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Newton CVB executive director resigns Newton Daily News The executive director of the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau has resigned.

Beth Steenhoek, board chair of the CVB, made the announcement Wednesday.

“It is with much regret, the Board of Directors of the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau has accepted the resignation of our executive director, Linda Bacon,”

Steenhoek said. “Linda has been with the CVB for over nine years and has seen the organization to its success today.”

When BaBacon con began her time with the CVB, it was a fledgling nonprofit, Steenhoek said, and to-

day it is a successful organization holding a leadership role throughout the community, has increased the hotel/motel tax revenue for the community and opened a beautiful visitor center any community would be delighted to have.

“I am proud to have served as executive director of the Newton CVB,” Bacon said. “I have made many friends both personally and professionally since coming to Newton

and couldn’t have been successful without all them and the board of directors and community I’ve served. It is from those relationships that an opportunity has presented itself, of which I have been offered and accepted a position with Legacy Travel Group.”

Bacon’s last day with the Newton CVB will be April 22.

Bacon’s resignation follows a $40,000 decrease in funding

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from the City of Newton. The city council cut the CVB’s hotel/motel tax funding to $110,000 in February.

The Newton CVB is currently accepting applications for a new executive director.

Candidates can apply at www. visitnewton.com and downloading the job description and application information from their homepage. Applications will be taken through 5 p.m. April 8.

Storm warning sirens malfunction in Newton

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Storm warning sirens in Newton malfunctioned Tuesday evening and sounded from approximately 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The Jasper County storm warning sirens went off three to four times in periods that lasted several minutes.

No other Jasper County cities were affected.

The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office called in

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Jasper County Board of Supervisors decided to take an additional week to look over six bid proposals presented at the March 8 meeting. The board decided to table the subject to further review the demolition of the former Jasper County Care Facility and alternate demolition projects that were included in the bid packet.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The decision to award the demolition bid for the former Jasper County Care Facility was put on hold for a week by the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

At its previous meeting, the board opened six bids for work on the property. Of the bids submitted, a low bid of $297,500 from Lanphier Excavating of Reasnor was recommended by Shive-Hattery Engineer Christopher Bauer, the consulting firm for the project.

The decision to award the bid was tabled in order for the board to further review the alternate projects that were included in the bid packets. Those include the youth shelter removal, top soil placement, additional site removal and underground tank removal.

“If we can wait a week, I would be more comfortable with that,” su-

pervisor Joe Brock said.

In other business, two new parttime jailers were approved by the board as requested by Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty. Brandon Cook and Whitney Bird were selected for the positions at a starting rate of $17.66 with a starting date of March 17.

Bird is filling the position following an employee taking a fulltime position at the jail, Halferty said.

“Our male part-time has been open for some time, but due to the number of inmates and the maintenance of the inmates, the mental health issues and other things going on, I think it would be beneficial to fill that position now,” Halferty said.

Halferty also suggested additional members be added to the Jasper County Condemnation Board, particularly those with an agricultural background, in anticipation

of hearings dealing with both the Bakken Pipeline and Highway 330 interchange.

The condemnation board serves the county by hearing from property owners who are involved in easement proceedings or property agreements that have come to a halt. The sheriff ’s office becomes involved by holding hearings when the two sides cannot come to an agreement.

“As of right now, we have 14 hearings set for the pipeline and potentially more for the interchange. I think both of those would require at least two agricultural commissioners for each hearing,” Halferty said.

The condemnation board currently has 26 members. Halferty suggested adding six new members who do not have a conflict of interest with the projects.

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

a service vendor to assist with repair.

“We worked with it last night, and we are going to work with it again today to try to figure out what was going on and why they were going off.

We did not set them off,” Jasper County Sheriff Chief Deputy Duane Rozendaal said.

The sheriff ’s office notified the public about the malfunction at about 5 p.m.

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Some kindergartners progressing without TK program, principals say

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Now that Newton Community School District staff have had a full semester with an entire class of kindergartners who didn’t have a transitional year, administrators have had a chance to look for literacy patterns and trends among its youngest students.

At Monday’s regular NCSD Board of Education meeting, Berg Elementary School Jolene Comer, the district’s Director of K-8 Curriculum Jim Gilbert and Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Principal Tom Bartello presented data for the district’s 203 kindergartners.

Due largely to a statelaw clarification made in late 2014 by the Iowa Department of Education, the NCSD and other districts could no longer offer the year of transitional programming that had been available to some Newton students before they began regular kindergarten.

That transitional kindergarten, which had been a part of Newton Schools for at least two decades, KINDERGARTEN | 3A

Prairie City considers allowing ‘urban chickens’ in backyard coops

By Mike Mendenhall Prairie City News Christina and Aaron Dowdell moved from their Marshalltown acreage to the north Dallas suburb of McKinney, Texas about 1.5 years ago, and thanks to city regulations, they took their free-range chickens along for the ride. A 2003 PCM graduate and Prairie City native, Christina (Nolin) Dowdell was happy to hear her hometown is also considering letting residents keep chickens within city limits.

“There are a lot of reasons why we like our chickens. One reason, they are low maintenance for us. We have four kids and our 3 year old can feed them,” Dowdell said. “Chickens aren’t going to harm anyone. If the chickens get out it’s something you could work out with your neighbor.”

The Dowdells built an open coop for their hens from old wooden pallets and topped it with a steel roof. Inside, there are two hen boxes for the chickens to roost at night. McKinney allows up

12 hens in an urban residential setting, and, in accordance with city ordinance, Christina and Aaron’s chickens are free range, roaming around their 15-by-30 foot backyard during daylight hours.

The Prairie City City Council tabled a change to the town’s prohibited animals ordinance last week which would allow homeowners to keep up to six hens within the corporate city limits. The Submitted Photo proposed change was brought The children of former Prairie City resident Christina Dowdell and Newton to the council by Prairie City native Aaron Dowdell work with their backyard chickens in the family’s subCHICKENS | 3A

urban McKinney, Texas home north of Dallas. A proposed city ordinance could allow hens within Prairie City’s corporate limits following a possible community survey to gauge support for the measure.

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Way of the Cross Walk to feature scriptural message Event to begin at St. Stephen’s March 25

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Breaking away from the traditional message, Mission Coalition’s annual Way of the Cross Walk will feature a scriptural message this year.

The walk, which is scheduled for noon on March 25, will begin at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N., and follow the cross through several centrally located churches concluding at the First Lutheran Church.

“What we will be doing this year is the stations of the cross based on the scriptural cross walk. It will be all readings from the Bible as opposed to the reflections on the traditions,” event organizer Linda Curtis-Stolper said.

The event will still have walkers traveling to seven different church including the First Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church and Congregational United Church of Christ along with St. Stephen’s and First Lutheran. Each church will host two stations of the cross along with readings from scripture, prayers and singing.

“There will be some difference in the reading this year. The traditional cross walk, which is what the Catholic churches follow when they put up the stations of the cross, is a wonderful ceremony and is a very meaningful thing to do, but it is based on tradition and several of the stations that have no Biblical basis whatsoever. They are traditions that grew up in the Catholic church along the line,” Curtis-Stolper said.

“Pope John Paul II decided that was OK but perhaps we needed to have a more Biblical basis. He decided to write a scriptural way of the cross, which is all based on Biblical events leading up to the

In Brief Pleasant View UMC to host chicken noodle dinner Pleasant View United Methodist Church will host a chicken and noodle dinner from 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday at the church, 8454 S. 28th Ave. E. in Newton.

Homemade pies will also be served.

The fundraiser meal will be a freewill offering.

Carry out meals will also be available.

For more information, contact the church at 641526-3544.

Sacred Heart hosts several Lenten activities Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton is hosting several Lenten devotions and activities. All activities are at the church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton, unless stated otherwise.

• Stations of the Cross: 8:30 a.m., Fridays through March 25 • Rosary: 5 p.m., Saturdays and 8 a.m., Sundays • Knights of Columbus Fish Fry: 5 p.m., Friday • Vespers: 6 p.m., Sunday • The Way of the Cross Walk hosted by Mission Coalition and downtown churches: Noon, March 25

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File Photo Mission Coalition’s annual Way of the Cross Walk is planned for noon on March 25 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The walk will feature a scriptural message this year, a departure from the traditional message used previously.

crucifixion.”

Curtis-Stopler said she hopes the walk will alternate the programs each year with one year following the traditional liturgy and the following year using the scriptural message.

In previous years, the program used was adapted from Clarence Enzler’s “Everyman’s Way of the Cross” and portrayed the idea behind the journey of followers original pilgrimages to Jerusalem.

The event is open to the pub-

lic and anyone is invited to participate. The group recognizes people may have to work and are only avaialble to attend at various times.

“We understand that there are going to be some people that get there late and some people that are going to have to leave early, and that is absolutely OK,” Curtis-Stolper said.

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

New faith-based films tone down religion, amp up star power LOS ANGELES (AP) — For some filmgoers, hearing a movie described as “faith-based” makes it a must-see. But just as many others find the term a turn-off.

To reach audiences beyond the Christian church-goers that generally propel the genre, some producers of faith-based films are ramping up the star power and tamping down the evangelical messages.

The latest example is “Miracles From Heaven,” starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah, which tells the true story of a 9-year-old Texas girl who inexplicably recovers from an incurable condition after surviving a 30-foot fall.

Among the film’s producers are pastors T.D. Jakes and DeVon Franklin — the team behind 2014’s $100 million hit “Heaven is for Real” — who say they aim to make movies for all audiences, not just religious ones.

“I think sometimes when people hear ‘faith-based,’ to them that is code for preachy, that is code for more medicine, and it’s also sometimes code for lower quality, lower budgeted,” Franklin said in a recent interview.

“It’s the way people think when you use labels that is the barrier,” Jakes said. “It’s not necessarily the film, but the image that comes up in people’s minds ... It suggests a discrimination that was not intended. We didn’t do this film just for people of faith. We did this film for everybody.”

Other entertainment aimed at Christian audiences, including new films “The Young Messiah” and “God’s Not Dead 2,” and the live TV special “The Passion” (airing Sunday), take a more religious approach.

“Miracles From Heaven” is based on Christy Beam’s 2015 memoir, which describes her family’s struggles and her own crisis of faith when daughter Anna is diagnosed with an incurable digestive disorder, then has a potentially deadly fall. But following the mishap,

Anna has no serious injuries and ultimately shows no signs of the disorder. She later tells her mom she went to heaven and talked to Jesus during the ordeal.

The film is being released Wednesday by Sony’s Affirm Films, the studio’s specialty faith division established in 2007.

Affirm also released “Heaven is for Real,” starring Greg Kinnear, which is similarly based on a parent’s account of a child’s divine experience. The film had a reported $12 million budget and made more than $100 million at the box office.

Paramount’s “Captive,” released last fall, was a modest faith-based success. Also a true story, it stars David Oyelowo as Brian Nichols, an escaped murderer who takes a single mother (Kate Mara) hostage, then lets her go after she reads a Christian book to him. Despite mixed reviews, it more than doubled its small budget at the box office.

Marketing a film as faith-based means nothing if the content doesn’t speak to religious audiences, said Maria Elena de Las Carreras, a professor of international cinema at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

“It’s a label, but it’s not magical. It doesn’t guarantee box-office turnout,” she said, citing Paramount’s 2014 big-budget Biblical flop, “Noah.”

“Audiences flock to well-made films that deal with stories of optimism and renewal, even if there is suffering and there is loss,” she said. “That was true in classic Hollywood cinema and it’s true today.”

Hollywood has a long history of Biblical blockbusters, from Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Ten Commandments” to Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” to the currently playing “Risen,” also released

by Affirm and starring Joseph Feinnes. But such big names haven’t traditionally been drawn to the quieter God-related fare.

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Kellogg United Methodist Church will host a free sharing supper at 6 p.m. Saturday at the church, 417 Second St. in Kellogg. The free meal will be served in the fellowship hall.

Menu items include spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, chocolate delight and beverages.

For more information, contact the Rev. Tim Morgan and morgans@pcpartner.net.

The Way to host Alpha series beginning Monday Newton Church of The Way will host a 10-week Alpha series from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Monday at The Way Cafe, 2300 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton.

Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and Christian faith in an open and informal environment.

To register, visit newtonway.org or call 641-7927300.

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became viewed as a sort of retention or remedial program by the DoED. “One of the biggest changes is that all of our kindergartners are now being taught to Iowa Core (reading) standards for their grade level,” Comer said. “The transitional program was designed to help kids get ready for kindergarten. We’ve learned to be even more flexible to meet needs, especially for kids who come in at a lower readiness level. We are doing similar small-group instruction to what we’ve always done — just with more flexibility about pullout groups and other ways to bring all students to the same level of skills.”

Bartello said Thomas Jefferson teachers have been able to move students into need-based groups for about one hour per day, and have used co-teaching among the school’s kindergarten teachers where possible.

The 2016-17 kindergartners will be the first incoming Newton class in at least 20 years to have no students who have gone through a year of transitional kindergarten first.

Using Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST), a suite of assessment progress monitoring tools designed to help educators screen, monitor and analyze reading skills of students, Berg and Thomas Jefferson staff have been able to gauge the progress of the 2015-16 kindergartners who didn’t have TK against the 2014-15 students who did have that transitional year in Newton schools.

Fifty percent of Berg’s 2014-15

“We’re working with the Newton Fire Department and the agencies that may have been installing some new sirens,” Rozendaal said. “They are checking into if there was something that may have interfered or may have not worked quite right.”

Two new warning sirens have recently been installed on both the east and west sides of Newton.

Rozendaal said that with new installs, oftentimes a few bugs have to be worked out.

The sheriff ’s office plans to alert the public when the sirens have been repaired and are back in normal working order.

Chickens Continued from Page 1A resident Beth James who hopes to keep the birds for fresh eggs and a pet alternative for her young child.

According to Christian Dowdell, chickens not only help mitigate bugs in the summer and fertilize their yard, but free-range eggs have also been found to contain nearly six times the vitamin B as store-bought eggs produced in mass confinement. It’s these health benefits that James told Prairie City leaders she hopes to gain if the ordinance ultimately passes.

If passed, the Prairie City ordinance changes would restrict roosters but allow hens. The birds would be required to be kept in a pen at all times and secured in a coop during non-daylight hours. Coop and pen construction would be regulated by the city, built with “sturdy mate-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton Community School District administrators presented data comparisons regarding transitional kindergarten at Monday’s NCSD Board of Education meeting. From the left are Berg Elementary School Principal Jolene Comer, the district’s Director of K-8 Curriculum Jim Gilbert and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Principal Tom Bartello.

kindergartners who had been to TK met oral proficiency benchmarks in reading in a fall assessment, while 81 percent met standards in the winter and 67 percent made the benchmark in the spring.

The 2015-16 Berg kindergartners who did not have TK have had similar numbers, with 46 percent meeting proficiency in the fall and 82 percent in the winter. The spring assessment data should be available by the end of May, Comer said.

Thomas Jefferson’s data was similar. The 2014-15 students who had a year of TK behind them went from 53 to 74 to 67 percent on their three oral assessments, while the 2015-16 kindergartners with no TK were at 54 percent in the fall and 74 percent in the winter.

Both teachers praised all of the hard work by their teachers in working with students, especially

rials and kept well maintained.” The pens would be made of wire fencing “customarily designed for and used to enclose chickens.”

During discussion at the March 7 regular city council meeting, councilman Lyle Burkett suggested drafting a community survey before the ordinance is approved to gauge interest or opposition to keeping chickens.

At least one resident is opposed to allowing the animals in Prairie City backyards. Melvin McReynolds said in February he’s afraid allowing chickens could be a slippery slope.

“Why are we bringing the farm to town again?”

McReynolds said. “If we’re going to now allow chickens in town I don’t want the dumb things living next to me, I can guarantee you that. Are we going to allow pigs, goats and cows next?

They’re no different than a chicken.”

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those who have had minimal exposure or training in language prior to kindergarten. Gilbert said that’s why it’s important to assess carefully and with the aid of specialists, differentiating students with tangible learning disabilities from those who are simply behind.

“We’re going to have these kids, all the time, who come in as underdogs, and we have to help them early,” Gilbert said.

Bartello said co-teaching at Thomas Jefferson, such as the collaboration between teachers Jen Norvell and Marla Cory, is making an impact in getting groups up to speed.

“We’re still fine-tuning a lot of this,” Bartello said. “The good thing we’re finding is that there are so many kids who want to learn to read.”

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

said McReynolds is the first resident, thus far, who has voiced opposition to urban chickens.

City administrator Manny Toribio drafted the ordinance base on a similar measure considered by the City of Carlisle last year. At the February council meeting Toribio said the most restrictive urban chicken ordinance in central Iowa is in Des Moines, which only allows two hens per household.

Cities the size of Prairie City allow an average of six birds per yard.

One of those communities is the City of Vinton. Chris Ward is the city administrator of the town of 5,200 residents.

He drafted Vinton’s urban chicken ordinance, which has been in effect for more than a year and is based on rules approved by the North Liberty City Council.

Vinton’s ordinance restricts roosters like the Prairie City proposal and requires all chickens to be registered and

tagged. Ward said there were only two residents who voiced concern during the debate, and there has only been one incident documented by police of a chicken escaping a fenced yard.

That individual was issued a warning.

“At first we even kind of chuckled, but then we noticed other cities around here where doing it and realized this is a serious thing,” Ward said. “People still want to have the ability to raise their own food and possibly have non-modified or genetic eggs. This gives people that opportunity.”

Coops and pens in Prairie City would also be limited to backyards with a minimum 10 feet distance to all property lines. Owners would not be allowed to breed, produce eggs or fertilizer for commercial use and would not be allowed to slaughter chickens. All coops would have to be cleaned at least once per month.

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• Sleep Health, presented by the Mercy Sleep Center, will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Park Centre Garden Room, 500 First St. N. in Newton.

Attendees will learn how sleep affects our health and receive tips on how to improve sleep. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 641-791-5000.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Skiff Medical Center, member of Mercy Health Network, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. Merle Smith will be speaking on survivorship.

• Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday at St, Luke United Methodist Church, 501 E. 19th St. N. in Newton. Julie Fisher will give the program on preparing your quilts for the long arm machine. Margaret L. Jensen and Kim Frymoyer are in charge of treats. Also, a sew day is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church.

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Stop relying on courts

By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The swing vote on the Supreme Court of the U.S., and the president who nominates that person, should not wield as much power as they currently hold.

We’ve gotten to the point where we merely refer to landmark court decisions by their oversimplified topic names. The June 2015 decision is simply called “the same-sex marriage decision” by many ask someone on the street what they think about Obergefell v. Hodges, and they probably won’t have an opinion.

Roe v. Wade, on the other hand, is known by nearly everyone.

We’re sending a great number of important national issues through the court system, and then getting upset if a handful of people — or fewer — don’t happen to feel and/or vote the same way as us. Soon, it seems, nearly all proposed legislation or rule changes will have to be evaluated about the likelihood of becoming law on new criteria: not only

whether it will pass Congress or a state legislature scrutiny and gain an executive signature, but also whether it will pass the broad and sweeping and vague test for what is constitutional.

This is not only unfair to a handful of judges. It’s also unfair to us as a nation. Why do we elect 535 members of Congress, plus the executive branch and its Constitution-stipulated secretaries, if we’re going to let all their hard work come down to a 5-4 vote? It seems we could save a lot of money in government salaries if we just let the Supreme Court and other career law professors and attorneys make legislation.

The overused phrase “legislating from the bench” wouldn’t be such an everyday construct if we didn’t hinge on the courts to solve so many disputes.

Yes, there are huge civil liberties at stake, and with the divisions we have now, the flip of the coin we seem to have on

SCOTUS decisions might be the only way heavy topics like samesex marriage or contested federal elections are solved. However, an underlying issue is the desire to take people to court to win out, often relying on one judge or a handful of judges or justices to handle squabbles that specifically crafted legislation was meant to resolve.

I’m not against challenging a law or court decision as a concept; we’ve simply become too dependent on this mechanism for determining law.

I’ve benefited from the outcomes of both local and national cases. There are proposals I have read about this year that I’d hope a judge or court would rule unconstitutional, and we all can think of a court case we’d like to see go the other way on appeal.

However, we cannot make court challenges our “Plan A.” Fending for oneself and “too bad” become part of our lexicon about

considering lawsuits simply because things something didn’t go our way, or because the anticipated profit margin won’t be reached.

I was as happy as millions of others in June of last year when the highest court in the land handed down its landmark decision that gave same-sex marriage a national precedent. However, had the justices voted 5-4 the other way, I would hope I wouldn’t be clamoring about the methods, traditions, or recent pattern of decisions or justice appointments. One decision doesn’t indicate the whole system needs to be reworked.

Congress takes plenty of heat, and a case could be made that it has too much power. If 535 people have too much power, we certainly should minimize our choices to hand heavy decisions to only nine justices.

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

State View

Bill clarifies intent of third grade literacy law

Letters to the Editor

Become informed on Berg bond issue Karen M. Hoffmeier Newton On Sept. 13 voters in the Newton school district will have the opportunity to approve a bond issue to rebuild the Berg complex.

The Berg building is the newest building in our district in the last 50 years. The complex has served the students well during that time; however, after numerous building remodels and general aging it is time to look at how best to serve the academic needs of the students.

My family has had a longtime connection with Berg and I have witnessed the changes that have taken place. In the late 70s open classrooms were created around the LMC. Years later those rooms were enclosed because of noise and circulation. Enclosing the interior courtyards in

Proud of Newton’s efforts Janice Rice Newton Kudos to the Newton Community School District for utilizing the former Hy-Vee building for a new administration build-

the early 80s caused many classrooms to be windowless and thus continued the saga of heating problems. Both the elementary and middle school areas have not kept pace with the changing needs of the students or academic standards. There is inadequate classroom space, poor lighting, windows that have to be closed from the outside, classrooms too hot or too cold, and little space allowed for the technology needs of the students. The doorways and some hallways do not meet ADA standards. After touring the mechanical area of the school I am more convinced that just trying to upgrade the building is not in the best interests of the Newton students or the community.

I’m excited to serve on the Berg bond committee and ask each of you to become informed about what is best for the next generation. I realize that driving by the building one might say

that the building looks adequate and has been well maintained.

The building does look good, but what’s inside should be explored.

Representatives will be giving tours and programs during the next five months. To schedule a program, please call the administration building at 641-7925809.

Everyone in the community is thrilled when a new business opens on the square or when a company decides to locate in Newton. A new learning complex could play an important part in bringing more people who want to relocate here. Spending $17.6 million for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/new electrical/ plumbing/water sprinklers system and spending $600,000 for portable buildings during a remodel does not seem like the best way to spend tax dollars. Each of us has a responsibility to become informed voters and to leave a legacy to the next generation.

ing. The project has created local work and commerce by buying wiring, plumbing and more locally. The NCSD should also be recognized for using Emerson Hough for the purpose it was built for. The elementary school use will preserve its historical purpose.

I also recently enjoyed reading about “Bob the Builder” who buys locally and the city’s efforts to create new housing. I am also pleased to see Newton Parks is considering utilizing the former caretaker’s house at Maytag Park for administration.

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In 2012, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill focusing on early childh o o d literac y.

T h e y recogniz ed the fundamental need for children to be pro- By Amy Sinclair f i c i e n t Iowa Senator readers by third grade, so students could continue to learn and prepare themselves for the job market later in life. The bill established methods for ensuring students were ready to read at proficiency by the end of third grade. However, a breakdown in communications between the Department of Education and our local school districts led to confusion in how to properly implement the law.

HF 2413 passed out of the Senate Education committee on Thursday to clarify the intent of the 2012 law and provide school districts with better direction on the expectations of literacy for third graders.

The bill clarifies that students in K-3 who are not reading proficiently must be provided intensive reading instruction and reassessed for proficiency prior to the student being retained.

As a result, schools work to keep kids with their social group and provide them with the best learning environment

possible. It also replaces references to a student’s “substantial deficiency in reading” with “persistently at risk in reading” which is defined to mean a student has not met grade-level benchmarks on two consecutive screening assessments. It also strikes the requirement for annual parental notification of a student who is not reading proficiently and replaces it with “regular updates regarding the student’s progress toward reaching or exceeding the targeted level of reading proficiency.” An ongoing conversation between teachers and parents about the literacy of their children will allow parents to understand what steps need to be taken to ensure their child will be successful in their primary and secondary education.

Budget Begins to Move: The coupling bill, SF 2303 (formerly SSB 3171), passed unanimously out of the Senate Ways and Means committee on Thursday, and it was eligible for debate on Tuesday.

Should this bill pass the full Legislature,we will be in a position where education funding can be settled and the rest of the budgeting process can begin moving.

Your voice is important because everything we do as a General Assembly affects you personally. You can email me at amy.sinclair@legis.iowa.gov.

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Obituaries Robert Durbala March 19, 2016 A funeral Mass for Robert

Jacquelin Mae Osborn March 6, 2016 Jacquelin Mae Osborn, the daughter of Dwight Edward Burns and Lena Leona (Funk) Burns, was born Oct. 25, 1933, at her maternal grandparents home in Mingo. She was unit-

James R. Guffey March 13, 2016 James was born July 5, 1931, to Acie and Lois Inskeep Guffey in Plano. James attended school in Center ville, g r a d uating with the class of 1950. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the USS

Darlene Bozarth March 13, 2016 Darlene Bozarth, 87, of Newton, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Nelson Manor. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m.

F r i d a y, March 18 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

The family will greet friends after the service with a coffee time at the

Clarence C. Freese March 13, 2016 Clarence C. Freese, 81, formerly of Gilman and Sully, passed from this life on Sunday e vening, March 13, 2016 at Park Centre in Newton.

Clarence was born in Haverhill, Iowa to Edward and Alvina (Klaas) Freese on March 4, 1935. He Attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Marshalltown, where

Durbala, 87, of Newton, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton. A time of

visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

ed in marriage to John Ralph Osborn in September 1951.

Jacquelin was a devoted wife and mother and a wonderful cook.

Her careers included being a homemaker, a bookkeeper at Lloyd’s Bookkeeping, a cook at Embassy Nursing Home in Newton and a Campfire Girls leader. In later years, Jacquelin was a caregiver to both her mother-in-law Violet Osborn and her mother Leona (Funk) Burns.

She was a member of the

Mingo United Methodist Church and Satellite Circle.

Jacquelin died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the home of her granddaughter Arvetta (Shane) Browning at 4666 Stonebridge Road in West Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by both her parents; step-mother Helen Burns; and her daughterin-law Rhonda Osborn.

Those left to honor Jacquelin’s memory include her three children, Joanne ( Jim) Dannels of

Newton, John of Mingo, Julia (Vernon) Stodden of West Des Moines; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; her siblings Donald (Barbra) Burns of Wisconsin and Barbra (Chuck) Colbert of Eldridge; and several other relatives and close friends.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Mingo United Methodist Church, 202 W. Main St. in Mingo.

Jupiter during the Korean War conflict.

He then returned stateside and moved to Newton, where he worked as an electrician supervisor at the Maytag Company. He worked 43.2 years at Maytag retiring from the company in December of 1993.

James is survived by his wife Karen; and three children, his son William and wife Catherine of Zurich, Switzerland, daughter Jennifer and husband Dan Ensz of Omaha, Neb., and daughter BG and

husband Erik of Bethany, Mo.; his grandchildren Claire Guffey of Zurich, Jake and Parker of Omaha and Carci and Crae of Bethany; sisters, Mary and husband Freeman Purvis of Centerville, and June O’Connell of Chicago; brother Acie and wife Lois of Albuquerque, N.M.; several nieces, nephews and other family members.

James was preceded in death by his parents; father in 1971; mother in 1976; and a brother Jerry in 1997.

James enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening, traveling and mushroom hunting.

There will be a celebration of life and storytelling starting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Capitol Hill Christian Church followed by a luncheon.

Caldwell Parrish Funeral home of Des Moines is in charge of arrangements with a graveside service at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the James Guffey Scholarship fund.

funeral home.

Darlene Faye (Anderson) Bozarth was born April 10, 1928, in Ivy, along with her twin sister, Dorothy Mae, to William “Jake” and Nota Dorothy (Hick) Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Jasper County and graduated in 1946, from Newton High School. On Sept.

6, 1947, Darlene was united in marriage with Orval Eugene Bozarth.

Darlene worked at the Automatic Washing Machine Co. until it closed and then went to work for the Newton City Engineers, until

she retired. She enjoyed bowling, embroidery, word searches and playing Bingo. Darlene also liked to go out to eat with friends. She enjoyed her bus trips to Branson, twice a week trips to the beauty shop to visit with friends and making her candy and caramel corn for family and friends.

Darlene was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Newton.

Darlene is survived by her twin sister, Dorothy Nelson of Mesa, Ariz.; friend, Doris Altemeier of Newton; nieces and nephews, Reggie Gray, Linda (Steve) Osborn,

Trudy Shuey, Merry (Ron) Streeter, Karla Deppe, Bill (Marlena) Ray, Donna ( Jimmy) McFarland, Richard Anderson, Ragan Nelson, Barbara (Doug Brown) Mackerman, Gloria Goeke and Michael Minenga; and her many great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene in 1971; her constant companion of 43 years, Henry Oakes; brothers, R. Henry and Glenn Anderson; sisters, Florence Minenga and Mildred Ray; and her nephew, Steve Minenga.

he graduated with the Class of 1952. Clarence served his country with the U.S. Army, spending time in Germany Being an Half Track Driver for the 2nd Armored Cavalry. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

On June 30, 1956, Clarence was untied in marriage to Janet Marilyn Burns. They resided in Marshalltown for several years before moving to the Gilman area where he started his career as a farmer alongside his father-in-law, Layton Burns. Clarence retired from farming in 1998 and began a new career as a welder for Co-Line Welding in Sully. Upon

retiring from Co-Line, Clarence enjoyed camping and fishing with his wife, along with following the activities of his family, which usually was a drag racing event.

Clarence is survived by his daughter, Tana (Dale) Brand of Sully; grandsons Eric (Faye) Brand of Lynnville and Cory (Heidi) Brand of Searsboro; great-grandchildren Carter, Abigail, Braxton, Breckyn, Brooks and Briar; brother, Elmer (Priscilla) Freese of Marshalltown and sister-in-law, Janice “Jo” Freese Schroeder of Grinnell, his niece Cindy and nephews, Jerry, Doug, Randy and Marty.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Janet on May 14, 2013; his son, Clarence Robert in infancy and brother, Jerome Freese in 2009.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 17 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. A joint memorial service for Clarence and Janet will be held on Saturday March 19 at the funeral home with burial following at Prairie View Cemetery in Gilman, with a luncheon following at the Gilman American Legion.

March 13, 2016 Harold Dean Dawson, 71, of Newton, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Skiff Medical C e n t e r.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, March 18 at the funeral home. Memorials to the Elks Lodge may be left at the funeral home.

We mourn the passing of a wonderful husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a good friend to many people. A man who enjoyed fishing in Canada with his good buddies, family get-togethers and having a drink and a chat with his friends at the Elks and Moose Lodges.

Harold “Dean” Dawson was born Nov. 7, 1944, to Harold and Louise (Alford) Dawson. He graduated from

Michelle (Kirchhoff) Capman March 13, 2016 Michelle (Kirchhoff ) Capman, 40, of Altoona, formerly of Newton, died unexpectedly of natural causes S u n d a y, March 13, 2016.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Following the service, Michelle will be cremated and a burial will take place at 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 at Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Michelle’s name to be used for her children’s scholarship funds may be left at the funeral home.

Michelle, the daughter of Gary and Linda (Preitauer) Kirchhoff, was born Friday, June 13, 1975, in Dubuque.

In 1984, she moved to Newton, where she graduated from high school in 1994. Michelle then received her associates degree in travel and hospitality from AIB. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton.

On Sept. 30, 2000, Michelle was united in marriage with Terry

Monroe High School and attended Dana College in Blair, Neb. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and the Izaak Walton League. He retired from Adhesive Compounders in 2010. On March 9, he celebrated his 53rd wedding anniversary with Laura (Dykstra) Dawson, whom he married in 1963.

Dean is survived by his wife, Laura of Newton; a son, Brian Dawson of Monroe; a daughter, Sherrie ( Jeff ) Talbot of Newton; a son, Scott Dawson of Newton; his brother, John (Linda) Dawson of Aurora, Mo.; grandchildren, Brianna (Shaun) Greene, Mariah Dawson, Luke Dawson, Michael Talbot, Stephanie (Riley) Talbot, Chloe ( Jared) King, Toby Quick and Skylar Dawson; five great-grandchildren, Trevor McDowell, Carter McDowell, Leo King, Roman King and Phoebe McDowell; and his mother-in-law, Eloise Dykstra of Newton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deborah Sue in 1970; and a father-in-law, Laurel Dykstra.

Capman. They made their home in Altoona.

Michelle worked as a sales coordinator for the Maytag Company until 2006, when she began her favorite job ever as a stay at home mom, raising her three children.

Michelle was a dedicated mom and made many days whether it was a holiday or a special day such as Dr. Suess Day fun for the family by decorating the house and making “themed” foods.

She loved to go to her kids’ and nephew’s activities and spend time with her family. Michelle enjoyed using Pinterest to decorate her home and get crafting ideas. Most all of these activities were made better, of course, if she was wearing her trademark flip-flops.

Those left to celebrate Michelle’s life are her husband, Terry Capman of Altoona; three children, Mikayla, Kennedy and Corbin Capman; her four-legged baby, Harley; sister, Melissa ( Jim) Sommars of Newton; parents, Gary and Linda Kirchhoff of Newton; nephews, Kyle (Samantha) Sommars, Chad (Ashley) Sommars and Kacey Sommars; great-niece and nephew, Jade and Jasper; her parents-in-law, Dave and Cheryl Capman of South Carolina; and brother-in-law, Kirk (Fara) Capman of Johnston. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Cecelia “Kriss” Kirchhoff; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis Preitauer.

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City considers banning BB, pellet guns SIOUX CITY — Sioux City is considering an ordinance amendment that would prohibit the use of BB and pellet guns.

The city council voted 3-2 on Monday to approve a first reading of the amendment. The law would allow police to take action against people who are believed to be carrying a simulated firearm.

Police chief Doug Young said he wants air rifles and some projectile devices outlawed so that police don’t mistake them for deadly weapons and shoot at suspects.

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WATERLOO — Officials say an extraction system will be installed to remove chemical contamination from under an old Waterloo Industries plant on the north side of Waterloo.

Waterloo Industries’ parent company, Fortune Brands, of Deerfield, Illinois, is cooperating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and paying for the cleanup.

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The city of Windsor Heights wants to switch vendors from Gatso USA to American Traffic Solutions, the largest provider of traffic cameras in the country.

Police Capt. Derek Meyer says the change would give the city more consistent service and equipment.

Pregnant mom killed, son hurt in ATV crash LOGAN — Iowa authorities say a pregnant woman and her unborn twins died and her 3-year-old son was injured in the crash of an all-terrain vehicle. The accident occurred around 1:25 p.m. Monday northwest of Logan in western Iowa’s Harrison County. The Iowa State Patrol says 27-year-old Jordan Muxfeldt was driving with her son when she made an abrupt right turn. The four-wheel ATV rolled, throwing off Muxfeldt and her son, Wade.

He was listed in good condition Tuesday.

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CLINTON — Authorities say some residents received minor injuries when high winds toppled trailers at a mobile home park in eastern Iowa.

Clinton County Emergency Management said Tuesday night that five homes rolled over at the Royal Pines Village Mobile Home Park in Clinton. Some residents were taken to Clinton airport for temporary shelter.

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Lawsuit accuses Iowa boarding school of culture of abuse The Associated Press IOWA CITY— Six former students have filed a lawsuit alleging that an Iowa boarding school kept them in isolation boxes for days, allowed sexual harassment and abuse, provided inadequate medical care and kept filthy conditions.

Several of the students’ parents also joined the lawsuit filed Monday against the nowclosed Midwest Academy, in Keokuk, and its owner, Benjamin Trane. The parents allege the high-priced private school for troubled teens made false representations to persuade them to enroll their children and then failed to “provide appropriate and quality education, medical and therapeutic services.”

“My role here is to try to use

the law to bring some fairness and justice to this horrible situation,” said one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, David Ferleger, of Pennsylvania. He announced the lawsuit on Tuesday in Keokuk, a Mississippi River community of about 11,000 residents that borders Illinois and Missouri.

Trane and the school are the subjects of a state and FBI investigation of wide-ranging alleged abuse, including that Trane sexually abused a female student and that the school kept students in prolonged detention in small, concrete isolation rooms. The school, which had operated without state oversight since 2003, abruptly closed after a law enforcement raid in late January, sending its nearly 100 students home and laying off 60 work-

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“Midwest Academy maintains a culture of punishment, confinement, coercion, physical confrontation and violence.

It seeks to break the will of the vulnerable children entrusted to its care through a harsh and inflexible indoctrination system,” according to the lawsuit, which was first reported by the Des Moines Register.

George B. Jones, an attorney for Trane and Midwest Academy, said Tuesday that he needed to review the allegations before deciding whether to comment.

A male student alleges that he was sexually abused by other students in April 2015, an incident he reported to the Department of Human Services. The lawsuit contends that he was victimized again

“My role here is to try to use the law to bring some fairness and justice to this horrible situation.”

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the next month after the academy “failed to separate the children involved from one another.”

The lawsuit accuses Trane of seeking to interfere with the abuse investigation by taking the boy out to lunch, offering to buy him books and telling him, “I can make sure you get things.” The department ruled in August that the abuse allegations were founded for “failure to provide proper supervision” and that Trane would

be considered the perpetrator, according to the lawsuit. A department spokeswoman said child abuse findings are confidential, as are any appeals.

Trane also taught a class on body image for girls, who were required to fully or partly undress in the academy’s uniform room, look into mirrors and then come out and tell Trane about their body types, the lawsuit alleges. One female student says she was humiliated by that requirement.

SD appoints public Lawmakers OK tax measure that will cut revenue The Associated Press nounced a compromise bill as part year. Republican lawmakers say liaison, watchdog for of efforts to agree on a budget for the process, known as coupling, DES MOINES — The Iowa the fiscal year that begins in July. will bring tax relief to Iowa farmpipeline project Legislature on Tuesday approved The nonpartisan Legislative ers and small business owners who PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Utility regulators in the state have appointed two people who will work with landowners during the construction of the South Dakota portion of a pipeline that will carry a half-million barrels of crude oil daily.

The Public Utilities Commission has selected a public liaison and a third-party compliance officer for the construction of the roughly 270-mile leg of the Dakota Access Pipeline in South Dakota.

The $3.78 billion pipeline will carry oil from western North Dakota through South Dakota and Iowa to an existing pipeline in Illinois.

Public liaison Eric Munz will gather information in disputes between landowners and the pipeline’s operator in an effort to resolve the issues.

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The legislation would also expand a sales tax exemption for consumable supplies used for manufacturing. The House has attempted to codify that into state law in previous sessions, and the issue resurfaced last year when the Iowa Department of Revenue proposed changes to administrative rules that would have the same effect. Democrats criticized that the move bypassed the Legislature.

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AP Photo In this May 1, 2008, file photo, Judge Merrick B. Garland is seen at the federal courthouse in Washington. President Obama is expected to nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama nominated federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging Republicans to reject a long-time jurist and former prosecutor known as a consensus builder on what is often dubbed the nation’s second-highest court.

Garland, 63, is the chief judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, a court whose influence over federal policy and national security matters has made it a proving ground for potential Supreme Court jus-

tices.

He would replace conservative, Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last month, leaving behind a bitter election-year fight over the future of the court.

The White House and members of Congress confirmed Obama’s choice ahead of the president’s 11 a.m. announcement in the White House Rose Garden.

White House officials said Obama believes Garland has a record of bipartisan support and was best poised to serve on the court immediately.

Garland was confirmed to the D.C. Circuit in 1997 with backing from a majority in both parties, including seven current

Republicans senators.

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the No. 3 Democratic leader called Garland’s section, “a bipartisan choice,” adding: “If the Republicans can’t support him, who can they support?”

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who spoke to Obama Wednesday morning, said in brief remarks on the Senate floor that Republicans must act on the president’s choice.

“He’s doing his job this morning, they should do theirs,” said the Nevada Democrat.

If confirmed, Garland would be expected to align with the more liberal members, but he is not viewed as down-the-line liberal. Particularly on criminal defense and national security cases, he’s earned a reputation as centrist, and one of the few Democratic-appointed judges Republicans might have a fasttracked to confirmation — under other circumstances.

But in the current climate, Garland remains a tough sell.

Republicans control the Senate, which must confirm any nominee, and GOP leaders want to leave the choice to the next president, denying Obama a chance to alter the ideological balance of the court before he leaves office next January. Republicans contend that a confirmation fight in an election year would be too politicized.

Ahead of Obama’s announcement, the Republican Party set up a task force that will orchestrate attack ads, petitions and media outreach. The aim is to bolster Senate Republicans’ strategy of denying consideration of Obama’s nominee. The party’s chairman, Reince Priebus, described it as the GOP’s most comprehensive judicial response effort ever.

On the other side, Obama allies have been drafted to run a Democratic effort that will involve liberal groups that hope an Obama nominee could pull the high court’s ideological balance

to the left. The effort would target states where activists believe Republicans will feel political heat for opposing hearings once Obama announced his nominee.

For Obama, Garland represents a significant departure from his past two Supreme Court choices. In nominating Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, the president eagerly seized the chance to broaden the court’s diversity and rebalance the overwhelming male institution. Sotomayor was the first Hispanic confirmed to the court, Kagan only the fourth woman.

Garland — a white, male jurist with an Ivy League pedigree and career spent largely in the upper echelon of the Washington’s legal elite — breaks no barriers. At 63 years old, he would be the oldest Supreme Court nominee since Lewis Powell, who was 64 when he was confirmed in late 1971.

Presidents tend to appoint young judges with the hope they will shape the court’s direction for as long as possible.

Those factors had, until now, made Garland something of a perpetual bridesmaid, repeatedly on Obama’s Supreme Court lists, but never chosen.

But Garland found his moment at time when Democrats are seeking to apply maximum pressure on Republicans. A key part of their strategy is casting Republicans as knee-jerk obstructionists ready to shoot down a nominee that many in their own ranks once considered a consensus candidate. In 2010, Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch called Garland “terrific” and said he could be confirmed “virtually unanimously.”

The White House planned to highlight Hatch’s past support, as well as other glowing comments about Garland from conservative groups.

A native of Chicago and graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Gar-

land clerked for two appointees of Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower — the liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan Jr. and Judge Henry J. Friendly, for whom Chief Justice John Roberts also clerked.

In 1988, he gave up a plush partner’s office in a powerhouse law firms to cut his teeth in criminal cases. As an assistant U.S. attorney, he joined the team prosecuting a Reagan White House aide charged with illegal lobbying and did early work on the drug case against then-D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. He held a top-ranking post in the Justice Department when he was dispatched to Oklahoma City the day after bombing at the federal courthouse to supervise the investigation. The case made his career and his reputation. He oversaw the convictions of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, and went on to supervise the investigation into Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.

President Bill Clinton first nominated him to the D.C. Circuit in 1995.

His prolonged confirmation process may prove to have prepared him for the one ahead.

Garland waited 2½ years to win confirmation to the appeals court. Then, as now, one of the man blocking path was Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley, argued he had no quarrel with Garland’s credentials, but a beef with the notion of a Democratic president trying to fill a court he argued had too many seats.

Grassley ultimately relented, although he was not one of the 32 Republicans who voted in favor of Garland’s confirmation.

Nor was Sen. Mitch McConnell, the other major hurdle for Garland now. The Republicans who voted in favor of confirmation are Sen. Dan Coats, Sen. Thad Cochran, Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. Orrin Hatch, Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Pat Roberts.

Kindergarten Roundup Dates Are Set Kindergarten Roundup provides an opportunity for teachers and staff members to become acquainted with the children before they start school in August. It is also a chance for the children to experience for the first time a few of the routines associated with school.

Kindergarten Round-up registration forms will be available at our district’s website: http://www.newton.k12.ia.us/; or at your Kindergarten attendance center:

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Additional information about Kindergarten Roundup will be provided at parent meetings scheduled at Berg Elementary and Thomas Jefferson schools. Parents may contact their kindergarten attendance centers for more information about the parent meetings.

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Please return all forms to your kindergarten attendance center so we can provide you with more information on parent night.

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Cardinal sprint medley runs 9th at Iowa State Classic

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News AMES — Sophomores Josh Miravalles, Matthew Karsten and Jack Callaghan combined with freshman Brennan Dodd for a ninthplace finish in the 1,600-meter sprint medley relay race at Tuesday’s 23rd Annual Iowa State Boys’ High School Classic indoor track meet.

The Newton High’s Cardinal foursome posted a time of 3 minutes, 53.19 seconds.

On the track in Iowa State University’s Lied Recreation/ Athletic Facility, the Cardinals held off Pella in winning their relay heat race. Pella was second in the heat at 3:55. There were 68 relay teams in the event.

“I was really happy with our sprint medley team,” Newton head coach Tanner Clute Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News said. “Jack and Brennan really Newton’s Jaron Roush, seen here in an outdoor meet last year, ran a personal-best time Tuesday in the stepped up and ran great times 60-meter hurdles at the Iowa State Boys’ High School Classic indoor meet at Ames. this early in the season.”

Karsten won his heat of the sonal-best performance in the in the indoor shot put ring. of 38-2 1/2.

60-meter dash in a person- 60-meter hurdles in 9.56.16 Hansen threw the shot 44 In the 1,600, junior Noah al-best time of 7.42 seconds, seconds for 50th. feet, 10 inches for 19th place Sander ran 48th in 5:07.90 in placing him 25th overall in a Junior Landon Hansen hit among 118 competitors while a field of 117 runners. Freshfield of 146 runners. Sopho- another personal-best on his teammate junior Caden Man- man Adam Hunter was 68th more Jaron Roush had a per- second outing of the season ning finished 48th with a toss out of 86 runners in the 3,200

race in 11:59.26.

Sophomores Clayton Baltisberger and Logan Wolfe competed in the 400-meter dash with 132 other runners.

Baltisberger finished 89th in 57.86 seconds and Wolfe took 108th in 1:00.31.

Clute said Sander competed well in the 1,600, and Hansen threw the shot well.

Callaghan placed 38th in the long jump with a leap of 18 feet. Miravalles tied for 85th in the event with a distance of 15-7 3/4.

Newton’s 4x100 relay team of Miravalles, Roush, Baltisberger and Karsten was 37th among 62 teams with a time of 47.31 seconds.

“Our exchanges are not where they need to be yet, but we will get there,” Clute said.

The Cardinals conclude the indoor track competition Thursday at the Little Hawkeye Conference Indoor Track Meet at Grinnell College’s Bear Athletic Center. Competition begins at 4:15 p.m.

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

Van Dyke, Lourens, Gilman Three Iowa teams earn IBCA substate honors playing in WNIT

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior Kyle Van Dyke, Colfax-Mingo senior Colin Lourens and Prairie City-Monroe senior Logan Gilman received one more postseason honor Tuesday.

The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association’s 2016 Boys’ All-Substate Basketball Teams were released.

Van Dyke was named to the Class 1A All-Substate 5 team and Lourens was selected to the 1A All-Substate 6 team.

Gilman received Class 2A All-Substate 7 team honors.

Van Dyke led the Lynnville-Sully Hawks to the Substate 5 championship game, losing 49-41 to Gladbrook-Reinbeck.

Lynnville-Sully ended the season at 23-2 and ranked No. 10 in 1A. Van Dyke finished the season with 328 points, averaging 13.1

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points a game, which led the Hawks.

He had 62 blocked shots, which was ninth-best in 1A. Van Dyke claimed 212 rebounds, pulling down an average of 8.5 rebounds a game.

The 6-foot-5 post player shot 56 percent, 134-of-238, from the field and 67 percent, 60-of-89 from the field.

Lourens, a 6-foot4-inch forward, was Colfax-Mingo’s leading scorer with 375 points, which was a 17-point per game average.

The Tigerhawks went from winning one game in 2014-15 to a 13-10 record this season. They lost to Grand View Christian

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in the 1A District 12 semifinal.

Lourens led Colfax-Mingo in blocked shots with 21 and was second in rebounding with 168 rebounds.

He led the team in field goal shooting, hitting 157-of-284 for 55 percent.

Lourens was the Tigerhawks’ leading free throw shooter, downing 60-of-84 attempts fro 71 percent.

Gilman, who was named to the 2016 Iowa Newspaper Association’s 2A all-state second team Tuesday, was a leading force behind PCM’s 13-9 season.

The Mustangs lost to Madrid in the 2A District 13 semifinal.

The 6-foot-3-inch forward paced the PCM Mustangs with 466 points, which was 16th on the 2A scoring list for the season.

He was third in scoring for the Heart of Iowa Conference.

Gilman finished his career with 1,377 points.

His 21.2 points per game average was ninth among 2A players this season. Gilman’s average led the HOIC. Gilman led his team in field goal shooting, 180-of-385 for 46.8 percent, in 3-point field goal shooting, 42-of103 for 40.8 percent and free throw shooting, 64-of-96 for 66.7 percent.

Gilman was the Mustangs’ leading rebounder with 167 — 121 were defensive rebounds.

He led the team with 58 assists. Gilman had 23 steals.

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

Newton Daily News Iowa, Drake and Northern Iowa are playing in the 2016 Women’s National Invitational Tournament. For the first time since 2003, none of Iowa’s NCAA Division I women’s basketball teams will be in the NCAA tournament field.

University of Northern Iowa’s women received an automatic bid to the WNIT after winning the regular season Missouri Valley Conference title. The Panthers open play at 7 p.m.

Thursday against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. This is UNI’s sixth post-season appearance in the last seven seasons, including back-to-back invitations to the WNIT. UNI has earned eight selections to post-season tournaments in program history, with six of those coming under the direction of three-time MVC Coach of the Year, Tanya Warren.

UNI has faced off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers six times in school history, with its last matchup taking place in 2010 in the NCAA Tournament. UNI has accepted bids to play in the

WNIT in five previous seasons, including 2001, 2003, 2006, 2013 and 2015.

UNI is coming off of its seventh straight winning season with 17 or more victories.

The Panthers are 22-10 overall, its most wins in a season since the 2010-11 season when UNI finished 27-6.

The winner of the UNI-Nebraska game will take on the Sacred HeartDrake winner.

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Three area athletes capture top-15 finishes at ISU Indoor

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News AMES — Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Brady Stover and Will Clapper and Colfax-Mingo’s Jacob Lietz all posted top-15 performances at the 23rd Annual Iowa State Boys’ High School Classic on Tuesday.

Stover leaped his way to a ninth-place finish in the long jump. His best jump was 19 feet, 8 1/2 inches. That mark was the third best in 2A. Clapper earned another top-15 finish when he placed 11th in the shot put. His best throw was marked at 46-1 1/4.

That was fifth best among 2A throwers.

Lietz ran head-to-head with teammate Gabe Simpson. There were 18 heats in the 400-meter dash, but Lietz and Simpson were both in

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heat two. Lietz crossed the finish line in 52.15 seconds, while Simpson finished in 53.97.

Lietz wound up 14th overall, and Simpson was 33rd, but the only 1A runner to finish ahead of the Tigerhawk duo was Mount Ayr’s Kyle Dolecheck.

Lietz’s time of 52.15 in the indoor 400 was the second fastest in school history.

Connor Hainer ran a 51.97 in 2013.

Simpson and Lietz teamed

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up with Blake Summy and Holister Koenig in the 4x400 and the Tigerhawk foursome placed 12th overall. The only 1A team to finish ahead of them was Mount Ayr as Colfax-Mingo stopped the clock in 3:38.23.

Colfax-Mingo’s Colin Lourens competed in the long jump. The Tigerhawk senior was 20th overall with a leap of 18-10 1/4. He had the second-best jump among athletes in 1A.

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The next best area finish was from CMB’s Hunter Gunderson, who tied for 22nd in the high jump with a leap of 5-8.

Clapper was joined in the shot put by three other area athletes who finished in the top 43 positions.

CMB’s Brady Kemp’s best throw was 43-9 1/4, and that was good enough for 23rd overall and was the eighth best toss in 2A. PCM’s Gunnar Davis and

Leevi Telfer also competed in the shot put. Davis was 32nd overall and 10th in 2A with a toss of 42-5 1/2, while Telfer placed 43rd and 13th in 2A with a throw of 39-9.

PCM’s Chris Ellens ran in the 3,200, crossed the finish line in 10:58.20 and placed 32nd overall and sixth in 2A. Stover ran against 144 other sprinters in the 60 dash and placed 64th overall. He finished in 7.63 seconds.

CMB runs in the Pekin indoor meet at Central College on Thursday, the Tigerhawks compete at the South Iowa Cedar League indoor meet at Grinnell College on March 21 and PCM competes in its first outdoor meet at East Marshall on March 29.

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UConn, S.Carolina, Notre Dame, Baylor top women’s tourney field NEW YORK (AP) — The next time the Huskies leave Connecticut they could be two wins from women’s basketball history.

UConn’s road to an unprecedented fourth straight national championship will begin at home.

The Huskies were the top overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament that was revealed Monday night. UConn (32-0) won’t have to leave the state until the Final Four in Indianapolis because it is in the Bridgeport Regional.

“I am kind of jealous of the people who get to play in Los Angeles,” UConn’s Morgan Tuck joked. “I mean, Storrs is great, but L.A. is great, too.”

There is no doubt the Huskies have been great over the past three seasons, winning the title every year. Coach Geno Auriemma said they don’t focus on what lies ahead.

“They know obviously that this is an opportunity for them to win the fourth national championship. They know that,” he said. “And they’ve known it since the first time we met at halfcourt there for the first day of practice. The only other time it has been mentioned is in passing when they do something stupid and I say, ‘Teams that are trying to do something great, they don’t do that stuff, not in March.’”

Joining the Huskies as the other No. 1 seeds are South Carolina, Notre Dame and Baylor. UConn has already beaten the Gamecocks and Irish this season. The Huskies would face Baylor on April 3 in the national semifinals if both teams advance that far.

UConn and Tennessee have both won three straight women’s titles, but no women’s team has four consecutive championships. The UCLA men’s team won seven in a row. A title this year would give Auriemma 11 in his career, breaking a tie with celebrated UCLA men’s coach John Wooden.

First up for the Huskies, who have been a No. 1 seed for 10 straight years, is 16th-seeded Robert Morris. The Colonials won the NEC championship.

The top four seeds in each region will host the opening two rounds except for No. 4 Michigan State, which has a conflict. So fifthseed Mississippi State will take over as the host.

Tennessee earned a No. 7 seed, the lowest in school history. The Lady Vols, who have played in every NCAA Tournament, will face Green Bay in the opening round at Arizona State.

“Is it where we usually are? No, but it’s a great spot for us to go to work,” Tennessee coach Holly Warlick said.

While Tennessee has to head west, fourth-seeded Stanford could be heading east. Tara VanDerveer’s team hosts former player Jennifer Azzi and her San Francisco program in the opening round. If they can advance to the Sweet 16, the Cardinal will play in Kentucky. The third-seeded Wildcats

won’t have to leave the area until the Final Four. They host the opening two rounds and then would play in Rupp Arena for the regional.

“For our team to work hard enough and be able to earn a top-16 seed and host in Memorial Coliseum is great,” Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell said. “So they had to earn that and I am grateful the committee put us in Lexington. We are going to have to really work hard to get a victory in the first round, but the prospects to get to play in Lexington for the Sweet 16 is exciting.”

Tennessee, Kentucky and South Carolina are three of nine SEC teams to make the field.

That ties the Big East (2011) for the most ever in the women’s tournament.

Other notables from the bracket: Two-Bid Ivy League: Days after announcing the first Ivy League postseason tournament, the league earned the first at-large bid for either a men’s or women’s team with Princeton getting an 11 seed. The Tigers, who will face West Virginia, lost to Penn twice during the regular season — their only conference blemishes.

“I’m bursting with pride for my team and for this great University.

Princeton just became the first team in Ivy League history to earn an atlarge bid,” coach Courtney Banghart

said. “That’s something that will mean so much to me for forever. As an Ivy League alum, I share in the significance of this day with the many great scholar-athletes and coaches that are a part of this special league.”

Penn is a No. 10 seed and will face Washington in the opening round.

Newcomers: Duquesne headlined five first-time NCAA Tournament teams. The ninth-seeded Dukes are the only at-large team of the group and open up against Seton Hall. Other newcomers include Buffalo, Central Arkansas, Iona and Jacksonville.

Goodbye Tobacco Road: For the first time since 1988, Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State all missed the tournament. The Blue Devils, who had been in the tournament the past 21 years, were on the bubble to get in.

Left Out: Iowa, N.C. State, Ohio and UTEP were the first four teams left out of the field, according to the NCAA. Princeton, Missouri, Purdue and St. Bonaventure were the last four in.

“I think the toughest decision with the first four out was that there was a large group of teams looking a lot alike,” NCAA women’s basketball committee chair Chris Dawson said.

“Each team had their own merits.

Through our vetting and voting process we came up with the last four I mentioned.”

Double Duty: There are 24 programs that have both their men’s and women’s teams in the NCAA bracket, including women’s top seeds UConn, Notre Dame and Baylor.

Dallas Seavey wins fourth Iditarod crown, sets course record

Shockers, FGCU advance in First Four DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Wichita State’s guards used their Final Four experience to pull out a defense-dominated First Four game on Tuesday night, leading the way to a 70-50 victory over Vanderbilt.

Fred VanVleeet — the twotime Missouri Valley player of the year — scored 14 points, and Ron Baker also had 14 as Wichita State (25-8) took control at the start of the second half and held on. The seniors were part of Wichita State’s 2013 Final Four team.

The Shockers play Arizona on Thursday in Providence, Rhode Island.

Vanderbilt (19-14) couldn’t take advantage of its pronounced size advantage on offense and never led in the second half. Joe Toye and Riley LaChance had 10 apiece.

The Shockers returned three starters from the team that knocked off Indiana and Kansas to reach the Sweet 16 last year, drawing a No. 10 ranking in the preseason poll. A lot of early injuries — including VanVleet’s pulled hamstring — forced the Shockers to reinvent themselves.

They got yet another setback on Tuesday when VanVleet left to get treated for a cut on the right side of his forehead only a few minutes into the game. He gave the Shockers a pep talk during the next timeout but stayed on the bench.

VanVleet got back into the

WNIT Continued from Page 1B The Iowa and Drake women received at-large bids to the WNIT. Both teams host firstround games Thursday.

Iowa (19-13) opens against Ball State (21-9) Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Tipoff time is 7 p.m.

Ball State’s Cardinals finished runner-up in the Mid-Amereican Conference West Division in the regular season. Ball State was bounced in the MAC tournament quarterfinals, 67-53, by sixth-seeded Eastern Michigan.

The victor of the Iowa and Ball State matchup advances to face the winner of Saint Louis and Little Rock in WNIT second round action March 19-22.

game with 13:13 left in the half and hit a baseline jumper for his first points. Asked after the game if he would need stitches, he said, “No, I’m not a stitches guy, I don’t do needles. I’ll just butterfly (bandage) it up.”

He and Baker let their tournament experience show at the start of the second half, scoring all the points in an 11-0 run for a 4130 lead — the biggest by either team up to that point. Baker hit a 3, and VanVleet made a pair from beyond the arc during the spurt.

Vanderbilt cut the lead to one point, but Wichita State dug in and hit back-to-back 3s that pushed it to 57-48 and left the Shockers in control.

Back in health, they’re moving on in the tournament, getting the better of a defensive game.

There were few open shots in a choppy first half that ended tied 30-30 — about what was expected. Wichita State and Vanderbilt ranked sixth and seventh in fieldgoal defense. The Shockers get pressure with their guards, while the Commodores used their front-line size to redirect shots.

Seven-foot center Damian Jones missed both of his shots and all of his four free throws in the first half as Vanderbilt failed to take advantage of its size on offense. He finished with five points.

Florida Gulf Coast 96, Fairleigh Dickinson 65 Florida Gulf Coast showed

once again that it can rise to the occasion in the NCAA Tournament.

It wasn’t the same “Dunk City” gang that captured the nation’s attention during an improbable Sweet 16 run in 2013, but the Eagles controlled the boards and blew past overmatched Fairleigh Dickinson 96-65 in a First Four game Tuesday night.

Marc-Eddy Norelia opened the game with a dunk, two of his 20 points on the night to lead the Eagles (21-13). FGCU never relinquished the lead, going on a 23-6 run in the first 10 minutes and opening a 40-19 lead at the half.

Fairleigh Dickinson got some looks but couldn’t get much to fall, shooting just 33 percent from the field while playing thoroughly lackluster defense. It was one of the team’s worst shooting performances of the season.

Florida Gulf Coast relied on outmuscling its opponent’s big men inside and controlling the boards, while making 60 percent of its shots from the field.

Julian Debose and Christian Terrell both added 14 for Florida Gulf Coast, and Demetris Morant chipped in 10. After Norelia’s opening slam, Brian Greene Jr. closed the scoring with a dunk for FGCU. Norelia was 10 for 11 from the field while grabbing 10 rebounds.

FGCU outrebounded the smaller, less-aggressive Fairleigh Dickinson squad 52-33.

The Hawkeyes have made a postseason tournament in 15 of the last 16 seasons under head coach Lisa Bluder, appearing in the NCAA Tournament 12 times and the WNIT three times (2003, 2005, 2016).

Iowa is 7-2 all-time in the WNIT and 3-0 in games played in Iowa City.

In its last WNIT appearance in 2005, Iowa defeated Creighton, 67-52, in Iowa City in the first round, Nebraska, 71-67, in Lincoln in the second round, and Arkansas State, 66-52, in Cedar Rapids in the quarterfinals.

The Hawkeyes’ run ended in the semifinals with an 89-80 loss to Missouri State in Springfield, Mo. Iowa is one of six Big Ten Conference teams (Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska, Northwest-

ern, Rutgers) to be included in the field of 64 this season.

Drake is in the WNIT for the second consecutive season. The Bulldogs (22-9) host the Sacred Heart Pioneers (22-12) at 7 p.m.

Thursday at the Knapp Center.

This is the first-ever meeting between the two schools.

Drake has previously appeared in the WNIT 11 times, including making a run to the WNIT final four in 1999. The Bulldogs own a 13-12 all-time record in 25 WNIT games.

Drake and UNI are the two Missouri Valley Conference teams to make the challenging tournament field, which includes 36 teams with 20 or more victories.

Location, date and time of second-round games will be determined following the play of the first round of the WNIT.

NOME, Alaska (AP) — Dallas Seavey won his third straight Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Tuesday morning, crossing under the burled arch on Front Street in Nome for his fourth overall title in the last five years.

Seavey completed the nearly 1,000-mile race in a record time of 8 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes, 16 seconds. He arrived in Nome at 2:20 a.m.

He said at the finish that he spent the first two-thirds of the race “dead on my feet” and had never been so tired.

The Iditarod started March 6 in Willow, about 50 miles north of Anchorage, and took mushers across two mountain ranges, down the mighty Yukon River and along the wind-scoured Bering Sea coast.

Eighty-five mushers began the race, but 12 have so far scratched, including four-time champion Lance Mackey. He dropped out Monday, citing personal health concerns.

The Iditarod had its ceremonial start March 5 in Anchorage despite a lack of snow this winter in Alaska’s largest city. About seven train car loads of snow were shipped from Fairbanks, but ultimately were not used.

Seavey’s record time beat his previous record set in 2014 of 8 days, 13 hours, 4 minutes, 19 seconds. His only loss in his Iditarod racing career was to his father, Mitch Seavey, who won in 2013.

Mitch Seavey took second place in this year’s race, coming in just after his son early Tuesday morning.

The Seaveys are close, but also competitive.

Dallas Seavey said his record breaking run had to have three elements, a phenomenal dog team, a very good trail and the final element was a nod to his father.

The 2016 Iditarod will partly be remembered for an attack on two mushers on the trail near the checkpoint in Nulato. Arnold Demoski is accused of intentionally driving a snowmobile into musher Aliy Zirkle’s team and then the team of four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King. One of King’s dogs was killed, and at least two other dogs were injured.

Demoski’s attorney, Bill Satterberg, declined comment to The Associated Press on Monday.

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Isaac Others Present: Jackie Boat, Nick Cummins, Evelyn George, Paula Lureman, Jessica Petersen, Chad Plowman, Tina Ross, Wade Sheeler, Michael Stanley, Michelle Stanley, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), and Randy Van (KCOB) Communications Superintendent Bob Callaghan welcomed members of the Leadership Newton class who were in attendance. He shared a “State of the District” report presented at Rotary on February 16, 2016. Upon request, a copy of the report can be sent to anyone interested.

President Sheri Benson announced February birthdays.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9810 Leonard moved, Cantu seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9811 Jason Carter - (Contract) Assistant Boys Golf - effective February 23, 2016 Trent Powers - (Reassignment) Track Coach (BMS) to Assistant Track Coach (NHS) - effective February 23, 2016 Brent Bambrook - (Resignation) - Teacher, Industrial Tech (NHS) - effective end of 2015 - 2016 school year Padget moved, Leonard seconded to approve the Certified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Open Forum Jessica Petersen - spoke about a racial justice working group in Jasper County, and their desire to connect with community needs.

Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, campus, and community activities were reported.

Superintendent Callaghan was a featured guest on KCOB for a Proud to #Know Newton segment, and spoke about Newton schools.

Administration Building Timeline Update - (1) Progress on Newton Administration Center Remodel was shared. Pictures of construction site progress from December 2015 - February 2016 were shared. and Learning, Leadership, District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Presentation of Audit Report ACTION #9812 Michael Stanley from Hunt & Associates, PC presented an independent auditor's report (June 30, 2015) for the Newton Community School District covering basic financial statements and supplementary information, and schedule of findings and questioned costs.

Friedman moved, Cantu seconded to approve receipt of the Audit Report.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Dropout Prevention ACTION #9813 Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for a request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Dropout Prevention, as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Consider Awarding Competitive Bid for Track Resurface - ACTION #9814 Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented three bids for resurface of the outdoor track at H.A. Lynn Stadium, scheduled for July 2016.

Elbert moved, Friedman seconded to award the bid to Midwest Tennis + Track in the amount of $70,880.00.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Padget Friedman, Leonard, Absent: Cook Consider Modification of Building Administration Contract for Replacement of Site Lighting - ACTION #9815 Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented a recommendation that the three exterior parking lot lights at the site of the new administration building be replaced.

This would include light bases, poles, conduit and wiring. Callaghan showed board members pictures of the current their condition. lights and VanMaanen will complete the work, and the contract sum will be increased by this change in the amount of $29,189.00.

Padget moved, Leonard seconded to approve a modification to the original contract and proceed with replacing exterior lighting.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Leonard, Padget Friedman, Absent: Cook Update on SIAC Committee Meeting (February 17, 2016) Board Member Robyn Friedman gave on update on the SIAC Committee from their February 17, 2016 meeting. Agenda items included the 2016 - 2017 School Year Calendar, an update on the new administration building, and updates on the Bond and Budget Committees. Friedman shared that the topic of Open Enrollment was discussed under New Business/Old Business, with a request to place it on the agenda for their next meeting on April 7, 2016.

Update on Bond Committee Meeting (February 18, 2016) Board Members Josh Cantu, Andy Elbert, and Travis Padget gave an update on the Bond Committee from their February 18, 2016 meeting. Agenda items included: message house strategy, marketing, and formation of subcommittees with meetings to begin soon. Josh Cantu will serve on Voter Turnout, Andy Elbert will serve as Chairperson for Brand/Image and as a member of the Fundraising subcommittee, and Travis Padget will serve as Chairperson for Fundraising and as a member of the Speakers Bureau/Presentations subcommittee.

Second Reading of the 200 Series Board Policies from IASB Primer (210.1 - 215) ACTION #9816 Board members reviewed a second reading and edits of the 200 series board policies (210.1 215).

Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to approve the second reading of the 200 series board policies from IASB primer (210.1 - 215) as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Set Date and Time for a Public Hearing to Approve the 2016 2017 School Year Calendar March 14, 2016 at 6:50 PM Emerson Hough (Conference Room 125) - ACTION #9817 Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to set a public hearing for March 14, 2016 at 6:50 PM to approve the 2016 - 2017 School Year Calendar.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Business Service Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Approval of Bills - ACTION #9818 There was some discussion

to approve the second reading of the 200 series board policies from IASB primer (210.1 - 215) as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Set Date and Time for a Public Hearing to Approve the 2016 2017 School Year Calendar March 14, 2016 at 6:50 PM Emerson Hough (Conference Room 125) - ACTION #9817 Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to set a public hearing for March 14, 2016 at 6:50 PM to approve the 2016 - 2017 School Year Calendar.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Business Service Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Approval of Bills - ACTION #9818 There was some discussion regarding reimbursement for employee physicals.

Superintendent Callaghan let board members know to contact Business Manager, Gayle Isaac with any questions on the bills.

Padget moved, Elbert seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Business Services Update Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Budget Committee Meeting February 18, 2016 - Board member Robyn Friedman gave an update on the recent budget committee meeting, sharing that it presented extra challenges with good questions and that board members had received documents in advance. The next budget committee meeting will be held March 3, 2016.

Budget Work Session February 29, 2016 - A budget work session will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Emerson Hough (Conference Room 125), with board members to receive documents for this meeting as well.

New Business - Old Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Upcoming Events: ParentTeacher Conferences (PreK 6th) - March 15 & 17, 2016, No School - March 18 - 28, 2016 (includes Spring Break). March 28, 2016 is the last potential snow make up day, any days after this date would be board recommended.

Future Meeting Dates: Board (Budget) Work Session (02/29/16) - 6:30 PM (EH), Budget Committee Meeting (03/03/16) - 5:00 PM (EH), Regular Board Meeting (03/14/16) - 6:30 PM (EH), Bond Committee Meeting (03/29/16) 6:30 PM (EH), and SIAC Committee (04/07/16) - 5:00 PM (EH).

Closed Session Summative Superintendent Review Friedman moved, Elbert seconded to enter into closed session (7:47 PM) - ACTION #9819 Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Leonard moved, Elbert seconded to enter into open session (9:17 PM) - ACTION #9820 Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Padget Elbert moved, seconded to extend Bob Superintendent Callaghan's contract through 2018 - 2019 - ACTION #9821 Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Adjourn - ACTION #9822 Padget moved, Cantu seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. Minutes Mailed March 16

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 substantially complete the project no later than October 31, 2016. Substantially complete shall be defined as all utility, grading and pavement construction being completed, with new street and driveways being fully open to traffic. Should the contractor fail to complete the work in this timeframe, liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract term.

Contractor shall fully complete the project no later than May 1, 2017.

Fully complete shall be defined as all surface restoration being completed, and all improvements being ready for final acceptance. Should the contractor fail to complete the work in this timeframe, liquidated damages of $100 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.

This Notice is given by authority of the City of Newton.

Katrina Davis, City Clerk March 16

Hach Co.......................$1,130.91 Supplies Hammer Medical Supply .$307.00 Supplies Happy Medium.............$6,600.00 Service Hawkeye Exterminators. .$270.00 Service Hawkins Water Treatment............ ........................................$400.50 Supplies Hewitt Service Center........$56.00 Supplies Holland Supply Inc..........$231.28 Supplies Hy-Vee Inc........................$87.51 Supplies IEMSA.............................$250.00 Membership Illingworth, Ted................$599.61 Refund Image Trend Inc...........$3,607.00 Service IMSA.................................$85.00 Membership IMWCA.........................$1,702.05 Insurance Interstate Power & Light. .$900.00 Training Iowa Dept Public Health. .$105.00 Renewal Iowa Fire Chiefs Association........ ..........................................$75.00 Dues Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.$6,000.00 Training Iowa League of Cities......$150.00 Dues Iowa One Call....................$59.40 Service Iowa Prison Industries. .$1,004.10 Supplies Iowa Pump Works........$2,363.37 Supplies Iowa Turfgrass Institute...$100.00 Renewal J Ray's Lawn Care and Snow Removal......$1,410.00 Service J W Bell LLC...................$438.33 Supplies Jacobs Electric Motor........$79.86 Service Jasper County Abstract................ .....................................$1,075.00 Service Jasper County Recorder .$147.00 Service Jasper County Sheriff........$55.25 Service Johnson Aviation..........$2,850.56 Service JWC Environmental......$9,924.30 Supplies Keltek Incorporated.........$262.50 Service KNIA-KRLS.......................$87.95 Service Laboratory Corp of America Holdings.........$1,260.00 Service Lamplight Industries.....$3,103.16 Supplies Lauterbach Buick-Pontiac............ ........................................$137.27 Supplies Lawson Products Inc.......$266.72 Supplies Lyman, Rick......................$50.00 Service Marsden Bldg Maintenance.................$2,010.00 Service Martin Marietta Materials.............. .....................................$4,138.13 Supplies Maxim Advertising...........$124.68 Supplies McCall Monument...........$335.00 Service McMaster-Carr................$496.05 Supplies Meredith Books.................$10.00 Books MG Laundry Corporation...$29.20 Service Midwest Alarm.................$276.00 Service Midwest Automatic Fire...$183.00 Service Midwest K9 Detection and Consulting.............$4,700.00 Training Mike's Machine Repair....$480.00 Service Municipal Supply Inc.........$44.10 Supplies NAPA Auto Parts.............$537.98 Supplies Newton Clinic..................$229.00 Service Noble Ford of Newton Inc...............$4,736.50 Service Northern Safety Co Inc....$473.48 Supplies NSI Lab Solutions............$336.40 Supplies O'Halloran International...$197.26 Supplies O'Keefe Elevator Co Inc..$194.82 Service OneBody3.......................$200.00 Service O'Reilly Auto Parts..........$178.85 Supplies Partsmaster.......................$92.91 Supplies Peter, Phyllis.....................$54.70 DVDs Premier Office Equipment............ ........................................$111.96 Service Quick Lane Tire & Auto...$144.96 Service Quill Corporation.............$334.75 Supplies Recorded Books..............$167.82 Books Roger McDonald..........$1,300.00 Service S&P Capital IQ LLC.........$400.00 Subscription Safe Building...................$242.00 Service Shield Technology........$1,890.00 Service Sign Pro..........................$500.00 Supplies Smith Quality Rental.........$56.68 Supplies Spahn & Rose Lumber Co........... ........................................$526.97 Supplies Springer Professional Home Services................$104.00 Service Streichers........................$154.95 Supplies Taser International.......$3,784.13 Supplies Telrepco.......................$1,275.00 Supplies Terracon.......................$6,204.60 Service Theisen's.........................$337.37 Supplies TK Concrete Inc.........$39,341.88 Service True Value Hardware......$192.50 Supplies Umsted, Natalie...............$134.84 Reimbursement Unique Management Services............................$69.65 Collections United Parcel Service......$100.41 Service Upstart...............................$66.00 Supplies Van Maanen Electric Inc .$130.46 Service Van Meter Inc..................$135.80 Supplies Van Wall Equipment........$390.12 Supplies Volk, Ryan.......................$200.00 Training Wal-Mart..........................$807.01 Supplies Warnick & Reeves Mechanical...................$2,670.47 Service Water Department........$2,654.76 Utility Watts Family Monuments Inc................$900.00 Service WesTech.........................$148.84 Supplies Windstream.......................$62.65 Utility ZEE Medical Inc................$83.55 Supplies Zep Mfg Co......................$271.58 Supplies Ziegler Inc........................$381.08 Supplies Zimmer & Francescon.................. ...................................$23,072.00 Supplies TOTALS:..................$296,801.19 Pre-Authorized Payments Alliant Energy.............$38,543.55 Utility Black Hills Energy........$4,174.14 Utility Farrell Properties Inc. .$20,000.00 Grant Mediacom........................$275.85 Utility United States Cellular......$261.75 Utility Windstream.....................$180.20 Utility

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JODON WOODY, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036828 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jodon Woody, Deceased, who died on or about April 23, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of March, 2016, the last will and testament of Jodon Woody, deceased, bearing date of the 2nd day of April, 2014, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Yance P. Woody was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 15th day of March, 2016.

Yance P. Woody Executor of Estate 413 SW Maplewood Dr Grimes, IA 50111 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Adam D. Otto, Attorney for Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0009464 Attorney for the Executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 23rd day of March, 2016 Probate Code Section 304 March 16 & 23 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY FIRST STATE BANK OF COLFAX, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL D. DAVIDSON, SPOUSE OF MICHAEL D. DAVIDSON, DUKE AERIAL EQUIPMENT, INC. GOODRADIO TV CO. LLC, NEW CENTURY FS, A DIVISION OF GROWMARK, INC., HANSON DIRECTORY SERVICE, INC., ALL AMERICAN SCAFFOLD, INC., THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO., and CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC and PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

CASE NO. EQCV119797 ORIGINAL NOTICE DATE PETITION FILED: 2/1/16 DATE AMENDED PETITION FILED: 3/10/16 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a defendant in this action, which petition prays for foreclosure of a mortgage to First State Bank of Colfax dated April 12, 2002, and filed April 19, 2002, on the real estate located at 625 S. Lincoln St., Colfax, IA 50054. The attorney for the plaintiff is Adam D. Otto, Otto Law Office, PLLC, whose address is 123 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208. That attorney's phone number is (641) 792-7000; facsimile number (641) 792-7001.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 19th day of March, 2016, and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

JASPER COUNTY CLERK OF COURT Jasper County Courthouse Newton, IA 50208 IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS/private/var/folders/1 0/y6pt7p694mb_c96pt7cynyph0000gp/T/TemporaryItems/fcctemp/Original Notice - to publish.docx March 16, 23 and 30 Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 February 22, 2016 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Christine Dawson Absent: Donna Cook, Gayle Isaac Others Present: Jackie Boat, Nick Cummins, Evelyn George, Paula Lureman, Jessica Petersen, Chad Plowman, Tina Ross, Wade Sheeler, Michael Stanley, Michelle Stanley, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), and Randy Van (KCOB) Communications Superintendent Bob Callaghan welcomed members of the Leadership Newton class who were in attendance. He shared a “State of the District” report presented at Rotary on February 16, 2016. Upon request, a copy of the report can be sent to anyone interested.

President Sheri Benson announced February birthdays.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9810 Leonard moved, Cantu seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert,

Newton Community School Board of Education Special Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 March 1, 2016 - 6:15 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:15 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, Christine Dawson Absent: Donna Cook, Travis Padget Others Present: Tom Bartello, Mark Burnett, Jolene Comer (6:18 PM), Jen Elbert, Chris Forsyth, Jim Gilbert, Trisca Mick, Mike Moran, Bill Peters, Amy Rau, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Todd Schuster, Laura Selover, Lisa Sharp (6:23 PM), Rachel Tomas, Amy Weaver, and Tara Zehr.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9823 Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda, including Open Enrollments.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard Absent: Cook, Padget Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel Instructional Coaches (TLCG) ACTION #9824 Amy Rau - (Reassignment) from Instructional Coach (AH & WW) to Instructional Coach (AH) - effective 2016/2017 school year Amy Weaver - (Reassignment) from Special Ed Teacher (AH) to Instructional Coach (EH) effective 2016/2017 school year Rachel Tomas - (Reassignment) - from 3rd Grade Teacher (BE) to Instructional Coach (TJ) - effective 2016/2017 school year Jen Elbert - (Reassignment) from 2nd Grade Teacher (BE) to Instructional Coach (WW) - effective 2016/2017 school year Trisca Mick - (Reassignment) from SAM (TJ) to 5th & 6th Instructional Coach (Berg Complex) - effective 2016/2017 school year Tara Zehr - (Reassignment) from Math Teacher (BMS) to 7th 12th Instructional Coach - effective 2016/2017 school year Mark Burnett - (Reassignment) from English LA Teacher (NHS) to 7th - 12th Instructional Coach effective 2016/2017 school year Chris Forsyth - (Reassignment) - from Science Teacher (NHS) to 7th - 12th Instructional Coach effective 2016/2017 school year Laura Selover, Human Resources, spoke about the site council and the screening and interview process. A group photo was taken.

Friedman moved, Leonard the seconded to approve Certified Personnel - Instructional Human Coaches (TLCG) Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Friedman, Leonard Absent: Cook, Padget Abstain: Elbert Adjourn - ACTION #9825 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:23 PM. Minutes Mailed March 16 Newton Community School Board of Education Board Work Session Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 March 1, 2016 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis

Newton Community School Board of Education Board Work Session Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 March 1, 2016 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget (6:34 PM), Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, Christine Dawson Absent: Donna Cook Others Present: Tom Bartello, Jolene Comer, Jim Gilbert, Barb Hackworth, Mike Moran, Bill Peters, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Todd Schuster, Laura Selover, Lisa Sharp Consent Agenda - ACTION #9826 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to approve the consent agenda Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard Absent: Cook, Padget Budget Work Session - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Superintendent Bob Callaghan and Director of Business Services, Gayle Isaac led a general discussion of the 2016 2017 school year budget, giving a broad overview of the position of the district's budget including how revenue is generated and what expenditures are projected to be.

Adjourn - ACTION #9827 Elbert moved, Padget seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 9:04 PM. Minutes Mailed March 16

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Newton City Council on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications, and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvement at its meeting at 6:00 pm on April 4, 2016, in said Newton City Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, Iowa for the Lincoln Street Improvement project.

Sealed bids for the work comprising each improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00 PM according to the clock in the office of the Newton Public Works Director on March 29, 2016, in the office of the Newton Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa. Bids received after the deadline for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered and shall be returned to the late bidder unopened.

Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 PM on March 29, 2016, in the office of the Newton Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa for consideration by the Newton City Council at its meeting on April 4, 2016.

Work on the improvement shall be commenced no earlier than August 1, 2016, and be completed as stated below.

Copies of the contract documents are available at no cost from the Newton Public Works Department, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa. Prospective bidders may call (641) 791-0827, ext. 20 or 31 with questions on obtaining contract documents.

General Nature of the Public Improvement Lincoln Street Improvements Project consists of street pavement construction located generally south of Rusty Wallace Drive and northwest of Iowa Speedway Drive.

This project includes approximately 1800 feet of 2-lane rural section paving. Construction includes approximately 6520 SY of PCC paving or HMA paving alternate, 4020 feet of subdrain installation, 100 feet of storm sewer pipe installation, 80 feet of water service installation, excavation, driveway construction, erosion control, and surface restoration.

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.

The City of Newton, in 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 substantially complete the project no later than October 31, 2016. Substantially complete shall be defined as all utility, grading and pavement construction being completed, with new street and driveways being fully open to traffic. Should the contractor fail to complete the work in this timeframe, liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract term.

Contractor shall fully complete the project no later than May 1, 2017.

Fully complete shall be defined as all surface restoration

City of Newton Disbursements 3-8-16 Vendor Amount Description 3M...................................$128.00 Supplies Accents in Concrete.....$1,697.50 Service Acterra Group..................$111.59 Supplies Acushnet Company......$2,605.85 Merchandise Alliant Energy/IPL.........$8,125.18 Utility American Library Association........................$77.60 Supplies American Public Works Association...........$620.00 Dues Ames Tribune..................$290.00 Subscriptions Animal Rescue League................ .....................................$2,533.97 Service Armstrong, Craig...............$97.16 Reimbursement Arrow Pest Control LLC.....$10.00 Service Audio Editions...................$40.00 Books Baker & Taylor..............$2,983.35 Books Baker & Taylor Entertainment..................$116.05 Cds Black Hills Energy........$4,497.89 Utility Bolton & Menk Inc...........$637.50 Service Bound Tree Medical LLC.$205.34 Supplies Brown Engineering Company......................$2,420.00 Service Bruske Products................$72.76 Supplies Buena Vista University.$1,206.00 Training C. H. McGuiness Co Inc..$935.00 Service Caldwell Brierly Chalupa Nuzum PLLC............................$4,613.00 Service Carl's Window Service....$180.00 Service Cengage Learning.............$66.18 Books Central Iowa Distributing Inc................$228.00 Supplies Central Iowa Farm Store.. .$60.09 Supplies Certified Laboratories........$74.28 Supplies Chamber of Commerce...$445.00 Supplies Channing L. Bete Company.................$189.97 Training Chief Supply....................$173.24 Supplies Civic Systems LLC.......$5,400.00 Service Civil Design Advantage LLC.............$1,305.00 Service Computer Resource Specialists....$3,513.00 Service Continental Safety Equipment............$207.85 Supplies Controlled Access of the Midwest LLC.......$1,927.30 Service Cox, Janet.........................$15.88 Supplies Cummins Central Power .$629.54 Service Darrell's Electric................$98.00 Service Davis, Katrina....................$99.06 Reimbursement Demco.............................$115.34 Supplies Des Moines Register.......$387.73 Subscription Des Moines Stamp Mfg.....$83.45 Supplies DMACC - Ankeny Campus........................$1,862.75 Training Dodd Trash Hauling & Recycling...$47,187.03 Service Dr R Paul Groben................$2.52 Service Ed Stiver's Ford LM Inc................ ...................................$26,144.00 Vehicle Electrical Eng & Equipment.......... ........................................$333.00 Supplies EMSAR Midwest..........$3,412.50 Service EMSLRC.........................$150.00 Training Fareway...............................$3.98 Supplies FBG Service Corporation............. .....................................$2,737.68 Supplies Financial Forms & Supplies......... ........................................$113.82 Supplies Fire Service Training Bureau...............$203.00 Training Forbes Office Solutions...$841.53 Supplies Foth Infrastructure & Environment..............$2,706.00 Service Fred Pryor Seminars....$3,200.00 Training Future Line LLC...............$172.00 Supplies G and L Clothing...............$71.99 Supplies G&K Services..................$580.71 Service Gall's LLC........................$465.43 Supplies Gary Ryther Garage Doors.......... ........................................$210.00 Service GIS Workshop.................$400.00 Supplies Grainger Inc.....................$119.62 Supplies Gralnek-Dunitz..................$22.50 Supplies Hach Co.......................$1,130.91 Supplies Hammer Medical Supply .$307.00 Supplies Happy Medium.............$6,600.00 Service Hawkeye Exterminators. .$270.00 Service Hawkins Water Treatment............ ........................................$400.50 Supplies Hewitt Service Center........$56.00 Supplies Holland Supply Inc..........$231.28 Supplies Hy-Vee Inc........................$87.51 Supplies IEMSA.............................$250.00 Membership Illingworth, Ted................$599.61 Refund Image Trend Inc...........$3,607.00 Service IMSA.................................$85.00 Membership IMWCA.........................$1,702.05

Monuments Inc................$900.00 Service WesTech.........................$148.84 Supplies Windstream.......................$62.65 Utility ZEE Medical Inc................$83.55 Supplies Zep Mfg Co......................$271.58 Supplies Ziegler Inc........................$381.08 Supplies Zimmer & Francescon.................. ...................................$23,072.00 Supplies TOTALS:..................$296,801.19 Pre-Authorized Payments Alliant Energy.............$38,543.55 Utility Black Hills Energy........$4,174.14 Utility Farrell Properties Inc. .$20,000.00 Grant Mediacom........................$275.85 Utility United States Cellular......$261.75 Utility Windstream.....................$180.20 Utility ACH Payments from Great Southern Bank Bank Iowa...................$13,394.10 Insurance Delta Dental................$10,242.91 Insurance Great Southern Bank.......$223.23 Fees Payroll 2-12-16.........$355,671.15 Payroll Payroll 2-29-16.........$371,852.52 Payroll State of Iowa................$2,100.00 Sales Tax Wellmark BC/BS.......$149,350.26 Insurance March 16

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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.

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

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INVESTORS

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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 SERVICE DIRECTORY

QLF TRANSPORTATION Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers.

Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits! Potential of $60,000 plus per year!

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BICYCLE

RECRUIT AN applicant in this paper, plus 19 other papers in central Iowa for one week for only $75!! Includes 25 words and runs in all the newspapers at one time! Call 800-2277636 or order online: www.cnaads.com (INCN)

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PAINTING

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

1&2 BR apts in Newton and Grinnell.

2&3 BR apts in Baxter.

Rent based on income Onsite laundry. No pets 877-932-1132 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com

TWO BEDROOM house in NW Newton, carport, storage shed, some appliances.

No pets. $625/month. Deposit $725.

641-792-1732 Available April 1st.

Why not live downtown in the Midtown Building which is close to everything? Rent starting at $435 w/ EB discount.

All utilities included 641-792-1400

2 BEDROOM Apartment.

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

641-792-3449.

RIDING LAWNMOWERS, push lawnmowers & snowblowers or garden tillers.

792-2416.

WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-526-3050 or 641-521-1448.

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

References required 641792-4388

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More information and pics online @

LOST & FOUND

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

641-792-4000.

Drywall patching & retexturizing

Southwest

Henredon sofa, love seat, chair * leather recliner * 2 recliners * Drexel Heritage game table and 4 chairs * cherry finish dining table and 4 chairs * glass top wine rack table * glass top brass coffee table * drop leaf coffee table * flat screen entertainment center * 2 shelf bookcase * Karastan area rug, other area rugs * king size bed * wicker dresser and side chair * small electronics * side by side refrigerator * upright freezer * microwave * card table and 4 chairs * folding chairs * 2 drawer file cabinets * paper shredder * luggage * Royal upright vacuum * Hoover carpet cleaner * golf clubs * DP tread mill * step ladders * coolers * Flexible Flyer sled * bikes * wet dry vac * car waxer * Skelgas metal equipment cabinet * hand and garden tools * mechanics tools * heavy duty battery charger * cordless weed eater * 2 low rise toilets * lawn chairs * patio table and 4 chairs.

Please bring your own help to move furniture. No entry numbers handed out for this sale.

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Residential & Commerical

GARAGE SALE March 17th-19th and March 21st26th 8am-5pm. Clothes, model cars, DVD, Tonka Trucks and a whole lot more to come and see!

621 E 6th St N.

TREASURE FINDERS Tag Sale Macy and Warren Jontz 820 W. 12th Street S. Newton, IA Saturday, March 19 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Northeast

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council approved Schedule 16-2: Assessments for the Expenses of Nuisance Abatement has been filed with the Jasper County Treasurer under the authority of Iowa Code §364.12. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest within thirty days, and thereafter all unpaid special assessments bear interest at the rate specified by the council. All properties are located within the City of Newton, Iowa.

Schedule 16-2.

Deed/Contract Holder Zachary Peck Parcel Number 827453034 Address 729 E. 8th St. N. Total Amount Assessed $150.00 March 16 & 23

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BACKYARD ADVENTURES 3 swing playset w/ 2 level playhouse and climbing wall Free w/ disassembly and haul away. No warranties, no guarantees. Must call to arrange 641-275-3519.

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.

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SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment in Colfax. Newly updated. $565 per month.

Onsite laundry. Pets allowed with additional deposit with $25 monthly fee.

For more information, please call 515-205-1415.

6” SILVER plated bowl $8., 4 ladies non-working Quartz watches with bands $15., 1973 Kaleidoscope $15., men's Wrangler stretch jeans, 38x32 $15 pr. Or 2 @ $25., 3 star shape clear glass candle holders $4., divided Pyrex oval bowl, green design $8., 1950's Kenmore portable hair dryer in original box, works $20., bar-bq set in carry case $10.

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.

515-313-7803.

Due to growth Caleris has immediate openings for IT Helpdesk Support via email & phone

6 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

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CLASSIFIEDS

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AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

JOHN DEERE riding mower, excellent condition, new belt, idler pulley, muffler. Only $799. 641521-4074.

MAYTAG'S RECOGNITION program 1934 Ford Street Rod in box $40.

1930's Philco floor model radio, walnut finish, works $140., 4 steak knives, new in wooden box, German made $10., new wood bird house, 9” tall x 8” wide $8., Roseville Cornucopia's 8” & 6” blue Freesia design $85. each, Pabst beer tapper $10. 792-8017.

NEAR NEW Nike Air Jordans mens 10.5, black & red, worn 5 times. $50. 2 Scotts fertilizer/grass spreaders $10. each. Old metal Igloo cooler, would be a ornate flower pot. $20.

Old metal wheelbarrow for decoration in flower garden. $25. 641792-4664.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE: COZY 2 bedroom bungalow home, enclosed porch and a dry basement, garage and small shed. All appliances stay. 501 N 9th Ave E. 641792-6359

It’s

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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!

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

2001 SILVERADO 2500 HD Ext cab 4dr. 10 ply tires. Allison auto trans. HD hitch New plates $6000 obo 641-792-8564 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

Now Hiring!

• Plumbers & Helpers • New Construction & Service

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

1425 Fuller Road West Des Moines 515-225-9532 ext. #14 www.cookplumbing.com EEO

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

(515) 729-8024.

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

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

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Spring SPECIAL

Sign a 13 month lease and receive $500.00 credit off your 1st months rent on selected units! Ground Floor Apartments Available!

510 E. 17th St S. Newton, IA Next to Hy-Vee Accepting Dogs and Cats with Terms

AUTOMOTIVE

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

792-4334.

AUTOMOTIVE

WALNUT CREEK APARTMENTS

Call Now for Details

641-990-7938 515-291-2846

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.

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

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

time!

The weather’s warming, the sun’s shining and it’s the perfect time to gather up all those items taking up space in your garage, attic and basement, and sell them for cash at your garage sale.

Run your money-making garage sale ad in the Newton Daily News Classifieds and take advantage of these great deals! $15.00 - 1 or 2 days in the Newton Daily News $21.00 - 3 days in the Newton Daily News $20.00 - 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser $30.50 - 1 or 2 days in the Newton Daily News and 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser $35.00 - 3 days in the Newton Daily News and 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser Deadline for garage sale ads are at Noon Friday.

All ads are pre-paid. We accept cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Two Garage Sale signs absolutely FREE!

Don’t forget! A number of our rural readers receive the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser the day after publication.

Plan ahead and run your ad a day early to allow these readers to see your ad in time to shop your sale.

A dvertiser Jasper County

200 First Avenue East . Newton . 641-792-3121 ext. 6542 Office Hours: 8-5 Monday - Friday . email: advertising@newtondailynews.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Is looking for a few responsible individuals to assist as substitute delivery drivers and dishwashers. Starting wage is $8.99/hour.

For a complete posting or application go to

Now Hiring CNA day & evening shift 1500 1st Ave E Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1443

It's a Nice Place to Work!

Apply in person • Ask for Cindy

www.co.jasper.ia.us Applications must be received by 3/25/16 Drug test & background check required Jasper County Human Resources 115 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 Equal Opportunity Employer We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

ATTN: Mike Hammer

Marshalltown, Iowa 641.752.3636 1.888.962.7242 EOE

CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

• Care Attendant - PRN

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

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

• CNA - Varied Hours SIGN ON BONUS! Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation!

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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

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

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

Positions Available Premium Pay

• MDS Coordinator

• RN/LPN • CNA

• Activity Director • Dietary Aide

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

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

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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

is looking for a part-time Lineman.

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.

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

Apply in person at 2901 Rusty Wallace Drive Newton Municipal Airport

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR RN’S AND LPN’S IN NEWTON! Nurse Force has immediate openings for FT and PT with private duty pediatric home care case in Newton. Shifts are 10 hours a day.

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Benefits for FT employees. Competitive wages.

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PRODUCTION

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

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

Interior Doors-Grinnell

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

grinnell.don@chosenhc.com Great things are happening at TPI! and we want YOU to be a part of a growing, global company in the renewable energy industry!

Since 1968, TPI Composites, Inc. has delivered cutting edge composite technology that has been pivotal in the development of large scale composite structures for the wind energy, transportation, and military markets.

TPI Composites in Newton, IA is looking for qualified candidates for various positions: Manufacturing Associates Human Resources Generalist Safety Coordinator Manufacturing Associate candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Manufacturing Associates hourly pay will be between $12.00 - $18.00 per hour.

At TPI, we place a large focus on team work, integrity, and flexibility within a positive work environment.

APPLY ONLINE:

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820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

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