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$10M resurgence planned for Hotel Maytag

Additional visitor press box included in the project

Submitted Photos Pictured above is Hotel Maytag when it was dedicated on Dec. 21, 1926.

Also pictured is the grand ballroom and Maytag Café.

The historic Historic restoration will Hotel Maytag

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a bag of popcorn and even met the theatre mascot, Joy the pig, said she was impressed with the historic structure and the vision for Newton’s downtown.

“We need every community vibrant and growing and that’s how we’re going to continue to grow this state,” Reynolds said.

Andy Frantz, vice president of operations for FCI, said his company, which specializes in historic restoration projects, began exploring the property last fall. The sale of the building, which sits on the corner of First Street North and North Second Avenue East, is expected by the end of the April. A Text the keyword NDN to 74574 to subscribe to breaking news text alerts from the Newton Daily News.

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Man charged with vehicular homicide requests new sentence

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News A Newton man who is serving a 10 year prison sentence for vehicular homicide in the death of a local teenager is asking the court to reconsider his sentence.

Daniel L. Edwards, 43, was Edwards charged in April 2013 after police said he was speeding and under the influence of synthetic drugs when he struck 14-year-old Brendan O’Brien with a

Chevy Blazer.

Edwards pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and was sentenced last fall.

O’Brien was hit at approximately 9 p.m. on a Sunday night as he was walking northbound in the 1100 block of East 19th Street North with a group of friends. Edwards, traveling at approximately 41 mph in a 35 mph zone, hit him with his vehicle as he was out delivering pizzas, according to court documents.

O’Brien was unresponsive when police officers arrived on the scene. He was transferred to Skiff Medical Center and then EDWARDS | 3A

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News The Hotel Maytag opened for business on Dec. 21, 1926 as a prominent and luxurious five-story building owned by F.L. Maytag.

“We’re especially proud of the historic Maytag Hotel from the standpoint of its historic character,” said Fred Chabot, of Newton’s Historic Preservation Commission.

“Louis Sullivan is the master of the art form of this architecture and we’re proud the historic property that the architect and builder Incorporated are still there, including the terracotta decorations on the outside of the hotel.”

The hotel was built by Henry Raider, of Chicago, and constructed

by Lanny Brothers Construction, of Oskalooska.

The hotel was known as the first hotel west of the Mississippi River to feature air conditioning in the 1930s, according to local historian Larry Hurto. The hotel was also one HISTORY | 8A

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Replacement of the press box at H.A. Lynn Stadium has been on the Newton Community School District’s five-year plan list for more than five years.

The NCSD board was finally able to take significant action toward replacing the press box when it voted unanimously to approve a project designed by FRK Architects & Engineers on Monday.

The project, which has an estimated cost of somewhere close to $130,000, will go out for bid soon, and

the proposed schedule would have demolition of the old press box would begin in May and finish before football season begins.

FRK’s Dave Briden made a presentation of the drawings at the meeting, with Superintendent Bob Callaghan and Newton High School Activities Director Scott Garvis discussing some of the safety issues at the stadium.

The home-side press box is a concrete press box with a wooden press box built over the top of it, and it has been modified and repaired many times through the years. Garvis describing one section as a “weekend project” that has reached a point in safety where action is necessary before next season.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Dave Briden of FRK Architects & Engineers made a presentation at the Newton Community School District meeting Monday about plans to rebuild the H.A. Lynn Stadium press boxes. Construction at the stadium could begin in May.

NFD responds to electrical fire

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The Newton Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire at 755 N. 4th Ave. E. at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters quickly contained the fire, and there didn’t appear to be major external damage or anyone injured. Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik said an “electrical issue” caused minor fire and smoke damage to the porch of the house, and an Alliant Energy technician had to disconnect the power before crews could ensure that all the fire was out.

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Abigail Pelzer/Daily News Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds is greeted by Newton Mayor Mike Hansen at the former Hotel Maytag Tuesday morning. Reynolds toured the current Midtown building and met with city leaders about the $10 million historic renovation planned for the building.

The former Hotel Maytag in Newton will get a $10 million historic renovation which is expected to restore the ballroom, add market-rate apartments, commercial space and an upscale restaurant to the current Midtown building.

Cedar Rapids-based Frantz Community Investors is heading up the project which brought Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds to Newton Tuesday morning for a tour of the building in the historic downtown district, which just last fall earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gov. Terry Branstad was initially scheduled to attend with Reynolds, however, he was still recovering from a cold and didn't make any public appearances Tuesday.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | March 25, 2015

In Brief Pleasant View to host fundraiser supper March 27 Pleasant View United Methodist Church will host a homemade chicken and noodle supper with pie from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church, 8454 S. 28th Ave. E. in Newton.

Carry-out suppers are available.

The meal is a fundraiser and the cost is a freewill donation.

For more information, call 641-526-3455 or 641-792-3392.

Immanuel Baptist Church to host free Chorale concert Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News To add another dimension to Holy Week, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church began hosting a Seder Supper. Now in its fourth year, all are invited to join in on the meal and celebrate the week leading up to Easter.

Fourth Annual Seder Supper planned at Holy Trinity

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting the Fourth Annual Seder Supper at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at the church, 1409 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton. The supper will be led by the pastors of Jasper County ELCA Lutheran congregations. The Rev. Ken Ahntholz, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Newton, The Rev. Nancy Pick, St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Sully, and Pastor Zack Bey First Lutheran, Newton. Julie Bey will provide harp music during the dinner.

“To offer the Passover/Seder was something Holy Trinity wanted to do to add another dimension to Christian Holy Week. This was the meal Jesus and his disciples shared on what Christians call Holy Thursday. In conjunction with the Seder, Jesus instituted what Christians know as the ‘Lord’s Supper,’” Ahntholz said.

Traditionally, families and friends gather in the evening to read the text of the Haggadah which contains the narrative of the Israelite exodus from Egypt, special blessings and rituals, and special Passover songs.

“As a celebration of freedom, the Seder might be compared to the Fourth of July here in the United States. The Exodus story has been central to Judaism. It has served to orient

Submitted Photo Holy Trinitiy Lutheran Church will host its annual Seder Supper at 6:30 p.m.

March 31 at the church, 1409 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

Jews toward the celebration of God’s actions in history. The story also serves as inspiration for continuing generations to honor freedom as a gift of God,” Ahntholz said.

Seder customs include telling and discussing the Passover story, drinking four cups of wine, eating matza and partaking of symbolic foods placed on the Passover Seder Plate. The Seder is performed in much the same way all over the world.

Most of the foods served are prepared according to Jewish custom.

Last year, 72 people were served the supper from the Newton Community. Ahntholz said the Seder is for both child and adults. Children usually are involved in telling the story of the 10 plagues and other de-

tails of the events surrounding Moses and Israel’s experience in Egypt and leaving Egypt.

“The Seder is an event to help children learn and experience through participation God’s actions in history,” Ahntholz said.

A freewill offering will be received for the cost of the meal. Suggested price is about $10. Reservations may be made by calling 641-792-1683 or emailing lois@ahntholz by March 28. Holy Thursday will be observed together at 6:30 p.m. April 1 at First Lutheran.

Good Friday, April 2, a service “The Nails of the Cross” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity.

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

Community reels after 7 perish in deadly house fire NEW YORK (AP) — The tightknit Orthodox Jewish New York City community where seven siblings perished in a deadly Sabbath fire was still reeling Sunday as funeral services for the children were being prepared.

“I call this not a tragedy but an absolute disaster,” said state Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who represents the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn where the fire broke out early Saturday. The blaze killed

Immanuel Baptist Church will host the Chorale, from Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, of Ankeny, concert of sacred music at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1300 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton.

Annual tours have taken the Chorale from New York to Colorado, and several summer tours to Europe co-laboring with missionaries in the Netherlands and Germany. In addition, they perform at Faith’s annual Missions Conference, Bible Conference, Commencement activities and Festival of Carols.

The concert is free. A freewill offering will be taken to assist them with the expenses of travel.

For more information, call the Faith Music Department at 515-964-0601 or Immanuel Baptist Church at 641-792-4470.

three girls and four boys ages 5 to 16, leaving their mother and another child critically injured.

“Everyone’s in utter shock,” Hikind said.

Funeral plans were tentatively set for late Sunday afternoon.

Investigators believe a hot plate left on a kitchen counter set off the blaze that sent flames up the stairs, trapping the children in their second-floor bedrooms as they slept. Many religious Jews who observe the

Sabbath refrain from working, in all forms, from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday — including using electricity.

Authorities identified the Sasoon family victims as girls Eliane, 16, Rivkah, 11 and Sara, 6 and boys David, 12, Yeshua, 10, Moshe, 8 and Yaakob, 5.

Authorities say their father was at a nearby conference at the time of the fire. Neither his name nor those of the survivors were released.

Downtown churches to host Good Friday cross walk Downtown Newton churches will host the annaul Community Cross Walk at noon April 3 (Good Friday) beginning at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

Local residents are invited to participate in the community Stations of the Cross event.

Participants will begin the walk at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at noon and will travel to First Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Congregational United Church of Christ and First Christian Church.

Worshippers are free to join the walk along the way or to leave before it is completed at approximately 1:30 p.m.

At each stop, the congregation will share readings and responses reflecting on Jesus’ final journey, prayers, and the singing of one verse of “Were You There?” Worshippers will then follow the cross as it is carried to the next location. Volunteers from the host churches and other area churches will provide leadership for the event.

The Stations of the Cross walk is an annual event organized by the Mission Coalition, a group of local churches that works together to support the community through cooperative service and activities.

People searching for a way to remember the significance and meaning of the events of Good Friday are encouraged to become physically involved by joining in this worship experience.

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Open 4 Business competition available for local entrepreneurs Up to $28,500 in prize money for state winner

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Newton Main Street is encouraging local entrepreneurs, starting a new business or expanding an existing business, to participate in the Open 4 Business competition offered through the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Main Street Iowa. The contest consists of a local, regional and state competition with $28,500 as a total cash prize for the winner.

“One of the things that we are hoping to do and one of our initiatives is to help promote businesses in Iowa’s Main Street district,” Program Director Robin Bostrom said.

“This competition is a chance for us to help support that in a local district.”

There are 52 Main Street programs in Iowa that are eligible for the competition.

Locally, Main Street Newton will hold a contest to select its

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Open 4 Business is a new competition started by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Main Street Iowa encouraging local entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting or expanding a business to develop a plan and potentially win a $28,500 cash prize.

representative at the regional competition.

“This is a good chance to get people to think about that start and get it down on paper,” Newton Main Street Executive Director Andrew Bassman said. “We also have some resources around here to help you come up with that.

If you just have an idea, you want to start a business but I don’t know what to do next, you can come to us.”

To enter, each business

needs to complete a paper entry form and make a 15-minute “sales pitch” about the business to the panel of judges. A $500 prize was donated by Newton Main Street for the winner of the Newton competition. The local competition has a 5 p.m. May 1 deadline with sales pitches scheduled for the week of May 11 through 15.

A regional competition for the local winner will take place in either Marshalltown

or Mt. Pleasant on June 22 through 25, depending on the participation within the Main Street districts. Winners of the regional contacts will each receive $8,000 from the IEDA and move on to the state competition held the evening of Aug. 26 in West Des Moines to kick off the Downtown Summit. Additionally, the IEDA will assign regional winners with a coach to help prepare the contestants for the state competition.

To qualify, the business must be located within the Newton Main Street District, be for-profit and have plans for a new business or expansion that would fill a gap for goods or services that currently exists in the district.

“There’s plenty of office space available and there is prime retail store fronts available that have high traffic counts. There are spaces available to accommodate quite a few different new businesses in the districts,” Bassman said.

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

Eyewitnesses recall shooting outside Joplin theater

By Jeffrey Bruner The Joplin Globe The prosecution called five eyewitnesses to the fatal shooting of Newton native Derek Moore to testify Tuesday at the first-degree murder trial of Jeffrey Bruner.

Samantha Hughes, an employee of the movie theater complex where the shooting took place the night of Nov. 1, 2013, identified Bruner, 41, as the man she saw “fidgeting” in a car parked outside the theater for an hour or two before the early evening shows let out.

She found that strange enough from her vantage point in the theater box

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office that she eventually called her manager about him. But as she did, he finally got out of his vehicle and she told the manager that and hung up. Just minutes later she heard shots, looked up and saw Bruner with his arm extended. She said she never saw a gun in his hand because a vehicle was in her

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line of sight. But she subsequently saw him “making a stomping motion.”

Janet and Juan Montez and their brother-inlaw, Claude Cupp, testified that they saw Bruner shoot Moore and then kick him two or three times in the head.

“All of a sudden, he pulls a gun out and just starts shoooting,” Juan Montez said.

He said he shot him two or three times and then stood over Moore’s collapsed body and shot several more times.

“I assumed he pretty much emptied the gun on him,” Montez said.

Afterward, Bruner walked

to his car and appeared to throw the gun into the vehicle, Cupp said. Bruner got back out and Cupp started toward him, asking if he still had the gun. Bruner said he did not and took off his jacket to show him.

Cupp and Montez then ordered him to lie down.

They said that all the while, Bruner kept trying to explain himself, talking about how his wife should not have done what she did.

Paul Smith, another witness, said the defendant looked at him as he was lying on the ground waiting for police to come and said: “Yeah. I did it. Twenty-one years of marriage and this is what it comes down to.”

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Edwards Continued from Page 1A airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines where he died two days later as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

According to court documents, Edwards’ attorney Gerald Feuerhelm, filed a motion to reconsider sentence due to “his age, education, criminal history and the fact that the defendant has received the rehabilitative effect of being incarcerated.”

A hearing to consider the motion is scheduled for April 13.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

Stadium Continued from Page 1A Briden said that if things go smoothly, bids for construction proposals could go out in the next few weeks and be due around April 21, with a bid awarded within a week or so.

The intent is to complete the work before football season gets underway.

NCSD Director of Business Services Gayle Isaac said the project will be paid for with sales-tax money that can only be used for these types of onetime expenses. The board has been taking efforts recently to refinance bonds so it isn’t paying off debt with money that can be used for projects such as the press box replacements.

Briden also made a presentation with drawings for the former Hy-Vee building on First Avenue West that will be used for administration and other purposes. That project will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the Newton Daily News.

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

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By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | March 25, 2015

When drafted military personnel returned home during the Vietnam era, protesters were waiting around with signs, some condemning them for their indentured actions.

Americans did slightly better with Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom-era veterans, but there still seemed to be a cold, silent contempt for people who chose to join organizations whose role sometimes involves the horrors of war.

It’s important to separate individuals from politics and policies, and we should be making that distinction with law enforcement and other first responders just as we should make it with veterans of overseas combat. Policy isn’t made on the front lines — that’s just where policies are upheld, and even then, the politicking often has nothing to do with what happens on the ground.

I was reminded of these concepts last week when Lt. Rob Burdess of the Newton Police Department allowed me to climb into a Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office armored vehicle, along with

armed officers, in order to deploy with a special team and photograph the Berg School Complex’s active-shooter drill.

The drill reminded me that although we might not see eye to eye with local leaders about how situations should be handled or how money should be spent, individuals are still doing the best they can to keep us safe. Those weren’t policies methodically rehearsed for an event they hope will never occur; those were human beings, who have children and parents and grandparents and mortgages. It’s tough to see these kinds of differences in an emotional moment.

Anyone who’s ever received any type of fine for a vehicle violation knows there are times when we wish that “policy” would simply live and let live, and forgive our mistakes. Human safety doesn’t involve line-item vetoes when it comes to appreciation.

Either we’re grateful for the folks who patrol our streets, fight our fires and bandage our wounds, or we might as well not have these roles that create the stability we

know and love.

The same first responder who gives an unpopular directive regarding crowd control at an event might end up being the same one who saves your life later that same day. It’s important to size up the entire relationship, instead of getting caught up in a single moment. Responding to tragic or dangerous situations is probably not the same kind of task in Jasper County as it would be in, say, Ferguson, Mo., or Los Angeles or New York City.

Growing up near Washington, D.C., it seemed the local police and fire crews there had nearly impossible jobs, and I remember wondering where they stored all the patience they brought with them out onto the streets each day. The Fourth of July event on the National Mall involved a Beach Boys concert each year, and I thought that seemed like the worst day to have to be on crowd detail.

The Berg drill brought out emotions in different ways. Newton school board member Travis Padget, who volunteered to be

amid the “victim” role players in the shooting, said having someone come into a room and point a gun is a harrowing moment — even when everyone knows it’s a drill, with no live ammunition.

It was a stark realization for me to see the precision, teamwork and willingness to use deadly force that’s required to even work up to a drill like the March 18 event at Berg. Knowing there aren’t loaded weapons involved is of little consolation when the weapons are pointed in your direction — and all you’re holding is a Nikon D5200.

There are plenty of ways to get involved with policy change — social media and online public records are good places to start.

But when we’re out on the street, let’s remember that’s not the place where training is usually happening, or where Obamacare was legislated, or where policies are drafted and approved.

Hate the game, not the players.

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

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School board dismissed community input

ministrative duties in order to concentrate on instructional planning/coaching. The current collaboration and co-teaching at Cody Muhs TJ and WW are doing very well.

Newton The co-teaching method cannot On Monday, the school board continue in its current form in voted 5-2 to reconfigure schools. the new configuration. The costs Emerson Hough will be re- and details of the program have opened as a K-4 school. Wood- been ignored. The devil is in the row Wilson, Aurora Heights and details. What other things will Thomas Jefferson will be the affect students will have to be same. Berg will be a 5-8 school cut in order to fund this reconfor all of Newton. I am disap- figuration? We are asked to trust pointed in the vote, and I am this will be worked out. disappointed in the board.

The cons of the plan simThe benefit to reconfiguration ply outweigh the benefits. Now, is slightly smaller class size. This time and energy will need to be should be a benefit. I believe (as spent over the next two years to many others do) there are far too figure out the details of this plan many cons to the plan that take rather than using that time and away from this potential benefit. energy to create programs that The plan calls for remov- will benefit students and increase al of the SAM positions at the school outcomes. elementary schools. SAMs aid I am disappointed in some students that need extra help of the board because of the way and free the principal from ad- they treated those who opposed

reconfiguration. People have spoken out against this plan in school board meetings, letters to the board, conversations with the board, surveys and petitions.

Every single time, school board members dismissed them. We were told at the meeting that if 250 people signed a petition against the reconfiguration, that means 15,000 may be for it. Is that a joke? Where are those 15,000 people speaking out in favor? We were told if we are against this we are not educated enough about the plan, or are only representing one school, or only representing special education, or we are not being positive enough, or we fear change. This is not true.

Teachers, parents, administrators overwhelmingly oppose this plan because we don’t believe it will help our students. They felt the board didn’t listen to them and I tend to agree.

Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson, Emerson Hough, Berg Elementary and Aurora Heights); the 7-8 middle school and the 9-12 high school. Everything was perfectly fine then, and sometimes things that have worked just fine in the past really shouldn’t be changed.

As far as purchasing the old

Hy-Vee West building, I think it’s a perfect place for the administration building to go, but for Basics & Beyond, it may be a safety issue due to the amount of traffic that flows up and down First Avenue West every day. Maybe the city could look at part of the former Maytag/ Iowa Telecom building.

Put schools back the way they were Todd Loiselle Newton My letter is short, sweet and to the point: Put NCSD schools back the way they were before — the five neighborhood K-6 elementary schools (Thomas

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Recently, Dr. Ben Carson stepped onto a political mine — really, jumped o n t o it with b o t h feet — when he ans w e re d a quest i o n f r o m By Ben Shapiro C N N ’s Chr is Cuomo about the nature of homosexuality.

“You think being gay is a choice?” Cuomo asked Carson, after Carson rightly stated that being black and being gay are two very different phenomena. “Absolutely,” replied Carson. He then went on to explain, “A lot of people who go into prison straight go into prison straight — and when they come out, they’re gay.”

Carson’s unstated line of reasoning is perfectly logical. When Cuomo asked Carson whether he thinks “being gay is a choice,” Carson interpreted that question to mean: “Is homosexual behavior a choice.”

To that, the answer is obviously yes, since all non-reflexive behavior is essentially a choice.

Cuomo, however, took his question to mean: “Is homosexual inclination a choice.” To that, the answer is obviously no — it is either a byproduct of biology or environment. Feelings, in other words, are not choices; it is possible that some feelings can be shaped by behavior, but as a general rule, feelings are not chosen.

Behaviors, however, are chosen. Thus, being black — a non-behavioral characteristic — is not like being gay or being straight, in the sense that one cannot choose not to be black, while one chooses one’s own sexual behavior.

The divide between Carson’s understanding of “being gay” and Cuomo’s understanding of

the same term demonstrates the rhetorical slight-of-hand that has marked the gay rights movement. By conflating behavior with feeling, and calling it all “orientation,” homosexual advocates have conflated biology with choice, and called it all biology.

And even they know that such conflation is a lie.

Take, for example, supposed gay spokesperson Dan Savage. He understands that homosexual behavior is a choice.

He compared being gay to being religious: “Faith — religious belief — is not an immutable characteristic.” He also compared being gay to “military service and marital status.” This is logically correct. But Savage refused to acknowledge the implications of this line of thought, because doing so would force him to recognize that society often discriminates between those behaviors it finds productive and those it finds unproductive in terms of the law (military service, for example, is a protected class because we all benefit from the military service of others; being a member of Code Pink is not protected, because we do not all benefit from someone’s membership in Code Pink).

Instead, Savage fell back on his trademark vulgarity. “If being gay is a choice, prove it,” wrote Savage.

“Choose it. Choose to be gay yourself.”

That is an insipid argument; were the shoe on the other foot, Savage would have to demonstrate that being gay is involuntary by engaging in sexual behavior with every male he meets. Given his prior solicitation of Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee, and Herman Cain, that may well be his desire, but it’s a rotten argument overall.

But arguments no longer matter. Logic no longer matters. Feelings matter.

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Records Lois Sperry March 21, 2015 Lois Mae Stock Sperry, 76, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at home.

She was born to the late Paul and Lucille Failyer, May 8, 1938, in Richland, Mo. She

Joseph John Gobb March 23, 2015 Joseph John Gobb, the son of Joseph and Margaret Mary (Bernath) Gobb, was born Oct. 4, 1941, in Detroit, M i c h .

Elizabeth A. Schiller March 24, 2015 Elizabeth (Betty) A. Schiller of Newton, died at her home at Park Centre in Ne w ton, March 24, 2015, f r o m complications of COPD. The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1900 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton.

Betty was born Nov. 10, 1932, to Elmer and Mildred Fuller in Moline, Ill. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1950, where she was part of the

married the late Merrill Dean Stock in 1963, and they lived together in Deep River until his death in 1978. She later married Harley Sperry in 1999, and helped raise her four grandchilden.

Lois enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed writing, watching all sporting events and racing, and traveling in the U.S. and collecting key chains and magnets.

Lois is survived by one sister and five children, Esther Roach, Folkston, Ga., Paul Foley of California, Patricia and Lynn Hudnut of Barnes City, Randy and Kim Stock of Oskaloosa, Sandy and Paul Beltz of Oskaloosa, and Kathleen and Bryan Butler of Oskaloosa.

She also is survived by 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Besides her two husbands, she was preceded

in death by her parents; and a daughter Debra.

As was Lois’s wish, her body will be cremated and no visitation is scheduled. A private family graveside memorial service and burial will be held at a later date in the Sixteenth Cemetery north of What Cheer. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa.

Joe was married to Judy Sutphin. To this union were born, Milissa Kay Kennedy of Des Moines, Melinda Sue Gobb of Newton, Timothy Shawn Gobb of Des Moines, and Thearsa Gobb of Newton.

Joe later married Sandra Sue Eaton. To this union were born, Rebecca Sue Klingston of Des Moines, and Jolinda Sue (David) Linkous of Christiansburg, Va.

Joe worked as a baker at Stocktons and Easters Super Value in Newton, for many years. After he retired, fishing became his career and baking a hobby.

Joe died Monday, March 23, 2015, at the Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was 73 years old. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Those left to honor

Joe’s memory include his children; his 11 grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; his brother, Lawrence William (Shirley) Gobb of Davenport; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Newton V.F.W. Memorials may be designated in Joe’s name and may be left at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home.

“Nifty Nine,” then attended Western Illinois University. While still attending college, she married her long-time sweetheart, Jerry Schiller, Dec. 29, 1951. They were blessed with seven children.

She dedicated many of her early years to raising her family, cooking, cleaning, polishing little white shoes every afternoon, doing tons (literally) of laundry, sewing clothes and Halloween costumes, making birthdays, Christmas and every holiday special, attending conferences and concerts and teaching her children important life lessons – like clipping coupons.

After her youngest child entered school and due to her love of books, Betty worked at the library for several years before beginning a career at Newton Mfg. Co, where she was employed from 1974 through 1989, before retiring as

secretary to the president.

While at Park Centre, her home since 2009, she enjoyed lunches with the JULIET’s, attending the Newton Community Theatre and the Jasper Country Concert Association and a variety of other activities. You seldom saw her without her crocheting, making baby afghans and lap robes which she generously donated to a variety of local charities.

Betty is survived by her children, Jo ( James) Moses and Susan ( Jerry) Fortune, both of Newton, Rick (Tamie) Schiller of Davenport, Lisa (Tom) Swank of Coal Valley, Ill., Sandy (Scott) Rogers of Altoona, and Sara (Dave) Sielaff of Lincoln, Ill.; eleven grandchildren, Andrea Jansen and Scott Smead of Newton, Shaun Fortune of Harrisburg, Pa., Sarah Schroeder of Davenport, Drew Schiller of Chapel Hill, N.C., Kate

Kohtz of St. Joseph, Mich., Kendall Swank of Rock Island, Ill., Ethan Rogers and Kristin McCue of Des Moines, Curt Rogers of Ankeny, and Jim Sielaff of Lincoln, Ill.; along with 13 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. Other survivors are her brother, Bob (Diane) Fuller of New Sharon; sister-in-law, Jill ( Jerry) Rowland of Queen City, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews; and her “adopted sister” and best friend, Ella Hendershot.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a daughter, LuAnn Schiller; and a granddaughter, Willie Schiller.

Memorials in Betty’s memory may be given to Park Centre’s Good Samaritan Fund or the Skiff Medical Center Auxiliary. Condolences may be sent Pence-Reese Funeral Home, 310 N. Second Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208.

March 20, 2015 Wilma Ruth Nolin Carter died Friday, March 20, 2015, at The Knolls of Oxford Healthcare Center.

She is to be buried next to her husband in Silent Cemetery in Monroe.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m.

Friday, March 27 at the Monroe United Methodist Church.

March 24, 2015 J. Leroy Nugteren, 82, of Leighton, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Northern

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Charlene Klyn de Juarez March 24, 2015 Charlene S. Klyn de Juarez, 69, of Boulder, Colo., formerly of Pella, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March

Mahaska Nursing and Rehab Center in Oskaloosa.

A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Leighton Christian Reformed

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28 at Gathering Space Second Reformed Church in Pella. Inurnment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Pella.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m.

Saturday until the time of the service in the Gathering Space Reformed Church in Pella.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Church in Leighton.

Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery near Leighton.

Visitation will begin after 1 p.m. Friday at the Calvary Christian Re-

formed Church in Pella where the family will be present Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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

• CAA Youth Sculpture Project will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. For more information, email Karen at king50208@hotmail.com or call Linda at 641-521-3554.

• Neighborhood Meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

Wednesday at 203 E. Jefferson St. in Prairie City regarding the Project/School Infrastructure Improvements.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Preschool Story Time will meet at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Story Time is for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5.

Siblings are welcome. Call Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108 with questions.

• Total Forgiveness women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. S. in Newton.

• Above + Beyond Cancer will meet at 2 p.m.

Thursday at Park Centre Garden Room in Newton. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to secure a reservation call 641-791-5000.

• Baxter Community Blood Drive will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Baxter City Hall, 203 S. Main St. • Job/Career Fair will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at DMACC Conference Center in Newton.

• Newton Public Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in the boardroom of the library.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Thomas Jefferson Second and Third Grade Concert will be Thursday at Newton High School, 800 E. Fourth St. S. Second grade sings at 6 p.m. and third grade sings at 7 p.m.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Demosthene S. Smith, 37, of Newton, is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled him over in the 100 block of Iowa Speedway Drive at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Harold A. Swan, 40, of Newton, is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled him over in the 1200 block of South Eighth Avenue East at 12:57 a.m. Tuesday. He was cited and released to appear.

• Jonathan L. Arends, 39, of Newton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities pulled him over in the 200 block of East 29th Street South at 10:37 p.m.

Friday. Officers found a metal marijuana pipe in the vehicle. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Daughter-in-law who flashes needs message to cover up DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Jerry,” has a daughter-in-law who flashes both of us intimate parts of her body. At a recent gathering, she went down to the floor 2 feet away from where Jerry was sitting and gave us both a full view up her dress. Abby, she did it deliberately!

I thought the time one of her breasts popped out of her blouse was a “wardrobe malfunction.” I no longer feel that way.

Jerry is a pushover. He doesn’t say anything; he just runs away from it. I’m afraid things will only get worse. She must be trying to run me off. I can’t think of any other reason for her behavior.

We have decided to not go on vacation with them this year because of this. Jerry is doing what he can for us to avoid being around her, but he has his 1-year-old granddaughter he adores to consider. What do you think is going on? — COVERING MY EYES IN TEXAS DEAR COVERING: I think the daughter-in-law either has no sense of modesty or she’s an exhibitionist who enjoys shocking people. Because it bothers you and embarrasses your fiance, he should tell his son and explain how it makes the both of you feel. If the son delivers the message to his wife, it shouldn’t cause a family rift.

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, I broke up with a guy who was emotionally and sexually abusive. We had been seeing each other for eight months. We weren’t living together, but I still was scared to break up with him because of what he might do to me. He would often call me bad names if I disagreed with what he wanted to do, and have angry outbursts during which he would throw things.

I have looked up how to safely exit an abusive relationship, but everything I find deals with what to do if you are living with the abuser. They don’t teach

us in high school how to safely drop an abuser; they just tell us to drop him.

How do you safely break up with an abuser when moving to the other side of the country is impractical? — RECOVERING IN THE USA DEAR RECOVERING: Here is what I recommend: If you have mutual friends, tell them why you ended the relationship with him. In addition, stop going places where you know he hangs out.

If he continues to call you, tell him to stop and hang up. Then screen your calls. If he emails, delete his messages without looking at them. However, if he follows or continues to pursue you, make a police report.

DEAR ABBY: Last year my unmarried 30ish niece became a mother. Never once at family gatherings has there been any mention of a father.

I am more than a little bit curious.

A one-night stand? A fertility clinic? A do-it-yourself turkey-baster job? Would I be wrong to bring up the subject? — CURIOUS UNCLE IN OREGON DEAR UNCLE: Yes, you would. I can 100 percent guarantee that a male was involved at some point in the conception of that child. And if the father’s identity was any of your business, you would already know the answer to that question.

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MASON CITY — A northern Iowa couple who grew suspicious upon seeing a man toss a duffel bag into a river have rescued the cat they found inside the bag.

The adult calico remained in quarantine Tuesday at Mason City Animal Control. She’s been named Winnie — short for the Winnebago River from which she was rescued.

The couple had seen the man throw the bag near the bridge at South Kentucky Avenue about 6 p.m. Saturday.

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MARSHALLTOWN — A Marshalltown man says the city should pay for damage to his rental property caused by a police department SWAT team during its search for a murder suspect. Ron Iole told the Marshalltown City Council Monday that he filed a claim with the city’s insurance carrier, reporting approximately $19,000 in damages from the Jan. 20 incident.

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DES MOINES — A proposal to bar minors from using tanning beds at salons won approval Tuesday in the Iowa Senate.

The bill, which passed 26-23, would restrict children under the age of 18 from using a tanning device at a commercial establishment. Sen. William Dotzler, a Democrat from Waterloo, said it’s a safety precaution for young people, who may not understand the risks associated. “We’ve got to as state legislators stand up and ban this dangerous practice that can be just as dangerous in some ways as youth smoking,” Dotzler said.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — A man convicted of killing his parents with a machete on the Meskwaki Nation Settlement in central Iowa has been sentenced to consecutive life terms in federal prison.

Twenty-six-year-old Gordon Lasley Jr. was sentenced Tuesday on two counts of second-degree murder. A jury found Lasley guilty in December of killing his parents, Gordon Lasley Sr. and Kim Lasley, with a machete on Feb. 5, 2014 at their home on the settlement near Tama.

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SIOUX CITY — Police say three men have been arrested in connection with an attempted theft of three dozen truck tires from a Sioux City tire store. Thirty-yearold Raleigh Davis and 31-year-old Cody Parry, both of Sioux City, and 45-year-old David Linton, of Jefferson, South Dakota, were arrested on charges of first-degree theft, third-degree burglary and possession of burglar’s tools.

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Iowa House votes for state control of school start date DES MOINES — The state would retain control over when school districts in Iowa could start their calendar year under a bill passed Tuesday by the Iowa House, a move that reverses course from legislation approved in the Senate and sets up conflict over what may happen next.

The House voted 71-29 in

support of a bill that would require school districts in Iowa to start classes no earlier than Aug. 23. Rep. Dan Kelly (D-Newton) and Rep. Greg Heartsill (D-Columbia) voted in favor of the bill. The House bill changes legislation passed in the Senate, which would give school districts local control over when to start.

Rep. Greg Forristall, R-Macedonia and floor man-

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ager of the legislation in the House, said the bill was the best compromise date he could get with support from Gov. Terry Branstad.

“Sometimes you have to take what you can get and work forward from there,” Forristall said during debate.

The House bill, which now heads back to the Senate, would allow some school districts with year-round calendars to be ex-

empt from the new rules. But Democrats criticized the bill as excluding high schools from seeking such exemptions. Others said the proposed start date would also force school districts to no longer be aligned with local colleges that allow courses for high school students.

“We’ve seized the local control, and we’ve stepped in big time as government,” said Rep. Art Staed, D-Cedar Rapids.

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Continued from Page 1A construction period of 1216 months is anticipated, he said, with crews working from the top to bottom floors.

As community-minded investors, Frantz said he took the input from community leaders in setting designs for the building.

That’s where the ideas stemmed for market-rate apartments, fine dining, restoration of the ballroom and corporate suites.

“This is just one project of many Newton is doing to enhance the community,” Frantz said.

Ron Walker, of Des Moines-based Walker Coen Lorentzen Architects, presented floor plans Tuesday during a meeting with Reynolds and community leaders on the second floor of the Midtown building.

Walker said the upper floors, three through five, will be converted into market-rate housing units, which will include 35 to 40 apartments while the first floor will be restored to include commercial space and two restaurants.

“Really the crowning jewel in this building is the second floor, which has the ballroom,” Walker said.

The ballroom will accommodate more than 200 people or can be divided up into three spaces for other

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uses. The second floor will also feature three corporate suites designed for those traveling on business.

Newton was designated a Main Street Iowa community just last year, and Newton Main Street Director Andrew Bassman said this project could be transformative for the community.

“The effect on other businesses and building owners could be huge,” Bassman said. “We appreciate the Lt. Gov.’s interest, I think it signals how big of a project this is.”

Tenants of the building — including the Capitol II Theatre and Midtown Café — are expected to remain in the building and enjoy the perks of a renovated structure.

Dawn Bleeker, who has owned the Capitol II Theatre along with her husband, Paul, for more than two years, said she’s thrilled about the project.

The Bleekers have added new screens and digital projectors to the historic theatre, however this project could mean many more improvements — including new seating.

“We’re going to be able to do some updates and move forward,” Bleeker said. “I really am excited.”

Ken Johnson, a spokesperson for Midtown Investors Group LLC, said he’s been a caretaker of the Midtown building for the past 15 years.

Abigail Pelzer/Daily News Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, center, hears about Newton’s resurgence from Frank Liebl, executive director of Newton Development Corporation, and Newton Mayor Mike Hansen during a meeting with city leaders Tuesday morning at the Midtown building. Plans were announced for a $10 million historic renovation of the former Hotel Maytag.

“It’s a bittersweet thing, but it’s time,” Johnson said.

“I’m excited, we’ve had several opportunities to sell the building but it wasn’t the right vision. I love Newton and this will be great for Newton.”

Johnson is also CEO of EasyKeep Management, which operates the existing apartments in the Midtown building. Johnson said he will work with tenants who wish to relocate to assure they find housing.

Tuesday’s event also provided an opportunity for Frank Liebl, director of Newton Development Corporation, to highlight some bright spots in New-

Who is Frantz Community Group?

Frantz Community Investors is a Cedar-Rapids based company that helps communities restore and revitalize their downtown and historic neighborhoods.

The mission of Frantz Community Investors is to return historic properties to their previous glory and repurpose them to invigorate the local community and drive economic growth.

Andy Frantz, vice president of operations, is heading up the Newton project — his two older brothers founded the Iowa company in 2009.

Since that time FCI has earned a good track record with projects in the Midwest.

In downtown Dubuque, the restoration of the Cooper Wagon building brought attractive housing opportunities to downtown residents and added an new upscale restaurant at street level.

The Dubuque Main Street committee presented FCI with the 2011 Excellence Award for its work on the Cooper Wagonworks building.

“Cooper Wagonworks is arguably the most historic building in Dubuque,” said Dan LoBianco, executive director of Dubuque Main Street. “It was great working with them (FCI) — the quality and conversion was much appreciated. The market rate apartments met the economic appetite for Dubuque.”

FCI also earned accolades from the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission following a historical preservation of Iowa City’s Parish Apartments, which was originally constructed in 1929 as a fraternity house.

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Wis. is a $44 million project that will restore a 1924 historic property by famed architect Herbert W. Tullgren. The 160room hotel, expected to open this year, will add modern amenities, food and beverage outlets and ample venues for meetings

and weddings.

Frantz said the former Maytag Hotel and cornerstone building is a good fit for his company’s focus — renewal of buildings with historic significance.

Meanwhile, Newton’s economic development team was integral to getting the project off the ground.

Frantz said leaders like Newton Development Corporation’s Frank Liebl and the city of Newton’s Bryan Friedman are excellent to work with.

“It’s admirable what the community is doing here,” Frantz said. “I didn’t know about Newton until I started looking at this project. Newton is heading in a very good direction.”

Pumping more than $10 million of life into the building isn’t the only goal. Frantz said the name of the company is significant — community investment — is the key to its success.

That’s why working with current tenants and listening to the wants and needs of community members is important.

What happens when the project is complete? Frantz said FCI stays involved in ownership and has a commitment to make sure the project accomplishes what it set out to do.

—Abigail Pelzer

ton’s recovery following the departure of Maytag in 2007. Those highlights include the addition of 15 new companies, 1,700 new jobs and an unemployment rate below 5 percent.

“We decided we weren’t going to be a one-horse town anymore with one major industry,” Liebl said.

“With these 15 new companies we’ve diversified our employment base and we feel that’s very important.”

Reynolds congratulated the community on its progress.

“It speaks to the community as a whole and their determination to fight back and really see a rejuvenation,” Reynolds said.

In partnership with the city of Newton, the hotel project will utilize state and federal historic preservation tax credits. Newton Mayor Mike Hansen said the renovation is an exciting project for the downtown centerpiece.

“I would venture to say if Mr. Maytag were able to join us today he would be grinning ear to ear,” Hansen said.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

History Continued from Page 1A of the first to have radios in each room, according to Newton Daily News archives, and was named one of the most outstanding hotels in the Midwest. The Hotel Maytag is listed as one of four hotels in Newton in a 1935 telephone book.

“As far as size, it was one of the largest, especially for a community this size,” Hurto said. “It was a remarkable thing.”

Soon after the hotel was built, George Hundling and his associates installed the Capitol Theatre, which was one more elaborate in the country for the size of the Newton. The theatre featured an orchestra which played during silent films and was for decades run by the Hundling family.

The street-level commercial areas also offered a jewelry store, Doane Insurance and Helma Cole’s Style Shoppe.

The 119-room hotel, featuring 10 apartments with kitchenettes, was also well known for its hotel coffee shop — the current Midtown Café. The Hotel Maytag’s Cameo Room was a sophisticated dining area for hotel guests and private parties. Traveling salesman who frequented Newton were regular guests of the hotel.

Room prices ranged from $1.50 single per day to $3 with bath, according to an article composed by Irene Hotger Zickel who wrote about the Hotel Maytag in Hurto’s 1992 book “A History of Newton, Iowa.”

Zickel said the ballroom, on the second floor, was of French Renaissance decor and had a seating capacity of 300.

“The ballroom really was a tremendously wonderful thing,” Hurto said. “The Hotel Maytag was really quite the institution I think.”

It’s believed that F. L. Maytag was so fond of his hotel employees, Hurto said, that each was remembered in his will after he died in 1937.

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road 8K is April 11 Newton Daily News Perhaps the oldest form of racing known to man will take place on April 11 in Newton as Iowa Speedway trades in race cars and haulers for running shoes and sport utility vehicles for the ninth annual “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” 8-kilometer race.

The “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” 8K starts on pit road with a lap around the 7/8-mile oval — the very asphalt on which NASCAR, IndyCar, USAC and ARCA will race in 2015 — and then progress out onto the Speedway property for several kilometers. Runners will then return to the track through the infield tunnel before ending at the start/finish line of the “Fastest Short Track on the Planet.”

“Hosting a variety of events like this is a big deal for our track and local community, as hundreds of runners will be participating and spending time here in Newton,” said Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. “We especially relish the opportunity to partner with Progress Industries in support of the great work that they do in our community, and we are pleased to bring the 8K back to Iowa Speedway.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit two nonprofit organizations: Iowa

Speedway Cares — the speedway’s charitable arm — and the P.I. Foundation (Progress Industries). Annually, Progress Industries helps more than 350 central Iowans with disabilities realize their dreams and exercise real choices about where they work, live and recreate.

Iowa Speedway Cares supports local causes with a particular focus on

youth and education, and it operates under the auspices of the NASCAR Foundation as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Iowa Speedway will continue its charitable activities including its inkind donations to local groups and its program where organizations can work track events in exchange for a donation to their group or cause.

Three area basketball players earn substate honors

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The basketball seasons for all five area boys’ basketball teams ended before the state tournament, but three area athletes still managed to earn a spot on their respective substate teams.

Prairie City-Monroe lost to Pella Christian in a Class 2A district final, but junior Logan Gilman and senior Trey Lindsay both landed on the Substate 6 team, while Lynnville-Sully’s Kyle Van Dyke was voted to the Class 1A Substate 5 team after helping to lead the Hawks to the district final.

Gilman and Lindsay both played two postseason games.

Gilman, who averaged a team-best 17 points and seven rebounds per game for the Mustangs this season, scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a district semifinal win over Davis County. He was 8-for-10 from the line and 8-for-11 from the floor. Gilman then scored 13 points and had four boards in the district final loss to the Eagles, who went on to place third in the state tournament.

The only player who got more votes on the 2A Substate 6 team was Albia’s Matt Baker. Joining Gilman, Lindsay and Baker on the squad were the Pella Christian duo of Levi Jungling and David Kacmarynski, Des Moines Christian’s duo of Logan Vander Platts and Keaton Van Soelen and North Polk’s Brett Haun.

Lindsay scored 10 points and had five steals in the semifinal win over Davis County and then added 12 points and six rebounds against Pella

Gilman

Lindsay

Van Dyke

Christian. Lindsay averaged 13 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this year and also dished out 90 assists and had 90 steals, which ranked fifth in 2A. Van Dyke had a monster game in the Hawks’ playoff opener against North Mahaska, scoring 12 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and blocking three shots. He also had 10 points and nine boards in the district semifinal win over Moulton-Udell and added 15 points, nine rebounds and five blocks in the season-ending loss to Sigourney.

Van Dyke was Lynnville-Sully’s leading scorer and leading rebounder at 12.5 points and nine rebounds per game. He also shot 59 percent from the floor and had 60 blocks on the year.

The rest of the 1A Substate 5 team included Danville duo Mason Speer and Connor Hoelzen, Van Buren duo Garrett Sanders and Will Mertens, Holy Trinity’s Blake Hellweg and Keota’s Nate Owen.

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

“We value our partnership with the Iowa Speedway. They are very responsive to Progress Industries and working with them to host the 8th annual Iowa Speedway 8K is just one example of their commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities,” said Melissa Butler, Progress Industries communication director.

Participants may register online through midnight on April 9 at www. active.com or sign up on race day.

Registration fee is $35. Registration on race day begins at 7 a.m.

To register at the track, runners are encouraged to travel south on Iowa Speedway Drive until approaching the speedway’s Credential Office located outside the tunnel entrance to the infield. Volunteers will be onsite to direct traffic.

For more information contact: melissa.butler@progressindustries.org, Register online www.active.com or visit www.iowaspeedway.com or www. progressindustries.org.

The “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” 8-kilometer race is open to runners and walkers, at least 14 years of age or older, who can complete the course in less than 2 hours 45 minutes.

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and sign a waiver.

NFL owners shoot down most replay proposals PHOENIX (AP) — NFL owners shot down nearly every video replay proposal brought to their meetingsTuesday, while approving six safety rule changes.

Of the 13 replay alterations proposed, including extending the number of coaches’ challenges and letting them challenge all officiating calls, the only one passed will allow game officials to use replay for clock issues at the end of a half, game or overtime if more than 1 second remains.

Washington’s suggestion to use replay to review personal fouls was withdrawn. Kansas City withdrew a proposal to allow replay officials to review all potential scores or turnovers.

Proposals defeated were: — increasing coaches’ challenges by one to three; — replay reviews of any personal fouls; — reviews of any penalty resulting in a first down, with no challenge necessary; — replays on fouls

against a defenseless receiver being enforced when a reversal results in an incomplete pass; — reviewing fouls against a defenseless receiver, with an unsuccessful challenge not costing a timeout; — reviewing whether time expired on the play clock before the ball is snapped; — using stadium-produced video for a replay review.

The owners approved a proposal for stopping play when a medical adviser believes a player is unstable and should be taken off the field.

They also approved rules prohibiting players from pushing teammates on the line of scrimmage when the opponent is punting; eliminating all peel-back blocks and chop blocks by running backs outside the tackle box; and extending defenseless player protection during an interception return.

On Monday the league announced it would drop local TV blackouts for the 2015 season.

Four No. 1 seeds cruise to Sweet 16 in women’s tournament

By Doug Feinberg AP Baskertball Writer The women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 will have a mixture of old standbys to go along with some fresh faces.

It’s no real surprise that the four No. 1 seeds advanced to the regional semifinals in relatively easy fashion.

UConn, South Carolina, Notre Dame and Maryland didn’t have too much trouble getting to the second weekend, marking the sixth straight season that the top teams advanced.

They’ll be joined by Dayton, which is making its first appearance in the Sweet 16 after upsetting Kentucky in thrilling fashion. Dayton isn’t the only lower seed to make it through to the next round.

Gonzaga, which has made a living lately of crashing the second weekend, did it again

with an upset of No. 3 seed Oregon State. The Bulldogs have now reached the regional semifinals three times as an 11 seed in the past five seasons.

Their reward is a trip home to Spokane to play only three miles from campus against Tennessee.

The Atlantic Coast Conference continued to show it’s the deepest in the country, placing five teams in the regional semifinals. The Irish are joined by Louisville, Duke, North Carolina and Florida State. The five teams ties the ACC for the second most in the tournament, one behind the SEC, which had six in 1997 according to STATS.

No other conference is close with the Pac-12, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC each having two teams left.

Here are some story lines to watch as the Sweet 16 approaches: Chasing Wooden: The top-ranked Huskies cruised through the first two rounds, winning by an average of 46 points to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 22nd consecutive season. UConn is now four wins shy of a third straight national championship and 10th overall that would tie Geno Auriemma with UCLA men’s coach John Wooden for most all-time in college basketball. A win over Texas on Saturday would give Auriemma 100 NCAA Tournament wins leaving him 12 behind Pat Summitt for most ever.

Conference Rivalry Renewal: There won’t be any love lost in the other game in Spokane as Maryland and

Duke face off. These two former ACC rivals didn’t play this season for the first time in a long time as the Terrapins bolted to the Big Ten last year.

“I think we both know each other. I’m excited to have them on a neutral court. But I think it will be fun,” Maryland coach Brenda Frese said. “We don’t really look at the name of the team or the seed of the team. None of that matters to us. For us, it’s playing our best basketball. But obviously it’s a team we know really well, and they know us really well.

Any team left, you’ve got to be able to come out and play your best basketball.”

Regional Replay: Last season North Carolina ended South Carolina’s season in the Sweet 16. The two teams will play again in that same round, in Greensboro. The Tar Heels advanced to meet the Gamecocks after blowing a 23-point lead to Ohio State and hitting

a shot with 0.6 seconds left to pull out the victory.

Welcome Back: Lisa Bluder has the Iowa Hawkeyes back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996.

Iowa’s reward is a matchup with Baylor. This should be a great matchup of point guards with Samantha Logic of the Hawkeyes squaring off against Niya Johnson of Baylor.

Texas also makes its return to the regional semifinals for the first time in 11 years. Karen Aston’s team now has to find a way to stop top overall seed UConn, which has never lost to the Longhorns.

Double Duty: Gonzaga, Notre Dame, Duke, North Carolina and Louisville all have a chance to win national championships this season on both the men’s and women’s side. UConn did it last season — the second time the Huskies have pulled off that feat.

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Iowa women still looking for more IOWA CITY (AP) — By nearly every measure, Lisa Bluder’s 15-year tenure at Iowa has been a roaring success.

Bluder has won more than 300 games and is a three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year. Her Iowa resume includes 14 winning seasons, 44 All-Big Ten honorees and 67 academic allleague picks.

Bluder’s only blemish had been 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, including seven straight, had produced zero trips to the Sweet 16. But the third-seeded Hawkeyes (26-7) finally came through for Bluder on Sunday — and their recent play suggests they might be able to keep winning.

Iowa faces No. 2 seed Baylor (32-3) on Friday in Oklahoma City in its first regional semifinal since 1996. The winner gets either top-seeded Notre Dame or fourth-seeded Stanford with a trip to the Final Four at stake.

“It was incredibly gratifying, just because we set the goal.

Anytime you set a very challenging goal and you reach it, it’s special,” Bluder said. “Sometimes you set goals and you reach them and ... it’s kind of like ‘OK. We’ve reached our goal. Good.

Let’s move on to the next year.’

No. This group really flat out thinks we can go on and beat that next school.”

Perhaps the biggest difference this year is that the Hawkeyes have senior point guard Samantha Logic, arguably the best player Bluder has ever coached.

But what truly makes the Hawkeyes so dangerous is their balance.

Logic

Dixon

Iowa has four players that opposing defenses have to account for at all times.

Of course, it all starts with Logic.

She is the only player in NCAA history with at least 1,500 career points, 800 rebounds, 800 assists, and 200 steals.

Logic also is third in school history in rebounds despite standing just 5-foot-9, and she’s also the nation’s active leader in career assists with 884.

“Having her out there as our general, as our floor leader, has been helpful all year. We’ll look to her in the tournament to be what she’s been all year to us,” center Bethany Doolittle said.

Logic’s versatility has helped make senior guard Melissa Dixon the best 3-point shooter in the country.

Dixon is shooting a staggering 46 percent from long range this season, and her 14.9 points per game trails only sophomore Ally Disterhoft (15.2). Dixon’s 3.7 threes per game is the best in the country — and she is so comfortable beyond the arc that her overall shooting percentage is actually a few ticks lower than her percentage on 3s.

Disterhoft, a small forward, has blossomed into the team’s most consistent scoring threat.

She has scored at least 10 points in 23 of her 25 games — often by exploiting the space created by Logic and Dixon’s presence for uncontested layups.

Doolittle averages 14.1 points and seven boards, and she showed in Sunday’s 88-70 win over Miami just how tough Iowa can be to stop.

The Hurricanes focused their defensive efforts on trying to keep Iowa from beating them from the perimeter. That left Doolittle with plenty of room to operate, and she hurt Miami with 22 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and a pair of steals.

“That’s the beauty of our team. We have so many threats offensively,” Dixon said. “You can take away one thing, but there’s going to be four other things wide open.”

With Logic, Dixon and Doolittle set to graduate, now might be best opportunity Iowa has ever had to reach an Elite Eight and, if everything breaks right, maybe even a Final Four.

It won’t be easy. Bluder is the only coach in the Oklahoma City Region without at least one appearance in the national semifinals.

But the Hawkeyes aren’t acting like a team who thinks its season is about to end.

“We’re talking about it like it doesn’t have to be over this weekend either. There’s no reason it has to be over this weekend. We want to keep this going as long as we can,” Bluder said.

“Let’s not be satisfied.”

UNI’s strong hoops season ends short of Sweet 16 DES MOINES (AP) — An NCAA Tournament loss just a game shy of the Sweet 16 shouldn’t obscure what Northern Iowa accomplished this season.

The Panthers showed they can compete with any program in the country when everything falls into place.

During the season, the Panthers rolled past Iowa and reeled off 16 straight wins — including a thrashing of Wichita State — to put the program back in the national spotlight.

Northern Iowa (31-4) set a school record for wins, moved into the top 10 for the first time and won the Missouri Valley conference tournament before losing to Louisville on Sunday night.

“They raised the bar again. I love them for that. We have had a lot of good things happen at Northern Iowa in our men’s basketball program, and these guys raised the bar one more time.

That’s hard to do with some of the things we have done, but they did it. And it took a lot of sacrifice, and I’m really, really proud of them for that,” coach Ben Jacobson said.

It won’t be easy for the Panthers to replicate their success next season.

That’s mostly because years like this one don’t come around

too often at any school.

Northern Iowa was expected to push Wichita State in the Valley. But few expected the Panthers to play as great as they did from November to March.

The first inkling that 201415 could be a special season came way back on Nov. 18, when Northern Iowa won at eventual Southland Conference champion Stephen F. Austin, which later fell to Utah as a 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

The Panthers then rolled past rival Iowa on a neutral floor in Des Moines, which helped set them up for an historic run through the Valley.

Northern Iowa lost its first league game and its last. But in between, the Panthers reeled off 16 straight victories, including a rout of the Shockers in Cedar Falls.

Losing in the regular-season finale at Wichita gave the Shockers the league title. But Northern Iowa made up for it with three wins in a row in St. Louis at the league tournament.

The Panthers then beat Wyoming in Seattle, but fell one win short of matching their 2010 team and reaching the regional semifinals.

“Everybody that’s been around our program and all the young guys and families we’re

recruiting right now, they just saw the best entire season,” Jacobson said. “We didn’t get to the Sweet 16, so that’s the only thing we didn’t match. But they just saw the best four months of basketball our program has ever had, and that’s saying a lot.”

This promises to be a crucial offseason for Jacobson and the Panthers.They’ve got a lot to replace by November.

Seth Tuttle, arguably the best player in school history, will be gone. So will starting point guard Deon Mitchell, power forward Marvin Singleton and crucial reserve Nate Buss.

Northern Iowa does have a nice core returning, led by guards Wes Washpun, Matt Bohannon, Jeremy Morgan, Paul Jesperson and Wyatt Lohaus.

But developing some big men to fill in for Tuttle and Singleton will be crucial to UNI’s hopes for another strong season in the Valley.

Still, the 2014-15 season will be remembered as the one that showed just how high the ceiling can be for the Panthers.

“You know that for the years to come, every time you walk into the gym in Cedar Falls at Northern Iowa you’re going to see guys working, whether it’s a red shirt or a senior, they’re going to be in the gym getting their shots up, they’re going to be in the weight room working as hard as they possibly can,” Buss said. “I think that’s a standard that’s going to be continued for years to come.”

Clayton Custer to transfer from ISU Newton Daily News AMES — Iowa State University announced Tuesday that men’s basketball player Clayton Custer has decided to transfer.

Custer, a 6-foot guard, saw action in 12 games in 2014-15.

The Overland Park, Kansas, native averaged 1.1 points in 5.8 minutes while coming off the bench for the Cyclones.

Custer’s departure opens up a roster spot for Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg.

“I appreciate the

work and effort Clayton gave to our program this season,” Hoiberg said.

“He has been a great teammate. I’ve enjoyed coaching Clayton and wish him the best in the future. I will do anything I can to assist him as he looks for a new school.”

Custer added, “I truly enjoyed my time at Iowa State. I was able to build relationships with people I’ll be close to the rest of my life and I will always cherish the moments I had here. Thank you to the Iowa State coaches, my teammates and Cyclone nation for the special opportunity.”

Peterson return to Vikings not in ‘best interest’

By Dave Campbell The Associated Press Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings h a v e reached a standstill.

P e terson previously expressed uneasi n e s s about Peterson c o n tinuing to play for the Vikings, coming off a season lost because of the child abuse case the standout running back was involved in. But his camp has since advanced that stance to the point of wanting out.

Peterson’s agent, Ben Dogra, said as much on Monday to reporters at NFL meetings in Arizona and reiterated his comments in a phone interview with The Associated Press Tuesday.

“You make tough choices in life. We clearly understand he’s under contract with the Vikings. After several discussions and much thought, I believe that it’s not in his best interest to resume his career in Minnesota,” Dogra said. “It might be best for all parties involved for him to resume his career elsewhere.”

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has told Dogra he doesn’t plan to release Peterson, who turned 30 on Saturday.

“Up to today, they have not given us one compelling reason why it’s in his best interest to remain as part of the Minnesota Vikings,” Dogra said.

The Vikings have leverage with Peterson’s contract, which covers the next three years including a $12.75 million

salary for 2015.

None of the remaining money on the deal, however, is guaranteed.

The Vikings could conceivably sit tight all spring and summer and not have to pay Peterson at all given that player paychecks don’t go out until the regular season games begin. Peterson has a $250,000 workout bonus in his contract, but if he’s not interested in playing for the Vikings anymore, he’s surely not going to attend their offseason training program when he lives near Houston.

In a potential trade with another team, the Vikings wouldn’t be coming from the position of power considering Peterson’s age and salary. Another club could always renegotiate a deal with Dogra for a lower salary cap hit in exchange for more guaranteed money.

But with a deep class of running backs in this year’s draft, the likelihood of a team parting with high picks for Peterson appears low.

Even with recent new contracts for other star running backs Marshawn Lynch with Seattle and LeSean McCoy with Buffalo, Peterson’s salary cap hit would be by far the most at his position in a league that has shifted away from drafting running backs in the first round and paying them anywhere close to the amount of cash that franchise quarterbacks command.

Peterson has not yet been reinstated by the NFL. The punishment stemmed from injuries incurred by his 4-yearold son that Peterson said resulted from an attempt to discipline but not harm him. The case was resolved in court with a plea bargain.

Beat the clock: Pitchers put on timers in high minors NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Rob Scahill thinks his mound mates will do just fine at beating the new 20-second pitch clock that will be used at Triple-A and Double-A this season, one that could lead to balls and strikes as penalties.

“I think it’s going to affect the hitters more than the pitchers.

They’re the ones with all the routines,” he said Tuesday in Bradenton, Florida, after the new minor league rules were

announced. “Step out of the box, adjust the batting gloves, look for the sign from the third base coach, take a few practice swings.

“Me, I just want to get the ball and throw it.

Work fast,” added Scahill, who split last season between the Colorado Rockies and Triple-A Colorado Springs.

“That clock wouldn’t bother me. There would be times when I’d be ready before the clock counted down.”

In an effort to speed

games up, Minor League Baseball’s governing body said a ball will be called in the count starting May 1 when a pitcher fails to start his windup or reach the set position within 20 seconds after having possession of the ball on the mound.

“The goal is to learn more about how effective it is as a tool to speed up the game. We did it in the Arizona Fall League. We think that it showed promise in the fall league, but that was

16 games,” said Chris Marinak, MLB’s senior vice president of league economics and strategy. “We want to be very thoughtful and careful about understanding the impact of various rule changes before we expand them on a wide scope.”

The clock will be reset when with runners on base a pitcher feints a pickoff or steps off the rubber, or after any action that allows a hitter to leave the batter’s box.

Depending on the sit-

uation, the hitter must be in the batter’s box or within the dirt circle surrounding the plate when the countdown begins.

“It definitely is a little weird, especially for guys who take more time,” said New York Mets left-hander Jack Leathersich, who split last season between Double-A and Triple-A. “Everybody pitches differently. There’s no right way to do it. I think it’s good for the game to speed it up a little bit.”

The speed-up rules are more radical than those instituted in the major leagues for 2015, where union approval was needed.

Minor league violators in April will be subject to warnings only, the same as in the major leagues.

“It’s an experiment,” major league umpire crew chief John Hirschbeck said. “Doing it in the minors that way, you can test it. They’ll collect all the data and see how it worked out.”

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | March 25, 2015 | 3B Public Notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Cynthia June Kelly, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036467 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Cynthia June Kelly, Deceased, who died on or about January 2, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 28th day of February, 2014, the last will and testament of Cynthia June Kelly, deceased, bearing date of the 21st day of November, 2012, *None was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Timothy Terrence Kelly was appointed executor of the estate.

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

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

Dated this 27th day of February, 2014.

Timothy Terrence Kelly Executor of estate 800 E 14 St N Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Jane Odland, ICIS PIN No: AT0005850 Attorney for executor Odland Law Firm, PLLC 200 1st St S, PO Box 1451, Newton, IA 50208 Address Date of second publication 25th day of March, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 March 18 & 25 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOREN BEYER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036662 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Loren Beyer, Deceased, who died on or about March 8, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of March, 2015, the last will and testament of Loren Beyer, deceased, bearing date of the 10th day of December, 2013,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Susan Beyer was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 16th day of March, 2015.

Susan Beyer Executor of estate 701 9th Avenue Sully, IA 50251 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 25th day of March, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 March 18 & 25

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$60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 6542.

SERVICES SELL FAST

RN'S UP to $45/hr, LPN's up to $37.50/hr, CNA's up to $22.50/hr Free gas/weekly pay $2,000 bonus AACO Nursing Agency 800-656-4414

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PERSONAL

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

MEDICAL

$60 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

LOST & FOUND

FOUND: COBRA CXT 1035RFLT, floating waterproof two way radio, black & orange. 792-8243.

BICYCLE

Low Monthly Rate Advertised for One Month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online!!

EMPLOYMENT

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

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

PAINTING

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

For More Information, (641)792-3121 ext. 6542

Immediate openings for LABORERS; will assist in duties such as installing silt fence, hydroseeding, matting, grading, etc.

• Must have good work ethic • Landscape background beneficial • Driver’s license beneficial • Some overnight travel may be required • Must be able to life 50 lbs.

• Seasonal position; March-December • Candidate subject to E Verify

Located in Grimes, IA • To apply: www.soil-tek.com

SATELLITE

FREE

FREE TREE in Kellogg.

641-526-3220.

CLEANING

EMPLOYMENT

ULTIMATE CLEANING

BY DARLENE

The City of Newton is accepting applications for a part-time Energy Efficiency Community Coordinator.

Job description and applications are available at newtongov.org.

Application deadline is April 6, 2015

Residential & Commercial.

Make Some Extra Cash!

641-275-3557 or 847-323-6905

The Newton Daily News has a Motor Route Opening

We also clean empty apartments and windows

CONTRACTORS

DAVIS COUNTY Enterprises Free Estimates Pole Barns – Decks – Siding – Roofing 12 years Experience 641-208-6503 ELECTRONICS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

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

EMPLOYMENT

• Monday - Friday • No Holidays • Makes approx $1,000/month

FULL-TIME DRIVER for grain. Home nights.

Competitive salary. Class A CDL required.

515-238-2220 ATLAS HYDRAULICS IS looking to add Full-Time, 1st and 2nd shift Manufacturing Positions. Starting wage $12.00 plus differential with competitive benefits including 401k and profit sharing. Please apply at 1801 N. 19th Ave E. Newton, Iowa 50208.

WANTED

NEED A sleeping room for 68 year old man, plus kitchen use. Call after 4PM. 792-6034.

IGLOO DOG House, for small to med. dog. 7928243.

Call Today!! 641-792-5320

or stop by 214 1st Ave. E., Newton

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www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | March 25, 2015 RENTALS

Bristol Square Apartments Peck Properties LLC 315 1st Street S. Newton 641-792-0910

• Free 24 hour Laundry • Access to Free Wi-Fi & Execise Equipment in Community Room • Limited Access Building • Close to Downtown • 1st MONTH RENT FREE (with 1 year lease)

Spring Special!

1 month FREE RENT on 2 BR apts. with 13 mo. lease on selected units

Walnut Creek Apartments 2 BR • $500-$515/mo

Somerfield Apartments 2 BR • $515/mo, 1 BR • 450/mo

Call Now for Details

641-990-7938 or call 515-291-2846 Both complexes next to Hy-Vee Satellite Available 510 E. 17th St. S. Offer valid thru May 30, 2015

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

641-792-4000.

1&2 BR apts in Newton and Grinnell 2&3 BR apts in Baxter Rent based on income Onsite laundry No pets 877-932-1132 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

Priced $450-$600 $200 Security Deposits Pet Friendly (some restrictions) W/D Hookups Central Air Dishwasher Private covered Patio or Balcony with storage Laundry Facility onsite (641)792-6939 EHO

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BROOKFIELD APARTMENTS

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

CLEAN 1 bedroom apartment with appliances, heat & water furnished, walking distance to square, laundry facilities, newly remodeled.

Cats with approval and pet deposit. Very quiet building, ready to move into. (641) 792-8182

RENTALS

FOR SALE

TWO BEDROOM House.

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

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

791-9345.

MTD SNOW blower, used, 24”, electric start. $300. or OBO. 641-792-6984 or 641-521-1900.

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

PARKER 2500 Wagon $2500 OBO. 641-5217859.

PLASTIC FREEZER containers, 1 pt. To 1 qt., quart, pint & jelly jars, 7 qt.

Pressure canner, 7 qt.

Porcelain pot, glass punch bowl, cups & trays. (515) 994-1515.

SPINET PIANO, good condition, reasonable price. 641-792-3637.

FOR SALE

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.

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.

44” CUT Riding lawn mower with cart, Simplicity, runs good. $250. 7926077.

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.

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

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

CHILD OAK slatted chair, 6” from floor, 12” wide $8., 1960's metal child's wheel barrow $15., 2 old sad irons $15., 8” saw blade clock with farm scene $10., Better Homes & Garden hard back cook books, 70's & 80's era, 8 @ $5., 20 piece iron stone dishes, 5 each, cereal bowl, plates, saucers, salad plates, Blue Bonnet pattern $15. 7928017.

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. Couch (tan/light brown) $65. 515-313-7803.

FLORAL COMFORTER, reversible, double/queen size, includes- sheets, pillow cases, 4 shams, bed skirt, and 3 accent pillows.

All matching, good clean condition. Comforter, double/queen with 2 shams, navy, burgundy, green, paisley design, excellent condition. Like new. Men's Khaki trench coat, size 40 reg. Zip out lining, London Fog, good condition. 641521-3699.

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.

INDUSTRIAL TILE Saw. Felker TileMaster. Model #PN-1H72.

1 # horsepower, 120 or 230 Volt.

Allaccessories included. $450.00 OBO. Window Air Conditioner220 Volt. $100.00 OBO. 641-521-1171

Astrograph

Rituals don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. Something as simple as drinking coffee and reading the paper may be enough to create a state of mind conducive to feeling your best. The sun-Saturn trine suggests performing a ritual that takes slightly more effort (such as singing, dancing, lighting a candle) to powerfully solidify your intentions.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 25). In the next four weeks, you’ll connect passionately with one of the great loves of your life (which may be an activity and not a person). Your talent will be spotlighted. Financial success will hinge on a good business

plan. Resist the temptation to live vicariously in August -follow your desire. Capricorn and Leo people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 15, 42, 9, 38 and 19.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

People who talk long enough will eventually strike upon the information that is really useful to others, but will they still be listening? It’s better to say a little with judicious timing than it is to say a lot.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t know what people are going to want to talk about, so there’s really no way to prepare for any given conversation. The best you can

STEEL PIPE, cable, rod, angle & channel iron. Trailer house frame, 3/4” x 17 ft. tow chain, steel posts, fence braces, new ½” x 14 ft. long hydraulic hoses, double braid Hy-test. 641793-2955.

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

641-521-7183.

TWO MATCHING swivel rockers, very good condition, no pets or smoke, burgundy color.

641-792-2019.

WILLOW TREE figures – “2000 Angel of the Heart” $15. “2001 Angel of Hope” - $8. In original box – Enesco table top cigarette lighter - $5. Vintage 11.5” crock bowl -$20. Old glass ink well from desk -$15.

Tonka tractor - $8. 2 glass measuring cups (4 cup and 2 cup fire king) - $5 pair.

John Deere Tractors & accessories – small to medium all for $25. 641-2757600

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

EMPLOYMENT

AUTOMOTIVE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Now Accepting Applications As we are expanding with new residents… we are currently hiring a part-time Maintenance person.

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

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

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

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

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.

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

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

Industrial Maintenance Worker 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 REAL ESTATE

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.

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

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

EMPLOYMENT

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

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

Homemaker Position ( 2 /3 Dietary/ 1/3 Activities) Full Time and some weekends Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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

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

JELD-WEN, Inc. Window Division is now accepting applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

These are direct hire positions working for an innovative and forward thinking company. Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious and safety oriented. Our skilled workforce uses state of the art equipment to produce high quality JELD-WEN vinyl windows, patio doors, exterior, interior and pre-hang doors to serve the Midwestern, Southern, and Western markets.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • • • • •

On the job training Competitive wages Overtime premium pay Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k)

In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window Division, apply in person at:

Window Division 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton do is follow your interests and learn all you can about them so you’ll have that to offer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Eternity may stretch out behind you and before you, but where you’re standing now is also part of it. Use this slice of eternity. Make it interesting.

It’s yours for the shaping.

more the intangible boost of confidence and vitality you receive just from being around certain people you’ve met through your job.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). At heart, you’re a minimalist who really cares about the environment. There’s nothing that you really need now, so if you’re going to steal, you’ll steal time. And if you’re going to create, you’ll create memories.

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EOE

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Welcome the unexpected. Your feet are quick, your tongue is sharp, and when you get surprised, your recovery and response time will be impressive to all the right people.

with your name all over it.

Focus there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Reading can only take you so far. Instruction is useless unless it’s applied. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and dirty your hands with real-life experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are under the magnetic spell of a fantasy. You PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). can mentally try on the idea You’re the one who has lived without making another move.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You like the thrill of the chase, Explore the story in daydreams inside your body your whole O.K.life, WITH CORRECTIONS but people around you BY:_ but right now you’re so busy PROOF O.K. BY: _____________________________ and hypothetical analysis. may still think they know that catching, maintaining LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

There’s a reason it may not fit what’s best for you. Trust Some claim “high-maintein real life. and finding a place for what PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE your own intuition over the you’ve caught may be more nance” like it’s a compliment, so-called experts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. CREATED 22-Jan. trouble than it’s worth. If you but needing a lotWEN of attention ADVERTISER: JELD INC WINDOWS PROOF AT: 1/9/2015 12:48 Every PM body is different. decide to play the game, it SALES will and care from others to operate 19). Maybe PROOF you don’tDUE: exactly PERSON: JILL BROWN well in theIW-PENNYSAVER world isn’t your long to see your name in lights be catch and release.

PUBLICATION: NEXT RUN DATE: 01/14/15 COPYRIGHT 2015 on a marquis, but there’s a SIZE: 2style. col XYou’d 5 in rather make yourCREATORS.COM version of this publicity and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll self easy to be with, and that enjoy the tangible rewards of will work in your favor. acclaim that would thrill you your work and appreciate even -- a symbol of accomplishment