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Bakken Pipeline Approved

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Members of the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition protest Thursday after the Iowa Utilities Board approve a construction permit for the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline in a 3-0 vote. The Sierra Club and other intervenors intend to appeal the decision in district court. Construction on DAPL could begin this spring.

IUB grants Dakota Opponents intend to appeal Access permit, pipeline in court ‘minimum’ eminent domain rights

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By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News DES MOINES — The Iowa Utilities Board approved a construction permit for the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline with a unanimous 3-0 vote on Thursday, one of the $3.7 billion, 1,168-mile project’s last major regulatory hurdles in the state.

The three-member, governor appointed panel only returned to open session for seven minutes Thursday to deliver its ruling and explain the order. This followed five days of open deliberations in February and at least one day

of closed-door discussion Wednesday at the board’s hearing room near the state capitol in Des Moines.

The board has granted Dakota Access, LLC’s pipeline construction permit allowing it to travel through 18 Iowa counties and will require landowners to enter into eminent domain negotiations with the private Texas-based company. This is a defeat for environmentalists and landowners who fought voluntary easements and were against the use of eminent domain for the pipeline’s construction.

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DES MOINES — It did not take long for the Iowa Utilities Board to issue it ruling Thursday granting a construction permit and the right of eminent domain to Dakota Access, LLC to lay nearly 343 miles of Bakken crude oil pipeline through 18 Iowa counties.

And it took protesters even less time to react.

About 25 members from the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition — in a meeting room filled with media and roughly 60 people — began to yell, one-byone, “I’m an Iowan, and I vote no!” The turnout and energy, however, was a far cry from December and January hearings at the Boone County Fairgrounds where more than 100 dissenters testified and even more attended to protest the development

Asthon Kutcher’s donation helps NHS Newton at-risk teacher thanks Iowa native

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Newton High School will be among the Iowa schools benefiting from a donation announced Thursday by actor and Cedar Rapids native Ashton Kutcher.

According to the Associated Press, Kutcher and other well-known entertainers and other celebrities made donations this week to hundreds of school programs as part of a coordinated “#bestschoolday” effort to fund specific school programs. Kutcher made a YouTube video to announce

he’s funding 132 school programs in Iowa, and expressed his gratitude to teachers for their role in his development.

One of the beneficiaries of Kutcher’s donation is the Up Standing Classroom Kutcher Project in Newton.

Kutcher donated more than $2,300 to help purchase eight “standing” desks.

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Directly following the IUB’s 3-0 ruling Thursday, members of the Coalition held a press conference where the land

rights activists and environmentalists fighting the pipeline outlined their next steps.

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Emerson Hough remodel to be discussed at NCSD meeting Board to discuss, possibly approve 2016-17 calendar

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Remodeling of the Emerson Hough building and the 2016-17 district calendar are two of the major items on the agenda for Monday’s Newton Community School District Board of Education meeting.

The meeting is slated for 6:30 p.m.

Bids for the Emerson Hough Elementary Remodel Project — which

will return the district’s oldest building to being a regular elementary school — will be viewed publicly, and a bidding contractor will likely be chosen.

The bulk of the estimated $800,000 worth of work on the building will be to replace the HVAC system, but there will also be classroom adjustments made and lockers installed to configure the building for grades K-4.

A pre-bid conference was set for Feb. 23, with

bids due March 3, and consideration and/or award of bids is slated for Monday’s meeting.

Discussion and possible approval of the 201617 district calendar is on Monday’s agenda.

Per a widely followed and discussed law passed last year, the school start date can be as early as the week of Aug. 23.

Also at Monday’s meeting, Newton High School Activities and Athletics Director Scott Garvis will recognize state qualifiers in bowling, wrestling and robotics.

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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Carolyn Raffensperger from the Science and Environmental Health Network wears an armband which reads “Pipeline Fighter” Thursday during a press conference following the Iowa Utilities Board’s 3-0 approval of the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline. Roughly 25 protesters gathered at the hearing while labor union representatives celebrated what they see as the approval of a job creating project. Dakota Access, LLC anticipates 2,000 to 4,000 construction jobs created by the pipeline.

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Menu For the week of March 14 - 18 Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal bar, yogurt and Craisins, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: Mini bagels with cream cheese, pear slices, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Breakfast pizza, apple slices, 100% juice and milk. Thursday: Egg and cheese croissant, fresh fruit, 100% juice and milk. Friday: No school.

Submitted Photo There were five middle-school-level Outstanding Performance Award winners for Newton Schools at the Feb. 20 SCIBA Solo and Ensemble Contest. From the left are Hannah Robertson, Emily Goshorn, Lexie Trout, Blake Sevenbergen, Ashley Loehr and Parker Sherwood.

Newton sends 90 students to SCIBA competition Seven musicians received ‘Outstanding’ awards Newton Daily News Ninety Newton Community School District band students in grades 5-8 participated in the annual South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Elementary and Middle School Solo and Ensemble Contest on Feb. 20. Newton’s Berg Middle School hosted this year’s contest.

Students from three Newton schools performed for accredited music specialists and received ratings, comments, and medals based upon the quality of their performances. Ratings are: 1-plus for highly superior, 1 for excellent, 2 for good and 3 for fair.

Accompanists for the contestants included Diane Fuller, Susan Ham, Jane Johnson and Lori Mattes. Band directors for the elementary and middle school band students are Seth Banwell, Michelle Banwell and Deb Stoulil.

In addition to these ratings, adjudicators recognize outstanding performances in their center by selecting students to receive the prestigious “Outstanding Performance Award.” Each adjudicator listens to approximately 50 entries before narrowing the field to the most outstanding in their contest center.

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Here are the Newton students who participated: Berg Middle School: Anna Bebout, Meg Callaghan, Korie Jack, Lexi Pollock, Hannah Robertson, Kaylanna Seu, Maisa Simmons, Kenleigh Jack, Lilly Busch, Emma Ham, Abby Hobbs, Gabby Pickerell, Emma Simpson, Sara Sopher, Mae VanDam, Sarah Templeman, Rheagan Oldfield, Alivia Lawton, Olivia Bautista, Baylor VanSickle, Jillian Waits, Talbot Mastio, Sadie Steinbach, Gage Linahon, Morgan Linahon, Emily Goshorn, Luke Zaabel, Jacob Aldrich, Cody Swank, Daniel Townsend, Bayleigh Hughson, Kali Smith, Madi Walker, Emily Light, Garrett Nook, Marissa Bassett, Courtney Dawson, Alex Johnson, Brock Jordan, Kleo Walker-O’Brien, Gabe Withem, Wade Klingensmith, Bekah Vasseau, Blake Sevenbergen, Thomas Hodnett, Parker Sherwood, Lexi Trout, Kyler VanBrogen, Austin Elbert, Abby Faidley, Ashley Loehr, Bailey Sparks, Lexie Trout, Darian Morrison, Willow Oswalt, Makenna Brooks and Jerrica Daffilito.

Aurora Heights Elementary School: Michael Gill, Madison Meehan, Tatum Rechtfertig, Lauren Zaabel, Kaitlyn Gifford, Olivia Crum, Brady Comer, Kathryn Van Manen, Briahna Smith, Tade Vanderlaan, Marshall Miller, Lance Banwell, Jaxon Keeton, Tanner Guy, Braxton Mai and Lance Banwell.

Submitted Photo Leo Friedman and Grace Benson were the two elementary-level Outstanding Performance Award winners for Newton Schools at the SCIBA Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School: Madison Seiser, Grace Benson, Delaney Cobler, MyKenzie Herbig, Claire Hunt, Libby Templeman, Kassydee Prellwitz, Jaycee Shaver, Leo Friedman, Maggie Garrett, Lillie Ray, Adam Mattes, Samantha Smith, Garret Beerends, Dawson Herbig, Trevor Klonglan, Owen Muhs, Tyler Padgett, Whitney Critchfield and Haley Sevenbergen.

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Wednesday: Beef burger, smiley fries, baby carrots and a banana. Thursday: Hot dog, SunChips, fresh vegetables and dip and fresh fruit. Friday: No school.

Calendar For the week of March 14 - 20 Monday: 8:15 a.m., ninth grade physical education CRP class at Newton High School; 3 p.m., girls varsity track and field invitational at Iowa State University; 5 to 7 p.m., Campfire at Berg Elementary; 6 to 8 p.m., Bears and Wabelos at Aurora Heights; 6 p.m., BETCHAW rehearsal at Berg Elementary; 6:45 p.m., NCSD School Board meeting at Emerson Hough Room 125; 7 p.m., AAU basketball.

Tuesday: Two Hour Early Dismissal — 8:15 a.m., ninth grade physical education CRP class at Newton High School; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Cafe auditions at Newton High School; 3 p.m., boys varsity track and field invitational at Iowa State University; 3:30 p.m., boys and girls track and field practice at Newton High School; 6 p.m., boys basketball banquet at Newton High School; 7 p.m., AAU basketball. Wednesday: 9:45 a.m., senior interview preparation at Newton High School; 3:15 p.m., softball practice at Aurora Heights; 3:30 p.m., boys and girls track and field practice at Newton High School. Thursday: Two Hour Early Dismissal — 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., All Star band rehearsal at Berg Middle School; 2 to 7:30 p.m., Berg Elementary conferences at Berg Elementary; 3:30 p.m., boys and girls track and field practice at Newton High School; 4:15 p.m., boys and girls varsity track and field meet at Grinnell College; 7 p.m., AAU basketball Egg and cheese croissant, fresh fruit, 100% juice and milk. Friday: No school — 3:30 p.m., boys and girls track and field practice at Newton High School; 7 p.m., AAU basketball. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., AAU Volleyball Gold Tournament at Newton High School.

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Local & State News Continued from Page 1A Wallace Taylor is a Cedar Rapids-based attorney who has represented the Sierra Club through the IUB’s proceedings.

He said his client will be appealing the decision in district court — a right outlined in both the board’s ruling and in Iowa Code.

“The board has to find that this pipeline is of the most public convenience and necessity.

As they said in there, (IUB) admitted, that means the benefits would outweigh the costs and the risks. It certainly does not,” Taylor said.

The attorney claims Dakota Access’ lack of a cohesive environmental damage mitigation plan to clean up or prevent spills — as mandated in the board order — could be a basis for appeal. Taylor also argues that with the United States lifting the export ban on domestically produced crude oil earlier this year, there is no guarantee the Bakken product will be consumed in the Midwest or U.S. He suggested this could be an argument against

Kutcher Continued from Page 1A person from Iowa would acknowledge teachers and students in such a public way.

“Ashton Kutcher, out of the kindness of his heart, wanted to give back to the education system and teachers because of the wonderful education he received and the teachers who believed in him,” Sherratt said.

“As a teacher I want to make a positive impact on each and

the Iowa Code provision which says a utility must prove its project’s public convenience and necessity before board approval.

IUB members said during their deliberations in February that the lifting of the export ban would not weigh heavily in their decision to grant the pipeline construction permit.

Carolyn Raffensperger is a representative of the Science and Environmental Health Network, one of 43 intervenors to file briefs during the IUB proceedings. She said that she and other coalition members would begin an “mourning process” but would continue resisting via lawsuits and other means left undefined Thursday.

“We intervened on behalf of future generations. The first time in this preceding that future generations were represented,” she said. “And the reason we did that is your great-grandchildren had no voice in this decision, and we wanted to speak for their right to inherit clean air, clean water and stable climate. ...this story is not over. We do not have a pipeline in the ground yet. We will stop this pipeline from everyone of my students and help them be successful.”

Sherratt had posted previously on DonorsChoose.org about the need for the desks.

“I have multiple children in my classroom with ADHD or ADD and these desks could be extremely beneficial for those students as well as the ones around them,” Sherratt wrote. “For students with ADHD, moving and fidgeting is an urge they cannot resist, it is a natural way to help regulate symptoms and facili-

crossing the heartland.”

The coalition partnered with disaffected landowners who oppose the use of their land for the pipeline but will now have to negotiate eminent domain proceedings with Dakota Access if they continue to decline voluntary easements.

Pam Alexander lives in Wapello County and has land on the pipeline route in Mahaska County. She said additional landowner protections put in the order by IUB did not go far enough for those who do not want the pipeline in their land.

“I’m really disappointed they didn’t stand up for landowners rights in the state. I think it’s going to be detrimental to our whole state, our land and our water, if this thing leaks,” she said. “I have no confidence in Dakota Access being able to build this and being able to take care of this pipeline, and these easements they want for the rest of our lives and the rest of our children’s’ lives, that just isn’t’ right.”

Labor union representatives quietly celebrated a victory from the ruling, anticipating the construction project will create thousands of jobs. Chad Carter, vice president business representative for International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 234, anticipates dispatching at least 50 percent of his union’s workforce to help build DAPL. Carter said the project would create 300 to 400 jobs for operating engineers —

workers who handle and helm the heavy equipment which supports welders and other pipeliners.

Unions have been in constant communication with Precision Pipeline, LLC and Michels Corporation — the two subcontractors awarded the project by Dakota Access — but Carter said he does not know when his crews will to be called to work. But he estimates a May start date. Dakota Access representatives indicated in IUB hearing testimony, they hope to begin construction in Iowa this spring.

“This is definitely the outcome our members here in Iowa wanted,” Carter said. “It’s going to be good for farmers who need the product. There isn’t one piece of equipment that we operate that does not use a fossil fuel. Everybody’s talking wind, but we put up at least 95 percent of the windmills here in Iowa. It takes so much natural resources to put up those windmills that they’ll probably never produce what it takes to create them.”

tate learning. Students standing in the classroom are more engaged, classroom management is easier, more active learning, greater creativity, test scores are higher, and a very beneficial topic for my students is the students can shift their bodies and change position when they need to stay focused.”

Kutcher and Twitter co-founder Evan Williams are among nearly 60 athletes, business leaders, celebrities and philanthropists

who pledged a total of about $14 million this week to fund nearly 12,000 projects across the nation this week.

Teachers posted their requests on DonorsChoose.org, where they asked for things such as books, tablets, art supplies and field trips.

Kutcher, who attended Washington and Clear Creek Amana high schools, went from modeling to acting, gaining fame for his role in “That 70s Show.” In recent years, he is best known for the

show “Two And a Half Men” and the movie “Jobs.”

Sherratt said Kutcher’s generosity shows he cares about students’ educational success.

“By Ashton funding my Up Standing Classroom Project, he will help my classroom be conducive to academic and personal success,” Sherratt said.

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement State Policy Director Adam Mason leads a chant Thursday outside the Iowa Utilities Board offices in Des Moines to protest the approval of the Dakota Access pipeline.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Several volunteers, officials and corporate representatives were at Thursday’s ribbon cutting at Newton Place Apartments. From the left are Annette Beebout of Newton, Janet Latimer of Horizon Bank, Newton Mayor Mike Hansen, Bev Price of the Newton Housing Development Cooperation, Carolann Jensen of the Iowa Finance Authority and U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack. Newton Place Apartments have been completed and have housed residents for more than five months, but the ribbon-cutting ceremony honored many of the individuals and organizations who helped the age 62-and-older complex become a reality.

Director of K-8 Curriculum Jim Gilbert and the district’s two K-3 principals will present a report on Kindergarten FAST Data Comparison for the fall and winter of the past two school years.

The board will consider a three-year agreement with Buena Vista University.

Monday’s meeting will be preceded by a 5:15 p.m. budget work session. The meeting is for discussion purposes only.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | March 11, 2016

So the hubby and I indulged in a bit of fun and sun a few weeks ago to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We drove 20 hours due south, ending up on South Padre Island, Texas.

It was where we had made our hotel reservations, so it worked out well.

Twenty hours in the car.

Each direction. Within seven days. That’s a lot of togetherness.

I took along my Kindle with ample material from my favorite author, two tablets loaded with movies to keep me entertained on the drive, a charger for each device and an extension cord ... just in case they all needed charged at the same time. Believe me, it comes in

more handy that you might imagine. (I can only imagine how awful traveling with me “pre-device” must have been!)

Unfortunately for hubby, I still had plenty of time to share obscure things that would momentarily enter my thoughts.

This included everything from scenic observations to random and useless information I have stored in reserves.

As we were listening to Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle” play on the radio, it came to me he is the nephew of the actress who played Jim Anderson’s daughter, Kitten, in “Father Knows Best.”

“Xanadu” was a terrible waste of 96 minutes of my life when I was 16 years old.

I’ll never get back the two hours I spent watching “Magic Mike” in 2012.

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Some people actually can lick their elbow.

An ear of corn has one silk for each kernel.

Women blink more often than men.

Oh, I could go on and on.

Isn’t it funny how much “stuff ” we mentally collect? Although after 34 years of wedded bliss, I don’t think hubby finds anything humorous about it.

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To ensure security, Congress must shine more light on anonymous companies

By Frank Knapp, Jr. The threat from the misuse of anonymous shell companies is real, and routine. Criminals use them to scam consumers, defraud the government and launder money.

They also use them to cheat small businesses.

For example, from 2004 to 2012 a large Virginia-based security firm used a shell company to fraudulently obtain $31 million in federal contracts — contracts that should have gone to minority-owned small businesses under the SBA’s section 8(a) set-aside program.

In a second case, a Maryland woman used multiple shell companies to win contracts to supply the government with paint and other goods. She got subcontractors to supply the goods, billed the government, and then walked away with $2.3 million in payments she owed the subs.

The first crime used one shell company; the second, more than a dozen, incorporated in six states.

Law enforcement is routinely stymied in its efforts to see and stop these crimes. That’s because the companies’ anonymity keeps them from knowing the real people who control and benefit from the shells, in legalese, the beneficial owners.

Anonymous companies are

also used to poison our politics.

Last year more than 200 Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) donated $11 million to presidential candidates super PACs, according to the Wall Street Journal. The use of LLCs — whose owners can be hidden — defeats federal election rules that require super PACS to identify most of their contributors.

Anonymous companies are also used to fund terrorism.

Last July, Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. told a House terrorism hearing that identifying shell companies’ beneficial owners would vastly improve law enforcement’s efforts to stop terrorism funding.

All of this is possible because our states rank among the world’s easiest places to create anonymous shell companies. To protect our small businesses, defend our democracy and to ensure our security, that must change.

The solution is to require every corporation and LLC to disclose its beneficial owners, when it is formed. The states won’t do this alone, in part because states are afraid that if they act unilaterally, they will lose incorporation fees to states that do not act.

As a result, Congress must force them to do this by passing the bipartisan Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (ITLEAA)

-- which requires all states to identify the beneficial owners of the companies they create. Taking this action would create a level playing field for all states, and make it harder for criminal and corrupt actors to exploit company formation law to conduct business that no state truly wants within its borders.

Complying with the Act would not burden small businesses. Rather it would help to level the playing field between them and large businesses – for example, by providing them with better information when they negotiate with larger partners.

Our presidential campaigns have been dominated by security concerns and yet no candidate has called on Congress to pass the ITLEAA. It’s a straightforward, low-cost way to stop the misuse of anonymous companies and the crimes they enable.

By passing this Act, Congress can take a common sense step to boost our security on multiple fronts – and our presidential candidates who care about small businesses, our democracy and our security, should call on Congress to do so.

Knapp is the co- chair of the American Sustainable Business Council and president & CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce. Distributed by American Forum.

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Our system of government was designed to be of the people, by the people and for the people. To protect the God-given natural rights of each citiz en a n d p r e serve o u r liberty, the U.S. ConstiBy Chuck tution Grassley w a s U.S. Senator specifically d e signed to limit governmental power. That’s why we have checks and balances to keep any one of the co-equal branches from overreaching. It’s why we have elections.

And it’s why we have robust public debates ahead of those elections to determine who best can lead our country and make lasting decisions like nominating Supreme Court justices.

Iowans have a special appreciation for these debates. We just completed another edition of our unique, first-inthe-nation caucuses, where citizens come together to openly debate and discuss the best direction for the future of our nation.

This year, Iowans and the entire country have a unique opportunity to expand that debate to include the role of the Supreme Court and the direction it will take for an entire generation.

For the first time in decades, this debate has palpable relevance and lasting consequences.

Americans have a chance to deliberate the characteristics we want in a Supreme Court justice and which presidential candidate shares our vision for the role of the court. Do we want someone who will decide cases based on the law, as the late Justice Scalia did? Or do we want a justice who believes the truly difficult cases should be decided based on “what is in the judge’s heart” as then-Senator Obama famously said?

During my regular meetings with constituents in Iowa, I often hear

expressions of concern and frustration about justices legislating from the bench, essentially issuing rulings that create new law, rather than simply interpreting the law. Others worry that justices allow their own political views to cloud their judgment. These are legitimate issues that should be debated as a nation. And now is the perfect time for that debate, as voters prepare to choose our next president, Democrat or Republican.

So, as Americans already have begun casting votes for the next president, my Republican colleagues and I will exercise our constitutional authority to withhold consent on a Supreme Court nominee. Our decision is based on the principle that in our American system of representative government the people should be empowered to weigh in on such a consequential decision, the direction of the Supreme Court.

Our nation is divided, our government is divided, and our high court hangs in the balance. In 2014, voters signaled they wanted a departure from President Obama’s policies when they revoked the Democrats’ Senate majority and expanded Republican ranks in the House of Representatives. As the Senate fulfills its “advice and consent” responsibility, we must consider the will of the people. As Senators, that’s our job.

The President certainly has the constitutional authority to nominate a justice in an election year, and he intends to use it, even though other presidents, like Abraham Lincoln, chose restraint.

In the Senate, we have the equal constitutional authority to consent or withhold consent. This is not a new or even partisan idea.

We are at a rare crossroad in American history, with much at stake. In a government of the people, by the people and for the people, it is the people who should have a say in this debate.

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Obituaries Helen M. Schamel March 9, 2016 Helen Schamel of Newton, passed from this life Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016, at her home.

Helen M. Schamel, 95, was born Nov. 6, 1920, in Des Moines, the daughter of Ora J. and Leona F. (Redmond) Hegwood. She had attended the Des

Owen Michael Lester March 7, 2016 Owen Michael Lester, 2, of Farmington, Minn., gained his angel wings Monday, March 7, 2016, at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in Minneapolis. A celebration of Owen’s life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5

Moines area schools. A resident of the Newton area since 1952, Helen married Robert L. Schamel Dec. 5, 1953, in Des Moines. For more than 27 years, Helen was employed by the Maytag Company, retiring as a press operator. She was a loving and good friend and neighbor. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was of the Methodist Faith.

Helen is survived by

her many friends and good neighbors; and special neighbors Letha and Butch Hedberg.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert July 2, 2002; her three brothers, Robert, Billey and Donald Hegwood; and her six sisters, Ida, Dorothy, Quanita, Evelyn, Bonny and Mildred.

No visitation is planed, but a time of remembrance and a public

graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12 t the Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton. Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Helen’s name to the Jasper County Animal Rescue League or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left at www. pencefh.com.

to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family requests to celebrate Owen we wear what he loved; bright colors, sports attire, Mickey Mouse, Minion or Superhero clothes. Memorials to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Ronald McDonald House-Chicago Ave, and Hope Kids Minnesota may be left at the funeral home.

Owen, the son of Mike and Christy (Hotger) Lester, was born at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 27, 2014. From the day he was born, Owen was a superhero. He was brave and tough beyond his age. For the first sev-

en months of his life he was an inpatient at Children’s and the staff there became family and cared for Owen like he was one of their own.

Along with his family, he shocked his entire medical team as he surpassed every obstacle in front of him. Everyone that knew Owen was touched by his joy, happiness and that smile that lit up his entire face.

Those left to celebrate Owen’s life are his parents, Mike and Christy Lester of Farmington, Minn.; maternal grandparents, Bill and Linda Hotger of Kellogg; paternal grandparents Larry and Gladys Lester of St. Cloud,

Minn.; great-grandmother, Elaine Olson of Raymond, Minn.; his aunts and uncles, Jeff Lester (Amanda Davis) of Blaine, Minn., John (Erin) Lester of Sartell, Minn., and Sue (Bryan) Adolphsen of Alexandria, Minn.; and special friends, Amanda and Myke Sampayo of Lakeville, Minn., and Jennifer Beukema of River Falls, Wis. He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Audrey Lester; great-grandparents, Clarence and Verna Hotger, Bessie Clemens and Harry Olson; great-uncle, Randy Olson; and great-aunt, Mary Hotger Thompson.

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• Newton Community Theatre will host “The Producers” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for youth ages 18 and under. For more information, call 641-792-1230.

• 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. For more information call Darlene at 641-521-8846.

• 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 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.

• Jersey Freeze Ice Cream will host Frosty Nose Cold Toes 5K will be at 10 a.m. Saturday on the downtown square in Monroe. The event will raise money for the Monroe Old Settlers fund. Races begin at 10 a.m. on the square in Monroe. Ice cream will be served to races after finishing.

• 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.

• “Cinderella” by Gioachino Rossini will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Newton Senior High School Center for Performance, 800 E. Fourth St. S. Special bonus concert presented in conjunction with the Des Moines Metro Opera/Opera Iowa and the Jasper County Concert Association. Prices for nonmembers is $10. Children are free. This bonus show will also feature a fundraising dinner provided by the Newton High School Band parents.

• “The Producers” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for youth.

For more information call 641-792-1230.

• “The Producers” will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for youth.

• Free Community Meal will begin at 5 p.m.

Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1409 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton. The meal includes pasta and sauce, vegetables and brownie sundaes. All in the community are welcome to attend. If you need a ride, call the church at 641-792-1683.

Park Centre to host Sleep Health presentation

Joseph Louis Wells Feb. 22, 2016 Cassie Hudnutt and John Wells, of Newton, announce the birth of their son, Joseph Louis Wells, born Feb. 22, 2016, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Joseph joins brother Zachary Versteegh, 2.

Grandparents are Suzan Wells, of Newton, Rick Norris of Newton and Heather Norris of Newton.

Great-grandparents are Carol Hudnutt, of Grinnell, Mike Hudnutt, of Grinnell, Clarence Wells, of Missouri and Birdie Wells, of Missouri.

City of Newton to conduct warning siren testing Emergency outdoor warning siren testing will be performed at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Jasper County Emergency Management is conducting a test to determine functionality of newly installed equip-

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Citizens should not be alarmed of any pending disaster as this is only a test. If severe weather is imminent, the testing will be rescheduled and citizens should heed any warning.

Park Centre is hosting a special Sleep Health event at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Garden Room, 500 First St. N. in Newton.

The presentation will be given by the Mercy Sleep Center. Attendees will learn how sleep affects health and receive tips on how to improve sleep. For more information call 641-791-5000.

Refreshments will be served.

Congregate Meals Monday Beef in brown gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, applesauce and skim milk Tuesday Mac and cheese with turkey ham, peas, beets, mandarin oranges, banana and milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Lucas M. Hoxie, 30, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence, public intoxication, violation of no contact/ protective order and third-degree criminal mischief after authorities were called at 8:30 p.m. Sunday to the 700 block of East 27th Street South. Officers spoke with the victim who had a no contact order with Hoxie. Officers found Hoxie sitting behind the house. They also found that damage had been done to a truck including a broken back window totaling $600. Hoxie said he had a lot to drink and smelled

of alcohol. He also have bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech.

While being arrested, he would be compliant and then threaten the officers. When asked how he got to the residence, Hoxie said that he driven there. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Michael L. Clayton, 56, of Collins, is charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness after authorities were called at 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 to the 2300 block of North 33rd Avenue East. Officers spoke with the victim who said that he was assault at work by Clayton. He said Clayton began yelling at him

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because of a pair of scissors. He then punched the victim multiple times in the face. The victim had swelling on the right side of his face and a chipped tooth. He was cited and released to appear.

• Brandon C. Miller, 32, of Newton, is charged with public intoxication after authorities were called at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday to 814 E. Eighth St. S. Officers found Miller walking and noticed he had slow, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. Miller said he was drunk and said that he wanted to go to jail. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Mom prefers being home alone over hanging out with friends DEAR ABBY: My son is driving me crazy. He’s worried because I don’t have friends I hang out with. He said it’s not normal for a woman to not want to have friends. I say it is. He said if Dear Abby says I’m OK, he will let it rest.

I work with people between 50 and 70 hours a week. I have more than a thousand townhome and condo residents to deal with, and I receive nonstop complaints day in and day out.

On top of that, I must supervise vendors and contractors, answer to several boards, and have up to eight evening meetings a month.

When I finally get home, I don’t want to set up a shopping or dinner date with anybody. I want to sit in peace and quiet. I don’t want to be around people at all. I’m perfectly happy not having friends. Can you see my point? — LADY WITH NO PROBLEM DEAR LADY: I do see your point, but I can also see your son’s. By turning this into an either/or situation, you may be talking past each other instead of with each other.

While you crave peace and quiet at the end of the day, he worries that you are isolating yourself. Friendships aren’t supposed to drain people; they are supposed to be nurturing. People with rewarding companions they can laugh and commiserate with are happier, less stressed and live longer, so perhaps you should rethink your position.

DEAR ABBY: Ten years ago, when I lived in California, I dated the love of my life, “Tammy.” We were perfect together, and I was often amazed by how much I loved her, which was palpable.

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with three kids and she’s miserable.

She said she misses me and has never stopped loving me. We talk on the phone often, and she says she wants to see me. I have no idea where this is going, but I’d love to see her. We have decided that we will abide by your advice.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — Authorities say two brothers were taken into custody after a shotgun was found in their car on the Iowa Western Community College campus in Council Bluffs. They were identified as 19-year-old Eric and 18-year-old Edrick Maymon, of Markham, Illinois.

The two were arrested on charges of harassment, trespassing and carrying a weapon on school grounds. Online court records don’t list the names of attorneys who could comment for the Maymons.

Iowan arrested after guns, bomb materials found WEST UNION — Authorities say a 34-year-old man was charged with possessing explosive material and other crimes after a flamethrower, a napalm mix, guns, gunpowder, pipes, shrapnel items and other bomb-making materials were found in his northeast Iowa home.

Trevor Satrom, of Oran, was arrested last week. Online records show Satrom remains in Fayette County Jail.

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SPENCER — The Iowa medical examiner’s office has concluded that the death of a Spencer High School wrestler who collapsed at a December match was likely caused by a congenital heart defect.

Dr. Michele Catellier, who performed an autopsy on 18-year-old Austin Roberts’ body Dec. 22 determined the cause of death.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — An eastern Iowa man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he admitted to receiving and possessing child pornography.

U.S. Attorney Kevin Techau announced a federal district court judge in Cedar Rapids sentenced 43-year-old Michael Cottrell, of Reinbeck, to federal prison Thursday.

Cottrell pleaded guilty in October to one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography.

BOONE — A historic bridge near Boone has partially collapsed into the Des Moines River.

Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the west side of the Wagon Wheel Bridge collapsed Thursday afternoon. The bridge was damaged in late February by flowing ice. Officials are urging kayakers and canoeists to avoid the area just southwest of Boone until it is cleaned up.

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Iowa lawmakers say they’ve agreed on some budget issues DES MOINES (AP) — Legislative leaders agreed on some standing budget issues involving tax credit measures on Thursday, but neither side released additional details about their budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

The bipartisan compromise over a retroactive tax process known as coupling and a manufacturing tax exemption will help lawmakers determine how much money they have to work with for the budget year that begins in July, said Senate Major-

ity Leader Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs. He acknowledged there may be cuts to the budget targets that his party released a few weeks ago, but he did not elaborate.

“We will probably adjust down in some areas ... we’re still working through that, figuring the revenues that are available,” he said.

Leaders in the GOP-majority House were also vague about changes to their budget targets. Rep. Pat Grassley, a New Hartford Republican who is chairman of the House

Appropriations Committee, said he would have more information when state budget experts release new revenue figures Wednesday.

“From these two pieces being settled ... after Wednesday, we’ll have a pretty good picture what the size of the pie is,” he said.

House leaders have been vocal for weeks about approving tax coupling, a process that mirrors updated federal tax guidelines and makes changes for the 2015 tax year.

It would allow some business

owners to write off additional assets, a process that would reduce taxes owed the first year but increase what is owed in later years.

Both Gov. Terry Branstad and Senate Democrats opposed the retroactive measure at first, saying the estimated $95 million cut to state revenue for the current fiscal year would make it difficult to pay for other priorities in the roughly $7.4 billion budget. Branstad later changed course, though he has insisted the state only couple for

Board of health outlines collaborative efforts

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Several collaborative organizations gave updates on work that is being done in Jasper County on Thursday at the Jasper County Board of Health meeting.

Sierra Stevens, Woman, Infant and Children director with Mid-Iowa Community Action, started by giving update on WIC numbers for Newton and Colfax.

In October, Newton had a total of 530 children in the WIC program. That number increased by 10 to 540 as of January. Colfax number remained the same averaging between 70 and 75 children.

“Our biggest change

came when we transitioned from giving checks to participants to giving EBT cards,” Stevens said.

The transition started on March 1 and feedback from change has been positive from those who have participated, Stevens said.

American Lung Association Tobacco Control Coordinator Ashley Buehler explained to the board work she does in local businesses and her initiative to get all business to institute a tobacco-free policy.

“Part of what I do is go into the community and talk with businesses and organizations about updating their policies on nicotine and tobacco policies to ban nicotine products in their businesses and organizations,” Buehler

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As a part of the effort, Buehler requested the board approve a letter giving support for tobacco-free work places. The letter states in part: “The Jasper County Board of Health cares about providing a healthy and safe work environment for all Jasper County residents. That is why we support a tobacco-free business policy and are asking you to do the same.”

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“We are a prevention program. (We work so) all of the pregnant woman and children would have a provider in the community,” Jobs said.

The goal of the program is to focus on healthy pregnancies and healthy birth outcomes as well as focusing on measures that improve the health of children.

That includes immunizations, lead testing, well-child checks and helping those with special health care needs navigate the system and get them the help they need.

the 2015 tax year. Democrats made the same point Thursday.

The new legislation also includes a tax exemption for certain machinery and equipment used for manufacturing.

Gronstal said his chamber negotiated to lower its financial impact, but he also indicated Branstad’s office has made some suggestions.

Branstad spokesman Ben Hammes did not elaborate and only said the governor will reserve judgment until he sees the bill in its final form.

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Popular adult coloring program returns to library Relax with adult coloring at the library at 6 p.m. Monday in the meeting room. The latest artistic craze is coloring books for adults. Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns. They offer a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity.

All materials provided. Patrons are allowed bring their own coloring utensils if they prefer certain kinds.

Free Vision Screening for Kids The Newton Lions Club will provide a free vision screening for children, ages 6 months to 6 years at the Newton Public Library. The event will be held in the library meeting room from 5 to 7 p.m. March 21 and 10 a.m. to noon March 23. No appointment is necessary. The vision

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The Second Annual Jasper County Fair Round Up and Rodeo has been set for June 25 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds.

The Round Up will include food vendors for a taste of the fair, bounce houses and pony rides for the kids, an arts and crafts show for moms and dads and much more.

This year’s excitement begins with the Annual Barnyard Baby Contest, including new contests for the Jasper County Fair Junior Princess (ages 6-8) and the Junior Queen (ages

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Tablets & eBooks To learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks you can stop at the information desk at any time during regular hours for help. If you would like more help with your device (setting up email, changing settings, etc.) please call the library to make an appointment with Nicole Lindstrom, 641-792-4108. We offer many digital services and we want to make sure you can access them with your devices.

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9-11). The Royal Coronations continue with the crowning of the 2016 Jasper County Fair Queen.

We cap off the Round Up with the Inaugural IRA/IRCA Rodeo starting at 7 p.m. That’s right, a full blown, all on, Iowa Rodeo, for the whole family. Bulls, broncs, barrels and more.

A Round Up of events, all geared to get you excited about the Jasper County Fair.

Follow us on Facebook, Jasper County Fair Round Up and Rodeo, and visit www. jaspercofair.com, for the most current details and announcements.

The MAT Tumbling/Trampoline Team traveled to Rockford, Ill. for the second of three USTA Elite Team Trials and Super Invitational.

This meet was different, as it held a regular invitational or meet, but also held the second Elite Team Trial that takes place for the top performers of the USTA, known as the “Elite” athletes.

The MAT Team faced tough competition and learned a few lessons in Rockford, but held their own while they competed at ages five through 20 in power tumbling, Olympic trampoline and double-mini trampoline.

Although some athletes made mistakes, it was a positive learning experience for all involved.

With this meet being a Super Invitational, there were quite a few flights for the MAT athletes to compete against. This year’s meet was larger than last year and provided a great opportunity for those in attendance to get a glance at their competition for Nationals.

File Photo 2015 queen Jaci Reeves, center, celebrates with her parents Staci Bird and Jack Reeves after her crowning ceremony at the inaugural Jasper County Fair Round-Up.

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Beekeeping and Honeymaking Join Phil Ebert from Ebert Honey at 6 p.m. March 28 to learn about bees and honey production. Ebert Honey is a local honey business based in Lynnville, you may have seen his honey sold in our local Hy-Vee. Ebert will talk about the core of the honey business, problems facing bees and the

biology of the bee hive. This program is geared towards adults and is free to attend.

MAT competes in super invitational in Rockford, Ill.

Second Annual JCF Round Up and Rodeo set for June 25 Newton Daily News

Importance of Monarchs Join Katie Cantu from Jasper county Conservation at 6 p.m. March 24 to learn about Monarch butterflies. Learn why the news is reporting that Monarchs are at an alltime low, how to encourage monarchs in your gardens, and what you can do to help monarchs thrive. This program is geared towards teens and adults.

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Tumbling results: Advanced beginner girls: age 8 — Janiyah Jackson, fourth place Sub Novice Girls: age 12 — Lily Roberts,

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Submitted Photo Tatum Rechtfertig poses on the podium holding her second place trophy from the double-mini trapoline competition.

second place Novice Girls: age 12 — Lyris Kapayou, second place Intermediate Girls: age 8 — and under — Macy Lampe, third place: age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, fourth place: age 11-12 — Emma Bair, first place; Hannah Taylor, third place: age 13-14 — Shelby Slaven, fifth place Sub Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Madison Kremer-Awes. Fourth place Double-mini Trampoline: Beginner Girls: age 8 — Janiyah Jackson, second place: age 11 and over, Tatum Rechtfertig, second place Novice Boys: age 6

and Under — Joseph Rechtfertig, first place Intermediate Girls: age 8 and Under — Macy Lampe, first place: age 11-12 — Hannah Taylor, third place Sub Advanced Girls: age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, fifth place Trampoline: Novice Girls: age 11 — Tatum Rechtfertig, sixth place: age 12 — Emma Bair, second place Novice Boys: age 6 andunder — Joseph Rechtfertig, first place Intermediate Girls: age 8 and under — Macy Lampe, first place: age 11-12 — Hannah Taylor, fourth place Sub Advanced Girls:

age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, seventh place USTA Elite Team Trials: Tumbling: Chelsea Trotter, eighth place; Mackensie Schuster, seventh place; Stacey Slaven, eighth place; Stephanie Slaven, sixth place.

Double-mini TramMackensie poline: Schuster, fifth place: Chelsea Trotter, sixth place.

Trampoline: Mackensie Schuster: fourth place; Chelsea Trotter, seventh place.

For more information on the MAT programs or upcoming events call 641-752-6373 or check them out at www.mattumblers.com.

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This map illustrates the preliminary route of the Dakota Access pipeline. The pipeline will pass through 18 Iowa Counties and stretch 343.43 miles across the state.

Pipeline Continued from Page 1A Dakota Access — subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners — has been pushing the project for the last 1.5 years. The pipeline will stretch from the Bakken Oil Fields of North Dakota to a hub in Patoka, Ill. and carry up to 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day through Iowa.

ETP plans to lay 343.43 miles of underground pipe in Iowa, with 33.73 miles in rural areas of Jasper County from Mingo through rural Reasnor.

IUB Chairperson Geri Huser and members Libby Jacobs and Nick Wagner ruled that the pipeline meets requirements of public convenience and necessity outlined in Iowa Code 479B.9. In a press release distributed Thursday by IUB spokesperson Don Tormey, the board said it felt benefits of the project outweigh public and private costs.

“For the benefit of those in the audience, as we all — individually and collectively — spent thoughtful deliberation time on this matter, I think the order that is before us indicates how we approached the issues,” Jacobs said.

The board member said the issues of safety, economic benefit, environmental factors and landowners’ rights “merited the most significant weight” in their decision. Ultimately, the board deemed transporting the Bakken crude oil via pipeline is safer than its current primary mode of shipping — rail car.

Members also argued the 2,000 to 4,000 estimated jobs and other economic benefits associated with the pipeline’s construction and operation would generate at least $787 million for Iowa in the short term, and the project is estimated to generate $27.4 million in new property tax revenue for local governments while the pipeline is in use.

The permit is conditional until Dakota Access meets all stipulations outlined in the IUB’s ruling. The board detailed expanded conditions in its order beyond base requirements dictated in Iowa Code. The board said Dakota Access must: • Obtain and maintain general liability insurance policy of $25 million. Iowa Code only mandates $250,000 in liability coverage.

• File “unconditional and irrevocable guarantees” from parent companies — including ETP — for remediation of damages from a leak or spill.

• Modify easement forms on properties utilizing eminent domain, removing language that would have allowed aboveground valves and given the company access to all portions of any condemned parcel.

• Continue to offer to purchase voluntary easements — with the same terms, conditions and best prices — from landowners until county compensation commissions assess the damages on each taken property.

• File a revised agricultural mitigation plan to include landowner notifications on construction timelines and separa-

tion of all topsoil.

• File a winter construction plan. Dakota Access officials claimed during the 12-day November and December hearings in Boone the project did not need a winter construction plan as the company intends to finish excavation and construction before the winter months.

• File quarterly status reports.

• File a statement accepting the board’s terms and conditions in the permit.

The 174-page order culminates a process which included 18 pubic information meetings since 2014, 12 days of public hearings, more than 3,500 pages of transcripts, 43 intervenors, nearly 70 witnesses’ testimony and five days of public deliberations.

The IUB was the last of the four major public utility commissions to confirm the project.

North Dakota, South Dakota and Illinois utility regulators approved segments of the project in late 2015 and in January.

The pipeline company originally hoped to begin construction of the pipeline this spring and complete construction by the end of 2016. The Newton Daily News attempted to contact Dakota Access spokesperson Vicki Granado to ask if a new timeline is in development, but an email was not returned Thursday by presstime.

Within hours of the IUB’s decision, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources also approved a separate construction permit for the DAPL, clearing the way for project contractors to lay piping beneath public

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Daily News Graphic This map illustrates the route the pipeline will take through Jasper County. The pipeline will cover 33.73 miles in the county.

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Dakota Access Pipeline Breakdown • Total Length: 1,168 miles from Bakken Oil Region North Dakota to Patoka, Ill. • Iowa Segment: 343.43 miles • Jasper County Segment: 33.73 miles • Capacity: 570,000 barrel transport per day • DA Average Transport Estimate: 450,000 per day

Financial • Total Estimated Project Cost: $3.78 billion • Iowa Segment Cost Estimate: $1.04 billion • Estimated Local Government Property Tax Revenue: $27.4 million • Estimated Sales and Income Tax During Construction: $49.9 million

Jobs • Estimated Jobs Created During Construction: 8,000 to 12,000 Overall; In Iowa, 2,000 to 4,000 • Estimated Permanent Jobs: 30 to 40 Overall, 12 to 15 In Iowa

Landowner Compensation • Estimated Land Impact: 1,274 government, private parcels in Iowa • Parcels Facing Eminent Domain: Approximately 263 • Parcels Facing Eminent Domain in Jasper County: 11 • Easements Filed in Jasper County: 115 • Crop Loss Reimbursement: Year One, 100 percent; Year Two, 80 percent; Year Three, 60 percent • Easement Payments: (Based on county average land value) Jasper County, $7,867 per acre; Statewide Average, $7,633 *Landowner easement payment might fluctuate based on land’s corn suitability rating. *Sources: Dakota Access, LLC; Iowa Utilities Board staff; ISU 2015 Land Value Survey; Jasper County Recorder Online Index Records

lands and waterways in Lyon, Boone and Lee counties.

A public hearing was held in December to gather input from supporters and opponents of excavating in the Big Sioux River Complex Wildlife Management Area and boring under the Big Sioux, Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers.

In a statement Thursday, IDNR Director Chuck Gipp said a $400,000 mitigation plan has been negotiated with Dakota Access to restore and enhance the type of habitat affected by the construction of the

pipeline. The pipeline company is financially obligated to implement the plan, and the permit is conditional awaiting authorization from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Gipp said the IDNR’s does not see its ruling as unprecedented.

“Iowa has thousands of miles of pipeline underground including many that are under public property. This request and the subsequent permit we would be issuing is not precedent setting,” Gipp said.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Worship Together Ashton Chapel Next to Ashton Park, near intersection of Hwy 330 and F17 (8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo, IA) Sunday School 9:00am; Worship 10:00am. Pastors: Larry Craig and Mark Eddy Bar None Cowboy Church Building next to Culver’s Newton, David Rex, Pastor, 641-521-4354, 7pm Thursdays. Music featured each week. www.barnonecowboy churchofiowa.com Baxter Evangelical Free Church East Avenue, Eugene Bucklin, Pastor. Church service every sunday at 10:00am. Children’s church during regular services.

AWANAS every Wednesday night 6:30 – 8:00.

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Teressa Clark. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship. 641-227-3402 www.baxterbethanyucc.org Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

Mid-week Service 7:00pm Center Friends Northeast of Newton, Karen Mendenhall, pastor, Dallas Gilreath, pastor, Cheri Doane, assistant pastor; 9:30am Sunday school, 10:30am Worship.

Call 641-792-2473.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. – Pastor Mark Young. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship. Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. Family Unity Night supper, 6:15 p.m. Classes. Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641521-9294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am. Lunch Served last Sunday of the month at noon.

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

Christian Reformed Church Prairie City, Matthew McClure, pastor; 9:30am Worship, 10:45am Sunday school, 6:30pm Worship. E-mail:pcrc@dwx.com Jasper County Church of Christ 1100 N. 3rd Ave. E., 9:30am Bible classes, 10:30am & 1:00pm Worship; Wednesday evening 7:00pm Bible Study.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1405 N. 11th Ave. E., Branch President-Gregory O. Rivers, 316 E. 8th St. S., Newton, IA 50208.

9:30am Sacrament meeting, 10:40am Sunday School & Primary, 11:45am Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women.

Colfax United Methodist Church S. Locust St. & Division St., 515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor; Eddie Franklin/Tom McCoure, co-pastors. Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm. Last Wednesday of the month-free community supper at 6pm.

Community Heights Alliance Pastor Cory Stout, Senior Pastor; Pastor John Patterson, Associate Pastor; Jason Fazel, Youth Pastor; Pastor Beau Church, Pastor of Worship and Visual Arts. Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 10:30am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; Wednesday Prayer Meetings noon & 6:30pm; Jr. High Youth Group 6:30pm; Awana 6:30pm; Nursery available for most events.

Handicapped accessible.

2500 S. 13th Ave. E. 792-1620. www.communityheights.org.

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter Check us out on Facebook 218 S. Main Baxter, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

Congregational United Church Of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton. Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor: Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:15am.

Accessible to all. Bible Study Thursdays 5:00pm. Christian Education together with First United Methodist Church (held there) for children of all ages Wed. 5:30pm (age 2-8th grade).

No matter who you are or where you area on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/Newton UCC. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy & Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, Wednesdays: AWANAS 6:308pm, Youth Group 6:30-8pm, Adult Bible Study 7-8pm. Happy Harvesters 1st Thursday of the month at noon. Men’s Breakfast 1st Saturday of the month at 8am. Ladies Brunch 2nd Saturday of the month at 8:30am.

For more info: www.CBFnewton.com

Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Donne Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m.

Wednesday and 9:15 a.m. Sunday until service time. Haven Kid’s Ministry at 6:50 Wednesdays Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Proverbs 27:17 New International Version (NIV) A iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Sunday Services: 10AM Worship Services 10:30AM Children’s Church 11:30AM Bible Study Speakers: Doug Cupples & Cheryl Palmer. Wednesday Services: 5PM Bible Study, Tyler Dunsbergen.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton St., Kellogg, Rev. Brian Kleinschrodt 10:30 am Worship.

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - for kids, young adults and adults.

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

Free supper, 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6pm followed by Worship “Lite” at 7pm.

Killduff United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 10:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Newton Baptist Temple (A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Clayton Pickering, pastor. 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wednesday and Sunday 6:00 pm Worship, Bus transportation available, 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible study.

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 1:00 pm Sunday worship.

New Life Community Church of the Nazarene 605 W. 8th St. N., P.O. Box 1021, Rev. Lauris Meek, Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Sunday Evening 6:00 pm, Wed. Children’s Night & TNT (Teen) 7:00 pm, Junior quizzing 7:00 pm, Thurs. Youth 7:00 pm , Thurs. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Nursery for all services.

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, 674-3752.

Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer. During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00am, Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 am; Sunday School for teens & adults 9:00am; Worship Service 10:15am. Coffee time 8:45-10:00am. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30am.

Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 pm Evening service, 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 151 60th Ave., Prairie City (515) 994-2354 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God 1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www. newtonassembly.com; Pastor Don Hayes - senior pastor; Pastor Lori Eilers - Children’s Pastor; Pastor James Brown - youth pastor. 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week service.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. – Pastor Mark Young. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Adult Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship. Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. Family Unity Night supper, 6:15 p.m. Classes Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

First Church of Christ Scientist 616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am Services.

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am; High School Youth Group every other Wednesday evening.

641-792-3934. All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E. Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:30 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

9:30am Wednesday Women’s Bible Study, 6:30 & 9am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Yoga Flow Class 6:15pm Mondays, 10am Saturday - yoga - Gentle Class 11am Tuesday Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

Like us on Facebook! 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org First United Methodist Church 210 N 2nd Ave E • 792-4648 Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:45 AM Fellowship 10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth Group 6 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Heart of Worship 14283 Hwy F62, Lynnville Pastor Tom Pool, Worship: 9 a.m., Children’s Church: 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship, easy access - no steps; 5:30 pm Saturday service - Everyone is welcome!

Hope Assembly of God 126 W. State St., Colfax, Sunday school 10 am, Worship service 11 am, Sunday Evening Prayer Service 6:30 pm. 641-674-3700.

Howard Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Tom Burns, pastor. 10:30 am Morning worship. Sunday school 9-10am all ages; K-5 Wed after school; Jr. High & High School 7-8pm; Howard and Locust Colfax.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

Ira United Church Karen Fausch, pastor, 9:00 am Worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Least of Saints Ministry 219 N. 2nd Ave. W. 641-521-0156 5:00-6:00pm Saturday

Living Word Fellowship Doug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Robinson St., Knoxville 641-828-7119, Wed. Night Service: 6pm prayer, 7pm worship, 6:15pm Fuzion Youth Service; Sun. Morning Service: 8:30 am prayer, 9 am Life Groups, 10 am Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministry available.

Lynnville Friends Jamie Bogaard Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am Sunday School, 6:30 pm Bible Study Hour.

Metz Community 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex; Sunday School 9:00 am.

10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist 202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. Kurt DeVance, 515-339-8819; Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 am. Church time is 10:45 am.

Monroe Presbyterian Church 115 So. Main, Monroe, Rev. Ann Johnson, Sonlight Service 8:00 am; 9:00 am church school, 10:00 am Traditional Worship, communion on 1st Sunday of month, 6:00 pm Session Committees 2nd Sunday of month, 7:00 pm Session Meeting 2nd Sunday of month.

Monroe United Methodist 407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641259-2822; Pastor Kim Crummer; Jubilee Service 8:15 am; Sunday School 9:00 am; Worship 10:15 am; Office Hours: Mon. Thurs. 8-Noon; monroeum@iowatelecom.net New Life Baptist Church 124 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515-674-3103, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship Service 10:45, Evening Service 6 pm, midweek service 7 pm Wednesdays.

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

Pleasantview United Methodist 8454 S. 28th Ave. E., Newton, Pastor Tim Morgan; 9:00 am worship; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15-11:15 am; Pastor Timothy Peter; Adult Sunday School classes to 9:30am, followed

by Worship/Children’s Church at 10:45am. Nursery provided.

Prairie City First Reformed Church 300 E. 5th St., P. O. Box 178, 515-994-2250, frcprairiecity@ aol.com; 9:30 am Worship, 10:50 am Sunday School.

Prairie City United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 706 W. McMurray St. (515) 994-2354 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Reasnor United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 8:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Rev. William Reynolds, pastor, Saturday: 5:30 pm Mass, Sunday: 9:00 am Mass.

Salvation Army 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captains Jeff and Mikey Carter, Sunday - 9:45 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Jerry Duval Saturday Services 3:00 pm; Worship 2:00 pm Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Tuesday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy communion.

St. Luke United Methodist Church 501 E. 19th St. N., Newton Pastor Audrey Young, Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:30 am with fellowship following both. 9:15 am is Sunday School for all ages, including adults.

641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5 mi. west of Sully, Pastor Ken Ahntholz, Worship 9:00 am; Contact Parish office 641-798-4651.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph.

792-6971. Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Rev. Karen Crawford Rector; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Wednesday 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Sully Community Church Pastor Jerry Morningstar, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:30 am Worship, 5:00 pm Quiz team practice; 6:00 pm Worship, Thursday night adults, youth 7:00 pm.

Sully Christian Reformed Pastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am Morning worship, 6:00 pm Evening worship, 10:45 am Sunday School. 9:30 am Tues. Coffee Break for women, Nursery and preschool classes provided. 7:15 pm Wed - Gems, Cadets and High School Youth, Prayer for Country - everyone welcome.

8 Bible studies call 594-4440.

Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

United Presbyterian 209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald Freeman, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am worship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellowship; Wednesday choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

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State basketball honors go to area girls

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Postseason honors continue for area high school basketball players and one coach.

Two area boys receive academic honors from coaches.

Iowa Girls Coaches Association announced its 2016 All-State and all-district teams Friday. The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association announced its girls’ all-region teams and its boys and girls all-academic teams this week.

Lynnville-Sully junior Brenna Lanser received her second all-state honor.

Lanser, who led the Hawks in scoring, in steals and in blocked shots, was named to the IGCA All-State Class 1A third team.

Newton High senior Hannah Rhoads, Prairie City-Monroe junior Kayla Jennings, Lanser and Lynnville-Sully senior teammates Marissa Vos and Kasiah Ehresman earned all-region honors from the IBCA. Rhoads was named to the Class 4A Region 7 team while Jennings was selected to the Class 3A Region 7 team.

Lanser, Vos and Ehresman were named to the Class 1A Region 3 team. The three Lynnville-Sully players were on the IGCA Class 1A All-Southeast District basketball team. Lynnville-Sully head coach Jerry Hulsing was voted 1A Southeast District coach of the year. The Hawks went 21-3 and were ranked 14th at the end of the regular season.

Jennings earned Class 3A

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All-Southwest team honor from the IGCA. Jennings led the Heart of Iowa Conference in steals with 94, which tied her for eighth in the category for 3A players. She was the leading scorer for the Mustangs, who went 13-10 overall, with 276 points and was second on thte team in rebounds, 97, and assists, 50.

Rhoads, a 5-foot-8-inch guard, led the Cardinals in rebounding with 136 and 110 of those came off the defensive glass. She finished sixth in rebounding among Little Hawkeye Conference players.

Rhoads was the team leader in steals with 48, which was 11th best in the conference.

Rhoads fired in 221 points, which was second on the team and 11th in the conference. Rhoads was a 33-percent field goal shooter,

hitting 71-of-213 attempts.

She was third on the team from 3-point ranging, netting 26-of-104, attempts for 25 percent.

Rhoads went 53-of-84 from the free-throw line for 63 percent. She was third on the team in assists with 38, which placed her 15th in the conference.

Lanser, a 5-foot-10-inch forward, led Lynnville-Sully with 337 points, which was fourth best in the South Iowa Cedar League, and shot a team-leading 44 percent, 121of-273, from the field. She hit 16-of-50 3-pointers and went 79-of-123, 64 percent, from the free-throw line.

Lanser led the Hawks in blocked shots with 18, which was eighth in the conference.

She had a team-leading 62 steals, ninth in the SICL.

Lanser was second on the team in rebounding with 197 rebounds and had 56 assists.

Vos poured in 310 points for the Hawks, which was second on the team and led them with 205 rebounds, which was fourth best in the SICL. The 5-foot-10-inch forward shot 44 percent, 115-of-260, from the field and went 79-of-173 from the line. She had 12 blocked shots, 50 steals and 17 assists.

Ehresman, the Hawks’ 5-foot-4-inch point guard, was the team’s third-leadng scorer with 260 points.

She led the team in 3-point shooting, 35-of-121, for 29 percent and shot 33 percent, 78-of 237, overall from the field.

Ehresman was a 70-percent free throw shooter, hitting 69-of-98 attempts, to lead the Hawks. She dished out a team-high 57 assists, which as seventh in the conference. She had 56 steals and 65 rebounds.

Ehresman and Vos were named to the IBCA 2016 Girls Academic All-State Basketball Team. PCM senior Logan Gilman and Colfax-Mingo senior Jacob Lietz were selected to the IBCA 2016 Boys Basketball Academic All State Team.

Each all-academic team had 24 players on it. There were 100 nominations for the girls’ team and 150 nominations for the boys’ team by member coaches of the IBCA. Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

No. 6 Sooners beat No. 21 Iowa State in Big 12 tournament

AP Photo Iowa State forward Jameel McKay reaches for the ball while covered by Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin, top, during the second half of Thursday’s quarterfinal game of the Big 12 conference men’s tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 79-76.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After spending 40 minutes matching Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield shot-for-shot in the Big 12 Tournament, Iowa State star Georges Niang was asked whether he could appreciate their dramatic duel.

“You want me to be honest?” he replied.

OK, maybe the immediate aftermath of the No. 21 Cyclone’s 79-76 loss to the sixth-ranked Sooners isn’t the best time for reflection. But after pouring in 31 points for Iowa State, and nearly countering the 39 that Hield put up, Niang had added another memorable chapter to his standout career.

“Buddy was amazing but Georges’ second-half effort was just as good,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said. “He willed us back into the game.”

The sixth-seeded Cyclones (21-11) trailed Oklahoma

(24-6) by 14 midway through the second half before Niang helped them make it a game.

But after squandering several chances to get within a possession, it wasn’t until Deonte Burton’s 3-pointer at the buzzer that they finally did.

Matt Thomas contributed 13 points, Burton finished with 12 and Abdel Nader had 11 for the Cyclones, who were trying to win their third consecutive Big 12 Tournament title.

“I’m really upset, obviously. Being in the Big 12 for four years and going out like this stings,” Niang said.

“The competition that goes on in the Big 12 is special and something that I’ll miss.”

Ryan Spangler finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, and Isaiah Cousins also had 10 points for the No. 3 seed IOWA STATE | 2B

Illinois stuns No. 20 Iowa in Big Ten tournament INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Illinois thought it had Thursday’s upset all wrapped with 3 minutes to go.

Then the Fighting Illini suddenly unraveled.

They blew an 11-point lead in 98 seconds before getting a tie-breaking 16foot jumper from Malcolm Hill with 1:14 to go and held on to upset No. 20 Iowa 6866 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament.

“I had an awful game, probably one of my worst games of the year,” Hill said after making only 2 of 9 shots. “To be able to know my teammates and coaches have confidence to give me the ball in that situation, it

makes it that much easier to make plays for this team.”

The big shot he made, though, gave Illinois (1518) its second consecutive win and a ticket into Friday’s quarterfinal round.

It was an implausible finish to a wild game that had a little bit of everything.

Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points and broke the school’s freshman record for 3-pointers by going 5 of 10. He has 87 this season, two more than Cory Bradford in 1999, including the last one giving the Illini the 11-point lead. Kendrick Nunn added 16 points.

On defense, Illinois was even better. It limited Iowa to

40.3 percent from the field and forced 18 turnovers against a team that averaged just 11.1 this season before coming unglued in the final moments.

“We played Uthoff ridiculously hard,” coach John Groce said.

And they needed every ounce of effort to hold on.

The resurgent Hawkeyes (21-10) pulled a page out of Reggie Miller’s playbook by taking advantage of two fouls and an Illinois turnover to give themselves a second

chance.

Jarrod Uthoff got the rally started with a 3-point play, an offensive rebound led to a dunk by Nicholas Baer, Dom Uhl knocked down a 3-pointer and Baer’s 3-point play with 1:40 left tied the score at 66.

But the Hawkeyes didn’t score again and wound up throwing the ball away on an inbound pass from underneath their own basket with 2.6 seconds to go.

Peter Jok matched his career high with 29 points before fouling out with 4:02 to play following a replay review. Uthoff scored 21 as the IOWA | 2B

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The Pressbox

March Madness is different for me March Madness means something totally different to me than most sports writers.

I’m not a big basketball fan. I love my Kansas State Wildcats, and always want them to make the NCAA tournament.

They have over the years.

I’ve called the 2015- By Jocelyn Sheeets 16 edition of Newton Daily Wildcat men’s News basketball the “almost” team. Sports Editor They almost beat the big guys in the Big 12 et al. They are fun to watch, but frustrating. If they aren’t in the Big Dance, I don’t really get too excited about all the games.

Unlike, my Newton Daily News colleague, Troy Hyde, this is not the most wonderful time of the year for me because of basketball. I see why the state of Iowa is excited — three teams probably in the NCAA tournament again.

Although UNI is the only one of the three going in on a winning note. Go Panthers, Cyclones and Hawkeyes! (Can’t say go Hawks because it evokes the dreaded Kansas Jayhawks for me.)

My March Madness stems from the rush to contact area spring sports coaches and get the information for spring sports’ previews before spring breaks. That’s what I’m working on this week and next week.

What is great about March is spring is almost here. What is bad about March is spring is almost here as the spring sports season is a mad dash for the Newton Daily News sports staff — all two of us. There will be plenty of athletic activities to take in — track and field, soccer, golf, tennis — over the next two-plus months.

As stated in this column on numerous occasions, my favorite sports are football and wrestling. College wrestling’s national championship tournaments are on tap the next couple of weeks. The NCAA Division I tournament is in the Big Apple, starting Thursday, at Madison Square Garden.

In case you missed it, three NCAA Division I Iowa schools have wrestlers qualified for the wrestling championships in New York City. There will be eight from Iowa, six from Iowa State and five from University of Northern Iowa.

My football fix is the freeagent signings by the Kansas City Chiefs — some good, some bad. I can’t wait until college, high school and the NFL seasons come around this fall.

A saving grace in March for me is spring training for the Kansas City Royals. Spring always put baseball fans in a good mood and hope springs eternal before opening day of the Major League Baseball season each year.

I have been around all the years of the Kansas City Royals’ history. I’ve seen my team be very competitive, come up short, and I’ve seen it be very, very bad.

I’ve witnessed the winning of two World Series and the losing of two by the Royals.

In March, anything is possible. Can the Royals repeat?

Sure they can. I’m a true blue fan and believe in my team.

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

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SPORTS CALENDAR 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.

Thursday Indoor Track Newton girls, boys at LHC meet, Grinnell College, 4:15 p.m.

CMB girls, boys at Central College, Pella, 4:30 p.m.

PREP SCORES 1A State Tournament Semifinal South O’Brien, Paullina 65, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 56 St. Albert, Council Bluffs 70, West Hancock, Britt 53 2A State Tournament Semifinal Cascade,Western Dubuque 51, Pella Christian 36 Western Christian, Hull 69, Anamosa 48 3A State Tournament Semifinal Cedar Rapids Xavier 70, Pella 65 Wahlert, Dubuque 68, Chariton 46

Iowa Continued from Page 1B Hawkeyes lost for fifth time in six games.

“I think this game was different in that at least we fought back,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said when asked to compare this loss with a tourney loss in 2014. “Hill made a tough shot. Jarrod is right in his face, so you have to give him credit there.”

Three for One One day after setting a Big Ten tournament record by making 14 3s, the Illini were back at it Thursday. They wound up 10 of 23 from beyond the arc and are now 24 of 49 through two games in Indianapolis. Illinois is shooting 50 percent from the field overall during the first two days, too.

Jok’s Day Jok had a strange day.

He scored 15 points in a 20-6 run in the first half, which allowed the

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | March 11, 2016 Hawkeyes to take a 3330 lead. He opened the second half by scoring 10 of Iowa’s first 12 points and looked like he would threaten Michael Thompson’s single-game tourney scoring record (35 in 2011).

Instead, he got into foul trouble and made only one more basket.

The Game CITY OFWaiting LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING Iowa must wait MARCH 3, 2016 Public hearing wasmuch called its to to see how order by Mayor Patrick Edwards atlate-season 6:58 p.m. Roll call: Tom swoon will Clark, Cindy Humke, and Cathi hurtpresent. it in theAbsent: eyes ofKent the Fouts DeGoey and Steve Thomassen.

NCAA Tournament seFouts moved and was seconded bylection Clark to committee. approve the agenda.

Just Motion carried 3-0.

Guests: Paul and a couple of Dianne weeksRuggle ago, There were no written or oral Iowa was in position to objections to the proposed FY 2017 budget. win the Big Ten’s reguFouts moved and was seconded bylar-season Humke to adjourn public title.theWhile hearing at 6:59 p.m.

Motion carried the 3-0.

Hawkeyes are still Regular meeting was called to expected make the order

by Mayorto Patrick Edwards at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Tom 68-team field, their Clark, Cindy Humke, and Cathi Fouts present.could Absent: seeding takeKenta DeGoey and Steve Thomassen.

Humke moved and they was significant hit after seconded by Fouts to approve went 2-6 in carried their3-0. last the agenda.

Motion Guests: Paul and Dianne Ruggle eight.

The Ruggle's submitted a letter written by them regarding the Tip-Ins curb in front of their house. It had been Fighting damaged three years Imago Illini: during snow removal. They had proveda bidtoto repair 2-6the curb this received and the end of their walkway. season They asked against the Council Top for approval to fix...atNunn their own 25 teams. beexpense. Clark will follow up with the contractor to ensure that the came the 48th player in repair will meet the City's school history to reach specifications.

New Business: a. Clark moved and was seconded by Humke to approve the FY 2017 budget. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda: Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to approve all of the items on the consent agenda including the correction made to the minutes from the February 4, 2016 meeting for a grammar error, bills, and reconciliation report for February.

Motion carried 3-0.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$21.23 News Printing Company Publications.....................$209.34 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 Auditor of State Periodic Exam Fee..........$475.00 Iowa Codification Ordinance..........................$59.00 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$16.97 Total March Bills...........$1,911.80 General Fund...............$2,370.40 Charges for Fee...........$2,398.38 Local Option Sales Tax...$914.61 Emergency..........................$0.00 Road Use Fund............$1,577.80 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total Feb Revenue.......$7,261.19 General Fund...............$1,376.11 Charges for Fee..................$0.00 Road Use Fund............$2,070.48 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total Feb Expenses.....$3,446.59 Staff and commissions reports Mayor: Mayor Edwards reported that the Auditor's budget had passed but he was not able to attend the meeting.

He also reported that he has been working on Go Boxes with advice from the Emergency Management System on radios.

The Box would include our City Emergency Plan, 6 radios, batteries, etc. He also brought up for discussion that the road is collapsing at the bottom of Emerson Hough and Oakwood.

Streets: No report Sewers: No report Parks: No report Tree Steward: No report Storm Sewers: No report City Clerk: Machin distributed copies of the updated Sewer Ordinance amended for the plumber requirements.

Old Business: a. Fouts reported that the website is a work in progress.

Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.

Motion carried 3-0.

Next City Council meeting to be held April 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Christina Machin, City Clerk Mayor Patrick Edwards City Clerk Christina Machin March 11

created the slightest bit of separation, taking a 35-29 advantage into the break.

Continued from Page 1B It grew quickly in the opening minutes of the second half, and a cruSooners (24-6). They advanced to cial series of plays near the midway play ninth-ranked West Virginia in point appeared to give Oklahoma the semifinals. enough breathing room to feel com“It was a game that could have fortable. gone either way,” Sooners coach Lon They began when the Cyclones’ Kruger said. “We got a little bit of a Nader was called for charging and margin in the second half. Proud of Cyclones coach Steve Prohm went our guys for finishing it out.” ballistic, drawing a quick technical As usual, Iowa State fans packed foul. Hield made both foul shots. inside the Sprint Center, making Then, when the Sooners set up oftheir annual pilgrimage south on In- fense, Isaiah Cousins threw a lob that terstate 35 in cars plastered in bumper Hield dunked while getting fouled, stickers, flags and every other manner and he made that free throw, too. of Cyclones paraphernalia.

The five-point trip gave the SoonThey seemed to give their boys a ers a 55-42 lead with just over 10 spark in the opening minutes, too. minutes remaining.

The game eventually settled into Iowa State countered with seven CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING a back-and-forth affair between quick points a few minutes later, and MARCH 3, 2016 Public firmhearing was calledproceeded to teams that spent all season Niang to keep Iowa State order by Mayor Patrick Edwards ly entrenched in the Top at 25.6:58 And in call: the game.

The wily senior at one p.m.it Roll Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, and Cathi wasn’t until Hield got going midway point scored 12 consecutive points Fouts present. Absent: Kent DeGoey and Steve Thomassen. through the half that the Sooners for the Cyclones, including a couple Fouts moved and was seconded

by Clark to approve the agenda.

Motion carried 3-0.

Guests: Paul and Dianne Ruggle There were no written or oral objections to the proposed FY 2017 budget.

Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to adjourn the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.

Motion carried 3-0.

Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Patrick Edwards at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, and Cathi Fouts present. Absent: Kent DeGoey and Steve Thomassen.

Humke moved and was seconded by Fouts to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.

Guests: Paul and Dianne Ruggle The Ruggle's submitted a letter written by them regarding the curb in front of their house. It had been damaged three years ago during snow removal. They had received a bid to repair the curb and the end of their walkway.

They asked the Council for approval to fix at their own expense. Clark will follow up with the contractor to ensure that the repair will meet the City's specifications.

New Business: a. Clark moved and was seconded by Humke to approve the FY 2017 budget. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda: Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to approve all of the items on the consent agenda including the correction made to the minutes from the February 4, 2016 meeting for a grammar error, bills, and reconciliation report for February.

Motion carried 3-0.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$21.23 News Printing Company Publications.....................$209.34 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 Auditor of State Periodic Exam Fee..........$475.00 Iowa Codification Ordinance..........................$59.00 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$16.97 Total March Bills...........$1,911.80 General Fund...............$2,370.40 Charges for Fee...........$2,398.38 Local Option Sales Tax...$914.61 Emergency..........................$0.00 Road Use Fund............$1,577.80 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total Feb Revenue.......$7,261.19 General Fund...............$1,376.11 Charges for Fee..................$0.00 Road Use Fund............$2,070.48 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total Feb Expenses.....$3,446.59 Staff and commissions reports Mayor: Mayor Edwards reported that the Auditor's budget had passed but he was not able to attend the meeting.

He also reported that he has been working on Go Boxes with advice from the Emergency Management System on radios.

The Box would include our City Emergency Plan, 6 radios, batteries, etc. He also brought up for discussion that the road is collapsing at the bottom of Emerson Hough and Oakwood.

Streets: No report Sewers: No report Parks: No report Tree Steward: No report Storm Sewers: No report City Clerk: Machin distributed copies of the updated Sewer Ordinance amended for the

the 1,000-point mark, finishing the game with 1,005. ... Hill had six points, leaving him two short of becoming the first Illinois player to record 600 points, 200 rebounds and 100 assists in one season.

Hawkeyes: Had beaten Illinois six of the previous seven games in this series. ... Iowa shot 40.3 percent from the field but had a 40-30 rebounding edge including a 16-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. ...

Baer finished with eight points and was the only player other than Jok or Uthoff to score more than three. ... Jok fouled out after the officials assessed a double technical foul because of a shoving incident under the Hawkeyes basket.

Up Next Fighting Illini: Face No. 13 Purdue in the second Big Ten quarterfinal game Friday.

Hawkeyes: Will wait to see who and where they play in the postseason.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Sealed bids for the work comprising the improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00 pm CDT on March 28, 2016, in the office of the Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA. Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 pm CDT on March 28, 2016, in the Public Works Office, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA, for consideration by the Newton City Council at its meeting on April 4, 2016 at the Newton City Council Chambers. The City of Newton reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall fully complete the project on or before March 31, 2017. Should the contractor fail to complete the work in this timeframe, liquidated damages of $50.00 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract term.

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

Copies of the contract bid documents and plans are available at no cost from the City of Newton Public Works Office, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA. General Nature of Public Improvement: 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project Base bid project includes the cured in-place pipe lining of 6,507 LF of sanitary sewer mains, 224 VF of centrifugallycast cementitious mortar lining with epoxy seal in 26 sanitary sewer manholes, along with related items, all in Newton, Iowa.

The work shall commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and shall be completed on or before March 31, 2017.

This Notice is given by authority of the City of Newton Katrina Davis, City Clerk March 11

of 3-pointers that even had Oklahoma fans expressing their appreciation.

Niang converted a three-point play to get the Cyclones within 72-66, then Nader buried a 3-pointer from in front of his own bench to make it 73-69 with just over a minute to go.

The Cyclones elected to play defense rather than foul, and it paid off when they forced Hield into an airballed 3-pointer and a shot-clock violation. But with an open look from the corner at the other end, Nader misfired on a 3 that would have made it a one-point game and Spangler corralled the rebound.

The senior calmly made both foul shots to help seal the win.

“We got a lot of loose balls, we got a lot of opportunities in transition and got to the line,” Hield said. “We wanted to come in here and prove something tonight.”

Missing Morris The Cyclone’s Monte Morris, an All-Big 12 performer, was limited to five points and two assists while deal-

PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS EDWIN ERICKSON, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR 036819 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dennis Edwin Erickson, Deceased, who died on or about February 13, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 25, 2016, the last will and testament of Dennis Edwin Erickson, deceased, bearing the date of July 30, 1999, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed court and that Sharon Milligan 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 four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated February 24, 2016 Sharon Milligan 8063 Warren Drive Des Moines IA 50320 Scott A. Hall (AT0009988) Carney & Appleby, PLC 303 Locust Street, Suite 400 Des Moines IA 50309 Attorney for Executor March 4 & 11

CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2016 Public hearing was called to order by Mayor Patrick Edwards at 6:58 p.m. Roll call: Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, and Cathi Fouts present. Absent: Kent DeGoey and Steve Thomassen.

Fouts moved and was seconded

by Clark to approve the agenda.

Motion carried 3-0.

Guests: Paul and Dianne Ruggle There were no written or oral objections to the proposed FY 2017 budget.

Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to adjourn the public Motion hearing at 6:59 p.m. carried 3-0.

Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Patrick Edwards at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, and Cathi Fouts present. Absent: Kent DeGoey and Steve Thomassen.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Sealed bids for the work comprising the improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00 pm CDT on March 28, 2016, in the office of the Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA. Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 pm CDT on March 28, 2016, in the Public Works Office, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA, for consideration by the Newton City Council at its meeting on April 4, 2016 at the Newton City Council Chambers. The City of Newton reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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

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

AP Photo Illinois’ Khalid Lewis (3) drives against Iowa’s Anthony Clemmons (5) in the first half Thursday’s Big Ten Conference tournament game in Indianapolis, Ind. The Fighting Illini knocked off 20th-ranked Hawkeyes, 68-66.

ing with a sore shoulder. He was just 1 for 9 from the field. “I’ll give him a day to get away and get rested up,” Prohm said. “We need him at full strength to be at the highest level.”

Tip-Ins Iowa State: Niang had 25 of his 31 points in the second half. It was the most scored by a Cyclones player in the Big 12 Tournament since Jake Anderson had 33 against Colorado in 2011. ... Iowa State had won its last six games in the tournament.

Oklahoma: Hield was 14 of 21 from the field and 9 for 9 from the foul line. He also had nine rebounds. ... The tournament scoring record is 43 points, set by Texas Tech’s Mike Singletary against Texas A&M in 2009. ... The Sooners have not won the tournament since winning three straight from 2001-03.

Up Next Iowa State awaits its NCAA Tournament seed on Sunday.

Oklahoma plays West Virginia in the semifinals Friday night.

PERSONAL

CLEANING

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MOVING SALE: Saturday, March 12th 9am-1pm. No indoor furniture, lots of misc., everything must go.

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LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation

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

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HORNING'S PAINTING: Interior & exterior painting Drywall Repair & Texturing Free Estimates 641-791-9662

1 & 2 & 3 BDRM apartments: heat, water, stove, refrigerator, drapes all included. Off-street parking.

641-792-4000.

1 BEDROOM ground floor apartment, stove, refrigerator, garage option $355.

References required 641792-4388 1&2 BR apts in Newton and Grinnell.

2&3 BR apts in Baxter.

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Stove, refrigerator and water furnished. Laundry Facilities. References and deposit.

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

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

12' ALUMINUM Canoe, Osage AGN with Outriggers, includes 36 lb.

Thrust trolling motor, cover and trailer. All for $800.

641-792-5185.

14 BIG Bales of grass hay, net wrapped $25. 8 Big bales of Alfalfa hay $50.

Newton area. 641-5218615.

2 TONE tan couch $75., 2 tone tan love seat $50., Vintage vanity mirror, 60” wide and 36” tall $80., white vanity with sink & faucet $25., oak vanity/medicine cabinet $25., pressed wood table $25. 641-792-0770.

YAKIMA KAYAK carrier for top of car, excellent condition $550. new, sell for $125. 641-831-4668.

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.

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

792-2834.

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

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

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

6 PAIR of ladies, white, Swan uniform pants, L-XL, good condition. $5. pair.

792-6316.

BEAUTIFUL BROWN microfiber sectional sofa with chaise and oversize swivel chair, 4 months old, like new condition. $1200. or OBO. 641-841-0254.

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Maintenance Technician

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

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

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

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

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

Pre-employment drug screen required.

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

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NuMark Building Corporation, a post-frame construction company, is seeking full-time personnel to join our team.

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This position would serve as a member of our wood/post frame construction crew.

Post frame, steel frame, or general construction experience preferred.

This position is based out of Pella, IA but would travel throughout central Iowa and would include fabrication work.

This position is full time, hourly rate, with overtime. Typical work week is 45 hours. We also offer benefits such as vacation, health insurance and 401(k).

If interested, please visit our website at www.NuMarkbuildings.com to print and fill out an application or visit our office at 1108 Franklin St., Pella • 641-628-2260

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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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641-275-7600.

CEDAR PARK Bench 1 yr old text or call 515-4901164 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.

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Just two round-trip airfare tickets to Orlando or cash equivalant sign-on bonus* to any RN or LPN that joins WesleyLife by March 30, 2016.

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REAL ESTATE

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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.

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

Can be seen in Newton.

Call 715-891-1500 or 970290-9135. $4,000. or best offer!

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Now Hiring CNA day & evening shift RN/LPN part-time

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

1500 1st Ave E Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1443

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

It's a Nice Place to Work!

Apply in person • Ask for Cindy

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

• Care Attendant - PRN

every other weekend 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. On the job training.

1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

Very fast. 116 horsepower. ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds. 6 speed (5 speed plus overdrive) transmission. Water cooled. Shaft drive. 14,400+ one owner miles. Owner's manual, Honda repair manual included. Spare new rear tire and spare new seat cover included. Very good condition and very well maintained. Ready to cruise.

Asking $2695. 641 521 5809.

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

792-4334.

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

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

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

(515) 729-8024.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

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

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

• 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

EMPLOYMENT

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Part-time Clerk Drivers License required, able to multi-task, fast paced environment, mostly day hours.

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

641-792-0860

Duties include grounds keeping, aircraft handling, aircraft refueling, janitorial and basic customer service. Must be flexible for scheduling and have valid driver's license and clean record.

96 CAD, needs some work $950. 641-526-3220.

Apply in person at 2901 Rusty Wallace Drive Newton Municipal Airport

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PRODUCTION

•TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS (No Touch) Earning potential avg. $66,000 year •Home Weekly •Paid Vacation •Full Benefit Package• Paid Holidays

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

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Competitive wages • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) • Off shift wage differential • Employee discounts

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

Positions Available Premium Pay

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.

Application or resume may be submitted to the city office at 318 6th Ave., Sully

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Astrograph

The older generation’s “going steady” had an implied commitment level that the younger generation’s “going out” doesn’t possess. On the last day of this Venus transit of Aquarius, many will take a closer look at their semantics and views on relationships. Bottom line question: Will a deeper commitment bring more of the good stuff?

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 11). It’s simple really -- you meet people you would love to spend more time with, then you make that happen. Ambitions will be fired up over the next six weeks. Your commitment to a job will attract the heavy hitters who can help you excel beyond

your expectations. July and November represent landmark agreements. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 3, 33, 38 and 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Alone you’ll get stuck on a project, but with a partner you’ll accomplish what you both can be proud of. Keep with the same partner you started with. Your loyalty will be rewarded.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Living the easy life gives you no joy today. There’s something in you that needs to contribute in a way your heart deems worthwhile. If you can make someone else’s life better, that’s what will

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2006 CADILLAC DTS 127,000 miles-excellent condition $6,000 OBO 7924269

TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks:

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We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You’re the only one holding you back. Today, the recognition of this may inspire complicated emotions that will fill the entirety of your emotional wheelhouse.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You don’t always wish to be spoiled by great waves of admiration and affection, and yet, once in a while, it’s nice to feel the rush of power that comes with knowing that someone is absolutely crazy about you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Follow the bright lights and noise of the crowd. There’s something in the mix that will speak to you.

Valiant and creative, you defeat

the odds and carry at least one other forward into victory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Your best efforts will be richly rewarded. Unfortunately, some efforts that wouldn’t even make your top-10 list will also be richly rewarded, so you’ll be faced with the challenge of being extremely honest with yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

There is always an element of unconscious material at work in the situation. However, now it’s bursting through your awareness in such a way that you can no longer ignore it, at least inwardly. It may still be inappropriate to talk about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

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For this position we offer: Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401(k) Plan w/ Company Match, Medical, Dental/Vision, Life Insurance Hanson Directory Service, Inc. 1501 N 15th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 For information about our company, please visit: hansondirectory.com Email resume to: salesjobs@hansondirectory.com While you are won over by positive thinking, you are quite skeptical of those who seem to be operating from a state of chronic denial. While you don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble, neither do you want to co-habitate inside of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Not all attention is love.

Those with a victim mentality get that wrong. They also tend to confuse love with what others can do for or give to them. You’ll show real love by believing in a person’s ability to help himself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Your daydreams will be powerful, so this is the perfect time to imagine yourself as the healthy, successful, happy person you

want to be, doing the vibrantly exciting things of which you know you’re capable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

A system you put in place long ago is still up and running and helping you (and others!) get smoothly through life. Let it be an inspiration to you as you go forward in creating a new system this weekend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You want your loved ones to feel your love, so you demonstrate it in the way you think they would most like to receive it. It is worth mentioning that this may be very different from how you’d most like to give it.

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