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File photo Advocates of SF 347, a proposal to provide more state oversight of animal-breeding regulations, including several Jasper County residents and at least one state legislator.

Several activists support SF 347 EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final story in a two-part series; a story about a Sully-area dog breeder was published in Monday’s Newton Daily News.

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Mary LaHay knows there are hard-working people at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s why she’s pushing for state legislation that would give Iowa more control over the dog-breeding industry than federal oversight likely could provide.

“There are breeders who are clearly breaking the law, but they’re never charged,” LaHay said. “We are one of the few states without an agency to specifically enforce breeding codes and ordinances, and we don’t really have one.”

LaHay is the president and founder of Iowa Voters for Companion Animals, which has supporters in Jasper County. She’s

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gone to great lengths to try to spearhead efforts like the passage of SF 347, which win bring in some sweeping state-oversight reforms of dog breeders, and has made appearances on a TV program and at the Newton Daily News office to carry that message.

State Rep. Dan Kelley has spoken out against puppy mills in the past, and for the need to government to take responsible action.

He is in favor of SF 347, a bill introduced in the Senate, but he can’t do much with it unless it’s approved by the Senate and sent to

Newton Main Street seeks citizen input

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Downtown Newton Market Study survey is being conducted by Newton Main Street to assess current conditions and identify potential business retention, expansion and recruitment opportunities in the downtown business district.

Citizens have the opportunity to voice their opinion by taking an online consumer survey from now until April 17 at www.surveymonkey. com/r/Newton_OnlineConsumerSurvey.

“We are actively seeking input from all sectors of the community,” project team leader Don Poynter said. “We’ll be asking questions about

visitor’s impressions and opinions of the downtown area, which will help us determine where to focus our development efforts.”

Questions include how far away participants live and work from downtown and how often the participant frequents downtown for errands or eating, drinking and/ or entertainment. It also asks what sources of information participants use for new and information including print, social and online media. It also has open questions to fill in about any improvements to the downtown and what is the best part of the downtown.

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Kelley’s chamber.

“I am working to ensure that all companion animals bred and raised in Iowa are both healthy and safe,” Kelley said. “It is critical that we crack down on the bad actors in the breeding industry while protecting the responsible breeders. I want the bill to pass through the Senate so I can vote in favor in the House.”

Sen. Matt McCoy, whose territory is in the West Des Moines area, wrote and introduced SF 347 on March 2, but it has been stuck in a subcommittee since March 15.

LaHay said that if the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship could gain authority ahead of the USDA as a state overseer and enforcer regarding animal breeding, breeders could be forced to shape up or shut down. SF 347 is an elaborate measure that contains definitions of terms such as animal sanctuary rescue and shelter.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack made three stops on Monday’s tour of his district, including one in Jasper County at the Hanson Directory Service offices in Newton. Bill Hanson, right, Hanson Directory Service president, chats with Loebsack, left, near a Hanson office cubicle during the congressman’s Monday visit to Newton.

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A Newton woman charged with attempted murder will be sentenced on a willful injury charge in May. Lisa L. McConnell, 32, along with Nigel W. Graves, 33, were charged in a Dec. 3 stabbing in which police say a Newton man was found with multiple lacerations.

McConnell, during a pretrial conference Monday, waived her right to a jury trial and instead requested the judge consider minutes of testimony and the deposition of the victim. The court found McConnell guilty of willful injury McConnell resulting in serious injury, a Class C felony.

According to Newton Police, officers were called to 126 E. Fifth St. S. at about 7 p.m. where officers found a victim suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to Skiff Medical Center for his injuries, where he was treated and later released.

Graves and McConnell were arrested a shortly after the incident — one had the knife on their person and the other admitted they were both at the victim’s residence and an altercation occurred.

McConnell and Graves were both initially charged with attempted murder, a Class B felony and willful injury. The Jasper County Attorney’s Office later filed a first-degree robbery charge, a Class B felony, on both suspects, for allegedly conspiring to commit a robbery against the victim.

Jasper County Attorney Mike Jacobsen said McConnell’s attempted murder and first-degree robbery charges were dismissed as part of the agreement reached on Monday. McConnell will face mandatory prison sentence, as willful injury is a forcible felony. A sentencing hearing is set for May 25.

The charges against Graves are still pending, Jacobsen said. Court records show Graves is scheduled for a pretrial conference on April 13.

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Smith announced as 2015 Iowa Foundation Heifer Program winner Newton Daily News The Iowa Foundation Heifer Program, a joint effort of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation and the Iowa Beef Breeds Council, gave seventh graders throughout Iowa the chance to win three purebred heifers to start or increase their own herd of cattle in January.

Jenna Smith, of Newton, was chosen as the 2015 Iowa Foundation Heifer Program winner.

Her breed of choice was the Hereford.

Smith is the daughter of Marc and Brenda Smith, owners of Smith Black Herefords. Jenna, along with her brother, Jacob, are active members of the family business.

The goal of the program is to help strengthen and ensure that the beef industry remains strong in Iowa’s future.

Those entering fill out applications describing their history in the beef industry, showing that they are interested in herd development and

that they are willing to accept all responsibility for the care of the heifers they win.

“This program is a good way to keep the beef industry strong in Iowa,” Worth County veterinarian Mike Dierenfeld Dierenfeld said. “By the time they graduate, they should have a strong herd of their own.”

Also on hand were local cattle producer Alan Johnson, Iowa Beef Breeds Council President Dennis Larson and Allyson Krull.

Submitted Photo Jenna Smith, of Newton, second from right, was named the 2015 Iowa Federation Heifer Program winner. IFHP is a joint effort of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation and Iowa Beef Breeds Council to encourage and support the youth of the beef industry.

File Photo With the spring Iowa turkey hunting season beginning April 13, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering tips and seminars on better ways to hunt the very observant bird.

Iowa turkey hunting season begins April 13 Online atlas available of state’s hunting grounds

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

south than in the more grassy north,” Coffey said. “This is the sport of one Coffey said. “Turkey hunting has a high shot; you need to know what that shot (steep) learning curve, but the patience will be when you pull the trigger.”

With the spring Iowa turkey hunt- learned from it is very valuable. It can Coffey said there is such a thing as ing season beginning April 13, the Iowa be a very rewarding form of hunting.” over-calling the bird. “Don’t get hung Department of Natural Resources is ofCoffey said Iowa’s turkey flock had up on calling — but understand when fering tips and seminars on better ways an excellent hatch in 2014, leading to to call,” Coffey said. “A common misto hunt the very observant bird. This the possibility that hunters should see take is calling too much. You want to type of hunting can be a bit frustrating increased opportunities to harvest a tease the bird. Once you call, stay put, at times, as the bird isn’t spotted as fre- bird during the 2015 spring turkey sea- because he knows where you are.” quently as other wildlife. son. The younger birds, called jakes, are Learning when to move and when The thrill of the difficult hunt is what often more vulnerable, responding to to stay still, and about the biology and makes a kill all the more rewarding. calls in groups and competing among habits of the bird, will out a hunter in Iowa’s spring season begins formally themselves to see which one can get to the right position. Turkeys have excelSaturday with a two-weekend provi- the call first. The older “toms” can be lent vision. sion for licensed hunters younger than more cautious and reluctant to respond “Some guys want to simply go out age 16. The first of Iowa’s four regular to the loud temptations. and find game,” Coffey said. “But it spring turkey sessions is April 13-16, “We’re still seeing good groups of saves time and other resources to know with the other three being April 17-21 turkeys in winter flocks, but they will be where turkeys go, and what they do.” and 22-28 and April 29-May 17. An breaking up soon as we head into the Only about one-third of spring huntarchery-only license is good from April breeding season,” said Coffey. ers actually bag a turkey, but most don’t 13 to May 17.

Coffey, who participates in spring use that as a measuring stick for success, Jim Coffey is forest wildlife species turkey hunting seminars geared toward Coffey said. “The experience in the technician for the Iowa DNR. He said first-time and novice hunters, said con- woods with your kids or with friends; Iowa is 98 percent private land, with so fidence is key. That confidence comes watching the timber come alive with many millions of acres devoted to farm- from talking to other turkey hunters wildlife and the newness of spring — ing, but there are still plenty of excellent and mentoring partnerships, spending that’s what it’s all about,” Coffey said. riparian hunting areas — especially in time in the woods and learning from The wildlife technician encourages southern Iowa. successes and failures. hunters to use the Iowa hunting atlas “There are turkeys in all 99 Iowa “The No. 1 piece of advice I can give IA,— an interactive DNR map that shows CD1-IA-66110-NEWT0-NONE-NONE-NONE.pdf, CD1, There’s a difference..., 6.6110 x4.5, PDF, counties, but moreCin the timber of the is to pattern your gun before going out,” all 680,000 acres of public hunting land GZBBCJIQNU,

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that is owned by the state, county or federal governments. The atlas is available online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting.

A mobile version is also available. A click on an area will show basic information like zone and open season, and links to maps, if available.

Hunters may purchase two spring turkey licenses with one license for the fourth and final session. Resident spring turkey licenses are statewide. Hunters participating in the youth only season may also purchase a fourth-session license. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Successful hunters are required to report their harvest by midnight of the day after it is tagged. The easiest way to report is to log on to www.iowadnr.gov.

The youth season, which runs over the weekends of April 4-5 and April 11-12, allows for development of future hunters, Coffey said. They must hunt one-on-one with a mentor who is 18 or older at all times, and the mentor must have a valid turkey hunting license for one of the spring seasons.

There will be no more than one youth for each licensed adult mentor, and the mentor may not carry a bow or firearm. An unfilled youth license may be used in any other spring season.

Here are some more turkey-hunting effectiveness and safety tips offered by Coffey: • Hunters should make a loud statement like “Hey — hunter over here,” if they see someone coming into the same area. One loud noise shouldn’t scare a bird too much because loud noises happen in the woods. However, don’t make motion or throw something to get the other hunters attention.

• Set out a distance stick for reference points. This allows hunters to know exactly how far away a bird is and if it’s within the weapons range.

• Consider going out later in the morning. “Rather than try to get out in the woods for the first gobble, go out a little later, like around 9 a.m., you may have the area all to yourself,” he said.

• Avoid wearing patriotic colors — red, white and blue. These colors are also shared by gobblers.

• Bring a blaze-orange game bag or turkey vest to use to carry the harvested bird out from the woods. Avoid using a gobble call. Using a hunting blind can be helpful if taking a young person on their first hunt, or for hunting companions to use.

• Make sure you and others have permission to be on the land. Just because you had permission a few years ago, does not mean you have permission this year.

For more information, call Coffey at 641-774-2958.

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

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News TPI employee Tammy Perry, middle, who has a relative who lives in a Progress Industries home, heard about the recent fire at a PI house and informed her employer which led to the company making a donation. Danielle Williams, second from right, also from TPI presented Jim Merulla, President of Progress Industries a check for $500 for the Persons Served Benefit Fund following the recent fire. The fund is used for any PI resident who may have an emergency situation. Also pictured are Melissa Butler, PI communications director and Laurie Doyon, vice president of operations at PI.

Newton KOA Campground opens April 1 Newton Daily News The Newton KOA Campground, located at 1601 E. 36th St. S. in Newton is will be opening for the 2015 camping season on April 1.

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Here are some of the important provisions in the proposed bill: • Breeders would be prohibited from also operating, owning or having a controlling interest in an animal shelter.

• A schedule of fees would be established for breeders, animal shelters, pet stores, research facilities and other businesses, nonprofit organizations and others dealing with animals to support requirements in the bill.

• Iowa pet stores would be required to buy animals only from licensed breeders only.

• Facilities would be required to produce the most recent USDA or state inspection report to anyone purchasing a dog from an inspected facility.

• The legislature must fully fund the animal rescue remediation fund each cycle.

Paula Arkema is a Kellogg resident who supports SF 347.

“A little over a year ago, we (my

summer with Keystone RV Company and Cabela’s to offer a great prize package through the “What’s Behind The Yellow Sign?” Giveaway. Beginning May 4, campers can enter to win a new Keystone Pass-

family) adopted a dog that did not come from a breeder, but that did come out of a severe neglect situation,” Arkema said. “We are still dealing with the aftermath of that.”

Another Newton resident, Nancy Henderson, said the majority of the public is still unaware of puppy mill issues.

“I’ve loved animals all of my life,” Henderson said. “Animals give you so much love and loyalty, and they deserve some in return. I think if more people know what goes on at some kennels, they would all rally around it.”

Darcy Shaw of Newton said she got involved after seeing a firsthand result from a breeder.

“I wish we didn’t have to think about this,” Shaw said. “If breeders really cared about dogs more than profit, this wouldn’t be a problem.

The standards are really too minimal, and some breeders can’t even maintain those.”

The main Jasper County facility mentioned by anyone interviewed for this article is Cline’s Hilltop Kennel. David Cline and Joane Cline, whose names are listed on several

port 171EXP (valued at $19,500) and a Cabela’s prize package worth $2,000.

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USDA inspection reports, did not return calls for this story. The kennel has been cited several times over the past four years, including sanitization and housing citations were listed on a Dec. 4, 2014 inspection.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, Iowa is one of only seven states that don’t consider animal cruelty a felony on the first offense. LaHay said getting inspections and fines to happen isn’t the challenge; she said facilities are rarely shut down, and an agency that is more centered on animal safety and enforcement, rather than agricultural production, would be more effective.

“It’s the Animal Welfare act — not the keep-them-in-business act,” she said.

LaHay said getting the word out about puppy mills is an important key.

“Most people think inhumane dog breeding takes place somewhere else,” she said. “Once I tell people how bad it is here in Iowa, they won’t put up with it.”

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

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Volunteers will also be surveying downtown consumers and business owner or managers beginning the week of April 6. High traffic, peak hours will be targeted by the volunteers with a goal of more than 200 surveys completed from those in the downtown area. All surveys, online and in person, are completely confidential.

“We have data from several sources that we’re reviewing now,” Poynter said. “It’s good, important information. But the surveys are specific to the Newton Main Street District and will provide deeper insight.”

The project is in its initial discovery phase, which includes collection and review of demographic and economic data.

“The goal for us is to start to identify some strategies for business retention, expansion and recruitment and also marketing strategies for downtown. We have a ton of data and this will help us to make sense of the data,” Newton Main Street Director Andrew Bassman said. “We want to really start to get customer preferences and find out what they like and don’t like and use that information to craft a well thought out business development strategy.”

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Keeping Me on My Toes

Ready for the hunt

By Jamee A. Pierson Staff Writer

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The girls have been to several family Easter egg hunts but this year was their first community event. After a mishap last year that caused us to miss out on the hunt, I made sure that we would arrive at the right location in plenty of time.

At our first Easter egg hunt (ever) after moving home to Monroe, I was excited to bring the girls and see what they would do. I don’t remember all of the details, but I’m sure I put the girls in cute little outfits with matching bows in their hair.

We arrived at the high school and found people standing outside waiting to begin. I couldn’t find where the little ones were and then assumed they must go with the smallest school age kids.

The time came and went for the beginning of the egg hunt and nothing happened. We continued to stand outside, in the chilly weather, waiting to begin.

After about 10 minutes, little ones began emerging from inside of the school with baskets full of eggs and candy.

We headed inside only to find that preschoolers and under had their own egg hunt in the gym. I was a little upset that we had missed out, but the girls were none the wiser.

This year, I was way ahead of the game. I triple checked the time and place of the Easter egg hunt and arrived 10 minutes early just in case. The little ones were once again in the gym, separated between preschoolers and 3 and under. I was pretty proud that the girls

sat and waited until they got the go ahead to start collecting eggs and candy.

I really had no idea what the girls would do. After a little prodding that it was OK to start, the girls took off. My oldest went to the edge and worked her way in. There was a combination of eggs and candy for the kids to pick up but my girls mostly got candy. My youngest took off and ended up toward the middle before deciding to grab anything. It was fascinating just watching them move around, weaving in between all of the other kids, collecting the candy of their choice.

After all of the candy had made it into baskets, they came back to show their loot. We had to open the eggs right away to find out what was inside, then moved on to partaking in their

favorite candy — suckers. Overall, we ended up with a lot of licorice with a few suckers and Smarties thrown in and a couple of chocolates, the girls least favorite.

To round off our Easter activities that day, we went to the mall and rode the Easter train.

This year the girls got to sit in front and “drive,” which was very exciting. My youngest had a smile beaming from her face, and my oldest was all business as she was driving. Thankfully, this year the girls were satisfied with one ride, and we were able to exit without a scene (by way of going up the escalator, down the elevator and back up the escalator to get to our car!)

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

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Preventing the dangerous crime of stalking The Iowa Senate recently approved two bills to prevent stalking, which can leave victims feeling terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened or worse.

SF 395 expands the definition of stalking for criminal prosecutions to include technological devices By Chaz Allen repeatedly used Iowa Senator to locate, listen to or watch another person without a legitimate purpose.

In addition, the bill says that a person commits stalking when they purposefully engage in behavior toward another that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, in-

timidated or threatened. Under current law, a person must fear that the stalker intends to cause bodily injury or death to them or an immediate family member.

Our proposals also requires that the stalker knows or should know that a reasonable person would feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated or threatened, or fear bodily injury or death because of the stalker’s behavior.

State legislators across the nation have introduced GPS tracking bills this year. These bills would prohibit stalkers from attaching a GPS tracking device on a car or placing it in a backpack or purse of an unsuspecting victim.

The impetus for these bills came from “Jackie’s Law.” Jackie was a New York woman who was stalked and killed by her boyfriend after a GPS device was

placed on her car.

More and more, stalkers are able to use GPS to find their victims. These devices can be purchased for as little as $14 and easily hidden so that the victim is unaware. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in four stalking cases involves tracking technology and one in 13 involves electronic monitoring or GPS tracking.

SF 416 makes it a serious misdemeanor in Iowa to use GPS tracking for stalking. However, the bill does not prevent parents from placing a device on their child’s car to keep tabs on their whereabouts.

Contact Sen. Chaz Allen during the week by calling the Senate Switchboard at 515-2813371. Otherwise, he can be reached at 641-521-6297. Email him at chaz.allen@legis.iowa.gov.

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After reading about genetic modification of food, I got scared. That’s a big thing coming from a guy who had a can of spaghetti for supper and six malted milk balls for dessert.

Fo o d ’s never scared me, and By Marc Dion I do not shrink back even when faced with “pasteurized processed cheese food,” in a can, which I like to squirt on pork rinds.

But even if you can eat any kind of manufactured, brightly colored, salty, canned or plastic-bagged slop, there’s something in you that revolts at the idea of the white-coated boys breeding cattle that secrete their own barbecue sauce or corn that pops itself.

It ain’t natural, I tell ya!

But, if the idea of genetically fooling around with pig DNA scares me, the idea of the genetically modified politician does not. In fact, I’d suggest genetic modification of all members of the upper class. If we had started screwing around with the DNA of the Bush family some years ago, maybe Jeb wouldn’t be as big a dope as his grandfather. Could of genetically modified the boozehound right out of the Kennedys, too.

Maybe a whole race of politicians whose throats close whenever they lie, like a guy with a peanut allergy after he wolfs a Snickers Bar. “Senator, if you really do love working families, as you just said, why are you writhing on the floor like a fresh-caught bass flopping around on a wet deck?”

What reporter doesn’t LOVE that thought?

You probably couldn’t successfully modify Ted Cruz, the former Rafael Cruz who has successfully de-Canadian’ed and, de-Hispanic’ed himself.

He’s beat you to it.

Unlike tragic pop star Michael Jackson, who tried to bleach himself white from the outside

in, Cruz is working from the inside out with the help of institutions as whackily non-diverse as the 700 Club and Liberty University (which should not use either word in its title.)

I’m not suggesting there’s anything phony about Ted. Reinventing yourself so you can get elected is what this great country is all about.

I’m just thinking that, in the future, the ability to manipulate the DNA of families with known or emerging political tendencies might give us all a better chance at avoiding, not nasty surprises, but nasty certainties.

Breed a little religious respect into ‘em, so they’re less likely to grab at the extreme end of any faith. Twist that DNA until you get some structure of compassion, so they don’t always feel poor people need to be pushed further into poverty. Make them think of mothers when they see soldiers. Move a molecule here and a molecule there. If you can make a turkey with a breast the size of a bowling ball, you can tug some of our leaders and want-to-be leaders away from the kind of political opinions that, until the last 25 years or so, were regarded as something the nation had turned away from, like burning crosses, Father Coughlin, John Birch and a host of other things you associated with the kids who dropped out of high school, the ones whose parents sent notes to the teacher written in pencil on a piece torn from a brown paper bag.

That was the DNA we hoped home ownership and union jobs and a shot at college would breed out of people.

That’s what the suburbs were for, back before the self-modified Ted Cruz and others taught us to be scared enough to hate again.

Marc Munroe Dion is a nationally syndicated columnist. Dion’s book of Pulitzer Prize-nominated columns, “Between Wealth and Welfare: A Liberal Curmudgeon in America,” is available for Nook and Kindle.

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Obituaries Mary A. Freeman March 27, 2015 Funeral services for Mary will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, A p r i l 7 at St. Stephen’s E p i s c o p a l Church in Newton. Deacon Rev. Merle Smith and the Rev. Karen Crawford, Supply Priest, at St. Stephen’s, are conducting the services.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. A time

Dorothy Ann Roorda March 28, 2015 Dorothy Ann (Lawrence) Roorda was born on Dec. 4, 1929, near Craig, Mo., to Gertrude N i e s Lawrence and Ralph Wa l d o Lawrence. She died Saturday, March 28, 2015.

She was 85 years old.

Dorothy grew up on the Lawrence family farm and graduated from Fairfax (Missouri) High School in 1947. She went on to study home economics at Iowa State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1951. While attending ISU she met her future husband Norman Roorda at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.

Dorothy and Norman

Winona Sill March 24, 2015 Winona Sill passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2015, at her h o m e at Park Centre in Newton.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Per Winona’s wishes, her body was cremated.

A memorial services for Winona will be held at a later date. There is

Patrick Jay Walker March 28, 2015 Patrick Jay “Pat” Walker, 86, of Newton, died of congestive heart failure Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Newton.

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of fellowship and lunch with the family, will follow the services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated to Mary’s family. Burial will be in Park Rapids, Minn., at a later date.

Mary Audrey Freeman, 92, formerly of Park Rapids, Minn., the daughter of Herbert M. and Florence M. (Fuller) Wetlaufer, was born Feb. 19, 1923, in Oelwein. She was a graduate of the Oelwein Senior High, and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette. Mary was employed by Job Service of Iowa as a job placement specialist.

In 1943, Mary was united in marriage with

Edward Michael Freeman. To this union was given six children: Mike, Tim, Patricia, Mary, Paige and Herbert. She devoted her life to her family, and was a member of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton, the Park Rapids Garden Club and Trinity Episcopal Church in Park Rapids.

Upon retirement, she and Herb had resided in Park Rapids. Mary later moved to the Newton, area, in 2010. She enjoyed music, singing in the choir, and raising Vizsla dogs with her husband, who was a veterinarian.

Mary died Friday morning, March 27,

2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mike in 2009; a great grandson Nick; her brothers: Fred, Jerry and Donald; and a sister Maude Palmer.

Those left to honor Mary’s memory include her six children: Mike and Carol Freeman, Tim and Mary Freeman, Patricia and Bob Waidler, Mary Beth Freeman, Paige and Bob Wharram and Herbert and Phyllis Freeman; her ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a brother Roger Wetlaufer; and many friends. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

were married on Sept. 5, 1950. After Norman entered the Army in Nov. 1950, Dorothy finished her degree and moved to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., until Norman was deployed to Korea. Dorothy lived and worked in Des Moines, then moved home to rural Craig, and worked at the Fairfax hospital until Norman returned.

Dorothy and Norman farmed and made a home together near Monroe from 1952 until 2006, when they moved to Pella. In 2007, Dorothy and Norman moved to Madrid.

Dorothy was active in the Presbyterian Church in Newton, and then Monroe, and was the first woman ordained as Ruling Elder in the Newton United Presbyterian Church. She was also active in Jasper County Farm Bureau Women and served as a 4-H leader.

Dorothy was devoted to her family and was a patient, loving, caring mother and grandmother.

She wore out volumes of Winnie the Pooh and Richard Scarry books reading to her children and grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her six children and their spouses, Bruce and Janis Roorda of Craig, Mo., Becky Roorda and Dave Johnson of Madrid, Marilyn and Dan Bishop of Portland, Ore., Doug and Esther Roorda of Pella, Nancy and Harvey Nicholson of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Dirk and Astaire Roorda of Rockwall, Texas.

She is also survived by her older brother, H.B. Lawrence of Craig, Mo.; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Matthew Bishop, Isaac and Katie Roorda, Emma and Lydia, Wilson and Lindsey Roorda, Hannah and Zach Montgomery, Sarah Roorda, Joseph

Roorda, Dora Roorda, Peter Nicholson, Andrew Nicholson and James Nicholson, Adele Roorda, Jaqueline Roorda and Eva Roorda; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman in 2012; by her parents; and by daughter-in-law Gail Ryan Roorda.

Dorothy is remembered with much love and affection by her family. Dorothy was cared for in her final years and days with love, compassion, dignity, and attentiveness to her individual needs by the staff of the Madrid Home. The family will be forever grateful.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, April 1 at Sanborn Chapel, Madrid Home, 613 W. North St., in Madrid. Memorials may be sent to the Madrid Home or the Monroe Presbyterian Church, 113 S. Main St. in Monroe.

no visitation planned at this time. In lieu of flowers memorials in Winona’s name are being designated.

Winona Evalee Sill, 81, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Cheeseman) Hammons, was born Oct. 26, 1933, near Goldsberry, Macon County, Mo. She attended rural country schools, graduating from the Ethel, Missouri Senior High School Class of 1950, at the age of sixteen. She went on to attend Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (Truman University) in Kirksville. Winona

taught school in Missouri for four years, prior to moving to Knoxville.

She taught there for four years, with better pay. After Knoxville, she moved to and taught school at Newton.

On Dec. 29, 1961, Winona was united in marriage with Dean Irwin Sill, at the First United Methodist Church in Newton. To this union three children were born, Rodger, Verlyn and Ellen. After all her children had started school, Winona earned a BA in Teaching from Drake University in Des Moines, and

went to teach in Monroe.

Winona was a devoted wife and mother, and if she had a failing, it was her generous nature. She had enjoyed teaching for 35 years, prior to her retirement in 1994. Since Jan. 6, 2014, Winona has resided at Park Centre’s Garden View Unit.

Those left to honor Winona’s memory include her beloved husband Dean; her three children; eight grandchildren; one brother and one sister; and her many friends and past students.

Online condolences may be left at www. pencefh.com.

by his daughter Jackie ( Jim) Sparks of Mingo; daughter Pat (Randy) Taylor of Reasnor; and son Patrick Jay Walker II of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Shannon (Paula) Sparks, Shane (Donella) Sparks, Shanda (Nate) Riggins, Shabana Sparks, Melissa Truong, Samantha (Tim) Collins, Amee (Greg) Pleima, Nathan Walker, Jackie ( Jeremy) Dittmer

and Kelly Walker; and his many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mildred Walker; wife, Joann in 1995; brother, Junior; and sisters, Donna and Linda.

As per Pat’s wishes there will be a private family graveside service.

The family will greet friends with a coffee time from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 1 at the Newton First Assembly of God Church, 1029 E. 19th St. N. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Newton First Assembly of God Church or to Skiff Hospice may be left at the funeral home.

Memorials may also be mailed to the Wallace Family Funeral Home please put, Attn: Walker Family on the envelope.

Third term report cards were issued to Newton High School students Tuesday.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

• Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. The program titled “Open Exchange Student” will be presented by Jane Ann Cotton. Anyone interested in the program or in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest for lunch. For information, or to make a reservation for lunch, call Margie Criswell at 641-5219482. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

• Childbirth Education will meet at noon Wednesday at Skiff Medical Center 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. Taught by a childbirth educator, this course is designed to prepare expectant families for labor and birth and to assist with decision-making regarding the birth of their child. For more information, call Skiff Medical Center at 641-791-4337.

• Approval Addiction women’s study will meet at 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House 721 E. Fourth St. S. in Newton.

• 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 begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at in Newton. Please join the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N., to help design and create a sculpture for the CAA grounds. There are no fees to attend. Enter on the West side of the CAA building. For more information, email Karen King at king50208@hotmail.com king50208@hotmail.com or call Linda Klepinger at 641-521-3554. These meetings will continue on Wednesday evenings.

• Spend Smart Eat Smart in Child Care will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at DMACC, 600 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Learn strategies to save money on food expenses while incorporating new ideas into menu planning and food shopping.

Henry C. Birkenholz March 29, 2015 Henry C. Birkenholz, Jr., 85, longtime Newton realtor died on Sunday, March 2 9 , 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 2 at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Presbyterian Church may be left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service.

Henry was a lifelong resident of Jasper County, being born in Monroe on April 29, 1929 and residing in Newton most of his life. Henry graduated

from Newton High School in 1947 and became a real estate broker at the age of 21.

His lifelong profession was real estate, retiring in 1981. He was a founding member and president of the Newton Board of Realtors in 1963 and 1964, for 20 years he was the local V.A. and F.H.A. Regional Housing Appraiser, and served as the Liquidating Manager of the Lincoln Court Housing Project. Henry was instrumental in the development of the east side of Newton, both commercial and residential.

He was also a member of the Izaak Walton League.

Henry married Jane Kingery in 1952 and they were blessed with three sons, Larry (Lynette), Daniel (Ronda), both of Newton and Scott of Mesa, Arizona and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mima (Montgomery) Birkenholz and a brother Carroll.

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Wife’s donation of eggs is fertile ground for discussion DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were chatting recently and the subject of sperm donation came up. He surprised me by saying he’s vehemently against it, and then compared it to selling your body as in prostitution. He also mentioned he thinks it’s disgusting because any kids we would potentially have might end up dating their half-siblings. We let the issue drop, but Abby, I have a secret.

In my early 20s, I participated in an egg donation program to support couples who were unable to get pregnant on their own. At the time, I didn’t think much about it. I didn’t want kids — and I doubt if I ever will — so I figured it was my contribution to the gene pool without having to raise little humans myself.

I never told my husband about it because it happened before we met. I do know that some of my eggs were successfully transplanted.

Should I tell my husband about my donations or keep quiet? We don’t have kids, but are talking about trying in the near future. Would it be wrong for them to go out into the world not knowing about their half-siblings? — FERTILE MYRTLE DEAR MYRTLE: The time to have spoken up was when your husband aired his feelings on the subject of sperm donation and infertility issues.

You did a wonderful thing and with good reason. Your husband should be made aware of that, with no apologies.

If you do decide to start a family, considering that there are half-siblings out there, it would be wise to advise your children to have genetic testing done with their prospective spouses.

(Because there are diseases caused by recessive genes, it’s a good idea anyway.)

However, unless you are sure that you want to bring a child into this world, you shouldn’t become a parent.

DEAR ABBY: I am 29 and on the fence about what to do. My 32-yearold boyfriend of a year and a half, “Aid-

en,” proposed while we were in Europe last month. Aiden is a sweet guy who would do anything for me. I waffled and said I had to think about it. He bought a lovely engagement ring that he still has in his possession. We do not live together.

Aiden says he’s certain he wants to spend his life with me. My problem is, I don’t want to marry him. I am a professional, and Aiden is a tradesman with no money. Even though he kisses the ground I walk on, I don’t think I’d be happy in the long term with him and would always wonder if I could have done better.

On the other hand, I am almost 30 and want children. It seems that nice guys who want to commit are in short supply. Should I settle for Aiden? Breaking up with him, as I did a few months ago for a couple of weeks, would crush him. But he has little social life and no hobbies — just me. — CONTEMPLATING IN ALBERTA, CANADA DEAR CONTEMPLATING: Nice guys who want to commit may be in short supply, but please do THIS nice guy a favor and end the relationship before you hurt him any more than you already have. Tradesmen can be good providers, husbands and fathers, and Aiden has much to offer a woman who can appreciate him fully.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Authorities have identified the two Cedar Rapids officers who shot and wounded a man at the end of a chase.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said Monday that officers Jeremy Depies and Brandon Tinta were involved in the shooting.

Cedar Rapids police say the chase began shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday when officers noticed an orange BMW driving recklessly.

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Police respond after fight escalates to shooting CLINTON — Police say they were responding to a report of a fight in Clinton when they were advised that it had escalated to a shooting.

Officers with the Clinton Police Department were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. They arrived at the scene to find that 28-year-old Cordell Clark had already been taken to the hospital following the shooting.

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DES MOINES — An early morning fire at the Des Moines Renaissance Faire grounds has left at least two structures with nothing but charred framework remaining.

Police say they responded around 1:15 a.m. Monday to reports of a fire in an area of Sleepy Hollow Sports Park where the festival is held. Fire officials called in portable water tanks to contain the flames that scorched the food vendor and maintenance buildings because no hydrants are located on the fairgrounds.

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WOODBINE — A western Iowa man accused of confining his girlfriend and psychologically torturing her has been arrested. Online court records on Monday listed a first-degree kidnapping charge against 50-year-old Daniel Yate, of Woodbine. He was detained after his girlfriend told police last week that he assaulted her at his home and wouldn’t let her leave. Woodbine Police Chief Michael Jensen said the girlfriend accused Yates of binding her and threatening to throw her in a nearby river.

Fire at Renaissance Faire grounds destroys 2 buildings

5 Former Iowa fire chief pleads not guilty to lying about fire

MISSOURI VALLEY — A May trial has been scheduled for a former western Iowa fire chief accused of lying to investigators about a fire. Forty-four-year-old Johnnie Walker entered the plea on Monday and described the situation as “just a big misunderstanding.” His trial is set to begin on May 8. Court documents say Walker is charged with interference with official acts and reporting false information.

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Document listed fall 2015 occupancy date for new prison The Associated Press IOWA CITY — Iowa’s new, empty prison for male offenders wasn’t expected to be fully operational until fall 2015, even before workers discovered the latest delay-causing design problem, a state contract document shows.

An extension signed by the Department of Corrections with a key contractor in June 2014 said occupancy for the $166 million maximum-security Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison would be “completed in the fall of 2015.” At the time, workers were repair-

ing a flawed geothermal heating and cooling system that had delayed the anticipated transfer last spring of 600 inmates from the old penitentiary that dates to 1839.

One month after the extension, a test showed the smoke evacuation systems in inmate housing units didn’t work as planned and created a safety risk in the event of fire. Workers are still trying to bring those buildings up to fire code. They have completed the repairs to the heating and cooling system.

Department officials say they still don’t know when inmates could move in, but that it

could be later this year if things go well.

The fall 2015 occupancy estimate was a ballpark range that was meant to be overly conservative, said deputy director Brad Hier, who signed the contract. It no longer has relevance, given the discovery of the flawed smoke system, he said.

“We’ve been bitten so many times by things that have come up. We were trying to hedge,” he said. “If anything was going to be listed from a planning perspective, we put it out further out than we ever thought it would be.”

The fall 2015 estimate was included in a $97,000 contract amendment with Pulitzer/Bogard and Associates, a Lido Beach, New York, firm that has consulted on the project since 2008. The company was hired to help plan and design how the new penitentiary and a renovated women’s prison in Mitchellville would function.

The cost of the firm’s initial $942,000 six-year contract has more than doubled as both projects encountered delays, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press under the open records law.

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Iowa House panel approves bill on adoption leave benefits

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ASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign manager-in-waiting is traveling to the early voting states of New Hampshire and Iowa this week for meetings with Democratic activists as the former secretary of state prepares for a likely presidential campaign.

Robby Mook, who is expected to be Clinton’s campaign manager, was visiting New Hampshire on Monday and Tuesday and traveling to Iowa on Wednesday and Thursday for meetings with party officials and activists, Democrats familiar with the plans said. The people were not authorized to speak publicly about internal planning.

Clinton, the leading Democratic candidate if she runs, has signaled that she will compete vigorously in the leadoff presidential states of Iowa and New Hampshire, along with South Carolina and Nevada. Clinton was tripped up in Iowa by Barack Obama in 2008 and her supporters have said she will not take anything for granted this time.

The New Hampshire meetings will coincide with a visit on Tuesday by former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, who may challenge Clinton in the Democratic primary. Both O’Malley and former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, another potential Democratic candidate, are scheduled

$2.31 million to date and is expected to collect $50,000 more in coming months. Its contract could be extended later this year.

The firm’s role has expanded repeatedly due to construction delays, fewer state employees working on the transition to the new buildings than envisioned and requests from the state for additional assistance, according to eight contract amendments. Turnover among state and project managers also resulted in “far greater participation” from the company in meetings than anticipated, records show.

DES MOINES — Some businesses in Iowa will be required to offer more leave benefits to parents of adopted children under a bill that received preliminary approval Monday from a House panel.

Members of a labor subcommittee agreed to approve the bill following a short meeting. It now heads to the full committee for consideration, where it must advance by Friday for it to survive a legislative deadline.

The bill, which passed in the Senate earlier this month, would require businesses that offer time-off entitlements to parents of newborns to do the same for adoptive parents. A business that doesn’t already offer such benefits would not be required to start.

Supporters of the bill say it would treat biological parents and adoptive parents more equally when it comes to such benefits. Adoptive parents also say they should be given such benefits because they need time to bond with a child who is new to their family.

While the bill received bipartisan support when it came up for a vote in the Senate, some lawmakers on the floor expressed concern about the financial impact on businesses. Others said the government should not be telling businesses what to do.

The bill would not have a “significant” fiscal impact, according to a representative from the bipartisan Legislative Services Agency, who spoke at the meeting Monday.

Federal law requires unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks to biological, adoptive and foster parents under the Family Medical Leave Act. But it is not applicable at businesses with less than 50 employees. It also does not apply to a worker who’s been at a job for less than a year.

The bill is making its first appearance in the Legislature. If it becomes law, Iowa could become one of just a handful of states with concrete language about time-off entitlements.

AP Photo Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks to reporters in this file photo. Her campaign manager-in-waiting is traveling to the early voting states of New Hampshire and Iowa this week for meetings with Democratic activists as the former secretary of state prepares for a likely presidential campaign.

to visit Iowa in April.

Mook will be joined by Marlon Marshall, who is expected to play a senior role in Clinton’s campaign. Democrats said the trips were not tied to a Clinton announcement but would allow for meetings with key stakeholders in labor and Democratic politics. The visits were reported by WMUR, a TV station in Manchester, New Hampshire, and The Des Moines Register.

In New Hampshire, Mook and Marshall were visiting Concord and Manchester and planned to stay at the homes of Clinton supporters. In Iowa,

they were meeting with Democrats in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

“There’s no reason for them to come except for the fact that they are interested in Iowa, they’re going to be interested in Iowa and they’re going to make a big commitment,” said Tyler Olson, a former Iowa Democratic Party chairman.

Republican National Committee spokesman Michael Short said it was a “troubling sign” for Clinton that she had dispatched aides to reassure Democrats “that they’re not about to cough up the ball.”

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NSA: Car smashes into police vehicle at Fort Meade The Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. — Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the National Security Agency on Monday, prompting police to open fire.

One of the men died, the other was injured and a police officer also was taken to a hospital. Details remained unclear hours later. Initial images from the scene showed emergency workers loading the uniformed officer into an ambulance. Nearby were a dark-colored SUV and an SUV emblazoned with

“NSA Police,” both heavily damaged.

It was not known why the men wound up at the gate at Fort Meade, a sprawling military post that houses the National Security Agency, or why they did not obey orders from NSA police. Fort Meade is just off Interstate 295 between Baltimore and Washington.

The men were dressed as women, said a senior defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss an ongoing case. It also was unclear exactly what the men were wearing.

The NSA said in a news

release that investigators have not yet determined how the man in the vehicle died, and the conditions of the wounded man and officer were not disclosed.

An agency officer gave the driver “routine instructions for safely exiting the secure campus,” but the driver disobeyed them, the release said. The driver then accelerated toward a police vehicle blocking the road, and police then opened fire.

An FBI spokeswoman said earlier in the day that the incident was not believed to be linked to terrorism. The NSA said the incident was contained to the perimeter of the secure campus.

Indiana lawmakers try to quiet firestorm surrounding new law The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an “Indy Welcomes All” campaign ahead of this weekend’s NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers scrambled to quiet the firestorm over a new law that has much of the country portraying Indiana as a state of intolerance.

Republican legislative leaders said they are working on adding language to the religious-objections law to make it clear that the measure does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians. As signed by Pence last week, the measure prohibits state laws that “substantially burden” a person’s ability to follow his or her religious beliefs. The definition of “person” includes religious institutions, businesses and associations.

“What we had hoped for with the bill was a message of inclusion, inclusion of all religious be-

liefs,” Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said. “What instead has come out is a message of exclusion, and that was not the intent.”

The efforts fell flat with Democrats, who called for a repeal, and even some Republicans.

“They’re scrambling to put a good face on a bad issue. What puzzles me is how this effort came to the top of the legislative agenda when clearly the business community doesn’t support it,” said Bill Oesterle, an aide to Republican former Gov. Mitch Daniels and CEO of consumer reporting agency Angie’s List, which canceled expansion plans in Indianapolis because of the law.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, a Republican, said the law threatens to undermine the city’s economic growth and reputation as a convention and tourism destination and called for lawmakers to add protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to Indiana civil-rights laws.

“I call upon Governor Pence and the Indiana Legislature to fix this law. Either repeal it or pass a law that protects all who live, work and visit Indiana. And do so immediately. Indianapolis will not be defined by this,” Ballard said.

After a two-hour private meeting of House Republicans, Bosma said Monday that repealing the law isn’t “a realistic goal at this point.”

“I’m looking for a surgical solution, and I think the least intrusive surgery is to clarify that (the law) cannot be used to support the denial of goods, facilities or services to any member of the public,” he said.

Pence, who defended the law during a television appearance Sunday, canceled scheduled appearances Monday night and Tuesday, in part because of planned protests.

Republican Senate President Pro Tem David Long stressed that the new law is based on the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, which has been upheld by courts.

AP Photo A sign stands outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the National Security Agency on Monday, prompting police to open fire.

German co-pilot was once treated for suicidal tendencies The Associated Press DUESSELDORF, Germany — How could someone once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies get a job as a commercial pilot, entrusted with the lives of hundreds of people? That’s the question being asked after officials confirmed Monday that Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz received lengthy psychotherapy before receiving his pilot’s license.

All 150 people on board were killed by what prosecutors believe was a deliberate decision by Lubitz to slam the Airbus A320 he was flying from Barcelona to Duesseldorf into a mountain in the French Alps last Tuesday.

Lufthansa, German-

wings’ parent company, declined to say whether it knew of Lubitz’s mental health problems. But it said the young pilot had passed all required medical checks since starting work for its subsidiary two years ago.

Prosecutors in Duesseldorf, where Lubitz had an apartment, said the psychotherapy occurred over an extended period before he received his pilot’s license, and that medical records referred to “suicidal tendencies.”

They provided no dates.

Lubitz started pilot training in 2008, though it’s unclear when he finished the at least three-year-long course and received his license.

Lufthansa said he was certified to fly their aircraft in 2013.

The country’s aviation authority wouldn’t comment on Lubitz’s health, despite acknowledging last week that his record with the agency noted he needed “specific regular medical examination” beyond the annual checkup required of all pilots.

“The German Federal Aviation Office isn’t directly responsible for assessing the air-medical fitness of pilots,” said Cornelia Cramer, a spokeswoman for the agency, which is in charge of granting pilots’ licenses.

Cramer said the medical checks are conducted by specially trained doctors, but declined to say whether their findings are passed on to the agency.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Innovation and inspiration have no bounds.

Notre Dame football great Knute Rockne was inspired by true precision and timing of a chorus line in adding a shift of the Irish four backs.

While Collin Jacobsen does not see himself as another Rockne, the 17-year-old Newton High senior has a love of football. He loves to watch traditional veer option football.

“I was bored one day and just typed in a general Internet search about football offenses.

I came up with the A11 offense information. I read it,” Jacobsen said. “I read a lot about different subjects, especially when I’m bored. The A11 football offense peaked my interest.”

Jacobsen’s boredom, innovative thinking and inspiration took off in September 2013. With many hours of work, Jacobson and A11 Offense co-creator Steve Humphries launched Jacobsen’s A11 Offense Veer Concepts playbook on March 9. It was sent out to 4,000 coaches across the United States.

Jacobsen, who has cerebral palsy, lived his dream of playing high school football in the fall. After working hard on the Newton High scout teams for three years, his work paid off his senior season, earn-

ing him a starting defensive line spot.

Cerebral palsy did not deter Jacobsen from playing his favorite sport. He said he worked hard in the weight room, but knew there were things he couldn’t do because of limited mobility on his left side.

It doesn’t deter him from doing anything he wants to do. He proved it again with the Veer Concepts playbook.

“Collin is an exceptional young man.

Coaches may question why they should look at a playbook designed by a high school student. I tell them because Collin has a fully vetted playbook with a devastating offense,” Humphries said.

“We came up with the A11 offense in 2007 at Piedmont High School (Calif.). It was an offensive system based on unique formations using every player on the field as a potential scoring threat,” Humphries said.

“It has been modified a bit because of the closing of some loopholes in rules, but it is still an effective offense.

“When Collin contacted me and told me about his idea of the veer offense, we were interested. No one had come up with a veer strategy to go with the A11 offense. I told him if he wanted to pursue it, we’d work with him.”

Humphries was the offensive coordinator

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Football is king with Newton High senior Collin Jacobsen. The 17-year-old student developed a veer offensive playbook to go with the established A11 offense. Veer Concepts was launched March 9. The playbook can be downloaded for free through A11 Offense.

at Piedmont High with head coach Kurt Bryan.

After two winning seasons with the A11 offense, confusion reigned

among opposing teams from all players on the offensive side of the ball could be eligible for a forward pass. In 2009,

Mustang girls seek backto-back titles on the track

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Last year, the PCM girls’ track team won the conference title, the district title and placed 20th at the state meet.

While head coach Bridget Martin enjoyed every bit of it, she wants more.

And with a large group of state qualifiers returning, Martin has the squad that can get her more.

“We have set high goals for the program,” Martin said.

“The goal for other sports to make the state tourney, which is to be in the top eight. That’s what we want. We love sending girls to state, but we want to score points on the blue track and get into that top eight.”

Three seniors who excel in completely different events will help lead the way this year.

Rachel Peter was a state qualifier in the 3,000-meter run last year, placing 14th.

Grace Telfer was 16th in the shot put. Mackenzie Clarke is a sprinter who ran on three relay teams at state a year ago.

Clarke and Peter ran together on the state-qualifying distance medley team that took 19th.

All four members of that relay are back as juniors Ashley Van Gorp and Emily Hugen return.

Three of the four members of the 4x200 relay that placed second are back, including Clarke, Van Gorp and sophomore Jayci Vos. Van Gorp, Clarke and Vos return in the 4x400 relay team that took ninth.

the National Federation of State High School Associations closed the loophole allowing the linemen-free formations

featured in the A11.

Humphries said he and Bryan modified the JACOBSEN | 3B

Groves leading Montana Mike’s Bracket Challenge Only three games remain in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Aaron Groves of Newton broke out of a threeway tie for second place to lead the Montana Mike’s Bracket Challenge with 198 points.

Theron Scott is second

place after the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games with 188 points. Going into this weekend’s Final Four and Monday’s championship game, Craig Keith is in third place with 184 points.

An updated bracket is featured on page 5B of Tuesday’s Newton Daily News.

This & That

Relax, Bryant will be in Chicago soon enough

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe junior Ashley Van Gorp qualified for state in three relays last year. She hopes to add long jump to her list in 2015.

The fourth member, sophomore Rachel Stafford, returns, too.

Clarke, Vos and Hugen make up three of the four members of the sprint medley relay squad that placed 10th at state in 2014.

“It will be nice to have a lot of athletes returning who have experienced big meets like Drake and state to provide leadership to our younger ath-

letes and help motivate them to what our end goal is.”

The shuttle hurdle relay team placed 21st last year, but only sophomore Tatum Schnug returns.

Vos’ other qualifying event was the 400 low hurdles. She placed fourth and should be a state title contender this year.

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The hot button topic this week around Major League Baseball is what the Chicago Cubs were going to do with ultra phenom Kris Bryant.

Bryant is clearly ready for his shot a the big stage.

He By Troy Hyde has hit nine Newton Daily home runs News this spring.

Sports Writer But the Cubs ownership wants to have control of their top prospect’s contract for an extra season so they sent him down to the Iowa Cubs on Monday. He needs to be there for at least 12 days to give Chicago that control.

Bryant’s agent, Scott Boras, is raising heck about it.

He doesn’t think it’s fair to his client. Maybe it’s not,

but Boras probably cares more about his checkbook than he does about Bryant’s situation.

To me, spending 12 days and about eight games in Iowa won’t make or break Chicago’s season. The Cubs are more worried about 2016 anyway.

If you like baseball and like to attend I-Cubs games, I suggest you get some early seats to Principal Park. We know Bryant won’t be there very long. And the Cubs also sent down two other big prospects Monday in Javier Baez and Addison Russell. The lineup in Des Moines the first part of the season could be fun.

The only question right now is, will Bryant be there long enough for the fans in Des Moines to see him? If he goes up to Chicago in exactly 12 days, the answer is no, as Iowa is on the road BRYANT | 2B

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday High School Track Centerville, Pella Christian, Chariton, Albia at PCM girls, 4 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at Nevada, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully girls at Belle Plaine, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully boys at Pella Christian, 4:45 p.m.

Middle School Track Grinnell, Knoxville at Newton girls, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday Soccer Southeast Polk at Newton boys, 9th 4:30 p.m., JV 5:45 p.m., Varsity, 7 p.m.

Pella Christian at PCM boys, 7 p.m.

High School Track Newton boys at Southeast Polk, 4:30 p.m.

PCM boys at Roland-Story, 5 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully boys at Belle Plaine, 4:30 p.m.

Friday Rugby Valley High School Stadium West Des Moines Newton vs. Mason City, 7:20 p.m.

Newton vs. Urbandale, 9 p.m.

Saturday Soccer NHS boys tournament Benton vs. Newton, 10 a.m.

PCM vs. Des Moines Roosevelt, 11:30 a.m.

Third-place game, 1 p.m.

Championship game, 2:30 p.m.

CMB claims five golds in Rams’ early bird meet

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News JEFFERSON — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter track and field teams kicked off their outdoor season by bringing home five first-place finishes Monday at an early bird meet hosted by Greene County.

The Raider boys scored three individual titles and grabbed second or third in five other events, while the girls claimed two wins, five runner-ups and eight third-place finishes in a meet that did not keep team scores.

CMB swept the shot put as Patrick Girard won the boys title with a throw of 52 feet, 2 inches and Payge Jurgens claimed the girls title with a toss of 35-6.

The other win for the CMB girls came from Tori Spencer, who grabbed the gold in the 100-meter dash in 13.44 seconds.

The other wins for the CMB boys came from Brady Stover in the long jump and from the 4x400 relay team.

Stover’s best jump was 19-9, and Dalton Birchmier was second with a leap of 18-5.

The 4x400 relay team included Birchmier, Hunter Gunderson, Mark Deutsch and Kyle Cather. Gunderson placed second in the high jump with a leap of 6-0 and was runner-up in the 400 with a time of 54.4 seconds. Blake Coughenour was third in 55.7.

The second-place finishes on the girls’ side included Heather Jessen in the 1,500, Winter Brown in the 3,000, Sailor Hinegardner in the long jump and the 4x100 and sprint medley relay teams.

The 4x100 included Maddy Poage, Spencer, Sydney Ziesman and Mackenzie Schmitz and the sprint medley foursome was Poage, Spencer, Schmitz and Hinegardner.

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Mustangs: Boys golfers hope a return to state is in near future Continued from Page 1B Van Gorp also expects to advance to state in the long jump.

“We want to continue to raise the bar,” Martin said.

“We are feeling good about the upcoming outdoor season.

We focus on one meet at a time, and I think we are where we would like to be for the first outdoor meet of the year.”

The Mustangs begin the outdoor season tonight at home. The meet, which also features Centerville, Albia, Pella Christian and Chariton, begins at 4 p.m.

Boys Golf Three players return from the Mustangs’ squad that finished sixth at the state meet last year.

And if the returners — seniors Wade Hill and Chase Keuning and junior Reid Jenkins — want to return to state, they’ll have to do so with their third coach in three years.

Dale VanderLinden takes over a program that is used to playing on the state’s biggest stage in recent years. VanderLinden spent 14 years as an assistant coach at Collins-Maxwell/Baxter but is ready to get back at it after a few years away from coaching.

“If they want to go to state, I want to go with them,” VanderLinden said. “That’s the goal. That’s what I want.

I want to go back to the state meet.”

Hill is the projected No. 1 this year after placing 30th last year at state. Jenkins and Keuning will likely be No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. A pair of Ryans — Hill and Broderson — will battle for the fourth position, and the top four golfers right now are shooting in the high 30s and low 40s.

Three underclassmen are battling for the final varsity spot. Those three golfers are sophomore Jon Adams and freshmen Dayton Boell and Noah Lanphier.

“There’s a lot to figure out yet,” VanderLinden said. “We haven’t had a good week of practice yet because of the weather. The first day was really nice but we have had several practices in the 35-40 degree range. But we haven’t missed a practice yet. I want to practice five days a week.”

The season opener will be April 7 at Lynnville-Sully. The Mustangs travel to Pella on April 9. Both meets start at 4:15 p.m.

Boys Track Despite accepting the position about a month before the season started, new boys’ track and field coach Collin Harrison has the Mustangs on track for the start of the outdoor season.

And with 33 athletes out this year, Harrison hopes to return to the blue oval in May, which was something they could not accomplish last year.

“Practices have been great so far. The numbers are up and we seem to be on track for where we want to be,” Harrison said.

Leading the way this year for PCM will be four seniors — Ricky Reeve, Skyler Koder, Maverick McAtee and Connor Warrick.

“Those guys have been very

Bryant Continued from Page 1B for the first eight games of the season.

Even if he is not there when opening day comes, Baez and Russell should be worth the price of a ticket.

Maybe this is the year for the Cubs. Or maybe it’s still next year.

I signed up for my first road race of the year. For the third straight year, I will be running in the Drake Relays 10K. It takes place on the Sunday of Drake Relays weekend and

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe sophomore captain Abby Waddell, front, leads a dribbling drill during a recent practice in Monroe. The Mustangs hope to double their win total from last year’s 4-14 campaign.

active in previous years and we are looking for them to have an influence on how this year’s team does as well,” Harrison said. “We also have some underclassmen who we will rely on. We are going to need everyone to do their part.”

Koder was the closest to clinching a state berth last year. He should be able to get over the hump in high jump as he has already cleared 6 feet in practice.

Harrison said he likes what he sees from his hurdlers and thinks a few distance runners and a few others in field events should help the team out in a big way.

“We are going to have to have some underclassmen step up,” Harrison said.

Some of those underclassmen include juniors Ryan Kohlhoff, Austin Sneller, Davis Herndon and Tyler Dredge, sophomores Lucas Greiner and Chase Keucker and freshmen Noah Anderson and Noah Henkenius.

“My expectation is simple,” Harrison said. “Improve. Every day, every week and every meet all we want to do is improve and meet our potential.”

PCM’s opener is April 2 at Roland-Story. The meet begins at 5 p.m.

Girls Golf In her 18th season with the team, coach Val Edwards will have one more golfer than she had a year ago.

Five Mustangs make up this year’s squad, which gives Edwards, and the team, a chance to work with another scorecard.

“I have another score to work with so that’s exciting,” Edwards said. “It will be another rebuilding year as numbers are low again. But they are low all over the state. The girls have really good attitudes, they all get along and they are competitive. It has been cold, but they are out there playing still. They want to have a good

season.”

Edwards will have one senior, one junior, one sophomore and two freshmen to work with.

The expected No. 1 is sophomore returner Breanna Maher, while Edwards expects senior Taylor Phifer to be the No. 2.

Phifer is back this year after a year away from competitive golf.

The other three spots have yet to be determined. But the three players jockeying for position are junior Abby Van Haaften and freshmen Ellie Steenhoek and Sabrina Reed.

“There is still a lot to be decided,” Edwards said.

The Mustangs open the season April 7 at Oskaloosa and then head to Pleasantville on April 13. Both meets start at 4 p.m.

Girls Soccer Second-year head coach Bill Sowder is not hiding from better expectations of his girls soccer program.

Sowder has already told the team, and it is now an expectation moving forward, that he thinks the Mustangs should double their win total from last year’s 4-14 campaign.

“We are doing OK so far, but we are not where I wanted us to be after one week,” Sowder said. “But there is no doubt that if they do what me and Billy Jr. tell them to do that we should be able to double what we did last year.”

Billy Jr. is Sowder’s son and assistant coach. It will be his first season at PCM. He was an all-conference play at Southeast Polk, a star at Grand View University and an elite player for the Des Moines Menace.

Sowder Jr. will work largely with the forwards and midfielders. That group includes captains and returners Kennah Walters, Abby Waddell and Jessica Albright.

Walters led the Mustangs in scoring last year with six goals. The only other returner who scored a goal last year was

covers a little more than six miles through Des Moines.

I only have a few weeks to train for it. Hopefully I can get where I need to be before then.

And hopefully the weather cooperates better this year — last year’s start was delayed due to thunder and lightning.

The Final Four is set.

There will be three No. 1 seeds involved in the final weekend of the college basketball season.

The Big Ten probably proved some doubters wrong yet again when two teams advanced.

Wisconsin, as a No. 1, was expected. The Badgers will

be in their second straight Final Four. But even with Tom Izzo as their coach, not many predicted the seventh seeded Michigan State Spartans to advance.

Unfortunately, I think both teams will lose Saturday.

It’s hard to bet against Kentucky at this point. Notre Dame pushed the undefeated Wildcats to the limit and Kentucky still survived. I like the Wildcats in a close one over Bucky.

Duke should be able to find mismatches all over the court against the Spartans. It will be interesting to see how Izzo de-

Albright, a junior from Colfax-Mingo who doubles on the C-M track team and is coming off a knee injury suffered in the offseason.

The offense was shut out 10 times last year and the group scored only one goal two other times. Sowder Sr. hopes to flip those numbers this year.

“We are working how the girls move and how they communicated,” he said. “We need to control the ball better, doing better with our give and go and we can’t wait for the perfect shot. If there is a shot to be taken, we need to take it.”

Waddell and Jaiden Rodgers are both sophomores who Sowder Sr. said will play key roles this year. Rodgers will play in the backfield, but both are aggressive and have the drive to be great soccer players, according to the elder Sowder.

Rodgers will be one of the sweepers. The other sweeper in Sowder’s 4-4-2 system will be junior Mallory Bell. Bell, Albright, Walters and Waddell are all team captains this year.

Sowder expects the starting goalkeeper to be Colfax-Mingo freshman McKeely Tjaden, but sophomore Kayla Dustin also is battling for playing time.

The Mustangs open the season on April 7 at Des Moines Hoover. That match starts at 7:30 p.m. PCM then travels to Collins-Maxwell/Baxter for a 5:30 p.m. match on April 9.

Boys Soccer The Mustangs got a makeover in the offseason when 15 seniors graduated.

This year’s team fields 28 players, a lot of which are freshmen and sophomores, but coach Darrin Telfer thinks less can be more in the end.

“It is going to be easier to work with 28 players than the normal 45 we usually get out,” Telfer said. “The numbers are down, but we have a solid 28 this year.”

The Mustangs return four players from the 2014 squad which started 0-10 and finished 2-11. But things have gone well in the first two weeks of practice, according to Telfer.

“There has been lots of energy and the kids are getting after it,” Telfer said. “With so few guys back, I told them that all positions are open.”

Headlining the defense will be Kohlhoff, a junior who has the only returning goal from last year.

The team scored just seven goals total a year ago. But Telfer hopes for a boost in that category as some of the focus this preseason has been on basic fundamentals.

The offense will be led by sophomores Zach Read, Chase Keucker and Chase Wilkie, who is injured but should be back in a few weeks.

Nick Lirio, a senior from Lynnville-Sully, also should be important to the offense.

The season gets underway with the home opener against Pella Christian slated for 7 p.m. Thursday. The Mustangs play in the Newton Invitational on Saturday. They play Des Moines Roosevelt at 11:30 a.m.

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cides to guard freshman phenom Jahlil Okafor. He probably doesn’t have someone that can guard Duke’s best big man 1-on-1. And double teaming him will open up shooting lanes for freshman Tyus Jones and senior Quinn Cook.

And then you have freshman Justise Winslow, who has been the Blue Devils’ best player in the last two games.

Pick your poison Izzo. And good luck. You’ll probably need it.

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Jacobsen

Continued from Page 1B A11 season to comply with the rule changes.

The A11 offense is being used by high school, college and NFL teams.

“I sent emails to coaches seeking their input regarding option concepts to utilize in the A11 offense. I was surprised to learn that there was nothing,” Jacobsen said. “I decided to create a unique offense which utilizes all 11 players to their full potential as receivers, blockers and ball carriers.

“It encompasses highspeed shifting, and simple blocking assignments to put the defense into conflict. This offense not only forces them to prepare for option concepts but for the versatility of A11 formations as well.”

Jacobsen said he has always loved watching traditional option football. He is always ready to talk football with anyone.

“I’m drawing up plays on wipe boards and paper all the time. I just finally put it all together,” Jacobsen said. “Getting the playbook published was not the ultimate goal of mine. It was about seeing a project through to the end.”

Jacobsen admitted as a football player his attitude has been “go get it.”

He said it was the same with this project. Once Humphries said no one had ever come up with

a veer offensive package for the A11 offense formations, Jacobsen was on his way.

Jacobsen said he emailed coaches known for running option football in their programs to gather information on the veer. He said he read books and discussed football with Newton head coach Ed Ergen-

bright and assistant coach Andy Swedenhjelm.

“This was the biggest learning experience for me this year. I was learning new things, not just football,” he said. “I learned about marketing, advertising, graphic design, structuring things with PowerPoint and how to do an in-

terview. I learned life skills which will help me down the line.”

Jacobsen is headed to Drake University to major in law, politics and society. He said it is a liberal arts major. Oh, yes, he will be helping with the Drake Bulldogs’ football program.

Jacobsen said he will be filming and doing data

analysis.

Humphries said Jacobsen worked hard to prepare a really exceptional offensive package of the veer option football. He said the veer has always been a tough offense to defend and paired with the unique formations the A11 offense offers, Jacobsen’s scheme is even tougher.

“We heard from a coach from Alabama, who is a longtime veer offensive coach, who said Collin’s playbook was exceptional,” Humphries said. “Defenses have to be assignment sound against the veer and it’s hard to prepare — defensively — for a veer offense. Collin’s scheme gives even traditional veer coaches a new twist.”

Humphries has 20 years of football coaching experience at different levels. He was the varsity assistant coach at Piedmont High School, helping to create the A11 offense. Humphries is out of full-time coaching, but is fully involved with A11 Offense Concepts, helping publish new playbooks such as Jacobsen’s to go with the A11 offense.

Much like an editor for a novel, Humphries helped Jacobsen refine his play diagrams. Jacobsen said Humphries pulled together the playbook into a polished look. He said Humphries does web design and put the playbook

online for free downloads for coaches and fans.

“I worked on each formation. You have to work out each player’s assignment on each play plus any changes which can be made for each play depending on the defense. My offense has an answer to be successful no matter what defense is thrown at it,” Jacobsen said. “Answers are built into the scheme to counter defenses.”

Jacobsen said he has been talking to coaches and teaching them the Veer Concepts plays. He said he has had strong, positive feedback from coaches.

“Also, people hasvecomplimented me on being able to take a project, pull it all together and send it off to be published,” Jacobsen said. “I know now I am able to stick with a task and see it through to a successful conclusion.

There were some bumps along the way, but I pushed through to get the job done.”

Jacobsen got the job done indeed. Humphries said hundreds of coaches have already downloaded Veer Concepts since its introduction on March 9.

Jacobsen’s Veer Concepts playbook can be seen and downloaded at a11offense.com.

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

Women’s NCAA Final Four features four No. 1 seeds The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — Getting to the Final Four never gets old for Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies.

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 27 points to help UConn beat Dayton 91-70 in the Albany Regional final to advance to the national semifinals for an eighth straight season. Now the Huskies stand two wins away from a third straight national championship. They accomplished that same feat from 2002-04.

Unlike the first three games of the tournament when UConn won by an average of nearly 48 points, the Huskies got all they could handle from the seventh-seeded Flyers, who weren’t intimidated by the top seed for the game’s first 20 minutes. Trailing at the half for the first time in two seasons, UConn scored the first nine points of the second half during a 15-3 run to take a 58-47 lead with 13:56 left.

A little more than a minute later, Mosqueda-Lewis hit

her fifth 3-pointer of the game giving her 393 in her career to break the NCAA record for 3s. That made it 62-49. Dayton (28-7) couldn’t get within seven the rest of the way.

UConn will play Maryland in the national semifinals Sunday night.

Maryland 58, Tennessee 48 SPOKANE, Wash. — Maryland is going back to consecutive Final Fours and for the second straight year the Terrapins pushed aside Tennessee to get there.

Lexie Brown scored 13 of her 15 points in the second half, Brionna Jones added 14 points and nine rebounds and top-seeded Maryland advanced to its second straight Final Four with a 58-48 win over Tennessee on Monday in the Spokane Regional final.

Brown hit three 3-pointers in the second half as the Ter-

rapins (34-2) overcame their lowest-scoring first half of the season to knock out Tennessee from the NCAAs for the second straight year.

It’s the fifth Final Four appearance for the Terrapins and third under coach Brenda Frese.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough added 12 points for the Terrapins, who held Tennessee to one field goal over the final 5 minutes. Maryland has won 28 straight games.

Ariel Massengale led Ten-

nessee (30-6) with 16 points, but the Lady Vols missed their chance at reaching the Final Four for the first time since 2008.

Next up for the Terrapins: Connecticut in the national semifinals. The Terrapins lost to Notre Dame in last year’s national semis.

South Carolina 80, Florida State 74 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tiffany Mitchell scored seven of her 21 points in the final two minutes and South Carolina beat Florida State 80-74 on Sunday in the Greensboro Regional final for its first Final Four berth.

South Carolina will face Notre Dame on April 5 in Tampa, Florida.

Alaina Coates finished with 14 points, A’ja Wilson added 10 and Asia Dozier hit

four free throws in the final 20 seconds for the top-seeded Gamecocks (34-2).

Playing from behind for most of the day, they shot 61 percent while rallying to win their seventh straight and keep the best season in school history going.

Leticia Romero scored 13 points for the second-seeded Seminoles (32-5).

Notre Dame 77, Baylor 68 OKLAHOMA CITY — Lindsay Allen scored 23 points to help top-seeded Notre Dame beat Baylor in the regional final for a spot in its fifth consecutive Final Four.

Allen, who scored a career-high 28 points in the regional semifinal victory over Stanford on Friday, followed that by making 10 of 16 shots and adding seven assists.

Michaela Mabrey scored 14 points and Jewell Loyd added 13 points for the Fighting Irish (35-2). They have won 21 straight.

Nina Davis had 26 points and 13 rebounds for second-seeded Baylor (33-4).

Cubs look to make big leap into contention in 2015 season CHICAGO (AP) — Standing in the shade on a beautiful afternoon in Arizona, Jon Lester embraced the question that hovers over the Chicago Cubs these days.

When it comes to all those highly touted prospects, Lester said the time is now.

“When I played in Boston, we didn’t have time to grow up,” the left-hander explained.

“You just had to show up and play, and each year you’re expected to win, so that’s how I feel. Every year they should come in and expect to be not only division winners, but World Series champions. If you don’t have that mindset, then I think you’re playing for the wrong reasons.”

Heady stuff for a franchise known mostly for futility, but the Cubs think it’s a new era after five consecutive losing seasons.

Maddon

Lester

The shift in thinking for president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and the rest of the front office was evident during an aggressive offseason that included the addition of Joe Maddon after the veteran manager opted out of his contract with Tampa Bay, and a $155 million, six-year contract to add Lester.

The hiring of Maddon meant dumping Rick Renteria after just one year, and

Lester’s deal is a significant investment for a pitcher who turned 31 in January. But looking at their good young core and rich minor league system, the Cubs felt it was time to act.

“There’s a lot of talent here. Now it’s about executing,” Lester said. “It’s going out and playing good baseball for six months. It’s hard to do. But that’s why we’re here.

We’re going to figure it out as we go.”

The Cubs, who also acquired center fielder Dexter Fowler and catcher Miguel Montero in trades, should be much improved after their 73-89 finish in 2014. But going from last place to the playoffs could depend more on the development of Chicago’s top prospects than its newest players.

Jorge Soler takes over in right field after making his major league debut in August and drawing raves for his approach at the plate in the season’s final month. Javier Baez, Arismendy Alcantara and Kris Bryant — all 20-something position players with considerable potential — also are key to the Cubs’ chance for a breakthrough.

“You don’t really read enough about their personalities and their makeup. That to me makes them real prospects,” Maddon said. “There’s a lot of guys who throw 95 mph and hit balls out of sight. But with the makeup, personality and character ... that’s what really turns me on to this group.”

Jake Arrieta was a pleasant surprise, finishing with a 10-5 record and a sparkling 2.53 ERA in 25 starts last year.

He struck out 167 in 156 2/3 innings and allowed just five homers.

Arrieta, 29, began last season on the disabled list with right shoulder tightness but looked healthy this spring and could team with Lester to give Chicago a potent top of the rotation.

The Cubs struck out a major league-high 1,477 times last season, and their .300 on-base percentage was 28th among 30 teams. They had six players with at least 100 strikeouts.

The addition of Fowler, who had a .375 on-base percentage last season with Houston, should help the top of the order, and the pressure is on new hitting coach John Mallee to help Baez and the other young hitters make more consistent contact.

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For All Your Insurance Needs

Lonnie M Portner, Agent 123 E. 2nd Street S., Newton, IA 50208 Bus: 641-792-6000 lonnie.portner.p4jn@statefarm.com

118-1/2 N. 2nd Ave. E. Newton, Iowa

641-792-2515

The only locally owned full service gas station in newton.

Car Starting & Flat Tire Rescue 321 1st Ave. E. Newton 641-792-8080

Heritage Manor 1743 S. 8th ave. e., newton

641-792-5680

Lee & Jennifer Barnett 801 Hwy. 14 S., Newton 641-791-9093

Design/Installation Water Features Outdoor Lighting Patios/Sidewalks Fences • Retaining Walls We are pleased to have Darin join our team!

212 First St. N., Newton 641-792-3111 Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 6 pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm Locally owned & operated by Larry & Dianna Ambroson, RPh

Rick’s Amoco

Plumbing Heating Cooling

900 W 3rd St S Newton, IA 792-1241

www.newtoniowa florist.com

We take time to get to know you and your medication

Private Skilled Suites complete with hotel style amenities!

Now Offering Mowing Services James Moon, Owner

Quality glass for all your needs.

Proudly serving Newton and all Central Iowa since 1948

641-792-1641

Visit Our Display At Your convenience Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5:00 Saturday 9:30-12:00

ch MarMAYHEM Clemon-Maki Insurance

Call to schedule a tour of our beautiful facility.

“Where Choice and Experience Counts”

641-791-9062

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Bev Rossow Agency, Inc. 2617 1st Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208-2700 (641) 792-8438 www.brossow.com

219 1st Ave. E. Newton www.hamiltonglass.com

MArcH MAYHeM Business & TeAM MATcHuPs

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Business ...................................................Team Dodd’s Trash Hauling & Recycling.................................. Georgetown Dodd’s Trash Hauling & Recycling............................................... LSU Don’s Town & Country .........................Kentucky Don’s Town & Country ................... N. Dakota St Fareway ....................................... BYU/Ole Miss Fareway ............................................... UC Irvine First Newton National Bank........................ Iowa First Newton National Bank................. NC State Fore Seasons Golf ...............................Davidson Fore Seasons Golf .................................. Kansas Fresh Start E-Cigs & Vapors................... Oregon Fresh Start E-Cigs & Vapors............... St. John’s Garden Gate ......................Manhattan/Hampton Garden Gate ..................................San Diego St Great Western Bank ..........................Georgia St Great Western Bank ............................... Indiana

Walleye is Back!

Large & Small Banquet Rooms Available For: • Graduations • Weddings • Birthdays • Family Reunions • Anniversaries • Business Meetings

641-791-9195

Your health & fitness goals are our first priority. Let us help chart your progress to a better YOU!

1701 S. Eighth Ave E. Newton 641-792-4006 www.newtonymca.org

We make in home service calls on most appliances!

1324 1st Ave E., Newton

Thru March 31st

$8,000 off

2015 Buick Enclave MSRP: $48,640

1910 1st Ave. E., Newton 641-792-6412 1-800-568-2341 www.lauterbachcars.com

6232 HWY S74 South, Newton (4 miles South on Reasnor Road) 641-792-1246

Dodd’s Trash Hauling & Recycling

641-275-9035

Sweet 16 Deals!

641-787-9900

No limit on the # of or color of recycling bins you can put on the curb. Using recycling more is a good thing!

Mon-Thurs • 9 am - 10 pm Fri-Sat • 9 am - 11 pm Sunday • 9 am - 8 pm

Our

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225 1st Ave. W., Newton

Convenient drive-thru service

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Stop by and see the NEW Slate Color

DON’S

TOWN & COUNTRY 1000 1st Ave. E.,Newton • 641-792-8811

Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm • Saturday 9:00am to 11:00am

Spring Fling Open House

Where every movie brings out Joy!

Your Independent Consultant

Order Online: www.tastefullysimple.com/ web/hmccann1 Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HeathersTS Email:hmccann@windstream.net

Cut Loose Hairstyling for: Men, Women, and Children

A Ministry of Elim Care, Inc.

110 North 5th Avenue West Newton, Iowa 50208

Heather McCann,

Family Hairstyling Ltd.

Thursday, March 26th!

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Prizes, Food and Tours.

641-792-0115

Make Life Delicious with Tastefully Simple foods and gifts!

116 1st St. N., Newton www.capitol2.com • 641-792-3549

Tues-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-3, Closed Mon & Sun Other times by appt. Walk-Ins Welcome 641-792-0923 901 1st Ave. W., Newton

Get Your Outdoor Power Equipment Ready!

We’ll pick it up broken and return it fixed.

511 First Avenue E.,

M-F 9-5; Sat. 9-Noon

Mowers and Accessories 1004 E 8th St N. 521-4715

Meat & Cheese, Fruit & Veggie Trays!

120 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton Meat: 792-3325 Grocery: 792-7950

Newton, IA

641-792-9832

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GreatWesternBank.com

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Is your Golf Swing Rusty?

Book Trader Tan America

Practice in one of our 5 heated bays or our golf simulator!

68 courses to choose from!

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

We’ll Get You In, Rehabbed, and Home Again!

Walk-ins Welcome

Thousands of Used Books, CD’s & DVD’s!

641-792-7440

200 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton

641-791-4024 Mon.-Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-4 118 N. 2nd Ave. E. Newton (1 block East of Square)

We service all makes & models of air conditioners!

900 W 3rd St S Newton, IA 792-1241

Call Today!

641-792-2387 www.brookermech.com

Rick’s Amoco

Where every movie brings out Joy!

Award Winning Pork Tenderloin!

Offering 5¢ OFF per gallon with a BP driver reward card.

114 Brick St., Bondurant 515-967-2220

321 1st Ave. E. Newton 641-792-8080

116 1st St. N., Newton www.capitol2.com • 641-792-3549

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Clemon-Maki Welcomes

Darin Eide

Meat & Cheese, Fruit & Veggie Trays!

We are pleased to have Darin join our team!

Clemon-Maki

120 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton Meat: 792-3325 Grocery: 792-7950

641-792-0115

641-792-8650

110 North 5th Avenue West Newton, Iowa 50208

Insurance

“Where Choice and Experience Counts”

For All Your Insurance Needs

We’ll pick it up broken and return it fixed.

(641) 791-5000 Toll-Free 1-888-877-2412

M-F 9-5; Sat. 9-Noon

641-792-9832

Find more great locations at Mowers and Accessories

Now Offering Mowing Services James Moon, Owner

123 E. 2nd Street S., Newton, IA 50208 Bus: 641-792-6000 lonnie.portner.p4jn@statefarm.com

Cut Loose

212 First St. N., Newton 641-792-3111 Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 6 pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm Locally owned & operated by Larry & Dianna Ambroson, RPh

641-791-9062

Independent Living • Assisted Living Healthcare and Rehabilitation Memory Support Adult Day Home Health

Lonnie M Portner, Agent

1004 E 8th St N. 521-4715

We take time to get to know you and your medication

Design/Installation Water Features Outdoor Lighting Patios/Sidewalks Fences • Retaining Walls

www.WesleyLife.org 500 First Street North Newton, IA

Newton, IA

Lee & Jennifer Barnett 801 Hwy. 14 S., Newton 641-791-9093

641-792-1060

A Ministry of Elim Care, Inc.

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-4:30

Get Your Outdoor Power Equipment Ready!

GreatWesternBank.com

641-792-1641

1337 1st Ave. E., Newton

Bev Rossow Agency, Inc.

928 N. 19th Ave. E.

641-792-7894 220 1st Ave. E., Newton

Proudly serving Newton and all Central Iowa since 1948

no coupon needed

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Quality glass for all your needs.

Thursday, March 26th!

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Prizes, Food and Tours.

OR DOUBLE YOUR REWARD TO

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Spring Fling Open House

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OFFER VALID MARCH 15 - APRIL 30, 2015

Hand Tossed Pizza

2617 1st Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208-2700 (641) 792-8438 www.brossow.com

Spring has arrived & we’ve got all the tools to get the project done!

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The ONLY locally owned FULL SERVICE gas station in Newton.

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1701 S. Eighth Ave E. Newton 641-792-4006 www.newtonymca.org

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200 N. 8th Avenue E. • Newton, IA

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1217 E. 8th St. N., Newton www.gardengate-ltd.com e: james@gardengate-ltd.com

Fresh Start

E-Cigs & Vapors

Family Hairstyling Ltd.

Visit Our Display At Your convenience Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5:00 Saturday 9:30-12:00

Come see us for all of your spring planting and floral needs!

Spring into Summer – Beat the rush & schedule an AC checkup today!

6232 HWY S74 South, Newton (4 miles South on Reasnor Road) 641-792-1246

Hours: Mon-Thurs • 6am-9pm Fri & Sat • 6am-10pm Sun • 9am-6pm

Your health & fitness goals are our first priority. Let us help chart your progress to a better YOU!

Hairstyling for: Men, Women, and Children Tues-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-3, Closed Mon & Sun Other times by appt. Walk-Ins Welcome 641-792-0923 901 1st Ave. W., Newton

FOR ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS

Vaping isn’t just a safer alternative to smoking. It’s a lifestyle!

Shaped By Our Past, Focused On Your Future. www.firstnnb.com 100 North 2nd Ave W Newton

• We sell only elite vapors & juice lines • Custom mixing to suit your tastes • Locally owned and operated • E-Cigs and Premium Mods 116 First Ave E., Newton 641-791-2362

2015 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET Round 2

March 19-20 1 Kentucky 16 MANH/HAMP 8 Cincinnati

Mar 19, 6:10 PM

9 Purdue

5 W. Virginia

Mar 20, 1:10 PM

12 Buffalo

4 Maryland

Mar 20, 3:40 PM

13 Valparaiso 6 Butler

Mar 19, 1:45 PM

11 Texas

3 Notre Dame

Mar 19, 11:15 AM

14 Northeastern 7 Wichita St.

Mar 20, 1:45 PM

10 Indiana

2 Kansas

Mar 20, 11:15 AM

15 New Mex. St. 1 Wisconsin

Mar 20, 8:20 PM

16 Coast. Car. 8 Oregon

Mar 20, 5:50 PM

9 Oklahoma St. 5 Arkansas

Mar 19, 8:50 PM

12 Wofford

4 N. Carolina

Mar 19, 6:20 PM

13 Harvard 6 Xavier

11 MISS/BYU 3 Baylor

Mar 19, 12:40 PM

14 Georgia St. 7 VCU

Mar 19, 3:40 PM

10 Ohio St. 2 Arizona

Mar 19, 1:10 PM

15 Texas So.

Round 3

March 21-22

Sweet 16

March 26-27

Elite Eight

Final Four

March 28-29

Final Four

April 4

Elite Eight

April 4

March 28-29

Sweet 16

March 26-27

Round 3

March 21-22

Villanova

Kentucky NC State

Kentucky Cincinnati

NC State

All Times Central US

Kentucky

Louisville

All Times Eastern US

W. Virginia

N. Iowa W. Virginia

Maryland

East

Midwest Kentucky

Louisville Louisville

Michigan St. Dayton

Butler Notre Dame

Oklahoma

Notre Dame

Oklahoma

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Notre Dame

Michigan St.

INDIANAPOLIS APRIL 6 CBS

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Michigan St. Michigan St.

Kansas

Virginia

Wisconsin

Duke Duke

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Duke Utah

Arkansas N. Carolina N. Carolina

West

South Wisconsin

Utah Georgetown

Duke UCLA

Xavier Xavier

UCLA ROUND 1 - DAYTON

Georgia St. Arizona

MW

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UAB

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16 Manhattan

11 Ole Miss

16 Hampton

11 BYU

16 No. Florida

11 Boise St.

16 Robert Morris

11 Dayton

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Round 2

March 20-21 1 Villanova

Mar 19, 5:50 PM

16 Lafayette 8 NC State 9 LSU

Mar 19, 8:20 PM

5 N. Iowa

Mar 20, 12:40 PM

12 Wyoming 4 Louisville

Mar 20, 3:10 PM

13 UC Irvine

6 Providence 11 BOISE/DAY 3 Oklahoma

Mar 20, 6:27 PM

14 Albany

7 Michigan St.

Mar 20, 11:40 AM

10 Georgia 2 Virginia

Mar 20, 2:10 PM

15 Belmont 1 Duke

16 UNF/RMOR 8 San Diego St

Mar 20, 8:40 PM

9 St. John's 5 Utah

Mar 19, 6:27 PM

12 SF Austin

4 Georgetown

Mar 19, 8:57 PM

13 E. Wash.

6 SMU 11 UCLA

Mar 19, 2:10 PM

3 Iowa St. 14 UAB 7 Iowa

Mar 19, 11:40 AM

Mar 20, 6:20 PM

10 Davidson 2 Gonzaga

Mar 20, 8:50 PM

15 No. Dak. St.

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CLEANING

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

ULTIMATE CLEANING

BY DARLENE

Southwest

GARAGE SALE Thurs, April 2nd 5 to 7pm Fri, April 3rd 8am to 2pm 3185 Harbor Ave., Newton Lots & Lots of Stuff! Including: housewares, lawn & garden, toys, tools, riding mower, snow blower, collectibles.

1/2 price after noon on Friday! (some exclusions) Reasonable offers considered.

LOST & FOUND

JEWELRY

PAINTING

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

Residential & Commercial.

We also clean empty apartments and windows

641-275-3557 or 847-323-6905

SATELLITE

CONTRACTORS

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

OLD MILITARY items: German, Japanese, and American, and old Advertising signs.

641-4856591.

WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-5263050 or 641-521-1448.

LAWN CARE

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 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

MEDICAL

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

A1 Fiberglass is now seeking applicants to fill the following positions: - Class A CDL Drivers - General Production A1 Fiberglass offers competitive wages, benefits, and bonus opportunites.

Applications are being accepted in person at: 530 North Front St. Montezuma, IA 50171 or email to: mmcgowan@a1fiberglass.com

EMPLOYMENT

Grinnell College is currently seeking a motivated and well-organized individual to be part of our Human Resources team.

Responsibilities: The Technical Assistant II coordinates the work related to compliance programs in the office of human resources, specifically the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker’s Compensation, and COBRA. With oversight from the Director of Compensation and the Associate Director of HR, he/she/zi processes paperwork and makes routine decisions following policy and procedures. He/she/zi facilitates communication with and between employees, supervisors, insurance representatives, case managers, and adjusters. The Technical Assistant II also performs a wide range of technical duties involving HR, payroll, and campus systems, the internet and intranet. He/she/zi handles confidential and legal information with a high degree of tact, diplomacy and judgment. He/she/zi supports various annual processes, events and ad-hoc projects within the office as time allows.

Qualifications: High School degree and five or more years of experience in a service-oriented, confidential, computerized environment is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school is preferred A.A.S. in Legal Assistant or similar degree is helpful. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Visio) is required. Must have excellent customer service, communication, organization, time management, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to work with distractions and interruptions, multi-task and stay on task is necessary. Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team. Past experience in learning and mastering new computer systems is desired. Previous work experience in a highly confidential environment is desired. Previous work experience with FMLA, Worker’s Compensation and COBRA is desired.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide email addresses for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the Office of Human Resources (hr@grinnell.edu) or 641-269-4818. Additional information can be found at the college’s web site <www.grinnell.edu>.

WANTED: RIDING lawn mowers, push lawn mowers & snowblowers or anything with a motor. 641275-5475.

WANTED: SMALL table top electric grill. 641-7927969.

WILL HAUL away running or non-running riding mowers, push mowers, snow blowers and garden tillers, and garden tractors. Call 792-2416 MISCELLANEOUS

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for a month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser and online! $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.

Technical Assistant II Human Resources

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

REST AREA ATTENDANT Stress Free!

-Hiring FT/PT-All ages apply(515)635-1882

LOOKING FOR a donated or low cost pick-up in good running order, for a person on a limited income.

Need for transportation to work, please call 641-7926593 for details.

LITTLE WHITE Kitty w/ black and gray spots.

Prominent marking on the nose. Answers to Doobie.

Lost in the Vicinity of 525 N 9th Ave E. Call 641-8313009 or 792-3811

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

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

ELECTRONICS

BICYCLE

RENTALS

EMPLOYMENT

• 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 BEDROOM, ground floor apartment. Stove, refrigerator. Easy access with garage option. $350/month. References.

792-4388 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

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

Oe

CABINETMAKER WOODSTYLES LLC is growing and is looking for an experienced cabinetmaker/woodworker.

Part or Full-time accepted. Pay based on experience. Send inquires to: jeff@woodstlesllc.com FULL-TIME DRIVER for grain. Home nights.

Competitive salary. Class A CDL required.

515-238-2220

Low Monthly Rate Advertised for One Month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online!! $60 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

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

TWO BEDROOM House.

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

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

Make Some Extra Cash!

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

Check the Lost and Found in the Classified Pages!

Call Today!! 641-792-5320

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

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

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

BUD LIGHT neon light with 3 adjustments for brightness, brand new! $140. or OBO. (In Newton) 712215-0494.

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.

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.

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

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. 7 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 th

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 FOR SALE

10 SPEED Huffy bike, good tires, excellent condition $30. If no answer leave message 641-7921815.

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

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

JOHN GRISHAM books, have hard covers. 7926359.

KENMORE SEWING machine in cabinet. $25. 7926359.

LCD TV $100. 641-7919241 or 641-831-0011.

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.

TOSHIBA HIGH definition, 57 inch television. Works great. Only $125.00. 641521-4074 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

AUTOMOTIVE

Newton Village is currently hiring CNA and Care Attendants to fill both part-time and full time shifts.

AUTOMOTIVE

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 1996 PONTIAC Grand Am SE 4cyl, 2 door,FM/AM Cassette radio, 4 new tires, red in color, good condition. $1500. OBO. 641-787-1051.

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

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

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

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

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

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Would you like to join a successful, unique, progressive, world-class company? JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell is now accepting applications for 3rd shift maintenance & production positions.

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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 REAL ESTATE

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New Employee Orientation and Training Competitive Wages 401(K) Retirement Plan Service Bonus Vacation Pay 9 Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Safe & Clean Environment Stable Employment Pre-Employment Drug Test is Required

If you are interested in joining JELD-WEN Door Systems Grinnell apply in person between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, South side of street.

JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer EMPLOYMENT

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

EMPLOYMENT

The Newton YMCA is looking for an Aquatics Coordinator/Director We offer an exciting opportunity for an energetic, creative, motivated team player to lead our aquatics programming.

The successful candidate will develop, organize and implement high quality member focused aquatic programs, monitor daily pool operations including recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling staff and volunteers. Must have good communication and organizational skills. Salary commensurate with experience and certifications.

Please send resume to: Tom Vanderlaan, Newton YMCA, 1701 S Eighth Ave East, Newton IA 50208 by April 8, 2015.

Jasper County Assistant Attorney Jasper County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant County Attorney. Salary based on experience plus benefits.

Job description and applications are available at the County’s Human Resources office at 115 N 2nd Ave E, in Newton or at www.co.jasper.ia.us Application deadline April 3, 2015 EOE

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 911 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell Iowa 50112 EOE

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Route Driver

Industrial Maintenance Worker

We are looking for an individual to join our elite team at Darling Ingredients as a full time "Industrial Maintenance Worker". Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment. Perform preventive maintenance procedures on factory mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis. Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on equipment maintenance Requirements: Must possess a Class B CDL license and procedures and maintains records of scheduled be able to pass a DOT physical and a drug screening. maintenance procedures. Previous general mechanical Please come to 601 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA to experience required to include welding knowledge.

PROOF O.K. BY: _____________________________ O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY:_ submit application and resume.

Location: Des Moines, IA Iowa

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.

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Today through May 12, Mars will spend aggressive energy in Taurus helping us earn to meet financial goals, obtain quality resources and gain a comfortable advantage wherever possible. In this part of the sky, Mars is tenacious -- and also stubborn. Interests can become obsessions if one isn’t careful, so place attention accordingly.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 31). This is your year to lighten up, have more fun and stop taking things more seriously than you need to.

April shows you even more flexible, curious and outgoing than usual. New friends in May lead to a lucrative

career direction. You’ll make a presentation in June. Coordinate an event with many moving parts in July. Gemini and Cancer people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 44, 16 and 50.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Another reason not to judge people is that they only show you what they want you to see. You’re so perceptive that you usually see much more than they would like, yet less than everything.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

There is no reason to pretend to have more than you really do. You’re in a competitive position just as you are.

You are wise to accept your limitations, and you may even highlight them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

That challenging situation you face has a different solution from the perspective of kindness than it does from the perspective of loyalty or aspiration. Prioritizing your values will help you find the most fitting solution.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

The deliciousness of delight comes to you when something good happens this afternoon.

What’s even more delightful is how you’ll share with a fellow water sign (Scorpio or Pisces).

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll play many roles. You know better than to waste all of your

energy trying to make the small roles bigger than they should be. You may have a small part in one scene, but you’re the top-billed star in another.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Quick fixes aren’t so quick if they cause you to be indebted to someone in the far-off future. You prefer to handle issues in real time and do it by yourself if you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You’ll be playing a strategic game and much will boil down to your level of confidence. Your position is only as good or as bad as you think it is. The same is true of their position.

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601 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-265-0381 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Give yourself the breaks you need when you need them.

The treadmill of daily life is like an actual treadmill in that when you jump off, your body needs time to adjust to the unmoving floor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have an affinity for the outsiders of the world. You recognize genius, admire free thinkers and revel in creative expression. With practice, you will embody that which you appreciate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). You are not only loyal to the group you were raised with; you are also loyal to the larger community.

Those two loyalties may clash now. Let love guide you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

The afternoon features new input. You’ll likely have an immediate and visceral reaction to the events, and you’ll probably be right in your assessment. Still, it will help you to listen to other opinions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have the courage to bear what looks to be a heavy responsibility, and that bravery inspires you to volunteer before the others. You’ll learn that it’s not as hefty as first appearances suggested.

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