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AP Photo A Lynnville-Sully middle school teacher is headed to the 9/11 Tribute Center in New York City, pictured here, this week to claim a national award for his teaching project related to the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Kevin Johnson and his wife, Sara, will go to New York as Kevin receives one of nine 2016 teaching awards and a monetary grant.

Lynnville-Sully teacher headed to NYC for national honor Kevin Johnson among nine U.S. teachers to win 2016 award

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Over the past five years, Kevin Johnson has spent an awful lot of time talking about an event in New York City.

This week, he’s finally set to go there.

Johnson, along his wife, Sara, are scheduled to travel to New York this week so he can receive one of the nine 9/11 Tribute Center Teaching Awards. The certificate of merit he’ll receive acknowledges his hard work over the past five years on leadership units the language arts teacher has conducted with Lynnville-Sully students regarding the events

of 9/11.

The award also entails a $500 grant to Lynnville-Sully Schools to further programs that teach about the significance of 9/11.

Johnson “It’s a little different, going to the site of tragedy to get an award,” Johnson said.

“But it’s really about the kids, and teaching them about the impact of events. There are a lot of personal stories involved that won’t usually be in textbooks.”

The 9/11 Tribute Center is a visitors center opened in 2006 by the September 11th Families Association, a nonprofit corporation that helps connect family members of lost loved ones, survivors, first responders and people who live and work in lower Manhattan. It has walking tours, exhibits and

programs linking visitors who want to understand and appreciate the historic events with those who experienced them.

For the past five years, Johnson has helped link Lynnville-Sully eighth-graders to not only the 2,973 people killed in the attacks, but also the unprecedented rescue and recovery operations, survivors and the spirit of support, patriotism and generosity that arose nationwide in late 2001 and in 2002.

Some of the elements of Johnson’s leadership unit have involved preparing his students to interview key figures from the 9/11 attacks. One of those figures is Allison Crowther, the mother of former Boston College lacrosse player and World Trade Center equities trader Welles Crowther, whose selfless actions saved the lives of at least six people before he died in a tower collapse.

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Race fans and music lovers will come together at Iowa Speedway for three weekends of entertainment this summer.

The Speedway has announced the full NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series lineup, featuring three dynamic acts at the Pork Party Pavilion, complementing eight thrilling races on the 7/8-mile oval. The lineup includes Buckcherry, Eric Paslay and Snake Oil. “The NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series is a really fun benefit that we provide to our guests to enhance the fan experience,” said Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. “The concerts have become a very important part of each event weekend. We received an overwhelmingly positive response from our fans when we brought back concerts each weekend last season at the Pork Party

Pavilion.”

The NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series kicks off on June 18, when party-rock act Buckcherry, takes center stage. The Los Angeles-based group will perform following the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 200.

The following day, the Speedway hosts the only NASCAR XFINITY Series race scheduled on a Sunday in 2016.

Country singer and songwriter Eric Paslay will keep fans cheering following the conclusion of the ARCA Racing Series 150, presented by Casey’s General Stores, on July 9. Paslay will hit the Pork Party Pavilion, overlooking Turn 4, after the checkered flag is waved. The INDYCAR Series will speed things up the following day with the 10th running of the Iowa Corn 300, as INDYCAR’s stars solidify Iowa Speedway’s claim as the “Fastest Short Track on the Planet.”

Snake Oil, a rock tribute band, will close out the NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series in style on July 29.

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Submitted Photo Kicking off this year’s lineup for the NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series at the Pork Party Pavilion at the Iowa Speedway is party-rock act Buckcherry. The concert is set for June 18 following the race.

NCSD board Outdoors Without Boundaries Banquet is Saturday hears audit More than 100 report items available Board members praised, cautioned on various fund balances

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Michael Stanley’s task for Monday’s regular Newton Community School District Board of Education meeting was tough — but not super tough.

Stanley, a CPA from Hunt & Associates, P.C., made a brief presentation at the meeting on behalf of the Knoxville firm. He acknowledged he was handing board members a bound number-filled report with a great deal of information. He handed each board member a

copy of the report, going over some highlights of each fund balance.

The board unanimously voted to receive the audit report. School districts are required to have annual audits, and Newton Schools had used Nolte, Cornman and Johnson, of Newton, as its auditor for the past 12 years before awarding a new threeyear contract to Hunt & Associates last spring.

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Central Iowa Outdoors Without Boundaries is holding its annual banquet to raise funds for events in the upcoming year.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Moose Lodge, 2233 S. 24th Ave. W., with the live auction taking place at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the dinner are $15 each or $25 per couple. For those 12 and under ticket cost is $7.50.

The funds raised will be used to help those with physical limitations or disabilities enjoy the outdoors on turkey hunts, fishing outings at Rock Creek as well as duck, pheasant hunts and deer hunting.

The evening will have a dinner

as well as both silent and live auctions. Raffles will also take place and games, such as Texas Hold’em and Plinko, will provide entertainment and give additional opportunities to win prizes.

Among the items available at the auction are a stainless steel grill and 10 gun Firesafe vault. Other items include a shotgun shell wreath, wildlife prints, tools, cast iron metal collectible cars, barbecue sets, two heavy gage vaults, tree stands, harnesses, BANQUET | 3A

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News A gunshell wreath is among items up for auction at the Central Iowa Outdoors Without Boundaries Annual Banquet on Saturday at the Moose Lodge.

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King slated to speak at annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast Newton Daily News The 55th annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast will be from 7 to 8:45 a.m. March 24 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (formerly Veterans Memorial Auditorium) at 883 Fifth Ave. in Des King Moines. The purpose of

the Iowa Prayer Breakfast is to bring together Iowa’s governor, state legislators, and community and religious leaders to join with the public to ask God’s direction and blessing upon the state.

Starting in 1961, Iowans have continued this tradition, gathering every Maundy Thursday to celebrate the beginning of the Easter weekend. People from all walks of life come to enjoy the reading of Scripture, listen to local vocalists and musicians, and to hear an inspiring mes-

sage from a selected keynote speaker. Gov. Branstad, First Lady Chris Branstad, and several other elected officials have committed to attend this year’s prayer breakfast.

Alveda King is the keynote speaker. King is the daughter of the late civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King and his wife Naomi Barber King. She grew up in the civil rights movement led by her uncle, Martin Luther King, Jr. King is a former college professor and served in the Georgia State House of Representa-

tives. She is a recipient of the Life Prize Award, the Cardinal John O’Connor Pro-Life Hall of Fame Award, and the Civil Rights Award.

King is a bestselling author, accomplished actress and songwriter, and founder of King for America, Inc. She currently serves as a Pastoral Associate and Director of African-American Outreach for Priests for Life and Gospel of Life Ministries. She is also a voice for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, sharing her testimony of two

abortions, God’s forgiveness, and healing. King lives in Atlanta, where she is the mother of six and grandmother.

The title of King’s remarks is “The High Prize – Now Is The Time.”

The cost to attend the Iowa Prayer Breakfast is $25 for adults and $10 for students. The reservation deadline is the end of the business day March 16.

To register, go to www.IowaPrayerBreakfast.com. For questions about reservations, email questions@iowapray-

One Voice community prayer Tuesday The March One Voice Community Prayer Gathering will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the United Presbyterian Church, 209 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Everyone is welcome.

UCC three-part film series begins March 3 Jamee A. Piersin/Daily News The congregation of Community Heights Alliance Church was able to pay off the $2.5 million second phase addition to the church ahead of schedule over the course of five years becoming debt-free in December.

Community Heights becomes debt-free in five years

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Having faith in God and the church community, Community Heights Alliance Church was able to accomplish a feat almost unimaginable, church leaders say.

The church’s second phase building, completed in 2010, cost more than $2.5 million.

That amount was paid off in just five years through pledges from the congregation.

“It has really been incredible, God has just been so faithful to us as a church body and the people here have been very generous and very much committed to the vision we have here,” associate pastor John Patterson said.

The journey to be debt-free started many years earlier when the church began to outgrow its former location on 12th Street where Cornerstone Church is now located. The first phase of the new building started in the early 2000s and was completed with its first service taking place in the spring of 2003.

The first phase consisted of the sanctuary, multi-purpose room and lobby, currently located in the center of the church.

Because additional room was still needed, the church functioned out of both the new and

older churches for quite a while.

It was not until Cornerstone Church contacted Community Heights about purchasing the older building that phase two started to be considered. The second phase had already been designed to accompany the first phase, but with the imminent sell of the building, plans for construction began to speed up.

The first phase, which cost approximately $3.4 million was paid off before construction of phase two started, partly from the sale of the old building.

Remaining funds from the sale were put toward phase two.

For a time, Community Heights shared its 12th Street location with Cornerstone, using the building for Wednesday activities. All the while Sunday church services were still taking place at the new church while construction was underway.

“That was a little chaotic,” Patterson said.

The second phase of the church was completed in November 2010 and added the east and west wings which hold the church offices, coffee shop and childrens areas. To help pay for the addition the congregation utilized a fundraising tool it had used in the past.

“We started a three-year pledge, which raised more than $1.4 million,” Patterson said.

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When the three years were up, the church still had about $1.1 million left to pay and decided to embark on an additional three year pledge.

“We did another three year pledge, which started on June 1, 2013 to pay off the final $1.1 million,” Patterson said. “It’s been two and a half years and we were able to pay off that loan in December 2015.”

During the pledge process, Patterson said the congregation worked under the phrase, every gift and every giver is valuable.

He said children, youth and adults all gave and it really was a group effort.

“It really hasn’t been one or two people funding the whole thing, it has been the congregation as a whole,” Patterson said.

“Not just adults, but youth and children made pledges. Some of them were just $1 a month. Everyone really did get involved.”

Looking toward the future, the church is excited to continue community and mission work it has done in the past at an even greater level.

“We are totally debt-free and pretty excited about what God has for us in the days to come,” Patterson said.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-7923121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

Congregational United Church of Christ will host a three-part film series, viewing and discussing A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity at the church, 308 E. Second St. N. in Newton.

A Path Appears tells the heartrending and inspiring stories of women and girls who have experienced exploitation and oppression across the United States and around the globe and those who are working with them and our systems to bring about transformation and to eliminate gender inequality and the roots of vulnerability.

Episode 1: Sex Trafficking in the USA will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on March 3. Episode 2: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Episode 3: Violence and Solutions will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on April 7 and May 5, respectively. The three-part series leads viewers to a deeper understanding of these critical issues and the proven methods of bringing about change.

These events are free and open to the public.

Contact the Rev. Jessica Petersen with any questions at 641-792-3773.

Sacred Heart to host series of Lenten activities Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton will host a series of Lenten devotions and activities. All activities are at the church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton, unless stated otherwise.

Stations at the Cross: 8 a.m., Fridays through March 25 Rosary: 5 p.m., Saturdays beginning March 5 and 8 a.m., Sundays Knights of Columbus Fish Fry: 5 p.m., Fridays through March 18 Reconciliation Communal Celebration: 7 p.m., March 9 The Way of the Cross Walk hosted by Mission Coalition and downtown churches: Noon, March 25

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Local & State News 9/11 Continued from Page 1A Johnson’s students interviewed Allison Crowther via Skype, and did the same with Drew Gallagher, the ESPN producer who worked on “The Man With the Red Bandanna” about Welles Crowther’s heroic actions. Johnson said there is talk Allison Crowther could come to Iowa at some point to meet with students from Lynnville-Sully and oth-

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er schools.

Lynnville-Sully students have also Skyped with students from the upper east coast, where 9/11 is much more localized part of history (seven of this year’s nine honored teachers are from schools in either New York or New Jersey). Johnson said that type of open dialogue was invaluable.

“Not only do they see 9/11 in a different way, but they wanted to know about Iowa as well, like how a caucus works,”

Johnson said.

He said there have been other group projects related to Sept. 11. The unit also covers local connections to 9/11 and global security events such as Musco Lighting, of Oskaloosa, helped illuminate the World Trade Center after the attacks.

Johnson said one element of the unit is to show students how small the world has become; he mentions 1968 Lynnville-Sully alum and Craig Weideman, who had a career in the U.S. Navy, as an exam-

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bags, gun cases, hunting blinds, camouflage coolers, binoculars, a stealth camera, fish fryer and many more. In total, Foster said there are more than 100 items up for auction or raffle.

To fulfill the organization’s goal to assist those with physical limitations enjoy the outdoors, the funds are also used to purchase specialized equipment for any limitation.

“We have specialized equipment to help with whatever the limitation is. We have someone who is paraplegic who hunts with us and we purchased a device that hooks up to his chair and allows him to move his gun, shoot the gun and do it all himself,” member Ed Foster said.

Held for more than 15 years, CIOWB President Joe Carmichael does not know exactly how much money is raised at the banquet every year, but they always have enough for the events throughout the year.

“We raise enough that we are able to take everyone who wants to go to all of the events,” Carmichael said.

For those who would like to donate, but are unable to attend the event, an early bird raffle is taking place for a camouflage freezer with $300 worth of meat. Tickets are currently available for $5 and can be purchased at the Rialto Barber Shop, 114 First Ave. E. For more information about the banquet or CIOWB contact Carmichael at 641-792-3646.

said last spring that it’s widely suggested in the finance world to get a “fresh set of eyes” and change external auditors every 10 to 12 years.

Stanley joked about the material being fairly dry, but had both praise and cautions in his presentation — doomsday predictions are not often the language of audit presentations.

“It sounds like there are some exciting things coming up for the district,” Stanley said. “Unfortunately, this audit isn’t one of them.”

Stanley discussed some IPERS federally mandated set-aside balances that make certain funds look to be in a more negative position, and praised the board and district administration for improving its balances in a number of categories.

He also pointed out that

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

Concerts Continued from Page 1A Following the NASCAR K&N Pro Series Casey’s General Stores 150, fans can sing their hearts out to classic songs made famous by some of the biggest names in music.

Each installment of the NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series will take place at the

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Michael Stanley of Hunt & Associates speaks at Monday’s Newton Community School District board of education meeting. Stanley, whose accounting firm recently completed an annual audit of the district, said there have been some major fiscal improvements in several categories.

even though the district’s approximate $36,000 increase delinquent food service accounts reflects negatively on paper, it’s important to look at it in the context of a statewide issue.

Ames, albeit a significantly larger school district than Newton, is wrestling with a food service deficit of about $100,000, spread over more than 1,100 accounts.

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Pork Party Pavilion, following the conclusion of the first race of each race weekend.

Before drivers turn a wheel in hopes of celebrating in Casey’s General Stores Victory Lane, international music producer and DJ — Michaelis — will charge up the crowd each race weekend. Michaelis first performed at a NASCAR event when he set the mood for the 2014 edition of

the U.S. Cellular 250 putting a signature twist on driver introductions and setting the standard for pre-race hype.

Since debuting at Iowa Speedway, Michaelis has gone on to produce the driver introduction music for the 2015 Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup and performed at the 2015 edition of NASCAR After the Lap in Las Vegas.

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Stanley praised Newton Schools for improving the balance of the general fund.

He acknowledged the property tax levy was raised, but said money has been put “to good use,” to pay down district debt, and taxes aren’t simply being collected for a rainy day.

He also saw the district’s purchase of computer hardware as a capital improvement that reflects positively — even on paper. He discussed the importance of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68 and the transparency associated with it.

A special board work session about 2016-17 budgeting, open to the public, is set for Feb. 29. The board’s next regular meeting is March 14.

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By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

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A recent lunchtime discussion at the Newton Daily News about one of my favorite bands raised some interesting concerns for me.

While I didn’t watch the entire Grammy Awards, I saw enough clips and am familiar enough with the honorees to see how over-serious and regurgitated modern music has become. Fortunately, it’s not too late to help show future generations of music lovers how much fun music used to be, and how much can be taken out of it.

I have to stop myself before I completely retreat into a “get off my lawn” high-horse pulpit that only allows for Metallica, Y & T and the occasional Def Leppard.

For one, I live in an apartment, and don’t even have a lawn, and secondly, throwing criticism at modern music in a manner that resembles chucking rocks from a highway overpass is not very useful.

That’s why I encourage musicians to lighten up and remember to throw a little fun into the mix.

It would be nice if the Hollywood movie-making machine could do the same — or at least lay off the comic books and superheroes and apocalypses for one summer — but big corporations are still making too much money there to change.

However, music recording technology has somewhat beaten the corporate guys at their own game. With a band or solo musician able to use communication tools and a unique sound, it’s no longer necessary to stick to a template, so the amount of melodrama is surprising. Lighten up.

Yes, there are a lot of deadly serious issues at stake in the world today — especially in an American election year. The distance between such a divided populace makes it tough to want to write silly love songs and dance and sing joyfully.

I personally take responsibility for not getting the message through to those younger than I about fun, as should the rest of my

generation. I know we could have been even more serious about getting involved with national issues and preventing the erosion of the society that was being sold to cooperate America, but the music itself should have been even lighter.

Television is starting to get the message. “Family Guy” and similar animated adults shows, geeky sitcoms and “The Daily Show” comedy that includes late-night talk shows, it’s clear the crime and first-responder drama and psychic powers that rule the cooperate playbook aren’t the only recipes for entertainment.

Music needs to complete this return to innocent elegance.

While there are a few folks getting radio and/or Internet exposure, it’s primarily the most angry, most hostile and most unnecessarily bitter people who seem to shoot to the top. This has been mirrored in politics, to an extent, as the loudest shouts seem to bend the most ears.

While this is a clearly ancient approach, it was a tactic that waned

in effectiveness for a while but has since made a resurgence. I would almost acknowledge gangster rap and hip hop as inherently darker and more justifiably graphic and blunt than, say, Insane Clown Posse or Avenged Sevenfold, as rap artists are usually talking about life on the block where they grew up.

At the other end is U2, who finally toned things down from always focusing super-seriously on Utopia, rather than how to get there. Some fans embrace the “where we’re from” or “where we want to go” school of thought, as if music couldn’t include some of each.

There ought to be a balance point — maybe a different one for each artist.

That recent discussion in our office was prompted by a song by the band Whitesnake. Maybe the band could be our starting point for defining the new fun standard.

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

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GOP candidates lack respect for others

Lonnie White Newton Wow, the attitude regarding the “Golden Rule” has really changed in almost 13 years. If anyone said anything bad or despairing about then-President George W. Bush you would have been ostracized, ridiculed, have your career ruined or if legal, tarred and feathered.

Of course I am speaking to what happened to the country trio of the Dixie Chicks. While on tour in London on March 10, 2003 while on stage lead singer Natalie Maines told the audience that “we don’t want this war, this violence, and we are ashamed that President of the United States (George W. Bush) is from Texas.”

The audiences there in London were positive compared to

the negative reaction here in the United States. They and their albums were boycotted, talk show conservatives denounced them, their albums were discarded in public and media commentators claimed she shouldn’t criticize Bush on foreign soil. In response, Maines stated she said it there because that was where she was.

Later she tried to clarify her statement by saying “I feel the president is ignoring the opinions of many in the U.S. and alienating the rest of the world.”

She then on March 14 made the following apology and statement I believe the current candidates should listen to very carefully.

Her statement is as follows, “As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect.

Does anyone in their right mind believe that is being done by the Republican candidates?

They are downgrading President Obama on a daily basis.

One of the Republican candidates is calling the others liars, terrible people, the worst person there is. He has no respect for women, Muslims, Hispanics and almost anyone and anything. Is this the type of person we want leading the U.S.? The other candidates are almost as bad. Wow what a way to run a campaign.

What has become of the citizens of this country supporting people with attitudes and personalities like they have? It is beyond me!

It really makes you proud to be a Republican. Why not try and fix the problems we have and stop being so partisan and get this country back on track like it used to be.

Another View

The billionaire bankrolling latest trade deal push

By Jim Hightower A New York Times article about Barack Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership opened with this sunny headline: “Trade Pact Would Lift U.S. Incomes, Study Says.”

But wait, a study by whom? It comes from the Washington-based Peterson Institute for International Economics.

What’s that? We’re not told, even though that information is key to understanding this group’s upbeat take on the TPP trade scheme.

It turns out the institute is largely funded by major global corporations that would gain enormous new power over consumers, workers, and the very sovereignty of the United States if Congress rubber

stamps this raw deal.

In fact, many of the multinational giants financing the institute were among the 500 corporate powers that were literally allowed to help write the 2,000-page agreement — including Caterpillar, Chevron, IBM, GE, and General Motors.

And get this: The Peterson Institute itself helped write this scam it’s now hyping.

Is this Peterson guy some sort of unbiased scholar? Hardly.

Pete Peterson, a Wall Street billionaire and the founding chairman of his eponymous institute, is one of the 400 richest people in the country. He’s also a reactionary, anti-public-spending ideologue who was Nixon’s commerce secretary.

Hailed by the Los Angeles

Times as one of “the most influential billionaires in U.S. politics,” he uses his influence (and his fortune) to demonize such people’s programs as Social Security and to push policies that enthrone the billionaire class over the rest of us.

The TPP would be his ultimate political coup against us commoners.

We don’t need an academicky institute to tell us who would benefit from TPP. All we need to know is that it was negotiated in strict secrecy with global corporate elites, while consumers, workers, and all others were locked out.

Remember, if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.

Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer and public speaker.

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Due to the limited amount of time the Iowa General Assembly has to work on policy bills each year, the legislature establishes rules that impose deadl i n e s

By Greg ( a l s o Heartsill known Iowa as “fun- Representative nels”) for legislation moving through the process. In order for bills to stay alive during this legislative session, they must be voted out of a full committee before the established deadline.

With the first funnel week deadline behind us, I thought it would be a good opportunity to highlight pieces of legislation that cleared the first major hurdle to the House floor.

I was pleased to see several pieces of legislation advance which continues to bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking and that provides law enforcement with the tools they need to crack down on this vile industry.

I was also proud to have several bills that I sponsored survive the first funnel: HF 2311 (formerly HF 2109) ­— Regulation of Automated Traffic Cameras -- This bill ensures uniformity in the rules governing the justification, calibration and oversight of traffic cams on primary highways.

HF 2337 (formerly HF 2161)­— Protecting Peace Officer’s Personal Information — This bill allows the personal information of a peace officer, such as home address and phone number, to be removed from local county Internet searches. This protection is as much or more for the peace officer’s family as it is for the individual.

HSB 626 — Termination of Parental Rights for-Sexual As-

sault Perpetrators — Currently Iowa does not have clear criteria for the courts to sever the parental rights of a rapist when the rape results in a pregnancy. This can lead to further harassment of the rape victim by the perpetrator, should the victim choose to keep her child. This bill would allow the sexual abuse victim to protect herself from further ill-treatment should the perpetrator claim paternal rights.

Legislation I authored to address specific constituent concerns over the interim also made it past the first funnel deadline. A couple of bills deal with the protection of private property rights.

HF 2168 toughens penalties for trespassing and changes the violation to a scheduled fine.

HF 2193 requires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain permission from the land owner or a search warrant before entering private property for investigative purposes.

Other legislative survivors that I sponsored include bills that clarify certain rules which govern deer hunting. Certain rules were apparently vague and open for various interpretations.

HF 2160 and HF 2179 attempt to tighten up definitions that constitute the legal harvesting of deer so that sportsmen and wildlife enforcement can be on the same page.

The next three weeks will likely be busy with funnel-surviving bills being ran on the House and Senate floors to get them over to other chamber in time to make the second funnel deadline coming up on March 11.

Feel free to contact me with issues or your concerns as they arise.

You may do so either by phone 641-218-0185, email greg.heartsill@ legis.iowa.gov or when visiting the Capitol. I appreciate and welcome your comments and

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Obituaries Tony L. Stevens Feb. 20, 2016 Tony L. Stevens, 50, of Newton, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Mercy Medical C e n t e r.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Moose Lodge. The family will greet friends after the service with a lunch at the Moose.

Zella M. Rogers Feb. 21, 2016 Zella Mae Rogers was born Sept. 8, 1950, to Mamie (Bunnell) and Howard Garr in Unionville, Mo. She passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in Pella.

Zella attended rural Putnam School. After her education, she married Ellis Jarvis in 1967. To that union five children were born, El-

Memorials in Tony’s name may be left at the service or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Tony, the son of Dale L. and Rebecca (Hawkins) Stevens, was born Feb. 14, 1966, in Newton. He graduated in the class of 1984 from Newton High School. Tony lived most of his life in Newton except for two years that he was in Colorado. On April 19, 1997, Tony was united in marriage with Penny Petrie in Newton. Tony worked in the factory

at Pella Corp and also enjoyed doing mechanical work on people’s cars. Tony was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, son, uncle and friend.

Those left to honor Tony’s memory are his wife, Penny of Newton; mother, Rebecca Shafer of Newton; his seven children, Samantha Sells of Colorado, Anthony (Candice) Stevens of Victor, Adam Petrie of Newton, Shawna Stevens of Colorado, Brandie Wood of Grinnell, Brandon Stevens

of Newton and Jeremy (Kristin) Stevens of Colfax; 16 grandchildren; his sister, Jennifer (Bob) Bruns of Colfax; sisterin-law, Mary Stevens of Newton; his brother at heart, Roger Good of Newton; ex-wife, Karen Wisecup of Colorado; and many nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Shawn Stevens of Newton. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Stevens; two brothers, Joe and Tim Stevens; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

lis, Billy, Melvin, Francis and Timothy. Zella and Ellis later divorced.

She then married William Rogers, and to that union they had three children, Jamian, Damian and Mae Ann. Throughout her life, Zella enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and spending time with friends and family.

Zella is survived by her children, Ellis Jarvis of Elvaston, Ill., Billy Jarvis of Unionville, Mo.,

Melvin (Sue) Jarvis of Missouri, Francis Jarvis of Unionville, Mo., Timothy Jarvis of Milan, Mo., Jamian Rogers, Damian Rogers, Mae Ann (Aaron) Shelton of Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren; and her siblings, Evertt ( Joann) Garr of Centerville, Hubert (Debbie) Garr of Unionville, Mo., Wilbert Garr of Unionville, Mo., Robert (Bev) Garr of Kirksville, Mo., Mildred Hines of Unionville,

Mo., and Bonnie Handlin of Oskaloosa.

Zella was preceded in death by her parents Mamie and Howard Garr; brother Albert Garr; and sister-in-law Opal Garr.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg. In lieu of flowers, please place memorials in her name. Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella is in charge of arrangements.

Greg Umble Feb. 21, 2016 Gregory D. Umble, 67, of Pella, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &

Clinics in Iowa City.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at Otley Reformed Church in Otley. Interment will be made in the t’Lam Cemetery near Pella.

Visitation will begin after 1 p.m. Thursday at Otley Reformed Church where the family will be present Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

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

Iowa state parks featured in America’s Top Family fishing and boating spots The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation is searching for the top 100 family fishing and boating spots across the nation, and four Iowa state parks are among those being considered. Iowans participating in the vote can ensure their favorite places to boat and fish are recognized

nationally.

Iowa locations include Lake Macbride (Solon), Lake Pahoja (west of Larchwood), Little River Watershed Lake (west of Leon) and Green Valley Lake (northwest of Creston).

Entrants can vote daily until March 27 for the three parks they feel offer the best experi-

ence based on family amenities, location and the likeliness to catch a fish or enjoy a day on the water. The parks with the most votes will be placed on the 2016 America’s Top 100 Family Fishing and Boating Spots list.

To learn more about the sweepstakes and to vote for your favorite

parks, go to www.takemefishing.org and click on the link to America’s Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots.

Visit the Iowa DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov for more information about each Iowa location including amenities, popular fish species and fish stocking information.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Free End of the Month Meal will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Newton Community of Christ Church in Newton. Free evening meal to help people stretch their end of the month food budget.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Coffee with a Cop will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Officers from Newton Police Department will come together with community members to discuss issues, build relationships and drink coffee. All citizens are invited to attend.

• Newton Main Street Cash Mob will begin at noon Thursday at Newton Main Street office, 113 First Ave. W. Event will begin at the main street office. At 12:15 p.m., a member of Main Street’s Promotions committee will draw the name of a Main Street District retailer from a hat. Right after the drawing, the mob will go to the selected retailer and each spend a $20 bill.

• Newton Public Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Jordan M. Sexton, 19, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft after authorities were called at 1:16 p.m.

Feb. 17 to 1325 First Ave. W. Officers were called about a burglary at the business and had security camera video of Sexton taking the item. Sexton then returned the next day and was identified by an employee.

He is accused of taking a metal grinder and putting it in his pocket. It is valued at $10.69.

He was cited and released to appear.

• Joseph E. Cockerton, 24, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over at 1:15 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of East Seventh Street South. Officers saw the vehicle had a brake light out.

After making contact, officers could smell alcohol coming from Cockerton and he had bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. He said he had five beers and registered a BAC more than .08. He was cited and released to appear.

• John W. Mertz, 53, of Sigourney, is charged with con-

sumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called at 7 p.m. Saturday to 800 E. Fourth St. S. Officers were called about intoxicated individuals at the father-daughter dance. Mertz was identified by officers. He smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and was unsteady of his feet. He said he had been drinking earlier. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Marcus A. Muhammad, 26, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence and driving while license denied or revoked after authorities pulled him over at 10:38 p.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Highway 14 South.

Officers saw Muhammad had bloodshot, watery, dilated eyes and was very slow and deliberate with his movement. Officers also smelled marijuana coming from him. He admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Scott E. Gregory, 48, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of con-

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Officers could smell alcohol on Gregory, and he also had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and poor balance. He admitted to having two beers.

Officers also found a glass methamphetamine pipe and one gram of meth in a bag. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Brent J. Smith, 42, is charged with domestic abuse assault impeding flow or air/ blood, two counts of possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities were called at 7:50 p.m. Sunday to the 200 block of West Fourth Street South.

Officers were called on welfare check and found the victim and Smith had been in a fight in which he allegedly threw her around, pulled out clumps of hair and choked her with his forearm. The victim said in defense, she hit him on the head and bit him. They said the fight was over the victim’s drug

use. She had bruising and hair missing, while he had scratches and bite marks on him. Officers also found a stocking cap with methamphetamine pipes, pills, a capped needle and container with white substance in it. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Kaitlin M. Keeling, 22, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled her over at 12:36 a.m. Saturday on East 17th Street South. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Sheila L. Carty, 42, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled her over at 9:36 p.m. Friday at the intersection of First Avenue East and East Eighth Street North. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Rasheed J. Johnson, 29, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled him over at 10:18 p.m. Friday on South 13th Avenue East.

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• Quintrail D. Coley, 25, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled him over at 7:06 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of North Eighth Avenue East and East Fifth Street North. He was cited and released to appear.

• A 15-year-old juvenile is charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness after authorities were called at 12:50 p.m. Feb. 17 to Newton High School. Officers spoke with assistant principal David Kalkhoff who said the juvenile had assaulted the victim twice after class, grabbing her hair and punching her several times.

The two exchanged words and the juvenile assaulted her again, grabbing her hair and punching her. The juvenile also hit the victim with a water bottle.

She was cited and released to appear.

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Racist language draws physical reaction from offended friend DEAR ABBY: A foreign friend used the “n” word while commenting about an employee at a hotel we were staying in. After he said it a second time, I slapped him and told him that word was never acceptable, regardless of the reason.

I feel bad about hitting him, but entirely justified in motive and intent. I really can’t think of another, more effective way of registering how offended I am in a situation like this. Should I apologize? Should it be a qualified apology?

I tried to explain the complex racial history of the U.S. and why the word was so hurtful, but he seemed disinclined to understand.

What is the right way to react in such a situation? — ANONYMOUS IN THE USA DEAR ANONYMOUS: You should not have let the first remark go without speaking up. The right way to respond to the person’s racist comment would have been to say that it offended you and you would prefer not to hear that kind of language from him again. Physical violence is not the correct way to get a point across.

If you must associate with this person, apologize for flying off the handle. Otherwise, avoid him.

DEAR ABBY: I’m in love with two men. My husband, “Victor,” and I have been together for nine years and were married last year.

The other man in my life, “Wade,” was my boss, and we’ve been seeing each other for two years.

They are polar opposites and make me happy in different ways.

I was engaged and planning my wedding when Wade and I started our relationship. I chose to marry Victor for emotional stability and

because we had built a life together. I can’t imagine a life without him. At the same time, I can’t imagine not being with Wade.

If I stop seeing Wade, I know I won’t be happy and he’ll always be on my mind. I will always wonder about what could have been. If I divorce my husband, I’ll break his heart, and it won’t be easy.

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WATERLOO — Waterloo police apprehended a hospital patient who is accused of stealing an ambulance from a parking bay and smashing through a closed garage door.

Police say the man, who was being treated for mental health issues at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, took the ambulance about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and drove through the door. After a brief chase by police, the man left the ambulance and disappeared into a neighborhood before police captured him in the area.

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Iowa regulators to discuss Bettendorf mental hospital BETTENDORF — A national company wants to build a large psychiatric hospital in eastern Iowa, but current hospitals and the state’s largest health-insurance company oppose it. The Iowa Health Facilities Council will vote on whether to issue a “certificate of need” on Wednesday for a proposed $14 million, 72-bed psychiatric hospital in Bettendorf. Their role is to decide whether large health-care projects are economically feasible or whether they’d drive up costs by duplicating what’s already available.

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Police seek $30K to review traffic stop racial bias DUBUQUE— The Dubuque Police Department has asked the City Council for $30,000 to hire an independent research firm to analyze racial disparities in traffic stops that officers conduct. City council members considered the request during a public budget hearing Monday.

Internal department reviews show that minority drivers are stopped at disproportionately higher rates than white people.

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DES MOINES — Former Iowa state Sen. Kent Sorenson has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct a day before his scheduled trial in a domestic abuse case.

Defense attorney Thomas H. Miller said Tuesday that a plea agreement had been reached with prosecutors. Sorenson had been charged with domestic abuse and two counts of interference with official acts. He was arrested in July after officers arrived at his rural Warren County home to intervene in an argument involving him and his wife.

5 School opens gender-neutral bathrooms for students, staff

DES MOINES — A Des Moines public high school has opened two gender-neutral bathrooms for students and staffers. Theodore Roosevelt High School principal Kevin Biggs said Tuesday that two staff-only, single-toilet bathrooms no longer have symbols for males or females.

A sign now on each says “All-gender restroom,” and each is available for students and staff members.

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Iowa approved to proceed with Medicaid privatization DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa can proceed with the privatization of its $4.2 billion Medicaid program but will need to wait until April 1 to make the formal switch, federal officials announced Tuesday.

In a letter to Iowa Medicaid Director Mikki Stier, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the state had made significant improvements following a 60-day delay past its original Jan. 1 start date.

Iowa officials had been preparing for a potential March 1

switch. In its letter, CMS Director Vikki Wachino said the state may move ahead with the switch in April 1. She said the agency will continue to monitor the state’s progress.

“Iowa has made significant progress since December to stand up their systems, call center and provide the information needed for beneficiaries to know what they need to do and where to get the care they need,” CMS spokesman Aaron Albright said in a statement.

CMS in December post-

poned the state’s original plan to begin managed care on Jan. 1, saying too many issues remained to safely transfer the care of 560,000 poor and disabled residents to three private for-profit insurance companies.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad in January 2015 announced a plan to shift the Medicaid program from state-run to a fully managed care program, saying it would save money and provide better care. It’s a significant change in the care of about 18 percent of the state’s population

Newton man wins two lotto prizes in less than a week Newton Daily News CLIVE — A Newton man has claimed two lottery prizes in less than a week.

On Thursday, Joe Revell claimed a $1,000 top prize in the lottery’s “I Heart Bacon” scratch game and then topped that by claiming a $30,000 top prize Monday on a “Bonus Crossword” scratch ticket.

Revell bought both of his winning tickets at Kum & Go, 1708 S. Eighth Ave. in Newton.

He said he bought his $1,000-winning ticket there Thursday, and on Saturday, he bought the $30,000-winning one.

“Just g o t l u c k y, ” Revell told lottery employees Monday as he claimed Revell his latest big prize. “Same Kum & Go, same person sold it to me. I don’t know. I guess I’m on a roll.”

The 36-year-old, who delivers furniture for Store For Homes Furniture in Newton, said he thought he had 10 complete words on his winning ticket, and with that the game’s $30,000 top prize, but

he wasn’t completely sure until he had his ticket verified Sunday at the same Kum & Go. “I thought I messed up. I kept going back and forth from nine to 10 words,” Revell said.

“It took forever for the attendant to tell me that I won. She built the suspense up forever.”

When his winning ticket was confirmed, Revell said he started celebrating in the store.

“I hugged the guy behind me,” he said. “I was pretty excited.”

Revell said he plans to spend a portion of his winnings on a new two-seat go-kart for him and his son.

who use the Medicaid program for health care. The program is funded with state and federal dollars.

He released a statement Tuesday saying the approval gives certainty to patients and providers.

“Iowa is ready for a new system that provides access through more doctors and will create a more sustainable Medicaid program for taxpayers,” he said.

Senate Democrats who have fought to delay or stop the transition to managed care

House OKs several bills that would expand gun rights in Iowa DES MOINES (AP) — Children under 14 would be able to use handguns with parental supervision in Iowa under a bill approved Tuesday by the Republican-majority House, as the chamber’s lawmakers passed several measures to expand gun rights in the state.

The five bills now head to the Democratic-controlled Senate, where it’s unclear if they will get enough support to advance.

Among the bills debated was the measure to allow a child of any age to use a pistol or revolver with direct supervision of a parent or guardian.

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NHS’s Annual Night of Jazz set for Friday Newton Daily News

Seth Banwell, will perform the following selections: “Blue Train,” featuring soloists: Sadie Steinbach, tenor sax; “At the End of the Day,” featuring soloists: Peter Larson, alto sax; and Lexie Trout, piano; and “Area 51,” featuring soloists: Brock Jordan, trombone; Olivia Bautista, tenor sax; Jillian Waits, bass; Morgan Linahon, alto sax; and Luke Zaabel, trumpet.

The Newton High School Jazz Lab, which rehearses weekly after school, will perform four selections for jazz enthusiasts: “St. James Infirmary,” “Salsa on the Side,” “A Child is Born” and “Orange Sherbert.”

The Newton High School Music Department’s annual Night of Jazz will be at 6:30 p.m.

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Dessert will be served at the conclusion of the concert in the high school cafeteria at no charge. Admission to the concert is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

The Berg Middle School Jazz Band, comprised of nearly 40 seventh and eighth grade students who have been practicing since November, will start the evening with bang. The middle school jazz band, under the direction of

The Newton High School Jazz I has selected six tunes to perform that jazz lovers will surely enjoy. Selections are: “Groovin’ Hard,” “Spring will Really Hang You Up the Most;” “Cold Duck,” “Flirtibird,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” and “Coconut Champagne.” The Jazz Lab and Jazz I are under the direction of Jim Bereends.

The NHS Midnight Express, directed by David Baxter, will perform the following selections: “The More I See You,” “Almost Like Being in Love,” and a Beatles Medley, “Golden Slumber/Carry that Weight” with special guests, BMS Cardinal Company.

Submitted Photo Pictured are members of NHS Jazz I. Front row: saxophones, front left, Jacob Murphy, Kate Wyre and Jessie Smith. Second row: trombones, from left, Andrew Weiland, Grant Nook, Madison Bleeker and Nic Tremel. Third row: rhythm section, from left, Leah Hunter, Nathan Miller, Jonah Keeton, Nick VerSteeg and Stephanie Hoebelheinrich. Back row: trumpets, from left, Tessa Keeton, Adrienne Bergman, Parker Creech, Sarah Jackson and Maddy Berstler.

Not pictured: Carolyn Thurmond, trombone; Emily Mehmen, sax; Katherine Thorpe, sax.

Newton Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop Thursday Program offers opportunity to meet officers, discuss community issues Newton Daily News

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Humphrey garners sixth-place state medal Cardinals roll up seventh-place finish at Class 2A state bowling meet

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Strikes and spares drive pin count, which is what matters in bowling.

Newton High’s Cardinal girls were going after a higher pin count competing in Tuesday’s 2016 Iowa Class 2A State Bowling Tournament at Plaza Lanes. Their season-high match score was 2,470.

The Cardinals fell short of their goal as a team Tuesday, but had a solid state tournament. Newton was led by seniors Madison Humphrey and Mariah Gonzales, who were in their second straight state tournament, to seventh place with a final pin total of 2,376.

“We struggled as a team today,” Newton head coach Brett Jacobs said. “We had a lot of splits and some missed single pins.”

Humphrey garnered her second consecutive state individual medal. She rolled a 415 series in the two individual games to finish in a three-way tie for sixth place. Humphrey had games of 220 and 195.

She was nine pins away from the fifth-place score.

“It’s pretty great to end the season and my high school career with another state medal — one place higher than last year,” Humphrey said. “I reached my personal goal. As a team, we were great today.

It is a very tough competition, and for me, our team was amazing in how we handled things today.”

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Madison Humphrey placed in the top 10 at the 2016 Class 2A state bowling tournament Tuesday. She rolled a 415 series, finishing in a threeway tie for sixth place. It was her second consecutive top-10 finish at the state meet.

girls’ Class 2A championship with a 3,071 led by the individual champion junior Leah Frost. Frost had a 500 series, 290 and 210.

Ottumwa was second at 2,863 followed by Marion at 2,777. Western Dubuque placed fourth, 2,692, Denison-Schleswig was fifth, 2,577, and Sioux City North took sixth, 2,428.

After the two individual games, Newton had a 1,618 pin count. In the Baker

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News A little fist pump from junior Alexis Etter, above, after picking up a spare. At right, Newton High’s girls and coaches file in during the parade of teams before Tuesday’s Class 2A state bowling tournament in Des Moines.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Celebrating with a teammate is Newton High senior Mariah Gonzales after a strike at Tuesday’s 2A state bowling tournament. Gonzales was in her second straight state meet.

Games, the Cardinals rolled scores of 169, 107, 164, 169 and 149.

“We didn’t do as well as I thought we were going to do as a team today,” Gonzales said. “Having four people who had never experienced state — bowling or just watching it — we had some nerves to begin with. When we got to the second game, everyone pulled together, settled down and zeroed in on it.”

Gonzales went in to state with a goal of earning one of the top 10 individual medals.

She finished 29th overall with a 342 on games of 162 and 180.

“Those aren’t bad games for me, but here at state the competition is tough. Some of these girls can really put up big numbers,” Gonzales said. “It’s always fun here, and the atmosphere today was great.”

Sophomore Kaytie Hughes didn’t seem to be nervous at

her first state meet, serving up a strike to open the tournament for Newton. Junior Lizzy Coyle had an open frame to start, but came back with a strike in the second frame. Junior Alexis Etter had a strike in her first frame of the state tournament.

The Cardinals began their second individual games with three straight strikes by Hughes, sophomore Kayla Sopher and Coyle. Hughes flirted with a fourth strike, knocking down nine pins and got the spare.

Hughes had four strikes in her first game and four more in her second game. Coyle recorded three strikes in her second game.

Gonzales left one pin standing in the first fame of the second game, but threw five strikes over the next nine frames. She ended with three straight strikes — two in the 10th frame.

Humphrey’s second game had six strikes. She went out much as her classmate — three straight strikes, two in the 10th frame. Humphrey’s third roll in the 10th knocked down nine pins while Gonzales left three pins standing in her bonus roll of the 10th.

Hughes finished 37th overall at 309 on games of 155 and 154. Coyle placed 42nd at 287 (134-147) followed by Etter at 45th with a 271 (133-138) and Sopher at 46th with a 245 (104-141).

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Class 3A District 12 Newton vs. Grinnell, 8 p.m.

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Lynnville-Sully, TBA Monday Basketball Boys Substate Class 3A Substate 6 Final at Southeast Polk Newton, TBA

Hawkeyes control Big Ten destiny despite loss to PSU IOWA CITY (AP) — For Iowa, the math is simple.

Four straight wins would make the Hawkeyes outright Big Ten champions for the first time in 46 years.

It won’t be easy.

No. 8 Iowa (206, 11-3 Big Ten) is a half-game behind the Hoosiers (22-6, 12-3) entering Wednesday’s home game against Wisconsin (17-10, 9-5).

Indiana also holds a tiebreaker after beating the Hawkeyes earlier this month.

But four consecutive wins would put Iowa at 15-3. Maryland (235, 11-4) and Indiana would both have at least four league losses under such a scenario.

In essence, the Big Ten title chase is still convoluted for everyone but Iowa as long as the Hawkeyes can play as well as they have for most of the season. The schedule includes games against Wisconsin, Indiana and road trips to Ohio State and Michigan.

“The next four games are really all against very good teams. So hopefully we’ll play well, play a little better than we have recently. We’re close,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said.

After losing a close game to Indiana on the road, the Hawkeyes barely held off Minnesota at home and lost at Penn State, which is just 5-9 in the league. The loss to the Nittany Lions prompted a players-only meeting on Saturday, which the Hawkeyes said was mostly positive.

McCaffery pointed to Iowa’s recent defensive performances — which have been as good as they’ve been in years for much of the year — as an area in need of immediate improvement.

The Hawkeyes allowed nearly 10 points more per game than their season average (69.3) in their last three outings.

“Our defense has to get better, especially with the weapons that we’re going to face on Wednesday,” McCaffery said. “When I say we need to get better at defense, it will never be one thing ... It’s not ‘OK, we’re not doing one thing.’ Our defense hasn’t been awful, but it hasn’t been as good as it needs to be.”

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Hawks win, advance to 1A district title game

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — For the second time this season, Lynnville-Sully of the South Iowa Cedar League West played Belle Plaine of the SICL East. The first meeting was in conference action in December with the Hawks winning, 68-56.

On Tuesday, more was on the line as the No. 10 Hawks clashed with Belle Plaine in a Class 1A District 10 semifinal contest at Meskwaki Settlement. The result was the same as the Hawks eliminated the Plainsmen from postseason contention, 54-38.

In the late game of the semifinal doubleheader, host Meskwaki Settlement’s Warriors decked another SICL team, BGM, 75-57.

Lynnville-Sully (22-1) plays Meskwaki (19-4) in the District 10 final at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday at the Roundhouse in Marshalltown. It is the first of two games in a Class 1A-Class 3A district final doubleheader. Newton plays Grinnell in the 3A District 12 title game at 8 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully averages 60 points a game to Meskwaki’s 69 points. One of the Hawks’ mainstays is their defense, as they’ve allowed an average of 38 points a game in 23 games.

The Warriors give up 50 points a game on average.

Tuesday’s semifinal didn’t

It wasn’t going our way early on, but the guys kept battling,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Nick Harthoorn said. “We were able to make a few big shots to start the fourth quarter, which created a little gap for us.”

The Hawks shot 35 percent, 17-of-49, from the field while holding the Plainsmen to 29 percent, 12-of-41.

At the free-throw line, Lynnville-Sully cashed in 14-of21 attempts and Belle Plaine was 9-of-15.

Junior Tyler Van Zante posted a game-high 24 points, hitting three 3-pointers and sinking 9-of-12 free throws for the Hawks. Sophomore Jesse Van Wyk dished out six assists.

Hawk senior Kyle Van Dyke pulled down nine of the team’s 32 rebounds and freshman Rylan James had seven rebounds.

Belle Plaine was led by Brant DeMeulenaere’s 18 points. He nailed four 3-pointers for the Plainsmen.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully junior Ryan Hofer handles the basketball out front during a home game earlier this season. The Hawks rallied from a first-quarter deficit Tuesday against Belle Plaine to win a Class 1A District 10 semifinal, 54-38, at Meskwaki Settlement. They play the Meskwaki Warriors on Thursday in the district final at Marshalltown.

start out well for Lynnville-Sully. The Hawks fell behind 15-6 to the Plainsmen after one quarter of play.

Lynnville-Sully settled in and outscored Belle Plaine 22-9 in the second period to

gain a 28-24 halftime lead.

The Hawks went on a 1611 run in the third quarter to maintain their lead then finished it off with a 10-3 scoring edge in the final eight minutes.

“The guys stayed the course.

Belle Plaine 15-9-11-3—38 Lynnville-Sully 6-22-16-10—54 Lynnville-Sully (FG/3-pt): Van Zante 3/3-91-24, Ehresman 3-2-4-8, Van Dyke 3-0-1-6, Van Wyk 0/1-1-4-4, James 2-0-1-4, Kuhlmann 0/1-0-2-3, Trettin 0/1-0-1-3, Collins 1-0-0-2. TOTALS: 11/6-14-14-54.

Belle Plaine (FG/3-pt): Slaymaker 0-0-1-0, Ehlen 0/1-4-3-7, Northrop 1-1-4-3, Bohlen 1-0-1-2, Mantz 1-0-2-2, DeMeulenaere 3/40-4-18, Zumbach 0-0-3-0, Reineke 0-4-3-4, Baburek 1-0-0-2. TOTALS: 7/5-9-21-38.

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

C-M boys can’t overcome slow start against Thunder

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLO — During the first meeting between Colfax-Mingo and Grand View Christian earlier this season, the Thunder jumped out to a 15-point advantage after one quarter and coasted to an 18-point victory.

Tuesday was a different movie for both teams, but the ninth-ranked Thunder presented a similar script during a Class 1A District 12 semifinal at Colo-NESCO High School.

Top-seeded Grand View Christian once again put the game away in the first quarter. Six of the Thunder’s 11 made 3-pointers came in the first quarter as Grand View Christian put up 30 points in the first eight minutes, scored 51 by halftime and cruised to a 77-54 win.

“There weren’t any surprises,” Colfax-Mingo coach John Borts said. “I scouted them several times and had film on them besides the time we played them. They are just so efficient with what they do.”

The Tigerhawks made a run in the opening quarter to cut an 18-3 deficit down to five, and trimmed an 18-point deficit down to 12 in the third quarter. But every time Colfax-Mingo came with a run, the Thunder punched back with a spurt of their own.

“They have at least four 3-point shooters on the floor at all times,” Borts said. “We worked very hard in practice for four days and went over everything they were going to do.

“They are still efficient enough to make it work and make it work well.”

The Thunder scored the first 10 points of the game as Stephen Glenn and Noah Burt both canned treys. Backto-back 3-pointers by Robbie Seyler and Grant DeMeulenaere made it 18-3.

Colfax-Mingo (13-10) battled back though. An 10-0 run got the Tigerhawks to within five. During that stretch, Colin Lourens and Jarod Nichols each scored four points and Jacob Lietz turned a steal at one end into a layup at the other.

Grand View Christian countered the Tigerhawks’ run

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Jacob Lietz scores two of his six points against ninth-ranked Grand View Christian in the Class 1A District 12 semifinals Tuesday at Colo-NESCO. The Tigerhawks lost 77-54, ending their season at 13-10.

with a 10-2 run of its own to push the lead back to 28-15. It stayed a 13-point game after one quarter.

Borts quickly called another timeout early in the second quarter after the Thunder (231) scored the first four of the frame. The two teams traded buckets for three straight possessions until consecutive 3-pointers from Seyler and Burt pushed the Thunder lead to 47-25.

“Our emphasis was totally to get off to a good start,” Borts said. “We talked about being as tight as we can be on their shooters and not let them get off to a hot start. Yet they still did. We had a plan, and we tried to get it done, but Grand View Christian is just very good.”

Colfax-Mingo closed the half on a 10-4 run thanks to triples by Nichols and Jared Myers, but the Thunder still

led by 16 at the break.

The Tigerhawks had one more run in them in the second half. Trailing 56-39, Lietz got a bucket and was fouled, Lourens went 1-of-2 from the free-throw line, and Nichols converted a steal into a layup to trim the Thunder lead to 12.

Another answer though by Grand View Christian pushed its lead back to 15 with one quarter to play and the Thunder advanced to Thursday’s district final with a 23-point win.

“I am proud of our kids. The loss wasn’t because of lack of effort,” Borts said. “We made a run at them a couple times, but we wasted a few opportunities at the offensive end.”

Grand View Christian faces third-ranked Colo-NESCO in that district final, which will take place at 7 p.m. in Ankeny.

The winner of that contest plays in a substate final Saturday in Knoxville.

Lourens led the Tigerhawks with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Nichols added 15 points, four rebounds and three steals. Myers scored nine points and dished out six assists. Jacob Lietz had four rebounds and three assists.

The Tigerhawks graduate nine seniors from this year’s team, including Lourens, Myers, Lietz, Blake Summy, Sean Borts, Kyle Breen, Nicholas Deal, Michael Deal and Gabe Simpson.

This group helped lead the Tigerhawks to 13 wins this season, which is the most at Colfax-Mingo since the 200203 team won 14 games.

“This group of seniors is an awesome group of young men,” Borts said. “I have coached for 30-plus years, and they are as much fun to be around as any group I’ve had. It chokes me up just trying to talk about them.”

Colfax-Mingo 17-18-13-6—54 Grand View Christian 30-21-12-14—77 C-M (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Jacobs 0-0-3-0, Myers 4/1-0-1-9, Summy 1-0-4-2, Lietz 3-02-6, Nichols 6/1-2-3-15, Lourens 8-6-1-22.

Totals: 22/2-8-14-54.

GVC (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): DeMeulenaere 4/27-1-17, Burt 5/4-4-1-18, Glenn 7/2-2-1-18, Seyler 5/3-0-2-13, Long 3-0-2-6, Crabb 0-0-1-0, Montes 2-1-4-5. Totals: 26/11-1312-77.

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

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You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of February, 2016, the undersigned was appointed as Administrator of the estate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY 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 11th day of February, 2016. /S/ George L. Stevens George L. Stevens 704 South 5th Avenue East Newton, Iowa 50208 Administrator of the estate Houser, Berkland & Simonson Attorneys for Estate 335 East Main Street P.O. Box 247 Belmond, Iowa 50421 Date of second publication: 24th day of February, 2016 February 17 & 24th City of Newton Disbursements 2-16-16 Vendor Amount Description Adams Door Company.$1,815.00 Service Ahlers & Cooney P C......$370.00 Service Alliant Energy...............$6,325.44 Utility Applied Industries Technologies................$1,244.46 Supplies Armstrong, Craig...............$29.70 Reimb Audio Editions.................$273.75 Books Auditor of State................$850.00 Service Baker & Taylor..............$2,232.79 Books Barney's Wrecker & Crane........... ..........................................$20.00 Service BlueTarp Financial Inc.......$45.88 Supplies Book Farm Inc.....................$4.95 Books Bound Tree Medical LLC.$821.29 Supplies Brick Gentry P.C...........$7,575.00 Service Bruske Products................$90.08 Supplies C. H. McGuiness Co Inc............. ........................................$388.00 Service Caldwell Brierly Chalupa Nuzum PLLC....$535.00 Service Cappy's Tire & Auto Service........ ..........................................$37.00 Service Card Services...............$5,745.16 Supplies Carter, Chris.................$1,030.00 Service Cengage Learning...........$102.80 Books Center Point Large Print..$211.83 Books Central Iowa Distributing Inc................$105.00 Supplies Centre for Arts and Artists............ ........................................$500.00 Service Chamber of Commerce...$640.00 Service Civicplus.......................$4,696.53 Service Clapsaddle-Garber Assoc............ ........................................$785.22 Service CompToday.....................$186.86 Disability Computer Pro....................$89.98 Supplies Computer Resource Specialists....................$4,685.47 Service Continental Research......$120.18 Supplies Cummins Central Power .$877.14 Service Cummins, Nick................$228.48 Reimb Davis Equipment Corp....$624.81 Supplies Davis, Katrina....................$72.45 Reimb DC Sports........................$177.50 Supplies Demco.............................$633.21 Supplies Des Moines Stamp Mfg.....$57.40 Supplies Dodd Trash Hauling & Recycling..................$8,318.00 Service Dultmeier Sales...............$250.30 Supplies EMC Fire.........................$675.00 Service Evoqua Water Technologies LLC...........$500.00 Supplies Fareway...........................$111.44 Supplies FBG Service Corporation............. .....................................$2,641.00 Service Forbes Office Solutions...$729.15 Supplies G and L Clothing.............$169.98 Supplies G&K Services..................$374.64 Service Gall's LLC..........................$83.11 Supplies Golf Cars of Iowa...............$16.98 Supplies Gralnek-Dunitz................$485.00 Service Greenleaf Technologies Inc......... ........................................$287.25 Supplies Gronewold Bell Kyhnn & Co PC............$2,000.00 Service HLW Engineering Group.............. .....................................$7,150.00 Service Homeguard Security Alarm.......... ........................................$165.00 Service Hometown Press...............$51.87 Service Hotsy Cleaning Systems.$416.00 Supplies Hy-Vee Inc.......................$104.95 Supplies IAAWP Conference...........$85.00 Training Iowa Dept of Natural Resources......$15,618.68 Service Iowa Dept of Natural Resources...........$700.00 Dues Iowa Dept of Natural Resources...........$700.00 Dues Iowa Dept of Public Safety........... ........................................$588.00 Service Iowa Fire Equipment.........$48.00 Supplies Iowa State University Registration......$50.00 Training JEMS.................................$24.00 Subscription Jerico Services Inc.......$1,078.00 Supplies Johnson Aviation.............$425.72 Reimb Keltek Incorporated......$8,128.08 Equipment Key Cooperative...........$5,381.29

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council approved Schedule 16-1: Assessments for the Expenses of Nuisance Abatement has been filed with the Jasper County Treasurer under the authority of Iowa Code §364.12. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest within thirty days, and thereafter all unpaid special assessments bear interest at the rate specified by the council. All properties are located within the City of Newton, Iowa.

Schedule 16-1.

Deed/Contract Holder Karey Brown Citi Mortgage Inc. Brian Hearl Robert Jenkins Parcel Number 826303016 833252005 833252024 835407013 Address 809 E 13th St N 917 1st Ave W 1001 1st Ave W 2211 S 7 Ave E Total Amount Assessed $227.30 $75.00 $75.00 $222.00

Deed/Contract Holder Karey Brown Citi Mortgage Inc. Brian Hearl Robert Jenkins Parcel Number 826303016 833252005 833252024 835407013 Address 809 E 13th St N 917 1st Ave W 1001 1st Ave W 2211 S 7 Ave E Total Amount Assessed $227.30 $75.00 $75.00 $222.00 February 24 and March 2

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Sealed bids for the work comprising the improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00 pm CDT on March 22, 2016, in the office of the Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA. Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 pm CDT on March 22, 2016, in the Public Works Office, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA, for consideration by the Newton City Council at its meeting on April 4, 2016 at the Newton City Council Chambers. The City of Newton reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Work on the improvement shall commence upon approval of the contract by the Council and issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and be completed as stated below.

Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of contract a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to the Jurisdiction, for the faithful performance of the contract, in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the contract. Said corporate surety bond shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, and protect and save harmless the City of Newton from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement caused by failures in materials and construction for a period of up to 4 years from and after acceptance of the contract. Said bid security shall be in the amount fixed in the Instruction to Bidders and shall be in the form of a cashier's check or a certified check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or on an FDIC insured bank chartered under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; or a bid bond on the form provided in the contract documents with corporate surety satisfactory to the Jurisdiction.

The bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the specifications.

The City of Newton reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of bids and no bid may be withdrawn during this period. in The City of Newton, accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Contractor shall fully complete the project within 90 working days, with the substantial completion on or before November 12, 2016. Should the contractor fail to complete the work in this timeframe, liquidated damages of $100.00 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract term.

The City of Newton does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the jurisdiction.

Copies of the contract bid documents and plans are available at no cost from the City of Newton Public Works Office, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA. General Nature of Public Improvement: 2016 - S 2nd Ave Street Improvements Project Project consists of the construction of new PCC curb sections and side road intersections, milling the existing street and resurfacing with new hot-mix asphalt, PCC sidewalks and pedestrian curb ramps, streetscape lighting and plantings, and storm sewer improvements along S 2nd Ave, between W 4th St S and E 4th St S. This Notice is given by authority of the City of Newton Katrina Davis, City Clerk, City of Newton, Iowa February 24

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Education of the Newton Community School District will conduct a public hearing in the Newton Community School District Board Room, 700 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 at 6:45 PM on the 14th day of March, 2016 at which place and time any person interested may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specification, or contract for, or cost of the Emerson Hough Elementary School Remodel Project.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the Superintendent's Office and may be inspected by all interested parties.

By order of the Board of Education Newton Community School District Newton, Iowa By: Sheri Benson, Board President Attest: Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary/Business Manager February 24

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2002 GRAY, extended cab Chevy Silverado. Fully loaded with towing package, leather, heated seats, automatic seats, mirrors, etc. 207k miles and some very minor dents/scratches. Engine runs perfect.

Recently fully detailed and new battery. $7,000 OBO. Contact Cody if interested at 515-681-1373

2005 CHEVY Silverado, extended cab, 4 door, 86 thousand miles, runs & drives perfect $7,250.00.

(515) 729-8024.

1956 PREMIER Lincoln 4 door car. Body and interior excellent, motor runs, auto transmission, air, stored, been garaged for 25 years.

Can be seen in Newton.

Call 715-891-1500 or 970290-9135. $4,950. or best offer!

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

2001 SILVERADO 2500 HD Ext cab 4dr. 10 ply tires. Allison auto trans. HD hitch New plates $6000 obo 641-792-8564

2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860 1984 PRAIRIE Schooner 5th wheel camping trailer, 32 feet, good tires, needs work, used once. $1,200.

792-4334.

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

2013 FORD Focus SE auto, well equipped, clean, 32500 miles, 40 MPG $8950. 641-792-9751.

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

PRODUCTION

Would you like to join a innovative company? Are you dependable, quality conscious and in need of a challenge? JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for 1st and 3rd shift production positions.

TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks: •LTL TRUCK DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores) Annual avg earning potential $84,000 •TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS (No Touch) Earning potential avg. $66,000 year •Home Weekly •Paid Vacation •Full Benefit Package• Paid Holidays Class A CDL & at least 2 years current OTR exp.

Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241 email: jobs@ashleydistributionservices.com or www.ashleydistributionservices.com to apply under jobs

NOW HIRING! Residential and Commercial Drivers in Des Moines, IA! $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

Requirements Over 21 Years Old Class A or B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement 1+ Years Experience Come Work for the Industry Leader!

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We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Competitive wages • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) • Off shift wage differential • Employee discounts In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell production team, please apply in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (South side of street)

EMPLOYMENT

Positions Available Premium Pay

• MDS Coordinator

• RN/LPN • CNA

• Activity Director • Dietary Aide

Grinnell Health Care Center 415 6th Ave W., Grinnell, IA 641-236-6511 Fax: 641-236-3714 Resumes may be emailed to

Interior Doors-Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer

grinnell.don@chosenhc.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR RN’S AND LPN’S IN NEWTON!

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Nurse Force has immediate openings for FT and PT with private duty pediatric home care case in Newton. Shifts are 10 hours a day.

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NURSE FORCE 2900 Westown Parkway #200 West Des Moines, IA 515-224-4566 ACHC Accredited

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We strive for the best customers service and team work.

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In the Classifieds

Astrograph

Organizing independent efforts is the main order of business early on, as the first part of the day is ruled by meticulous, organized Virgo. The progressing day will shift the focus to new interests and people. Libra lunar energies take hold to remind us that no one is truly alone -- and besides, it’s more fun to work and play with a counterpart.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 24). Get used to those butterflies in your stomach, because this is going to be an exciting year. In March you’ll solve a mystery and get a new friend out of the deal. You’ll earn the money to move forward with a

personal goal before June. Family additions and events happen in July. Capricorn and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 29, 31, 28 and 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

An experiment isn’t just something you do; it’s also something you are. If you’re lucky, what you try will please you.

But either way, your willingness to commit to uncertainty can only result in greater selfknowledge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You refuse to let anyone else define you and you certainly won’t be limited by your selfdefinition, either. That’s just

another opinion (even if it happens to be yours). In each moment you decide whom to be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You know that being able to grasp the psychology of another person is absolutely necessary if you’re to get that person’s quality attention and keep it for any amount of time. This will be your main study of the day.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Stifling your energies can cause illness and sadness. Express yourself! Get the frustration out of your system, but also let all that joy, curiosity and excitement take form.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Complaining is easy -- all you have to do is point a finger and state

what’s not working. Anyone can do that! You’ll differentiate yourself by making the more difficult choice to help, cooperate and make a change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Your habits aren’t you; they are just routines you’ve learned and repeated, routines that can be dropped, changed or replaced.

You’re already thinking of dropping a habit you once mistook for your destiny.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Sure, you’re capable of doing more -- and so are most humans. We often don’t test the theory, though, until we’re pushed. That’s why an ambitious (or aggressive) Capricorn friend is invaluable now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

If you tell them exactly what to do, most of the people around you now will take the time to do it. But to you, love is not having to tell them. The one who moves on his or her own initiative has your heart!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The competition is on. It’s not official; nor is it organized.

Perhaps the others involved don’t even realize they are in the game! Still, this is happening. Awareness is your winner’s advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The crisis of faith or bout of skepticism you work your way through this morning will be completely gone in the afternoon light. Your goals are

obtainable, your wishes favored for coming true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Relax. You needn’t worry about what value you are adding to the situation. Everyone else is way beyond that now.

They know that your value is inherent, and you need to start believing that, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You’re so observant and clever now that you could prove any point you want to make: true, worthy, accurate or not. Before you go to any trouble, make sure your stance is worth getting behind.

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In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 RN-Clinical/MDS Coordinator

FT - primarily days hours with rotating on call Salary position

Make more than a living, Make a difference!

Newton Village Independent and Assisted Senior Housing is seeking to fill a rewarding position working with Seniors in our Assisted Living Community.

Must have Excellent Communication skills!

• Current RN License • Flexible Schedule 40 hours per week • Experience in Assisted Living, Home Health Care or Long-Term Care a plus • Supervisory Experience a plus • Scheduling Experience • Excellent salary and benefits package

Join our commitment to compassion, excellence, and innovation!

Apply in person at Newton Village or send resume rdaniels@elimcare.org

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208 We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

• CNA - Full Time 2-10 p.m.

• Care Attendant - Part Time Varied Shift, will train • RN every other weekend, day shift • Housekeeping - Part Time every other weekend, rotating schedule with 16 hours one week and 12 hours opposite week.

Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation!

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to: Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 rdaniels@elimcare.org www.elimcare.org Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

Part-Time Teller First Newton National Bank has an opportunity for an energetic, detail-oriented individual with excellent customer service skills. This 25+ hour per week, part-time teller position is located at our Colonial Plaza branch. The incumbent must be able to work a flexible Monday-Saturday schedule. Tellers handle routine financial transactions (deposits, withdrawals, advances, loan payments, merchant transactions, etc.), and balance these transactions daily while ensuring a positive interaction with customers.

Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum six months of experience in cash handling and customer service - Physical requirements: May be required to stand for extended periods of time and may be required to lift bags/boxes of coin weighing up to 50 pounds - Strong written and verbal communication skills To explore this great opportunity, please submit resumes with salary requirements by email to: smaasdam@firstnnb.com or mail to Susan Maasdam, First Newton National Bank, P.O. Box 489, Newton, Iowa 50208

InboundCustomer Customer Care Inbound CareSpecialists Specialists Needed in Newton, Needed in Newton,IAIA Call Center Hours of week Operations: Full-time 40 hours + per 10am-7pm Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm & Monday-Friday and Saturday 7:30am-4pm Saturday, 7:30am-4pm Start date April 4th Accepting applications We Offer: until March 6th • Starting pay $12.00/hr with earning potential

We Offer of 30K + (includes salary + monthly bonus)

• $12.00/hr No starting caps! pay, with an increase to $12.36 an hour after 90 days plusincluding monthly 401K, bonuses withdental, no caps • Great benefits, health, education assistance, = an earning potential of 30k+ and yourpaid firstvacations! year!

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Maintenance Technician

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for highly motivated individuals for Maintenance Technician positions to work third shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Must be willing and able to work overtime when required including Saturday.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Perform preventative maintenance • Trouble shoot • Small projects • Light grounds work • Small tool repair • Participate in maintenance team projects Requirements will include: • High School diploma or its equivalent is required; a two year technical degree is preferred.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power systems, PLCs, welding, three phase and DC motors, and paint systems is helpful.

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

JELD-WEN offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to evanersvelde@jeld-wen. com or apply in person at 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell Iowa (South side of street) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

Please be sure to attach a resume, including any prior customer service experience Please call 641-787-2150 with any questions

Due to growth Caleris has immediate Inbound Customer Service Support Openings IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Full time evenings

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