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City purchases former Juice and Junk

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The $550,000 purchase of the former Juice and Junk building and property was approved Monday by the Newton City Council.

The property, at 1205 W. 19th St. S., consists of 10.49 acres and was the location of the former Juice and Junk building and 56 mini-storage units in four separate buildings. Funds for the purchase will come from

the Commercial Dangerous and Dilapidated program approved in the 2015 bond.

“I drive by this facility frequently and I cannot tell you how beautiful it would be to not have to look at that,” councilwoman Evelyn George said. “I think there is nothing more beautiful than a successful business but an empty lot is better than an empty, dilapidated building.”

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File Photo A stockpile of 30-inch pipe waits in a farm field north of Highway 6 East on East 76th Street North, three miles east of Newton. The pipe intended for the pending Dakota Access Pipeline began arriving in Jasper County in April 2015.

The IUB will resume deliberations on the crude oil pipeline’s potential construction permit in Des Moines this week and could reach a decision Thursday.

IUB could issue pipeline ruling Thursday Deliberation resumes this week in Des Moines

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Newton Finance and Development Director Bryan Friedman gave the city council several examples of what the 10.49 acres purchased at the former Juice and Junk location could be used for including space for a couple of new businesses or apartments in the wooded area.

DES MOINES — The Iowa Utilities Board could rule this week on whether to issue or deny a construction permit to Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners for the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline after the completion of closed-session deliberations which are scheduled to resume Wednesday.

IUB spokesperson Don Tormey issued a statement Monday reiterating the board’s intention to resume open session at 1

p.m. Thursday in the board hearing room in Des Moines where IUB staff will likely present a draft order.

The proposed 1,134-mile DAPL would stretch through four central plains and Midwestern states, starting from the Bakken oil fields North Dakota to a hub in Patoka, Ill. The pipeline will carry 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day through the state. ETP — parent company of Dakota Access, LLC — plans to lay 343.43 miles of underground pipe in Iowa, with 33.73 miles in rural areas of Jasper County from

Lions Club wants more veterans to join Entrance and charter fees waived

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Lions Club International has develop a pilot incentive program designed to encourage veterans to join the organization.

According to both Jeanine Luetters of the Newton Lions Club and Lions Club International, the Veteran Program of the Lions Club is meant to include more veterans in their communities. The program is also designed to help utilize the leadership skills and sense of service typical for many veterans.

The U.S. military is in the midst of a massive drawdown process that is having an effect on how many honorable discharges are happening, increasing the total number of veterans almost exponentially.

The Department of Defense’s fiscal 2017 budget alone calls for

File Photo Lions Club International has an incentive program designed to encourage veterans to join the organization. One of the many fundraising causes of the Lions Club has been training of leader dogs for the blind.

a reduction of more than 19,000 personnel worldwide.

“There are so many skills, attributes and the dedication that veterans bring to service organizations,” Luetters said.

“Veterans have made so many contributions and sacrificed so much to serve our country.

They should be included more in the community.”

The program began in 2013 and is set to

end June 30. The main incentive to veterans is having all entrance or charter fees waived.

The national fee is about $25 per year; some local clubs have additional annual dues or fees.

According to Lions Club International, there are more than 700 clubs that have already taken advantage of the program by allowing at least one veteran to seve as a Lion under this

program.

Eligible veterans include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard personnel who are retired or were honorably discharged from these services, along with active-duty or retired National Guard and reserve personnel who were called to active duty.

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County Auditor announces bid for re-election

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrott announced Monday he is seeking re - el ec t i o n for his fourth term as county a u d i t o r.

He has served in the posiParrott tion since being elected in 2004.

“There are things that you can do to really help people and some of the accomplishments that we’ve done, I want to try to do some more,” Parrott said.

Those accomplishments include a heating and cooling system tax credit worth $547,000 to county. Parrott said he worked more than two and a half years to get the credit to the benefit of

country residents through tax savings, he said.

Parrott also collaborated with the Jasper County Board of Supervisors to refinance the county’s debt to save the taxpayers more than $2 million and is working to refinance additional 2007 bonds to save more taxpayer money, he said. In another money-saving venture, Parrott and his staff converted the county credit cards into one purchasing card program that charges no interest and returns a dividend on every dollar spent by Jasper County.

“The most rewarding thing is that local government really affects people.

In the end, it is the people here that fix the roads, mental health issues, police and fire protection and run the elections. Local government is the one that’s really can help individuals and that what I like about it,” Parrott said.

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IUB Chairperson Geri Huser said before deliberations recessed Feb. 19 the board will likely issue an order following deliberations Wednesday or Thursday.

The IUB is the last of the four major public utility boards and commissions that has not approved the DAPL. North Dakota, South Dakota and Illinois’ utility regulators approved portions of the project in late 2015 and in January.

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Baxter resident a new AAA junior member Eric Northrup, of Baxter, is now a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.

The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members.

Submitted Photo Avian influenza led to the cancellation of many county and state level poultry contests in 2015, but Newton High School FFA advisor and agriculture teacher James Horn said events are largely back on track this year.

Bird flu impacted FFA, but 2016 looks smoother Avian influenza doesn’t appear to have much effect on 2016

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

“There has never been a greater demand for locally produced food.”

When cancellations of both county- and state-level fair — James Horn, poultry shows were announced Newton High School Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor last year, there were some adjustments to be made by high A disaster was declared in 18 State University student teachschool FFA advisors in Iowa. counties, with Madison Coun- er Makayla Johnston, a Baxter Fortunately, after a tumul- ty being the closest to Jasper native, who conducts lessons on tuous 2015 in terms of deal- County. poultry topics and many other ing with the avian influenza, “We had between six and 10 items in the ag curriculum. it appears the industry is back kids who were affected by that,” A poultry-judging contest, on track, with the usual slate of Horn said. “It primarily affect- in which students are rated on county and state contests slated ed large barns and confine- how well they evaluate liveto be held as usual. ments, but it affected almost stock, is part of the annual Iowa James Horn, who is both everyone in ag in some way. “ Leadership Conference, set to an agriculture teacher and the Horn said the program was be held in Ames on April 17FFA advisor for Newton High at the stage of ordering chicks 19.

School, said students are pre- when the cancellations were The spring semester is a busy paring for poultry judging and announced. He said one unin- time for Newton’s 113 FFA to enter their own birds in con- tended benefit of the flu out- members. District conventions tests this year with the idea in break to students and small- this month are followed by the mind that contests will happen er producers was a temporary state Leadership Conference in as scheduled. spike in the demand for local April and the annual plant sale Avian influenza, found pri- eggs. fundraiser. marily in some of Iowa’s largHe said there is an overHorn said sees few of this er commercial confinements, all high interest in backyard year’s students ending up with still affected a great deal of farming in Iowa, one of the top either large cooperations or as high school and other compe- states in the nation for egg and main operators of large family tition levels in 2015, as all the poultry production. farms; agriculture will be suplive-animal portions of fair “There has never been a plementary income to many of poultry displays at fairs in all 99 greater demand for locally pro- them in the decades ahead. counties were canceled, as well duced food,” Horn said. “It’s a “You’re going to see a lot of as the Iowa State Fair compe- fantastic time to be in ag, be- these kids going into one of the tition. cause a lot of changes are hap- new ag science fields as a priPositive tests for avian in- pening.” mary career,” Horn said. “And fluenza were found at 77 sites Horn said there was still a living in out in the country or in 2015, affected more than 31 great deal of poultry lessons that someplace where they can run a million birds. There were 35 can take place in the classroom, small crop or livestock flock on positive tests from turkey sites as live birds were never neces- the side.” and only six were from the kind sarily an essential component of backyard flocks typical of of ag education. Horn is being Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 Newton FFA members. assisted this semester

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Farm production expenses drop for second year USDA Economic Research Service Multi-year reductions in farm production expenses are infrequent; it happened last over 1984-86.

The $3.8-billion (1 percent) forecast decline in 2016 follows an estimated $10.1-billion decline in 2015. Before then, production expenses increased, on average, 9 percent annually (in nominal terms) from 2010 to 2014.

Changes in input (expense) prices typically lag commodity price upswings and downswings. In 2016, the drop in expenses is expected to alleviate, but not completely offset, the drop in cash receipts and ultimately lead to tighter margins.

The forecast decline in expenses for 2016 is driven primarily by lower spending on feed, fuel and fertilizer, which outweigh expected increases in spending on hired labor, interest and property taxes/fees.

Despite the expectation of more cattle in 2016, feed expenses are forecast $2.7 billion (4.7 percent) lower due to lower feed prices. Livestock and poultry purchases are forecast to decline by 6.5 percent ($2.0 billion) in 2016 due to lower feeder cattle and barrow/gilt prices. Fuel and oil expenses are forecast to decrease by over 14 percent to $10.7 billion in 2016. This reflects the Energy Information Agencys forecast of the price of diesel and gasoline fuel, both projected down over 27 percent in 2016.

Fuel and oil expenses show a similar decline in 2015.

Seed, pesticide and fertilizer expenses, which are the principal inputs into crop production, together are expected to decrease by about $1 billion in 2016, driven primarily by lower fertilizer expenses. Labor costs are expected to increase in 2016 by more than 3 percent, with most of the increase driven by higher expected wage rates impacting hired labor.

In percentage terms, the largest forecast increase in farm production expenses is for interest outlays, projected up for the second year based on increases in farm debt and higher interest rates. Interest paid on debt secured by real estate is expected to increase by 4.4 percent in 2016, to $11.8 billion.

Interest payments for nonreal estate debt are also expected to increase by 10.6 percent based on continued demand for operating and other types of nonreal estate loans. This follows an estimated 20-percent increase in nonreal estate interest expense in 2015.

Net rent expense — the amount paid to rent land, adjusted for the landlord’s share of government payments and insurance indemnities and net of any expenses paid by the landlords — is forecast to increase by 2.9 percent to $21 billion in 2016.

As in recent years, the majority of net rent expense is forecast to be paid to nonoperator landlords as opposed to landlords who are also operators.

Property taxes and fees — which include real estate and personal property taxes, as well as motor vehicle registration and licensing fees — are expected to increase by 1.8 percent to $15.8 billion in 2016.

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Local & State News Pipeline Continued from Page 1A Labor unions and supporters of the project point to ETP projections that the $3.7 billion pipeline will create 2,000 to 4,000 jobs in Iowa, bring property tax revenue and free up railroad infrastructure — currently used to ship crude oil from the Bakken region — for grain and ag transport.

Opponents and environmentalists have taken the position that economic impact of the pipeline would be temporary, while carbon emissions from burning the Bakken crude contributes to global climate change. Some land rights advocates and affected Iowa landowners argue granting the right of eminent domain to a private company to excavate on more than 250 parcels, yet to sign voluntary easements with Dakota Access, does not benefit the state.

Council Continued from Page 1A The former gas station/ convenience store building has been mostly vacant for more than 10 years. In its current state, the building and property presents a poor image at the Interstate 80 exit 164, which serves as a primary entrance to the city.

“This is a prominent piece that sits at a main intersection so beautifying that is a gain in and of itself,” said Bryan Friedman, the city’s director of finance and development.

The property is owned by CSOI Corporation, which purchased it in 2003 and 2004 for $450,000. Friedman said in his report to the council that, though, $550,000 is a large

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A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released Tuesday shows a majority of Iowans favor the DAPL, however, pollsters did indicated support for the project has declined by 10 percent since February 2015. According to the poll, 47 percent of adult Iowans support the pipeline’s construction, while 40 percent of people polled are against it. Fourteen percent are unsure.

The IUB is in recess until Wednesday after closing its fifth day of deliberations last month.

It initially scheduled four days for deliberations, Feb. 8-11, but extended the proceeding to include Feb. 19, March 9 and 10 after not reaching a consensus.

IUB Spokesman Don Tormey said Iowa Code does not give the board a deadline in which to make a decision on the project.

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amount to pay, it is less than the price paid by CSOI when it is adjusted for inflation. The current assessed valuation of the property is $322,110.

Also, because there is an active mini-storage business that generates positive cash flow, the cost for the property remained competitive. The business does not, however, generate retail activity, which keeps the area stagnant.

Prior to being presented to council, the city did due diligence on the property, hiring Terracon environmental services to do a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.

The report found that the convenience store had proper clean-up documentation from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the removal of four fuel tanks, ranging

Cemetery clean-up will be March 21 Newton Daily News Newton Union Cemetery and Memorial Garden Cemetery clean-up will

Lions Continued from Page 1A non-political service organization founded by Melvin Jones in 1917, so it will celebrate its 100th birthday next year. As of April 2015, it had more than 46,000 local clubs and more than 1.4 million members in over 200 countries.

Despite a rich national and international history,

from 4,000 to 6,000 gallons, in 1989. The DNR certified that the site had no further action required in 2000.

In 2004, an additional three fuel tanks, ranging in size from 10,000 to 12,000 gallons, were removed with tests that followed revealing no issues and the DNR close-out paperwork property filed.

Two small 550 gallon fuel and oil thanks that had been removed in 1983 were noted in the report as not having a paper trail in the DNR file. Also, the 90 asbestos tests for the convenience store revealed the building was clean except for 735 square feed of floor tile.

The floor tile would need to be removed by a certified contractor prior to general demolition of the building.

Future plans for the prop-

Jasper County Officials on the Ballot

Continued from Page 1A In an area that is of particular interest to Parrott — his responsibility as the commissioner of elections — he and his staff have worked to keep up on technological advances to ensure a smooth voting process.

“We brought Jasper County’s voting system into the future by using an electronic poll book technology called the Precinct Atlas Program throughout the county and kept the county updated with leading edge voting equipment that makes the election process secure, accurate and efficient,” Parrott said.

Parrott does not take all of the credit for the

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The auditor’s office began accepting papers from those wanting to run for county offices on Monday. Anyone interested in completing paperwork must turn it in by 5 p.m. March 30.

Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty Halferty announced his bid for re-election Jan. 16 and officially filed Tuesday morning.

Jasper County Supervisor Supervisor Dennis Stevenson decided to step down from the position following his final year in office. Newton resident Sandy Shaver submitted her papers to run on Monday.

Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrott Parrott announced his intentions to seek re-election Monday. work that is done in his office. He is quick to mention his staff as the

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the Lions don’t necessarily have an official charter in every town and city. Even the rich volunteer environment of Newton didn’t lead to an official charter in October 2009.

While the Newton Lions are not as large in number as some of the other well-represented service groups and chapters in town, the club has still been a part of some much-needed community causes. Programs that train

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Anyone interesting in joining the Lions Club or learning more about can come to the March 22 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S.

erty include taking immediate steps to have the buildings demolished. A potential layout for redevelopment opportunities have been created with a 1.2 acre building site in the northeast corner of the property and a 2.6 acre flag lot immediately to the west. The remaining 6.7 acres of wooded land could potentially serve as a site for an apartment complex or other use that does not require high visibility.

Currently, the city is working with potential redevelopment prospects with proceeds from property sales and potential Tax Increment Finance project funds used to pay back the acquisition price. The city also anticipates having a longterm net gain with an increase in property and sales taxes Friedman said.

“As auditor, I am blessed to have one of the best staffs in the state made up of seven extremely bright and professional women, deputies Tina Mulgrew, Melissa Hartgers and Teresa Arrowood and clerks Jill Ingraham, Jenna Jennings, Jessie Lindeman and Susan Young. All of these women are leaders in their own right,” Parrott said.

Parrott started his career in Paige County as the county recorder.

After meeting former Jasper County Recorder Nancy Potter Parrott, he moved to the county to work as a clerk of the court.

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“This acquisition will have a significant impact on the western entrance into the Newton community. It will clear a tired, uninviting eye-sore and present a major opportunity for multiple redevelopment projects that would generate greater tax base and economic activity,” Friedman said.

In other business the council approved the purchase of a new snow plow truck for $86,413 from O’Halloran International. A snow equipment package was also approved for purchase for $67,757 from Henderson Equipment Company. The total cost of $154,170 will be paid with funds from the Newton Road Use Tax Fund.

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the auditor decided to retire and I was asked to run for the position. So, I said, sure I’ll give it a try,” Parrott said.

Currently, Parrott is a member of the Iowa Association of County Auditors Executive Board, acting President of the Iowa Precinct Atlas Consortium, Senior Legislative Liaison for the State Auditors Association and a member of the Great Plains Government Finance Officers Association where he serves as vice president.

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For the first time I can remember, we took my entire family’s photo. All 24 of us, from my newborn great-nephew to my dad at age 70 plus a few, got together to take a photo that is decades in the making.

I know as a kid we took a family photo because my mom had all of us in matching outfits. It wasn’t a big deal to me because I was in elementary school and thought it was cool to look like my sisters, but I’m sure they weren’t as enthusiastic as teenagers.

We also had many weddings we attempted to take family pictures at, but of course someone was always wearing a giant white dress and they weren’t exactly what you want to hang on your wall.

Our last attempt was at my

wedding which is coming up on nine years ago. At the rehearsal dinner, we tried to get the whole family together, but the pictures fell flat with a less than great setting and five 9 to 14 year old boys cooperating about as well as you would expect.

From then on we kept saying we would do it as soon as the latest baby that was born to the family was old enough to participate in the pictures.

During that time, my brother and I both had two kiddos and timing never seemed to work to our advantage.

The subject once again came up as our youngest kids eclipsed three years old, and we had added another to the crew in the form of my new niecein-law, if that is the correct term. The final push came as

my youngest nephew decided to enter the Army and would be leaving in a month’s time.

Nothing like a deadline to make things happen, and that is what I did. Out of the four weekends before he was leaving, I would be out of town for two of them and the final weekend was Easter. My brother and sisters also have busy work and activity schedules that ate up time in between.

The date of March 6 was suggested as a possible time to accomplish the task. Miraculously everyone could make it work, and we planned on lowkey but actual professional pictures at my parents house.

I was in charge of finding the photographer and after contacting a couple of locals with no luck, turned to my co-worker and notable photographer. He,

thankfully, was available and the plans were set.

After a brief discussion on what everyone would wear, we settled on, well, whatever everyone showed up in. The pictures went about as well as we could have hoped. The weather was great, except for a bit of wind and our photographer did a great job in dealing with, not our five youngest, but grown grandchildren.

I’m excited to have a photo of my family to hang in the house that I don’t have a wedding dress on or hadn’t hit middle school yet. Hopefully as the family continues to grow, we can get together a little more often to mark our family in time.

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Protecting the privacy of Iowans During last year’s session, I worked on an issue that was brought to my attention, by Marion County Attorney Ed Bull, regarding the difficulty involved with prosecuting individuals who violate the privacy of others via peeping. In Iowa, unless it can be proven that the

By Greg peeping aroused Heartsill the perpetrator, Iowa the law virtually Representative has no recourse for the victim.

In order to address this specific invasion of privacy, I introduced HF 183 last year. At the same time, there was another bill (HF 3) moving through the House Judiciary Committee dealing with the similar section of Iowa Code.

In order to expedite this issue, I worked with the author of HF 3 and several Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee to craft and adopt comprehensive language into HF 3 and garner bipartisan support for the bill.

The work paid off as the bill not only passed the House Judiciary Committee unanimously, but also the entire House Chamber (97-0)!

Unfortunately, the bill became a casualty of political crossfire and did not advance beyond last year’s second funnel deadline in the Senate.

Earlier this year, I reached out to Sen. Kevin Kinney (who chaired last year’s HF 3 subcommittee in the Senate) to see if there would be any possibility of moving the bill forward during this Session. Sen. Kinney recognized that the most likely way for the Senate leadership to move this legislation, would be to take the language from HF 3, incorporate it into a new Senate study bill, and pass it out as a Senate File rather than a House File. Agreeing that the issue is way more important than which Chamber gets the credit for initiating good legislation, I concurred with Senator Kinney on this course of action.

This past week the House received this legislation in Senate File 2185. I was promptly assigned as chair of the SF 2185 subcommittee. During the subcommittee hearing, we heard testimony from a young lady, Ruth LaPointe, who had been victimized by peeping.

In 2012, Ms. LaPointe was a student at the University of Iowa and found several holes in the ceiling and floor of her Iowa City apartment. It was later discovered

that the landlord systematically carved out places to peep, using crawl spaces to spy on her and at least 11 other unsuspecting tenants.

During her testimony, Ms. LaPointe explained that current Iowa law made it difficult for the tenants who had been victimized to prove their case in court as they were expected to substantiate “arousal” as a motive for a “peeping Tom” crime.

LaPointe’s testimony is a glaring example of everyday Iowans who are victimized by this sort invasion of privacy. Senate File 2185 eliminates an unreasonable burden for the victim and toughens the penalty from a simple to a serious misdemeanor.

I’m happy to report that SF 2185 cleared two more legislative hurdles this past week by passing out of the subcommittee and the full Public Safety Committee with unanimous support. It is now ready for the House floor.

Please 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 feedback.

Until next time, God bless.

Letter to the editor

Breckenridge is a person of integrity Gary Dodds Newton Wes Breckenridge and I worked together for 20 years with the Newton Police Department.

For those of you who don’t know Wes, he has a great love of family, is a person of integrity, empathy and has a strong work ethic. Wes

always strived to improve himself, which resulted in him reaching his current leadership position of Lieutenant and as an adjunct instructor at DMACC in Newton.

Wes will be tenacious making sure our public schools receive the funding they need. As a police officer, Wes is intimately aware of the issues involving the mental health crisis the state currently has and will be diligent work-

ing with communities and professionals to develop solutions.

Wes will also work hard to protect our natural resources and waterways. Most importantly, Wes will be available and responsive to all of us in House District 29.

Please join me in voting for Wes Breckenridge in his candidacy for the seat in District 29 Iowa House of Representatives.

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Because not enough reporters, columnists and editors asked themselves t h a t question, t h e country is now being blackjacked by a By Marc Dion Tr u m p candidacy that will change America, whether he wins or loses.

In most newsrooms, the first announcement of a Trump candidacy led to jokes about comb-overs and casinos.

And there it lay, while the news people, used to the incumbents and the expected candidates, went back to the safe little press conferences and the prechewed press releases, while around us rose a howl of discontent that could not be heard through the brick walls of the newspaper building, could not penetrate the soundproof safety of the broadcast studio.

We missed the story.

We walked right past every blaze of middle and working class anger that heated up the Trump campaign. We couldn’t even smell the smoke. House fires we could cover, but we missed the flames that engulfed a nation.

We blew it. Trump talked to crowds of people who are afraid they’ll lose their guns, afraid there will be Sharia in Alabama, angry because the plant closed but the welfare people kept their checks.

Read the “think pieces” newspapers have done about Trump in the last few months.

How many of those articles explained patiently why Trump was going to lose or why he should lose? The articles are wishes, desperate notes to God begging him to strike down Donald Trump.

I’ve been a full-time newspaper employee

for 33 years, more than half my life, and I have never been as ashamed of my business as I am right now.

We decided Trump had no chance. We decided Trump would fade after the first primary. We decided his supporters were too dimwitted to count.

If America’s mainstream media could have abandoned its anti-working class bigotry for a second, we would have taken Trump seriously from the first day.

We would have ripped into his finances, his personal life and his associations. We would not have done a hatchet job on him, but would have found out who he was and how he worked and what he wanted.

We would have done our job on its most basic level.

Instead, we told the jokes and we relentlessly ignored the people we regard as fat-bellied NASCAR fans who buy the paper but are secretly despised by the people who write what’s in the paper.

By the time we remembered that people we look down on could vote it was too damn late. We hadn’t done our jobs.

We’re reporters. We can duck under the crime scene tape. We can get the senator on the phone. We stand in the front, but we come and go through the back door, avoiding the crowd. We joke with the incumbents, little private jokes. We know who is going to get the nomination. We know who is going to win.

This time we were wrong, and we were wrong because we failed to ask ourselves, “Who cares what I think about Trump?

What do other people think?”

Marc Munroe Dion is a nationally syndicated columnist.

Dion’s latest book, “Marc Dion: Vol. I” is a collection of his Pulitzer Prize-nominated 2014 columns. It is available for Nook and Kindle.

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Community Calendar

Obituaries Edna Ruth Meisner March 5, 2016 Edna Ruth “Bebe” Meisner died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Park Centre in Ne w ton.

She was 86.

T h e daughter of Joseph J a m e s and Edna Ruth Woodyard Gorgas, Bebe was born Oct. 30, 1929, in Newton. As a youngster, she was nicknamed “Bebe” because she was an exceptionally speedy runner. Bebe graduated from Newton High School in 1947 and worked for a time as a telephone operator.

Bebe met Lawrence “Larry” Meisner at a dance in Des Moines, and they were married

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Oct. 24, 1948. They lived briefly in Monticello before settling in Newton. Bebe worked alongside Larry for 50 years, building and operating a successful family business, Meisner Electric Inc. of Newton.

Over the years, Bebe and Larry were members of the Newton Country Club and Friday Night Group and Potluck Club. She enjoyed playing tennis, golf and bridge. In earlier years, the couple participated in square dancing and the Newton Jayceettes.

Bebe and Larry often entertained in their home, and she was an impeccable hostess.

When Larry owned airplanes, she took flying lessons and once piloted a solo flight, saying that she wanted to know how to land a plane if she ever needed to.

Jack M. Morris March 6, 2016 Jack M. Morris, 57, of rural Kellogg passed from this life on Sunday morning, March 6, 2016,

William Martin Herzog March 5, 2016 William “Bill” Martin Herzog, 65, of Baxter, died from complications of Multiple Sclerosis on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10 at Bethany United Church of Christ, in Baxter, from noon to 2 p.m. A memorial service will begin following the visitation at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Teressa Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery in Baxter.

Fredregill Family Funeral Home, in Baxter, has been entrusted with the care of Bill and his family.

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She and Larry traveled to Europe, Africa and Central American and for many years wintered at their homes in Florida. Bebe loved tending to her beautiful flowers and precious kitties.

The gracious matriarch of her family, Bebe is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lawrence Meisner, and her children, Janet (Tim) Onnen of Delray Beach, Fla.; Patricia (Rick) Bazal of Newton; and Joseph Meisner ( Jane Schorer Meisner) of Urbandale. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Erik (Debbie) Onnen of Portland, Ore.; Sarah Onnen of Delray Beach, Fla.; John (Laura Jean) Bazal of Myerstown, Penn.; Aaron ( Julia) Bazal of Ames; Laura Bazal of Socorro, N.M.; and Merriah Meisner

at his home.

There is no public visitation planed at this time. A time of remembrance and a graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday March 11 at the Rushville Wood-

of Des Moines. Additional survivors include two step-grandchildren, Megan Schorer of Waukee and Tommy (Kari) Schorer of Iowa City; her sister, Joanne (Eddie) Smith of Newton, and seven great-grandchildren, William and Amelia Onnen, Suzanna and Ezekial Bazal, Theo and Lenora Bazal and Eloise Apps.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Sean Meisner.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9, at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, also at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Jasper County Animal Rescue League.

land Cemetery in rural Kellogg-Newton. Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

A celebration of musical performance JCCA Bonus Concert in ‘Cinderella’ Newton Daily News In cooperation with the Des Moines Metro Opera, the Jasper County Concert Association will present Rossini’s Cinderella Sunday at the Newton High School Center for Performance.

Prior to the show at 7 p.m., the Newton Music Boosters will contribute to this celebration of musical performance by serving a Saturday Night Supper Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

This unique collaborative event is also made possible with a generous gift to JCCA from the Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation and a grant from the Jasper County Arts Connection.

Attending both the production and supporting the fundraiser is optional.

The performance will be staged by an Opera lowa Troupe of nine young professional men and women. Described on the DMMO website as especially suited for children, this presentation will follow Rossini’s story line which replaces the fairy godmother with a wise magician, and Cinderella’s stepmother with a ranting, raving father and keeps the nasty sisters, Prince Charming and the glass slipper

as in the traditional fairytale favorite.

“With the combination of hilarious characters and situations, and some of Rossini’s finest music, it becomes comic opera at its most exhilarating best.” As a Bonus Concert, admission is free to JCCA members and otherwise available for a $10 fee at the door.

School aged children may attend at no charge when accompanied by an adult.

Questions about the Bonus Concert may be directed to 641-792-3401.

Newton Music Boosters is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the student music activities in the Newton Community School District. They supplement financial support provided by the District and coordinate volunteer efforts needed to realize their goals. All proceeds from the supper to be served prior to the Opera Iowa performance will benefit Newton band and choir students. The menu will include chicken parmesan, salad, bread and dessert. Tickets are $15 and need to be purchased by March 8. Send reservations with remittance to Newton Music Boosters, Box 838, Newton, Iowa 50208. Questions about the fundraiser may be directed to 641-275-5123.

• Discover Hope, a faith based addiction support group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W., in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Class of 1961 will meet at noon Wednesday at Giovanni Family Restaurant in Newton. will meet for lunch and conversation. All class members and guests are invited to attend. Discussion will include the upcoming class reunion.

If interested please come and help us with these plans.

• Brown Bag Lunch and Learn will begin at noon Wednesday at Jasper County Historical Society Museum in Newton. JCHS board president, Dave Rorabaugh, will be presenting an informative program on coal mining in early Jasper County. Pack a lunch and join us.

• 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.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple, in Prairie City.

• Chamber Networking Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Thursday at Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 3000 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. R.S.V.P. to info@experiencenewton. com or call 641-792-5545 as soon as possible.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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Congregate Meals Wednesday Baked fish, scalloped corn, cauliflower and peas, mandarin oranges, banana nut bread and skim milk Thursday Roast turkey, escalloped potato, asparagus, apricots, berry crisp and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Brandon S. Morris, 28, of Reasnor, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant after authorities were called at 10:14 a.m. Thursday at 115 N. Second Ave. E. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Markell L. Bivins, 24, of Newton, is charged with unlawful possession of prescription drug, public intoxication and fifth-degree theft after authorities were called at 11:10 p.m. March 1 to 1421 First Ave. E. Officers were called about a theft. They found Bivins who had bloodshot, watery eyes and smelled of alcohol. He admitted to drinking a beer and a shot of vodka earlier.

He also admitted that he took a cheeseburger from Hy-Vee Gas without paying. The total

cost of the cheeseburger was $2.99. After being searched, officers found prescription pills that did not belong to Bivins.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Donniann M. Southern, 44, of Newton, is charged with harassment of public official or employee and driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled her over at 3:11 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of South Second Avenue West. Officers spoke with Southern, who gave a false identification for a passenger in the vehicle. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Kimberly R. Carr, 32, of Newton, is charged with harassment of public official or employee after authorities pulled over the vehicle he

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was traveling in at 3:11 p.m.

Wednesday in the 500 block of South Second Avenue West.

Officers spoke with the driver, who gave a false name for Carr while identifying those in the vehicle. Later, Carr was referred to by her name, which led the officers to identify her.

She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Brice M. Love, 22, of Newton, is charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness after authorities were called at 9:24 p.m. Thursday to 300 Iowa Speedway Drive. Officers met with the victim who said he had been punched in the eye. Officers saw redness and visible blood around the eye. The victim said he did not know who punched him and Love also said he did

not know the victim. Love said he punched the victim after a verbal altercation. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• A 17-year-old juvenile is charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities pulled her over at 1:42 a.m. Friday in the 200 block of East Third Street North. Upon approaching the vehicle for a second time, officers smelled marijuana. The juvenile admitted to having marijuana and gave the officers a clear plastic bag with three grams of marijuana in it. She also gave officers a pipe which had marijuana residue in it.

She was cited and released to appear.

• Brian E. Jones, 25, of Prairie City, is charged with

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fifth-degree theft after authorities were called at 11:30 a.m. March 1 to Fresh Start E-Cigs. Officers spoke with a witness who said he viewed video surveillance of Jones taking a vapor shark and cosmic fog vapor liquid and placing them in his pocket. The items were valued at $29.94. He was cited and released to appear.

• James A. Garland, 35, of Newton, is charged with consumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called at 3:45 a.m. Saturday to the 500 block of First Street South. Officers were called about an unwanted guest and found Garland. He smelled of alcohol and admitted to drinking. He was uncooperative and had a BAC of .224. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Couple sharing household should share expenses too

DEAR ABBY: I need some relationship advice. How do you handle household expenses with a partner?

My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for 10 years. In all this time, he has never once split any of the expenses with me. I pay for everything.

He does buy groceries, although not all of them. He also helps around the house and with my daughter.

If I bring up the issue of sharing expenses, it turns into a fight. He says he’s “sorry” he doesn’t make enough money.

Then he says all that matters to me is money and threatens to move out.

I feel completely taken advantage of because he DOES have the money to make $300-plus monthly payments for his new boat that’s sitting in my garage.

To me it’s all about priorities. I would like a new car, but I have other monthly bills to pay.

Is it just me, or is this unfair? — UP TO HERE WITH IT IN SOUTH DAKOTA DEAR UP TO HERE: It’s not just you. You have been carrying the lion’s share of the load. But unless you are finally ready to insist upon a new arrangement with this man — who has had it pretty good for the last 10 YEARS — nothing will change.

It’s time to ask yourself whether what he does contribute — on every level — is enough to satisfy you. If it isn’t, be prepared to tell him you need to find an equal partner, and if he’s unwilling to be that person, he should move.

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago I had major affection for a man. We talked every chance we could. We arranged times we could sit together and just talk. There was lots of flirting, eye contact, and this overwhelming feeling of bliss — butterflies in the stomach — all of that.

The problem was he was married.

Once I realized it, I was devastated because I understood what I wanted

could never be. I feel so lost. I’m now considering going to counseling.

I still hear from others that he mentions me or says he misses me, but this is old news. Now there’s someone else, and it’s the same problem — just a different setting.

I feel so guilty for crushing on unattainable men. What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I like someone who is available? I’ve liked guys my own age before, and ones who were single, but there’s something exciting about older unavailable men.

I don’t want to feel this way, but I know that when I try to fight these feelings they just become stronger. I won’t act on them, but I wish I could change them. How can I? — FEELING GUILTY IN OHIO DEAR FEELING GUILTY: The quickest way to do that would be to talk about these feelings with a licensed mental health professional. When you do, be prepared to touch on all of your relationships with men, including your father — who is usually the first “unattainable” man with whom a little girl falls in love. I am pretty sure you will find that conversation illuminating.

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1 Man who threw tomatoes at Trump fined $65

IOWA CITY — A man accused of throwing tomatoes at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pleaded guilty and will pay a $65 fine.

Andrew Alemao, 28, pleaded guilty Monday to disorderly conduct in a plea agreement with prosecutors. University of Iowa police and U.S. Secret Service officers arrested Alemao in January during Trump’s rally at the University of Iowa.

Officers say they saw Alemao throw two tomatoes toward Trump during a speech.

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MUSCATINE — A man who’s already served 13 years for attacking a Muscatine woman faces up to more 20 years after her death. Fifty-one-year-old Hiram Serrano Sr. is scheduled to be sentenced April 21.

He pleaded guilty last week after prosecutors lowered the murder charge to voluntary manslaughter. Serrano attacked Theresa Jackson in November 1990, leaving her a quadriplegic. Serrano then served 13 years of a 35-year sentence for attempted murder and willful injury.

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3 Iowa State Penitentiary offers labor program for inmates

2 Former Boone man’s murder

FORT MADISON — The Iowa Department of Labor is aiming to prepare offenders to become productive citizens when they leave prison.

Executive officer at the Iowa State Penitentiary, Rebecca Bowker, says a new apprenticeship program allows inmates to gain skills that will make it easier to adapt and succeed in a trade when they leave prison. Inmates can learn cooking, housekeeping or cabinet making through the program.

trial enters third week

DECORAH — Prosecutors in a former Boone man’s murder trial called a rebuttal witness as the trial entered its third week.

Dr. Michele Catellier, who performed an autopsy on Emily Fazzino’s body after she was found dead in her Boone home, testified Monday for a second time in a Winneshiek County court. Alexander Fazzino is charged with first-degree murder in the January 2012 death.

5 78 year old seriously injured in grass fire

INDEPENDENCE — A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after trying to burn a small grassy area in Buchanan County.

Seventy-eight-year-old Norman McMurrin was trying to burn the area northwest of Independence when the fire began to spread quickly around 12:30 p.m.

Monday. A family member was able to pull him from the flames.

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Newton Police warn of IRS scam

Sentencing hearing delayed in Newton sex abuse case Newton Daily News A Monday sentencing hearing scheduled for a man charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old Newton girl was postponed.

Bradly Delk, 19, of Sioux City, was charged with third-degree sexual abuse in August 2014 following an investigation by the Newton Police Department. He pleaded guilty to lascivious acts with a child, a Class D felony.

Delk is accused of sexually assaulting the

Newton Daily News Newton Police say at least one local resident is a recent victim in an IRS telephone scam.

In this scam, victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting.

“This scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every state in the coun-

victim at her Ne w t o n home in September 2013 w h i l e he was s t a y ing the Delk night.

B e cause of a conflict with his attorney’s schedule, Delk is now scheduled to be sentenced on April 4 at the Jasper County Courthouse.

The felony charge is publishable by up to five years in prison.

Coach’s lawsuit assails Iowa AD’s record on gender equality IOWA CITY — A lawsuit filed Monday accuses Iowa athletic director Gary Barta of unfairly removing female coaches and the top women’s sports administrator during a decade-long tenure stained by gender bias.

Backed by several former Hawkeye coaches, the lawsuit by fired women’s field hockey coach Tracey Griesbaum asks a judge to order her reinstatement and to require the university to take steps to ensure female coaches are treated the same as their male counterparts.

While the filing had been expected, the complaint provides the most details yet of alleged discrimination at a university that had once been a national leader in women’s athletic equality. It alleges that six female coaches in sports from volleyball to softball and the department’s most powerful woman, senior associate athletic director Jane Meyer, have been forced out under Barta.

After Barta succeeded Bob Bowlsby in 2006, the department “began a pattern of undermining, intimidating and terminating coaches as well as

covering-up violations of the law to keep resources from women’s programs,” the lawsuit says.

Barta has repeatedly denied gender discrimination claims, arguing that most of the female coaches were fired for losing records and that he has fired three male coaches, too. He has said that he fired Griesbaum in 2014 after some former players claimed she verbally harassed and bullied them.

The university found no policy violations and paid Griesbaum, who had a successful 14-year tenure, a $200,000 buyout required by her contract.

try. We want to educate taxpayers so they can help protect themselves. Rest assured, we do not and will not ask for credit card numbers over the phone, nor request a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and threatens police arrest, deportation or license revocation if you don’t pay immediately, that is a sign that it really isn’t the IRS calling.”

Werfel noted that the first IRS contact with taxpayers on a tax issue is likely to occur via mail.

If you’ve been tar-

“This scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every state in the country.”

— John Koskinen IRS Commissioner

geted by this scam, you should contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov.

Add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint.

The Newton Police Department warns Newton residents should always be suspicious of anybody that calls or texts asking for

personal information.

Never give credit card, bank or Social Security information over the phone unless you initiated the call in the first place. If the caller says that they are representing a local business or the IRS in this case, it is always best to contact that local business or the IRS to verify the validity of the request.

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In 1898, Howard Snyder, a rural Austin, Minnesota farm boy accepted an offer from Frederick L. Maytag to start working at the Parsons Band Cutter & Self Feeder Company in Newton, Iowa. Dr. Tom Hoover, a Newton Iowa historian, has written a book entitled How We Made The Gyrafoam: The Story of Two Midwestern Farm Boys Who Changed Washday Mondays Forever. The book follows the life of Howard Snyder, raised near Rose Creek, Minnesota, and reveals the role Frederick L. Maytag, a farm boy from Laurel, Iowa, played as his benefactor and friend. Together these two outstanding men led The Maytag Company to the top of the washing machine world in 1926.

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Newton Chamber announces launch of new website Newton Daily News The Greater Area Newton Chamber of Commerce announced the introduction of its updated and fresh website at www.experiencenewton. com. The website is officially online and offers something for Jasper County residents, businesses, agencies and potential newcomers to the community.

“The development of our website has taken a little lon-

ger than we hoped, but through the help of a local chamber member now represents exactly what we hoped it would,” said Buckley Frank Buckley, chamber board president.

The chamber website offers all the key features you

would want and need in a website and is mobile usable for all devices. Some key features include interactive connections to Facebook, Twitter and links to many community partners. The cardinal red design connects with the “Cardinal Pride” we have throughout the community.

Some of the features for businesses and the community include the quick link to the Business Directory where

all the chamber businesses are featured. Chamber members can update their profile with “hot deals,” job openings, events and images of their products continuously, so check the site often. This is a great resource for everyone as we focus on staying local and buying local.

Additionally, the website provides marketing opportunities for local businesses to advertise on the chamber site. Online advertising is

Reid, Grassley clash on Senate floor WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley lashed out at the Senate’s top Democrat on Monday, accusing him and his colleagues of throwing tantrums over Republican opposition to President Barack Obama filling the Supreme Court vacancy.

It was the latest shot in an escalating feud between the Iowa senator, who is seeking a seventh term this November and facing criticism back home for his actions, and Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Reid is retiring at the end of this year, but determined to help his party regain majority control of the Senate.

“Now as each day passes, the senior senator from Iowa is trying desperately to justify his blind loyalty to the Republican leader and to Donald Trump,” Reid said, referring to the GOP presidential front-runner.

“Senator Grassley is grasping for any rationale — anything that will excuse him for not doing his job.”

Grassley appeared on the

AP Photo Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, lashed out at the Senate’s top Democrat on Monday, accusing him and his colleagues of throwing tantrums over Republican opposition to President Barack Obama filling the Supreme Court vacancy.

floor shortly after, speaking sharply about what he sees as the Obama administration’s overreach and his justification for blocking a vote.

“The tantrums from the other side continue,” Grassley said. “But I guess it shouldn’t surprise anybody, as everyone knows around

here nothing makes the minority leader more mad than when his side is forced to play by its own rules.”

The fight is fueled by election-year politics: Republicans say the next president should fill the court opening after the death last month of Justice Antonin Scalia. The GOP, led

by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, argues that the American people should have the final word in November.

Reid has spent the last week delivering daily speeches against Grassley, accusing him of abandoning the Constitution and blindly adhering to McConnell’s wishes.

Shortly before speaking on the Senate floor, Reid met with Patty Judge, the former Iowa lieutenant governor who launched a Democratic bid to oust Grassley.

The 82-year-old senator is widely popular in his home state and at this stage in the race, favored to win another term. However, the Democratic challenge will force Grassley to spend money and deal with the home-state criticism.

An op-ed in the Des Moines Register by a Republican and Democrat last week assailed Grassley for using his chairmanship to block any hearing on the nominee and said, “this isn’t the Chuck Grassley we thought we knew.”

growing quickly with the use of mobile devices. Contact the chamber office for more details.

The chamber asks that you bookmark experiencenewton.com and use the chamber site when looking for products or services you want and need.

The chamber is here to help business growth and support the community as the greater Newton area continues to evolve, Buckley said.

Iowa agrees to pay $300K to anti-abortion group’s lawyers DES MOINES (AP) — Attorneys for an anti-abortion group who successfully challenged part of an Iowa campaign finance disclosure law will be reimbursed nearly $300,000 by taxpayers.

The State Appeals Board agreed Monday to the payout of legal fees to Iowa Right to Life, which had been ordered last month by a federal judge.

The Bopp Law Firm of Terre Haute, Indiana will receive $271,000 while Des Moinesbased BrownWinick will get $28,000.

The lawsuit invalidated parts of a 2010 law that required advocacy groups to file more disclosure reports about their election activity. But other parts of the law were upheld.

Because the plaintiffs were partially successful, the state was required to cover some of their attorneys’ fees. U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pratt ruled last month that their request for $298,000 was reasonable.

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This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between this newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association.

TOMMY LEE MCCONKEY | AGE: 38 | DIED: AUGUST 27, 1975 Hometown: Altoona Location of Homicide: Des Moines Tommy Lee McConkey — a successful construction contractor from Altoona — was shot in the head in a Des Moines parking lot at 2929 E. University Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1975. McConkey was working at a lounge when an unidentified person drove up in a car and shot him in the face. He died the next night.

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It was a tragic end for a man who, less than two years earlier, had participated in a candidate forum in Altoona with other city council hopefuls and expressed his desire to make his community a safer place to live and raise a family.

George Douglas Frank, 25 — a former Des Moines resident living in St. Louis, Mo. — was arrested in November 1975 and charged with McConkey’s murder but later was released. An AP story published in the Muscatine Journal Dec. 6, 1975, quoted Police Lt. Edgar Harlan as saying Frank was released after a witness to the slaying could not identify him in a line-up.

If you have any information about Tommy McConkey’s unsolved murder please contact the Des Moines Police Department at 515283-4864.

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Newton girls open indoor track season at Dickinson Relays

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News CEDAR FALLS — Track season got underway for Newton High’s Cardinal girls Monday at the University of Northern Iowa’s 2016 Girls’ A.D. Dickinson Relays. The Cardinal competed in the relays at the UNI Dome.

Newton’s girls produced three top-20 performances at the first indoor meet of their season. At the Dickinson Relays, the top three finishers in each event receive awards.

Senior Grace Coen had the top performance of the Relays for the Cardinals. Coen finished fourth in the 1,500-meter run in 4 minutes, 58.94 seconds.

Morgann Eide, a sophomore, posted a 10.16-second time in the 60-meter hurdle preliminaries, qualifying for the finals. Eide placed 14th Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News overall in 10.15 seconds.

Newton senior Grace Coen, seen here in an indoor race last year, finSophomore Liz McVey ran ished fourth in the 1,500-meter race Monday at the UNI A.D. Dickinson the hurdles in 10.78 seconds Relays in Cedar Falls.

Peyton Manning retires from NFL, leaving strong legacy after 18 years ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

(AP) — His voice cracking with emotion, Peyton Manning said good bye to the game he loved at a news conference packed with friends, family and laughter.

He threw in some Scripture, some fond Manning memories and even a dig at Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, whom he thanked for taking a break “from your celebrity tour to be here today.”

He ended it with his signature “Omaha!” and then posed for pictures with more than a dozen of his former teammates with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, each of whom he helped win a Super Bowl.

Manning, who turns 40 this month, said the timing was simply right to call an end to his 18-year NFL career.

“I thought about it a lot, prayed about it a lot ... it was just the right time,” Manning said. “I don’t throw as good as I used to, don’t run as good as I used to, but I have always have had good timing.”

He came to Denver on March 20, 2012, for the chance to win another title in the twi-

light of his career and GM John Elway had the blueprints.

Four years later, he hobbles away a champion just like his boss did 17 years ago.

Elway thanked Manning for coming to Colorado for the second chapter of his brilliant career, saying he made his own job easier, noting that with Manning living here, free agents were basically asking Elway “where do I sign?”

Manning went 50-15 in Denver, leading the Broncos to four AFC West titles, two Super Bowl trips, one championship and in 2013 guided the highest-scoring offense in league history — all after retraining himself to throw after a series of neck fusion surgeries forced him to miss all of the 2011 season and led the Colts to cut him.

Team president Joe Ellis told Manning, “If there is a list of achievements needed to attain greatness you’ve checked every box. ... We will miss watching you play quarterback. You have been a joy.”

Elway was equally emotional when he walked away from the game after winning his second championship in 1999, and on Monday he said, “Having been through it, I know it’s a hard day for him.”

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for 45th and senior Fran Lucas was 91st in 11.67 seconds.

There were 134 competitors in the hurdles.

The Cardinals’ 4x200-meter relay team of seniors Sydney Jenkins and Leela Spencer and sophomore Alexis Stout and McVey placed 19th out of 58 teams. They combined for a time of 1:54.33.

Sophomores Haley Revell and Ali Bestell competed in the shot put with 127 others.

Revell took 23rd with a throw of 34 feet, 2 inches. Bestell was 67th at 27’9.5”. Freshman Abbie Barr tied for 24th in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4’8”, while sophomore Hannah Boecker tied for 40th at 4’6”.

Barr and Boecker ran in the 400-meter dash for the Cardinals. Barr finished 82nd and Boecker was 87th out of 147 runners in 1:10.73 and 1:10.99, respectively.

In the 60-meter dash, Senior Elise Axtell was 122nd in 9.21 seconds, followed

by Fran Lucas in 141st and sophomore Audrey Lucas in 142nd, both at 9.55 seconds.

There were 23 heats of the 200-meter dash. Spencer ran fourth in her heat in 28.58 second while Axtell was fourth in her heat at 31.16 seconds and sophomore Randi Walters was fifth in her heat at 31.58 seconds.

Junior Vlada Osadcha ran the 800-meter race in 2:50.52 and Audrey Lucas finished the distance in 3:00.45. The Cardinals’ 4x400 relay team of Jenkins, Stout, Walters and Coen turned in a time of 4:32.36.

The Cardinal girls travel to Ames Monday for the Iowa State University High School Classic. They concluded their indoor schedule on March 17 in the Little Hawkeye Conference Indoor Championships at Grinnell College.

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Lynnville-Sully’s Lanser receives INA all-state honor

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — When Lynnville-Sully’s girls basketball team played its toughest competition this past season, junior Brenna Lanser was at her best.

Lanser was in the top 30 in Class 1A in scoring and rebounding this season, but Lanser earned her postseason accolades with dominating games against the other top teams in the South Iowa Cedar League and against programs in 2A and 3A. For her efforts, Lanser was named to the Iowa Newspaper Association’s Class 1A third team recently. The INA’s all-state teams were released to the public Tuesday morning.

Lanser averaged a teambest 15.3 points and nine rebounds per game in her 22 games this season. She shot 44 percent from the floor, 64 percent from the free-throw line and was 16-of-50 from 3-point range.

The L-S junior also led the state-ranked Hawks in steals (62) and blocks (18) and was one assist behind senior point guard Kasiah Ehresman for the team lead with 56.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully junior forward Brenna Lanser led the No. 14 Hawks in scoring, steals and blocked shots, and was second in rebounding. She earned Class 1A third-team honors from the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Against 2A Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Lanser had 19 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals. The Rockets finished 16-7 this season.

Lanser also had 20 points against 3A Albia and had

20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the 1A substate championship game against fifth-ranked Kee. In SICL play, Lanser had 21 points, 12 rebounds and LANSER | 2B

PCM’s Jennings voted to Heart of Iowa first team Six area girls earned HOIC recognition

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The Prairie City-Monroe girls basketball team introduced a new coach last offseason, and the program graduated three senior starters — two of which were 1,000-point scorers — from a Mustang squad that reached the regional final.

The entire PCM program had a lot to prove coming into the season, and for the most part, fared well in finishing fourth in the Heart of Iowa Conference.

For those efforts, four of

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the Mustangs’ five starters were recognized by conference coaches recently.

No one had a bigger honor though then junior Kayla Jennings, who was voted to the HOIC first team after leading the conference in steals and scoring nearly 13 points per game.

Junior Katie Vande Wall

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Stafford

was named to the second team, and juniors Jayci Vos and Rachel Stafford were both honorable mention selections.

Collins-Maxwell/Baxter had a tough year with injuries and finished 1-15 in league play. Senior Carter Larson was a second-team selection despite the tough team finish

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and junior Kathleen Baldwin earned honorable-mention recognition.

Nevada, the Class 3A state runner-up, won the conference with a 16-0 record. Four Cub starters were first-team selections and the fifth starter was a second-teamer as Nevada outscored conference opponents by an average of 40

points per game.

North Polk tied Gilbert for second in the league. The Comets had one first-team selection and two second-team picks, while the Tigers had two second-team selections.

PCM went 11-5 in HOIC play to finish fourth.

Jennings was fourth in the league in scoring at 12.8 points per game. She had a league-high 71 steals in 16 conference games. She was second on the team in rebounding at 4.3 per game and ranked 10th in the HOIC with 37 assists.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Indoor Track Newton boys at UNI, Cedar Falls, 3 p.m.

Friday Indoor Track CMB boys/girls, Colfax-Mingo boys/girls, PCM girls at Central College, Pella, 4:30 p.m.

Monday Indoor Track Newton, Colfax-Mingo, PCM girls at Iowa State, Ames, 3 p.m.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Girls Basketball State Championship Games Friday’s Scores Class 1A Springville 48, Turkey Valley 47 Class 2A Unity Christian 42, Western Christian 41 Saturday’s Scores Class 3A Pocahontas Area 59, Nevada 49 Class 4A Mason City 51, Pella 44 Class 5A Ankeny Centennial 46, Johnston 42

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Iowa High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Tournament Monday’s Quarterfinals Class 1A West Hancock 67, IKM-Manning 51 Council Bluffs St. Albert 69, Danville 46 South O’Brien 46, Grand View Christian 32 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 67, Jesup 48 Class 2A Cascade 60, Osage 27 Pella Christian 59, Dike-New Hartford 52 Tuesday’s Quarterfinals Class 2A Des Moines Christian (21-3) vs.

Anamosa (20-5), 10:30 a.m.

Western Christian (22-2) vs.

Carroll Kuemper Catholic (18-6), 12:15 p.m.

Class 3A MOC-Floyd Valley (21-3) vs.

Dubuque Wahlert (19-5), 2 p.m.

Chariton (23-1) vs. Solon (1014), 3:45 p.m.

Spirit Lake (21-3) vs. Cedar Rapids Xavier (16-8), 6:35 p.m.

Pella (22-1) vs. Perry (15-9), 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Quarterfinals Class 4A Dowling Catholic (20-3) vs. West Des Moines Valley (20-3), 1:05 p.m.

Pleasant Valley (22-1) vs.

Dubuque Senior (14-10), 2:45 p.m.

Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (22-1) vs. Cedar Falls (19-4), 6:35 p.m.

Des Moines Hoover (21-2) vs.

Iowa City West (19-4), 8:15 p.m.

Thursday’s Semifinals Class 1A Council Bluffs St. Albert (16-9) vs. West Hancock (24-2), 10:30 a.m.

South O’Brien (23-3) vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (24-2), 12:15 p.m.

Class 2A Pella Christian (17-9) vs. Cascade (21-3), 2 p.m.

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Iowa’s Uthoff is named to AP’s All-Big Ten first team

By Eric Olson The Associated Press Denzel Valentine has done it all for Michigan State, and the senior is The Associated Press Player of the Year in the Big Ten. Valentine was among three unanimous picks on the AP AllBig Ten first team announced Monday along with Indiana guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff.

The other first-team selections, determined by a vote of media members who cover the league, were Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes and Purdue center A.J. Hammons.

Iowa junior guard Peter Jok was voted to the Big Ten’s second team, while Hawkeye

seniors Adam Woodbury and Mike Gesell were honorable mention picks.

Va l e n t i n e overcame a knee injury that cost him four games early in the seaUthoff son to stamp himself as perhaps the nation’s most versatile player. The senior from Lansing, Mich., finished the regular season first in the conference in scoring (19.6 ppg) and assists (7.5) and as the top rebounding guard (7.5).

Indiana’s Tom Crean was voted coach of the year after leading the Hoosiers to their second Big Ten regular-sea-

son title in four years. Maryland freshman center Diamond Stone was newcomer of the year, and Hammons edged out teammate Raphael Davis for defensive player of the year.

Valentine ended the regular season with his ninth double-double of the season with 27 points and a career-high tying 13 assists against Ohio State on Saturday.

The 6-foot-9 Uthoff can score from anywhere. His average of 18.8 points is second in the Big Ten, and almost onethird of his field goals have come from 3-point range, where he’s shooting 39.2 percent. He averages a conference-best 2.7 blocks, and he’s among only three Iowa players to block 80 or more shots in a season.

ISU trio collects Big 12 honors from Associated Press

By Stephen Hawkins The Associated Press Buddy Hield had quite a repeat performance to post a remarkable first in the 20 seasons of Big 12 basketball.

Oklahoma’s spectacular senior guard and the league’s top scorer is The Associated Press Big 12 Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

He is the first player to twice be named the AP’s top player in 20 seasons of Big 12 basketball, and was a unanimous pick this time after getting all 20 votes cast.

Hield wasn’t alone in repeating as an All-Big 12 pick in the annual AP awards announced Monday, joined on the first team for the second year in a row by Kansas senior forward Perry Ellis, also a unanimous pick, and Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang. They are the league’s top three scorers.

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Continued from Page 1B Mustang junior from finishing tied for fifth in the league in rebounds at 7.3 per game. She was tied for third in total rebounds with 116.

Vande Wall also averaged 7.3 points per game, was third on the team with 25 assists and had 20 steals.

CMB’s Larson helped the Raiders battle through a season-ending injury to sophomore Brianda Bane and also took over as the team’s top option when senior Bridget Hurley went down with a shoulder injury.

Larson led CMB in scoring and was 14th in the HOIC at 7.8 points per game, while also finishing third on the team and 13th in the league in rebounding at 5.9 per game. She finished tied for third on the team with 14 assists.

Baldwin earned honorable mention honors for CMB after finishing second on the team in scoring at 5.8

Manning Continued from Page 1B Indeed, Manning choked up several times, especially when he listed all the things he’d miss about football, the flights home after a big win, his teammates.

Coach Gary Kubiak talked about how Manning missed six weeks with a foot injury and how he worked his way back to regain his starting job in time to lead Denver on its historic playoff run.

Manning said if there’s one thing he learned in his most trying season was how to be a good teammate in trying times.

He said it’s easy to be a good teammate when you’re the starter and things are going well, but when you’re trying to regain your health and your starting job it’s tougher.

Manning declined to address in detail a recent rehashing of a

Monte Morris and Texas junior guard Isaiah Taylor rounded out the top five players.

There also was a repeat winner for AP Coach of the Niang Year, with Kansas’ Bill Self winning for the fifth time in 11 seasons. He is the fourth coach in league history to be coach of the year in consecutive seasons.

Self received 12 of 20 votes for top coach after the Jayhawks won their 12th consecutive Big 12 regular-season title.

Tubby Smith got six votes after Texas Tech finished 9-9 in conference play.

In voting by the Big 12 coaches, they tabbed Smith as their coach of the year.

Niang is second in the Big 12 at 19.4 points a game, and is the only player in the nation averagper game. She was second on CMB’s team and 11th in the league with a 6.4 rebounds per game average and had 12 steals and 11 blocks. Baldwin made 48 percent of her shots from the floor.

Like teammates Jennings and Vande Wall, both Vos and Stafford saw significant playing time last season. But the minutes and roles increased this season.

Vos finished fourth in the HOIC with 48 assists and was seventh in the league with 42 steals.

Vos scored 7.4 points per game, too, and that ranked in the top 15 in the conference.

Stafford, who missed a portion of the season with an injury but played in all 16 conference games, averaged 3.4 points per game. She grabbed 3.7 rebounds per game and finished with 13 steals and five assists.

All five PCM starters return next season, while conference champion Nevada brings back three starters.

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sexual harassment claim from his days at Tennessee.

“This is a joyous day and nothing could overtake this day.

I think it is sad that some people don’t understand the truth and the facts. I did not do what has been alleged. And I am not interested in relegating something that happened when I was 19 years old. Kind of like my dad used to say when I was in trouble, ‘I can’t say it any plainer than that.’ So, this is a joyous day. It’s a special day. And like Forrest Gump said, ‘That is all I have to say about that.’”

The tributes came pouring in when word got out Sunday that the five-time MVP was calling it a career.

Tom Brady tweeted his congratulations to Manning, telling his rival, “You changed the game forever and made everyone around you better.”

Could there be a higher compliment?

ing 19 points and six rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free-throw line.

Morris, the second Cyclones player on the AP first team, is the Big 12 leader with 7.1 assists per game and also averages 14.2 points and 4.0 rebounds a game.

Taylor leads Texas with 15 points and 4.8 assists per game.

Iowa State junior guard Deonte Burton is the league’s newcomer of the year in a close vote over Oklahoma State freshman point guard Jawun Evans.

Burton has averaged 10 points a game this season after sitting out a year following his transfer from Marquette. He got nine of the 20 votes for top newcomer, while Evans got seven and TCU sophomore guard Malique Trent, a junior college transfer, got three.

Kansas State freshman forward Dean Wade got the remaining vote.

each had just one senior of their rosters.

Nevada’s Kati Cassabaum and Lexy Koudelka and Saydel’s Cassie Chubb were all unanimous first-team HOIC selections.

The other five players voted to the first team were Jennings, Nevada’s Abby Stephenson and Alli Fey, North Polk’s Rachel Zimmerman and Roland-Story’s Alexa Whipple.

Cassabaum led the league in blocks (54) and assists (69) and was second in steals with 51 and third in scoring at 12.9 points per game.

Koudelka was second in scoring at 13.1 points per game, tied for second in blocks with 26 and also grabbed 6.6 rebounds per game.

Chubb was the conference’s leading scorer and rebounder at 15.5 and 11.5 per game, respectively. She also was tied for second in blocks with 26.

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Manning’s college coach, Phillip Fulmer, called it “almost magical” what Manning was able to accomplish in his four years in Denver following neck fusion surgery that threatened to short-circuit his career.

Commissioner Roger Goodell called Manning “a great representative of the NFL both on the field and in his community,” adding, “We are forever grateful for Peyton’s unmatched contributions to the game and know his success will continue in the next phase of his life.”

No one’s sure what that will be.

There are plenty of possibilities — and advice — to stay in football, from the broadcast booth to the front office.

Some believe he’ll eventually be an NFL owner.

ESPN, FOX, NBC and CBS all said they would love to talk to him if he decides to go into broadcasting.

Iowa State’s Levi Peters to pass up senior year AMES (AP) — Iowa State linebacker Levi Peters won’t play his senior season because of a number of foot and knee injuries.

P e ters, who started his caPeters reer as a walk-on, made nine starts last season and ranked fifth in the Big 12 with three forced fumbles.

Peters had a pair of surgeries on his left knee before enrolling at Iowa State.

Peters, a Fort Dodge High School graduate, also had his left foot surgically repaired twice while with the Cyclones, and those combined with a torn Achilles tendon in his right foot have been too painful to recover from.

Peters, a captain, told the team about his decision to retire Monday.

Peters is the second ISU linebacker to walk away this winter. Luke Knott left the team in February, also citing numerous injuries.

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Lanser Continued from Page 1B six steals in one of the Hawks’ meetings against East Division champion Iowa Valley.

Montezuma and Lynnville-Sully split their two meetings in West Division play, and both teams spent time in the rankings this season.

In the first game against the Bravettes, Lanser had 14 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and four steals, and then she followed that up with an 18-point, 14-rebound performance in the second game.

The INA selected all-state teams for all five classes. Seven players make up each of the three 1A teams for a to-

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

tal of 21 all-state players.

State champion Springville had two first-team selections and a second-team selection.

No other school had more than one all-stater.

The INA selected Mason City’s Mackenzie Meyer as its Miss Iowa Basketball. Meyer is a three-time all-state selection and finished her career with 1,590 points.

Meyer, a University of Iowa recruit, led Mason City to its first state championship. She is the first player from Mason City to receive the Miss Basketball honor.

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

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BLOCK 5 OF SHEPARD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLFAX, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA (Mortgaged Premises) due to a default in making contractual payments on a promissory note; for judgment in rem against the mortgaged premises for the principal amount of $110,480.96 plus interest as provided in the Note and as may have been subsequently adjusted thereafter, fees, costs, and attorney's fees, for a declaration of the sum due as a lien on the premises, a declaration that the mortgage is prior and superior to all of the other liens on the property, for a special execution to issue for sale of the Mortgaged Premises at sheriff's sale, for the issuance of a writ of possession, for a appointment of a receiver upon plaintiff's application, and for such further relief the Court deems just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE THE PETITION NOW CONTAINED IN THE COURT FILE NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED WITHOUT FORECLOSURE REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER OF JUDGMENT ENTRY UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF IF THE JUDGMENT MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION THE AFTER THE SALE. PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY SALE, THEN A THE DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A ONEOR TWO-FAMILY FAMILY THEN A DWELLING, DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. You are further notified that unless you serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer on or before March 28, 2016 in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in Newton, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 515-286-3394.

Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942).

Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Clerk of Court Jasper County Courthouse Newton, Iowa IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. February 23 and Mach 1 & 8

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Plaintiff, vs.

James H. Sears; Linda L. Sears; Parties in Possession; Unknown spouse, if any, of James H. Sears; Unknown spouse, if any, of Linda L. Sears; First National Bank of Omaha, et al.

Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV119822 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on February 9, 2016, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $168,796.61, with 6.25% per annum interest thereon from January 1, 2013, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from September 25, 2006, located in Jasper county, Iowa: Parcel "B" in the Southwest Fractional Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 79 North, Range 19 West of the 5th P.M., Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in the Plat of Survey of record in Book 1125, at page 170 in the Office of the Recorder of said County, commonly known as 5088 South 68th Avenue West, IA 50208 (the Monroe, “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and For further details, equitable. please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY MORTGAGED OCCUR PROMPTLY WILL AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF JUDGMENT) DEFICIENCY THE ENTRY OF FROM JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION THE SALE. THE AFTER PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 29th day of March, 2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action of a disability, because immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Jasper County Courthouse 101 N. 1st Street, #104 Newton, IA 50208 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. February 23 and March 1 & 8 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. STEVEN L. FOWLER, ANITA FOWLER, STATE OF IOWA, AND KERN LAW OFFICE, DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. EQCV119746 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court, naming you as a defendant in this action, for foreclosure of the property legally described as: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 5 OF SHEPARD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLFAX, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA (Mortgaged Premises) due to a default in making contractual payments on a promissory note; for judgment in rem against the mortgaged premises for the principal amount of $110,480.96 plus interest as provided in the Note and as may have been subsequently adjusted thereafter, fees, costs, and attorney's fees, for a declaration of the sum due as a lien on the premises, a declaration that the mortgage is prior and superior to all of the other liens on the property, for a special execution to issue for sale of the Mortgaged Premises at sheriff's sale, for the issuance of a writ of possession, for a appointment of a receiver upon plaintiff's application, and for such further relief the Court deems just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE THE PETITION NOW CONTAINED IN THE COURT FILE NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL

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As far as memorable moments of joy go, the ones that come as sudden relief to prior periods of pain or deprivation stand out most in your mind. That’s why if you can help someone out of a pain state, you’ll do it, pronto!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Hesitation, procrastination, stagnation and any other “ation” that happens to be keeping you from moving forward has to do with one thing only: fear. Courage is the remedy to all. Take courage; then take a step.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s an art to asking the right question, and you could definitely be punished (with mild social judgment) for asking the wrong question. Therefore, you’re careful to be thoughtful

with the information presented to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

This won’t surprise you, but people do tend to think of you as their own. The funny thing is, as much as they all try to claim you, you can’t be everybody’s.

You’ll be gracious about it, but you will have to make some choices.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Seeing greatness should make you want to deliver greatness.

If instead it makes you jealous, it only means that you have a little more work to do to bridge the gap between your current and future ability level. You’ll get there!

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