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Lynnville-Sully eliminates high school principal position Board asked superintendent to cut $150,000

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Aurora Heights Elementary School and the rest of the Newton Community School District could have one element of its future grade structure determined at Monday night’s board meeting. Reconfiguration is listed on Monday’s agenda as an action item.

Reconfiguration could come to a vote Monday

Approval of stadium plans also on agenda

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News After Monday night’s Newton Community School District board meeting, proponents or opponents of building reconfiguration might have reason to rejoice — or commiserate.

Consideration of reconfiguration is on the agenda for Monday’s meeting — set for 6:30 p.m. in the Emerson Hough Building conference room.

It is listed as an action item in bold type and a discussion item in regular type, meaning the board is not obligated to vote or take other action on reconfiguration. However, Sheri

Benson, board president, has introduced similar items in the past by reminding those in attendance that it’s an action/discussion item.

Reconfiguration has been mulled over since January 2014 by the board and by the School Improvement Advisory Committee. Since introduced, the topic has been the subject of board work sessions, special committee meetings, teacher and parent surveys, open forums, a teacher forum and dozens of items in the Newton Daily News.

The subject is clearly the item on Monday’s agenda that has received the most visibility,

but it’s not the only tough topic the board must tackle at the meeting. One of the other action items is the consideration of meeting the intent of Iowa Code 279.68, to be led by Superintendent Bob Callaghan and Director of Pre-K-8 Educational Services Jim Gilbert.

The district recently announced plans to eliminate its decades-old transitional kindergarten in favor of a six-week skills program, but discussion at the Feb. 23 board meeting centered largely around alternatives to abandoning transitional kindergarten completely.

Two other action items are the approval of schematic drawings for the new H.A. Lynn SCHOOL | 3A

The Lynnville-Sully Community School District board this week took the somewhat uncommon step of eliminating its only h i g h school principal Rasmusson position.

The board voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Monday to eliminate the positions of Matt Rasmusson, the L-S High School principal, as well as K-12 academic interventionist Damian Imhoff and high school library associate Monica Lanser for 2015-16.

The board voted to pay a salary stipend of $10,000 to Shane Wheeler in 2015-16 as compensation for being the new “dean of students for grades 7-12.”

Wheeler is listed on Lynnville-Sully’s website as the district’s director of technology.

Lynnville-Sully Board President Duane Rozendaal said the district narrowly managed to avoid a major personnel impact last

spring, but the district simply has too many rising costs this time around.

Rising special-education costs, a substantial reduction in state aid over several school cycles, and the addition of full-time support staff positions are just a few of the spiraling deficits forcing the hand of Rozendaal and the board.

“A year ago, we were able to wait, but we saw the writing on the wall,” Rozendaal said.

“The board tasked the superintendent (Shane Ehresman) and the business manager to come up with $150,000 in budget cuts for 2015-16.”

Rozendaal said the district’s solvency ratio is important, as is keeping talented, veteran educators in the district. It was not immediately clear if Rasmusson, Imhoff or Lanser would remain with the district next year, or if they would be well-suited to apply for any other positions.

The crunch might solve some of Lynnville-Sully’s bigger budget dilemmas, but it also might be a sign of some other uncommon and tough choices made across the state this spring. Not only have the governor and legislature indicated a tight budget is imminent, PRINCIPAL | 3A

Slipstream to perform during Jasper County Relay for Life Community encouraged to form teams by early April

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News The Jasper County Relay for Life is a local summer tradition that acts as community source of motivation and inspiration for survivors and those fighting cancer and their families. It’s an opportunity to invite the community to show their support and unite for a night of fun, food, music and inspiration.

The Jasper County Relay for Life 2015 will be from 6 to 11 p.m. June 5 at H.A. Lynn Stadium in Newton.

The money raised for the event helps support American Cancer Society programs in research, education, advocacy and patient and family support both locally and statewide.

Relay for Life involves teams of people who take turns walking around the track lit in luminaries in honor of a person who has cancer or has passed away from the disease.

The evening will consist of a survivors lap, a dinner, entertainment and the lighting of the luminaries. Organizers were able to find a wellknown source of music from the band Slipstream.

Slipstream is a band from Newton and Des Moines which performs a mix of classic and soft rock from the 70s to to-

day, from bands such as Boston, REO Speedwagon, Van Morrison and Led Zepplin to Journey, Adele, Heart and Train.

Band members include Tim Dawson, Dave Heck, Mike Maly, Rick Maly, Kim Schnell, Kimberly Schnell, Dean Stonner and Randy Wadle.

“We’re excited to be able to contribute to the success of the Jasper County Relay for Life held in Newton and look forward to the community coming out to support the cause,” Slipstream said in a news release.

Teams Organizers want to encourage those in the community to form more teams.

“Everybody’s been

Submitted Photo Slipstream band members Tim Dawson, Dave Heck, Mike Maly, Rick Maly, Kim Schnell, Kimberly Schnell, Dean Stonner and Randy Wadle will perform at this year’s Jasper County Relay for Life on June 5 at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

touched by cancer.

Forming a team is a great way to honor somebody, or do something in memory of someone, to celebrate the people that are still fighting the fight,” Jasper County Team Recruitment Chairman Relay for Life Karen Clark said.

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Organizers would like to see someone from each team on the track at any given time.

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A team could be two people or more. A team’s function is to raise funds for research, education, awareness and support for patients and their families and to walk the track throughout the five-hour event.

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Newton High to participate in event at the Goodwill Career Connection Center. / 2A

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Kids Talk “Riding bike.”

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The Newton Daily News recently visited Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and asked students:

What’s your favorite outdoor activity this spring?

“Playing football or soccer, or riding my bike.”

Jordan Atwood

“Playing with my neighbors, Aaron and Nicole; playing hide and seek; riding my bike; playing with chalk; and getting sunshine.”

Brooke Watson

“Shooting at targets with my bow and arrows.”

Ben Breuer

School Calendar What’s Cooking for the week of March 23-27 Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal, toast, applesauce, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: Bacon, egg and cheese on a tortilla, tropical fruit mix, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Breakfast pizza, banana, 100% juice and milk.

Thursday: Waffle sticks with syrup, strawberries, 100% juice and milk.

Friday: Egg casserole, toast, pineapple, mango, 100% juice and milk.

Newton Schools Lunch Menu Monday: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese, tropical fruit mix and a homemade roll. Tuesday: Mexican pizza, mixed salad, refried beans, chips and a banana. Wednesday: Chicken sandwich, baked fries, celery with Sunbutter dip and orange and pear slices. Thursday: Chili with crackers, red peppers, carrots, strawberry applesauce and a homemade cinnamon roll. Friday: Bosco sticks with sauce, mixed Romaine salad, steamed vegetables and peaches.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Mary Beth Lawson and Miranda Kulis are the full-time staff at the Goodwill Career Connection Center, located on the second floor of the Newton DMACC campus’s main building. The center will be the site of a rare event April 29 when Newton High School seniors meet real-life employers from the area for a “mock interview” session.

NHS students to get rare style of employment-skills practice ‘Mock interview’ event set for April 29 at DMACC

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When Newton High School seniors arrive Newton’s Goodwill Career Connection Center on April 29, they’ll have a rare opportunity waiting for them.

The center has arranged a mass “mock interview” session for 163 NHS seniors, allowing them to meet with actual employers for job interviews.

The event will be a chance for the students to get more familiar with the job-interview process, as some will undoubtedly be new at it, and give area employers the opportunity to find out what fields are of interest to the Class of 2015. The center’s coordinator, Miranda Kulis, said the event is as much about young members of the work force building confidence as it is about skills and gaining interview experience. The center, which opened last fall, is on the second floor of Newton’s Des Moines Area Community College campus.

“It’s also a chance to net-

work with people in their career field,” Kulis said. “We had the students submit which fields they were interested in, and we were able to match all of them up with their first choice of fields.”

Kulis said she’s still assembling the list of which area employers will be at the event, but she hopes to have between 40 and 50 companies or institutions represented. She said there will be as heavy an emphasis on getting Jasper County businesses to the mock interviews.

The center is coordinating with the NHS guidance department to make sure students arrive with a résumé and a portfolio. “This is a chance to get a good feeling about what’s out there, and how to interview for it,” Kulis said.

She said there will likely be representatives from the medical, communications, engineering, parks and recreation, manufacturing and other fields.

The employers will begin setting up at 11 a.m., and the first interviews will begin at

noon. Students will be able to present a résumé and a portfolio to employers. Some might be matched up well enough to begin work with those same employers soon after high school graduation, while other positions might be simply research for when a college degree is iminent.

One advantage students will have at the event, as opposed to in an ordinary interview at an employer’s facility, is the practice is where they can succeed, but there are really no consequences if it doesn’t go well.

“It’s a chance to get comfortable,” Kulis said. “And it’s a chance for students to see how they present themselves, and maybe some things to work on.”

To Kulis’s knowledge, this is the first time a Newton event of this scale has allowed students to work specifically on real-life interviewing skills.

“I’ve got a really good feeling about this event,” she said.

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

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The Goodwill Career Connection Center, at the Newton DMACC will host an April 29 event in which Newton High School seniors will meet employers for a “mock interview” session.

Mardelle Aikin Webb, former Reasnor resident, will celebrate her 95th birthday on March 30th. A card shower had been planned by her children, Terry and Judy Aikin of West Des Moines and Pattie Wickliff of Thatcher, Arizona. She also has four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

Cards may be sent to her at PO Box 414, Pima, AZ 85543

What’s Happening for the week of March 23-27 Newton Community School District Monday: Start of Fourth Term. 3 p.m., middle school track at Berg Middle School; 5 to 7 p.m., high school cheerleading tryout practice at Newton High School; 5:30 p.m., AAU baseball; 5:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Aurora Heights; 6:30 p.m., school board meeting at Emerson Hough; 8:30 p.m., school board meeting work session at Emerson Hough.. Tuesday: 3 p.m., middle school track at Berg Middle School; 5 to 7 p.m., high school cheerleading tryout practice at Newton High School; 5 p.m., high school softball practice at Newton High School; 7 p.m., National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at newton High School; 7:15 p.m., baseball open gym at Newton High School. Wednesday: 9:45 a.m., high school senior interview preparation class at Newton High School; 3 to 5 p.m., middle school track at Berg Middle School; 3:30 to 7 p.m., Cafe auditions at Newton High School; 5 p.m., high school cheerleading tryouts at Newton High School; 6 to 9 p.m., After Prom Entertainment meeting at Newton High School. Thursday: 3 to 5 p.m., middle school track at Berg Middle School; 3 p.m., Red Birdie Golf at Aurora Heights Elementary; 5 p.m., high school cheerleading tryouts at Newton High School; 5 p.m., high school softball practice at Newton High School; 5:30 p.m., AAU baseball at Berg Middle School; 5:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson; 6 to 8 p.m., Thomas Jefferson second and third grade music concert at Newton High School. Friday: 3 to 5 p.m., middle school track at Berg Middle School. Saturday: 8 to 10 a.m., high school baseball open gym at Newton High School; 11 a.m., boys varsity soccer scrimmage at H.A. Lynn Stadium in Newton.

Summer media experience for high school students Newton Daily News The Iowa Newspaper Foundation is excited to announce the continuation of a program specifically targeting the next generation of Iowa newspaper professionals.

The INF has again partnered with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation’s Business Horizons program to offer an in- depth media experience for Iowa high school students (9-12 graders.) The Business Horizons program is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on, action-oriented weeklong summer program for high school students who want to learn about the world of business and what the future holds for them. For the fourth year, Business Horizons will offer a media track for students interested in a career in the newspaper industry.

The goal of the media track is to develop the next generation of Iowa newspaper professionals. The program has been designed to spark students’ understanding of the media industry as a viable career opportunity in Iowa.

The camp will be held June 28 to July 2 on the campus of Central College in Pella. High school students who participate in Business Horizons and then go on to attend Central College will be guaranteed a minimum of $14,000 in Central College scholarship assistance. An option to earn college credit will also be available.

An $80 discount is currently being offered for applications postmarked by April 15. At this special discounted rate, the week-long program is only $300. If you are interested in getting involved with the program or know a student who would like to attend, please contact Jana Shepherd at isheoherd@ inanews.com or 515-422-9051

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Stadium press box and conceptual drawings for the new administration and Basics & Beyond High School facility. Administration, Basics & Beyond and other district facilities are planning on moving into the former HyVee building on First Avenue West, after the 20-000-square-foot building is renovated.

Three other items on the agenda are related to the budget for the 2015-16 school year. A revenue purpose statement, consideration of budget guarantee and setting the date and time for a public hearing of the budget are all on the agenda.

The proposed time and date is 6:45 p.m. on April 13 at Emerson Hough as part of the board’s next regular meeting. The board must certify its 201516 budget by April 15.

In the event the regular 2015 Iowa state legislative session does not approve a state education budget by that date, the board is prepared to work with a “zero percent” increase in state funding this year, in order to move forward with planning a budget.

The board is also set to have a budget work session after Monday’s meeting, and has another session set for March 30 at Hough, if needed.

There are also items on the agenda related to refinancing general obligation bonds.

The appointment of Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines to serve as agent in several capacities, consideration that the form of tax-exemption certificate and continuing disclosure certificate be placed on file and a resolution authorizing the issuance of $1.73 million of general obligation school refunding bonds are the items.

The board is also set to hear student representative reports from Marisa Modlin and Elizabeth Pearson of Newton High School.

“It symbolizes that the people who are walking the walk never get a day off from fighting,” Clark said.

Teams should sign up by early April.

There is no cost for a team to sign-up, but each team member is encouraged to raise money as their part in the Jasper County Relay for Life.

To form a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/jaspercountyia.

For further information, contact Karen Clark at 641-792-0530 or skclark@ iowatelecom.net.

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

Survivors Lap Jasper County Relay for life will begin with a special introduction — a survivors lap.

Any cancer survivor in the community is asked to join with fellow survivors in for the lap. This is a celebration of these individuals courageous battle. Family members are asked to walk along their loved ones as well.

Survivors are asked to register for the lap by 5:15 p.m. the night of the event, June 5. Each survivor will receive a special T-shirt that indicates they are a survivor.

Luminary

The event will feature a candlelight ceremony to pay tribute to those who have been affected by cancer. Luminaries are purchased in advanced and will be lit around 9 p.m. June 5. Luminaries honor those who have survived their battle with cancer, those who are still fighting and in memory of those who have passed in battle with the disease.

Each luminary costs $10 and may be purchased online, by mail or at Pence-Reese Funeral Home, 310 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Visit www.relayforlife.org/jaspercountyia or the 2015 Jasper County Relay for Life page on Facebook.

Culvers Fundraising Nights There are two upcoming fundraising nights for teams at Culver’s, 1650 W. 19th St. S. in Newton: April 14 (PEO Chapter ME and Vernon Life Supporters) and May 13 (Stepping Stones and Douglas Cancer Crusaders). All money earned will go toward these teams fundraising efforts. There will also be bake sales and various other efforts around town prior to the June 5.

Sponsorship For information about event sponsorship, contact Carol Hopkey at 641-275-0494.

Contact Kate Malott at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or kmalott@newtondailynews.com

Educational event set for March 26 Newton Daily News Iowa CCI will be hosting a Clean Water Teach-in in Newton from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 3000 N. Fourth Ave. E. At the meeting

speakers will talk about numerous topics relating to Iowa’s water quality including a yetto-be released report

by Iowa Policy Project titled, “Winter Manure Application: Waste of a Resource, Assessing Agriculture Policy Implications for the Mis-

sissippi River Basin,” Iowa CCI’s Clean Water Fight, the Bakken Pipeline and how to win clean water at the Statehouse.

Speakers will be David Osterberg, Founding Director of the Iowa Policy Project and Rep. Dan Kelley.

Principal Continued from Page 1A but the legislature has yet to approve a complete state supplemental aid plan for either of the next two school years.

Rasmusson could not be reached for comment by press time. The board is set to hold a budget workshop on April 6 at its regular monthly meeting on April 20.

“We (board members) keep a watchful eye on the budget, and try to be proactive about these sorts of things,” Rozendaal said. “We could see things were sliding downward, and we feel we did everything we could to try to avoid these kinds of reductions.”

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

Affordable health screenings coming to Newton Newton Daily News Residents living in and around the Newton can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E., will host this community event on April 14.

Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis; and Kidney and thyroid function and more.

Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available.

Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit the website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Kelley, Heartsill visit Newton FFA

Submitted Photo Representatives Dan Kelley, D-Newton, and Greg Heartsill, R-Columbia, visited with Newton FFA President Mike Barr and FFA Vice President Jarret Horn at last week’s Third Annual Iowa Agriculture Leaders Dinner. The dinner was held at the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with Keynote Speaker Jo Luck, Retired President and CEO of Heifer International, addressing the state’s FFA officers, legislators, agricultural and business leaders. Pictured is Horn, Kelley, Heartsill and Barr.

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Munson engagement

Jeff and Donna Jackson of Newton, along with Loren and Tammy Vos of Sully, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Miranda Munson and Jordan Vos.

Miranda is a 2005 Newton Senior High graduate and a 2009 graduate of Central College. She also attended Iowa State University to achieve her master’s degree in English literature. She is an adjunct professor at the Newton DMACC campus and employed at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company as a publications specialist.

Jordan is a 2004 Lynnville-Sully High School graduate and a 2008 graduate of Central College.

He also attended Southwest Minnesota State University to achieve his master’s degree in education and the University of Iowa to achieve his doctorate in physical therapy. He is employed at Total Rehab in Grinnell as a physical therapist.

A May wedding is planned.

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Opinion

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Write On

An ode to Hy-Vee West

By Kate Malott Staff Writer

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Editor’s Note: This column was originally published Aug. 29, 2013.

A long, long time ago, in a land far, far away there was a small grocery store that sat on the main street of a small town.

It was old and quaint, and rather dusty, but its flawed beauty and rare authenticity made it oddly appealing to to those who lived nearby.

The people who went to the store were loyal customers, but, like all good things, its time had come to an inevitable end.

Compared to the new stores of today, with shelves full of endless options and departments with impeccable window presentations, it’s no wonder that such an old, out of style, limited store would close its doors.

After the announcement of a new, contemporary and capacious grocery store underway across town, the stores’ corporate leaders decided the smaller of the two was no longer suitable, or profitable enough, to adequately

provide its neighbors with all of their essential dinner needs.

When they look at the decrepit and abandoned building that sits just off the road on the north side of First Ave. West. and ask what it used to be, that’s the story I’ll tell my loved ones.

I’ll also tell them that at 16-years-old, I got my first job there, worked all throughout high school and occasionally during college breaks.

In the summer of 2007, I returned to Newton for a year after living in Iowa City, and at the time, I was pessimistic about the likelihood of developing new, good friendships in town but quickly life proved me wrong.

Shortly after working at the store, any worry or thought about not being able to reintegrate disappeared from my mind by new or re-established friendships built with co-workers.

We grew up in that small, dinky and dirty store and we

took for granted all those years.

We were a family.

At a small store, employees and regular customers create valuable bonds too. I still remember what family drinks Pepsi products or who bought the most fresh produce, the brand of cigarettes people prefered and who wanted drive-up for their groceries.

I was unfortunately reminded about how important of a role the store had played in years of growing up and self discovery a few weeks ago, when an old co-worker and friend from the store suddenly passed away.

What followed was a strange phone chain with fellow co-workers, forced to notify each other about the sad, untimely loss of our friend.

At the visitation were old management from near and far, other staff, friends and even some of those regular customers came to pay their respects.

The new store is as beauti-

ful as we would have liked and knew it would be, and as much as I complain about its size, I do appreciate its diverse products and the luxuries it provides. Its employees are as helpful as ever and it’s much cleaner than the old store, but, there’s something impersonal about a big store.

The past few weeks, I’ve been glancing at the old store when driving by. I think about all the laughs I’ve had there and all of the good times many of the customers had.

I wish I could pull into the parking lot and run inside for something, but nothing’s there except a bunch of good memories.

No more conveient stop for chicken broth on Thanksgiving day or parking 20 feet from the door.

In memory of Justin McBride (1976-2013).

Contact Kate Malott at 641-792-3121 ext.

6533 or kmalott@newtondailynews.com

The Uprising

Why did Christie settle with Exxon?

Letters to the Editor

Veterans should come before advertising Dan Kelley Newton I appreciate the opportunity to respond to Mr. Doug Bishop’s recent Letter to the Editor, in which he was critical of my vote against an Iowa Lottery policy.

Here’s why I voted the way I did. The Veterans Trust Fund would receive $2.5 million from the lottery under this proposal.

The Iowa Lottery spends $20 million annually in advertising to raise these funds. This is wrong.

Locals don’t support Bakken pipeline proposal Kathy Holdefer Mingo The Des Moines Register recently reported that a majority of Iowans supportthe proposed Bakken crude oil pipeline that would be buried under valuable Iowa farmlands. If you ask those who’re paying attention, you get a very different story.

Neighbors gathered last Saturdayin Mingo to learn how the

Spending $10 on advertising for every $1 towards veterans’ services does not reflect Jasper County values. No serious person can believe this is enough for veterans, especially those most in need.

This effort is not good enough.

We’ve got to get it right.

When I took office, I promised you that I would use my best judgment when considering all bills, and that I would vote in the interests of Jasper County and Iowa. That is what I did with this vote. I kept my promise to you.

So, I’ll continue my work in making sure that every penny of

the Veterans’ Trust Fund is spent on behalf of veterans and their families. While doing so, I’ll also keep working to improve it, so that funds coming into the state are spent properly and with the right priorities. Simply put — veterans should come before advertising.

As always, I am honored to serve as your state representative, and welcome the chance to visit with you. You can contact me year round at my official state legislative email address, which is dan.kelley@legis.iowa.gov. Additionally, feel free to call me at my home, 641-521-9260.

pipeline could affect our land, livelihoods, and communities.

Every attendee — including Rep. Dan Kelley, who is carefully studying the issue, and Ed Fallon, who is walking the nearly 400-mileroute — expressed outrage over potential damage to cropland and water, as wellas to the environment.

More upsetting — reports of pipeline company salespeople pressuring landowners to settle on payments for easements, before the IUB has even held a public hearingon the topic. Folks

are being told that “it’s a done deal,” and they’ll get more now than if they wait for eminent domain to go into effect. Are they buying complacency?

It’s not a done deal! Today, in a quick check of IUB filings for this proposal, I calculated roughly 60 percent object to the project. Manymore object but have yet to take action. Get on record with the IUB, lettingthem know your feelings.

Go to iub.iowa.gov, find docket HLP-2014-0001, and follow the steps to express your views.

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Last week, Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s administration settled New Jersey’s long-standing environmental lawsuit against Exxon Mobil C o r p. for pennies on the dollar. For a decade, the state had been By David Sirota seeking $8.9 billion in damages for pollution at two refineries in the northern part of the state, and yet Christie’s top officials abruptly proposed closing the case for just $225 million.

In the aftermath, as environmentalists express outrage and legislators move to block the settlement, the question on many observers’ minds has been simple: Why did Christie settle?

One possible answer is just as simple: money — more specifically, campaign cash.

According to federal records, Exxon Mobil has donated more than $1.9 million to the Republican Governors Association since Christie’s first run for governor in 2009. That includes $279,000 during Christie’s election and reelection races, and also another half million when he chaired the organization in 2014. Additionally, one of Exxon’s law firms in the New Jersey case also donated $30,000 to the RGA since 2013.

Another possible answer could be relationships.

Christie’s first attorney general worked for Exxon for seven years.

His deputy chief of staff in 2014 left the governor’s office for a job with Exxon’s lobbying firm in Trenton. And weeks before the settlement was announced, one of his cabinet secretaries took a job with Exxon’s New Jersey law firm.

Still another possible answer about why

Christie settled the Exxon case could be found in a little-noticed provision his administration slipped into the annual budget in 2014.

The language in question empowers the governor to divert money obtained from environmental litigation away from pollution cleanup programs and into the state’s general fund, where it can be used to fill budget gaps or finance corporate subsidies. The provision explicitly takes precedence over other state laws designed to direct proceeds from environmental lawsuits into New Jersey’s environmental protection programs.

Because the provision is temporary, remaining in force only until a new budget is enacted, critics say that it effectively encourages Christie’s administration to settle cases as quickly as possible to free up cash that the governor can then tap however he sees fit.

The most expedient way to accelerate a settlement is to lessen the fines sought from the company facing the lawsuit.

“This is money that rightfully belongs to the people of New Jersey to make up for the injury to the environment,” said Jeffrey Tittel, executive director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.

“Instead, the governor is diverting it for other purposes. It’s a twofer: Reduced settlements help the oil companies before Christie’s presidential campaign, and Christie can quickly get more money for the record amounts of corporate subsidies he is handing out.”

So which answer is correct? Is the settlement a product of campaign cash, relationships or budget machinations?

It is hard to say for certain, but in all likelihood it is probably a little bit of all three — plus some presidential campaign calculation sprinkled in.

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Obituaries Frances E. Crouch March 16, 2015 Frances E. “Frankie” Crouch, 93, of Prai-

rie City, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at Mitchell Village Care Center.

A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 at St. John &

Paul Catholic Church in Altoona. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines. Visitation for Frankie will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday,

March 23 at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

Re-Prom: Prom the way you always wanted it Newton Daily News The Young Professionals of Jasper County are hosting the first annual adult (21 and older) Re-Prom at the Iowa Speedway on March 28.

They have partnered with Iowa Speedway for the event and as part of their partnership, all proceeds from Re-Prom will be given to Iowa Speedway Cares as part of YPJC’s continuing effort to support their mission and make a positive impact on Jasper County.

“We want to host more social events that appeal to those of all ages — as there are a lot of new people in Newton and Jasper County that are looking for ways to meet and connect with others,” said YPJC President Danielle Rogers. “An adult prom, where everyone can have the prom they always wanted with their friends, seemed like a great idea for our

spring social.”

The event starts at 7 p.m. when Iowa Speedway will offer pace car rides, around the Fastest Short Track on the Planet for a $25 donation, per ride, to Iowa Speedway Cares.

“We are thrilled for the Young Professionals of Jasper County to host Re-Prom at Iowa Speedway,” said Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. “We create lasting memories here at Iowa Speedway, and we expect this to be another entertaining and memorable event. Don’t miss out.”

The dancing begins at 8 p.m. with a live DJ. With music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and more as well as games and entertainment — there is something for everyone at Re-Prom.

Enjoy drinks and appetizers, photo ops, and much more throughout the night. Free appetizers and beer will be served (while supplies

last) and a full cash bar will be available all night.

You’re encouraged to dress in your favorite (or worst) prom attire — dressing up is not necessary but we bet you will have more fun if you do.

Tickets are available at tikly. co/events/378 for $20 per person and Re-Prom goers are encouraging to plan in advance as anyone would for prom. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $30 per person.

The Young Professionals of Jasper County serve as an impulse to spur personal and community growth through networking, community outreach, and social events. Currently, YPJC hosts two annual community events (Thanks with Franks and the Court House Lighting Chili Cook-Off ) as well as a variety of social and business networking events.

MAT Tumbling competes in Cedar Rapids MAT Tumbling/ Trampoline traveled east to Cedar Rapids to compete at an AAU/USTA sanctioned event. Trampoline and double mini trampoline events were Saturday and tumbling was Sunday. It was a great competition to refine techniques athletes have been working on.

Improvements were seen from all the MAT athletes, with a few achieving their highest point total for the year so far.

MAT came away with six overall high point winners at this meet. The MAT team is looking forward to three more competitions before the state meet April 18-19.

The state meet serves as the only qualifier for the national championships later this summer. For more information, go to www.mattumblers.com.

Tumbling results Sub Beginner Girls: age 4 — Avery Polley, first place Beginner Girls: age 5 — Alyssa Kriegel, third place: age 6 — Elyse Ranson, fourth place: age 7 — Kaylie Andrews, fifth place; Paige Ward, first place; Ame-

lia Ranson, third place Beginner Boys: age 6 — Joseph Rechtfertig, first place Advanced Beginner Girls: age 7 — Finley Allen, third place: Janiyah Jackson, fourth place; age 12 — Lily Roberts, ninth place; Tatum Rechtfertig, first place Sub Novice Girls: age 8 — Emma Fresh, fourth place: age 9 — Devyn Caves, first place: age 10 — Avery Mull, third place: age 11 — Dylann Beiner, first place; Brittany Sichra, first place: age 12 — Autumn Tiernan, first place; Ashley Vansickle, third place Novice Girls: age 9 — Sara Huffman, first place: age 11 — Lyris Kapayou, first place; Emma Bair, second place Intermediate Girls: age 11-12 — Kyah Siegert, first place Sub Advanced Girls: age 11-12 — Alexis Farrell, first place: age 1314 — Alyvia Chadderdon, first place; Alivia Hoffman, second place Advanced Girls: age 1314 — Steph Slaven, first place (tie); Stacy Slaven ,first place (tie): age 1516 — Chelsea Trotter,

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

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Fry will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at McCann Center in Newton. The Monsignor T.J. McCann Council of the Knights of Columbus serve fish meals each Friday during Lent.

• Legislative Coffee will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Hy-Vee, 1501 First Ave. E. in Newton.

The Jasper County League of Women Voters will host the final Legislative Coffee of the 2015 Iowa Legislative Session. Rep. Dan Kelley, Rep. Greg Heartsill and Senator Chaz Allen plan to be there.

• Legislative Forum will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday at Monroe City Hall, 203 Sherman St. in Monroe. Rep. Greg Heartsill and Sen. Amy Sinclair will be discussing the 2015 session of the Iowa legislature and answering constituent questions.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

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

• Monthly Blue Grass and Country Music Jam Session and Potluck will begin at noon Saturday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. Open to the public.

• Movie Night will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at Kellogg United Methodist Church, 417 Second St. in Kellogg. For more information visit the Kellogg UMC Facebook page or email morgans@pcpartner.net.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Sunday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Beauty for Ashes will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 8 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Boundaries women’s study will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• R.E.L.I.S.H will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. To learn more about the group, call Jennifer Barnett at 641-787-3074.

• Celebrate Recovery women’s study will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

Submitted Photo Dylann Beiner, 11, placed first in her age division in Sub Novice Girls.

first place: age 17 & over — Mackensie Schuster, third place Double Mini Trampoline Results Beginner Boys: age 6 — Joseph Rechtfertig, first place Beginner Girls: age 6 — Elyse Ranson, second place: age 7 — Amelia Ranson, third place: age 11 — Emma Bair, first place: age 12 — Tatum Rechtfertig, first place Novice Girls: age 12 — Mikayla Creech,first place Intermediate Girls: age 9 — Sara Huffman, second place: age 11-12 — Kyah Siegert, first place; Ashley VanSickle, third place Advanced Girls: age 15-

16 — Chelsea Trotter, first place: age 17 & over — Mackensie Schuster, first place Trampoline Results Beginner Girls: age 7 — Amelia Ranson, third place:age 11 — Emma Bair, first place: age 12 — Tatum Rechtfertig, third place Intermediate Girls: age 9 — Sara Huffman, first place: age 11- 12 — Kyah Siegert, first place: Mikayla Creech, third place; Ashley VanSickle, fourth place Advanced Girls: age 1516 — Chelsea Trotter, first place: age 17 & over — Mackensie Schuster, first place

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • David W. Albertson, 40, of Newton, is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled him over in the 1800 block of North Fourth Avenue West at 10:55 p.m.

Tuesday. He was cited and released to appear.

• Kasie L. Beaver, 23, of Reasnor, is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled her over in the 1500 block of First Street North

at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday.

She was cited and released to appear.

• David L. Smith, 58, of Newton, is charged with driving while barred after authorities found him at 402 W. Ninth St. S. at 2:37 p.m.

March 13. Officers noticed his vehicle and found he had a revoked license. He was cited and released to appear.

• Charles S. Vaughn, 50, of Newton, is charged third-degree burglary after authorities were called to

107 E. 17th St. N. at 12:56 a.m. Wednesday. Officers were called to a burglary and found Vaughn in the office of the laundromat. He said he was just looking around.

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Casual remark cuts deeper than what friend intended DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Tina,” was very hurt by a friend recently. Her friend “Sally” called her “cheap” during a conversation (“she’s cheap like you”). Sally didn’t intend it to be hurtful, just an illustration — but my wife is very upset about it.

We use coupons when we grocery shop or dine out; we also watch our thermostats, recycle, etc. On the other hand, we have sent our children to university without loans, our mortgage is paid off, we have traveled extensively and our net worth is north of a million dollars with no debt. How do I make Tina realize that Sally’s comment should not upset her so? — THRIFTY IN TEXAS DEAR THRIFTY: What happened was unfortunate because the problem may be that Sally simply chose the wrong word. What she probably meant was that your wife is frugal. The difference between “frugal” and “cheap” is that being frugal is a VIRTUE. Because Sally hurt your wife’s feelings, Tina needs to tell her how it made her feel so Sally can apologize to her before it causes a permanent rift.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a teenage girl who has a fantastic life, a loving family, great grades in school and a nice house.

I have a problem that seems to be taking over my life: I’m very anxious.

At first, it seemed I was just a worrywart, but lately, it’s been nuts. I’m terrified someone in my family is going to die and I worry obsessively over it. I try to think it’s going to be all right, but my anxiety just overtakes me.

I’m terrified of death and that my parents or my siblings will die tomorrow. I don’t know who to tell. My parents freak out over the slightest thing.

Please help me. — WORRYWART IN ARIZONA DEAR WORRYWART: Many young people harbor the same fear you have. But because you say your parents tend to “freak out” at the slightest thing, I can’t help but wonder if a tendency toward high anxiety runs in your family.

Assuming that your family members are in good health, your preoccupation with the idea they might suddenly die should be discussed with a licensed psychotherapist. Ideally, you should tell your parents what’s going on, but if you’re afraid to talk to them and ask for help, then speak to a counselor at school so the counselor can bring it to their attention. Because this is troubling you to the extent that you have written to me, please don’t procrastinate.

DEAR ABBY: How do you politely refuse to hug or shake someone’s hand because of a medical issue that lowers your resistance to infection?

I had a stem cell transplant 18 months ago because of a recurrence of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I’m now on a drug that keeps my white blood count low. If I get a fever, I could end up in the hospital. I have been in remission for over a year and look healthy.

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HUMBOLDT — A northern Iowa sheriff said a man hacked away at his fingers in a desperate bid to free his trapped hand from beneath a vehicle.

Michael Bohan got a flat tire Tuesday while on his rural Humboldt mail route and planned to take care of it the next day. His brother-in-law Dave Holst spotted Bohan’s vehicle Wednesday and soon saw that the vehicle had fallen off jacks and that Bohan was trapped, his left hand stuck in a wheel mechanism.

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CRYSTAL LAKE — The death of a 4-year-old boy who was pulled from an icy lake in northern Iowa has been ruled an accident.

Hancock County Sheriff Scott Dodd said Thursday that 4-year-old Joel Nedved, of Crystal Lake, likely walked onto the ice and fell over the edge into open water while he was playing with his father and the family dog last week.

Waterloo museum seeks return of mobile space exhibit WATERLOO — Waterloo museum officials say thieves have stolen a trailer that held a mobile space exhibit designed for children. An official with the Carl A. & Peggy J. Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, which is part of the Grout Museum District, says the unmarked trailer usually is parked under the U.S. Highway 218 overpass during the winter to shield it from snow and rain. He suspects the culprits hooked the trailer to a vehicle and stole it earlier this month.

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CLEAR LAKE — The Iowa State Patrol says one person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 in Cerro Gordo County. The state patrol says the Thursday afternoon crash happened after a semitrailer hit the back of a pickup truck that had stalled on the highway. The pickup’s passenger, 67-year-old Joleen McCrary of Traer, died in the crash. The truck’s driver, 67-year-old Mark McCrary of Traer, was injured.

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DES MOINES — Legislation that would create an online voter registration system for Iowa residents passed the Senate Thursday, but it’s unclear whether it will advance in the House.

The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 26-20 Thursday along party lines for the bill. That tends to show what kind of support it might get in the Republican-led House.

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Magazine publisher Meredith finds success focusing on women The Associated Press DES MOINES — The nation’s top publisher of magazines and websites for women has its origins in a journal sold door-to-door featuring tips to help farmers get ahead in the early 1900s.

From there, Meredith Corp. grew and evolved, surviving depression, recession, the Internet and an increasingly crowded field of magazine competitors to now reach more than 200 million people a month.

It has done it by developing a keen understanding of its readers, using its huge database to hone in on how women seek and use information in the areas of food, home, parenthood and health.

Its portfolio includes Better Homes and Gardens, one of the most widely read magazines in the nation, and Allrecipes, the world’s largest digital food brand visited online more than 1 billion times a year by home cooks.

“They unapologetically and enthusiastically deliver both content and product experiences around that particular woman and they know more about her than anybody else,” said Mary Berner, CEO of MPA-The Association of Magazine Media, an industry trade group.

Meredith has compiled an unmatched database of 100 million women with an average of 800 data points for each one. That’s detailed information on about three-quarters of American homeowners, which helps the company cross-market its products.

“If you come to Better Homes and Gardens you might come because you’re a decorator. You might come because you’re a gardener. You might come because you’re interested in food,” CEO Stephen Lacy said. “We need to know that because if you’re interested in food we might say, ‘What do you think of Rachel Ray?’ or, ‘What do you think of

The Associated Press IOWA CITY — State legislators are pushing to make it much harder to release police officer body camera videos, undermining their promise as a tool people can use to hold law enforcement accountable.

Lawmakers in at least 15 states have introduced bills to exempt video recordings of police encounters with citizens from state public records laws, or to limit what can be made public.

Their stated motive: preserving the privacy of people being videotaped, and saving considerable time and money that would need to be spent on public information requests as the technology quickly becomes more widely used.

Advocates for open government and civil rights are alarmed.

Police departments nationwide are already spending millions to outfit officers with cameras and archive the results. In this latest clash between the people’s right to know and government authority, the responsibility to record controversial encounters, retain copies and decide what to make public mostly rests with the same police.

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Book Madness continues at the Newton Public Library Sweet 16 Vote for your favorite books to make it past the Sweet 16. This display is located right inside the library gates and any of the books can be checked out. Each voter will be entered for prizes. Vote now.

Library Closure The library will close from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday for staff training.

The 24/7 book drop is available on the west side of the library for book returns.

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Morning Movie Want to wake up to a movie? Then join us at 10:30 a.m. April 1 in the library meeting room for a showing of Million Dollar Arm. Free movie, no fool!

Professional Development Book Club Change in discussion date. Looking to network and learn new skills? Join us for a networking book club at noon April 1 in the library conference Room. We will

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be discussing “360 Degree Leader” by Maxwell. Ask for a copy of the book at the information desk.

Renew Books Online In the library catalog (www.newton.lib.ia.us, click on Catalog), go to: My Account and Review My Account. Log in by typing your library card # (no spaces) next to User ID: , then click on Display User Information. In your account, click on Checkouts and checkmark items you want to renew by clicking in the box to the left of each title. When done, click on Renew Selected Items.

NCS hosts Kindergarten Roundup March 31 Newton Daily News

Submitted Photo Six local law enforcement officers from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Newton Police Department (NPD) recently completed a 32 hour block of training through the Department of Homeland Security in Playas, N.M. The training focused on the prevention of and response to suicide bombing incidents with an emphasis on tactical team response. Pictured are Deputy Josh Britton, JCSO; Officer Brian Foster, NPD; Lieutenant Aaron Groves, JCSO; Deputy Mike Gunsaulus, JCSO; Deputy Marc Headington, JCSO; Lieutenant Wayne Winchell, NPD; and officers from the Demopolis, Ala. tactical team and the Fairbanks, Alaska tactical team.

Newton Christian School will host its annual Kindergarten Roundup from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m.

March 31 at the school, 1710 N. 11th Ave. E. in Newton.

Newton Christian School is an accredited, interdenominational, private school well regarded for its nurturing environment, which specializes in academic, moral and spiritual development. It has small class sizes, with a 10/1 average student to teacher ratio.

The school offers several specials including art, Spanish, music, library, P.E., chapel, field trips and integrates the use of technology at all grade levels.

Parents who intend to send their child to roundup are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on 6:30 p.m. March 24 at the school.

To register, call the school office by March 24 at 641-792-1924 or email ncs@iowatelecom.net.

Newton resident Gipe named presidential scholar at AIB DES MOINES — Ashley Gipe, of Newton, has been honored as a Presidential Scholar at AIB College of Business for the 2014-15 winter term.

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46 killed, 100 injured in suicide attacks on Yemen mosques The Associated Press ADEN — Triple suicide bombers hit a pair of mosques crowded with worshippers in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Friday, killing 46 and injuring 100 others, according to medical officials. The attackers targeted mosques controlled by Shiite rebels.

A report on the rebel-owned Al-Masirah TV channel said the bombers attacked the Badr and al-Hashoosh mosques during midday prayers on Friday, traditionally the most crowded time of the week.

There was no immediate casualty report. It added that hospitals were urging citizens to donate blood.

Witnesses said that at least two suicide bombers attacked inside the Badr mosque. One walked inside the mosque and detonated his device, causing panic as dozens of worshippers rushed toward the outside gates. A second suicide bomber then attacked amid the panicked crowds trying to escape.

One witness at the al-Hashoosh mosque, located in Sanaa’s northern district, said that he was thrown two meters

away by the blast.

“The heads, legs and arms of the dead people were scattered on the floor of the mosque,” Mohammed al-Ansi told The Associated Press, adding, “blood is running like a river.”

Al-Ansi added that many of those who didn’t die in the explosion were seriously injured by shattered glass falling from the mosque’s windows.

He recalled running for the door along with other survivors and hearing one man screaming, “come back, save the injured!”

The Shiite TV network aired footage from inside al-Hashoosh mosque, where screaming volunteers were using bloodied blankets to carry away victims. One of the dead included a small child.

Corpses were lined up on the mosque floor and carried away in pick-up trucks.

The attacks come a day after intense gun battles in the southern city of Aden, between rival troops loyal to Yemen’s former and current president, left 13 dead and forced closure of the city’s international airport.

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The Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, swept down from their northern strongholds and seized the capital in September. Allied with ousted former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh, they now control at least nine of Yemen’s 21 provinces. Earlier this year they put Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, the western-backed president, under house arrest. Hadi has since fled to the southern city of Aden, where he established a temporary capital and maintains he is still the legitimate president.

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SOUTH BEND, Ind.— Carrie Swing wasn’t alarmed when her fifth-grade daughter, Ivy, spent a day in a firstgrade classroom at her San Francisco school, filling out worksheets and helping younger students read because no substitute could be found for her absent teacher.

But when it happened the next four days too, Swing became so concerned that she considered quitting her public relations job to homeschool her daughter.

“The situation was really awful,” Swing said.

“The kids had a sense of, ‘Nobody’s in charge here,’ and I think that was really hard on them.”

Although Ivy’s school represents an extreme example, districts throughout the country have reported struggles finding substitute teachers. School officials say the shortage worsened as the unemployment rate improved, and job seekers who might have settled for a part-time job such as substitute teaching are now insisting on full-time positions with better pay and benefits.

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L O N G M O N T, Colo. — A Colorado woman accused of cutting open the belly of a pregnant woman and removing her unborn baby went to great lengths to show her family she was expecting a baby herself, even arranging to meet her husband for a pre-natal appointment on the day of the attack, authorities said.

But when Dynel Lane’s husband came home to get her, he found her covered in blood and a baby gasping for breath in a bathtub.

Lane told her husband she suffered a miscarriage, and he took her and the baby to a hospital, where she was later arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and other crimes. Police wrote in her arrest affidavit that she lured the pregnant stranger to her home with a Craigslist ad for baby clothes and then cut her open.

The gruesome case shocked Colorado and revived a highly charged debate in that state over when a fetus

AP Photo In this photo, substitute teacher Jodi Smith teaches a fifth grade class at Riverside Intermediate School in Fishers, Ind. School districts throughout the county have reported struggles to find substitute teachers.

founded the Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State, which in 2008 spun off into an online training program for substitutes. He said he’s unaware of any national statistics about unfilled substitute teaching posts, although an unscientific survey conducted by his organization last year found 48 percent of districts responding reported severe or somewhat severe shortage of substitute teachers.

In Washington state, a preliminary survey late

last year by the Office of the State Actuary found 84 of 94 school districts that responded had trouble finding substitutes.

In West Virginia, lawmakers voted in 2013 to require central office administrators to fill in for absent teachers three days a year because of a shortage.

Gary Zgunda, director for human resources and student services at Hamilton Southeastern Schools in Fishers, Indiana, 15 miles northeast of Indianapolis, said the

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A frequent source of substitutes has been education majors looking for experience. But officials say fewer college students are choosing teaching as a career path, in part because of recent layoffs and concerns about new education standards, including efforts in some states to link teacher evaluations with student test scores.

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District Attorney Stan Garnett said he will wait for the results of an autopsy on the baby, planned for Friday, to determine when and how the baby died and what charges to file.

“I’ve never quite seen this fact pattern before,” he said.

While drifting in and out of consciousness, the 26-year-old woman, who was nearly 8 months pregnant with a baby girl, told police she did not know Lane and only went to her house in response to the ad, affidavit states.

A doctor told investigators the incision in the mother’s belly was well performed and would have required some research on Cesarean births.

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Ring of light: Total eclipse over Svalbard islands in Arctic The Associated Press

AP Photo In this March 11 file photo, relatives weep as they bury a loved one suspected of dying from the Ebola virus at a new graveyard on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia. In a delay that might have costs lives, the World Health Organization resisted calling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a public health emergency until the summer of 2014, two months after staff raised the possibility.

Emails: UN health agency resisted declaring Ebola emergency The Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — In a delay that some say may have cost lives, the World Health Organization resisted calling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a public health emergency until last summer, two months after staff raised the possibility and long after a senior manager called for a drastic change in strategy, The Associated Press has learned.

Among the reasons the United Nations agency cited in internal deliberations: worries that declaring such an emergency — akin to an international SOS — could anger the African countries involved, hurt their economies or interfere with the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

Those arguments struck critics, experts and several former WHO staff as wrong-headed.

“That’s like saying

you don’t want to call the fire department because you’re afraid the fire trucks will create a disturbance in the neighborhood,” said Michael Osterholm, a prominent infectious diseases expert at the University of Minnesota.

In public comments, WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan has repeatedly said the epidemic caught the world by surprise.

“The disease was unexpected and unfamiliar to everyone, from (doctors) and laboratory staff to governments and their citizens,” she said in January. Last week, she told an audience in London that the first sign that West Africa’s Ebola crisis might become a global emergency came in late July, when a consultant fatally ill with the disease flew from Liberia to a Nigerian airport.

But internal documents obtained by AP

show that senior directors at the health agency’s headquarters in Geneva were informed of how dire the situation was early on and held off on declaring a global emergency. Such an alert is meant to trigger a surge in outside help, or, as a WHO document put it, “ramps up political pressure in the countries affected” and “mobilizes foreign aid and action.”

When WHO experts discussed the possibility of an emergency declaration in early June, one director viewed it as a “last resort.”

The delay in declaring an emergency was one of many critical problems that hobbled the agency’s ability to contain the epidemic. When aid agency Doctors Without Borders warned Ebola was spiraling out of control, WHO contradicted it, even as WHO’s own scientists called for backup.

LONGYEARBYEN — For the best view of the solar spectacle of the year, Svalbard eclipsed the Faeroe Islands.

Sky-gazers in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard popped champagne corks, oohed and aahed as they witnessed a total solar eclipse Friday under perfect weather conditions.

A clear sky over the Arctic islands offered a full view of the sun’s corona — a faint ring of rays surrounding the moon — that is only visible during a total eclipse.

“I was just blown away.

I couldn’t believe it,” said Hilary Castle, a 58-yearold visitor from London.

Meanwhile, a blanket of clouds blocked thousands of people from experiencing the full effect in the Faeroes in the North Atlantic — the only other place on land where the eclipse was total. About 20,000 visitors had traveled to the two island groups to watch the spectacle.

“Well it was very close,” said Fred Espenak, a retired NASA scientist

visiting the Faeroe Islands. “If the eclipse had been 25 minutes later, it would have been fantastic. But the clouds ruined it for us. So I’m very disappointed.”

A solar eclipse happens when the moon lines up between the sun and the Earth. This casts a lunar shadow on the Earth’s surface and obscures the sun. During a partial eclipse, only part of the sun is blotted out.

In the northern Faeroes, Sigrun Skalagard said birds went silent and dogs started howling when the daylight suddenly disappeared.

“Some people were surprised to see how fast it became dark,” she said.

The total eclipse lasted for 2 minutes and 45 seconds in the Faeroes.

In Svalbard, less than 620 miles from the North Pole, a few hundred people had gathered on a flat frozen valley overlooking the mountains, and people shouted and yelled as the sudden darkness came. A group of people opened bottles of champagne, saying it was in keeping with a total solar eclipse tradition.

“It was just fabulous,

just beautiful and at the same time a bit odd and it was too short,” said Mary Rannestad, 60, from Minnesota.

A partial solar eclipse could be seen across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Britain’s Met Office said 95 percent of the sun was covered in the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetland Islands, and one percent less further south in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Cloudy weather put a lid across large parts of the continent, making it hard to see the eclipse.

However, a thin cloud cover allowed people in Stockholm to watch the eclipse without protective glasses, as the faint disk of the sun could be seen through the overcast sky.

Across Europe, people were warned against looking directly at the sun — but that wasn’t the only hazard. In Switzerland police said a 49-year-old man in the eastern town of Baar was taken to a hospital with a suspected broken leg after falling off a roughly 50-centimeter (20-inch) high ramp as he watched the eclipse.

NYC Mayor: Landlords who help homeless can get cash reward The Associated Press NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio is asking New York City landlords to make vacant units in their buildings available to homeless families in exchange for cash rewards.

The mayor is making the appeal in record-

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The bonus is in addition to city funds that help homeless families with rent.

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The goal of the program is to move families from the shelter system into homes. Many families who qualify have full-time jobs but cannot meet moving and rent costs.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Georges Niang sat bent over with a towel draped over his head and his face in his hands.

Iowa State’s All-Big 12 forward was at a momentary loss for words.

He even apologized for not being able to describe his emotions after the ninth-ranked and third-seeded Iowa State Cyclones lost 60-59 to 14th-seeded UAB on Thursday in the first major upset of the NCAA Tournament.

“All the expectations this team had and then you’re just bounced the first game of the NCAA Tournament,” Niang said. “I can’t tell you how terrible I feel.”

It was the second year of heartbreak for Niang, who broke a bone in his right foot in the Cyclones’ opening win in last year’s tournament on their way to the Sweet 16. Their leading scorer played only eight minutes of the first half with foul trouble, though he managed to finish the game with only 11 points.

“I let a lot of people down,” Niang said. “It’s just tough to just sit and have this be a reality.”

Iowa State (25-9) came into the South Regional looking for a much longer run than a year ago, when it reached the regional semifinals without Niang. The Cyclones

AP Photo UAB Blazers forward Tosin Mehinti (21) blocks a shot by Iowa State Cyclones forward Jameel McKay (1) during Thursday’s second-round game of the 2015 NCAA men’s tournament. The Blazers pulled the first major upset of the tournament, beating No. 3 seeded Cyclones, 60-59, in the South Regional at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.

just couldn’t match the scrappy Blazers on the boards and couldn’t hold onto a 55-51 lead with 3:13 left.

Cyclones coach Fred Hoiberg called it as tough a loss as he’s had.

The Cyclones had won five straight, rallying from double-digit defi-

cits in each on their way to the Big 12 Tournament title. Hoiberg said they had an emotional three days in Kansas City and were not helped by playing the first game Thursday.

“I’m not going to make any excuses,” Hoiberg said. “You’ve

got to come out and play 40 minutes ... I don’t know. Maybe we should have let them get up double digits.

That’s kind of how we play our best.”

Iowa State wound up as the first No. 3 seed to go down on the day. Baylor fol-

lowed within the hour, a 57-56 loser to No. 14 seed Georgia State.

That makes this the third straight year a 14 seed has upset a No. 3 seed, and further damaged the reputation of the Big 12.

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Hawk relay teams win SICL Indoor titles

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News GRINNELL — Track is an individual sport and a team sport.

In their only indoor track meet of the 2015 season, Lynnville-Sully’s girls and boys turned in their top performances Thursday in relay races. The Hawk girls are the South Iowa Cedar League indoor 4x400-meter relay champion while the Hawk boys claimed the SICL indoor 1,600-meter distance medley relay title.

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bined to win the girls’ 4x400 relay race in 4 minutes, 36.97 seconds at Grinnell College’s Bear Athletic Center. Individually, Lynnville-Sully’s girls did not have an event champion, but posted 15 top-10 finishes.

On the track in the 1,600 distance medley relay, Lynnville-Sully’s Ross Van Wyk, Sage Ehresman, Noah Engle and Canyon Kuhlmann posted a winning time of 4:05.73. Second place in the boys’ relay race went to Colfax-Mingo — a soon-to-be SICL member — in 4:18.13.

“We are very pleased with our effort and the way we finished the track meet tonight,” said Mike Parkinson, Lynnville-Sully boys’ head coach. “Our team has a lot of youth and potential.

Our young men have been working hard every day with some high achieving

goals in mind.”

The Hawk boys were just like the girls — no individual champions at the conference indoor meet, but turned in 12 top-10 finishes.

Shelby Davis paced the Lynnville-Sully girls with two second-place finishes.

Davis was second in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4 feet, 8 inches, and finished in a tie for second in the shot put at 32-2. Rasmusson claimed second in the 400-meter dash in 1:05.11 and Vos was eighth in 1:14.76.

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Tigerhawk teams find success at SICL indoor meet

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News GRINNELL — Starting next fall, Colfax-Mingo athletics will move into the South Iowa Cedar League.

Thursday, the Tigerhawk track and field teams gave the conference a glimpse at what to expect as the Colfax-Mingo girls claimed two wins, a second and two thirds at the SICL indoor meet at Grinnell College.

The Tigerhawk boys did

not win an event but came up with three runner-up finishes and a pair of thirds on the night.

Tigerhawk sophomore Dakota Hostetter was the big winner for the girls. She won the 1,500-meter run and anchored the Tigerhawks to a title in the distance medley relay.

McKinzie Tjaden was part of the winning distance medley team and she was third in the 200-meter dash, only trailing two 2014

state qualifiers.

“We were pleased with how we ran tonight,” Colfax-Mingo girls coach Zach Tomas said. “We really did a nice job.”

Hostetter won the 1,500 in 5 minutes, 36.44 seconds and her senior teammate, Ivy Moore, was third in 5:58.85. Moore ran on the Tigerhawks’ second-place 4x800 relay team that was clocked at 11:40.53.

The distance medley included Amy Russell, Tjaden, Bailey Pease

and Hostetter, while the 4x800 foursome was Pease, Moore, Sara Lahart and Kennedi Hostetter.

Tjaden’s third-place time in the 200 was clocked at 28.95. Montezuma’s Katie Maschmann (27.22) and BGM’s Jolissa Kriegel (27.27) were first and second, respectively.

Maschmann won the 200 meter state title last year, while Kriegel was the state runner-up.

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Not a typical sports journalist; more than that We all use stereotypes. We make natural assumptions.

We do it concerning athletes.

We do it concerning sports journalists.

After covering my first Kansas City Chiefs game as a photographer, I went back to my parents’ home for dinner and told them they brought me up wrong. Of course, the expression on By Jocelyn Sheets Mom and Dad’s faces were of disbelief of Newton Daily News what they just heard.

“You taught me to Sports Editor be polite, to say excuse me and be aware of others as I moved around, so I didn’t get in people’s way. That’s not how it is on the sidelines of a football game,” I said.

My parents laughed as I told them of my experience.

I am not your typical sports journalist. I’m not your typical journalist.

I don’t drink coffee nor do I hang on every word spoken, tweeted, or even written by the talking heads on ESPN, Fox Sports or any other sports publication. I don’t know all the statistics of every player and team — not even local ones. I have to look things up.

I disappointed those in the Daily News newsroom this week when I declined to be a part of a NCAA men’s basketball bracket pool. No, I’m not anti-social. I’m just not that into basketball. I have my own type of March Madness.

I’m not immersed in sports 24-7.

Sometimes it feels like I am because I work as a community journalist on a small daily. Local sports drive my job. Those are the stories I’m most interested in.

Hey, I admit to being a football junkie. I’ll watch almost any team play at the college or professional level. I love Kansas State athletics. I love the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. I follow those teams.

Though much of my life revolves around sports, it is not the be-all and end-all of my existence. Nor is it for athletes.

A couple of weeks ago Newton High had its spring musical “Hello Dolly.” Reading the list of students involved on stage, backstage and in the pit orchestra, there were many of Newton’s student-athletes involved.

Over the 30-plus years, I’ve worked in journalism, I’ve noticed a lot of the top students in high schools are athletes or other students who are active in music, art, drama or other extra-curricular activities.

I’m not single-minded. I grew up loving music — played the trumpet until five years ago. Still love music. I love reading books, actual books you hold in your hand and turn pages.

There’s nothing like cracking open a new hardback novel — I have a new James Patterson mystery, which I just began to read this week, given to me at Christmas by my nephew.

There are times we all need to decompress. Sitting on the couch with popcorn watching black and white movies is a way I can do that.

Former New York Yankee slugger Bernie Williams is a classically trained guitarist. The late Wayman Tisdale, former start for Oklahoma and the NBA, was a very good jazz bassist.

Hey, you can come and talk sports with me anytime. I love that. We can also talk music, literature, art, drama or about family. Bragging about my niece and nephews is something I do really well.

We just can’t pigeon-hole people by the job they do or even by the one sport they do the best. I know a lot of people who really get caught up in March Madness. That’s their cup of tea.

Me, you might find me sipping a cup of tea sitting in a chair on my balcony enjoy a warm spring day.

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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Wanda M. Kiesey, Deceased, who died on or about February 22, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of March, 2015, the last will and testament of Wanda M. Kiesey, deceased, bearing date of the 16th day of June, 1989, *----------------------------------was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven Mintle and Richard May were 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 whose identities are will ascertainable, or reasonably 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 11th day of March, 2015.

Steven Mintle Richard May Executors of estate 4723 E. 136th St. N. Grinnell, IA 50112 14644 N. 30th Ave. E. Grinnell, IA 50112 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Dale A. Lamb, Attorney for executor 717 5th Ave. Grinnell, IA 50112 Address Date of second publication 20th day of March, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 March 13 & 20

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Public Notices Classifieds The Colfax-Mingo Community School District is seeking bids from a company to provide for weed control, services fertilizer application, mowing and weed-eating, and general landscape maintenance for the following school locations: C-M Bus Barn 1000 North Walnut, Colfax C-M Elementary School 20 West Broadway, Colfax C-M Middle School 307 W. Mohawk Dr, Mingo C-M High School 204 N. League Rd, Colfax Please provide references.

Service provider is encouraged to visit the sites.

Please contact Superintendent Marty Lucas at (515) 674-3646 to schedule a visit the week of March 23, 2015.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Return bids via mail or email to Superintendent Marty Lucas on or before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 mlucas@colfaxmingo.org Ph: 515-674-3646 Fx: 515-674-3285 March 20

CITY OF KELLOGG MARCH 9, 2015 Kellogg City Council met in regular session on March 9, 2015 with Mayor Van Waardhuizen Council members presiding. present Frymoyer, Parsons, Leavens, and Hinshaw. Absent: Aldrich.

Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Parsons to accept the minutes as mailed and the financial as prepared. Passed unanimously.

Steve Wertz inquired about building a deck at 626 Water Council would like a Street. sketch of the structure before issuing the permit. Steve also requested to have the ground graded and seeded where the He water line was repaired. requested to have the culvert cleaned out on the East side of the drive.

Resolution # 2015-1 was introduced by Frymoyer and seconded by Leavens to adopt the 2015-2016 Budget. Roll call vote Ayes; Frymoyer, Parsons, Leavens and Hinshaw. Nays: None.

Leavens reported she has contacted Griffith Construction about the doors for the fire department truck bays. This is a low priority at this time but is on his list to do.

Dhondt reported the bids he has gotten for a new maintenance The Dodge 550 with truck. sander and bed is $60,153.00 and the Ford F550 with sander and box is $63,903.00.

Dhondt also presented a bid from PC Partner for a security system for the Park, Shop, and the burn dump for $4980 for installation and the monthly fee of $125.00 per month. Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Hinshaw to table until next month and have PC Partner give a presentation.

Passed unanimously.

Mayor Van Waardhuizen read a letter from Judy Parsons Jones concerning the Park and the Trust fund. She would like to have the money transferred to her to use for the flower beds at the park. The code states the fund is for the betterment of the park which is to be administered by the City . Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Leavens to fund the park with up to $1000 to assist with the betterment of the park. Passed unanimously.

Leavens addressed the Council concerning her perception of the accountability of the council members. Leavens tendered her resignation as council member immediately.

Motion by Hinshaw and seconded by Frymoyer to present the bills. Passed unanimously.

February Payroll.............5,534.08 February FICA (City Share).......... ....................................... 423.36 February IPERS (City Share)....... ....................................... 494.20 Airgas North Central..........101.30 Alliant Energy.................3,150.04 American Banker Insurance Co. . . ..........................................897.00 Black Hills Energy.............941.99 Bound Tree Medical..........335.60 Brown Tiling....................1,813.00 Caldwell & Brierly PLLC....523.75 Dodds Trash Hauling......1,814.58 Farver True Value...............25.56 First Choice Accounting....200.00 Fleet Services.....................75.08 Hach Company..................116.28 Heartland Coop.................599.54 Hickenbottom Inc................47.60 Iowa Association of Municipal... ..........................................455.16 John Deer Financial............70.02 Kellogg Fire Dept...............305.00 Kellogg Post Office............151.00 Kellogg Township Fire Dept......... ............................................41.50 Keystone Lab....................124.60 Municipal Supply...............421.70 News Printing Company....189.84 Office of Auditor.................900.00 Partner Communications...336.94 Platinum Business.............480.43 Rhonda Guy...................1,184.00 Safeguard..........................132.09 Van Maanen Electric.........295.20 Receipts:....................$43,173.66 Disbursements:..........$28,205.74 Motion by Hinshaw and seconded by Leavens to accept the bills as presented. Passed unanimously.

Motion by Hinshaw and seconded by Parsons to adjourn.

Passed unanimously.

Shirley Schippers Clerk Scot Van Waardhuizen Mayor March 20 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA M. KIESEY, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036656 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Wanda M. Kiesey, Deceased, who died on or about February 22, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of March, 2015, the last will and testament of Wanda M. Kiesey, deceased, bearing date of the 16th day of June, 1989, *----------------------------------was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven Mintle and Richard May were 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

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2 HEDGE posts, 1 about 6 ft. & 1 about 5 ft., perfect for corner post. $25. or both for $40. Pillsbury Doughboy, Styrofoam display with stand, approximately 4 foot tall. $20. 641792-4664.

40 GALLON Rubber maid tote $10., 5 gallon oak leaf crock with 3 cracks 1 gal.

Moonshine jug (no markings) $15. each, 2 deviled egg plates $2. each, 20 piece utensilsparing knives, butcher, steak, $15., 2 3” Goebel figurines, 1 Santa Claus and 1 Boy blowing horn $8. each, old glass ink well from desk $15. 792-8017.

1610 W. 7th St. S. • Large, 2 BR, 1 BA or 2 BR, 2 BA • Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher & Microwave • Heat Paid • Laundry Each Floor • Limit Access Building • Garage Available • Private Patio/Deck Call 641-787-9100

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1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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TWO BEDROOM House.

Basement, stove, refrigerator, new carpet. $435 a month. References. For appointment 641-792-4388

4 DRAWER wood chest of drawers, 1950-1960 era, 49” tall x 33”w x 16”D $35.

Replica floor lamp-ornate $25., child card table & 2 chairs, 25”x25”x21” tall, 1950-1960 era $15., Dura brand stand mixer, converts to portable $15., 1974 play school blocks $10., Fostoria cream & sugar with matching tray $20., 5 clay pots $3. 641275-7600.

7 NEW oak prehung doors $35. each or $200. for all doors. Call for sizes. 7920485.

6 PIECE girl's twin comforter set, brand new, still in plastic, from Kohl's, colorful, poke-dots is the design, style name of set: DOT, want $25. paid $60. for it. 641-275-9065.

BED MAT & tail gate cover for a small pick-up, like new. $25. 259-2550.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

Colfax-Mingo Community School District

ANTIQUE VANITY with mirror $150. Antique roll top desk with chair $150.

Tiffany hanging lights, has tulips as the design $50. firm. 641-840-2380

COUCH, LESS than 4 months old. $375. or OBO. Twin bed with frame $40. or OBO. Metal shelves (3 shelves) $40. or OBO. Florescent light fixtures with bulbs OBO. Please call for more information.

641-840-9047.

DALE EARNHARDT Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $12/each. I-pod Shuffle 1GB $35. John Deere 2 stage snow blower (smaller) $150. or OBO. 515-313-7803.

Anticipated Opening

Full-Time School Nurse Beginning ASAP

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Starting salary will be in accordance with the district salary schedule.

EMPLOYMENT

Contracted for 196 days

(Benefits include Medical and Dental Insurance) Holiday Pay, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Family Illness Leave, Life Insurance Requirements: Valid Iowa Nursing License (RN) Current Child Abuse Training Pediatric clinical knowledge/experience helpful Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to: Colfax-Mingo Community School District Attn: Brian Summy 20 West Broadway Colfax, Iowa 50054

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The Newton Daily News has a Motor Route Opening • Monday - Friday • No Holidays • Makes approx $1,000/month

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Find your new pet in the classifieds.

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It’s

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.

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FOR SALE

DORM REFRIGERATOR 4.1 cu. ft. $40. Golf balls .

10¢ each with scuffs, other balls are $2., $5. and $10. a dozen. Tillest Pro V1 & 1X Calaway and Taylor made, nice balls. 7927058.

GARDEN SHED, 8' x 10' wooden, 4 windows. $900.

Pendleton wool skirt & jacket, size 18, like new, periwinkle blue $35. 641792-1078.

HAY FOR Sale, approximately 100 small square bales, second cutting of Alfalfa grass hay. $4. a bale.

641-792-3837.

J.D. 2 -Row pull type corn picker. Dog box, like new.

Oliver 4 row cultivator.

OBO. 641-840-1037.

JOHN DEERE LX255 riding mower, 15 HP Kohler, 42” deck $400. or OBO. 641-259-3485.

MAYTAG TOP load washer and matching gas dryer, almond color, in excellent condition. $250. for the set.

791-9345.

OAK & leather bound swivel office chair. 641521-3699.

OLDER MODEL 500 Sawyer Slide projector for 2x2 slides, several rotary slide Trzy & Aurora Silverama screen with stand $40. takes all. 2 photo & video adjustable tripod stands, new in box $15 and $20. 36” sword from Turkey in 1965 $50. 641792-4380.

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

AUTOMOTIVE

PARKER 2500 Wagon $2500 OBO. 641-5217859.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

TECHNICS INLINE turntable $45. Phillips flat screen LCD TV with all hook-ups and remote. $50.

641-521-7183.

REAL ESTATE

1997 CENTURY Mobile Home for sale.

2 bed, 2 bath. All appliances stay. Move in condition. Located in Deer Run Estates, Colfax.

515-333-8330 SW BEAUTY 1½ Story, 3 BR, 2 Bath Home with 2-car Garage.

Living Room with fireplace.

Appliances included. Many new updates.

715 W. 11th St. S.-Newton 270-459-1829 AUTOMOTIVE

1994 BUCK Century, 3.1 engine, 181518 miles, new head gaskets, tune-up, leather seats, power seat, power windows, locks, FM/AM stereo, CD player, AC, excellent condition. $1,500. 641-417-8761.

1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361 EMPLOYMENT

Route Driver We are looking for a motivated driver to join our elite team at Darling Ingredients as a full time “Route Driver”. You will be responsible for all aspects of picking up material at meat lockers, local farms, hog, beef and chicken facilities.

Requirements: Must possess a Class B CDL license and be able to pass a DOT physical and a drug screening.

Please come to 601 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA to submit application and resume.

EOE / PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.

601 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-265-0381

City of Newton is Current Accepting Applications For: • • • • • • • • •

Parks and Grounds Seasonal Worker Parks and Grounds Summer Intern Westwood Golf Course Seasonal Worker Westwood Golf Course Pro Shop Worker Park Office Seasonal Worker Maytag Pool Lifeguard Maytag Pool Concessions and Seasonal Worker Landfill Seasonal Worker Adult Softball Umpire Applications are due by Friday, March 27, 2015.

For more information visit: www.newtongov.org

Astrograph

The new moon, the total eclipse of the sun and the spring equinox today are a fresh start, a “get out of jail free” card and a naming ceremony all in one. By the way, if you had to choose a different, more adventurous name for yourself, what would it be? Even if you only use this name when talking you-to-you, it could change your life.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 20). Your equinox birthday is an omen for high energy, self-creation and self-declaration. You’ll lead others by being relatable and vulnerable and by connect-

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

ing on the deeper levels that inspire true loyalty. Loved ones celebrate and spoil you in April. A professional win in July may inspire a new business later in the year. Scorpio and Gemini people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 4, 1, 22, 39 and 16.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You get a blast of cosmic sunshine and will continue to grow in vitality and power in the weeks to come. Already you may feel that you have the ability to see the potential in everything.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

When traffic lights aren’t

AUTOMOTIVE

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

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Dually pickup- 4 wheel drive. 5.9L Cummins Diesel with trailer tow package, airride bags, gooseneck ball and electric brake controller. Fully loaded, very well maintained and garaged, complete with a sno way 9' V-Plow with a new cutting blade.

One Owner- non smoking unit 135,000 miles. $20,000.00. 641-792-4332 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

Check the Lost and Found in the Classified Pages!

Run your own lost and found classified ad for $25 per month which will run in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online (with or without a picture).

EMPLOYMENT

CONVERT useful but no-longer-needed items into extraspending money with a lowEMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Store Clerk Wanted PT openings at Newton Goodwill store.

Operate Cash Register and sort/process Donations. Hours vary.

Submit an application at: www.dmgoodwill.org/join-our-team EOE/AA/DIS/VETS

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CENTER currently has openings for CNA’s.

All Shifts • New $12.00 starting wage, years of service increase and shift differential.

Baxter Healthcare Center has all private rooms with private baths.

Call Bruce Bjorn - Administrator • 641-227-3602 or email baxter_adm@ahahealthcare.com with questions & to request an application

NEWTON HEALTH CARE CENTER Is looking for caring, energetic, and compassionate individual to become a member of our team.

Now Accepting Applications As we are expanding with new residents… we are currently hiring LPN & CNA full-time for the Care Center and also a Maintenance person part-time.

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

Please apply online, send a resume or stop in for an application. www.elimcare.org email: bcolvin@elimcare.org

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

Industrial Maintenance Worker We are looking for an individual to join our elite team at Darling Ingredients as a full time "Industrial Maintenance Worker". Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment. Perform preventive maintenance procedures on factory mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis. Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures. Previous general mechanical experience required to include welding knowledge.

EMPLOYMENT

C N A – 2nd & 3rd shift Full-time We are committed to provide quality care to all Residents.

We work together as Team Members.

We show compassion to all our Residents.

Please apply in person or online.

Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E, Newton, Iowa 50208 Imgcares.com E.O.E.

Is your job more work than its worth?

Location: Des Moines, IA Iowa EOE/Physical and Drug Screen Required.

601 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-265-0381 working, the intersection becomes an every-manfor-himself situation. This illustrates the importance of clear communication. Be the functioning traffic light.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Face-to-face meetings will be extremely effective and well worth the trouble taken to make them happen. What you do for them may soon fade from memory, but what you do with them will stick.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

It’s like you have a velvet sack full of money, only it’s not money. It’s actually something much more valuable because it’s a currency that translates in every country without conversion. It’s love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A young Walt Disney once claimed to love Mickey Mouse more than any woman he’d known. Similarly, you’re falling in love with one of your own creations, and it will bring you great joy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You’ll use your natural comedic powers for good, helping people laugh at the absurd, the hypocritical and even at the painful experiences that go along with just being human.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Making people feel comfortable is a talent of yours, and you can put it to good use today, especially considering that one nervous person can ruin the vibe of the whole

Find a new one in the classifieds!

Check the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser or online at www.newtondailynews.com. party.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

In a way, you’re an avenger ready to balance the scales of justice, though you’re not sure yet which methods and weapons are likely to work best for the situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Because you enjoy the ordinary, you are more likely to observe and experience extraordinary events.

You’re headed into a cycle in which life will delight you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The journalist Wes Izzard said, “If a man wakes up famous, he hasn’t been sleeping.” The hard work you do to gain attention for your cause,

talent or project will pay off later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). All relationships thrive on measured pacing. Reveal too much too soon, and the mystery is spoiled. Build anticipation instead. Make getting to know you a kind of adventure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

As the sun leaves your realm, simple efforts may seem to take too much energy. When you don’t feel like it, do it anyway. Show up strong.

Consistency will give more than it takes.

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

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

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Wanda Seydel. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship.

Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

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

Call 641-792-2473.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Prairie City, 9:00am Sunday school, 10:00am Worship.

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

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

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

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

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

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

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor, Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm.

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter 218 S. Main Baxter, Nate Klug, pastor, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

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

Accessible to all. Bible Study Wednesdays 10:00am. Christian Education for children of all ages Wed. 6:00pm(infant-8th grade).

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 7:00pm - Adult Christian Education. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/NewtonUCC Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy, Associate Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, 6:00pm youth group on Sunday, 7pm Wed Bible study, Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

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

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor.

Randy Shideler, Youth paster. 6743752. Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; PM Connections Service 6:00 pm. Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer.

During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Dustin Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9:15 a.m.

Sunday until service time.

Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com

Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com

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

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

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

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

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

Killduff United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 10:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

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

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

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

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

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

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

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am; High School Youth Group every other Wednesday evening. 641-792-3934.

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

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

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

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

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

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

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

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young.

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship.

11:30 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

F.U.N. Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship, easy access - no steps.

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

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

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org

Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

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

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

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

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

10:10 am service.

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

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

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

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service;10:00 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

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

Reasnor United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 8:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Joshua Plhocky Saturday Services 9:00 am; Worship 11 am Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Thursday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

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

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

641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5 mi. west of Sully, Pastor Nancy J. Pick, Worship 9:30 am; Adult Forum 10:15 am; Women of the ELCA meet 1:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month; Church Council meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.; Contact Parish office 641-798-4651.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org

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

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

Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

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Short-handed Raiders finalize indoor season at Central

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PELLA — Once again missing athletes for various reasons, the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter track and field teams still found a way to find success at an indoor track meet at Central College on Thursday.

The Raider girls were missing 11 athletes because of a band and choir trip, but they still managed to bring home two gold medals, a silver and two bronze, while the Raiders boys won the 4x400-meter relay and were second or third in six other events.

The CMB girls claimed first place in the 4x200-meter relay and the 55-meter shuttle relay.

The 4x200 foursome of Bridget Hurley, Maddy Poage, Megan Ritter and Mackenzie Schmitz crossed the line in 1 minute, 56 seconds. The shuttle relay team of Schmitz, Poage, Hurley and Sailor Hinegardner and that unit finished in 31.12.

“We competed really hard and were happy with the meet,” CMB girls coach Jerry Meinerts said.

“Times are starting to drop a little bit. I like to see that.”

The Raider boys’ only win on the night came in the 4x400 as Dalton Birchmier, Brad Ritter,

Hawks Continued from Page 1B The Hawk girls placed three in the top 10 of the 60-meter dash led by Brenna Lanser in third at 8.79 seconds followed y Makenzy Rozendaal in seventh at 9.01 and Skyler Young in 10th at 9.32.

Madison Johnson was 30th in 10.13.

Rice placed third in the 800-meter run in 2:53.06. Shelby Foster tied for 14th in 3:12.45 while Rebecca Morningstar wast 16th in 3:13.90 and Haley Breeden was 18th in 3:15.61.

Vos finished in a tie for fourth in the 60-meter hurdles in 10.90 seconds. Hailey Scandridge was 16th in 11.89 followed by Jataya Meyer in 11.92 and Shelby Foster was 20th in 12.42. Vos placed fifth in the 1,600 run in 6:06.42 with Haley James in ninth at 6:26.37.

Kasiah Ehresman turned in a sixth-place finish in the 200 dash in 29.73 seconds. Amalie Bortne was 20th in 33.84 and Josephine Pederson was 28th in 37.15.

Lynnville-Sully’s team of Makenzy Rozendaal, Lanser, Meyer and Elizabeth Van Manen combined for third place in the 4x200 relay in 1:59.97.

Van Manen, Tierney Needham, Alexis Hardenbrook and Haley James ran the 1,600 distance medley relay in 5:23.39 for sixth place.

In the 4x800 relay race, Lynnville-Sully’s Hardenbrook, Olivia Ritter, Kristine Jaennette and Breeden combined for sixth place in 13:15.48. Scandridge, Jelissa Rozendaal, Young and Needham put together a 2:09.01 run for

Mark Deutsch and Hunter Gunderson finished with a time of 3:48.

The girls were missing 11 athletes, but that didn’t completely slow them down.

Hinegardner placed second in the long jump with a leap of 14 feet, 3 inches and she was part of the third-place 4x400 relay team that also included Megan Ritter, Callie Haupert and Hurley. That foursome stopped the clock in 4:42.

The other third-place finish came from Megan Ritter, who grabbed the bronze medal in the long jump with a leap of 13-3.

Ally Holfinger was fifth in the long jump at 10-9.5.

Sydney Ziesman grabbed fourth place in the 55 hurdles in 9.84 seconds and Hinegardner was sixth in 9.95. Poage finished in sixth in the high jump wih a leap of 4-8.

The Raider boys were missing six or seven athletes for the same band and choir trip, but CMB coach Neil Seales also held out a few athletes due to minor injuries. That list included Bryce Kemp, Blake Coughenour, Brady Stover and Kyle Cather.

Aside from the win in the 4x400, the boys got second-place

finishes from Patrick Girard in the shot put, Joey Nissen in the high hurdles and the 4x800 relay and shuttle hurdle relay also claimed the silver.

Girard’s throw in the shot put was 51-6.5. Nissen finished the 55 high hurdles in 8.33 seconds and Brad Ritter was fourth in 8.80.

The shuttle hurdle relay team of Nissen, Ben Gunderson, Spencer Gauch and Brad Ritter crossed the line in 37.90. The 4x800 relay team of Evan Bianchi, Jon Engle, Hunter Gunderson and Deutsch placed second in 9:09.

“We were happy with the overall effort,” CMB coach Neil Seales said. “We competed hard and performed well even though we were missing some guys. We have a long ways to go, but it was a good step.”

Hunter Gunderson was third in the high jump at 6-0. The best remaining individual effort came from Birchmier, who was fourth in the long jump.

The distance medle relay was third. That foursome included Bianchi, Engle, Marcus Mitchell and Colin Thomson.

eighth in the 4x200 relay race.

McKinley Conover finished in a four-way tie for fourth in the high jump at 4-4. Jaennette took 10th in the long jump with a distance of 11-2.50 and Ritter was 11th at 11-2.25. Jelissa Rozendaal placed seventh in the shot put with a throw of 27-4.50 followed by Lysandra James in 11th at 25-1.50 and Conover in 22nd at 21-4.

Sage Ehresman was strong on and off the track for the Lynnville-Sully boys. He claimed second in the shot put with a throw of 43-6. He placed fifth in the 60-meter dash in 7.54 seconds followed by Ross Van Wyk in eighth at 7.65. They both were on the winning distance medley relay.

“There we’re many great efforts tonight, but our headliners were represented by our older athletes,” Parkinson said. “The 1,600 distance medley relay finished in a strong early-season time. Our efforts paved the way for success in the field events, taking second and sixth in the shot put.”

Colten Arment posted a fourth-place time of 9.77 seconds in the 60-meter dash. Ryan Hofer edged out teammate Corey McCoy for ninth in 10.28 and 10.42, respectively. Jesse Van Wyk took 15th in the race in 11.78 seconds.

Engle took fifth in the 200 dash in 25.79 seconds followed

by McCoy in ninth at 26.04. Jesse Van Wyk was 29th in 31.13.

In the 60 meters, Aaron Van De Krol was 43rd in 9.84 seconds and Isaac Collins was 45th in 9.94.

Kuhlmann ran fourth in the 1,600 meters in 5:02.02 and Cody Gibbs was 15th in 5:51.21. Luke Jones was 13th in the 400 dash in

1:02.12 and Karl Recknagel was 14th in 1:02.79.

In the 800 meters, Drake Ehresman was 21st in 2:43.16, Elijah Collins was 24th in 2:48.09, Connor Fraker was 26th in 2:49.48 and Kemper Lukehart was 27th in 2:54.93.

The Hawk boys’ 4x400 relay ream of Carson Dunsbergen, Sage Zylstra, Caden Dunsbergen and David Bastuck was fifth in 3:58.27. Carson Dunsbergen and Sage Zylstra combined with Jones and Cayden Johnson for seventh in the 4x800 in 10:14.63.

Arment, Caden Dunsbergen Bastuck and Noah Zylstra turned in an eight-place finish in 1:46.58 in the 4x200 relay. The team of Blake Wehrle, Trevor Squires, Hofer and Recknagel was 15th in 1:52.99.

Wehrle placed sixth in the shot put on a throw of 39-0 followed

by Noah Zylstra in 15th at 34-10 and Squires in 25th at 31-5. Ross Van Wyk took eighth in the long jump on a leap of 18-1.25 and Caden Dunsbergen was 10th at 17-2.

“It was a great night for the Hawks and we now know where we stand in the conference and what we must do to compete for a title,” Parkinson said. “More than that, our guys were able to compete in a great event and gain valuable experience to build our program on.”

Lynnville-Sully’s teams open the outdoor track season on March 31 with the girls going to Belle Plaine and the boys competing at Pella Christian.

Tigerhawks Continued from Page 1B The other top finishes for the Tigerhawk girls came from Reis Wilson in the high jump and Rhiannon Haley and Russell in the shot put.

Wilson tied for fourth in the high jump with a leap of 4 feet, 4 inches. Haley was fifth in the shot put with a toss of 29-4 and Russell was sixth with a heave of 28-3.25.

“I was very happy with how we did overall,” Tomas said. “We wanted to come into this meet and show the other teams in the league what we were capable of.

“We still need to get in better shape. I don’t question the effort.

The kids are working their butts off. Most of the girls can give me

one good race, but we are not to the point where they can give their best times in more than one race.”

The three runner-up finishes for the Tigerhawk boys came in the 4x400 relay, the distance medley relay and the open 400.

Colfax-Mingo went 2-3 in the 400 as Jacob Lietz’s runner-up time was clocked at 55.33 seconds and Gabe Simpson came across right after in 56.89.

Simpson and Lietz were both on the two second-place relay teams. Lietz started the distance

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medley and Simpson finished it. In between were Colin Lourens and Blake Summy and that foursome hit the line in 4:18.13.

Simpson, Summy, Jared Myers and Lietz finished the 4x400 in 3:49.73.

Simpson wasn’t done though.

He placed third in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:22.57. Clayton Brown placed fifth in 2:26.76.

Myers recorded a fifth-place finish in the 60-meter high hurdles with a time of 9.79 and Lourens was sixth in the long jump with a leap of 18-5.5.

The final top-six performance came in the 4x800 where Andreas Juul, Adam Teed, Jacob Buehrer and Brown finished with a time of 9:49.25.

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Cyclones Continued from Page 1B The Blazers (20-15) came in with the youngest team in the NCAA Tournament and with nobody having played in this event. They wound up winning the program’s first NCAA game since 2005 and ran over to celebrate in front of the fans of a school that shut down its football program in December.

“We were celebrating because that was a really big win for us with us being the underdogs,” UAB guard Tyler Madison said.

Iowa State, which lost its opener as a No. 2 seed in 2001, last led 57-56 on a basket by Monte Morris. But William Lee hit a 17foot jumper with 24 seconds left.

Niang had a jumper blocked by Tosin Mehinti, and Lee got the rebound. Lee hit two free throws with 12.1 seconds left for the Blazers’ final points.

The comebacks the Cyclones made so successfully in the Big 12 tournament never materialized.

“We anticipated we would start to make a run,” Cyclones forward Jameel McKay said.

“Throughout the day, shots weren’t falling like we thought they were.”

Naz Long missed a 3 that Morris tipped in with .4 seconds left, and the Cyclones couldn’t get the ball back before the Blazers started celebrating their gutty win.

Robert Brown led UAB with 21 points,

Lee finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Madison also had 11 rebounds as the Blazers dominated the boards 52-37.

Morris finished with 15 points for the Cyclones, who were making a school-record fourth straight tournament appearance only to lose their opener for the first time since 2001.

Reserve Matt Thomas added 11 points, and McKay had 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The Cyclones opened the game with a 12-2 run. The Blazers took a 31-28 halftime lead before a 6:52 scoring drought. Not that it hurt as the teams wound up swapping the lead 17 times, with eight ties.

UAB’s win as a No. 14 followed what Mercer did to Duke last year in the tournament.

In 2013, it was Harvard upsetting New Mexico. So now Iowa State joins the list. Notre Dame coach Mike Brey, whose team was also a 3 seed, saw UAB’s upset and said of Iowa State: “They took the bullet, not us.

NCAA Men’s Tournament Thursday’s Scorees SOUTH REGIONAL UAB 60, Iowa State 59 UCLA 60, SMU 59 Georgetown 84, Eastern Washington 74 Utah 57, Stephen F. Austin 50 MIDWEST REGIONAL Kentucky 79, Hampton 56 Cincinnati 66, Purdue 65, OT Notre Dame 69, Northeastern 65 Butler 56, Texas 48 WEST REGIONAL North Carolina 67, Harvard 65 Arkansas 56, Wofford 53 Georgia State 57, Baylor 56 Xavier 76, Mississippi 57 Arizona 93, Texas Southern 72 Ohio State 75, VCU 72, OT EAST REGIONAL N.C State 66, LSU 65 Villanova 93, Lafayette 52

Iowa, Iowa State, UNI wrestlers advance at NCAA tournament ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ohio State carried the momentum of a strong start to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships into the evening session Thursday.

Ohio State leads the team points with 23, followed by Iowa (21), Oklahoma State (19.5), Penn State (18.5), Missouri (18) and Nebraska (18).

The Buckeyes went 5-2 in the second round in front of 18,414 at Scottrade Center and 6-4 for the entire session.

Iowa heads up a log jam of teams chasing Ohio State. Seven teams are within 5.5 points of first.

“We’ve got a lot of wrestling to do,” Iowa coach Tom Brands said. “There’s some good and there’s some bad. You’re wrestling 20 matches today or whatever so there’s a lot going through your mind right now. Really what we’re doing is getting ready to go tomorrow.”

Thomas Gilman (125) got Iowa going in the second round with an overtime win. Cory Clark (133) followed with a major decision.

The Hawkeyes’ heavies capped a strong round.

Mike Evans (174) and Sammy Brooks got decisions and Nathan Burak got a major decision.

Iowa State is in 12th with 13 points. Five of the seven Cyclone qualifiers will wrestle to be All-Americans Friday. Two are in the championship quarterfinals. Second-ranked Michael Moreno came back from a first-round upset to win in consolation action Thursday in the Iowa State’s Earl Hall built on a solid performance in the first session and picked up an 11-5 decision over Purdue’s Danny Sabatello, earning a spot in the 133-pound quarterfinals. Kyven Gadson also punched his ticket to the 197-pound quarterfinals. He defeated Anthony Abro of Eastern Michigan by fall in 4:55.

Northern Iowa’s Cooper Moore went on a pinning spree, knocking off the fourth seed at the NCAA Division I Wrestling National Championships Thursday, to join Blaize Cabell in the hunt for a national title. Moore and Cabell are in Friday’s quarterfinals at 165 and 285, respectively.

Three of four UNI wrestlers won their first bouts.

Basil Minto started out with a pigtail match at 197 pounds and advanced, beating Nathan Rotert of South Dakota State, 8-2. Minto fell to Gadson of Iowa State. Gadson’s riding time was the point Gadson needed for the 19-4 tech fall. A loss to Phillip Wellington of Ohio ended the senior’s run.

At 125, UNI’s Dylan Peters bowed out on the first day.

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Submitted Photo In working with the Iowa Speedway, Newton was able to sponsor the Get to Know Newton 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race in May. Sam Hornish, Jr. was the race winner.

Get to Know Newton moves full force into second year

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

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little more than a year ago, the City of Newton launched the Get to Know Newton campaign to help develop a new identity and brand for the community.

Management Analyst Natalie Umsted gave an update on the progress the campaign has made in the last year and where it is going in the coming year.

“We wanted to launch a new logo and brand because in the past several years Newton has really struggled with maintaining a positive identity and image of itself. Not only is it updating a logo, but its also a matter of creating a rallying point for Newton citizens and then working to get positive regional attention for Newton throughout central Iowa,” Umsted said.

The city hired a consulting firm and together with staff came up with Get to Know Newton — an attention-getting statement that demands the question, “What else do I need to know?” They also choose a unique logo to stand out in an increasingly noisy media context on platforms like Facebook or Twitter, rather than something that would just make a pretty

Submitted Photo Newton volunteers work the Get to Know Newton stand at the Iowa Speedway prior to a race. The event allowed residents to promote Newton as a community to visitors and race fans.

sign or letter head.

Communication for the brand was built on a narrative of the three most attractive qualities the city has to offer: education, recreation and location. They wanted the imagery and language to be friendly, fun and bright, focusing on family-oriented activities through photography and showing Newton as a fun, unique place to live.

Submitted Photo Newton resident Travis Padget gives a speech at the branding release event at DMACC Newton Campus in 2014.

The consulting firm gave the city a brand blueprint to follow through the first year and Umsted said that almost every box has been checked off on the to do list.

“I’ve made an itemized check list of all of the things they told us to do and we have done pretty much all of it. That is actually really great to see, that you lay out a plan and you follow through,” Umsted said.

Accomplishments from the blueprint include applying the city logo to city vehicles, updating signage with the logo and new look and making shirts, stickers and a talking points brochure. The city also has an expanded presence on social media through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with Umsted giving an example from Twitter where someone who drove by Newton asked if NASCAR raced at the speedway, to which the city responded and gave additional information.

The campaign has also been a part of many activities and events with centerpiece being the Get to Know Newton 250 race at the Iowa Speedway. Newton vs. Newton with Newton, Kan. was a competition for community pride that Iowa won.

The city was also involved in Fourth of July activities, the Iowa Sculpture Festival and Thanks with Franks.

The brand has also ex-

Submitted Photo Newton residents gather for a walk in fitness challenge in the Newton vs. Newton competition with Newton, Kan. Newton, Iowa won the competition.

panded to community brands with the Development Corporation, Newton Main Street and the Housing Development Corporation incorporating the Get to Know Newton brand in the logo and name.

“It’s really starting to be a community brand and a community identity and rallying point, which is exactly what we are trying to create,” Umsted said.

Coming in 2015 are more events based regional marketing highlighting the housing campaign. The Get to Know Newton leader-

ship class at DMACC and a neighborhood post card project with more details to come in the future. Newton vs. Newton 2 is planned for later in the year along with a photo challenge, social media take overs and a red pride hash tag T-shirts.

“Overall we have the goal of having more regional press releases, more videos, more testimonials, more giveaways and more fun,” Umsted said.

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Maytag Park playground equipment gets replaced in 2014

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News If you’ve driven past Maytag Park or walked through the park lately, you might have noticed something different — the playground has been remodeled and the children love it.

Late last summer, the City of Newton and volunteers removed the long withstanding Maytag Park playground equipment and replaced it with an entirely new set of safe and inclusive equipment for children of all ages.

The Newton Park Board selected a new playground design by Boland Recreation, a design company from Marshalltown, to improve the park’s experience for families in town. It was approved by the Newton City Council and by the end of July, the playground was ready for use.

The new Maytag Park playground fits the same space and location but all the equipment is now new.

The playground has two components, a large structure for 2- to 5-year-olds on the east side of the playground and another for 5- to 12-year-olds on the west side. On the structures is a total of seven slides and 12 climbers attached to playground decks.

In addition, there are 14 freestanding items like a spinner, jax web and a rock climber located throughout the playground, which give children many options and lots of activity. There is also a large swing set in the center of the playground.

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Both the park board and Boland liked how the previous park had many unique freestanding items located throughout. They both also

As projects are completed throughout the city’s parks, keep an eye open for the new logo unveiled by Friends of Newton Parks.

Friends of Newton Parks is a nonprofit created in March 2014 to help promote, preserve and improve Newton’s 13 city parks. The volunteer-run organization’s new logo showcases the groups desire to promote Newton pride (cardinal mascot), enhance park experiences (swing), preserve the park system’s history (Maytag Bowl) and further appreciation for the great outdoors (oak leaf ).

“The logo is beyond what any of us could imagine,” said Jessica Lowe, vice president of the group. “It truly captures the spirit of what we are trying to accomplish. There is no mistaking this logo when people see it at projects we complete they will know the Friends of Newton Parks was behind it.”

The logo was created by Sarah Rutherford, an assistant professor of Graphic Design at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio.

She is a 2012 graduate of the Master of Fine Arts in the School of Visual Communication Design at Kent State University and is currently authoring an interactive workshop on graphic design fundamentals for educational publisher Peachpit.

“Friends groups provide a vital role to communities by advocating for park use and improvements and safeguarding the health of our green spaces,” Rutherford said. “I’m so glad to partner with Friends of Newton Parks and support their efforts for the people of Newton.”

In addition to the unveiling the logo, the group now has an online presence through

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Kate Malott/Daily News Chloe Van der Weerdt, of Newton, enjoys going down the slide at the new Maytag Park Playground Sunday. Chloe, little sister Reagan Van der Weerdt and family visited the park which had equipment for the two girls at different speeds.

Some benches, as well as two sand diggers and small swing-set, were left for additional options.

Those withstanding pieces are located in the area for younger children.

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Newton Main Street marks one-year anniversary

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News February marked the one-year anniversary of the Newton Main Street program. Additionally, Andrew Bassman will be acknowledged for his first full year as executive director of the program in May. These celebrations are wellearned as the program has strived to make a difference in the community.

For example, since May of last year, downtown businesses have an additional 25 net new full-time jobs, building owners have invested $58,180 in nine building improvement projects and volunteers have contributed 1,539 hours of their time to Main Street activities thanks to the workings of Newton Main Street.

The program relies only on donations from individuals, businesses, institutions and civic entities to fulfill its mission: to preserve the history, invest in the future and develop pride in Newton’s downtown district through community involvement, volunteerism and private-public partnerships within the Main Street district, the heart of Newton. Bassman said the organization is making a difference.

“Each day when I

go home I feel better, like we made progress.

Each day we are doing something better than the day before. I always feel like we are moving in the right direction,” Bassman said.

As a whole, Newton Main Street accomplished a lot in 2014.

For instance, the organization applied to become a stand-alone 501(c)3 sooner than expected. The program planned future building improvement projects with Main Street Iowa architects and seven building owners while also helping these building owners apply for grants and tax credits.

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prize package donations from Newton businesses. Newton Main Street also teamed up with the Centre for Arts and Artists to produce a pop-up art show which featured more than 20 local artists selling items from $7 to $850.

“To have these few events is huge for us. Although they are smaller, it lets the community know we are going in the right direction,” Bassman said.

Although Newton Main Street’s mission is vital to the organization’s success, it revolves around the four point approach established

by Main Street Iowa — a program that has been essential to improving communities all across Iowa. In fact, Bassman said there are 52 Main Street programs in the state with a few more being added this year. Newton’s Director of Planning and Zoning, Erin Chambers, is excited Newton joined with Main Street Iowa.

“The Main Street program has a proven track record for bringing and keeping vitality in downtown areas.

Following the 2012 adoption of the comprehensive plan, Newton worked toward achieving the designation through a focus on his-

Scott Thenhaus/Daily News Since its establishment as a Main Street program, Newton Main Street made collaboration possible for the downtown district.

toric preservation and building community support for the effort.

Those efforts paid off in February 2014 with the announcement by Gov. Brandstad that Newton was selected as a Main Street community,” Chambers said.

The four-point approach of Main Street Iowa includes the following components: organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. Each piece is important to the success of every Main Street program, which is why Newton’s Main Street program, divides the four components into different committees. Bassman said each committee contains five to 10 members while the board of directors has 11 members. Bassman also understands the importance of volunteers in the organization.

“Newton Main Street is all volunteer driven.

I’m the figure head.

They do all the work.

We couldn’t get by without them. That’s why these programs work,” Bassman said. “It’s really important for the volun-

teers to have a meaningful experience. We don’t want to waste their time.

We try to keep meetings under an hour while being focused and to the point. We could always use a few more volunteers.”

The plans for this year are all divided among the committees.

Organization The organization committee has developing a quarterly newsletter that is featured in the Newton Daily News. The committee is focused on generating continuous content for the newsletter. This group is also in charge of public relations, fundraising and human resources to ensure things get done in relation to strengthening the commercial district.

Promotion The promotion committee has a few goals this year. The first one being to return the farmers’ market back to downtown, which was approved by the city last month. Additionally, the committee hopes to have one retail event, one special event

and one image development campaign. The retail event is a day for people to shop in downtown Newton. The hope is the event will be a big sale for businesses and promote visibility to the downtown area.

The special event is held to advertise downtown Newton as a good place to visit for people to have fun. As for the event’s activities, the committee is still brainstorming on possible ideas.

The last goal of the promotion committee is to host an image development campaign which is also supposed to improve the image of downtown by marketing the best things about Newton or what makes the town unique.

Design The design committee will also be very busy this year. The group has been assigned money for a streetscape study which highlights public space improvements for downtown like streetlights, landscaping, transportation and parking amenities.

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Centre for Arts and Artists contributes to Iowa’s art economy

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News The Centre for Arts and Artists (CAA) is one nonprofit organization that disperses art throughout the community of Newton — a task that assisted the community in its struggles and achieved what Nebraska artist David Belitz calls an “American victory.”

The Iowa Sculpture Festival (ISF) founders created CAA in 2007 for year-round education on the arts and to also explore all creative based activity in Jasper County and the Midwest. The organization provides nine working artist studios, a recently expanded classroom doubling its size and a clay and kiln room. CAA is always striving to assist other artists, much like sheet metal sculptor from Dubuque, Gail Chavenelle.

“They have supported me as an artist and they are the only organization I have trusted for a retail show. They really are extraordinary. I, as an artist, have responded to it.

They are that good, that welcoming and that supportive,” Chavenelle said.

Last year, CAA was true to its mission of engaging the community in building appreciation of creativity as it was involved in many activities.

For instance, the organization offered the public a weekly space for art-based projects, helped Boy Scouts and 4-H participants on badge projects and provided changing art displays at First Newton National Bank, Uncle Nancy’s, Progress Industries, Hawkeye Stages and Skiff Medical Center.

Residents of Jasper County and Central College, of Pella, also assisted CAA with events

Kids paint and converse with one another at an all ages class at Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton.

like Service Based Learning and Save the Earth, Save the Planet. Although both activities were only a day, the parties involved dedicated excessive amounts of participation and hard work. CAA Executive Director Linda Klepinger couldn’t be more thankful.

“It’s been through incredible volunteerism and generosity of grant sources and community leaders and businesses that have helped us get to this point,” Klepinger said. “I think it has been incredible that this Centre has risen out of the ashes and has been successful in becoming a very important community enmity.”

This year, CAA wants to do much of the same, but plans to get more youth involved.

CAA Primary Instructor and Programmer Karen King will

be vital in achieving this goal.

King organizes birthday parties for both young and old to celebrate the arts by painting or using clay. In the next few months, CAA offers classes that include fuse glass, mosaic, all ages painting, hand building pottery and pottery wheel based instruction.

CAA is also scheduled to have Service Based Learning in April for assistance with the organization and Save the Earth, Save the Planet in May to provide another event for children.

“The events and student programs they do are such a gift in building appreciation of art with the youth,” Belitz said.

The future plans of CAA revolve around the addition of a gift shop gallery. The showroom will be a place for artists

Submitted Photo The “Wine and Canvas” painting class is one of several classes that the Centre for Arts and Artists offer.

to be recognized and awarded for their skills. The area will also provide a designated spot for artists’ work as an additional option to the several pieces located throughout the community. The first meeting may be later this year in September to give the public a vision of the gallery.

CAA is a separate 501(c)3 organization, and although Klepinger is the executive director of CAA, the President of ISF and a former member of Arts Connection said, she hopes the public no longer believes that when they donate to one organization they donate to all three. Each organization is dedicated to advancing the arts, but they are all a little different from one another, she said.

“Our mission is clear to us.

We can further our mission

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on a daily basis but there are some things we have to do in stages according to the pennies we can raise. We are not fearful but we know we have set goals,” Klepinger said. “It just takes longer to reach those goals because of funding than we would hope. We just have to be patient and diligent and just keep moving forward.”

CAA is actively involved with four different generations ranging from Boy Scouts, college students, middle-aged adults and even people in their 80s. However, Klepinger knows one of the game changers for the organization was and always will be the amount of volunteerism readily available.

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Submitted Photo Centre for Arts and Artists provides a location for kids and adults to use pottery wheels. Pictured from left to right: Abby Hobbs, Sam Adams and Kaley Manning.

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Newton Public Library — more than just books

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News When the Newton Public Library was built in 1992, the focus was books, however, patrons may notice the changes the Newton Public Library is experiencing.

The Newton Public Library is no longer a place just for books.

Newton’s library began with 132 books, but now the library has more than 80,000 items ranging from books, videos, eBooks, audiobooks, CDs and magazines for people to check out and enjoy.

The Director of the Newton Public Library, Sue Padilla, could not be

more pleased.

“The Newton Public Library is a destination place in the community.

People come in to get books or items to take home and enjoy, but we also provide Internet for people to access email, videos, news and webcasts,” Padilla said.

Over recent months, the Newton Public Library’s circulation has gone down, but the foot traffic has been steady or increasing. In fact, the Internet usage during January was more than 1,000 uses — an impressive achievement for a library that has only seven computer stations.

The library also offers a community jigsaw

puzzle that has become very popular. The 1000plus puzzle is for anyone looking for something to do, but Padilla notices that people work on it when they are waiting for an appointment or for a computer.

If you are unable to get out of your house because of a disease, an injury or age, the Newton Public Library also provides a homebound program — a program that provides these individuals items from the library either from family members or library workers.

Newton’s Public Library offers a variety of programs each year for kids and adults. For in-

Scott Thenhaus/Daily News Youth Services Librarian, Phyllis Peter, reads during storytime for preschoolers. Storytime often includes books, music, fingerplays and a simple craft.

stance, more than 700 kids enjoyed the summer reading programs during June and July last year. There are story times every week, one for toddlers and twos on Tuesdays and preschoolers on Thursdays. It is the library’s goal to be educational and inspirational for kids so they are able to think about different things in the world.

As a result, some programs include animals from the Blank Park Zoo, music for kids to sing and art materials for kids to make crafts.

Overall, activities are guided to involve learning about some aspect of the world.

Padilla hopes kids react to these activities by saying “I want to do that” or learn more about it by reading a

book.

“We are here to provide a place for people to gather, to have resources to enrich life and provide books, movies or programs for continued lifelong learning. People can learn new things no matter what age and learn more in depth with what they are interested in,” Padilla said.

Adults are also able to enjoy different programs. There are countless how-to workshops guided by Nicole Lindstrom, the public services librarian. For example, Lindstrom helps adults with electronics, Facebook/Twitter, email, Internet searches, Microsoft Word and Excel. Workshops are on a first come first serve basis, but Lindstrom will attend to five people in one session. Author

visits and book clubs are also an option for adults.

Card and board games every other month and a coffee and movie every first Wednesday of the month are provided for adults. Lindstrom is often thinking of new programs or ways to help others.

“I enjoy it. I like that it changes daily. Most of the time people are really appreciative of the help we give,” Lindstrom said.

A rather popular event for adults is Blues under the Blue Roof.

The performances are often provided by the South Skunk Blues Society, but are only offered in the month of February for Black History month. Each musician is a member of the Blues Hall of Fame so every Blues musician is very famous as he or she has won various awards.

Each event is free and includes more of a casual, intimate and friendly evening with musicians as the meeting room hosts about 65 people.

The Newton Public Library was very productive last year. One major change was the new library cards for members as the new Get to Know Newton slogan was included. This slight adjustment resulted in new people coming in for library cards, and several people returning after a few years absent from the library.

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Kate Malott/Daily News Reagan Van der Weerdt, of Newton, enjoys practicing stairs and walking along the smaller playground structure at Maytag Park while her grandmother watches on.

She and her older sister spent the afternoon at the park with their family.

Continued from Page 2C Facebook to share opportunities for others to get involved through community events, volunteering with the group and promoting activities happening in the parks.

“Friends of Newton Parks is a group of citizens who really care about our city’s parks,” said City of Newton Administrative Park Superintendent Nathan Unsworth. “They have identified a number of projects they want to tackle to help make the community’s park systems better for all. These goals also align with the goals set forth by the Newton Park Board as well as those identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.”

The group’s first project was raising funds for a new public ice rink. Due to the length of the manufacturing process, the rink arrived in Newton in late February. The group has stored the rink and is planning on installing the free, public ice rink in a city park in November.

Those wishing to get involved with the group are encouraged to do so by attending upcoming meetings which are posted at www. facebook.com/friendsofnewtonparks.

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tion and volunteer supervision came from a privately contracted company working with Boland.

The Newton Park Board had four goals in mind with choosing the most appropriate playground for Maytag Park: meet budget requirement, provide maximum entertainment, match the natural atmosphere of the park environment, and provide a safe and accessible playground to Newton residents and children.

The new playground has a total of 20 ground level items that meet American Disabilities Association guidelines.

The playground and project cost $92,000 and included equipment, delivery, surfacing and installation supervision. The board had a budget of $100,000.

Continued from Page 2C liked the concept of having two separate large playground structures for different ages, younger children and older children.

Newton resident Andy Breuer is the father of three children, two 8-year-olds and an 18 month old. He is excited to use the park because of the diversity of new equipment that accommodates different age groups.

“It will be nice having a small area here for the smaller kids and as well a larger area for the larger kids on the other end and a nice set of swings in the middle so we can see all the kids from both sides,” Breuer said.

Breuer is also a member of a parks organization called Friends of Newton Parks that helped with the new equipment installation. The installa-

Library Continued from Page 5C room, new outdoor trash cans, new browsing bins for nonfiction Easy Readers, new computer educational software AWE station for preschoolers, new charging table for teens and a new book drop. Padilla hopes these changes make the library more enhanced and inviting to make the environment fresh, new and exciting.

“My favorite part about working here is helping people find what they are looking for. It just makes me smile. I feel good that we are providing a good service

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Public Library will also continue its various programs with some new additional things incorporated throughout the year.

“I think the library hasn’t been a place just for books for quite some time. I think that people are maybe realizing that more and more because we have seen more people come in,” Padilla said. “To me, the library belongs to the public. The more people who use the library, the better.

That is something I would like to invite everybody in Newton to do, to come to the library and enjoy what is here.”

to the community, and the community appreciates the fact they are providing themselves a resource that can be used by everybody – a resource that they own.

I think that pride in the library is evident,” Padilla said.

This year, the library hopes to add a few spruces to the exterior of the library. Additionally, minor repair work is needed as the building ages. The library staff is also working with the Integrated Library System card catalog and circulation system to provide readers the ability to pay online fees and use credit cards at different service stations — a task they hope is completed by the end of the year. The Newton

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Main Street Continued from Page 3C This study will give Newton Main Street a possible vision for public space downtown. The design committee will also be involved in partnering with the City of Newton in creating a building façade improvement grant which will focus on renovating historically appropriate buildings to reflect Newton’s downtown environment. Lastly, the committee hopes to work on a building that focuses on the appreciation of historic preservation ethics. The main goal being to educate people on the quality design and why historic preservation is important.

Economic Restructure The economic restructuring committee has a goal this year to conduct a market analysis which will hopefully provide the committee possible direction. The market analysis will focus on businesses that can flourish and the best ideas to promote downtown Newton.

The end result will produce a lot of information, but the market analysis should benefit Newton Main Street and the downtown district in the long run. Another goal the economic restructuring committee has is to provide more housing in the downtown area as it would produce sufficient cash flow for building owners. Bassman said the city has also identified these vacant second floor spaces in downtown as part of their strategic plan. The first site visit is scheduled for Feb. 25, when consultants will talk with the committee.

Bassman knows Newton Main Street has come a long way since last year, but he still strives to make the program and the downtown of Newton better.

“We have all the accomplishments of last year as a new program. Anything we did last year to build positive momentum is fantastic. It positions us well to do things ahead. We are starting from scratch and transitioning to a program that gets more things done and on a bigger scale. We want to build on those successes and move forward,” Bassman said.

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Scott Thenhaus/Daily News Pictured from left to right (bottom row) Danielle Rogers, Pat Wallace, Dianna Ambroson, Rita Reinheimer. Pictured from left to right (top row) Bruce Showalter, Tracy Taylor, Director Andrew Bassman, and Jeff Maki. Not pictured: Board president Graham Sullivan, vice president Kathy Winn, Mike Jacobsen, and Lin Chape.

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YPJC: calling all young professionals

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News Young professionals. A term that may be different for everyone, but for Young Professionals of Jasper County (YPJC), young professionals are vital to the future of our workforce.

YPJC is an organization that organizes young professionals. The acronym, IMPULSE (Integrity, Moving Forward, Professional Development, Understanding, Leadership, Service and Evolving), was established by YPJC to instill its values for members, community citizens and those interested throughout Jasper County. As an organization, YPJC serves as an IMPULSE to spur professional, personal and community growth through networking, community outreach and social events with the young professionals in Jasper County, whether they live or work in the area.

The new YPJC President, Danielle Rogers, believes IMPULSE is a major part of YPJC going forward as the organization strives to incorporate more young professionals while making the community a better place.

“YPJC is just a way to bring young professionals together. It gives us the opportunity to build up our community and build our leadership development,” Rogers said.

“There is so much going on in Newton. We are always looking to see where we can help and get young professionals involved in different organizations.”

One popular event of YPJC is Thanks with

YPJC members meet for monthly meetings.

Franks, an event that often occurs in September. Last year, Thanks with Franks accumulated more than 50 area-businesses and organizations to hand out free hot dogs to local residents. The event raises money from beverages, which is donated back to an organization chosen by YPJC. The process in choosing an organization is a team effort by young professionals. YPJC attempts to find an organization in the community that they are passionate about, members are involved in or the organization would like to donate back to for a past project.

Another event that receives a lot of attention is the Chili Cook Off. YPJC supervises the event while firefighters judge for those attempting to make the best chili. As people gather for warm chili the day after Thanksgiving and hot cocoa, the community also witnesses the courthouse lighting — a tradition that has been around more than 80 years. The Chili Cook Off proceeds from beverages support the courthouse lighting

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hang out or you are new to town, it is a chance for you to hang out and meet people your age doing things,” Rogers said.

YPJC is always concerned with community outreach and social events, but the plan this year is to be more involved in professional development or business relations types of events. For instance, the organization hopes to schedule a LinkedIn hiring seminar, a young professionals panel, business tours after work or lunch-andlearns during the day.

Submitted Photo YPJC members enjoy a hockey game together as one of their social events.

fund every year.

Other social events in the past have included a hockey game, a pubcrawl, a bags tournament at Fore Seasons Golf and a community movie day at the Capitol II Theatre.

Each occasion is an opportunity for YPJC to share who they are and what they do. Although few events have been scheduled this year so far, YPJC hopes to become more involved in the community. One event

YPJC is hosting this year is Re-Prom — an adult prom at the Iowa Speedway on March 28.

Ticket prices ahead of time are $20, but $30 at the door with all proceeds going to the Iowa Speedway Cares Foundation. Activities are still being planned, but a few include pace car rides, a DJ, photobooth and yard games like bags.

“We just try to put things together. Whether it’s your friends to

The Newton Development Corporation (NDC) established YPJC, and strives to improve the economic well-being of the Newton community. Many members of YPJC have also developed professional opportunities by participating in NDC’s Get to Know Newton leadership course. YPJC understands there will always be many changes in the workplace, but the organization also tries to

help young professionals find a job in the area.

The Executive Director of NDC, Frank Liebl, greatly approves of YPJC. “NDC was pleased to help launch the Young Professionals of Jasper County. The opportunity to network among your peers is good, both socially and for leadership development. As all communities age, it’s the young professionals that hold the key to economic development and community growth in the future,” Liebl said.

Not only does YPJC have a new president, they also have a new vice president, Natalie Umsted, and a new treasuer/ secretary, Nathan Unsworth. The officer team of Rogers, Umsted and Unsworth act as a liaison between NDC and YPJC members. They also organize the different meetings, ensure event plans are in place and manage all of the funding. Rogers thinks the changes have been pretty good, but she knows the officer team can’t do it on their own; the members of YPJC work with the officer team to make decisions as a group.

“We are a really good team and communicate easily with each other.

Our goal as an officer team is to make sure that the organization is around a lot longer, and evolves to meet the needs of young professionals,” Rogers said. “We know as the officer team that we aren’t going to change the organization overnight ... adding more value to it isn’t going to happen overnight so we are taking our time.”

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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Volunteers install the Healthy Way Fitness Zone at Prairie City Community Park in August. The new equipment is part of a Prairie City Park Board push to better community wellness.

Prairie City makes fitness upgrades to public park Mike Mendenhall Prairie City News PRAIRIE CITY — Leaders in Prairie City don’t put a premium on the health of its citizens, and 2014 saw an investment in youth wellness as the Prairie City Park Board and city council installed a new Community Park Healthy Way Fitness Zone.

The Fitness Zone is part of the Prairie City Park board’s aims to bring more activity and healthy lifestyle opportunities to the city.

According to Park Board Chairperson Tammy Steenhoek,

the former equipment at Community Park was in use for more than 20 years and was beginning to become a safety issue for patrons.

Prairie City City Administrator Manny Toribio said the removal of monkey bars, slide and climbing units in the park was part of the construction, but also an effort to improve safety. Steenhoek said the swings meet current governmental safety regulations and will stay.

“We want to promote healthy lifestyles by adding more exercise equipment to the playgrounds in

our town,” she said.

Nearly 100 volunteers lent a hand installing the Fitness Zone playground equipment last summer. Organizers blocked 12 hours for the installation and planned on it trickling into a second day, but volunteers and project supervisors finished nearly 2.5 hours earlier even with a slight rain delay said Tami Ford, community liaison to the Prairie City Park Board. Approximately 70 volunteers signed up for the event, which was also promoted via its own Facebook page.

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and mulch surrounding the equipment. Timbers were also installed to define the equipment area. But Ford said once the orange safety fence was down, it was ready for use.

The project began in 2013 after the city received a Jasper Community Foundation Grant of $4,000. The city originally requested $11,800 from the organization to purchase the equipment.

In October 2013, the Prairie City City Council approved the purchase of the equipment not to exceed $16,000 upon the recommendation of the park board.

The city awarded the equipment bid to All Inclusive Rec at a cost, including delivery, of $14,706.20. According to city administration, $7,250 of the purchase came from the city’s equipment revolving fund. Another $750 came from donations and the rest from the $4,000 JCF grant.

All Inclusive Rec assisted with a supervised installation.

Community involvement was key throughout the upgrades. The Prairie City Lion’s Club put on a pancake breakfast to pay for phase two of the playground equipment project. Fundraisers like the Lion’s Club breakfast helped cushion the costs of installations.

“We appreciate the community support,” Steenhoek said. “We had a lot of people come to the Lion’s Club Breakfast that don’t usually come.”

Steenhoek believes the new equipment has and will add to the local quality of life.

“We hope this new play area is something that will be enjoyed for many, many years,” Ford said. “The park board was very overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and support from the volunteers. We are excited for more projects in the near future. This project was a perfect demonstration of the pride that many Prairie City residents have in our community.”

Continued from Page 7C Rogers’ first meeting as president occurred in February of this year. There were existing and new members in attendance with ideas for the year being brainstormed by both parties. In the future, Rogers hopes YPJC can be a place for young employees to improve their leadership skills, be a part of a network of other young professionals and grow that business network among that age group.

As president, it is very typical for Rogers to be involved in marketing of YPJC with the officer team; the organization has its own Facebook page, and a brochure and webpage on the NDC website.

Rogers is also heavily involved in the planning for Re-Prom as she gets to converse and work with the management team of the Iowa Speedway. One thing the officer team is focusing on is getting the YPJC name out in the community and educating others about the organization. YPJC hopes to do a lot more marketing on its Facebook page, and engage with more businesses.

“If people want to get involved to make a difference, develop themselves as a community member or become a young professional, we are a great place to start.

We have the different social events, different leadership events and community events — there is something for everyone,” Rogers said.

“We want members, but we also want to make sure that we are doing things for the community. Hopefully, just by doing these events, people realize what a good thing YPJC is and people want to become members.”

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Market Café a new treat for Hy-Vee shoppers

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ewton residents gained a new dining option when Hy-Vee opened its Market Café in late July. The full-service, sit down meal restaurant is located in the northeast corner of Hy-Vee, 1501 First Ave. E. Unique from other restaurants, it works with all of the departments in the grocery store to serve the meals in the restaurant.

“Market Café offers the same friendly environment you get from your Newton Hy-Vee, and we just wanted to bring our service to the next level (in a restaurant setting),” Restaurant Manager Jack Wearmouth said.

Doors are open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with daily specials as well as a full menu for all three meals. On Sunday mornings, an extravegant brunch is served with a bloody mary bars and mimosas as well as a carving station, featuring made to order omlets and eggs benedict.

“We’ve already had a lot of compliments and some early favorites with our chicken tenders that have a seasalt vinegar rub and the peanut butter burgers that are very unique,” Wearmouth said.

Customers have the option to eat and then get their groceries, shop before dining and have their purchases held or just come into the Cafe for a meal.

“Even with the restaurant they have the option to go get their Chinese and bring it in to eat,” Wearmouth said.

The Market Café also has a fully stocked bar with seating and several flatscreen televisions throughout the restaurant for patrons to enjoy.

“Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. we offer wing night, you get six bone-in wings for $5 that will be great for game day specials,” Wearmouth said.

Reservations are available but there will always be space for those stopping in while shopping.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Aleya Salon Suites & Day Spa is an example of a single Newton storefront and building being used by several buisnesspeople to keep overhead costs low. The spa, located in downtown Newton on the courthouse square, has a massage therapist and a boutique open in suites inside the spa building within the past year.

Main Street, downtown continue to feature new businesses

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News The economy of the City of Newton, like any other small Midwestern town, must constantly adapt to conditions to survive.

This includes bringing in new businesses.

Renewable and traditional energy industries, farming and light manufacturing drive Newton now, population hasn’t drastically changed since the closing of Maytag in 2007.

Newton was announced as a Main Street Iowa community in February of 2014.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Since the announce- One of the goals of Newton’s economic development leaders has been to keep storement, which allows a fronts filled around the courthouse square.

specified area around downtown to receive social and economic help in the form of a vision for the downtown area, complete with standard appearances and a mission.

The boundary of the Main Street-designated area is somewhat jagged, but all the businesses in it are between West Fourth and East Fourth streets and between North Third Avenue and South Second Avenue. A business district, with stricter constraints, was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The downtown area has several financialindustry businesses and the Captiol II Theatre that have anchored the area for decades, along with some stores that have established themselves as mainstays along the way.

The Farmer’s Wife and Choices Book Store are two examples that were started in Newton in the early 2000s.

Here are some of the businesses that have opened within the past year in the Main Street district: Boost Mobile, 208 First Avenue West: A sales outlet for mobile phones and other devices.

Bun in the Oven, 108 W. Third St. S.: Fresh baked goods, a place for a few small groups to eat lunch and a small boutique of crafts and childrens clothes.

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sources, 112 N. Second Ave. W., lower level, inside the Aleya Salon Suites and Day Spa: Reiki energy therapy; relaxation techniques.

Fresh Start E-Cigs & Vapors, 116 First Ave. E.: Electronic cigarettes with organic juices; intended as stop-smoking aids for people age 18 or older.

Jan’s Yarn Barn, 326 First Ave. W.: Yarn, related craft supplies and events.

Jasper County Abstract, 201 First St. S.: Abstracts, titles, certificates.

Moo’s BBQ, 103 W. Second St. N.: Barbecue sandwiches and other dishes, dine-in or carry-out.

One Man’s Junk, 118 First Ave. E.: Antiques and used goods.

Ooh La La Boutique, 112 N. Second Ave.W., front suite and Suite 9, inside the Aleya Salon Suites and Day Spa: Women’s apparel and accessories.

Stacy’s Sweetstuff: 208 1/2 First Ave. W. Specialty dessert bakery.

Relics Antiques, 115 W. Second St. N.: Decorative and practical antiques, toys and more.

Newton Hypnosis Center, 201 First Ave. W., Hypnosis services.

Artist Junkie: 225 1/2 First Ave. Wes, second floor, above eClips hair salon: Art and more.

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

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State-of-the-art medical laboratory calls Newton home

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A long thought about the idea to build a state-of-theart medical laboratory came to light in 2014 for Health Enterprises of Iowa.

The nonprofit company that strives to provide select medical services in a community-based manner moved into a former Maytag building at 353 W. Fourth St. N. Suite 100 after about a year of renovation. HEI is jointly owned by a group of more than 20 of the state’s hospitals — including Skiff Medical Center.

“This lab is unique because we are currently doing hospital work for Skiff Medical Center, and then we plan to get reference testing from a number of different hospitals,” Director of Laboratory Services, Deb Corlew said.

Corlew said that a number of Iowa’s hospitals have to go out of state to get testing completed and she envisions her laboratory becoming a regional destination.

However, she said servicing the local patients at Skiff and other HEI hospitals is still a top priority. “(HEI) is always looking for ways to help their member hospitals,” Corlew said.

“There are a lot of tests that we will be able to do on a daily basis.”

By forming this lab, she said, they are saving hospitals a lot of money, which has become invaluable as many smaller regional hos-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Health Enterprises of Iowa brought to life a long thought about idea to build a state-of-the-art medical laboratory to Newton in 2014.

pitals in the state are looking for more and more ways to cut costs.

Skiff has been no exception to this situation. Corlew said it was part of Skiff ’s strategic plan to partner with HEI on this lab. Since the new lab has been functional, Skiff has closed its lab facilities.

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Medical Center, we were able to take most of the laboratory services out of the hospital and place them here,” Corlew said. “Right now, we are just doing work for Skiff but a few months down the road, we will have other hospitals that we will be doing work for. We just hope to keep growing from there.”

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Lab technicians work through out the day and night testing for Skiff Medical Center with the goal of bringing on several other hospitals as well.

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“Hopefully, it will grow to be a really big and busy lab.

That’s the other part about the community interest, we hope to grow jobs here as well,” Corlew said.

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The lab does all clinical tests involving blood and bodily fluids. HEI has 13 staff members at the lab and three phlebotomists who are still stationed at Skiff. Corlew clarified that if patients needed blood drawn, they should still go to Skiff.

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Snapshot of Newton’s economy

By Bryan Friedman Special to the Newton Daily News Construction increases up 36 percent in 2014 Expansion projects including the Miller-Valentine Newton Place Apartments, Noble Chrysler, TIP Composites, Atlas Hydraulics, Van Maanen Electric, Key Cooperative and many others helped push $11.8 million in construction work in Newton last year. That’s the most money that’s been spent on construction in Newton since 2007.

Local businesses make new investments V a n M a a n e n , Fareway, HyVee Market Café, REG Bio-Diesel, Friedman Newton Village, Jasper County Abstract, Bridal Sweet, Optimae, Sugar Grove and the skating rink are among the businesses that made expansions in the last year.

City rolls out housing initiative The Newton Housing Initiative provides incentives to real estate developers, property owners and home buyers to expand the quantity and, perhaps more importantly, the quality of available housing inventory. When you build a new home in Newton, you will receive the following guarantee from the City of Newton: • Waived building permit and inspection fees • Negotiated lot prices and subordination with landowners • Payment for construction

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Progress Industries: helping those in need

By Scott Thenhaus Newton Daily News Prior to Progress Industries founding in 1979, there were no services available to assist children who were disabled.

Back in the 1950s, Lee Zmolek did not know where to take his son, Stuart, after he was diagnosed as disabled with Autism. Zmolek and his wife were even turned away by schools because Stuart was disabled. Zmolek often remembers when people would laugh at Stuart for being disabled.

“The young people today are so understanding and compassionate with handicapped people. They were much better than we were years ago as a society.

It is such a different world,” Zmolek said.

It was indeed such a different time back in the 1950s; people with disabilities were often institutionalized and kept away from society.

However, there is now organizations like Progress Industries that provide housing for Stuart and offer weekend visits with family.

Concerned parents, much like Zmolek, established Progress Industries 36 years ago.

Now the organization serves all disabilities — physical, mental, intellectual and behavioral.

The new CEO of Progress Industries, Jim Merulla, understands the importance of the organization well.

“My son Sam is 24 and has Down syndrome. That is another reason why Progress Industries is near and dear to me and I have been on the board here for five years,” Merulla said.

Progress Industries’ mission is to teach and support people with disabilities to live more independent lives, a task.

Merulla says is not only from 8 to 5, but whenever their assistance is needed. Merulla hopes all of his employees think of the people served when their heads hit the pillow much like he does. Progress Indus-

Scott Thenhaus/Daily News The Progress Industries board could not be more pleased with their decision of making Jim Merulla its new CEO. His compassion with patrons like Jack Warrick (left) and Linda Prather (right) are one of many great qualities.

tries’ communications director, Melissa Butler, could not agree more with her CEO. “To live a self-determined life that is our whole goal here at Progress Industries and our services here. We operate on a set of values. Every decision and every move should be based on the values of integrity, passion for people, excellence and teamwork,” Butler said.

Merulla explained in the state of Iowa there are about 167,000 people ages 18 to 64 that have some kind of disability, and there are 20.3 percent of Iowans with disabilities that live in poverty compared to 8.6 percent of Iowans without disabilities.

Additionally, adults with disabilities in Iowa have a medium earning of about $19,000 compared to about $29,000 for those without disabilities. Progress Industries can address these issues, but Merulla knows if the organization was not funded properly, people with disabilities would have nowhere to go. Newton High School Special Education teacher, Tina Stammeyer, is also thrilled to have Progress Industries’ services available.

“Progress Industries offers an avenue for our students to go to upon graduation. They offer services for our students to put into practice the academic and work related skills they have learned in high school. Progress Industries gives options for many students who may not have otherwise had other opportunities to be employed, earn money, or be contributing members of society.

Progress Industries also offers the students and clients opportunities for social activities and connecting with friends,” Stammeyer said.

Progress Industries is one of the larger employers in Newton and Jasper County with approximately 275 employees throughout Jasper, Polk and Story County. The organization provides residential services, day habilitation and employment training and placement for people with disabilities in these areas also.

For residential services, Progress Industries offers 24-hour Home and Community Based Services. The organization has provided this support to more than 70 people in 11 homes throughout Newton, and nearly 20 people

in seven homes in Polk County. It also offers a Supported Community Living Service that assists children and adults in receiving support and training on an hourly basis in their own home. This support may include training in self-advocacy and daily living needs like community access, socialization and transportation.

The Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities is a program in which Progress Industries assists individuals who need more supporting needs to live and work in a more unified environment. The Day Habilitation Program offers training and activities during the day for people with disabilities of all levels and ages.

This program provides people with disabilities the ability to develop, maintain and increase skill development in major life functioning areas.

In relation to employment training and placement, Progress Industries offers its job prep and supported employment services. This program provides work training services for individuals to develop work habits and skills to achieve community

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In 2014, the organization expanded its supported employment services to include Story County, where about 60 people who are currently employed or are seeking employment, work with Progress Industries’ employment consultants.

Additionally, Progress Industries helped 23 people find jobs with 15 different employers.

“Progress is big on choices. We want our people to make good choices but we want them to have choices.

They need to be able to run their lives. We are there to serve them,” Merulla said. “Every day they are getting better.

They are a little more involved in the community and the skill levels are there. Ultimately, they are more in charge of their life as we want them in charge of their life.”

Although Progress Industries has had much success, it is still looking to improve as an organization. For instance, April 11 will be the 8th annual Where the Rubber Meets the Road — an 8K run at the Iowa

Speedway with proceeds benefitting Progress Industries. The organization has achieved about half of its $1.2 million mark, and has no plans to stop until its goal is reached.

The event will also benefit the organization’s “Doors of Progress” housing campaign; a fundraising project that provides homes to people who face various disabling conditions.

Currently, Progress Industries is focusing on Polk County to replicate an environment similar to Newton’s. Overall, the campaign is funded to add additional sites, but to also sustain and maintain all of the organization’s homes no matter where the services are provided. Butler provided a question that every employee at Progress Industries ask themselves when assisting people who are disabled: “Is the end result good enough for me?

If it’s not good enough for me, then it isn’t good enough for them,” Butler said.

Progress Industries is also excited to welcome Merulla as a CEO — one with the experiences of being a parent and a community advocate. Merulla also understands the impact of Progress Industries and what services the organization provides. It has been a sudden transition for the company, but they welcomed Merulla with open arms — something that he plans to give right back by taking care of all those included in Progress Industries.

“Newton is very important to Progress Industries and we hope that Progress Industries is very important to Newton,” Merulla said.

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Shop Small success for downtown

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Newton Main Street, Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Centre for Arts and Artists partnered to organize a “Shop Small” holiday retail promotion over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend.

The promotion celebrates

Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to support small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

At “Shop Small,” customers received cash coupons from retailers for purchases made between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7, and could redeem the coupons at the same stores between Dec. 8 and Dec. 24. Participating retail-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Several downtown businesses participated in Newton Main Street’s “Shop Small” promotion during the holiday season last year.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Customers received special cash coupons during Newton Main Street’s “Shop Small” promotion.

ers had two options for coupons: for every $25 spent, a customer receives a $5 cash coupon, or for every $10 spent, a customer receives a $1 cash coupon.

Along with the “Shop Small” promotion, a pop-up art show and sale was hosted by the Centre for Arts and Artists at the former Pappy’s Antique Mall. The one day art show was on Nov. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.

At the art show, more than 20 artists displayed

their work and had items for sale. The art show also had a children’s activity and bakery sweets on sale.

“Our goal is to get people downtown and showcase the unique gift options offered by downtown retailers and area artists,” said Andrew Bassman, executive director of the Newton Main Street Partnership. “The combination presents a distinct holiday shopping experience unlike what is available anyplace else.”

Local business owner Bonnie Terpstra of The Farmer’s Wife said she thought having the promotion would help people to remember to shop small.

Along with several other businesses, she took part in the promotion and saw the cash coupons come back to the store in the following weeks.

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Two new sweet stops were added downtown Newton with the arrival of Stacy’s Sweetstuff and Bun in the Oven Bakery in early 2015. Stacy Grams, owner of Stacy’s Sweetstuff, and Dalene Odgen, owner of Bun in the Oven Bakery, both began cooking at a young age and are now sharing with the public in their own shops.

Stacy’s Sweetstuff Stacy’s Sweetstuff started in Grams’ home after she began baking for her nieces, nephews, family and friends more than four years ago. She bakes cookies, cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cake balls, candies, fudge and truffles. Sugar cookies are her favorite because she enjoys decorating them, although she is not a

huge fan of cleaning up after. They are also her most popular item.

Wedding cakes are also on her resume available in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon, orange, marble, Champagne and red velvet flavors.

When doing wedding cake tasting, Grams sends home cupcake samples with the client so their friends and family can give their input as well. It is also a trick she does to get her product out to more people, hopefully gaining additional clients.

“Before you know it, it was like ‘hey, can you make one for my friend’s mom’s sister?’” Grams said.

Many of her friends and family suggested that she move forward in her business and do more with the skills she has. After spending time praying and looking around Newton for a potential store front, she spoke with the owner of Moo’s and things “just fell

Submitted Photo There are plenty of options at Bun in the Oven Bakery. Its new location in the downtown area is now open for business.

together”.

The quaint space at 208 1/2 First Ave. W. is perfect for Grams, who didn’t want anything extravagant. In the shop she offers cupcakes, chocolate dipped strawberries, cake balls, slices of pie, sugar cookies, chocolate covered pretzels and fudge along with daily specials.

Bun in the Oven Bakery What first started with a farmers market stand, selling crafts and later incorporating popular baked goods, has turned into a full-time job of baking and catering, a job Ogden said she greatly enjoys.

Recently, Ogden has moved her bakery, Bun in the Oven Bakery, into a new location on West Third Street South, less than a block from First Avenue West.

The bakery has a display case full

of fresh baked goods, a place for a few small groups to eat lunch and a small boutique of crafts and children’s clothes.

Ogden is a mother of six, three boys and three girls, who started the boutique making baby items for her boys.

“It saved us a lot of money and I love to sew too,” she said.

However, Ogden is best known for her baked goods and catering, and she doesn’t leave anything out. She enjoys making food from a variety of heritages — German, French, Italian, Dutch, etc.

At the bakery, Ogden makes cupcakes, dessert bars and chocolate and vanilla German donuts, and she said, her favorite goods to bake are sugar cookies and pecan rolls which are both popular goods available daily at BAKERIES | 9D

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Downtown Colfax ripe for growth with beatification, parks planning Mike Mendenhall Jasper County Tribune COLFAX — Brenda Tjaden looked onto the wearing city streets in front of her business at 6 W. Howard St. Professional Hair Designers is a neatly kept storefront in Colfax’s downtown business district.

She purchased the business in 2010, after working for another Colfax hair salon for 18 years. Her business is mostly word of mouth, and she said people come to her shop due to reputation. She thinks the improvements to the Colfax Downtown in recent years have been “huge,” but she can’t quite say they’ve increased her foot traffic.

“I think the city does the best it can, but there has to be money to do it. There has to be some street infrastructure done, and we’ve made progress with new housing development which tends to bring new families,” she said. “But, unfortunately, with the risk of flooding there is not a lot of room for growth.”

Tjaden said she is thankful for the recent return of a doctor’s office, new restaurants and revitalizing old buildings, but as a business owner what she said she would love to see is population growth in Colfax

proper.

The results of Main Street Iowa’s 2013 Downtown Colfax Market Study were released late last year, showing a breakdown of Colfax residents’ highest infrastructure and improvement priorities. Respondents from the business community and general population overwhelmingly said improvements to city streets, sidewalks, lighting, green spaces and trails are their biggest concerns.

According to the survey, 61 percent of Colfax residents want to see action on these areas. A nearly equal percentage want the city and Main Street to craft incentives for new downtown business development.

The lowest priority for individuals and business owners alike is creating downtown housing. Only 19 percent of residents want central housing as a priority, and no business owners surveyed are interested in increasing downtown lodging.

Emily Perry is the director of Colfax Main Street. She said the survey results should set future priorities for community leaders.

“It came across loud and clear that people want streets and streetscape projects beautifying the down-

town,” Perry said.

Colfax Mayor Dick Reed is heading the city’s street committee. The team has been around since March, and Reed admits he’s “kind of let it slide a little bit” to waterline repairs. The city has seen multiple waterline breaks over the last year. Reed said the city has spent an estimated $40,000 repairing and paving streets damaged during bursts or as a result of the repairs. Those expenses were unbudgeted.

Colfax Main Street has been working on downtown improvements and beautification since its inception in 2009. According to the Main Street Iowa report, more than $1 million in private funds and $550,000 in grants have been invested in the downtown area in the last three years. The largest project being the downtown facade program, but Main Street is hoping to start some smaller projects quickly based on the results of the survey.

Perry said Main Street is currently applying for a $7,500 grant through Wellmark to purchase and install a shuffle board and bocce ball court in Mineral Springs Park. Main Street is also hoping to purchase and install new

Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune Kids and adults alike fill the streets of Colfax for the snowball drop during the city’s annual County Christmas celebration in December. City and business leader feel Colfax and its downtown business district is ripe for growth.

planters for the downtown area soon.

The downtown district has seen 15 business starts and expansions in the last three years. Main Street Iowa calculated 15 jobs created and nearly $400,000 in building acquisitions within that period.

The properties range in value from $14,000 to $150,000. A recent push by several downtown vintage and antique shop entrepreneurs has

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But the question for city leaders is — will growth stay on pace to support new business categories? The survey shows a population loss for the area within five minutes of Colfax between the 2000 census and 2012 projec-

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The projected population for 2017 is less than a 1 percent increase to 2,073. The story looks better within a 20 minute drive of Colfax, with a 4.5 percent projected growth in population.

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Bakeries Continued from Page 7D the bakery. Odgen also sells coffee.

“My price range is very reasonable. I try and make affordable quality food for everyone,” she said.

Also available at her bakery is a lunch option.

Ogden makes homemade soups like chili and grilled sandwiches, like a Philly Steak on location.

Catering for local business or private events is a joy of Ogden, especially helping fundraise. Working with Windstream, Skiff Medical Center, Newton High School Princess and Papas Ball are a few of her proud moments. On Wednesdays, Ogden also caters the weekely Newton Noon Kiwanis meeting.

Bun in the Oven winter hours are 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

“I like making people happy. I like when they return and tell me how good my food was. It makes me feel really good to have that return customer,” Ogden said.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune Ron and Michelle Jenkins,owners of Affected Interiors in downtown Colfax, pose behind the cash register March 14 before the ribbon cutting of their new vintage/antique store. The couple is adding to the growing number of locally owned downtown businesses in the small western Jasper County community.

Colfax Continued from Page 8D the 2012 estimate of $40,072 to $50,092, according to the survey.

This could mean Colfax residents will potentially have increased buying power and support such local niche businesses.

A new, large scale project in the works could assist with some of the town’s struggles. Preliminary stages of a multi-year proposal to transform the 500-acre gravel quarry at 1208 Highway 117 S. near Colfax into an outdoor recreational facility were officially made public in November by the Colfax Auxiliary Park Board.

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Of the ideas proposed are hiking/biking trail opportunities, fishing, RV and primitive camping, boating, swimming and potential access to the South Skunk River.

As a parent of teens, Tjaden said another thing city planners should consider is keeping the younger population in town. Following the closure of the Colfax bowling alley, Tjaden feels there is not enough for kids to do in town on a typical week night.

“Living here my whole life, it’s easy to say ‘the city needs to repair streets.’ But, as a business owner I know this costs money,” she said.

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Light returns as executive director for Chamber

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News After two stints as interim executive director, Craig Light took the position full-time in August and hopes to continue expand the membership in Newton and the surrounding communities.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Greater Area Newton Chamber of Commerce saw a familiar face take the reigns as executive director with Craig Light returning to fill the position he once served as

interim.

Light was named executive director on Aug. 18 and said had his past experience not been a positive one, he wouldn’t have considered the job.

“Here is the cool part, if my experience in 2010 would have

been miserable and I get that phone call, I say, ‘no I’m busy.’ But it was such a great experience, that I was like ‘oh yeah I’d be very excited to do that,’” Light said. “What is really cool now is seeing the community as it was in 2010 versus 2014, what

great strides this community has made, it is phenomenal.”

One of the first things Light did after starting in the position was join the Newton Booster Club. He said that his first investment in the community was investing in the

future of the town, the kids. He has also become a Rotarian and a member at the YMCA. Light grew up in Urbandale and attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, where he played football.

“I played two years as offensive guard.

The first year, I think was my coaches first losing season ever. It gave me a whole new appreciation for winning,” Light said. “I realized that winning is an honor, something you really have to work hard for. It’s not something that is guaranteed.”

Following his time at Iowa Central, Light enrolled at Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration. He attended Drake University parttime, eventually earning his Master’s of Business Administration Degree.

Light worked in several fields as a credit analyst and a financial advisor along with serving on the Board of Directors for the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. In, 2009 he was named President of the Chamber, which is also when he had his first brush with Newton.

“I met Bonnie Terpstra, who was the chair

of the Newton Chamber of Commerce. We started kicking around ideas back and forth ... and developed a friendship,” Light said.

“In the spring of 2010, Bonnie calls me up.”

That led to Light’s first interim stint in Newton before he came back four years later to serve as interim once again before taking the job full-time.

“The hopes and vision is that we continue to expand membership,” Light said.

He would also like to really celebrate the businesses that are in Newton and the accomplishments they achieve.

“I always call ribbon cuttings, wedding day for the business owner because they poured their finances, heart, mind, body and soul into this business. We are here to wish them well, support them and do everything we can so they are successful,” Light said. “Landmark anniversaries, five, 10, 15 years, that’s a success story that needs to be shared. There are so many businesses that struggle and to have one that has either a business expansion or an anniversary, we need to celebrate that.”

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By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News One of the new leaders of a civic improvement organization has a lot of experience in the field — and those involved in the hiring seem pretty excited.

Jeff Davidson, who has worked for the Iowa City government for 34 years, was hired in mid-March to be Jasper County’s “Keep Iowa Beautiful” Community Coach. The position, which was advertised as paying $60,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience, calls for a wide range of talents and skills.

Davidson is listed as the Economic Development Administrator on Iowa City’s website. With a population of about 71,000, Iowa City is the fifth-largest city in the state; Jasper County is at about

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He will work with the Hometown Pride Program, which has been involved with several county projects, such as Newton’s way-finding signs, the First Avenue Sculpture of Art and the Get to

Know Newton campaign.

Doug Garrett, a Colfax resident, was on a search committee that helped find the right individual for the community coach position, Keep Iowa Beautiful. He sent out an email describing how excited he was with getting someone of Davidson’s experience level to help lead a team that will take on several types of civic projects in the county.

“Our committee thinks we have hit a home run on this hire. Jeff has an extensive background in economic development in Johnson County — in particular with Iowa City. We are very excited to have someone of his talents and abilities now available for the entire county to draw from.”

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“I can’t wait to get started in Jasper County,” Davidson said in the email.

Davidson said he has not only been a transportation planner, the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development, the Director of Planning and Community Development and the Economic Development Administrator for Iowa City, but he also was the director of the Johnson County Council of Governments for 17 years. That experience will be needed on several fronts.

Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Executive Director Gerry Schnepf, told the Newton Daily News in January the term “community coach” includes a hodge-podge of responsibilities and roles. Grant

writing, report writing, fundraising, public speaking and public-space improvement are just a few of the skills needed.

Schnepf said the position recently became fundable when a pair of anonymous donors provided about $1.4 million to Keep Iowa Beautiful.

Garrett said a public event or meeting will take place some time in April to introduce Davidson. That meeting will be scheduled as soon as a date can be found that works for everyone involved.

Jasper County recently joined Pocahontas County, Fremont County, Louisa County and a team called “Hometown Pride — Des Moines Capitol Neighborhoods” as Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Hometown Pride groups.

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