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Dennis Magee/Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier Defendant Theresa Supino talks to her attorneys Jill Eimermann, center, and Steven Addington on Wednesday in Black Hawk County, in Waterloo. Defense attorneys have rested their case in the trial of the Iowa woman accused of killing her husband and his girlfriend nearly 32 years ago.

Defense rests in Supino double murder trial

Closing arguments expected Thursday

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News WATERLOO — Attorneys for Theresa “Terri” Supino rested their case Wednesday at the Black Hawk County Courthouse after just one full day of witness testimony and five people taking the stand for the defendant.

Supino is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the March 3, 1983 killings of her estranged husband, 20-year-old Steven Fisher, and his girlfriend, 17-year-old Melisa Gregory, at the former Copper Dollar Ranch northwest of Newton.

The defense did reserve its right to make an offer of proof and potentially examine Alan Shad, former co-owner of the Copper Dollar Ranch, if he appears from Florida on Thursday. Closing arguments by both

county prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday. The case will then be sent to jurors for deliberations.

Following Wednesday’s testimony, co-defense attorney Jill Eimermann read excerpts from Fisher’s medical records in the year leading to the murder.

Both parties agreed to this information as a “stipulation” for the defense resting their case.

A reason was not given by the defense for allowing jurors to hear the medical history, but an incident where Fisher broke his arm in February 1983 allegedly due to Supino driving down a gravel road with Fisher caught in the window, has been an important element in the state’s case against the defendant.

The defense has contested not only the date of the incident but its occurrence. Several witnesses for the state have

testified they remember seeing Fisher in a sling or cast in the days and months leading to his murder.

From Jan. 1, 1982 through March 1, 1983, Fisher received three treatments at Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton, Eimermann told jurors. In August 1982, Fisher told doctors during the examination he became angry and put his hand through a glass window, resulting in lacerations on his hand with a forearm splint as treatment.

Fisher’s other procedures at Skiff throughout 1982 included treatment for back muscle strain and for trauma sustained during a motor vehicle accident in September 1982.

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The Newton Parks and Ground Department is hosting a Winter Fun Day for some good old fashioned winter fun for kids from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Sunset Park shelter.

It is the second year for the event that is taking place during the planned day off for Newton schools. Park Centre and Jasper County Conservation are also sponsoring the event.

“School’s out for the day so we want to give kids the opportunity to just get outside and do something,” Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth said. “A lot of people are experiencing cabin fever right now so it is a good excuse to get outside and burn some energy off for the day.”

By Stephanie and Mike Moran Special to the Daily News In the NCT’s latest theatrical offering, the cast and directors of “No Sex Please, We’re British” have found the perfect blend of physical and sophisticated comedy that will have audiences laughing ... and cringing ... and laughing some more, at each turn of this fast paced farce.

Although the name would imply something different, this is a “PG” comedy and is written, directed and performed within the great tradition of British comedies that straddle the fine line of Submitted Photo suggestive, but rarely step From left, Lonnie Appleby, Connor Fudge, Amy Klobnak over it. in a scene from “No Sex Please We’re British.” The NewNCT veterans, John ton Community Theatre’s production opens Friday. and Linda Dougan are

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co-directing this production and did a great job of selecting a cast that has great comedic timing and a solid chemistry that make this play enjoyable from beginning to end. The cast is a nice blend of some of Newton Community Theatre’s favorite actors, as well as some fresh faces who are making a name for themselves in recent productions. As always, work done on the set, costumes and make-up really added to the Dougan’s direction style and vision, and the audience gets pulled right in to a British flat where the farce is set.

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An ice skating rink purchased through the Friends of Newton Parks and the Newton Parks Department will wait until next year to be assembled and used by the community.

The rink, which arrived in recent weeks, does not have a set water line to fill and maintain the ice yet and further planning is needed to get it up and running, said Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth.

The idea for the skating rink came from the

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As if there weren’t enough potential phone and email scams for senior citizens to be wary about, Iowa media outlets were warned about another trend in scams this week.

Carol Sage, the clerk of the court for both Madison and Jasper counties, sent out an email this week, warning about potential jury and jury-notice scams.

She said the Jasper County clerk’s office has received two complaints recently about potential scams involving jury duty. Both victims had been contacted by someone first, Sage said, and her office doesn’t initiate contact with the public regarding any jury affairs.

“We mail out a summons, and all of the communication to the public, initiated to us, is by mail,” Sage said. “No one will get an unsolicited email or phone call from us. We return phone calls and emails, but if you hear from us, unannounced, it will be by mail.”

Sage said both of the individuals who inquired at the Jasper County clerk’s office were strongly encouraged to contact law enforcement. She said

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Health director: help prevent measles in Jasper County Newton Daily News The United States is currently experiencing a large, multi-state outbreak of measles linked to an amusement park in California. More than 100 people from 17 states in the U.S. have been confirmed as having measles.

As of Feb. 18, there are no confirmed measles cases in Iowa. Confirmed cases of measles have been identified in states surrounding Iowa, including Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. None of the recent cases have reported travel to Iowa during their infectious periods.

“This national measles outbreak has brought the protection provided by vaccinations

back into the spotlight,” Jasper County Public Health Director Tammy Stapp said. “It’s always important to keep your vaccinations up-to-date, but during times like this, when we know a virus is circulating in many states, it’s especially critical to check with your health care provider to be sure you and your family’s vaccinations are current.”

The best way to prevent measles is to get the measlesmumps-rubella shot, she said.

Two doses of MMR will provide more than 99 percent of people lifelong protection against measles. Two doses of MMR are required for elementary and secondary school entry in Iowa.

The first dose should be given

at 12 months of age and the second dose can be administered as soon as 28 days later (however, the second dose is usually administered as part of the kindergarten shots given between 4-6 years of age). Generally, people who started elementary school in Iowa after 1991 and were upto-date on all school entry vaccine requirements have received two doses of MMR vaccine.

It is recommended that adults born in 1957 or later receive at least one dose of MMR vaccine, or have a laboratory test proving that they are immune and are protected.

It is assumed that people born in the U.S. prior to 1957 were likely infected with the measles virus and therefore have presumptive immunity. In addi-

tion, two doses of MMR is recommended for adults of all ages who work or volunteer in health care facilities, travel internationally, or are students in a postsecondary institution, if they do not have laboratory proof of immunity, Stapp said.

Giving vaccines to those who may have already had measles or may have already received the recommended vaccination is not harmful; it only boosts immunity. Therefore, if someone is unable to verify prior vaccination or history of illness, the easiest, quickest and most appropriate thing to do is to vaccinate the individual.

Measles starts with a high fever. Soon after, it causes a cough, runny nose and red eyes. Three to seven days after the fever, a

rash of tiny, red spots breaks out.

It usually starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body.

The rash can last for a week, and coughing can last for 10 days.

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on earth; this is why Jasper County Public Health and local public health agencies statewide work with the Iowa Department of Public Health to immediately alert the public about possible exposure to measles if a person is confirmed to have this disease, Stapp said.

If a resident of Jasper County would have measles, all residents would be notified of places, times and locations where they could have been exposed, as well as locations of emergency vaccination clinics.

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By Deb Nilles RD,LD Skiff Medical Center You may be treating your sweetheart this February, but remember it’s also American Heart Month — the perfect time to give your own heart some love.

One of the keys to heart health is to pay attention to the kind of fat in your diet. Fat is a necessary nutrient for your health. While various fats in foods have different effects on health, some fats offer health-protective benefits.

Consider including foods with these fats (in moderation) to your meals.

Omega-3 Fats Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health.

Fatty Fish: Current dietary recommendations are to include fish in your meals at least twice a week. Fish high in omega-3 fats are salmon, albacore tuna (fresh or canned), sardines, lake trout and mackerel.

Walnuts: Walnuts are rich in Vitamin E and an excellent source of omega -3. Add wal-

nuts to cereal, salads or muffins.

Try walnut oil in salad dressings with flavored vinegar.

Canola Oil: Replace solid fats like butter or margarine with canola oil when cooking or baking. You can substitute 2 ½ teaspoons of oil for every 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine in most recipes. It also works well for sautéing and stir-frying.

Flaxseed: Add ground flaxseed to breakfast cereal, yogurt, baked goods like breads and muffins, or casseroles. You can purchase flax seed already ground or grind your own. Your body cannot break down whole flaxseeds to access the omega-3 fats.

Eggs: Some chickens are given feed that is high in omega-3 fat so their eggs contain omega 3 fat. Check the package label when buying eggs.

Monounsaturated Fats Monounsaturated fats improve blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease.

Nuts: In addition to hearthealthy fats, nuts are a good

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source of protein, fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Just keep the portion size in mind. One portion of nuts is equal to one ounce or 1/3 cup and provides approximately 160 to 180 calories.

Olive Oil: Use olive oil in place of saturated fats, such as butter. Use it in salad dressings or to sauté vegetables, seafood and poultry.

Avocado: Avocadoes not only contain monounsaturated fat, but they are also packed with folate, vitamins E, C, and B6, potassium and fiber. Try adding avocado to salad, pizza, salsa and sandwiches.

Peanut Butter: Nearly half the fat in peanut butter is monounsaturated fat. Resist the urge to pour off the heart-healthy oil that’s separated out of the natural peanut butter. Stick to the two tablespoon portion size to control calories.

By switching to these healthy fats you’ll be on your way to a healthier heart.

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Local News NCT Continued from Page 1A their heads when a package is mistakenly dropped off at their flat.

When their conservative, prim and proper co-worker Brian (Lonnie Appleby) shows up, the package is opened and they find themselves in possession of hundreds of illegal X-rated photographs that have been sent to them in the mail.

Panic and pandemonium ensue for Peter and Francis, along with the anxiety-ridden bank employee Brian. These photos will ruin their reputations and their lives if they are caught with them as British Law forbids sending or receiving anything like this in the mail.

From the moment the curtain opens Amy Kobnak’s and Conor

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Scams Continued from Page 1A there isn’t much her staff can tell people, except to repeat that the clerk has no reason to call or email anyone unsolicited.

“We do not communicate through email or phone calls, until after all formal notification by mail and registration of the summons has been filed back with our office,” Sage said.

“We may respond to a juror through email or a phone call, only after the juror has initiated the communication; never requesting personal information or funds of any kind.”

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Fudge’s characters draw you in with their playful exchanges and proper British accents. As new obstacles are introduced, intensity grows and Fudge’s character’s anxiety intensifies to a hysterical high, while Amy’s high energy character tries to find solutions for the mayhem. Lonny Appleby completes this ensemble with his anxious and quirky character Brian.

Frantically, Appleby’s character responds to the situations with hilarious gestures and facial expressions including physical comedy that keeps you entertained and laughing to the end.

The fun really begins when these three try to figure out how to get rid of the incriminating material. To make matters worse, Peter’s widowed mother Eleanor (Tammy Sposeto) has invited herself for an extended stay with the newlyweds and has every intention of finding fault with her son’s bride and making sure she is still the most important woman in her son’s life. Sposeto floats in and out of the scenes exuding elegance and poise, seamlessly portraying a perfect picture of high society.

Her arrival comes right on the heels of the illegal photo delivery and the first person they need to hide them from is now under the same roof.

Then enters Mr. Bromhead (Larry Daft), Peter’s boss at the bank, who possesses the famous British stiff upper lip and high morality of his station in life. Every knock at the door seems to bring another problem and a new visitor that makes the situation even more precarious. Delivery men dropping off packages, and

State Court Administrator, sent out an email Feb. 2 to all his direct subordinates, encouraging them to be on the lookout for scams involving fines or fees for missing jury duty.

“This jury scam might be occurring only in Polk County, but we should not assume that is the case,” Goerdt said in his email. “ You might want to alert all your clerks of court and jury coordinators so they are aware of the situation. I’ll alert the Attorney General’s Office as well.”

In another email, Lisa Stevens of the Iowa Judicial Branch’s Fifth District tells of at least three separate incidents where an apparent scammer

to the ranch. He said it was not.

Jacobsen asked Sorensen if he was going the posted speed limit during the video or driving at the speed limits of 1983. The witness indicated he was driving between 65 and 70 mph on I-80. Jacobsen also questioned his choice of a starting point, asking Sorensen why he did not start at Melisa Gregory’s former residence or Carlo Supino Jr.’s 1983 home.

The witness said “he had to start somewhere” and the starting point held no significance.

The defense called Annette Crady, Supino’s former Hy-Vee deli coworker from roughly 1979-1982.

She recounted a phone call

Continued from Page 1A CDR from eastern Newton. Dennis Sorensen, investigator and employee of the state of Iowa, recorded the dashcam video — beginning at eastern most Interstate 80 exit in Newton, north on Highway F14 and west on County Highway F36 to the ranch.

Eimermann noted that it took Sorensen roughly 12 minutes to drive from the starting point on I-80 to the ranch. But after Jasper County Attorney Mike Jacobsen questioned Sorensen Wednesday, the defense asked if the witness the video’s goal was to replicate “anyone’s” route

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Lots of laughs come when bank auditor Mr. Needham (Mark Monroe) ends up being in the apartment on the same night two unwanted guests, Susan (Debbie LaShomb) and Barbara (Dawn Ulrey) are mistakenly sent to the flat to meet a special client. These three actors heighten the panic in the room and create more things that need a cover-up than one can imagine.

The fast pace speeds up and takes many different twists and turns throughout this fun production, as Peter, Francis and Brian try to stay one step ahead of the mother, the boss, the bank auditor and the entire police force of England.

“No Sex Please We’re British” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Newton Community Theatre.

Other showtimes include 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. shows on Feb. 27 and 28.

identified themselves as a “lieutenant.”

One elderly man brought in a receipt to show to Stevens, showing he had used Paypal to send money for his “wife’s failing to appear for jury duty” after speaking with a “Lt. Donaldson.” Stevens also said a U.S. Bank employee called her to tell about an elderly man who came in to withdraw $1,500 from his savings to put on a “green card” to give to the “lieutenant.”

Sage said it isn’t clear if thieves are targeting anyone who has appeared in any type of recent public court records, but the elderly clearly are part of the targeting. An article published Feb. 13 on the web-

she received from Supino March 4, 1983 following the murders. Crady said Supino appeared “upset.”

Crady reiterated what has become a theme throughout the trial that Supino and Fisher’s relationship was rocky at best filled with infidelity by Fisher.

“In my opinion, it’s a marriage that probably shouldn’t have been because they seemed to argue all the time,” Crady said.

Despite the pattern of unfaithful behavior, Crady said Supino took Fisher back “every time” and the witness never saw the two get into a physical altercation. She also testified that although Supino appeared to be a reliable employee, she had a hard time even

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snowshoeing and snacks including hot chocolate.

Kids are encouraged to bring their own sleds to head down the numerous hills at Sunset Park; sleds will not be provided. The Jasper County Conservation office will provide snow shoes for those who would like to try it.

“We had a lot of people come out (last year). It was a good day for it, there was a lot of snow and it was actually quite warm,” Unsworth said.

No snow or cold temperatures is no problem, Unsworth said, as activities are still planned in case the snow disappears.

For more information, contact the Newton Parks Office at 641-792-1470.

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

Rink Continued from Page 1A Friends of Newton Parks after members kept hearing about a rink that used to be at Maytag Park and how it would be nice to have that activity again.

“They thought this project would be a good, small project that could bring a new amenity back to town, especially for families to utilize,” Unsworth said.

Through fundraising efforts and donations, the rink was purchased from a Wisconsin company. It is an above ground, temporary rink that relies on below freezing temperatures to make the ice. It is approximately 50 to 60 feet wide and 90 feet long and can hold about 40 to 50 people at a time.

Correction Chuck Wagoner’s name was spelled incorrectly in Tuesday’s article “Council hears from multiple citizens on camper issue.”

site, www.pewtrusts.org, law enforcement discuss some of the common types of jury-duty scams.

One phone scenario involves threatening arrest and/ or imprisonment for not paying a hefty fine for missing jury duty. Some scammers have the courage to claim to be from a specific law enforcement agency, while others simply go by a police-type title, such as a lieutenant, captain or major.

Email scams tend to involve official-looking messages, with a seal or shield that resembles a local agency logo.

Not all scams attempt to get money from people directly.

Some emails have attachments

making Jell-O. “I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but she really wasn’t the brightest crayon in the box,” Crady said.

Rhonda Rossman — ex-husband of the defendant’s twin brother Tim Supino — established a March 2, 1982 timeline of events for the defense. Tim and Terri Supino drove her blue Chevy Chevette to the CDR around 11 p.m. the night of the murders, Rossman said. The witness testified the siblings returned to Carlo Supino Jr.’s home around midnight, did not have blood on their clothing and were not acting out of character.

She told jurors she did not notice Tim or Terri Supino take extra clothes

that lead to viruses or malware that allows criminals to gain access to personal data. Some thieves are bold enough to actually knock on doors.

“We (the clerk’s office) don’t have a reason to call or email people who didn’t contact us,” Sage said. “And we sure don’t have a reason to go knocking on people’s doors.”

Anyone who has information to report about any type of email or phone scam is encouraged to call the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office at 641-7925912.

or a bag with them to visit Fisher at the CDR. Police searched her vehicle by 9 p.m. March 3, 1983, Rossman said, and found nothing. The witness also testified she saw nothing out of place and no blood in the car after leaving Carlo Supino Jr.’s home that night.

The defense recalled Jasper County Jailer Lisa Vos Wednesday, after her Feb. 5 testimony on behalf of the State. Vos said she has become quite familiar with Supino since her March 2014 incarceration.

Co-defense attorney Steve

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Addington had only one for the jailer: “Can Terri Supino be a sarcastic person?”

“Sometimes, yes,” Vos said.

For updates and archived stories on the Copper Dollar Ranch murders, go to newtondailynews. com, follow @NewtonDNews on Twitter and Facebook and see full recaps of trial-related events from Waterloo in the Newton Daily News print edition.

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By Curt Swarm Guest Columnist

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Although not usually a palatable topic for a human-interest column, I couldn’t help but write about my second colonoscopy. It had been 10 years since my first, so it was time. Ugh. As we all know, it’s not the actual procedure that’s unpleasant, it’s the prep. It’s the two days of fasting and the cleaning-out stuff you have to drink, and the-no-food-exceptfor-Jello routine. It’s the hiding in the bathroom while everyone else eats fried chicken. Still, it’s better than colon cancer. One-hundred percent of colon cancer starts with polyps, I’m informed. If you’re 50 or older, it’s time for The Scope.

By the way, the two-day prep is now down to one day. Hallelujah!

I met with the surgeon for a pre-colonoscopy interview. I had this vision of the surgeon interviewing my colon. I was told I had to have someone with me or they wouldn’t perform the procedure, since there is no driving following anesthesia. Since I’m divorced, and living alone, that’s an issue.

The nurse looked me in the eye.

“Unless,” she informed me, half jokingly, “you opt to have no anesthesia.” Our eyes locked. “But we don’t recommend it.”

All of their colonoscopies are performed on Wednesday. I tried to think of some joke relating Colonoscopy Wednesday to Hump Day. But I drew a blank.

I did try to talk the surgeon into a three-for-one: colonoscopy, appendectomy and gallbladderectomy. She didn’t see the humor.

The surgeon said she noted in my records that with my first colonoscopy, I’d also had an endoscopy (a look down the esophagus). She asked if I’d like that procedure done again. “Naw,” I said. “Shoot,” she said with a wink. “We use the same tool for both.” She got me!

On Wednesday I arrived with my driver, and informed them that I was going to do the procedure cold turkey, no anesthesia. The anesthesiologist scurried in real fast and asked why. I told him that the last time they put me under

they about burned up my sinuses with oxygen. (The real reason was that I wanted to write about the no-anesthesia colonoscopy.) “Oh,” he said. “I’ll stand by in case you change your mind.”

They put me in the fetal position. The inside of my colon popped up on the screen. If you’ve never seen the inside of your colon, you need to. This is your body folks, the temple we worship.

I highly recommend it. There were parts that looked like what I thought a colon should look like, and there were parts that looked like a spider web. It reminded me of that sci-fi movie. “Fantastic Voyage” 1966, where a submarine is miniaturized and injected into a human body.

The anesthesiologist asked me what music I would like. I just said the first thing that popped into my head, “AC-DC.” He put it on. I couldn’t believe it. Then to “Dirty deeds done dirt cheap,” the nurses started dancing. I’m not kidding.

There was some discomfort

when the surgeon made the turns in the colon. I recited the 23rd Psalm. The surgeon had her hand on my side, and I felt her pat me like I pat Buddy. It gave me comfort and reassurance. The surgeon found a polyp, and I saw jaws open up like a snake to snip it. It was all quite painless. I couldn’t tell the polyp from the colon wall.

After it was over, the nurses applauded. One of them asked if there was any discomfort. I said, “Nothing the 23rd Psalm couldn’t handle.” She gave me the thumbs up, and said she did the same thing for childbirth.

The surgeon chimed in, “Cleanest colon today, Curtis!

Good job. Since there was a polyp, see you in five years instead of 10.”

After getting dressed, we headed out for pancakes and eggs. But my appetite was bigger than my stomach. I could only eat a few bites.

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Skilled Iowa designation shows commitment to workforce, now and in the future Newton Daily News Editorial This month leaders in Newton announced Newton and Jasper County have achieved Skilled Iowa Communities certification — an initiative that helps improve the job training and marketability of our local workforce.

This is welcome news for our community. Being a Skilled Iowa Community means we live in a city meeting standards for a high-quality workforce, and one which is actively committed to improving the skill level of that workforce.

Skilled Iowa Communities utilize the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) — a tool that measures a person’s competency in three core skill areas demanded by more than 80 percent of occupations.

Newton and Jasper County met qualifications that show most of local employers support the

NCRS, and that a certain number of their employees have attained the certificate.

Frank Liebl, executive director of the Newton Development Corporation, said a Skilled Iowa Community is one that is both ready to learn and ready to earn.

Ultimately, he said, this process aims to improve a community’s workplace resources and skills.

This designation also means that Newton has gained a valuable tool to attract new businesses to the area — proof of a talented workforce to fill current and future jobs.

Further, it provides a workforce skills database that can be used to assist existing businesses

in identifying opportunities for expansion and growth — and ultimately the addition of new jobs.

Several entities including Newton Development Corporation, DMACC Business Resources, The Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, The Goodwill Career Connection Center and City of Newton spent several months working toward the designation. We applaud a job well done.

Being a Skilled Iowa community means Newton and Jasper County is invested in growing and maintaining a talented, skilled workforce — now and in the future.

It’s our hope that local companies will feel more confident about expanding here and perhaps companies looking to lay roots will feel more secure doing so — because we are a community that’s ready to learn and ready earn.

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“Has nobody in this bleeping town heard of a kale salad?” I wanted to scream.

That’s the anguish of a Californian convert transplanted to Wisconsin in the dead of winter.

By Jill As I Richardson remind anyone who tries to assure me that Madison is a lovely town and Wisconsin has gorgeous summers, I came back for grad school — not the weather.

I didn’t exactly come for the food, either.

Food-wise, the summers are glorious.

Madison’s Dane County Farmers’ Market is surely one of the best in the country. Table after table is heaped high with colorful veggies of every kind, including some I’d never heard of before. It was at this market that I discovered celeriac, baby turnips, and kohlrabi — now all favorites.

Then come the winters. And if you like to eat local, whether for environmental reasons or simply because you enjoy fresh food, it gets a little rough.

Fortunately, we locavores have other options besides hibernating. After a few months, and some brainstorming with people who are more accustomed to this climate, here’s what I’ve come up with.

The easiest foods to eat local in winter are those that can be stored, like meats, cheeses, and to some extent, eggs. (Believe it or not, eggs are a seasonal food too, as hens slow down or stop laying in the winter unless they’re supplemented with artificial light.)

If grains or beans are grown locally where you live, these can be stored easily too.

Yet I doubt many of us buy local wheat, let alone grind it into flour or bake

it into bread ourselves.

The most viable local grain option I can think of where I live is popcorn.

It’s not exactly a dietary staple, but it’s something.

If you want to eat a more plant-based diet, or even if you just want a healthy variety of veggies, then that alone won’t work for you.

Some fruits and veggies are conveniently easy to store through the winter. Winter squashes, pumpkins, apples, and root vegetables fall in this category. That’s a start.

For the greatest variety of winter foods, you need to plan ahead. That means canning, pickling, freezing, fermenting, and dehydrating.

I’m no novice at these food storage techniques, but this year all I have to show for my labor are several quarts of sauerkraut, some dehydrated kale flakes, and a pint of fig jam. Not enough to last the winter.

Plan B: Buy these items from other people who got their act together last summer. If you’re fortunate enough to have stores that sell local items or a winter farmers’ market, you’re in business.

There’s still a serious dietary gap glaring us in the face, though. Where are the greens? We’ve come full circle back to that kale salad I’m craving.

Do I just have to wait till spring?

The best option I can think of is growing your own sprouts. This is surprisingly easy to do with nothing more than a jar, a lid with holes in it, and some water — particularly for alfalfa sprouts. I find other varieties, like broccoli or radish sprouts, a little trickier. Sunflower, lentil, chickpea, and pea sprouts are also options.

You can’t build an entire menu out of sprouts, but at least you can spruce up a gloomy winter diet.

Winter locavorism is no easy task, but the reward of fresh food is worth it.

OtherWords columnist Jill Richardson is the author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It.

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Obituaries Janice Kay DePenning Feb. 17, 2015 Janice “Jan” Kay DePenning, 68, of Newton, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at her home. A celebration of Jan’s life will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Following the celebration, the family will greet friends at the Elks Lodge in Newton. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or to Alzheimer’s Re-

Sean Forrest Postma Feb. 17, 2015 Sean Forrest Postma, the son of Jerry and Kaye J. (Kingery) Postma, was b o r n Sept. 29, 1963, in Ne w ton.

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search may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jan was born April 19, 1946, in What Cheer, to Max and Suzanne (Urfer) Phipps. They moved to Newton when Jan was only three months old.

Janice graduated from Newton Senior High School and shortly after graduation married Bob Herduin and had their two children. In 1993, she married Michael DePenning.

Jan was involved with tap, ballet, tumbling and toe from the age of five until she graduated from high school. She loved rock & roll and dancing of any kind. She also loved music. Jan loved to spend time with her kids and grandchildren, and attending their ac-

tivities. She loved having long lunches with her very close friends (many of which have been friends since grade school).

Jan was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in which she belonged to several different chapters in different cities and states. Jan was secretary and treasurer several times throughout her memberships in Newton, Pella, Davenport and Aurora, Colo.

She also was in Jaycee Ettes for several years in which she filled the offices of president, secretary and treasurer of the Newton Chapter.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jan retired from the Principal Financial Group in 2008, after 29

years of employment.

Those left to honor Jan’s memory are her husband, Michael of Newton; son, Travis Dean ( Jenny) Herduin of Newton; step-daughter, Melissa Brown of Newton; her three grandchildren, Joshuwa Kruse of Colorado and Jacob and Hanna Herduin of Newton; two step-granddaughters, Madelyn and Grace Brown of Newton; her sister, Beverly Owens of Colorado; and nephew, Michael Owens of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max Phipps and Suzanne Urfer Phipps Johnson; step-father, Forrest “Johnny,” Johnson; daughter, Tamara Herduin; and a brother, Denny Phipps.

Senior High, Class of 1982. Sean was employed as a scheduler for Marzett’s Frozen Pasta for 23 years.

On June 28, 1997, Sean was united in marriage with Sherri Wallis in Colfax. He devoted his life to his family. Sean enjoyed music, the Minnesota Vikings, the outdoors, holidays, making people laugh and life in general.

Sean died Tuesday,

Feb. 17, 2015, at his home in Colfax. He was 51 years old. Sean was preceded in death by his mother, Kaye J. Postma on Sept. 20, 2010; his grandparents and one aunt.

Those left to honor Sean’s memory include his wife, Sherri; his dad Jerry Postma; his sisters, Kirsten Brown and Gretchen (Les) Hall; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Susan and Chester Willis;

his sister-in-law, Amy (Daryl) Catlett; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at the PenceReese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated to the family in Sean’s name and may be left at the funeral home.

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Ronald W. Vander Leest, 74, of Johnston, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, 2015, at the Urbandale Care Center in Urbandale.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at Meredith Drive Reformed Church in Des Moines.

Interment will be made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella. Visitation will begin Thursday afternoon at Meredith Drive Reformed Church in Des Monies, where the family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Skylynn Michelle Mack, 12, of Grimes, died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella. Internment will be made in the Oakwood Cemetery of Pella. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral service on Saturday at the church.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Keith Goodyk Feb. 17, 2015 Keith L. Goodyk, 56, of Pella, died Tuesday night, Feb. 17, 2015 at

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Calvary Christian Reformed

Church in Pella. Interment will be made in the Sully Cemetery at Sully. Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral service Saturday

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 6 p.m.

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton. The guild will be working on putting the quilt blocks together that were made during the past few months. Bring rotary cutters, cutting mats and square up rulers. Note change in time. If unable to come at 6 p.m., come anytime.

• Wine Down will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Van Wijk Winery, 802 Fourth St. in Sully. Wine Down social members enjoy wine and gather to create an informal social club to network and meet new friends. Singles meet others who share similar interests.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Art & Vino — Acrylics on Canvas will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at Van Wijk Winery in Sully.

Featured artist is Svetlana Van Wyk or Canvas Expressions Art Gallery. Go to www.vanwijkwinery.com to register.

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• A computer basics class will meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Goodwill Career Connections Center, 600 N. Second Ave., Room 241 in Newton. Call 641-791-0424 to register and for information.

• An interviewing class will meet at 1 p.m.

Friday at Goodwill Career Connections Center in Newton. Call 641-791-0424 to register and for information.

• Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Fry will meet at 5 p.m. Friday at McCann Center in Newton. Fried and baked fish are available along with green beans, baked potato and dinner roll with the trimmings. The Monsignor T.J. McCann Council of the Knights of Columbus serve fish meals each Friday during lent.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• 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.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Sunday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

Lottery Wednesday Midday Pick 3: 2 2 4 Pick 4: 9 3 8 5 All or Nothing Game: 2 3 4 6 7 9 14 15 19 20 22 24

afternoon at Calvary Christian Reformed Church.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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JCEH offers program to help fill old wells Jasper County Environmental Health administers a program to assist property owners with the cost of properly plugging any unused or unwanted water wells. These wells are not only a hazard to drinking water supplies but they also pose a safety hazard to people, animals and equipment or vehicles. Each year a number of people are injured or killed due to falling into old, forgotten wells. Contact Jasper County Environmental Health at 641-792-7603 to schedule a well plugging appointment or for answers to any questions concerning this program.

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MAT tumblers compete in Fairfield The MAT Tumbling/ Trampoline team traveled to Fairfield recently to compete at a USTA competition hosted by IDE Gymnastics.

This meet was a great competition for the younger athletes on team, with many coming away with first places. Below are the results from the IDE Meet.

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Age 11: Double Mini Trampoline Novice — first, Trampoline Novice — second.

Joseph Rechtfertig: Double Mini Trampoline Beginner — first, Power Tumbling-Beginner — first.

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line Beginner — first, Trampoline Beginner — fourth, Power Tumbling Advanced Beginner first.

Emma Fresh: Power Tumbling Sub-Novice — first.

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Compulsive shoplifter knows it’s wrong, but just can’t stop DEAR ABBY: I need help! I have shoplifted several times. I was caught and have a police record. I am a grandparent.

I know it’s wrong, and I don’t do it all the time. Is this a mental disorder, or am I just being stupid? If I know this is wrong, why do I keep doing it? And where do I start to look for help? — STICKY FINGERS DEAR STICKY FINGERS: Some people shoplift because they are criminals, some do it for “thrills,” and others do it to make up for something else that is missing in their lives. Because you know what you are doing is wrong, would like to understand your compulsion and want to stop, the person to discuss this with is a psychologist. Your physician can refer you to one, or contact your state psychological association to find someone in your area.

DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I have called it quits after three years. Distance was the main reason. It wasn’t a bad breakup, but it’s still a difficult transition for both of us. She would rather we not see or speak to each other for a while to let things heal.

Her birthday is coming up soon, and I don’t feel right not acknowledging it.

Her special day means a lot to her, and I still love and respect her for who she is. Is sending a card and gift appropriate, or should I just leave her be? — DISTANCE WAS THE REASON DEAR DISTANCE: Send a birthday card and tell her that because the day is special, you couldn’t let it pass unacknowledged. It shouldn’t be necessary to send a gift in light of the fact that you are no longer a couple.

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is getting married in September. In June, she’s planning to have a bachelorette party in Mexico.

My husband and I have never been to Mexico and thought, “Why not kill two birds with one stone?” Because I’m afraid of flying, I want my husband and son to

also go to Mexico, but stay at a different resort. The party is only for three days, so when everyone else goes home, my husband and I will extend our stay.

I have gone on girl vacations to Las Vegas before, where my husband has traveled with me and then gone and done his own thing. We would meet up after the girl vacation. I don’t see a problem with his traveling to Mexico, but my daughter absolutely objects. What do you think?

— NO PROBLEM IN COLORADO DEAR NO: Could this be a telltale warning sign of a budding bridezilla?

Your daughter appears to be making a problem where none exists. If your husband and son will stay at a different resort, they might as well be back in the states. That they are in Mexico shouldn’t inconvenience or inhibit your daughter at all.

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One woman dead in Waterloo house fire WATERLOO — Authorities have confirmed that one person died following a house fire in Waterloo.

The Waterloo Police Department says the identity of the elderly woman who was found dead at the residence has not yet been released. Fire Chief Pat Treloar says a passerby reported the fire and rescue crews arrived on the scene within a minute. Heat from the fire cracked a window on the front of the home and smoke then billowed from the house.

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State releases vaccination rates for Iowa schools DES MOINES — An Iowa Department of Public Health report shows more than 90 percent of students have been vaccinated at the majority of public schools across the state. The immunization audit report for the 2013-2014 academic year depicts the percentage of kindergarten through 12th-grade students who have received the vaccines required

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — An undercover investigation in Council Bluffs has resulted in the arrests of 14 Nebraskans on suspicion of prostitution.

The Council Bluffs Police Department says the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force staged an undercover operation at a hotel Tuesday. The 14 arrests occurred over a period of more than nine hours. Police say six men and eight women were arrested. All are from Nebraska.

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OSKALOOSA — Police have arrested two people in connection with a string of thefts and burglaries from hog confinements in rural Iowa following a six-week investigation.

The Mahaska County Sheriff ’s Office on Wednesday said 19-year-old Bret Allen Doty, of Malcom, and a male juvenile were charged with first-degree theft and thirddegree burglary. Authorities say the investigation turned up 22 burglaries and thefts totaling a value of more than $30,000.

Iowa Democratic Party appoints new director DES MOINES — The Iowa Democratic Party has appointed a new executive director. Party chairwoman Andy McGuire announced Wednesday that Ben Foecke will take over the role. He previously worked for the Iowa Senate Majority Fund, which worked to keep Democrats in the majority in the state Senate in 2014. McGuire said in a statement that Foecke would be well served by his decade of experience in Iowa politics.

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The Associated Press DES MOINES — Nursing students from southeast Iowa protesting the closing of a state mental health facility in Mount Pleasant took their complaints to the Capitol on Wednesday, meeting with lawmakers and leaving petition signatures on Gov. Terry Branstad’s desk.

Several nursing students from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant wore their purple scrubs to deliver more than 7,100 petition signatures to Branstad, who wasn’t at the Capitol at the time.

Kaitlyn Dirth, a junior studying nursing at Wesleyan, said she began the online petition because she does training at the facility alongside patients with growing concerns about their future treatment options.

“It’s heartbreaking to see them just questioning so much of what’s going to happen in the next couple of months,” she said.

Dirth, who promoted the petition through social media, said her goal with Wednesday’s visit was to bring a face to the consequences of shutting down the Mount Pleasant facility. She said nursing students use the facility to complete required training hours for graduation.

Council Bluffs investigation results in 14 arrests

File Photo A national transportation research group released a report detailing weaknesses with Iowa’s bridges and roads on Wednesday, and an influential farming group lobbied lawmakers to approve a fuel tax to fund improvements.

Fuel tax backers lobby lawmakers as report shows road needs The Associated Press DES MOINES — Members of an influential farming group lobbied Iowa lawmakers on Wednesday to approve a fuel tax increase to pay for road improvements.

Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill said 200 members of his organization were in the state Capitol talking to legislators. Hill appeared at a news conference where a national transportation research group released a report detailing weaknesses with Iowa’s bridges and roads.

“We’re waiting for their decision,” Hill said. “We’re working hard to get there. But I don’t have a level of confidence that I’m ready to celebrate yet.”

Lawmakers in the state House and Senate are reviewing bills that would hike the state fuel tax by 10 cents a gallon

to pay for roads, which would provide about $215 million annually for the state’s network of bridges and roads. A Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday and a House committee endorsed it Wednesday.

The legislation will get another committee-level review in each chamber before a full vote.

Similar proposals have failed to advance in past years, but Gov. Terry Branstad and legislative leaders have been vocal this year about raising money for infrastructure. Still, some lawmakers from both parties have reservations about a tax increase.

“I certainly understand the need and the critical shortfall we have. But I think this bill doesn’t address the long-term issue,” Sen. Chris Brase, a Democrat from Muscatine, said Tuesday.

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cating for construction companies and truck drivers are backing the legislation. But anti-tax groups and an organization speaking on behalf of truck stops have questioned the plan.

Iowa’s fuel tax is now 22 cents per gallon for gasoline, including fees.

Diesel fuel has a slightly higher tax and ethanol blends are a bit lower.

The tax hasn’t been raised since 1989.

The new report from TRIP — a research group funded largely by businesses with interest in transportation — says 27 percent of Iowa’s urban roads and highways are in poor condition and that 21 percent of Iowa’s bridges are structurally deficient.

The report, which uses federal data, does not propose a solution, but says more funding is needed to preserve the state transportation system.

DES MOINES — Therapy aimed at converting the sexual orientation of a minor in Iowa would be banned under legislation approved by a Senate panel on Tuesday.

Members of a human resources subcommittee heard several impassioned remarks from groups in support of the bill, which would prohibit a licensed mental health provider from attempting to change the sexual orientation of a person who is under 18 years old. The mental health provid-

er would be subject to disciplinary action if there’s an attempt at such therapy, which critics say causes irreparable mental damage.

“To take a child and try to change them with physical or chemical, emotional or spiritual manipulation is simply wrong,” said Dawn Red Wing, the executive director of One Iowa, which works in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

The Family Leader, a social conservative political party in Iowa, is registered against the bill.

House panel approves broadband expansion bill The Associated Press DES MOINES — Broadband would expand in Iowa under a bill advanced by a House panel on Wednesday, but some lawmakers expressed concern about how the legislation will be funded and implemented.

Members of a Republican-led commerce subcommittee signed off on the bill with agreement that there is room for changes when it’s discussed by a full committee.

The bill would establish a grant program with $5 million in its first year to assist service providers with the costs of expanding broadband, also known as high-speed Internet.

Industry experts say establishing infrastructure for such a system could cost far more than $5 million.

Rep. Chris Hall, of Sioux City, was one of two Democrats on the subcommittee.

“House Democrats want the bill to move forward very much,” he said. “We completely agree that broadband expansion needs to be a priority for the state.”

Among concerns expressed Wednesday by both Democrats and Republicans was how the program would remain sustainable in the future. A portion of its $5 million grant comes from a bond repayment fund that will not be available the following fiscal year.

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AP Photo President Barack Obama speaks at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, Wednesday in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Complex in Washington.

Obama: US at war with those who have perverted Islam The Associated Press WA S H I N G T O N — Muslims in the U.S. and around the world have a responsibility to fight a misconception that terrorist groups like the Islamic State speak for them, President Barack Obama said Wednesday in his most direct remarks yet about any link between Islam and terrorism.

For weeks, the White House has sidestepped the question of whether deadly terror attacks in Paris and other Western cities amount to “Islamic

extremism,” wary of offending a major world religion or lending credibility to the “war on terror” that Obama’s predecessor waged. But as he hosted a White House summit on countering violent extremism, the president said some in Muslim communities have bought into the notion that Islam is incompatible with tolerance and modern life.

“We are not at war with Islam,” Obama said.

“We are at war with people who have perverted Islam.”

While putting the blame on IS and similar

groups — Obama said the militants masquerade as religious leaders but are really terrorists — the president also appealed directly to prominent Muslims to do more to distance themselves from brutal ideologies. He said all have a duty to “speak up very clearly” in opposition to violence against innocent people.

“Just as leaders like myself reject the notion that terrorists like ISIL genuinely represent Islam, Muslim leaders need to do more to discredit the notion that our nations are determined to suppress Islam,” Obama said.

Man with bodies buried in his yard gets life in prison The Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A jury on Wednesday spared the life of a man convicted of strangling a pharmacist and his girlfriend in 2002 and burying their bodies in his yard, granting a defense request to show mercy despite the brutal nature of the crimes.

Hugo Selenski, 41, was convicted last week

on two counts of firstdegree murder in the killings of Michael Kerkowski and Tammy Fassett during a robbery at the pharmacist’s home. He showed no reaction to the jury’s decision, which means he will serve life without parole. He will be formally sentenced next month.

One of Selenski’s lawyers, Bernard Brown, said he was

laude or summa cum laude). Eleven students graduated “With Distinction” and as members of the Honors Program.

Jasper County students who received their diploma are as follows: Meredith Anderson, of Newton, bachelor of science in kinesiology and health; Hannah Miller, of Newton, bachelor of science in child,

adult and family services; Shelby Pritchard, of Newton, bachelor of science in animal ecology and biology; Marshall Hay, of Lynnville, bachelor of Science in agricultural studies; Kendra Vander Leest, of Prairie City, bachelor of science in agricultural studies; Kaid Weideman, of Sully, bachelor of science in industrial technology.

Mercy College announces fall 2014 academic honors DES MOINES — Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines has announced members of its 2014 fall presiden’s and dean’s lists.

President’s list receipents: Katelyn Buehrer, of Colfax; Leasha Trease, of Newton; Jody Gritters, of Prairie City; and Shelly Hutchings, of Prairie City.

Dean’s list receipents: Madigan Hillyard and Diane Plohocky, of New-

ton.

To qualify for the president’s list, students must attain a grade point average of 3.75 or higher, in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must attain a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.749 in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours.

Local students named to William Penn University president’s list OSKALOOSA — Kyle Soderblom, of Newton; Keri Beener, of Prairie City; Shawnee Storm, of Monroe; and Brianna Zerley, Monroe, have been named to the

William Penn University president’s list for the fall 2014 semester.

To be included on the president’s list, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with

a minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale.

For more information, visit the university’s website at www.wmpenn.edu or call 1-800-779-7366.

pleased with the decision to spare him.

“We’re happy,” he said. “We’re relieved, not only for Hugo but for the family.”

He said Selenski, who declined to comment, maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the guilty verdict.

Kerkowski’s teenage son said after the jury’s decision there is no winner.

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Submitted Photo Michael Blom and Devon McAnally of the DMACC Newton Career Academy received seventh place in an automotive skills contest.

Blom, McAnally take seventh at skills contest Newton Daily News Two Des Moines Area Community College Newton Career Academy students captured seventh-place in the 23rd annual DMACC/Iowa Automobile Dealers Association Automotive Skills Contest recently held at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

DMACC Newton Career Academy students Michael Blom and Devon McAnally were the skills competition seventh-place finishers.

Both Blom and McAnally received numerous tools and supplies

donated by the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association and scholarships provided by the DMACC Foundation.

Each member from the other seven teams also received tools and supplies from the association for their participation in this competition.

In total, nearly $25,000 worth of tools and equipment was awarded to the contestants.

Benjamin Linscheid and Benjamin Rogers from the DMACC Ankeny Career Academy took first-place.

Eight two-member teams of Iowa high school automotive students qualified for the

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hands-on portion of the Automotive Skills Contest by having the highest average scores on a written test held in October on the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

Nearly 300 students representing 18 Iowa high schools competed in the written portion of the contest.

The DMACC Foundation also provided $1,000 scholarships to each of the first-place finishers, $600 scholarships to each of the second-place winners, $400 scholarships to each of the third-place winners and $250 scholarships to the fourth-place finishers.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News GRINNELL — Senior Michaela Jacobsen scored the first basket of Wednesday’s Class 4A Region 6 quarterfinal game for Newton High’s Cardinals. Newton led host Grinnell 2-0, but it was the only time the Cardinals led in the contest, losing 56-33.

The Tigers ripped off a 17-2 run and never looked back. Newton’s Hannah Rhoads drained a 3-pointer with eight seconds left in the first quarter to make it 17-7.

Newton didn’t give up.

The Cardinals did battle back from a 22-7 deficit in the second period to get within seven points, 22-15, with three minutes on the clock. Rhoads had two 3-pointers and Ryanne Rausch sank two free throws.

Grinnell’s Morgan Finch, Madeline Wilkins and Deja Jackson drained three 3-pointers to put up a 31-15 halftime lead.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News The Tigers continued to Newton High junior Hannah Rhoads (44) drives around Grinnell’s Kameron Moore during Wednesday’s Class 4A pull away in the second half, using a 17-6 run in regional game at Grinnell. The Tigers downed Newton’s Cardinals, 56-33, ending the Cardinals’ season.

the third quarter.

Jacobsen and fellow senior Macy Leonard played their final games for Newton. Jacobsen finished with four points, six rebounds and three assists.

Leonard wasn’t able to score in the fourth quarter.

“We’re going to miss M.J. and Macy. They’ve done a tremendous job this year as leaders,” said Brandon Sharp, Newton head coach.

“We knew tonight was going to be different than the last time we were here in Grinnell. It came down to making shots and making plays. We shot 20 percent for the game and Grinnell shot 48 percent in the first half,” Sharp said.

Two weeks ago in Little Hawkeye Conference play on the same basketball court, the Cardinals upended the Tigers, 43-41.

“But, they shot the ball much better tonight than then. We just could not get the shots to fall for us and weren’t able to make stops,” Sharp said. “I’m extremely proud of our CARDINALS | 2B

Newton’s Easley signs to play football for IWCC

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Nick Easley signs a national letter of intent to play football for Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. On hand for Wednesday’s signing were his parents, Alison Lemke and John Easley, both seated, and NHS head football coach Ed Ergenbright, standing.

Nick Easley’s speed, leaping prowess and innate ability to go get the football and make the catches propelled the 6-foot, 195-pound wide receiver to the top of the Newton High School single-season touchdown reception list. All of those garnered him district and state honors.

Those skills and Easley’s hard work put the NHS senior in the minds of college football coaches also.

Easley signed a national letter of intent to

play football for Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs “Iowa Western is a great opportunity for me, if I play well there, to move onto the next level after that,” Easley said. “I weighed my options and felt Iowa Western was a better fit for me right now.”

Easley said he is going to continue his hard work and see where it takes him in college football. Iowa Western’s Reivers are coming off an 11-1 season EASLEY | 2B

Full-court press, quick start push PCM into regional final

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MONROE — The Prairie City-Monroe girls’ basketball coaching staff has been trying to get sophomore Kayla Jennings to take more shots all season.

In fact, head coach Bret Grier has even joked with Jennings when she puts up some extra shots after practice.

“She’ll shoot after practice for about 20-30 minutes, and I always tell her ‘why are you shooting now when you don’t shoot it in the game?’” Grier said. “She might be our best shooter but we don’t know it yet.”

All kidding aside, Grier knows Jennings is a capable scorer and she did her best to prove that Wednesday night during Class 3A Region 6 semifinal play.

Jennings scored all 14 of her points in the first half and made sure the Mustangs didn’t need a big second half to advance.

Rachel Freland added 22 points and Rachel Gulling chipped in 13 as the Mustangs led by 33 at halftime and blew

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Katie VandeWall, center, had nine points and a team-high seven rebounds in the Mustangs’ 77-35 win over Chariton in the Class 3A Region 6 semifinals in Monroe on Wednesday night. PCM improved to 16-7 on the season and will play top-ranked Mediapolis in the regional final Saturday in Washington.

out Chariton, 77-35, in front of their home crowd.

“We wanted to have tournament intensity right from the tip,” Grier said. “We wanted put the nail in the coffin right away. And you could see it in their eyes. I thought

we really got after it tonight.”

The Mustangs’ full-court pressure was once again a catalyst. They forced more than 50 turnovers and had more than 30 steals in the openinground win against Centerville last Saturday and collected 29

steals and forced the Chargers into 40 turnovers Wednesday.

Gulling was a big part of that, jumping into passing lanes and coming up with a lot of steals from the middle of the press.

“We needed to come out

a lot harder than we did last game,” Gulling said. “It was important to come out with more intensity in the first half.

I just mainly tried to focus on where she was looking. I tried to anticipate that first pass.”

PCM, winners of three of straight and six of its last eight, jumped out to a 24-9 lead after one quarter. Then outscored Chariton (6-16) 32-13 in the second stanza to put the game away.

The starting five didn’t play at all in the fourth as the 35-point continuous clock rule went into effect Gulling jumper on PCM’s first possession of the second half.

Gulling and Courtney VanHouweling each had seven steals. VanHouweling dished out eight assists, while Gulling had five and Freland delivered four.

Katie VandeWall finished with nine points and seven rebounds. VanHouweling, who will play for Dordt College next season, ended up with six boards, and Jennings collected four rebounds and four steals.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Wrestling State meet, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 9 a.m.

Basketball Carlisle at Newton boys, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Districts Class 1A District 10 Lynnville-Sully vs. North Mahaska, Moulton-Udell, 7 p.m.

Class 1A District 11 Colfax-Mingo at Colo-NESCO, 8 p.m.

Class 2A District 11 PCM vs. Davis County at Pella Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Class 2A District 12 CMB vs. South Hardin at Des Moines Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Wrestling State meet, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 9 a.m.

Basketball Girls’ Regionals Class 1A Region 5 Belle Plaine at Lynnville-Sully, 7 p.m.

Saturday Wrestling State meet, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 10 a.m.

Basketball Girls’ Regionals Class 3A Region 6 PCM vs. Mediapolis at Washington, 7 p.m.

Monday Basketball Boys’ Substate Newton vs. Ankeny at Southeast Polk, 6:30 p.m.

Girls’ Regionals Lynnville-Sully at Class 1A Region 5, TBA, Iowa City West

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Mediapolis in the Region 6 final on Saturday in Washington.

The Bullettes (23-0) are one of two 3A schools that are still unbeaten. They average nearly 69 points per game — 50 are scored by a trio of seniors — made nearly 50 percent of their shots and shoot around 37 percent from 3-point range.

They have made 159 treys this season, which ranks second in all of 3A. They also have two 6-foot tall post players, including one, Andrea Larson, who put in 39 points in the Bluettes’ 81-39 regional semifinal win over Davis County.

“We are going to have to play our best game and we are going to have to shoot it like we shot it tonight, except make more free throws,” Grier said.

“They play seven girls regularly, so I am hoping we can get them in to foul trouble and possibly wear them out a little.

Height has given us trouble this year. We are going to have to make shots. We can’t miss 12 straight shots and expect to win.”

The Mustangs know the challenge that awaits them Saturday. Freland said the team will look to the story of David versus Goliath for motivation.

“Who cares that they are 23-0. We are both 2-0 at this point,” said Freland referring to how many wins each team has in the postseason.

Continued from Page 1B players and their effort tonight, as it has been all season, was great.

“We wanted them to play 32 minutes for each other tonight. We accomplished that, unfortunately, we didn’t get the win for that effort.”

Rhoads, a junior, hit three 3-pointers in the first half for her team-leading nine points for Newton, and she had two steals in the game. Rausch, a sophomore, had four points and five rebounds.

Junior Alex Hutchinson

PCM Continued from Page 1B Freland scored 19 of her 22 in the first half, including a stretch where she scored 12 straight during a 14-0 run by the Mustangs (16-7).

“We have been working on getting the ball out and pushing it ahead as fast as we can,” Grier said. “We need to use our speed as an advantage.

They buying into that, seeing the dividends and hopefully we are hitting our stride at the correct time.”

The Mustangs’ stride will be challenged by top-ranked

Easley Continued from Page 1B with the loss coming in the NJCAA national championship game Dec. 7. Iowa Western won the NJCAA 2012 national championship.

Easley received Iowa Newspaper Association Class 3A third-team honors as a wide receiver following the 2014 season. He earned Class 3A District 6 first-team honors from district coaches after the Cardinals went 4-2 in district play.

Easley was the atop District 6 in receiving yards, making 36 catches for 617 yards for 17.1-yard per catch average. Easley ranks 10th in receiving yards among Class 3A players. He led the district and Newton in touchdown catches with

day against Boone.

The Region 5 championship game is Tuesday at Alleman.

pulled down five rebounds and dished out two assists. Junior Jessica Reynolds controlled six rebounds.

Newton finished the season at 5-17. The Cardinals went 4-8 in LHC play, tying for fifth in the conference with

Norwalk.

Grinnell was led Wednesday night by senior Deja Jackson with 17 points. Freshman post player Sienna Durr had a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Wilkins, a sophomore, scored 13 points.

The Tigers produced eight 3-pointers in the game.

Grinnell (16-6) advance to the semifinals of Class 4A Region 6 against another Little Hawkeye Conference foe, Dallas Center-Grimes (16-5) Saturday in Grimes. In upper half of the regional bracket Wednesday night, Boone defeated Webster City 55-31 and will play at Huxley Satur-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Nick Easley (17) making a leaping catch in a 2014 playoff game.

seven. Easley owns the most touchdown reception in a single season, nine, set in 2013.

Easley finished fourth in the scoring in the district with 95 points, which

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included 34 extra-point kicks, five field goals and two two-point conversion passes. He was the district top field goal kicker, going 5-of-8 with his longest being 35 yards. Easley was 34-of-37 on PATs. Easley was fourth in punting with 1,196 yards on 33 punts for a 36.2yard average. He had an 80-yard punt this season.

Easley led the district in kickoff yardage, 3,134 on 56 kickoffs, plus he was tops in touchbacks with 28, which sits second in all of Class 3A. Easley surpassed his brother, Matt Easley who established the record in 2011, in four kicking categories for Newton. Easley has the most touchbacks in a career, 32, most touchbacks in a season, 28, and most touchbacks in a single game. He had seven touchbacks in a game

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twice this season. Easley has the best kickoff average in a season, 57.7 yards per kick this year.

Easley earned INA Class 3A state honors as a kicker-punter.

But Easley said he would be playing wide receiver for Iowa Western next year.

“They run a kind of a spread offense and they need some guys to play in the slot. That will be exclusively what I will be doing for them, running underneath routes and catch passes out the backfield,” Easley said. “That’s a good fit for me.”

Easley is pursuing a degree in exercise science at IWCC. He is the son of Alison Lemke and John Easley of Newton.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Newton 7-8-6-12—33 Grinnell 17-14-17-8—56 Newton (FG/3-pt): Rausch 0-4-2-4, Jenkins 1-0-1-2, Moon 0/1-0-1-3, Jordan 1-0-1-2, Hutchinson 1-1-1-3, Reynolds 1-1-1-3, Horn 1-1-0-3, Jacobsen 2-0-2-4, Pressgrove 0-0-2-0, Rhoads 0/3-0-3-9. TOTALS: 7/4-7-14-33.

Grinnell (FG/3-pt): Finch 1/1-2-2-7, Wilkins 2/3-0-1-13, Deppe 0-0-2-0, Moore 1/1-1-26, Hulsing 0-2-2-2, Durr 5-1-3-11, Jackson 3/3-2-1-17, Mulholland 0-0-2-0. TOTALS: 12/8-8-15-56.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Chariton 9-13-8-4—35 PCM 24-32-18-5—77 Chariton (FG/3pt) — Arnold 4-0-3-8, Fuhs 2-0-0-4, Hardie 0-0-2-0, Ivy Swarthout 2-1-5-5, Lucy Swarthout 4-2-1-10, Terrell 0-0-4-0, Curren 0-1-0-1, Richards 2-1-2-5, Schaeffer 1-0-1-2. TOTALS 15-5-17-35.

PCM (FG-3pt) — Gulling 5/1-0-2-13, VanHouweling 1-2-2-4, Freland 5/4-0-1-22, VandeWall 4-0-2-9, Jennings 6-2-2-14, Vos 1-3-3-5, Stafford 1-1-0-3, Waddell 0-0-1-0, Rodgers 0-0-2-0, VanDyke 1-0-1-2. Broderson 0/1-2-1-5. TOTALS 24/6-11-17-77

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING Monroe Merchants League Feb. 10 Malone Motor Sports 4, Gutter Kings 0 Malone Motor Sports — 2,513: Jade Morecock 489, Debbie Korte 349, Gabe Korte 456, Jeri Korte 523. Gutter Kings — 2,369: Merrill Pol 421, Josh Millage 343, Gary Nolin 540, Jack Penman Jr. 507.

Schwetty Balls vs. Kane Salvage Schwetty Balls — 2,365: Court Arney 362, Jim Minteer 547, Dan Masterson 506, Chris Sloan 419. Kane Salvage — 2,287: Sarah Koder 374, Zachary Koder 315, Travis McCray 438, Jeff Koder 434.

Raider Poker.net 4, BOB 0 Raider Poker.net — 2,745: Tammy Illingworth 454, Jeff Halderman 686, Joseph Illingworth 615, Jesse Hopkins 801. BOB — 2,446: Rex Millage 411, Jim Flickinger 417, Ron Tangeman 604, Brant Current 525.

Vander Broek Farms 3, The Pin Hunters 1 Vander Broek Farms — 2,391: Robin Shone 420, Kathy Vander Broek 302, Frank Vander Broek 487, Stacey Shone 468. The Pin Hunters — 2,249: Mark Hopkins 492, Kyle Johnson 552, Hugh Vriezelaar 531, Jeremy (no last name) 537.

Monroe Men’s City League Feb, 9

Floor Store 4, H&R Block 0 Floor Store — 2,972: James Reeder 477, Chad Rorabaugh 590, Jason Price 446, Laird Trusler 545, Mike Price 578. H&R Block — 2,761: Shane Schone 451, Christopher Gragg 501, Brandon Lent 543, Mike Norman 511, Stacy Schone 488.

Dukes of Earl 3, Hewitts 1 Dukes of Earl — 3,118: Kyle (no last name) 536, Gary Nolin 505, Ron Tangeman 562, Arlyn Vink 584, Jack Penman 541. Hewitts — 2,985: Wayne Morris 489, Harry Farr 448, Stephen Manchester 489, Patrick Brown 603, Gene Mikkelson 566.

Forck Tree Service 4, The Underground Co. 0 Forck Tree Service — 3,281: Thomas Forck 544, Dustin Koder 550, Dan Ellingson 560, Mike Wolfe 596, Ryan Beals 367. The Underground Co. Hugh Vriezelaar 573, Bryan McDanel 546, Jesse Hopkins 544, Mark Hopkins 561, Randy Masterson 546.

Barber Lumber 3, Keg Setters 1 Barber Lumber — 3,086: Ryan May 653, Dan Thill 516, Jeremy Armison 549, Joe Philippson 535, Frank Vanderbrock 491. Keg Setters — 2,732: James Flickinger 468, Brant Current 466, Matt Coleman 330, Brandon Morris 427, Brad Van Genderen 417.

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING Feb. 18 Women’s Wednesday Morning Coffee Half Nuts 3, JTE Trucking 1 Half Nuts — 2,244: Mady McKim 383, Karen Vangenderen 351, Erika Frahm 448, Julie Ruple 387. JTE Trucking — 2,151: Melody Hofer 394, Erin Good 265, Doris Byal 367, Lorna Hofer 251.

Backus Plumbing 3, Newton Daily News 1 Backus Plumbing — 2,235: Betty Whitson 378, Darlene Koppin 422, Bonnie Right Logue 365, Marilyn Backus 392. Newton Daily News — Connie Lakin 350, Angie Keith 372, Louise Vink 411, Connie DeGreef 500.

MoJo Cycling 2, Penny’s Peeps 2 MoJo Cycling — 2,279: Cathy Peters 461, Gerry Graham 267, Pat Ward 375, Bredna Morris 467. Penny’s Peeps — 2,221: Charlotte Ross 509, Mary Gates 319, Sheryl Ferguson 424, Sue Hunter 222.

Steppin Out Dance 3, Deere Daisies 1 Steppin Out Dance — 2,290: Betty Karr 478, Doloras Ballard 314, Rene Hermeme 408, Trudy Delk 430. Deere Daisies— 2,199: Penny Rasmusson 426, Lucy Ponsetto 298, Billie Montgomery 397, Diana Agan 440.

Feb. 17 Sportsman League Brooklyn Ballers 2, Sullivans 2 Brooklyn Ballers — 3,026: Stan Grimm 556, Craig Keith 573, Jason Munson 492, Dustin Kingery 613, Joel Grimm 552. Sullivans — 2,942: George Selden 506, Patrick Brown 627, Brett Jacobs 518, Jaosn Mikkelson 665, Jeff Van Blair 626.

Gas House Gang 3, Ross Masonry 1 Gas House Gang — 2,809: Rick Pittman 458, Terry Pickerell 471, Dave Kingery 491, Jack Trotter 484, Tom Spidle 505. Ross Masonry — 2,302: Terry Cooper 471, Tammy Aalbers 462, Josh Frank 488, Paul Ross 393, Butch Townsend 449.

Lane Blazers 4, Budget Repair 0 Lane Blazers — 2,934: Ron JOnes 505, Terry Keenan 524, Larry Anderson 581, David Anderson 733, Mike Jones 591. Budget Repair — 2,579: Shon Cupples 469, Paul Twaddle 500, Nathan Gifford 523, Earl Albertson 600, Billy Cox 379.

Feb. 15 Sunday Nite Mixed Bowling Stones 2, In Motion 2 Bowling Stones — 2,746: Gina McGinley 512, Nicholas McGinley 488, Joey Hughes 557, Adam Hackathorn 530.

In Motion — 2,736: Dale James 598, Tonna Karr 428, Terry Cooper 494, Mickey Karr 640.

Tassel Ridge Winery 4, Unopposed 0 Tassel Ridge Winery — 2,713: Sincearae Doran 426, John Jansen 477, Jeramie Doran 494, Dennis Young 512.

KFC-Taco Bell 3, Optimae Team 1 KFC-Taco Bell — 2,697: Christie Hughes 522, Teri Burkett 441, Robert Hughes 471, Beth Hughes 441. Optimae Team — 2,578: Jan Albertson 414, Neil Weyrauch 341, Raejean White 364, Edwin Lwarence 319.

BMF’s 4, Cardinal Cab 0 BMF’s — 2,826: Allen Buzzard 523, Jeannie Schultz 452, Wes Wright 539, Richard White 484. Cardinal Cab — 2,638: Crystal Peters 519, Robert Miller 575, Cathy Peters 397, Earl Albertson 511.

Book Trader 3, Kool Kidz 1 Book Trader — 2,637: Jill McMahon 384, Jim McMahon 356, Cheryl Hansen 356, Nikki Oartweig 465. Kool Kidz — 2,495: Scott VerSteeg 374, Dave Henderson 403, Regina VerSteeg 381, Barry Mullenburg 569.

Kill-Kill-Kill 4, Gutter Punks 0 Kill-Kill-Kill — 2,823: Kelly Lester 479, Bonnie Geerlings 587, Mike Geerlings 599, Butch Lester 576. Gutter Punks — 2,632: Trudy Delk 441, Merek Budinich 337, Tony Budinich 480, Kory Delk 561.

Shaggy Turf 3, Pick Up Artists 1 Shaggy Turf — 2,640: Jennifer Beck 375, Trisha Beck 372, Roy Spangenburg 549, Jake Kmiec 608. Pick Up Artists — 2,640: Tammy Decook 413, Jeremy Clingerman 414, Tonya Williamson 412, Doni Kim 402.

Shomo-Madsen-Wythale 3, Pin Heads 1 Shomo-Madsen-Wythale — 2,536: Tammy Aalbers 427, Kenna Willey 389, Amberg Tabor 489, Troy Tabor 483. Pin Heads — 2,536: Gene Koder 408, Pam Joseph 387, Larry Lappe 381, Penny Lappe 421.

Feb. 13 Sole Survivor Hawkeyes 4, Woop Spare It Is 0 Hawkeyes — 2,760: Tammy Aalbers 460, Jim Conley 452, Tony Alter 524, Steve Belloma 682. Woop Spare It Is — 2,412: Mike Smith 339, Missy Smith 385, Alicia Weithers 360, Terry Cooper 473.

Merkins 3, I-80 Subway 1 Merkins — 2,615: Stephanie McCumber 495, Rhonda Thomasson 527, Darla Cooper 406, Kim Belloma 425.

I-80 Subway — 2,483: Tricia Jenkins 439, Lisa Ross 526, Kyle Hill 539, Dan Jenkins 598.

Off Constantly 3, Abide 1 Off Constantly — 2,730: Kevin Ross 512, Jimmy Barnard 462, Kyle Rojohn 458, Mark Ross 503. Abide — 2,586: Donna Maki 413, Abbe Pelzer 299, Larry Pelzer 348, Jeff Maki 448.

Me Her Him It 4, Unopposed 0 Me Her Him It — 2,488: Barb Shepard 383, James Annis 422, Nathan Sudbrock 631, Tyler Annis 524.

Feb. 12 Splitters Pheasants Forever 2, Rialto 2

Pheasants Forever — 2,251: Jarson Mikkelson 599, Barbara J. Majerus 480, Lonnie Majerus 521, Michael Sims 651. Rialto — 2,222: Paul Twaddle 532, Brett Auffert 588, Gene Mikkelson 529, MaKayla Tabor 429.

Cardinal Trophies 4, Cardinal Lanes 0 Cardinal Trophies — 2,423: Stacy Kriegel 431, Shelia Swarts 472, Machelle Quick 460, Bonnie Geerlings 493.

Caredinal Lanes — 2,184: Larry Anderson 478, David Anderson 631, Jeff Van Blair 512, Dustin Kingery 563.

Hewitt Service Center 4, Wauters 76 0 Hewitt Service Center — 1,856: Nancy Mikkelson 450, Amber Tabor 447, Bev Van Blair 555, Erin Blank 404.

Wauters 76 — 1,768: Keith Kirchner 477, Bev Kirchner 330, Mike Smith 494, Mathew Reimer 467.

Feb. 11 This Bud’s For You Rascals Saints 4, Unopposed 0 Rascals Saints — 2,582: Evan Koons 370, Shelly Koons 379, Janel Koon 394, Granville Smith 488.

Team 2 3, Cy Hawks 1 Team 2 — 2,522: Kathy Mathews 366, Michael Retman 440. Cy Hawks — 2,450: Brad Rozendaal 463, Todd Rozendaal 386, Matt Julius 434.

Go Hawkeye Cardinal Lanes 2, Warrick Motors 2 Cardinal Lanes — 3,094: Shawna Cox 468, Dawna Ringgenberg 351, Karlene Gifford 360, Bev Van Blair 472, Barbara J. Majerus 525. Warrick Motors — 3,086: Lynn Schiebel 368, Tanya Myers 380, Elexa Morrow 521, Barb Gray 385, Janet Hartz 451.

Newton Home Oil 3, Real Housewives 1 Newton Home Oil — 2,999: Jen Clausen 411, Ryanne Jansen 384, Tina Wade 360, Jean Daniels 501, Pam Moore 431. Real Housewives — 2,935: Amy Yoder 366, Lisa Gomez 364, Kelly Putz 274, Mary Baxter 393, Elizabeth Rozendaal 479.

Youth Leagues Feb. 16 Cardinal Monday Rollers Spongebob: Rylan Herbig 102, Kaden Bullard 121. Striking Sisters: Kylie Samson 142, Peyton Pline 90.

Super Bowler: Gage Vanderschel 131. New Guys: Levi Gregory 179, Carson Slusser 86.

Cardinal Monday Strikers M&M’s 3, Mario Twins 1 M&M’s — 1,255: Breyton Schmenker 327, Lincoln Ergenbright 388. Mario Twins — 1,214: Lance Banwell 189, Kinnick Pritchard 320.

Golden Bowlers 3, Skittles 1 Golden Bowlers — 1,333: Dawson Herbig 322, Logan Bown 267. Skittles — 1,236: Mykenzie Herbig 282, Abby Price 414.

Feb. 14 Bowling Buddies Super Girl: Brianna Bradley 164. Bowl Strikes: Thomas Yoakum 127, Jada Yoakum 92.

First Grade Rules: Becca Zeien 140, Ethan Padgett 122.

Super Bowler: Austin Kennedy 153.

Cardinal All Stars Strikers 3, Striking Cousins 1 Strikers — 1,805: Dalton Anderson 319, Devin Beintema 256. Striking Cousins — 1,798: Danny Lewis 259, Taylynn Sliger 206, Lane Sliger 235.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Helen J. Van Dkye, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036642 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Helen J. Van Dyke, Deceased, who died on or about February 6, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of February, 2015, the last will and testament of Helen J. Van Dyke, deceased, bearing date of the 24th day of August, 2006,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Gayle Van Dyke and William Russell Van Dyke 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 10th day of February, 2015.

Gayle Van Dyke Executor of estate 1204 Allen Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104 Address William Russell Van Dyke 226 E. Montgomery Street Baltimore, MD 21230 *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 19th day of February, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 February 12 & 19

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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 10th day of February, 2015.

Gayle Van Dyke Executor of estate 1204 Allen Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104 Address William Russell Van Dyke 226 E. Montgomery Street Baltimore, MD 21230 *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 19th day of February, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 February 12 & 19

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Helen J. Van Dyke, Deceased, who died on or about February 6, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of February, 2015, the last will and testament of Helen J. Van Dyke, deceased, bearing date of the 24th day of August, 2006,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Gayle Van Dyke and William Russell Van Dyke 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 10th day of February, 2015.

Gayle Van Dyke Executor of estate 1204 Allen Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104 Address William Russell Van Dyke 226 E. Montgomery Street Baltimore, MD 21230 *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 19th day of February, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 February 12 & 19

District were to move forward with a bonding scenario for the Berg Complex.

The scenario assumed a referendum for a new build (par amount $28,255,000) vs. renovation, anticipating that if a new build could be funded a renovation could. Jennifer noted that the district has not yet made a decision one way or another on this. The district does have the legal authority to issue a bond, and $1.03 would need to be added to the current tax rate ($1.64) for a total of $2.67.

WORK SESSION: DISCUSSION REGARDING DISTRICT UTLIZATION OF FACILITIES & HOW TO SERVE STUDENTS Superintendent Callaghan reminded board members of the Newton CSD district goals.

Discussion was held the Berg Complex and reconfiguration (K8), with each board member given the opportunity for input.

ADJOURN - ACTION #9508 Elbert moved, Clark seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM. Minutes Mailed February 19

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE AND SURVEY REPORT Technology Chris Bieghler, Supervisor provided an update committee on technology meetings (K-12), and survey results for Clarity (BrightBytes) and Teacher Leadership & Compensation Needs Assessment.

FIRST READING: TOBACCOFREE ENVIRONMENT POLICY 1004.8 Bob Callaghan, Superintendent shared updates to the district's Tobacco-Free Environment policy that would align it with current Iowa Department of Public Health model tobacco-free policy.

OF CONSIDERATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN: NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - “GATEWAY TO COLLEGE” - ACTION #9514 Bob Callaghan, Superintendent presented a memorandum of understanding between NCSD and DMACC for the 'Gateway to College” program, designed to help students ages 16-20 who have left high school without earning a diploma.

Friedman moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve the agreement.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud CONSIDERATION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE LEASING OF FIBER OPTICS NETWORK TO REPLACE OUR NETWORK CURRENT February 23, 2015 at 6:45 PM Aurora Heights Elementary ACTION #9515 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services explained the need to replace our current fiber optic network. A public hearing was set and bids will be solicited and presented.

Perrenoud moved Clark seconded to set the public hearing as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Perrenoud Elbert, Absent: Padget DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL & COLLABORATION RECONFIGURATION MODELS no discussion on this item UPDATE ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR 2015 2016 Bob Callaghan, Superintendent shared upcoming Professional Development opportunities “Communication including Across Barriers”, Dr. Donna M. Beegle; “Leadership Blueprint” & “Capturing Kids' Hearts”, Flip Flippen; Technology - effective use & integration; “High Impact Instruction”, Jim Knight.

BUSINESS SERVICE REPORT Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9516 Padget moved, Clark seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud, Business Services Update Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services provided a handout outlining the Budget Guarantee.

State Supplemental Aid (SSA) scenario increases of 1.25% 4.00% were presented.

NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS Upcoming Events - Forums to be determined Future Meeting Dates - Board Meeting - February 23, 2015 6:30 PM (Aurora Heights) FORMATIVE SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION Bob Callaghan, Superintendent the four discussed superintendent goals and progress toward achieving those goals.

ADJOURN - ACTION #9517 Elbert moved, Padget seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 9:04 PM UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NCEA) Bob Callaghan, Superintendent led a closed discussion on negotiation strategy between the Newton CSD and NCEA. Iowa Code 20.17 (3) “Negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or organizations, employee mediation and the deliberative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21 (Open Meetings Law).”

Minutes Mailed February 19

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Public Notices THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Helen J. Van Dkye, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036642 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Helen J. Van Dyke, Deceased, who died on or about February 6, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of February, 2015, the last will and testament of Helen J. Van Dyke, deceased, bearing date of the 24th day of August, 2006,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Gayle Van Dyke and William Russell Van Dyke 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 10th day of February, 2015.

Gayle Van Dyke Executor of estate 1204 Allen Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104 Address William Russell Van Dyke 226 E. Montgomery Street Baltimore, MD 21230 *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 19th day of February, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 February 12 & 19

Newton Community School Board of Education Board Work Session Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 February 3, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (6:51 PM), Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jen Ballard (PFM), Blankenship (PFM), Jennifer Lesa Blatchford, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), Jen Elbert, Carol Farver, Jim Gilbert, Brenda Hodnett, Lois Holmes, LaNita Keeton, Paula Lureman, Sarah Muhs, Jen Norvell, Gary Osborn, Larry Pauley, Randall Rusk, Todd Schuster, Lisa Sharp, and Amber Zink.

APPROVE AGENDA - ACTION #9507 Cook moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve the agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud, Absent: Clark WORK SESSION: POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE BERG COMPLEX Jen Ballard and Jennifer Blankenship provided a booklet detailing funding analysis if Newton Community School District were to move forward with a bonding scenario for the The scenario Berg Complex. assumed a referendum for a new build (par amount $28,255,000) vs. renovation, anticipating that if a new build could be funded a renovation could. Jennifer noted that the district has not yet made a decision one way or another on this. The district does have the legal authority to issue a bond, and $1.03 would need to be added to the current tax rate ($1.64) for a total of $2.67.

WORK SESSION: DISCUSSION REGARDING DISTRICT UTLIZATION OF FACILITIES & HOW TO SERVE STUDENTS Superintendent Callaghan reminded board members of the Newton CSD district goals.

Discussion was held the Berg Complex and reconfiguration (K8), with each board member given the opportunity for input.

ADJOURN - ACTION #9508 Elbert moved, Clark seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM. Minutes Mailed February 19

Iowa Department of Management Form 600 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Jasper County THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INTENDS TO LEVY GENERAL BASIC PROPERTY TAX RATES WHICH EXCEED STATUTORY MAXIMUMS The accompanying budget summary requires a general basic property tax rate that exceeds the maximum rate as established by the general assembly.

Comparison of the proposed general basic rate with the statutory maximum 3.50000 general basic tax rate and the dollar amount of the difference between the proposed rate and the maximum rate: Proposed General Basic Tax Rate per $1,000 of Taxable Value: Maximum General Basic Tax Rate per $1,000 of Taxable Value: General Basic Tax Dollars to be Generated in Excess of Maximum:

3.73776 3.5 337,436

Major reasons for the difference between the proposed general basic tax rate and the maximum basic tax rate: COUNTY NAME:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- BUDGET ESTIMATE

CO NO:

Jasper Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location:

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03-03-2015 9:30 a.m.

Jasper County Board of Supervisors Room At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the County Auditor. A copy of the supporting detail will be furnished upon request.

Average annual percentage changes between "Actual" and "Budget" amounts for "Taxes Levied on Property", "Other County Taxes/ TIF Tax Revenues", and for each of the ten "Expenditure Classes" must be published. Expenditure classes proposing "Budget" amounts, but having no "Actual" amounts, are designated "NEW".

County Web Site (if available): County Telephone Number: www.co.jasper.ia.us

641-792-7016 Budget

Iowa Department of Management

2015/2016

Form 630 (Publish)

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property* Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety and Legal Services Physical Health and Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment and Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30, Proposed property taxation by type: Countywide Levies*: Rural Only Levies*: Special District Levies*: TIF Tax Revenues: Utility Replacmnt. Excise Tax: Explanation of any significant items in the budget:

Re-Est

10,841,658 2,562,801 0 800,000 450,103

Actual

2014/2015

2013/2014

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

13,404,459 4,950 430,560 12,968,949 1,650 50,000 2,164,693 5,574,491 62,600 840,812 129,872 431,200 22,224,267

12,979,550 4,550 439,650 12,535,350 4,685 50,000 2,000,632 7,010,683 77,600 813,875 115,283 722,046 23,330,154

12,614,112 7,609 590,157 12,016,346 113 103,701 2,795,837 6,393,168 119,216 978,765 138,452 623,272 23,168,870

14 15 16 17

0 8,888,789 20,000 31,133,056

5,394,417 20,000 28,744,571

5,938,481 29,107,351

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

6,126,406 2,219,069 206,860 1,460,697 8,634,820 1,574,250 3,168,303 28,000 1,615,433 1,220,700 26,254,538

5,965,587 2,089,360 3,342,142 1,467,972 7,172,780 1,256,272 3,193,985 27,564 1,958,680 2,164,568 28,638,910

5,204,064 1,827,066 1,047,698 1,351,463 5,945,041 957,908 2,923,547 42,394 2,130,053 1,080,414 22,509,648

29 30 31

8,888,789 0 35,143,327

5,394,417

5,938,481

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

-4,010,271 8,365,773 0 0 3,975,041 0 39,161 341,300 4,355,502

34,033,327

28,448,129

-5,288,756 13,654,529

659,222 12,995,307 0

7,394,043

12,191,111 0 41,161 1,422,257 13,654,529

41,161 930,569 8,365,773

Proposed tax rates per $1,000 taxable valuation: Urban Areas: 7.84586 Rural Areas: 11.34586 Any special district tax rates not included.

Date:

03-03-2015

AVG

Annual % CHG 3.09

-12.01

8.5 10.21 -55.57 3.96 20.52 28.2 4.1 -18.73 -12.91 6.29

Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 February 9, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (6:42 PM), Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud (6:35 PM), Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, Christine Dawson Others Present: Tom Bartello, Jason Benson, Mindy Benson, Chris Bieghler, Greg Blatchford, Lesa Blatchford, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), Cristy Croson, Michelle Doland, Darin Eide, Meg Eide, Jen Elbert, Jill Ergenbright, Carol Farver, Bryan Friedman, Carrie Garrett, Deana Gast, Barb Hackworth, Amy Jolivette, Emily Karsten, Brad Karsten, Abby Lamont, Brendan Lamont, Cori Latcham, Colby Lawson, Ann Leonard, Paula Lureman, Michelle Modlin, Jen Norvell, Virginia Padgett, Kristina M. Ramirez-Moreno, Nancy Roberts, Rich Roberts, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Laura Satterfield, Lindsay Schultz, Cara Schwarz, Sandy Scotton, Dana Simbro, Doug Smith, Chelsea Swarts, Doris Swarts, Sharon Swarts, Jonna Sweeney, Denise Templeman, Randy Van (KCOB), Mindi Walker, Mike Warnick, Sara Warnick, and Amber Zink.

COMMUNICATIONS - None CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION #9509 Padget moved, Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda - requested that agenda be discussed separately.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget Absent: Clark, Perrenoud AGENDA - ACTION #9510 Padget moved, Friedman seconded to move agenda item IXF (Consideration for Restructuring the Berg Complex into a 5th - 8th Grade Facility) forward to IXA. Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Clark HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE Superintendent Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9511 Justin Liston - Resignation from 8th Grade Football Coach (BMS) - effective end of 2014-2015 School Year (pending finding qualified replacement) Cook moved, Padget seconded to approve the Certified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Clark Classified Personnel - ACTION #9512 Kelly Umbarger - Reassignment from Custodian (EH) to Food Service (Berg) effective 02/02/15 Annie Stover - Resignation from Crossing Guard (TJ) - effective 01/29/15 Friedman moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Clark OPEN FORUM Michelle Doland, Dana Simbro, Kristina M. Ramirez-Moreno, Carrie Garrett, Jason Benson, Mindy Benson, Deana Gast, Ann Leonard, and Jonna Sweeney spoke on reconfiguration, Berg rebuild, and postponing the vote.

For those who had signed up, but did not get the chance - let Christine Dawson know if would like to speak at 2/23 Board Meeting.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS - Colby Lawson shared about activities at NHS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, campus, and community activities were reported.

“Get to Know Newton” Leadership Course - DMACC Principals Bill Peters & Todd Schuster are registered to attend LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND DISTRICT BUSINESS CONSIDERATION FOR RESTRUCTURING THE BERG COMPLEX INTO A 5TH - 8TH GRADE FACILITY - ACTION #9513 There was discussion to postpone the decision to restructure the Berg Complex and to educate the community.

Community members requested a fact sheet be compiled. Elbert moved, Perrenoud seconded to move forward with the restructuring of a 5th - 8th grade facility for the 2016 - 2017 school year.

Ayes: Clark, Elbert, Benson Nays: Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Superintendent Bob Callaghan, Board President Sheri Benson, and Robyn Friedman will work on a forum for educating.

OF DISCUSS USE COLLECTION AGENCY FOR PAST DUE FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNTS Cristy Croson, Food Service Supervisor presented a request to implement the use of a collection service for past due accounts.

She is looking at Trans World, and is willing to bring a company representative in to present to the board.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE AND SURVEY REPORT Technology Chris Bieghler, Supervisor provided an update committee on technology meetings (K-12), and survey results for Clarity (BrightBytes) and Teacher Leadership & Compensation Needs Assessment.

FIRST READING: TOBACCOFREE ENVIRONMENT POLICY 1004.8 Bob Callaghan, Superintendent shared updates to the district's Tobacco-Free Environment policy that would align it with current Iowa Department of Public Health model tobacco-free policy.

OF CONSIDERATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN: NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - “GATEWAY TO COLLEGE” - ACTION #9514 Bob Callaghan, Superintendent presented a memorandum of understanding between NCSD

Newton Community School Board of Education Called Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 January 29, 2015 -5:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 5:30 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Barb Hackworth and Brenda Hodnett Absent: Travis Padget CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION #9504 Clark moved, Cook seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Perrenoud, Absent: Padget HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE Superintendent Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9505 Matt Stillman - resignation from teacher (Social Studies NHS) and coach (Assistant Wrestling NHS) - eff. 01/27/15 Perrenoud moved, Clark seconded to approve the Personnel Human Certified Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Perrenoud, Absent: Padget ADJOURN - ACTION #9506 Elbert moved, Friedman to unanimously seconded adjourn the meeting at 5:32 PM. Minutes Mailed February 19

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Astrograph Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015

The year of the sheep comes with controversy, but Mercury exiting its storm and Mars returning to its home base of Aries bodes well for this year.

The main issues that some have with the year of the sheep is that sheep can be passive. Peacefulness should not be confused with passivity. Everything doesn’t have to be a fight.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 19). You put people at ease, and for this reason, many want you on their team. In fact, they’ll fight over you in March. April will bring a restructuring of your work life followed by a windfall. You’ll trade places with a good friend in June and will decide you like your situation better.

Love is the main deal over the summer. Cancer and Libra people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 4, 28, 17, 44 and 19.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The new people coming into your life have no idea who you are, so feel free to playfully create an accurate picture for them.

You’ll do quite a lot in the

name of fun!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you fight with yourself, at least fight fair!

In the latest you-on-you battle, only one of you will be left standing. The good news is that this transformation probably won’t be painful, just awkward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your eyes are open to a clearer, faster, more direct way to happiness.

Tonight, those close to you will benefit from your wave of crazy generosity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). For your life to be happy, it must be full. And for your life to be full, it must be happy. Therefore, the most important move to make in the name of living a full life is the one you believe will bring the most happiness.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In Internet-speak, NSFW translates to “not safe for work.” You may feel that your entire mood isn’t safe for work today, as you would like to tell a lot of people how you really

feel. However, your selfcontrol will be rewarded.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

When people make you mad, and they will, try to stay calm. It’s fine for you to be angry, but you’ll lose your power and status if you show it too much.

One strategy that works is simply walking away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). Attractive solutions abound. Sometimes things look good because they are good. Just because something has a pretty sheen to it doesn’t mean you should automatically be suspicious.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Seize the opportunity to explore your talents. This is best done by trying new things without a worry or care about who is watching or what they’ll think.

You’ll make friends along the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Today’s activities will not be what you would normally consider cause for celebration. And yet, you’ll celebrate them anyway.

That’s what makes you awesome. Someone new will want to join in with all of that fun you’re having.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). All it takes is one sound decision to usher more love and money into your life. It’s not a hard one to make, but it does require humble learning and the tenacity to see this cycle through to the final stages.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). You have a weird way of working through things, and you should trust that however different it may be from the way others do it, it’s still a good way for you. You’re an original, you know!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You deal with life according to how you feel about it at the moment, and there will be several moments of the day that are highly charged. Emotional distancing may be in order.

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