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By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News The two sides negotiating the next Newton Community School District teacher contract are starting out 4.5 percent apart.

At a special public meeting held Wednesday in the Emerson Hough conference room, the beginning of the contract negotiation process between the district and the Newton Community Education Association teachers union unveiled their initial 2016-17 teachers contract proposals. The NCEA’s proposal includes an overall compensation package that includes a 6.5 increase, while the district counter-proposed a 2 percent increase.

Wednesday’s meeting was the first step in the process typical of union-district negotiations. Strategy sessions and face-to-face negoti-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Grinnell homebuilder Bob VanErsvelde took a chance on Newton and is currently building a speculative home in Eastgate Meadows, which will be ready for purchase in mid-April.

Grinnell homebuilder takes chance in Newton About the third or fourth time I called him he invited me to his home in • 26 feet by 26 feet two-vehicle garage Grinnell. I went and met • 9 feet ceilings throughout the entire he and his wife and we sat house down and talked and I was • Pella Energy Star double hung windows very straight forward and • Cook brand cabinets with spice racks laid out the incentive pro and pull out drawers in lower cabinets gram,” Armstrong said.

• Kitchen island with bar More time passed and • Ceramic tiles in kitchen and laundry additional incentives were room added to deal, persuading • Carpet in living room and bedrooms VanErsvelde to select a lot • Ceiling fans throughout house and begin plans for a new • Two bedrooms approximately house. VanErsvelde is ex 11.5 feet by 1 2 feet actly the type of builder • Master bedroom with master bathroom the city was hoping to get, • Full basement with one egress window Armstrong said. and potential bathroom “We were looking at • Sump pump getting more local builders • Radon system involved, instead of going after big Des Moines job situation and that they are builders we thought if wanting people to move in,” we could just concentrate on VanErsvelde said.

Newton, Grinnell and Kellogg Armstrong agreed that he that we might be able to find was optimistically persistent someone who is more attune to with VanErsvelde when recruit- smaller towns and a little less ing him to build in Newton. fast pace,” Armstrong said.

“When I first talked to Bob VanErsvelde was interested I could tell that he was very in a lot in Eastgate Meadow, a skeptical, thinking who is this guy and what does he want?

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NHS band, middle schoolers to take big trips

By Pam Ratliff Special to the Daily News

Some Newton-area students are scheduled to get on planes to see monuments this month, while others will board a bus to see palm trees.

After extensive fundraising, the Newton High School Cardinal Regiment marching band and a Berg Middle School group are set to make separate trips this month. The NHS band will leave on March 16 for a trip to central Florida, while the Berg students and their chaperones are scheduled to leave for Washington, D.C. and New York City on March 20.

For the NHS band, the trip is an every-four-years tradition, so this year’s senior class will get its one opportunity to go to Florida. This year’s eight-day bus trip is set to include a visit to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood

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Studios, Universal Studios (where the Regiment will perform), Cocoa Beach, Ron Jon’s Surf Shop and a showing of Cirque Du Soleil.

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ations between the two sides will be scheduled in the weeks ahead. Another meeting has been scheduled for April 13.

All of the items on Wednesday’s agenda were for discussion only, and no action was taken on the proposals at the meeting.

This is the first year in recent memory a public session has been held to unveil initial proposals for Newton teachers union contracts.

Drew Bracken, a representative of the Des Moines law firm of Ahlers & Cooney, PC, led much of the discussion on behalf of the district. NCSD Superintendent Bob Callaghan, director of business services Gayle Isaac, director of personnel Laura Selover and board vice president Travis Padget were also present.

Teachers Alison Grier, Barb Hackworth and Lucinda Sinclair represented the NCEA. Bracken suggested the group immediately go into a closed negotiation session, but Grier said CONTRACTS | 3A

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Teachers Alison Grier, left, Barb Hackworth and Lucinda Sinclair, take notes at Wednesday’s special meeting to discuss initial proposals from both the Newton Community Education Association and the Newton Community School District. The NCEA submitted an initial proposal of a 6.5 percent compensation increase for 2016-17.

director and actors ever, and then open on Broadway with the expectation that you will close on opening night. However — surprise, surprise, you have a hit.

When Mel Brooks reworked the 1968 mov-

ie of the same name, he proclaimed it an “equal opportunity offender.”

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AP Photo The Newton High School Cardinal Regiment marching band will perform and visit various attractions in Florida.

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Submitted Photo Will Edgars, center, as Leo Bloom and the chorus girls for the song “I Want To Be A Producer.” The Newton Community Theatre’s production of “The Producers” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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elieve in Newton. That has been the city’s goal, highlighted by the Get to Know Newton campaign, but also what homebuilder Bob VanErsvelde did when he decided to build a new speculative home in town.

“I was intrigued by the idea that they would pay your interest after a year, that is beneficial. Also, that they gave a $10,000 bonus to the future homeowner, that’s a big selling point,” VanErsvelde said. “If they can knock off $5,000 to $10,000 right away, that helps a lot of people.”

VanErsvelde is a 37-year veteran in the trade and owns VanErsvelde Construction in Grinnell. He said it took some convincing from city development specialist Craig Armstrong — who called him more than once about buildling in Newton — to finally pull the trigger.

“He sold us on the idea that Newton has caught up on its

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By Jenny Thompson, RDN, LD Newton Hy-Vee When you think of St. Patrick’s Day you likely think of Ireland, wearing green clothes, shamrocks and corned beef and cabbage. Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day falls right in the middle of National Nutrition Month?

This campaign, sponsored annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The 2016 National Nutrition Month theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.”

Be festive with green • Add more dark greens to your salad — Baby kale, spinach, romaine and green leaf lettuce, green peppers, cucumbers, etc.

• Be inspired to go green with your side dish — Brussels sprouts, broccoli, edamame or green beans • Pistachios and pepitas — Sprinkle on entrées, side dishes and salads • Green tea — A good way to warm up and get antioxi-

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• Sweeten up that fruit salad — Kiwi and green grapes • Spinach — add to your fruit smoothie to add extra fiber and iron Colors of the rainbow to find your ‘pot of gold’ • Red — watermelon, apples, tomatoes, strawberries • Blue/purple — blueberries, eggplant, grapes, red onion, blackberries • Yellow — banana, pear, pineapple • Orange — clementine, mangos, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe • White — cauliflower, mushrooms, garlic Try to stick with these two concepts for a healthier lifestyle • Moderation is key — Consume no more than 3 ounces of meat per meal; Limit higher-calorie foods; and Limit saturated fats.

• Aim for lower sodium — adding herbs thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, dill; Add other flavors like lemon, lime, orange juice; Spice it up with chili pepper, cayenne, crushed red pepper; and reduce salt by half in recipes.

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Local & State News Builder Continued from Page 1A development on the southeast side of Newton, but had concerns about dirt work that needed to be done. The Newton Housing Development Corporation subsequently took on the dirt work project which left an opening for VanErsvelde to purchase the ground and map out a schedule for construction.

Student Builders, a group of building and trade students at DMACC, are also building a house in Eastgate Meadow. Several other lots are still available for development.

Excavation and concrete work started at the site just before Thanksgiving, about four weeks later than VanErsvelde was hoping. Although he got a late start, he had been staying just ahead of his deadlines, in part because he does most of the work himself.

“We have a small builder who, if you want

to find Bob at any given time during the day, you go out to the job site.

Unlike a lot of big city general contractors, he gets in there and does it.

He is a licensed electrician, plumber and does his own roofing,” Armstrong said.

Russ Leix, manager at Community Bank, is working with VanErsvelde on the banking portion of the project.

Leix said by working with VanErsvelde, he has learned he is really working with a builder who wants to better the community. For example, he has worked with local material providers and contractors such as Spahn and Rose Lumber Company.

“He wants it built right. He builds a good house and I could tell that from just talking with him. He’s not out to cut any corners. He wants his name on that house and he wants a good name on that house,” Leix said.

Three months into the job, walls are up, the roof is on and sheet rock is ready to be hung. In another month’s time

Producers Continued from Page 1A The depth of talent this theatre attracts is evident with a cast that moves effortlessly from one character to another, one great costume to another, one situation to another, and all moved along with a great score written by Mel Brooks. Sue Beukema has a great handle on the absurdity that is Mel Brooks. Rachel Faidley directs an orchestra made up of some of Jasper County’s finest musicians. The choreography by Beukema and Nicholas Root is outstanding.

In comedy, timing is everything and all of the actors in this production have proven that they can deliver. Audiences should be aware there is some language at the beginning (Rated PG-13).

You can catch “The Producers” at the Newton Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. March 17, 18 and 19.

Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and younger.

Call 641-792-1230 for reservations. The box office is now staffed weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., and one hour before each show.

Trip Continued from Page 1A Band director Jim Beerends said 84 students and seven chaperones will go to Florida.

“We modeled this trip after the one taken four years ago because there was so much positive feedback from parents and students about that trip,” Beerends said. “Each student was responsible for soliciting their own support for their individual trip.

I know that there are many community members who have supported the kids, not only on this trip, but also in the past, and we are grateful for their support of our program.”

Beerends said he and his family and some Newton Schools staff members have been to central Florida, but for most, this will be their first trip to the area.

The Berg students will be making a somewhat more unique endeavor.

Like the NHS band, they had to do their own fundraising, but the trip will be a different one; their flights leave Des Moines

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | March 10, 2016 | 3A VanErsvelde is confident the house will be on the verge of completion with only the yard work to be completed.

VanErsvelde is not waiting until then to invite potential buyers to see the house.

“It is safe right now for people to come in and take a look. If somebody really wanted to, and really liked the house, they could have some influence on the final finishes of carpeting, wall colors and counter tops,” VanErsvelde said.

The house, which boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious open floor plan will have a purchase price between $250,000 and $260,000.

“I can’t build a cheap home — I don’t always have to build an expensive home but we always use the same plywood, same structure whether it is a $180,000 or $280,000 house. The only difference is the extras people put on them,” VanErsvelde said.

VanErsvelde is one piece in the city’s plan to grow new housing pros-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Warmer weather has allowed Bob VanErsvelde to complete the roofing project on the house he is building in Eastgate Meadow in southeast Newton. Van Esvelde is planning on having the three bedroom, two bathroom house complete in mid-April, but is open to potential buyers looking at the house anytime.

pects and attract younger families to Newton.

Part of that plan is a $10,000 incentive when a buyer purchases a new home valued at more than $160,000.

“We were getting phone calls asking us about your $10,000 program. The No. 1 question was, where are your new homes? Well, we didn’t really have any at that time but we did have lots for them to buy and build on,” Armstrong said. “For

most people, that’s just not the way they want to do it. They want to see a selection of new homes and pick one and buy it. That is when we figured out that we really needed to get builders here to build new homes so we have something to sell when we promote our $10,000 incentive.”

That is where VanErsvelde comes in, and the city could not be happier to have him on board.

“We are going to

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Contracts Continued from Page 1A the union wasn’t prepared to do so.

She immediately proposed April 13 and 20 as possible dates, and April 13 was agreed upon.

The fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30. Last year, after the Iowa Legislature finally approved a 1.25 percent increase for one year of school funding, superintendent Bob Callaghan was only able to make an announcement of a one-year NCEA contract at a board meeting held in early June.

This year, the legislature has again failed to reach a timely agreement on a school funding formula to send to the governor. In 2015, Newton and the rest of the state’s districts had to submit a 2015-16 budget to the state by the April 15 deadline without knowing what costs its union negotiations would produce.

The NCEA and the district reached a one-year agreement last spring that gave educators a total package increase of 3.12 percent, totaling more than $520,000 for 2015-16. NCEA’s member teachers voted 117 -1 to ratify the one-year contract.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students took time Tuesday to exhibit their recently completed projects for the school’s annual “Fifty States Fair.”

Students put together geographic and economic data about one state. Parents were invited to the schools to tour the displays, and the students looked at each other’s displays and compared notes.

Right: Ava Miller stands next to her project about the state of Missouri.

International Airport in the wee hours of the morning of March 20 for a whirlwind four-day trip to the nation’s capital and New York City.

The schedule for the 73 students, 16 adults and seven chaperones sounds busy.

The Washington, D.C. part of the trip includes visits to Ford’s Theater, Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Kennedy gravesites, Iwo Jima Marine Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean and Vietnam War memorials, Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Holocaust Museum, National Archives, the Air and Space Museum and other museums in the Smithsonian Complex, the Jefferson Memorial, MLK National Memorial and more.

The New York City destinations include the Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center, Times Square, a performance of Lion King on Broadway, a taping of The Today Show, Rockefeller Plaza, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Central Park, Strawberry Fields, Cherry Hill,

work very hard to help him market his property and we honestly feel that once he gets this built it will sell pretty quickly or maybe even before it is completed,” Armstrong said. “We fully anticipate that the experience, which has been a good experience, will lead him to building more homes down the road.”

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

Bethesda Terrace and the Jackie Kennedy Onasis residence.

The trip and its fundraising were largely organized by teachers Tara Zehr and Tyler Stewart.

Stewart said he visited the D.C. area during the FFA National Leadership Conference a few years ago, but things didn’t go as planned.

“My one goal was to see the Kennedy gravesites,” he said. “However, when we got to Arlington Na-

tional Cemetery, that section was closed off because it was the 40th anniversary of Robert Kennedy’s Assassination. It was very disappointing.”

Stewart said the trip is unique in Berg Middle School history — certainly in terms of the scale, with 73 students going. He’d like to see a large-scale trip like this one take place every two years.

“A lot of kids helped with the fundraising,”

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Stewart said. “The chaperones helped with some fundraising as well. The fundraising was a lot of work, but at the same time Tara (Zehr) and I really got to know a lot about the students who are going on the trip. It was a fun experience.”

Stewart said even though more than 85 BMS students put in hard work to fundraise for the trip, about 30 students had to drop out of the trip because they simply could

not afford it.

“We would love it if any person or business in town would donate money for the trip in two years,” Stewart said. “We look forward to doing it every two years. This trip will be something the kids will never forget and we want to be able to give as many kids this opportunity as possible.”

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

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By Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer

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I recently met Maria. I do not know much about her. I know she has three children, I know she has rent to pay, I know she has to provide and survive for her family. I know she matters.

The first and only time my girlfriend Betsy and I encountered Maria, she was standing outside the Pleasant Hill HyVee around sunset. It was a chilly evening and the young woman in her late 20s to early 30s was wearing a tan soft leather coat with a sheep’s wool-lined hood covering a worn stocking cap. She was holding a white piece of cardboard carrying a message written in black marker which read: “I have rent to pay and I need

to feed my three children. Any food would help. Thank you.”

She was standing at the exit doors and the customers were entering and exiting the grocery store, going about their conversations and carrying their goods past Maria as though she wasn’t there. The young Hy-Vee employees, pushing red bins of redeemed cans and bottles into the store, wheeled by. Not one of the dozens of people walking past looked at her. But Maria and I made eye contact.

This is an all-too-common occurrence in the world, an occurrence that has been persistent since economies transitioned from village collectives to commerce-based systems.

For some people society doesn’t work, and society chooses to ignore their struggle.

Betsy and I went into the store and we immediately split up. I gathered our groceries while she picked up bread, peanut butter, crackers, apples, bananas, apple juice, paper plates and plastic silverware — foods we thought kids would enjoy and could be stretched to last several days.

We knew if we didn’t hurry, we’d miss our opportunity. As soon as store staff realized she was at the door, Maria would be asked to leave the property.

After going through the checkout we walked out the front door and said hello.

We introduced ourselves and

handed Maria the two bags filled with simple foods. We asked her name. Maria had an accent, possibly eastern European or perhaps Middle Eastern. We thought she could be a refugee, but Betsy and I didn’t ask. She was human.

That is what mattered.

Betsy didn’t know what to say, so instead she gave Maria a hug. The young woman, with an exhausted smile, said “God bless you.” I touched Maria’s hand and told her to take care.

We returned to our car to catch our composure and to cry. We had just met Maria.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Lawmakers should pass puppy mill bill ​Pam Said Windsor Heights In the state of Iowa we have 15,000-plus adult dogs in 200plus puppy mills. We are ranked No. 2 in the country which is shameful. Iowa can do better than this.

The bill HF 2416 is now sitting in the house with the same old legislators trying to block it.

They are saying the bill could hurt farming which is simply not true. The bill is asking that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Management oversee

Animals deserve respect, legislation Fred Willrich Ankeny We need legislation in the

the puppy mills in Iowa along with the USDA. Nothing more than that.

I’m asking people to contact their legislators tell them to move the bill to the floor so it can be voted on. These dogs live in a cages for their life until they can no longer breed. In 2015, more than half of them were cited for violations to the Animal Welfare Act. That’s up from 2014 when 47 percent were cited. So far in 2016, 41 percent of breeders have been cited for violations. We simply can’t let this cruelty continue, something must be done now.

I have a puppy mill dog. I got

her at a puppy mill auction in Iowa when she was 9. No one wanted her because her breeding days were over. She had a skin infection, missing toe from living on wire and rotten teeth.

Did I mention she was feral? I took her home and to the vet .

She was afraid of grass because she lived in a dark shed for nine years. She would sit on the deck and stare at the trees and the birds and the sky because at 9 this was all new to her. She is now 13 and part of our family. I sincerely urge people to contact their legislators tell them to quit stalling on this bill and do the right thing.

state of Iowa to protect animals.

Why in the world should we have to beg our elected representatives to vote the way 90 percent of the people support? Start treating animals with the respect they de-

serve. We rank second in last in the nation to animal-welfare related laws. Is the Iowa I grew up on a farm in? If you don’t know what is right go somewhere else to take your kick back.

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“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no b o l t t h a t y o u can set u p o n t h e freed o m of my mind.”

—Virg i n i a By Curt Swarm Wo o l f, Guest Columnist “ A Room of One’s Own” When Ruth Meth and her husband, Ray, decided to build an addition onto their house in Olds, a tiny hamlet north of Mt. Pleasant, she said that she wanted a room of her own for an art studio. Remembering reading British Novelist Virginia Woolf while at Iowa Wesleyan College, Ruth felt a room of her own was what she needed to give her artistic talent free rein to roam where it so desired. She got her room.

It is a plain, square, drywalled room but filled with all the tools of trade of an artist who delves into many mediums. One wall is completely wallpapered with sketches Ruth made from an early age up until present. There is also a place for her grandkids to sketch.

Just walking into the room and the creative urges begin to dance, like a ballerina twirling unobserved. She can move unrestricted from one project to another, from one medium to another. She hand paints china and floor tile, draws in graphite, pencil, crayon, and pen and ink; paints with oils, watercolors, pastels and acrylics; does fused glass, stained glass and modified (melted) glass; pottery; wood sculpture; woodcut prints; screen printing; and photography. She has her own darkroom. She also does her own framing, mat cutting, and glass cutting, “Like a jack-of-all trades, master of none,” she is fond of saying. I think to myself, “Master of all.”

Ruth went through eighth grade in a oneroom school. The teacher had no art training, but, recognizing talent

in Ruth, encouraged her to keep drawing. In high school at Washington, Ruth had a great art teacher. Ruth took all three years of art (no home ec) and was even allowed a special fourth year of art. Upon graduation in 1960, it was off to Iowa State Teachers College on a tuition scholarship. However, she dropped out after one semester to get married.

In 1992, after a 32year hiatus, and after being laid off, along with 1,200 other state employees, Ruth applied for a job at Iowa Wesleyan College. The Admissions Office sang to her like a siren. She spent four years, attended college with her middle son, competed with him for grades and graduated with a degree in Art Education.

Ruth’s favorite artist is Monet. She also has great appreciation for van Gogh because of his life story. He only painted for a few years, and only sold one painting while he was alive, but achieved such fame.

Ruth’s philosophy of art is that art is something within her. It’s not within everybody, but everybody can be taught art. You can be taught the rules of art, and you can create satisfactory work. But art is an expression of oneself. Michael Angelo said it best when he said he was, “Releasing the images from the marble” when he sculpted. Ruth feels like she releases images from her mind when she paints or creates art.

Ruth Meth, now 74, climbs the 17 steps to her room. Today she may work on “Lee and Me,” a 4’ x 5’ oil painting she’s been working on for a couple of years. Or she may paint some tile, or some china plates.

She really doesn’t know, until she gets there and sees what’s spread out before her. She may work in a couple of different mediums.

The sign in front of her house says, “A Room of My Own.” She is free to roam where her mind takes her.

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com.

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March 7, 2016 Owen Michael Lester, 2, the son of Michael and Christy Hotger Lester, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at Children’s Hospital and Clinics in Minnesota. A celebration of Owen’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Marie (Wanders) Nollen, 103, formerly of Pella, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at Bickford Place in Overland Park, Kan. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 12 at Second Reformed Church in Pella. Interment will be made in the Oakwood Cemetery at Pella. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Saturday at the Second Reformed Church.

Helen M. Schamel, 95, of Newton, died Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016, at her home in Newton. Funeral services for Helen are pending and the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

Newton schools release audit report Newton Daily News Hunt & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, today released an audit report on Newton Community School District in Newton.

The district’s revenues totaled $36,503,583 for the year ended June 30, 2015, a 1.8 percent increase from the prior year. Rev-

enues included $13,978,652 in local tax, charges for services of $1,432,502, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $5,336,326, unrestricted interest of $4,213 and other general revenues of$15,751,890.

Expenses for district operations totaled $34,152,016, a 3.2 percent decrease from the prior year. Expenses included $20,038,808 for

instructional services, $3,330,067 for administration services, and $2,934,703 for operation and maintenance of plant services.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the district secretary’s office, in the office of the Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s website at auditor.iowa.gov/reports/index.html.

Club News T.T.T. Chapter K-EN held the monthly meeting Tuesday at the home of Shirley Nuzum with Heidi Holley as the co-hostess. Eight members were in attendance.

Members enjoyed the competition of a silent auction of donated items.

Camp committee

member Donna McCoy indicated the initial paper work has been submitted for this summer’s camp girls. The dates of camp have not yet been determined however the girls will attend the early session this year.

Friendship chair Carolyn Hobbs sent Val-

entine cards to several members with health problems.

Members were reminded of the upcoming state convention in April in Cedar Rapids.

Members decided to continue the cheese ball fundraiser with the making of cheese balls at the

Congregate Meals Friday Meatloaf, creamed potato, Brussels sprouts, orange, ambrosia salad and skim milk Monday Beef in brown gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, applesauce and skim milk

November meeting. Jane Repp completed the yearly audit and found the treasurer’s books in perfect order.

The April 12 meeting will be in the home of Shirley Birkenholz. The program will be family heirlooms or quilts that members share.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

• Newton Community Theatre’s “The Producers” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Mel Brooks musical on the local stage. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for youth. For more information, call 641-792-1230. Box office open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Garden Thyme Club will meet at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday at Deep Rock Station Gardens in Sully.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Contact the city clerk at 641-594-3493 for more information • DAR Grinnell chapter will meet at 9 a.m.

Saturday at Centre of Art and Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. Coffee will be served, meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Hostess for March meeting is Barbara Jones and Lelah Main. Program will be “7 Bates Brothers Civil War” by Barbara Jones. Anyone interested in joining DAR is invited to attend and if you want more information you can call Darlene at 641-5218846.

• Jasper County Democratic Convention will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Berg Middle School, 1900 N. Fifth Ave. E. in Newton. Delegate and alternate registration will begin at 8 a.m. For questions, contact Jasper County Democrat’s Chairman Taylor Van De Krol at taylorjames. vandekrol@gmail.com or 641-990-9069.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Central Iowa Ostomy Support Group will meet at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Barb Rozenboom, RN, BSN, CWON will present “The Different Types of Ostomies and the Reasons To Have Them.” Anyone with an ostomy is invited to attend, as well as caregivers and medical professionals. For questions, call Lori at 641-791-1283.

• Sensory Friendly Movie “Zootopia” will begin at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Capitol II Theatre in Newton. A special showing for individuals with special needs and their families. The cost will be $5 per person. For more information contact Dawn at manager@capitol2.com or call 641-275-1356.

• Peer Support for those living with mental illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• Tod Hewitt Cancer Benefit will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at Monroe American Legion.

There will be a freewill donation meal catered by Smokin Bones from Agency and live entertainment by Allan “Alvis” Robuck along with a silent auction and raffles.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Charles L. Loudermilk, 47, of Des Moines, is charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities pulled him over at 12:02 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of First Avenue East. While searching the vehicle, officers found a snorting straw, mirror, razor blade, digital scale, pipes and baggies. He was also found with 2.1 grams of methamphetamine. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Dalton H. Weaver, 18, of Knoxville, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities

pulled him over at 12:49 a.m.

Saturday on Highway 14.

Officers could smell alcohol coming from Weaver, and he admitted to drinking. He had a BAC of .091. He was cited and released to appear.

• Chad E. Robbins, 20, of Runnells, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession after authorities pulled over a vehicle he was traveling in at 1:22 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Highway 14 South. Robbins was found to be the owner of the vehicle and had consumed alcohol. Officers found several bottles of alcohol as well as two marijuana pipes and a

marijuana bong. He was cited and released to appear.

• Erik D. Maki, 42, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over at 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 600 block of North Fourth Avenue East. Officers saw Maki had bloodshot, watery eyes and smelled of alcohol. He admitted to drinking one beer that night and had a BAC of .151. He was cited and released to appear.

• Levi A. Lear, 26, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled him over at 12:54 a.m.

Monday in the 700 block of East 17th Street South.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Megan A. Snook, 29, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities pulled her over at 11:20 p.m.

Saturday at the intersection of South Eighth Avenue East and East 17th Street South. She was cited and released to appear.

• Randall C. Mikesell, 36, of Newton, is charged with simple misdemeanor trespass after authorities were called at 12:14 a.m. Tuesday to Kum & Go. Officers were called about Mikesell be-

ing present on the property after being told he was not allowed for prior incidents.

Mikesell said he knew he was not suppose to be there.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Jasper County Sheriff Office • Amber L. Schlangen, 43, of Monroe, is charged with violation of no contact/protective order after authorities were called at 3:05 p.m. Saturday to 2788 S. 129th Ave. E. in Monroe. Officers were called following Schlangen violating a protective order multiple times by contacting the protected party. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Sibling estranged in life opts to remain estranged in death DEAR ABBY: I’ve been estranged from my three siblings, their spouses and their families for 35 years -- my choice. There has been no correspondence, and I have seen them only at our parents’ funerals.

Since we are all in our 80s, I anticipate there will be funerals for us in the next decade. If I go first, there is no problem. However, I’m considering not attending their funerals or those of their spouses. My grown children say I MUST attend because I’m their brother. I’m concerned that I might be a distraction or there could be a confrontation. Besides, I still remember what caused my estrangement and I just don’t want to see them. I know I’m stubborn, but am I wrong?

-- TO GO OR NOT TO GO DEAR GO OR NO: I disagree with your children. People attend funerals to pay their respects to the deceased and/or comfort the family who has suffered the loss. If, after 35 years, you show up at the funeral, you could, indeed, be a distraction -- unless it has been so long that nobody recognizes you. — DEAR ABBY: Is it wrong to have no interest in grandchildren? My wife is five years older than I am and she’s elated with our new grandchild. I’m only 42 and I feel I’m too young to be a “Gramps.”

I prefer to be free from kid activities and enjoy my adult pursuits.

I have raised children for the last 20-plus years and I think it’s my stepdaughter’s turn to be a parent.

My wife is all gung ho to watch the grandchild anytime she’s free, but I’m not interested at all.

Am I wrong for wanting my own time and space with my wife? -- TOO YOUNG FOR IT IN OKLAHOMA DEAR TOO YOUNG: No law says you must baby-sit if you don’t want to. Not everyone enjoys the

company of small children. If your wife enjoys doing it, that’s her privilege. However, if the baby-sitting is interfering with your marriage, then you’re complaining to the wrong woman, and the two of you need to work out a compromise on which you can both agree. — DEAR ABBY: I have very long hair and I’m proud of it. I have worn my hair long ever since I was a little girl. My problem is when I go somewhere, other women come up to me and start touching it.

I understand that they like my hair because they always compliment me on it, but I hate it when strangers touch me. Apparently, people have forgotten the concept of “personal space.”

How can I tell someone -- without sounding rude -- to please not touch me? Or must I just keep quiet and tolerate it with a smile? -- RAPUNZEL IN DALLAS DEAR RAPUNZEL: Not everyone enjoys being touched, particularly by strangers. If someone reaches out to pet you, smile, step back and say, “I’d prefer you not do that.” You have a right to your personal space.

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2,000 jobs possible with hog-processing plant MASON CITY — Officials say Mason City is on its way to getting a hog-processing operation that’s expected to employ up to 2,000 workers in its first two years.

A company intends to build the hog-processing facility on the south side of the city and to hire 900 to 2,000 workers between 18 months and two years. Mayor Eric Bookmeyer says the 600,000 square-foot facility is a $245 million project. The company intends to build an environmentally friendly, modern building that will enhance the neighborhood.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — Authorities say a man walking on an interstate bridge linking Iowa and Nebraska has been killed.

Officers were dispatched around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday to the Interstate 480 span that runs between Council Bluffs and Omaha. The man’s body was found in the far-left lane of westbound I-480. Council Bluffs police say the man likely is a hit-andrun victim. No arrests have been reported.

Police identified the man as 29-year-old Brett Jensen, of Council Bluffs.

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DUBUQUE — Hillcrest Family Services says it will open a residential treatment facility for troubled boys. A renovated house on Hillcrest’s Dubuque campus will be home to six boys, ages 12 to 17.

Hillcrest CEO Gary Gansemer says the new Awakenings Academy will follow the policies it already follows for accreditation and state licensing. An investigation at a southeast Iowa boarding school for troubled teenagers has raised questions about the state oversight of such facilities.

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DECORAH — Jurors have found a former Boone man not guilty in the death of his wife. Jurors on Wednesday found Alexander Fazzino not guilty. They began deliberations Tuesday afternoon after a Winneshiek County trial that lasted more than two weeks. Fazzino was charged with first-degree murder in the 2012 death of Emily Fazzino. Authorities found her on the bathroom floor in the couple’s home.

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Tiffin moves forward with $9 minimum wage proposal TIFFIN — The $9 minimum wage proposal is moving forward in the city of Tiffin. The city council passed the first reading of the city ordinance Tuesday night. If the reading passes two other votes in Tiffin, the city will stay at $9 per hour while Johnson County increases to $9.15 per hour this May. The city council previously considered paying workers younger than 18 the state minimum.

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Gov. Branstad signs juvenile records bill into law The Associated Press DES MOINES — Most juvenile delinquency records in Iowa will be confidential under a bill signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Terry Branstad, a move applauded by advocacy groups who say it could help young people to secure jobs and an education.

Branstad signed the legislation at the Iowa Capitol, following overwhelming support in the Republican-majority House and the Democratic-controlled Senate. It has been described by Branstad as part of his efforts to

address criminal justice reform in Iowa.

“Ensuring the fundamental fairness of our system is an important and worthy goal,” Branstad he said. “This bill moves us closer to that goal.”

The law will keep most juvenile court records confidential unless otherwise ordered by a judge. Records pertaining to certain juveniles facing allegations in-

volving a felony will remain public.

The Iowa-Nebraska NACCP had made the bill a priority. Betty Andrews, the group’s president, said the law will help young people who might otherwise struggle to find work or educational opportunities because an old court record has been disclosed. She noted disproportionality in Iowa court proceedings that involve African-American youth.

“This is something that will give a lot of youth a chance,” she said.

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Report says cleaning Iowa water in would create $691 million DES MOINES (AP) — An Iowa State University report says the governor’s $4.7 billion proposal to improve Iowa’s water quality over three decades would create 2,800 jobs annually and generate $691 million in economic activity.

Gov. Terry Branstad has proposed extending a tax that supports schools and then diverting part of the revenue growth efforts to cut the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus entering Iowa’s lakes, rivers and streams.

The “proposal would mean more jobs for Iowa families, as well as dedicated funding for cleaner water,” Branstad said in a statement.

But environmental groups say the governor’s plan fails to hold agriculture accountable for nutrient runoff.

“The governor wants to provide a huge amount of resources through a state sales tax, without producer or ag account-

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ability, without metrics, and without specific enforceable timelines,” said Bill Stowe, CEO of the Des Moines Water Works, the utility suing drainage districts in northwest Iowa over high nitrate levels.

The company’s lawsuit has added pressure to implement the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a plan to cut nitrogen and phosphorus levels from rural and urban sources by 45 percent.

Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association, said it’s important that water quality improvements provide economic benefits, as well as environmental benefits, to gain broad support.

“Show me the economic value, show me the improvements for the environment, for our families, for future generations,” Leeds said.

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Water quality improvement costs, however, would range from $407 million to $712 million annually, based on two possible scenarios that include using cover crops, and building wetlands and bioreactors on millions of acres.

The state investment falls significantly short of the costs, the report said, even with the same annual level of federal government support provided last year for conservation practices.

Farmers, landowners or other “beneficiaries outside Iowa will be needed to fill the gap,” the report says.

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venile court proceedings that are pending on or arise after July 1, when the measure goes into effect. Kurt Swaim, the first assistant to State Public Defender Adam Gregg and a former state representative, acknowledged that challenges remain. Some adults who have old records sealed may still have trouble with data-mining companies that sell outdated information to private employers.

Swaim said it’s difficult to remove outdated information from those private collections.

“The data miners, under

this bill, won’t get the information in the first place,” he said of the law’s effect on new court proceedings.

The local NAACP is pushing for several other measures this session, including bills that would prohibit racial profiling and “ban the box” to expand work opportunities for people with criminal histories. It’s unclear if those measures will survive a legislative deadline Friday.

“We’re looking at this as not a sprint,” Andrews said of potential action next session. “It’s a marathon.”

Iowa House OKs bill banning research on aborted fetal tissue DES MOINES (AP) — Most research in Iowa involving tissue from an aborted fetus would be banned under a bill the Republican-controlled House passed Wednesday, despite criticism from the Iowa Board of Regents that the practice at some of the state’s public universities has led to cures for deadly diseases.

The measure was unlikely to be taken up by the Democratic-majority Senate and is not expected to advance before a Friday legislative deadline.

The chamber voted 56-43 along mostly party lines for the bill, which would prohibit a woman who has an abortion from donating the fetal tissue for research. Fetal tissue donated following a miscarriage or stillbirth

would be allowed.

“This does not end medical research,” said Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola, who spoke ahead of the vote. “What it does is it brings dignity to the conversation for all human life.”

The Iowa Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s three public universities, opposes the bill. Spokesman Josh Lehman said the University of Iowa and Iowa State University use such cells and tissues for “a broad array” of research that is part of developing therapies and cures for deadly and debilitating diseases.

Lehman said the regents’ position stands despite an amendment that would allow facilities including universities to continue using fetal tissue

already in their possession for research.

“We appreciate the efforts to improve the bill, but do not support it.

The way the bill is currently drafted would prevent our universities from developing potentially life-saving research in the future involving new forms of treatment,” he said in a statement.

Rep. Matt Windschitl, R-Missouri Valley, who introduced that amendment, said he did so to respond to concerns from the medical community that research could be limited. He said additional legislation can be considered in the future if that ends up being the case, but “this is about making sure our children and the children in the state of Iowa are not being used as guinea pigs in medical research.”

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Special bonus concert presented in conjunction with the Des Moines Metro Opera/Opera Iowa and the Jasper County Concert Association. Prices for nonmembers $10 per person or $25 per family. This show will also feature a fundraising dinner provided by the Newton High School Band Parents at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Mel Brooks musical on the local stage. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for youth. For more information, call 641-792-1230. Box office is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Colfax Fire Department will host its 23rd Annual Soup Supper. Donations collected at the supper will go to benefit equipment and other needs for Colfax volunteer fire department.

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Submitted Photo by Matthew Murphy Kerstin Anderson as “Maria Rainer” and the von Trapp children From left clockwise: Audrey Bennett (Gretl), Maria Knasel (Louisa), Mackenzie Currie (Marta), Paige Silvester (Liesl), Svea Johnson (Brigitta), Erich Schuett (Friedrich) and Quinn Erickson (Kurt).

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Des Moines Performing Arts announces 2016-2017 Season Newton Daily News DES MOINES – Des Moines Performing Arts, Central Iowa’s premier nonprofit performing arts organization, unveiled its highly anticipated 2016-17 Season.

This announcement includes the 2015 Tony Award winners for Best Musical, “Fun Home” and Best Play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime.” Both shows will be making their Iowa debuts. In all, 32 productions were announced as part of the Willis Broadway Series, the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series, the Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series, The Dance Series and the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series.

“We are excited to have five shows currently on Broadway as part of our 2016-2017 Willis

Broadway Series,” said Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig.

“From new shows including ‘An American in Paris’ to breathtaking classics like ‘The Sound of Music’ this is an exceptionally well-rounded season that will appeal to a wide range of interests.”

For each of the series, season tickets are the only way to guarantee the best seats at lockedin prices. Season ticket packages for the Willis Broadway Series are on sale now and start at $161 for the five-show package.

The Dance Series (three-show package starts at $50) and the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series (four- show package only $35) are also on sale now. The Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series and Live at the Temple Concert Series will go on sale in

mid-April.

For a full listing of the shows, special concerts and live entertainment, visit DesMoinesPerformingArts.org.

Willis Broadway Series: • “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” • “The Sound of Music” • “Fun Home” • “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime.”

• “An American in Paris”

Season Ticket Add-ons: • “RENT” • “Mamma Mia!” • “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” • “Jersey Boys”

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Guard Mike Gesell blossoms into unheralded star for Hawkeye hoops IOWA CITY (AP) — Jarrod Uthoff and Peter Jok have dominated the headlines for the Hawkeyes this season.

But Iowa might not be headed to its third straight NCAA Tournament — a feat it hasn’t accomplished in over two decades — without senior point guard Mike Gesell.

Gesell, whose recruitment was an important part of coach Fran McCaffery’s rebuilding job, has grown from a four-star prep to an unheralded star and a steadying presence for the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes (21-9, 12-6 Big Ten).

Iowa opens league tournament play at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday against Illinois.

“He’s constantly in attack mode and he’s got great vision. He wants to give the ball up. He’s a willing passer and he can score, so you’ve got to play it straight. He just wants to win,” McCaffery.

Gesell and center Adam Woodbury, both AAU teammates from the Sioux City area straddling the Iowa-Nebraska border, committed to Iowa at a time when the Hawkeyes seemed years away from returning to national relevance.

Gesell never wound up becoming as well known as Uthoff and Jok — or even stars Devyn Marble and Aaron White before him. He’ll simply have to settle for being invaluable to the Hawkeyes since the day he signed his letter of intent.

McCaffery knew right away what he had in the 6-foot-2 Gesell, at the time a rare consensus top-100 recruit for Iowa.

Gesell started 30 games as a freshman and helped Iowa reach the NIT finals, where he scored a then-career high 13 points.

Chiefs penalized draft picks, fined for tampering KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were penalized Wednesday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules for having impermissible contact with wide receiver Jeremy Maclin during last year’s free agency.

The Chiefs were stripped of their thirdround pick this April and sixth-round pick next year and fined $250,000. Chiefs coach Andy Reid also was fined $50,000 and general manager John Dorsey fined $25,000.

Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement the club intends to appeal the penalties.

The Chiefs are accused of having direct communication with Maclin, who played for Reid in Philadelphia, during the league’s negotiating period.

That communication is a violation of NFL tampering rules.

Maclin later signed a $55 million, five-year deal with Kansas City.

AP Photo Iowa guard Mike Gesell, center, drives to the basket between Florida State’s Montay Brandon, left, and Jarquez Smith, right, during a non-conference game earlier this season in Iowa City.

Gesell led the Big Ten in assist-to-turnover ratio as a sophomore as Iowa snapped an eight-year NCAA tournament drought.

As a junior, Gesell set a mark that perhaps best defines his career, becoming the first Big Ten player in seven years with no points but at least nine assists in a game.

A nagging elbow inju-

ry got so bad by the end of that year that Gesell could barely shoot a jumper, but McCaffery knew he was too important to keep out of the starting lineup.

Gesell rewarded his coach’s faith in him with 15 points and six assists as Iowa beat Davidson for its first NCAA win since 2001.

“The thing I’m most

proud about in my journey as a Hawkeye is just the strides we’ve made every single year.

(McCaffery) recruited me here when we were in a bit of a rebuilding period. I knew we had the guys and the coaching staff to be successful,” Gesell said. “It’s not easy to do.”

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Scott Dixon goes into IndyCar season as one of all-time greats ​CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Scott Dixon is fifth on IndyCar’s wins list, with the likes of Foyt, Andretti and Unser the only drivers ahead of him.

A mediocre season by Dixon’s standards should move him to at least fourth, probably third. Then the greatest open-wheel driver of this generation — Dixon has 38 career wins in 15 seasons — can set his sights on second place and Mario Andretti’s mark of 52 victories.

Asked Tuesday if he can get to the top of the list and pass A.J. Foyt’s record 67 wins, Dixon just laughed.

“I think A.J. is probably safe,” the New Zealander said.

But catching Foyt isn’t completely out of the realm of possibility for Dixon, who goes into Sunday’s season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., with the same goals he starts with every year.

He wants to win at St. Pete, where he has finished second three times. He wants to win the Indianapolis 500, which he won in 2008. And he wants to win another IndyCar title.

Dixon pulled off a slight upset last season when he won the finale at Sonoma to jump from third in the standings to a tie for first in points. Dixon was crowned champion based on a tiebreaker with Juan Pablo Montoya, and that fourth title tied him with Mario

Dixon

Andretti

Andretti, Sebastien Bourdais and longtime teammate Dario Franchitti for second on the all-time IndyCar list. Only Dixon and Bourdais are still active, and they trail Foyt’s record seven titles.

For Dixon, who won his first championship in 2003, the fourth title was “the sweetest yet.”

His Chip Ganassi Racing team had lagged behind Team Penske most of the season, and Dixon really only hit his stride in the second part of the schedule. Montoya had led the standings since the season opener, and appeared to be in a two-man battle for the title with Graham Rahal.

At third in the standings, Dixon was an afterthought headed into the finale. Like the entire IndyCar Series, he was in the throes of an emotionally draining week following the death of driver Justin Wilson six days before the finale. When Dixon attended a title contender news conference at the start of the week-

end, his mind appeared to be a million miles away.

Getting back into the race car was cathartic for Dixon, who had stayed in Pennsylvania to support Wilson’s family after Wilson was struck in the head by a piece of debris during the previous week’s race at Pocono. He was at the hospital when Wilson succumbed to his injuries a day later, and it was all too familiar for Dixon, who was also intensely involved in the healing process following Dan Wheldon’s death in 2011.

But Dixon is the Ice Man of IndyCar, and when it’s time to go to work, nobody does it with more focus and determination. A subpar qualifying effort at Sonoma put him ninth on the starting grid, but he tuned out the long odds of snatching the title from Montoya and put his grieving of Wilson on temporary hold to lead a race-high 34 laps and steal his fourth crown.

Much like his NASCAR contemporary Jimmie Johnson, Dixon is often under-appreciated when it comes to his resume.

Dixon doesn’t care.

“I’m thrilled just to be recognized with some of the alltime greats. Where I rank or where I wind up, it’s not so important to me,” he said. “I just go out and try to win and everything else takes care of itself.”

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year It’s hard to compete with football when it comes to sports fans’ interest around the country, but the one thing that comes close to the passion most of us have for the pigskin is March Madness.

Once again, the state will have three of its four Division I basket- By Troy Hyde ball teams in Newton Daily the national News tournament.

Sports Writer That’s because Northern Iowa put together another strong run through the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament last weekend. The Panthers got a game-winning, buzzer-beater shot from Wes Washpun to lock up its NCAA bid.

The state will be crazy once again starting Thursday as Iowa and Iowa State will start their runs through the Big Ten and Big 12 Conference Tournaments, respectively.

Iowa needs the tournament more. The Hawkeyes can still work itself back into a spot in the Des Moines regional. They will probably have to win two games though to bump up into a top-four seed.

The Hawks will be no worse than a seven seed. That feels like a big letdown after what they were predicted to be a few weeks ago. However, Iowa was supposed to be a bubble team coming into the year, and it exceeded those expectations by a mile.

Can the Hawkeyes keep the momentum they gained in winning at Michigan, and will the shots from outside go down? Those are the two biggest questions I have moving forward.

Iowa State can help itself at the Big 12 tournament, but I don’t think an early loss drops them down a seed.

I think the Cyclones are pretty secure at about a five or six seed.

Another Big 12 Tournament championship could push ISU into a four seed.

I have questioned the Cyclones’ depth all season. They haven’t put together a solid two-week stretch at any point in the year. They’ll win a big game and then drop a few on the road.

Are the Cyclones ready for another run in March? Do they have enough energy left in the tank?

Those questions, along with the injury status of Monte Morris and the motivation status of Jameel McKay is what I will be looking at the most.

The best news for me on a personal level is that my wife’s spring break coincides with the start of the tournament.

That means I may be able to lock myself in the basement and binge watch NCAA basketball tournament games starting Thursday afternoon.

It’s my favorite time of the year when it comes to sports, and it’s really not even close.

Hopefully, the three instate schools can give everybody a reason to want to watch the tournament even more.

In area recruiting news, Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Hunter Gunderson announced on his Twitter page Saturday he has decided to extend his football career at Wartburg College.

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Super Bowl champion Denver loses QB Osweiler to Texans HOUSTON (AP) — ​ The Houston Texans have filled their biggest need, starting free agency with a splash by snagging Brock Osweiler from Denver.

A person familiar with the negotiations said the free agent quarterback agreed to multiyear contract with the team on Wednesday.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced by the team.

The Broncos hoped to keep Osweiler in the wake of Peyton Manning’s retirement on Monday.

Instead he’s heading to Houston where the Texans were looking to upgrade the position after Brian Hoyer’s struggles last season, particularly his turnover-filled performance in their wildcard playoff loss to Kansas City.

Osweiler threw for 1,967 yards and 10 touchdowns with six interceptions last season. He only played sparingly in his first three seasons in Denver and never threw for 100 yards in a season until last year.

Vikings sign former 49ers OL Boone MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have found some feistiness and experience for their unsettled offensive line, a step toward galvanizing a position group that has been lagging the last three years.

Former San Francisco 49ers left guard Alex Boone agreed Wednesday to a

four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Vikings had not yet announced the signing.

The 6-foot-8, 300-pound Boone, who begins his eighth season in the NFL, meets the top offseason need for a team that has struggled to protect quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in his first two years in the league.

The Vikings also resigned one of their own free agent offensive linemen, right guard Mike Harris.

The Vikings kept left tackle Matt Kalil, guaranteeing his $11.096 million salary for 2016, after bringing back right tackle Phil Loadholt at a reduced rate.

Bears ink deal with former Bronco LB Trevathan LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears boosted their defense by agreeing to a four-year contract with Super Bowl champion linebacker Danny Trevathan on Wednesday.

Trevathan’s signing was the first in a flurry of moves announced by the Bears shortly after the opening of free agency.

They also-signed cornerback Tracy Porter and Arizona Cardinals right tackle Bobby Massie to three-year contracts. Backup running back Jacquizz Rodgers and offensive tackle Nick Becton also re-signed, agreeing to one-year deals.

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Finke, Illinois cruise by Gophers in B1G tourney INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Illinois freshman Michael Finke picked the perfect day to make a career-best five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points to lead No. 12 seed Illinois past 13th-seeded Minnesota 85-52 on Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament first round.

The Fighting Illini (1418) play No. 5 seed and 20thranked Iowa on Thursday in second-round action.

Kendrick Nunn added 15 points for Illinois while Malcolm Hill had 14 and Jalen Coleman-Lands 13.

The Fighting Illini made 32of-58 field-goal attempts, including 14-of-26 from 3-point range. Nunn, Hill and Coleman-Lands were a collective 15 of 26 from the field.

Nebraska 89, Rutgers 72 Shavon Shields scored 20 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead No. 11 seed Nebraska to an 89-72 victory over 14th-seeded Rutgers Wednesday night in first round action of the Big Ten tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Tai Webster had 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting and the Cornhuskers (15-17) advanced to Thursday’s quarterfinals against sixth-seeded Wisconsin.

Andrew White III had 16 points, Iowa native Michael Jacobsen scored 14 and Ed Morrow had 10.

Mike Williams led Rutgers (7-25) with 14, Bishop Daniels had 13 and Omari Grier added 12 for the Scarlet Knights.

Wade leads Kansas State to win over Oklahoma State in Big 12s KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State looked like a team playing without any pressure in the Big 12 tournament Wednesday night.

They know that they’ll need to win four games in four days to make the NCAA Tournament. But they at least got the first one out of the way, holding on after building a big early lead to beat Oklahoma State 75-71 in the opening round.

Forward Dean Wade took advantage of his opportunity, scoring a career-best 20 points.

Justin Edwards added 17 and Wesley Iwundu had 14 for the

Gesell Continued from Page 1B This season, Gesell has been a unifying force for a team that has survived periods of ups and downs.

Gesell will enter the Big Ten tournament ranked third in the league with 6.2 assists per game.

Gesell’s minutes (30), field goal percentage (41.2), 3-point percentage (37.5) and rebounds (3.2) per game are all career highs.

eighth-seeded Wildcats (1715).

TCU 67, Texas Tech 62 TCU had been in most of its games this season, only to come up short in the closing minutes.

The Horned Frogs used that experience to their advantage Wednesday.

Chauncey Collins scored 19 points, hitting three free throws in the final seconds, and the Big 12 tournament’s No. 10 seed dealt a major blow to Texas Tech’s NCAA Tournament hopes with a 67-62 victory in the first round at the Sprint Center.

Gesell had a career-high 25 points as Uthoff fought through foul trouble in an 83-70 win over then-No. 1 Michigan State in the Big Ten opener that precipitated Iowa’s rise into the Top 25.

He also had 11 assists with just one turnover Saturday, helping the Hawkeyes snap a four-game losing streak with a win at Michigan.

“Mike’s been doing it for four years and we’ve won a lot of games with him and his leadership,” McCaffery said. “He’s crucial.”

SPORTS CALENDAR 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.

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

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL 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 Anamosa 74, DM Christian 60 Western Christian 56, Carroll Kuemper Catholic 42 Class 3A Dubuque Wahlert 79, MOC-Floyd Valley 74 Chariton 64, Solon 50 CR Xavier 58, Spirit Lake 47 Pella 94, Perry 54 Wednesday’s Quarterfinals Class 4A Pleasant Valley 57, Dubuque Senior 42 Valley 61, Dowling Catholic 56 Cedar Falls 60, CB Lincoln 58 IC West 51, DM Hoover 48 Thursday’s Games Class 1A Semifinals CB 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 Semifinals Pella Christian (17-9) vs. Cascade (21-3), 2 p.m.

Western Christian (23-2) vs.

Anamosa (21-5), 3:45 p.m.

Class 3A Semifinals Chariton (24-1) vs. Dubuque Wahlert (20-5), 6:35 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Xavier (17-8) vs.

Pella (23-1), 8:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Class 4A Semifinals Pleasant Valley (23-1) vs. WDM Valley (21-3), 1:30 p.m.

Cedar Falls (20-4) vs. Iowa City West (20-4), 3:15 p.m.

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4B | Public Notice IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JASPER COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, Plaintiff, v.

HERBERT MCSPAREN; SPOUSE OF HERBERT MCSPAREN, IF ANY; SIERRA ACQUISITION LLC; and PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

CASE NO. EQCV119790 ORIGINAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: HERBERT MCSPAREN AND OF HERBERT SPOUSE MCSPAREN, IF ANY You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court in and for Jasper County, Iowa, a Foreclosure Petition (Equity) in the above-entitled action which prays for an in rem judgment in the amount of $38,645.34, plus interest as it accrues, attorney's fees, the costs of this action, and that said sums be declared a first lien upon the following described premises located in Jasper County, Iowa, to wit: A Parcel of land situated in the State of Iowa, County of Jasper, with a street location address of 702 S 4th Ave E; Newton, IA 50208 currently owned by Herbert McSparen having a tax identification number of and further 0834253028 described as South East Add Lot 9 Blk 2.

That the Mortgage on the abovereal estate be described that a Special foreclosed, Execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for such other relief as the Court may deem just and The attorney for equitable.

Plaintiff is Donald J. Pavelka, Jr., whose address is Suite 401, 421 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503, Telephone: (712) 256-5566.

You are further notified that unless you serve and within a reasonable time thereafter file a Motion or Answer on or before March 30, 2016, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County at the courthouse located at 101 1st St. N, Newton, IA 50208. 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 Court because of a disability immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 515286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS February 25 and March 3 & 10 JASPER COUNTY 2015 GROSS WAGES Employee Name Wages Akins, Donna.....................162.25 Aldrich, Brenda.............51,491.14 Aldrich, Nicholas..........53,704.37 Allan, Denise................70,249.42 Anderson, Christina...........176.58 Andrews, Pamela..............201.50 Arends, Tina.................49,866.83 Arkema, Wesley................320.00 Arnold, Anita...................5,071.99 Arrowood, Brad............43,175.50 Arrowood, Jacob.................34.64 Arrowood, Teresa.........53,686.95 Avery, Richard..............23,696.72 Baldus, Amy.................40,927.89 Baldwin, Dwight............18,384.60 Balmer, Kimberley........56,128.27 Balmer, Michael.............4,228.41 Barker, John.................50,016.24 Barr, Dale.....................46,732.56 Barr, Jill........................54,678.85 Barton, Jason...............45,879.96 Bennett, Kelly...............91,925.06 Benson, Bruce..............50,478.28 Berriman, Theresa.............390.81 Beukema, Michael.............100.00 Billingsley, John................750.00 Birkenholz, Lynette.......49,191.36 Bishop, Douglas...........67,108.55 Bjelland, Leslie.............12,380.35 Blink, Peter...................44,668.78 Bond, Howard....................200.00 Borts, Matthew.............46,663.98 Brandhof, Duane.................50.00 Braun, Warren..............53,686.82 Britton, Joshua.............67,379.50 Brock, Joseph..............40,965.18 Bruxvoort, Brandon......49,035.51 Bucklin, Delaine...........29,188.96 Bucklin, Dennis............72,852.97 Bucklin, Michael...........47,699.48 Bunse, Carroll....................100.00 Bunse, Janet.......................50.00 Burdess, Jeremy..........66,908.08 Burdt, Jeremy...............66,915.43 Burns, John..................49,978.21 Bury, Beverley...................183.00 Cable, Carl........................125.00 Cable, Gerriann............32,831.50 Cantu, Katie..................56,726.79 Carpenter, Dennis........42,765.18 Carr, Betty...........................30.00 Castillo, Inez...................8,607.35 Chance, Debra....................50.00 Chance, Tim........................50.00 Chandler, Jerry.............50,856.94 Chartier, Christopher....47,954.20 Clapper, Dennis...................75.00 Claseman, Dennis........36,885.92 Cleverley, James..........13,717.76 Clymer, Jacob..............55,687.16 Colyn, Marlys......................75.00 Cook, Carolyn....................320.36 Cooling, Dennis............55,155.78 Cross, Lisa........................317.25 Cummings, Daniel.............202.25 Cummings, Sharon............185.00 Cunningham, Jason.....55,775.15 Cupples, Charles..........46,851.05 Cupples, Roger..............4,721.87 Cupples, Sandy.................379.86 Daft, Stanley........................50.00 Damman, Lisa..............60,468.12 Davidson, Carol.................335.00 Davis, Roxanne............47,706.78 De Vries, John...................544.55 Decook, Sharon...................52.50 Deegan, John...............81,351.83 DeGreef, Freda.................130.00 DeJong, Tracy..............45,761.00 Denton, Dana.................6,682.24 Deppe, Brent.......................50.00 Deppe, Laird......................147.25 Deppe, Marilyn..................144.55 Dittmer, Jeremy............63,798.33 Doak, Kenneth.....................50.00 Dodds, Cameron..........46,173.32 Dodds, Julie.................23,188.41 Donahue, Mark.............48,747.50 Dougan, Jeanann.........40,229.77 Duffus, Glenda..................185.18 Dunsbergen, Kent........55,400.64 Dunsbergen, Nancy......13,258.21 Dunsbergen, Velda............306.00 Eaton, Jody..................70,464.00 Eaton, Ryan..................71,401.01 Eatwell, John.......................50.00 Eilander, Rodney..........55,100.62 Elliott, Rickie.................52,306.60 Ellis, Kathryn................23,915.26 Elscott, Merlyn..............13,860.89 Engle, Daniel................49,684.72 Engle, Ryan..................54,636.02 Erickson, Linda..................185.00 Evans, Rose......................320.76 Everist, Sandra..................155.88 Faidley, Frank....................200.00 Farrell, Thomas.................383.70 Figland, Nicholas.................50.00 Fiihr, Rhonna.....................252.00 Fincham, Enola............16,900.24 Fincham, Rick..............14,337.84 Finn-Winton, Joanne.........172.25 Fisher, Kathryn..................162.25 Flattery, Mary......................50.00 Flora, Karen.......................189.50 Ford, Derick..................38,297.12 Ford, Marta........................800.00 Frahm, Benjamin...............520.00 Freese, Randy..............59,994.92

Elscott, Merlyn..............13,860.89 Engle, Daniel................49,684.72 Engle, Ryan..................54,636.02 Erickson, Linda..................185.00 Evans, Rose......................320.76 Everist, Sandra..................155.88 Faidley, Frank....................200.00 Farrell, Thomas.................383.70 Figland, Nicholas.................50.00 Fiihr, Rhonna.....................252.00 Fincham, Enola............16,900.24 Fincham, Rick..............14,337.84 Finn-Winton, Joanne.........172.25 Fisher, Kathryn..................162.25 Flattery, Mary......................50.00 Flora, Karen.......................189.50 Ford, Derick..................38,297.12 Ford, Marta........................800.00 Frahm, Benjamin...............520.00 Freese, Randy..............59,994.92 Fuchs, Randy...............62,638.67 Gary, Melissa...............29,076.94 Gause, Sheila....................212.98 Gilbert, Sharon.............31,149.00 Gilchrist, David.............10,800.97 Gonzalez, Marcos........52,000.86 Gragg, Terry.................47,699.51 Graham, David.............44,854.60 Graham, Robin.............54,408.04 Graham, Ruth....................142.08 Groves, Aaron..............75,666.39 Groves, Leland...............1,447.32 Gruhn, Brian........................50.00 Gullett, Jewel.....................185.00 Gunsaulus, Michael......63,784.24 Guthrie, Robert.............49,224.25 Guy, Paul............................50.00 Guy, Summer...............40,053.47 Hackert, Jerry......................50.00 Halferty, John.............101,719.50 Hammer, Linda.............58,842.09 Hanna, Michael..............5,625.46 Harding, Josh...............22,423.48 Harms, James..............52,512.12 Hartgers, Joseph..........45,495.64 Hartgers, Melissa.........53,686.95 Hartgers, Timothy................47.03 Harthoorn, Norma..............349.00 Hausserman, Darlene.......371.75 Headington, Amanda....44,852.30 Headington, Marc.........66,118.80 Heck, Joyce.......................185.00 Hecox, Wendy..............58,258.86 Heimann, Kimberly............180.00 Heimann, Raymond...........189.20 Henning, Kelley............46,337.16 Henry, Natasha............40,214.33 Herbold, Kimberly.........35,765.12 Hester, Ronald.............49,243.49 Hitchler, Robert.................150.00 Hjortshoj, Paul.....................50.00 Hodnett, Steve..............49,035.49 Hofer, Jerry..........................50.00 Holdmeyer, Frank..............100.00 Hoover, Michael...........36,511.20 Hotger, David....................100.00 Hotger, Linda.....................100.00 Huff, Charles..................5,673.46 Hug, Barbara.....................125.00 Hull, Dawn......................3,756.00 Hull, William.................46,621.00 Huyser, Linda....................152.43 Illingworth, Julia............46,523.92 Illingworth, Molly...........26,048.90 Ingraham, Jill................42,324.44 Jackson, Lorraine.........60,468.12 Jacobsen, Michael.....108,933.88 Jenkins, Jolene.................150.00 Jennings, Brett....................52.20 Jennings, Jenna...........39,299.49 Jensen, Douglas..........50,253.31 Johnson, Craig.............49,688.85 Johnson, Lene...................491.90 Kaldenberg, Helen........18,255.48 Karns, Betty.......................319.41 Keenan, Kenny....................50.00 Keenan, Pamela...........51,815.60 Keith, Carmen..............48,037.22 Keith, Craig...................50,211.93 Kelsey, Victoria.................235.50 Kenney, Darrell....................50.00 Kenney, Sandra...................50.00 Keuning, Alvin.....................50.00 Keuning, Judd..............45,093.06 Kielly, David.................53,121.60 Klein, Paul....................47,261.54 Klemm, Louis....................100.00 Lamb, Drake...................4,296.75 Langmaid, Don....................25.00 Lemmert, Mary.............38,505.69 Lenz, Regina................39,956.76 Leonard, Barbara..............319.86 Lindeman, Jessie.........28,703.43 Lowry, Jason................64,222.05 Luetters, Kevin.............60,468.12 Lundberg, Jeanne.............360.03 Lundberg, Leonard.........4,466.61 Maggard, Keith.............51,090.18 Maher, Joanne.............34,096.34 Marchant, Monte..........12,186.38 Marconi, Dolores..........36,751.92 Marshall, Brian.............48,071.95 Martinson, Bradley.........5,808.00 Maston, Charles...........49,347.50 Maynard, Andrew...........4,909.11 Mc Quiston, Connie......45,231.36 Mc Adams, Lisa............46,565.50 Mc Daniel, Jane..................50.00 Mc Donald, Candice.......1,899.41 Mc Kinney, Terri................139.79 Mc Mahon, John.............3,749.05 Mc Manus, Stephen.......8,398.81 Meredith, Cynthia.........57,042.09 Meyer, Troy.........................75.00 Milburn, Kathryn................185.00 Miller, Janice.....................144.58 Mills, Gail...........................426.15 Modlin, Alayna..............46,892.10 Moses, Michele..............5,873.61 Mulgrew, Christina........57,042.09 Mullan, Mary........................30.00 Mullan, Steven....................30.00 Murphy, Stephen...............525.00 Myers, Carolyn..................130.00 Nation, Susan...............51,256.30 Nearmyer, Beverly.............125.00 Nearmyer, Richard............125.00 Neff, Violet.........................548.50 Nelson, Nichole............36,897.92 Nichol, Allen.................49,075.57 Nichols, Richard................693.41 Nicholson, Scott...........91,925.06 Nikkel, Betty........................75.00 Noah, Courtney............37,855.31 Noble, Jonathan...........77,170.74 Nolin, Michael......................25.00 Norman, Jerad..............49,243.48 Northrup, Jon.......................75.00 Oartwieg, Christine............180.00 Oldsen, Gregory...........37,659.58 Olson, Pamela..............72,877.84 Ong, Tony.....................64,859.85 Parrott, Dennis.............67,108.55 Parrott, Nancy...................764.40 Patty, Patricia....................154.44 Paxson, Clayton.............4,660.86 Peters, David.....................100.00 Petted, Carlyn...............32,976.38 Pickett, Alvin...................1,702.40 Pierce, Karen.....................168.93 Ponsetto, Johnny.........24,771.70 Pratt, Terry..........................50.00 Prendergast, Sandra.........352.38 Preston, Heather..........32,547.55 Pretzer, Mary.....................324.25 Pyle, David...................49,347.49 Rains, Michael...................426.26 Raper, Melissa..................173.06 Ratliff, Jerry..................55,155.78 Rawlins, Karen..................193.80 Rawlins, Norma.................442.75 Rawlins, Rick................49,654.11 Rhone, Ericka...............38,968.49 Richards, Patricia.........31,615.61 Rinehart, Janet.............23,226.77 Robertson, Celia...........67,538.84 Rorabaugh, Marcia............354.10 Rorabaugh, Marvin............354.10 Ross, Heather..............39,729.72 Rozendaal, Coretha..........374.50 Rozendaal, Duane.............300.00 Rozendaal, Duane........83,041.16 Rozendaal, Randol..............25.00 Ryan, Edna.........................70.00 Ryan, Lawrence...........71,401.01 Sage, Deborah..................100.00 Sage, Harry.......................100.00 Scarnati, Peter..............53,017.60 Schnug, Marcia.................449.00 Schumacher, Supinya. .18,173.21 Self, Pepper....................8,525.51 Shine, Greig.................49,399.52 Shutts, Brad..................75,728.79 Simatovich, Sheryl.......37,832.65 Simmons, Danielle.......39,723.42 Simon, Dennis..............79,842.71 Sims, Brian........................250.00 Smith, Andrew..............50,747.59 Smith, Angela...............49,193.70 Smith, Marc..................52,110.41 Spangenburg, Edward..50,286.99 Sparks, Adam...............63,897.58 Sparks, Clara.....................154.73 Sparks, Michael............65,753.42 Springer, Susan.................350.00 Squire, Nathan.............16,659.06 Squire, Rick..................49,555.48 St John, Jamie.............45,093.07 Steele, Marsha.............51,405.92 Stevenson, Dennis.......40,965.18 Stewart, Howard...........72,852.96 Stutt, Russell..............104,576.13 Thomas, Debra.............31,477.44 Thomas, Lawrence............463.94 Thompson, Jerald................25.00 Thorpe, Keith..................8,325.01 Trease, Eurita...............34,017.18 Trout, Cyrus.......................100.00 Udelhoven, Spencer.....47,105.70 Underwood, Curtis........54,811.83 Van De Krol, Shelly...........145.53 Van Der Hart, Laura.....38,531.47 Van Der Kamp, Caryl..........25.00 Van Ekeren, Amanda.....4,071.81 Van Genderen, Gary...........50.00 Van Houweling, Ashley................

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Squire, Rick..................49,555.48 St John, Jamie.............45,093.07 Steele, Marsha.............51,405.92 Stevenson, Dennis.......40,965.18 Stewart, Howard...........72,852.96 Stutt, Russell..............104,576.13 Thomas, Debra.............31,477.44 Thomas, Lawrence............463.94 Thompson, Jerald................25.00 Thorpe, Keith..................8,325.01 Trease, Eurita...............34,017.18 Trout, Cyrus.......................100.00 Udelhoven, Spencer.....47,105.70 Underwood, Curtis........54,811.83 Van De Krol, Shelly...........145.53 Van Der Hart, Laura.....38,531.47 Van Der Kamp, Caryl..........25.00 Van Ekeren, Amanda.....4,071.81 Van Genderen, Gary...........50.00 Van Houweling, Ashley................ .....................................30,385.30 Van Maanen, Dennis.........100.00 Van Manen, Kelli..........47,394.74 Van Manen, Ryan.........35,030.44 Van Veen, Diana...............499.25 Van Veen, Donna..............431.75 Van Waardhuizen, Scott.............. .....................................58,433.86 Van Wyngarden, Steven.............. .......................................3,516.25 Van Zandt, Suzanne..........342.88 Van Zante, Bradley.......64,775.87 Van Zante, Keri............74,583.88 Van Zante, Marlis..............443.50 Van Zee, John...................225.00 Van Zee, Patti...............31,792.07 Ver Ploeg, Karna...............155.30 Vos, Mildred......................144.00 Wagner, Randy.................750.00 Walker, Marilyn.................144.00 Warrick, Noralee................388.53 Wendel, Susan.............24,669.66 Wesselink, Beverlin...........157.50 Wesselink, Troy...................50.00 Westvold, Mary..............2,792.17 Williams, Mary...................194.55 Winfield, Ian.................56,367.85 Wood, Dorothy..................185.00 Woods, Jacqueline.........5,789.51 Young, Susan...............30,879.77 Zach, Keith.....................8,965.92 Total Wages:...........9,056,626.90 March 10

Public Notice

February 16, 2016 Tuesday, February 16, 2016 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock and Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Stevenson presiding.

Engineer, Russ Stutt, presented quotes to the Board for steel and they are as follows: Oden Enterprises Inc.................... .................................$136,782.09 Skyline Steel............$140,918.50 Husker Steel.............$147,780.80 Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to accept the quote from Oden Enterprises Inc in the amount of $136,782.09.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve the Final Jasper County Demolition Project Documents and Advertisement for Bids.

The Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held February 24, 2016 at 2:00p.m. at 5245 Liberty Avenue, Newton, IA., with bids due in the Auditor's office by March 4, 2016 at 2:00p.m.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve Resolution 16-08, setting the date and time for a meeting on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of not to Exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes of Jasper County for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 9:30a.m. This meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisor's room on the second floor of the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton, Iowa.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to table item 4, Approval of Recorders Monthly Report for January, 2016.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve liquor license for Exit 173, Inc. DBA Kellduff 5 and 10.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for February 9, 2016.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to recess the meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to open the Public Hearing on the Secondary Roads 5 Year Construction Plan Program.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Jasper County Engineer Russ Stutt and Engineer's Assistant, Pam Olson presented the Secondary Roads 5 Year Construction Plan for FY2017 FY2021. Stutt gave an overview of the Roads up for maintenance and prioritization of that maintenance. He explained that last year they only were able to complete about 16 miles due to weather and moisture but are hoping to complete closer to 30 miles this year. Olson provided an overview as to the bridge replacements, drain tile and asphalt overlay plans and other projects throughout the county. There was discussion regarding erosion on roads near Sully due to flooding. Baxter Community School District asked that paving the roads to the Sports Complex be put back into the 5 year plan. There was also discussion regarding several bridges and roads throughout the county that are in need of maintenance and where they lie within the 5 year plan. A full copy of the plan is on file in the Offices of the County Engineer and the County Auditor.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to close the Public Hearing.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Stevenson to adjourn the Tuesday, February 16, 2016 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Denny Stevenson, Chairman March 10 Jasper County Payments 2/23/2016 A & J Associates PC Supplies..............................66.02 Advanced Correctional Medical...........................2,828.27 Ahlers & Cooney PC Services.........................2,901.80 Aldrich, Brenda Lee Reimbursement.....................6.80 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................2,883.37 American Institutional Supply Supplies............................346.39 Amerigas Utilities...............................812.27 Anderson Erickson Food..................................366.09 ARC Shelter...............................365.62 Arrow Pest Control Services............................305.00 Balmer, Michael John Mileage................................12.96 Barney's Inc Services..............................30.00 Big Springs Range Memberships.....................500.00 Birkenholz, Lynette A Reimbursement.....................5.80 Black Hills Energy Utilities............................2,036.21 Brooker Corporation Services.........................1,207.08 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock.............................18,500.53 Bullock, Richard Mileage..............................107.46 Cable, Gerriann Mileage..............................124.74 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies.........................1,087.74 CBM Food Service Food...............................1,971.40 CDW Government Inc Equipment......................3,368.50 Central Iowa Detention Services.........................5,144.00 Central Iowa Water Association

Reimbursement.....................5.80 Black Hills Energy Utilities............................2,036.21 Brooker Corporation Services.........................1,207.08 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock.............................18,500.53 Bullock, Richard Mileage..............................107.46 Cable, Gerriann Mileage..............................124.74 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies.........................1,087.74 CBM Food Service Food...............................1,971.40 CDW Government Inc Equipment......................3,368.50 Central Iowa Detention Services.........................5,144.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................714.38 CenturyLink Utilities...............................775.96 CIRTPA Services............................106.70 City of Baxter Utilities...............................114.97 City of Kellogg Utilities.................................41.99 City of Monroe Utilities.................................26.72 City of Newton Landfill Trash............................12,349.42 Cleaver, Gary Mileage..............................290.52 Coburn Funeral Home Services............................500.00 Colfax Community Senior Shelter...............................200.00 Cott Systems Inc Services.........................1,640.00 Damman, Lisa Reimbursement...................85.95 De Lage Landen Services............................196.34 Deegan, John M Mileage................................87.48 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies.........................1,390.00 DLT Solutions Inc Services.........................2,467.86 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................855.60 Eastern Iowa Tire Tires...............................2,967.80 Eaton, Ryan Reimbursement...................35.00 Elliott, Rickie Joe Uniforms............................100.00 Fareway Stores Inc Food..................................461.48 Farver True Value Supplies..............................95.46 Fastenal Company Supplies............................925.95 Food Bank of Iowa Food..................................279.56 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................1,238.07 Foreman Electric Services.........................4,375.18 Funding Solutions, Inc Services.........................5,000.00 Gary, Melissa Dawn Mileage..............................278.10 GATR Truck Center Supplies.........................1,686.75 Graham Tire DM Commercial Tires..................................758.76 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies..............................45.00 Greenway of Newton Phase I Shelter...............................200.00 Grinnell Safe & Lock Co Inc Services..............................20.00 H T C Inc Supplies............................768.05 H&W Recycling Services............................120.00 Halferty, Jake Reimbursement.................105.00 Hartgers, Melissa A Mileage................................28.08 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................2,732.08 Hometown Press Subscription........................30.00 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................55.08 Housby Mack Inc Parts..................................234.55 ICube Dues..................................200.00 Integrity Cleaning & Restoration Services............................118.17 Iowa Dare Association Dues....................................50.00 Iowa Dept of Justice Fees...............................5,155.90 Iowa Dept of Public Safety Services.........................3,284.52 Iowa Dept of Transportation Signs...................................91.20 Iowa Office of the State Fees...............................6,491.50 Iowa State Assn of Assessors Dues..................................650.00 Iowa Weed Commissioner's Assoc Conference........................260.00 Jacobsen, Michael K Reimbursement...................75.00 Jasper Co Animal Rescue League Fees...............................2,563.27 Jasper Co Engineer Fuel................................3,733.91 Jasper Co Public Health Fees..................................469.86 Jasper Co Sheriff Fees...............................8,598.16 Johnson Reporting Services Ltd Services............................159.25 Kabel Business Services Fees....................................85.50 Keltek Incorporated Services............................146.98 Kielly, David G Mileage................................33.48 Korte, Lori Mileage................................33.48 Kruseman Implement Inc Supplies.........................5,400.00 Language Line Services Services..............................13.65 Laust, Jeffrey S Services............................105.00 Luetters, Kevin W Reimbursement.................337.50 Main, Lelah Mileage................................35.10 Marshall County Sheriff Services............................140.00 Martin Marietta Materials Sand...............................6,682.12 McManus, Stephen P Mileage..............................227.34 Medicap Pharmacy Medical...........................1,260.70 Menards - Altoona Supplies............................873.00 Menards - Ankeny Supplies............................584.00 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................129.70 Mid Iowa Narcotic's Fees.............................41,762.79 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilities...............................267.98 MidIowa Fasteners Supplies............................219.55 Monroe Mirror Inc Supplies............................310.00 Mulgrew, Christina M Mileage................................52.38 Municipal Supply Inc Supplies............................401.70 Napa Auto Parts Supplies.........................1,657.90 New Century FS Inc Diesel.............................4,117.83 News Printing Company Services............................139.52 Newton Office Supply Co Supplies............................241.50 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................304.83 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement...................75.00 Noble All American Supplies..............................10.60 O'Conner, Judie Mileage..................................2.16 Olson, Pamela J Reimbursement...................37.00 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................299.67 Partner Communications Coop Utilities.................................97.64 Pauley, Larry Mileage................................88.56 Pence-Reese Funeral Home Services............................500.00 Petted, Carlyn L Mileage..............................160.38 Pitney Bowes Inc Fees....................................44.99 Polk County Sheriff's Office Services..............................69.72 Polk County Treasurer Food..................................725.00 Powerplan Supplies.........................5,117.95 Prairie City Community Rent.....................................50.00 Prairie City News Inc Subscription........................26.50 Praxair Distribution Inc Supplies............................110.40 Priority Dispatch Maintenance......................525.00 Professional Court Reporters Services............................166.40 Purchase Power Postage.............................450.00 Quill Corporation

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Fees....................................44.99 Polk County Sheriff's Office Services..............................69.72 Polk County Treasurer Food..................................725.00 Powerplan Supplies.........................5,117.95 Prairie City Community Rent.....................................50.00 Prairie City News Inc Subscription........................26.50 Praxair Distribution Inc Supplies............................110.40 Priority Dispatch Maintenance......................525.00 Professional Court Reporters Services............................166.40 Purchase Power Postage.............................450.00 Quill Corporation Supplies............................104.78 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................3,827.53 Richards, Patricia Louise Mileage..............................180.90 Rick's Amoco Gasohol...............................52.95 Robertson, Celia L Reimbursement...................35.00 Rockford Rigging Inc Supplies.........................2,008.91 Rogers, Joe Mileage................................88.02 Sadler Power Train Truck Parts Supplies.........................1,175.09 Scarnati, Peter Mileage................................98.82 Scott County Sheriff Services..............................26.29 Sidwell Company, The Services.........................1,560.00 Simon, Dennis Reimbursement.................150.66 Smith's Quality Rental Supplies..............................22.49 Snap-On-Tools Corp Tools...................................32.00 Society of Land Surveyors Conference........................275.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies............................771.97 TCR Roofing LLC Services............................613.05 Trease, Eurita Mileage..............................163.08 Trout, Dale Shelter...............................200.00 Unifirst Corporation Services............................380.58 US Cellular Utilities...............................921.09 VanWaardhuizen, Scott R Reimbursement...................37.00 Verizon Wireless Utilities...............................211.53 Vision Technology Solutions Fees..................................243.10 Washington County Sheriff Fees....................................15.00 Wayne County Sheriff Services..............................31.88 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Shelter...............................626.85 West Publishing Corporation Services............................873.18 Windstream Utilities............................2,729.65 Ziegler Inc Supplies.........................3,943.34 Grand Total................216,782.87 March 10

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUSTIN ALAN ROBUCK, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036825 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Justin Alan Robuck, Deceased, who died on or about January 26, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of March, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 22nd day of February, 2016 Joseph Robuck Administrator of the Estate 2606 51st St. Des Moines, IA 50310 Address John E. Billingsley, ICIS PIN No: AT0000951 Attorney for the Administrator Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N 2nd Ave. W Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 17th day of March, 2016 Probate Code Section 230 March 10 & 17 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY GENE LONGREN, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036823 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Larry Gene Longren, Deceased, who died on or about January 27, 2016: You are hereby notified that on March 2, 2016, the last will and testament of Larry Gene Longren, deceased, bearing date of June 13, 2012, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Melissa Rae Hodges was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated March 2, 2016.

Date of second publication 10th day of March, 2016 Melissa Rae Hodges Executor of the Estate 5201 E. 28th St. S. Newton, IA 50208 Address Probate Code Section 304 Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for the Executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) March 3 & 10 Legal/Public Notice The annual 2016 meeting of Laurel Graceland Cemetery Board Association, of Laurel, Iowa will be meeting on March 19, 2016 at 9:00 am at the Laurel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Laurel 209 South Main Street, Please come, Thank you.

The Laurel Graceland Cemetery Board March 3 & 10

Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE DATED 3/9/16 The Newton Police Department has found property. This is your notice that you have 90 days to claim said property or it will be destroyed or sold at auction on 6/11/16.

Property consists of: Approximately 30 bicycles, 2 scooters, PS3 game console with and headphones, controllers Sony radio, Gyro Copter and portable air tank.

March 10 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct prescribed burns this spring in your area. Prescribed burn units are typically burned every one to five years and vary in size from 10 to 1,000 acres or more.

Prescribed burns are used to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, restore and maintain native plant communities and reduce wildfire potential. Ground nesting birds such as pheasants, mallards, bobolinks, dickcissels and many others will benefit from habitat improved with periodic prescribed fire. Most prescribed burns will take place between the months of March and May. Burns will be conducted on a day that meets the objectives and weather prescription defined in the burn plan.

Locally, burns will occur throughout 4 of the counties managed by the IDNR Red Rock Wildlife Unit. This will include burns in Marion, Polk, Warren, and Jasper counties. Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) scheduled to burn include: Banner Flats in Warren County, South River in Warren County, Hunts WRP in Warren County, Colfax in Jasper County, and Chichaqua in Polk County. If you have any questions or concerns about the prescribed burn in your area you can contact DNR Wildlife Technician Casey Trine at 515-238-5835.

March 10 & 17

PERSONAL

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 PM in Basement of St. Stephan's Episcopal Church LOST & FOUND

MISSING SINCE 2/4/16 Female mini aussie “Bailey” 9 yrs old, 15” tall Red merle, blue eyes Missing from NW Newton, IA. Contact Dennis or Carol Kaisand 641-521-6771 BICYCLE

CLEANING

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LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

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Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

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The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

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20 RECORDS, 45RPM, 60's rock & roll music $15., John Deere child's cereal bowl & plate, heavy plastic $5., green stripe lawn chair rocker with carry case $15., picture frames, 4 5x7, 1 15x6 with 2 oval openings, 5 @ $7., 2002 Dodge Ram manual $15., Kenmore portable hair dryer with box, 1950's era, works $15. 792-8017.

ANTIQUE 1 or 2 Chicken carry coop., neat piece, made out of old tin, probably 50-70 years old, looks like a barn $40., 12 ## window weights $20. for all, outdoor metal glider bench, no cushion $20., 20” Timber Bear McCulloch chainsaw, lots of power, but easy to run $100. 641-7924664.

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LANDSCAPE/DECK BLOCKS, 56 retaining wall blocks 18”x11”x 8”; huwn sandstone w/pins $200 for all or $4 each. 24 concrete deck blocks 11”x11”x 8” w/slots for 4 x 4 posts $65 for all or $3 each 641-7919423

FRESH WATER Fish (1Tiger Barb, 2-Green Tiger Barbs 2-3”) $20 for all.

Iowa Hawkeyes Large Drinking Glass $10. Dale Earnhardt Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $12/each.

Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set.

515-313-7803.

HP SCANJET 5550c scanner, used very little, nice condition $75. Konica Minolia Magic Color 2400w with extra toner, used very little, nice condition. $150.

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We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

• Care Attendant - PRN

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• RN - Part Time every other weekend, day shift • Housekeeping - Part Time 2 part time openings every other weekend. Will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week - 4 hour shifts

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

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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

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

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

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

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

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• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

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

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MAYTAG GAS dryer, excellent condition $100.

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RECLINER- LANE, wingback, brown, 3 years old, like new, paid $475., sell for $150. Love seat, England, 3 years old, like new, has 10 year warranty on cushions, lifetime on frame, paid $725., sell for $250. 719-564-9391 or 719-289-6105.

ROUND DROP leave table with 2 large leaves, some chairs. 792-6359.

SPLIT FIREWOOD, oak & hickory. $65. You load and haul. 641-521-1817.

WEATHER TECH floor liners (front and back) Ford F-150, black and good condition $75 Ford F-150 (2004-2010) slide on towing mirrors $40/set Stained glass pool table light $40 2 bed frames fit full/queen $10 each Call 515-979-2677 YAKIMA KAYAK carrier for top of car, excellent condition $550. new, sell for $125. 641-831-4668.

39 LARGE square bales of clover & grass $30. each.

13 Large round bales $40. each. 641-521-7869.

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

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COZY 2 bedroom bungalow home, enclosed porch and a dry basement, garage and small shed. All appliances stay. 501 N 9th Ave E. 641-792-6359 AUTOMOTIVE

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TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks: •LTL TRUCK DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores) Annual avg earning potential $84,000

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

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2006 CADILLAC DTS 127,000 miles-excellent condition $6,000 OBO 7924269 96 CAD, needs some work $950. 641-526-3220.

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

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99 SUPER Duty Ford diesel pick up. 138,000 actual miles, dually single cab. A1 condition. No rust $8000 obo 641-831-3821

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97 FORD F150, 4x4, runs good, very little rust, high miles $2500. 97 Ford Contour XL sport, no rust, runs great $1500. 641-5215369.

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Astrograph

During this alignment of communication-planet Mercury and dreamy Neptune in the fantasyland of Pisces, we will, in many ways, miss the mark -though very effectively so! This will be accomplished when we come up with funny ideas while trying to be seriously practical and helpful solutions while trying to make someone laugh.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 10). You’ve excellent taste! This isn’t just about making choices that fit your aesthetic. It’s also about letting yourself be guided by your attractions and using experience to navigate to the choices you can really work with. Your heart call will be an-

swered in April. Highlights will be monetary in May and August.

Capricorn and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 4, 33, 39 and 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Yesterday you felt determined; today the motivation wanes, which is actually a good thing!

It will help you move to the next ideas, which will be packed with potential energy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

No one is better at being you than you are. It’s funny how people will try to be, though.

Today they’ll tell you what you should do, how you should feel and whom you should love.

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Help Wanted – City of Sully:

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The City of Sully is in search of an individual who is looking for a part-time job and is selfmotivated and dedicated to his or her job. This will be a part-time position with hours that may vary in the amount from week to week but will be less than 40 hours per week.

Job requirements will be as follows: • Mowing experience • CDL with air brakes is required or be willing to obtain within three months of acquiring the job • Be able to lift 75 pounds or greater Applications may be picked up at the city office.

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2001 BUICK Lesabre Limited, bad transmission $600. cash. 641-840-2851.

Walmart is an equal opportunity employer.

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1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

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Walmart in Newton is hiring for a full-time Asset Protection.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It feels like the doors of the banquet of life have been opened to you on what just happens to be the first day of your new diet.

Believe it or not, it may be quite satisfying to take in the visual promise without “eating,” for now.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

When sweet nothings are whispered between lovers, don’t forget that it’s the “nothings” that make the sweetness possible. You’ll enjoy the buoyancy of anchor-less relationships.

Love levitates.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Extremely creative people such as

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You’re now ready to explore territory that’s been previously off-limits or unknown. The boldness you feel will ebb and flow through this process, so make the most of today’s surge!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The person who dares to poke at that little piece of insecurity you’ve had hidden away is in for a big response. Most likely, that response will be laughter! Even if it’s uncomfortable at first, it feels good to be seen more completely.

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You and a certain someone used to be an item and now you’re hardly even a thing. That’s the natural path of some relationships. You’ll work extra hard now to make sure one special tie doesn’t wind up in the same category.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re in unknown territory, but don’t let this stop you from moving. The only way to learn this area is to travel through it. If you have to go slowly, it’s fine -- as long as you go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

If you can prove your superiority over your former self, this makes you very happy. That’s why, whatever is asked of you,

you’ll give more and you’ll give better than you did before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Truly, your abilities are developing beyond your expectations.

You will tend to get most things right from the start today. Don’t let this spoil you, though. It’s not a fluke, but it’s better if you treat it as if it were one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Over the years you’ve built protective layers around your heart, which is only smart, wise and prudent. However, it’s also inconvenient -- that is, unless you also build a door, give it a lock and give someone else the key.

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