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Anthony Reyes/Daily News Despite the cold weather, 188 runners take off from the starting line Saturday for the second annual Jersey Freeze Frosty Nose, Cold Toes 5K in Monroe. The event benefitted the Monroe Old Settlers celebration.

Runners brave snow, cold temps for Frosty Nose, Cold Toes 5K

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News MONROE — With a light blanket of snow and a 21-degree temperature, the second annual Jersey Freeze Frosty Nose, Cold Toes 5K truly lived up to its name.

Despite the cold weather, 188 participants gathered at Monroe’s city square Saturday and braved through icy conditions so they could enjoy the prize at the end of the race — a scoop of Jersey Freeze’s homemade ice cream.

“My favorite part of the run is the ice cream. I like chocolate,” 5-year-old participant, Ellsey Ainsworth said. “No, (I’m not cold).

Yes, (I am going to win the race).”

Anthony Reyes/Daily News Event organizers, including Andrea Steenhoek cheer on runners as they cross the finish line Saturday during the second annual Jersey Freeze Frosty Nose, Cold Toes 5K in Monroe. All the participants received a participation award following the race.

Although the second-year participant did not finish first in the race, she was happy she was able

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MINGO — A young boy who was critically injured in a two-car collision on U.S. Highway 65 near Iowa Highway 117 has died, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

Officials say 12-year-old Derek Cisneros succumbed to his injuries Tuesday at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after a northbound 2015 Chevy Silverado failed to yield to a southbound 2000 Mercury Cougar on Highway 65 March 5. First responders at the scene said the Mercury struck the passenger side of the truck.

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Calling all artists — Newton Main Street is looking for you. The organization is looking for 10 to 11 pieces of art to compliment a new alleyway project located behind Konek PC and Caldwell Law offices to South Second Avenue.

“We are hoping to have an area for benches, plants and possibly tables for people to sit and eat,” Newton Main Street Executive Director Graham Sullivan said. “The Sullivan art will cover the old window wells, now bricked up, on the building that sits to the east of the alleyway.”

The building the art will be hung on is currently owned by Jasper County and was once the city’s fire station. It will be up year round and maintained by Newton Main Street.

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Submitted Photo Derek Cisneros, 12, succumbed to his injuries Tuesday after he was involved in a two-vehicle collision March 5. According to the family’s GoFundMe page, this photo was taken the day of the accident.

Jasper County will be recognized as a Home Base Iowa community this week. Gov. Terry Branstad is scheduled to make the announcement during a visit to Newton on Friday morning.

Branstad signed Home Base Iowa into law in 2014.

The program aims to bring military veterans to the state by helping them find jobs and providing other benefits such as home ownership assistance and tax exemptions.

Branstad To become a member community, a city or county must have 10 percent of its businesses with potential to hire sign on to the program and the local government must provide its own incentives for veterans. Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Kurt Jackson said Jasper County has been working toward Home Base Iowa status since his predecessor was in charge.

Previous director Chris Chartier got the ball rolling, but Jackson finished the process by connecting with local businesses, he said.

Home Base Iowa is a commitment by the state and membership communities to assist our veterans transition from military life to civilian life and help them become the next generation of community leaders, Jackson said.

“There are members of Iowa Workforce Development that will assist them in finding jobs with the skill sets they learned during their time in the armed forces,” Jackson said.

“Basically, we are making a statement to our members of the military — we are aware of you, and we want you to think of us as your next home,” Jackson said. “Take our hand and let us help.”

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Submitted Photo The annual Newton Job/Career Fair will return this month on March 29 at the DMACC Campus. More than 30 businesses will be attending the job fair this year.

Annual job fair returns to Newton Prospective employees looking for a new gig and employers looking for additional team members, will gather at the annual Newton Job/Career Fair this month.

For seven years, the Newton Development Corporation, Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Goodwill Career Connection Center have collaborated to coordinate the event.

This year, the job fair is slated for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 29 at the Newton DMACC Campus in the Conference Center.

Tanya Michener, of the Newton Development Corporation, said every year the event has successfully matched up employers with people in need of a job.

Michener said the event typically sees

around 200 attendees.

Michener said there are 34 businesses signed up to attend the job fair. The employers are located in Jasper County as well as in surrounding counties.

“We want to stress that it’s really a time for employees to market themselves,” Michener said. “Dress your best, dress for the industry you are interested in and have questions prepared.”

Michener said the event was sponsored by the four organizations and they each played a vital role.

“NDC kind of developed the event, Goodwill has prepared the participants and helped with their resumes, DMACC provided the space and marketing, ISU provided marketing,” Michener said. “We each have a stake in economic development.”

The career fair will offer opportunities for employees of all ages and skill levels.

“I think there are a lot of good jobs in Jasper County and surrounding areas and it’d be easy to commute,” Michener said.

“There are employers with one or two positions open and it will provide a place for the employee to grow and advance.”

Some employers attending include, Trinity, TPI, Skiff Medical Center, Progress Industries, Graphic Packaging, Farm Bureau and Direct Tech.

Michener said attendees can expect to be directed on where to go and how the process works when they arrive.

“They can look at a list of companies and their descripitons when they walk into the reception area,” Michener said.

Michener said businesses can still sign up for a spot by contacting her at 641787-8210.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6513 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

US added 235K jobs in February, making Fed rate hike likely WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and raised pay at a healthy pace, making it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates next week.

Friday’s jobs report from the government made clear that the economy remains on solid footing nearly eight years after the Great Recession ended.

The unemployment rate dipped to a low 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent, the Labor Department said. More people began looking for jobs in February, a sign of confidence that raised the proportion of Americans working or seeking work to the highest level in nearly a year.

The gains in hiring and pay, along with higher consumer and business confidence since the November election, could lift spending and investment in coming months and accelerate economic growth. Americans are buying homes at a solid pace, and manufacturing is rebounding, in part because of improving economies overseas.

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tially by sending stock prices up sharply Friday. By late morning, though, stock indexes were up only slightly.

The February jobs data likely provides the final piece of evidence the Fed needs to feel confident enough to raise rates next week for the third time in 15 months. The Fed’s inclination to tighten borrowing rates reflects how far the economy has come since the central bank cut its benchmark short-term rate to zero in 2008 and kept it there for seven years to support a fragile economy.

In December, Fed policymakers forecast that they would raise rates a total of three times this year, which would lead eventually to higher loan rates for homes and cars as the economy further solidifies its gains. Friday’s figures make additional rate hikes this year more likely, economists said.

“Job growth continues to offer a positive reflection on underlying economic conditions,” said Russell Price, an economist at Ameriprise Financial. “There are few factors more important to consumers than jobs. Overall, consumers are in great shape

to support an accelerated pace of economic growth.”

Average hourly pay rose 2.8 percent year over year in February, a decent gain though slightly below historical averages. In a healthy economy, wages typically rise at a roughly 3.5 percent annual pace.

Last month’s hiring was boosted by 58,000 additional construction jobs, the most in nearly a decade. That figure was likely enhanced by unseasonably warm weather in much of the nation.

Friday’s report was the first to cover a full month under President Donald Trump. During the presidential campaign, Trump had cast doubt on the validity of the government’s jobs data, calling the unemployment rate a “hoax.” But just minutes after Friday’s report was released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, Trump retweeted a news report touting the job growth.

An array of evidence suggests that the U.S. job market is fundamentally healthy or nearly so. Hiring over the past two months has averaged 237,000, up from last year’s monthly average of 187,000.

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Tech stocks lead US indexes up after February jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are moving higher Friday morning after a strong February jobs report. Technology companies are rising more than the rest of the market, but renewed losses for energy companies are limiting the gains overall. Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates next week following the strong employment report.

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The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Union, which represents union workers at The Vernon Company, recently ratified a one-year contract agreement recently with the Company that included work rules, wages and benefits for union members.

Of the agreement, Tony Oberman, Vice President Graphics Operations, said, “I want to thank both the Company and the Union committees for their hard work putting together this agreement. We appreciate the time and hard work these situations can take.” He continued, “At Vernon, we have a long history of working together to find solutions and help keeping our costs in line with the market and I believe that this agreement helps ensure a strong working relationship for the future.”

The previous contract was set to expire Feb. 28. The new contract will be in effect until 2018.

The Vernon Company, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1902, manufactures and markets promotional products designed to help other businesses increase sales and improve profits. The company has more than 30,000 customers, served by 275 account executives throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and 210 administrative and production employees in its Newton, Iowa, headquarters and two sign graphics manufacturing subsidiaries based in Missouri and New Jersey.

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good to get out and do what I love to do.”

Hlad said he enjoys taking part in this event because he can support the community by doing the activity he loves most.

“I love the community atmosphere. Runners, we all love doing this. Just being able to get together and do what we love to do is really rewarding,” he said. “We put in a lot of work and effort to ready for these races. It is good to see everybody turnout and do their best.”

Pella resident, Tracy Daugherty finished first for the women and fifth overall, with a time of 21:45. Second place overall was 14-year-old Beau Webb of Prairie City, who finished first in his age category with a time of 19:26. Matt Timmins of Newton and Taylor Murray of Clinton finished third and fourth overall, respectively.

“Last year, we had a 55-degree day and it was perfect for (the run). As a runner myself,

Continued from Page 1A “We don’t call it ‘Frosty Nose, Cold Toes’ for nothing.

A lot of people come out of the woodwork for ice cream and Bloody Marys,” organizer Andrea Steenhoek said. “We come from a very supportive community. The turnout, with the weather, has been great.”

This year, 27-year-old Monroe resident, Thomas Hlad came in first overall with a time of 17:44. Hlad, who finished the run 1:42 minutes ahead of the next participant, also took first overall in last year’s race.

“It wasn’t too bad. It was kind of cold, but overall worked pretty well. Last year, I ran about 19:30. I was hoping to shoot for something a little faster this year,” he said.

“I hope I can do it again next year. Hopefully, I will be able to three-peat. I enjoy going out and being able to run, so it is

I would rather in (Saturday’s) condition than something warming,” Steenhoek said. “It is just more adrenaline, I think.

I’m not a fair-weather runner. I like the cold weather. It is more of a motivation push.”

Before the race, several of the runners said the freezing temperatures would push them to finish the race as fast as they could.

“I am looking forward to being done,” first-year participant Jennafer Uitermarkt said before the race. “I might even run extra fast so I can get it done sooner.”

Some runners even took extra precautions to prepare themselves for the cold.

“It’s Iowa,” 13-year-old participant, Shy-Ann Miles said.

“We make sure we have extra layers, like windproof fabric under our clothes, so we can keep our bodies warm, and our muscles don’t get cold and we don’t pull anything.”

Shy-Ann took part in the fun run with her mother, Jen-

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occupants of the Mercury Cougar, Marshalltown residents, 50-year-old Victor Cisneros-Bravo, 48-year-old Blanca Gudino-Marin and 12-year-old Derek Cisneros, were transported to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in critical condition.

The driver of Chevy Silverado, who was later identified as 65-year-old Douglas Anderson of Eldridge, was not transported for injuries.

According to the family’s GoFundMe page, Derek Cisneros was on life support and declared brain dead following the crash.

“Derek was taken off life support after the doctors took his organs. He was able to save many lives,” Angel Aviles said in a post on the family’s GoFundMe page. “We are blessed to know that his heart is going to save a 13-year-old little boy just like him. He will forever be remembered in our hearts.”

Funeral arrangements are currently being made. Residents can support the family by donating to their GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/cisneros-family.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Department, Mingo Fire Department and Baxter Fire Department assisted in the incident.

Officials said the 12-year-old was the only occupant who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.

Speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

No citations were issued at the scene.

The incident is still under investigation.

distance, utilize a color scheme popular in the mid20th century by using three or more of the colors orange, yellow, avocado green, gold, turquoise or brown and picture an aspect of Newton or Jasper County that is enjoyable. The art should measures 23.5 by 12 inches or 19 by 12 inches.

“Newton’s downtown Main Street historic district is considered a mid-Century modern aesthetic — the first such designation in Iowa for a district made up predominantly of this type of architecture,” Sullivan said.

“Newton, always progressive, embraced the new style of architecture that made its way across the Atlantic from Europe a few years before World War II.” The Mid-Century Modern architectural “style” featured simplified lines with little ornamentation as well as flat planes, large windows and often a use of modern materials, such as the beige tile on P.J.’s Deli or technologies, such as the cantilevered roof of the Maytag Headquarters entrance that was shortened due to structural challenges.

It is less a uniform style Sullivan said and more a guiding spirit to enhance the lives of people living within the walls of the Mid-Century Modern buildings by making their lives more convenient, comfortable and open to allow viewing of the natural surroundings outside their walls.

Since it will be displayed year round, it will be digitally enlarged and mounted onto a weather proof, durable sur-

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The event benefited the Monroe Old Settlers for its annual Old Settlers Celebration activities. CD Body Shop, Midland Manufacturing Co., Barber Lumber, Vander Broek Farms, Leighton State Bank, Salon Essence and Van Ryswyk Plumbing & Heating were among the seven sponsors of the event.

Last year’s fun run/ walk had 245 registrants.

“Despite the snow (Saturday) morning, I would say turnout is fairly good. I woke up (Saturday) morning and I thought to myself, nobody is going to show up,” Steenhoek said. “I just want to thank all the surrounding communities that come together and help us out.”

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nifer and 11-year-old sister, Bridgette. The family said this event gave them an opportunity to bond together and enjoy some ice cream after they finish the chilly 5K. “It is something fun to do as a family. We did it last year, so we wanted to do it again this year,” Jennifer Miles said.

“There is ice cream at the end of the race, so.”

Patty Duinink of Monroe, 72, was the oldest participant in the race, while 3-year-old Cooper Shelton of Otley was the youngest.

Also, one animal, a dog named Humphery, walked away with a participation medal, as the pup finished the 5K with participants Jennafer and Jami Uitermarkt.

“We are a close-knit town.

We all support one another and the activities that we do,” Jersey Freeze employee and Jennafer’s niece, Gracie Uitermarkt said. “It is important for us to continue this and have some town pride.”

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n Friday afternoon I sent a text to my best friend who just returned from a weeklong trip. I had made tentative plans to go see her upon her return but decided to stay home.

“I’m running a 5K in the morning,” I texted. “So I want to be well rested.”

“What in the actual hell?” she replied.

“Things I never thought I’d hear you say.”

It’s true. I’m not a runner, and I barely like working out. It’s mostly just something I utilize for stress release.

And then there was ice cream.

Last year, I attended Monroe’s Frosty Nose, Cold Toes event with my husband and son. We wanted to support our friend Lynn Donahue, owner of Jersey Freeze, which sponsors the walk/run to raise funds for the Old Settlers celebration. Counting on a serving of Jersey

Freeze ice cream following the event also help solidify my support.

It was beautiful last year — warm temperatures, little breeze. The longsleeved T-shirts provided to participants were enough to keep you warm.

We walked the route and enjoyed the ice cream afterward.

This year, I made plans to attend with one of my runner friends because I know he enjoys that kind of thing. It was dumb on my part — the previous week he had posted on social media about what a great day he’d had running 10 miles. Ten. Yeah ...

Regardless, I wanted to participate again, and I wanted to run it this time.

But then on Saturday, I woke up to about a half an inch of snow and frigid conditions. An app on my phone said it

felt like 7 degrees out. Seven. Yeah ...

So this year frosty nose, cold toes would ring true. So be it — I dressed in layers, picked up the running man and headed over to Monroe. When we arrived the music was pumping, the Jersey Freeze van was parked out front of CJ’s Bar & Grill and everyone was in good spirits.

As we registered, I noticed some new additions, namely a Bloody Mary bar. I was tempted to toss my running shoes aside and hang out with some Monroe friends instead of cruising through the 3.1-mile run. But, I had committed and I figured we could enjoy an adult beverage afterward.

As we lined up for the race my friend began sizing up the competition and taking a place at the front of the pack.

I should have known then it just wasn’t going to work out. I kept saying things like “slow and steady,” and he was talking about personal records.

After the first mile, as it became increasingly clear I was holding him back,

I told him to just go on without me. And did he ever. I lost sight of him shortly afterward and settled into my slow pace.

My goal soon became to beat the pair of middle school girls and an older gentleman who were keeping a similar stride.

The weather wasn’t as much of a burden as I thought it would be, and I like the route that takes you around the community of Monroe to places you typically don’t see when you’re driving through.

As I neared the finish line, my friend was there cheering me on. I was glad to be nearly done. Then, the middle school girls completely tried to steal my thunder — they started coming up behind me in an attempt to beat me. I wasn’t having any of it. I took off in a sprint and completed my goal — I beat the young girls and the old man. (Meanwhile, my friend took third in his age division. Eye roll.)

And then there was ice cream.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at apelzer@newtondailynews.com

Eye on America John Stossel

Killing Big Bird This week, Donald Trump releases his new budget. It’s expected to cut spending on things like the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Good!

Government has no business funding art. When politicians decide which ideas deserve a boost, art is debased. When they use your money to shape the culture, they shape it in ways that make culture friendlier to government.

As The Federalist’s Elizabeth Harrington points out, the National Endowment for the Arts doesn’t give grants to sculpture honoring the Second Amendment or exhibitions on the benefits of traditional marriage. They fund a play about “lesbian activists who oppose gun ownership” and “art installations about climate change.”

The grant-making establishment is proudly leftist.

A Trump administration won’t change that. During the Bush II years, lefty causes got funding, but I can’t find any project with a conservative agenda.

It’s not just the politics that are wrong. Government arts funding doesn’t even go to the needy. Arts grants tend to go to people who got prior arts grants.

Some have friends on grant-making committees.

Some went to the same schools as the people who pick what to subsidize. They know the right things to say on applications so they look “serious” enough to underwrite. They’re good at writing applications.

They’re not necessarily good at art.

Defenders of public funding say their subsidies bring things like classical music to the poor. But the truth is that poor and middle-class people rarely go to hear classical music, even when subsidies make it cheap.

Subsidies pay for art rich people like. Like so many other programs, government arts funding is a way for the well-connected to reap benefits while pretending to help the common man.

The Trump-hating left is incensed at the idea that government might stop funding the arts.

USA Today reports that “arts groups” will “battle President Trump.” A Washington, D.C., lobby says it will mobilize 300,000 “citizen activists.”

We can count on the media to distort the issue.

The New York Times ran the headline: “Why Art Matters.” Of course it matters. But “art” is different from “government-funded art.”

New York Magazine ran a photo of Big Bird, or rather a protester dressed as Big Bird, wearing a sign saying “Keep your mitts off me!” What New York doesn’t say is that the picture is three years old, and Big Bird’s employer, “Sesame Street,” no longer gets government funds.

We confronted the article writer, Eric Levitz. He said, “Big Bird has long functioned as a symbol of public broadcasting ... Still, considering ‘Sesame Street’s’ switch to HBO, I concede that some could have been misled.”

You bet.

Big Bird doesn’t need government help. “Sesame Street” is so rich that it paid one of its performers more than $800,000.

Levitz also complains that Trump’s cuts (which include killing despicable subsidies for the Export-Import Bank and the White House drug control office) “would trim a mere $2.5 billion from the budget.”

A “mere” $2.5 billion. That’s Washington speak.

It’s another reason America’s going broke.

It is true that Trump’s arts cuts won’t reduce the deficit, especially since he plans to preserve much of Obamacare and spend billions more on things like the military. But it would be a start — a dent in the foolish conceit that good things only happen if government funds them.

We will lose some propaganda if government money goes, but we won’t lose art.

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Lawmakers should right the wrong when it comes to health insurance Newton Daily News Editorial Last month an investigation into Iowa lawmakers’ health insurance revealed more than 100 legislators are paying hundreds of dollars less than they should for their state-provided health insurance. A couple of those lawmakers are right here in our backyard in Newton.

For the past three years, Sen. Chaz Allen has apparently enjoyed the perks of $20 permonth family plan. Newly elected Rep. Wes Breckenridge is now also taking advantage of a $20 per-month family plan. For perspective, a non-union employee should be paying $333.80 per month.

It’s quite the bonus for a parttime job.

Sen. Amy Sinclair, whose district covers part of southern Jasper County, is also enjoying the $20 per-month advantage. Rep. Greg Heartsill, who also represents parts of Jasper County, pays more than the others for his

family plan — $333 per month — but still $111 less than a nonunion employee should pay.

Heartsill says he’s paying the maximum amount of the premium he’s allowed and also says House Republicans have “been trying to correct this matter (leading by example, I might add) for the last six years. However, the Senate Democrats, who were in control at that time, refused to take up the issue.”

While it has been made abundantly clear the impact of these health insurance perks, little action to correct this problem has been taken. Moreover, the hypocrisy of collective bargaining revocation while enjoying union-negotiation insurance premiums smacks of indifference.

It’s time for our legislators to make it right.

Senate File 230 calls for higher contributions, which would require legislators to pay the 20 percent rate that would match non-union premium payments.

It has yet to pass the Iowa House — where House Republicans are leading by example, according to Heartsill. Further, the impact of the proposed legislation wouldn’t begin until January 2018.

This outrageous practice of enjoying non-union plans at union prices needs more immediate action. Further, Iowa lawmakers should be required to repay the state and provide documentation of such repayment. This could be easily arranged on a payment plan that wouldn’t be financially burdensome to our legislators.

Until last year, both union and non-union state employees generally paid no health insurance premiums. Gov. Terry Branstad pushed state employees to share the rising cost of health insurance. Union employees now generally pay $20 a month, while non-union employees pay 20 percent of the health plan cost.

We think it’s time for our parttime state lawmakers to share in the rising cost of health insurance as well.

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Obituaries Lynn Ann Blatterbauer March 9, 2017 Lynn Ann Blatterbauer, 63, of Newton, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her home in Newton.

A memorial service for Lynn will be at 10 a.m.

Betty A. DeVault March 9, 2017 Betty A. DeVault, 92, of Newton, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Nelson Manor. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials to the Ira Community Center or in Betty’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Betty, the daughter of

Lonnie Wright March 10, 2017 Lonnie Wright, 77, of Colfax, took his last breath Friday, March 10, 2017, s u r rounde d by family at home in Colfax, after a short illness. A visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m.

Monday, March 13 at the Howard Street Christian Church in Colfax. The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 14 at the Howard Street Christian Church in Colfax. Buri-

Thursday, March 16 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Deacon Dan Goetz of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, will conduct the service.

There is no visitation with the family planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lynn’s name for the Jasper County Animal Rescue League, may be left at the funeral home.

Leroy and Ethel (Miller) Bucklin, was born July 28, 1924, in rural Jasper County. Betty was united in marriage with August DeVault Sept.

21, 1940, in Des Moines.

They made their home in Oakland Acres and Newberg, before moving to Newton. Betty was a farmer’s wife and a homemaker. She was a member of the Farm Bureau Home Extension and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to honor Betty’s memory are her son, Darrell (Ellen) DeVault of Newton; granddaughters, Amy DeVault (Jim Dietz) of Waterloo, Ill.,

al will follow at Warren Powers Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice and online condolences may be made to www.coburnfhuneralhomes.com.

The second son of Robert and Icyle Wright, Lonnie was born in Des Moines June 29, 1939.

He lived most of his life on the East Side of Des Moines. He married the love of his life, Myrna Wright July 27, 1962. Together they lived in Des Moines, Mitchellville, Grimes and Colfax, during their married life. Myrna remained his best friend and faithful companion for 49 years, until her death June 6, 2011.

Lonnie had a passion for life, and his great-

Lynn was born July 22, 1953, in Newton, the daughter of Carl A. and Mary Eileen (Bell) Blatterbauer. She was a graduate of the Newton Senior High, Class of 1971.

Lynn was self-employed in the home health care industry. Lynn enjoyed reading, movies, her cats and was of the Catholic faith.

Sara (Dale) Meyer of Wentzville, Mo., Wendy DeVault of Germany and Joy (Mike) McCole of Defiance, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Stephanie (Zach) Ulrich, Andrew Straub, Matthew Straub, Sean Meyer, Macy Meyer, Emily McCole, Kevin McCole and Isabel McCole; her siblings, Max (Vela) Bucklin of Ira, Dennis Bucklin of Baxter, LaVeda Weaver of Denver, Colo., and Caroline Kay Jones of California; and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, August DeVault.

est treasure was family.

He was very proud of his three children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Cubs fan through thick and thin, he was elated to be able to see them win the world series. Lonnie was also an avid bowler. He had three 300 games in his bowling career. He was inducted into the Men’s Bowling Hall Of Fame in 2007. Lonnie was a proud employee of the Post Office in Des Moines. He was a loyal employee for almost 40 years until retirement.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Darla (Bill) Fox, Deana (Kevin) Wright and Dori (Andy) Lester; grandchildren, Joe Fox (and companion Denise

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Mark E. Blatterbauer and Scott A. Blatterbauer.

Those left to honor Lynn’s memory include her brother, Kirk Dalton Blatterbauer of Newton; and her good neighbors and friends. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

Helen Florence Berrey March 9, 2017 Helen Florence Berrey, 89, of Tama, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Premier Estates of Toledo. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Private Inurnment will take place at a future date.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama.

McCullough), Joshua (Carolina) Fox, Jason Fox, Kyle Sommars (and fiancé Samantha Brear), Chad (Ashley) Sommars, Alexi Wright, Alex Wright (and fiancé Nicole McKinney), Loni (Cody) Leedom, Lucas Weston (and companion Brooke Ekiss) and Linzi Weston (and fiancé Austin VanWyk); great-grandchildren, Yathziry Fox, Makayla Fox, Willow Fox, Emma Jo Leedom, Eva Jo Fox, Ivy Fox, Jade Sommars, Jasper Sommars, Lucy McKinney and EllaRae Wright. Also remembering Lonnie is brother, Doug Wright. Preceding Lonnie in death were his parents, Robert and Icyle Wright; his wife, Myrna; and one brother, Robert Wright.

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Monday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. The library will have a certified therapy dog in the children’s department to listen to children read. This friendly golden retriever is certified with Therapy Dogs International. Volunteer Cynthia Healy and her dog will be at the puzzle table area in the library to give your child a chance to practice reading aloud. Call youth services librarian Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108 with questions.

• Yoga at the Library will begin at 6 p.m. Monday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Certified yoga instructor, Meghan Davis, leads an introductory adult yoga class at the library. No previous experience necessary. Registration is required by calling 641-792-4108.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Golden “K” Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the activity room at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton.

• Congressman Dave Loebsack’s District Representative Bri Dennison will host open office hours at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Toddler Storytime will meet at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Storytime is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver, siblings welcome. Storytime includes stories, music and a craft.

• Monthly Potluck will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jasper County Senior Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. Turkey will be provided. Bring a dish to share or a donation. Entertainment will follow the potluck, then the monthly meeting.

After the meeting, Bingo will be played. Bring your own place setting.

• Newton Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday at Newton DMACC, 600 N. Second Ave. W. The program will be presented by Abigail Pelzer about Jasper County Crime Stoppers. Anyone interested in attending and learning more about the Newton Rotary Club is welcome. For more information, or to make reservations for lunch, call Jerry Sawin at 641-792-9861.

• Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at USDA Service Center, 808 Iowa Speedway Drive in Newton.

• Dinners on Tuesday, a free meal, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 421 S. Second Ave W. in Newton. Everyone welcome.

Dinner will be in the basement of the church.

• Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W., in Newton.

• NCT presents “Pvt. Wars” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Open to the public, freewill donation.

Members of the Newton Community Theatre are preparing this production for entry in the Iowa Community Theatre Festival March 17.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Rural Benefited Fire District will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Newton Fire Department, 410 S. Second Ave. W. Public meeting.

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Grieving mom has just cause to ignore dead baby’s father DEAR ABBY: My son “Jake” was born last June. His father was a good friend who I thought I loved and that he loved me. The day I told him I was pregnant, he disappeared.

Our baby boy just passed away from SIDS. I’m struggling with Jake’s loss and planning his funeral while taking care of my 5-year-old son. Jake’s father had his mother call and threaten me.

She said, “His name better not be listed anywhere in the obituary!”

I’m at a loss about how to deal with both of them. I did not list the father’s name anywhere, but it was my choice.

After the funeral I’m not sure if I want to see either one of them ever again.

Any advice? — GRIEVING IN COLORADO DEAR GRIEVING: I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boy. Yes, I do have a word of advice. Even in the midst of your grief, you are thinking clearly. Why you would ever want contact with either of those despicable individuals again is beyond me. Feel free to write them off and go on with your life.

DEAR ABBY: My co-worker and I have been seeing each other for a while now. We are both married. I am separated — my husband moved out — while “Chip” is still at home with his wife and kids. He says he loves me and plans on leaving his family.

I have decided I don’t want him after all. I have told him to stay with his wife, but Chip keeps wanting to “talk.”

We see each other at work every day.

It’s uncomfortable around co-workers.

I’ve been looking for another job (for other reasons). I feel ashamed, and I don’t want to be the “other woman.”

I don’t know whether to wait for him or just walk out. — LOST IN ARIZONA DEAR LOST: Chip knows you are ambivalent, which is why he wants to keep talking to you. If you meant what you wrote, that you do not want to be the other woman, then end the affair once and for all and — as you put it —

just walk out.

DEAR ABBY: I have worked in various retail places for many years. I am surprised at how some parents allow their children to run amok in stores and fail to teach them how to behave in public places.

When this happens, and there’s a danger of them running into tables and customers (I have seen it happen), should the employees say something to the children? Or should they notify the manager about the disruptive children, and let the manager talk to the parents or the children? Should it be announced over the intercom that children need to stay with their parents?

What’s the best way to handle this common problem? A place of business is not a playground. Dignified paying customers who are there to support the business are offended by the lack of discipline some children are allowed to display. — PAYING CUSTOMER DEAR PAYING CUSTOMER: If you take it upon yourself to “correct” the inattentive parent, the person is sure to become defensive. A better way to handle it would be to point it out to the manager of the establishment and let him or her deal with it, because if someone were to be hurt on the premises, there could be legal implications.

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Emerald ash borer found in two more Iowa counties GRAND JUNCTION — Iowa agriculture officials say a beetle that infects and eventually kills ash trees has been found in two more counties.

The emerald ash borer is now confirmed in Grand Junction in Greene County and in Corydon in Wayne County.

The insect has now been confirmed in 43 Iowa counties.

The adult ash borer is metallic green and measures about one-half inch long. It can be noticed during the summer months.

BURLINGTON — Police in eastern Iowa are warning area residents and businesses to be on the lookout for movie-prop money. Businesses and people have been duped into accepting fake cash designed for movie sets. The counterfeit bills look authentic at first glance but are clearly labeled to indicate they are not. Burlington police have posted examples of the fake $50 and $100 denominations which are stamped with the words “FOR MOTION PICTURE USE ONLY.”

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WEBSTER CITY — Investigators have not yet been able to determine what caused a central Iowa house fire this week that killed one man and injured a woman.

Webster City Fire Chief Charles Stansfield said investigators are still working.

But he also raised the possibility that the cause of the blaze may never be discovered.

Investigators do know the blaze started Wednesday night on the second floor of a two-story house that had been converted upstairs and downstairs apartments.

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DES MOINES — The Iowa Democratic Party has a new executive director.

The party announced Thursday that Kevin Geiken is the party’s new director, replacing outgoing executive director Ben Foecke.

Geiken is a native of Butler and Franklin counties who attended Iowa State University and has been involved in Iowa politics for more than a decade.

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Man shot twice; juvenile son charged DENMARK — The Lee County Sheriff ’s Office says a southeastern Denmark man has been shot, and his son is believed to be the shooter. Sheriff Stacy Weber said a deputy stopped a speeding vehicle Saturday morning and was told by the driver that a family member had been shot in Denmark. When they arrived at the house, they found a man suffering from two gunshot wounds. Authorities arrested the son.

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DES MOINES (AP) — About two months into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative agenda.

ABORTION Other legislative activity has delayed a longstanding effort to remove state funding for Planned Parenthood, though Republicans say it remains a priority. The Senate passed a bill that would give up millions in federal Medicaid dollars to create a state-run family planning program that excludes abortion providers. The measure is awaiting House activity, though leaders say it could be included in an end-of-session budget bill instead.

A GOP-backed proposal in Congress to replace the Affordable Care Act also includes a provision that would restrict Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, but it’s unclear if the federal activity will sway state lawmakers to hold off on their plans.

Anti-abortion groups are also supporting a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The ban is based on the disputed idea that a fetus can feel pain at that stage. A Senate committee has approved the legislation.

WAGES The House has approved a bill banning local governments from approving a minimum wage that exceeds the state rate, which is currently $7.25, and the measure now shifts to the Senate.

The bill would effectively revoke wage increases already approved

GRAETTINGER (AP) — A federal safety official called on the rail industry to move faster to upgrade aging rail tankers following a fiery train derailment in rural Iowa that spilled ethanol into a creek and was still burning nearly two days after it erupted.

A Union Pacific train hauling 99 tankers of ethanol from a producer in Omaha, Neb., derailed around 1 a.m. Friday on a trestle bridge spanning Jack Creek near Graettinger, about 160 miles northwest of Des Moines. It sent off the tracks 20 tanker cars considered by federal investigators as older, less sturdy tanks set to be phased out over the next dozen years. Fifteen of them caught fire, National Transportation Safety Board member Robert Sumwalt said at a news conference Saturday evening.

The train left from a plant in Superior, Iowa, heading for Texas City, Texas, he said.

The derailment in Iowa happened miles from any communities, and no one was injured. The fire occasionally sent explosions and fireballs high into the sky as highly flammable ethanol fumes poured from the ruptured tanks. NTSB officials said that some of the tankers, which carry about 25,000 gallons each, had spilled ethanol into the creek, but environmental officials don’t believe it’s enough to be toxic to wildlife or fish.

Iowa Natural Resources field office manager Kenneth Hessenius said Friday that checks of water downstream found no obvious signs of a spill.

Two tankers were still burning by 7 p.m. Saturday, Sumwalt said. He said the train consisted solely of an older type of car known as the DOT-111. The agency deemed that tanker a hazard as far back as 1991, noting its steel shell is too thin to resist puncture in accidents. The ends are especially vulnerable to tears from couplers that can fly up after ripping off between cars.

Sumwalt said few crude oil shippers now use the older tankers, after recent emphasis in the industry about the danger of it.

“But meanwhile, people have forgotten about the potential hazard of transporting ethanol using these cars,” he said. “We would like to see the shippers accelerate their schedule to get these legacy DOT-111 tank cars out of service when transporting flammable liquids — specifically crude oil and ethanol.”

in four counties.

The Senate also will take up a House-passed bill that would end workers’ compensation benefits at age 67 for fully disabled people, minimize employer late fees, reduce shoulder injury coverage and decrease coverage for injuries tied to a pre-existing condition.

VOTER ID A bill by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate that would require people to show identification at voting places passed the House on Thursday and now heads to the Senate.

Pate has said the measure will improve Iowa’s election system and maintain voter integrity. He’s denied opponents’ claims that the effort is designed to reduce voting by minorities, the elderly and the disabled in a state with extremely low levels of voter fraud.

The bill requires a free identification card be sent to people who don’t have other approved forms of ID, such as a state driver’s license.

Other provisions would eliminate an option for straight-party voting and allow polling staff to compare a voter’s signature on record with a signature on an ID card.

Voting advocacy groups and county auditors have registered in opposition to the bill, in part because they argue it’s underfunded.

GUNS House Republicans approved a bill last week that would make sweeping changes to Iowa’s gun laws, and the measure now heads to the Senate.

The bill has received the most attention for its stand-yourground provision that would allow people to use deadly force anywhere if they believed such force

was necessary to avoid injury or risk to one’s life or safety.

The bill also would let people sue local governments for enacting ordinances that regulate gun-free zones, allow children under age 14 to use handguns with parental supervision and allow concealed weapons on the Capitol grounds.

BUDGET Amid all the policy talk, lawmakers need to pass a state budget that goes into effect in July.

Revenue projections will be released Tuesday, giving lawmakers the numbers they need to draw up a budget that’s expected to be a little over $7 billion. After that release, Republicans said they will provide more details about their plans.

GOP lawmakers backed a budget bill earlier this session that cut roughly $117 million from the current budget, a move that reduced spending for several state agencies, as well as community colleges and the state’s three public universities.

While Iowa has taken in less revenue than expected due in part to reduced farm commodity prices, data from the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency also show the state has spent the bulk of its surplus dollars in recent years. The situation has left the state with little extra money for revenue shortfalls, though separately its rainy day funds are full.

Republicans have long indicated they’re interested in cutting personal income taxes or corporate taxes, but it’s unclear how that will play out given the budget constraints.

Inmate charged with murder in beating death at Iowa prison Southideth-Whiten, 35, got into an altercation inside a prison cafeteria on Oct. 20.

Southideth-Whiten punched Whitworth in the face, causing him to fall backward to the floor, according to the complaint signed by Lee County Attorney Ross Braden. He continued to strike his face and head even though Whitworth was bleeding heavily and appeared to be unconscious once he hit the ground, the complaint said, citing surveillance video of the beating.

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injuries 10 days later at a hospital. An autopsy ruled his death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma.

Prison records show that Southideth-Whiten ignored a correctional officer’s commands to stop during the attack. A prison judge has already held Southideth-Whiten responsible for the death, disciplining him with 180 of detention and stripping him of 180 days of earned time.

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Braden said he “couldn’t say for certain” what caused the altercation.

Southideth-Whiten, who is already serving a 45-year term for armed robbery, hasn’t had a hearing yet on the murder charge and doesn’t have a lawyer.

The Iowa Department of Corrections waited until Election Day on Nov. 8 to announce that Whitworth died due to “an incident.”

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Southideth-Whiten acted with “malice aforethought” but not premeditation. He faces a mandatory sentence of 50 years in prison if convicted and would have to serve 35 before becoming eligible for parole.

In an interview Friday, Braden said he didn’t believe the facts justified a first-degree murder charge, which would carry life in prison.

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IOWA CITY (AP) — An inmate has been charged with second-degree murder in the October beating death of a fellow prisoner at Iowa’s maximum-security penitentiary, a prosecutor said Friday.

The death of Michael Whitworth was the first homicide inside an Iowa prison since 2010. It has raised questions about safety at the new Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.

A criminal complaint dated Thursday alleges that Whitworth and inmate Lha Sam

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. UNDER SCRUTINY: TRUMP’S ‘INSURANCE FOR EVERYBODY’ PLEDGE Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Obama’s health care law brace for a Congressional Budget Office analysis widely expected to conclude that fewer Americans will have health coverage under the proposal.

2. WHERE BLIZZARD COULD DUMP 18 INCHES OF SNOW Forecasters say a nor’easter will bring heavy, wind-whipped snow from New Jersey to Maine.

3. NO LET-UP IN DISPUTE BETWEEN NATO ALLIES Turkey summons the Netherlands’ top diplomat to formally protest the treatment of a Turkish minister in that country over the weekend.

4. TRUMP TO MEET, GREET ANGELA MERKEL The German chancellor is heading to Washington for her first meeting with the U.S. president.

5. LIVESTOCK PERISHING IN SOMALIA’S DROUGHT The worsening drought is killing off up to 70 percent of herders’ animals, leaving a key population without their main source of survival.

6. NONPROFIT’S MOTTO: ‘LESS JAIL, MORE FUTURE’ In the tough neighborhoods of greater Boston, an unusual program is seeking to steer hundreds of the region’s highest-risk young men away from a return behind bars.

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One of the most popular Broadway shows about one of the most popular bands of the 20th Century will be taking the stage at the Des Moines Civic Center beginning Tuesday night.

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” shares the story of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Four Seasons — Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The hit musical that just completed its 12-year run on Broadway, tells the story of a group of friends who got their beginning singing on the street corners in New Jersey and rose to fame and influence.

“There is something for everybody,” said Cory Jeacoma who portrays Gaudio.

“There’s a love story, there’s mafia and crime, there’s sadness and death. There is success and failure. There’s something that everyone can relate to. On top of that, it is a story that is true and you get to see this story about four blue collar guys who worked from the bottom, shot up to the top and fell very quickly back to the bottom. Then they dug themselves back out and shot back up to the top. It doesn’t sugar coat anything.”

Jeacoma said the timeless music of The Four Seasons with songs like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” may help fill the seats at theaters but the story keeps people coming back time and time again.

“Jukebox musicals that are set to a catalog of an artist’s songs sometimes the

Submitted Photo/Jeremy Daniel The national tour of “Jersey Boys” will be making a stop in Des Moines beginning Tuesday. The show, which shares the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, stars from left, Keith Hines, Aaron De Jesus, Cory Jeacoma and Matthew Dailey.

story suffers, but this show is so well written you forget it is a jukebox musical,” he said. “I can’t say enough positive things about the show. I’m not just saying that because I’m in the show.

I saw it seven times before I was cast.”

“Jersey Boys” also serves as a testament to the men who made up the iconic rock and roll group. Jeacoma said the three surviving members of The Four Seasons have been supportive of the show since its inception which helps make the show that much more special.

“Bob, Frankie and Tommy have been nothing but generous with their time and support of the show.

The cast holds them to such a high standard so we wouldn’t want to do anything less than they deserve,” Jeacoma said. “As actors we get to honor their legacy and we are part of the story now,

which is really, really cool.”

While having great support from the real Jersey Boys it doesn’t take away from the fact actors are portraying real people and their lives, Jeacoma said.

“Knowing that Bob Gaudio could walk in anytime and sit down and watch me as him is a little daunting,” the actor said. “One thing (Valli, Gaudio and DeVito) do is encourage us to bring ourselves into the role.

They don’t want impersonations they want the characters to be real because they are real people. So while daunting, I know I can bring a little bit of myself into the role.”

Jeacoma said he hopes people come and enjoy the show while it is in Iowa, adding “Jersey Boys” is for everyone, even those who may not normally like musical theater.

“We joke in musical the-

ater the women drag their husbands to the show, but this is the kind of show that men drag their wives to because this is a show about four dudes, four guys’ guys,” Jeacoma said. “It has a little taste of everything for everyone, and it is really a party.”

The party starts when the curtain rises on latest installment of the Willis Broadway Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at desmoinesperformingarts.org, the Civic Center ticket office or by phone at 515-246-2300.

“We are just excited to get to Iowa and bring the story to more people who love it or haven’t seen it,” Jeacoma said. “And I can’t stress enough get on your feet, dance, sing, scream and holler because it is one of those shows.”​

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Cardinal starting five receives LHC honors

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton High’s five starters rarely were off the basketball court, especially when games were on the line, during the 2016-17 season. The four seniors and one junior worked their way through the tough night-after-night competition of the Little Hawkeye Conference.

There were no nights off playing LHC teams. Newton recorded three two-game sweeps, three series splits and lost twice to one team during the LHC double-round robin season.

The conference coaches released the 2017 All-Little Hawkeye Conference basketball teams following conference teams — four — finishing their runs in last week’s state basketball tournaments.

Newton (4A) was one of those state tournament teams along with Pella and Dallas Center-Grimes in 3A and Pella Christian in 2A, which finished second.

The Cardinals’ starting five — seniors Connor Gholson, Trey Vanderlaan, Morgan Maher and Josh Ventling and junior Garrett Sturtz — garnered Little Hawkeye Conference honors.

Gholson and Sturtz were two of six unanimous selections to the 2017 All-LHC first team of eight players. Vanderlaan earned second team honors while Ventling and Maher were received honorable mention honors.

Pella won the LHC title with a 12-2 run in the conference with Pella Christian in second at 10-4. Newton finished third with a 9-5 mark.

DCG finished fourth at 7-7 followed by Norwalk and Oskaloosa tied for fifth at 6-8.

Grinnell was seventh at 5-9 and Indianola (1-13) took eighth in its first season in the LHC. Newton in Class 4A along with Pella and DCG in Class 3A lost their state tournament openers last week. Pella Christian lost to Western Christian, 62-50, in the 2A state championship game.

Joining Gholson and Sturtz as unanimous selections to the LHC first team were Pella senior Ryan Van Wyk, Pella Christian senior Levi Jungling, Norwalk junior Luke Vaske and Grinnell senior Cade McKnight. Also on the first team were Grinnell senior Sam Allen and DCG

Connor Golson, Sr., First Team senior Trevor Grove.

For the second year in a row, Gholson and Sturtz, both 6-foot-3 inch guards, were the 1-2 scoring punch for the Cardinals. They also led the team in rebounding for the second straight season.

Gholson became Newton’s all-time leading scorer during the season. He finished the season with 513 points, but was third in scoring in LHC games with 268 points. Sturtz was fourth in scoring among LHC competition with 259 points in conference games, and ended up with 495 total points for the season.

Gholson was the team’s leader in 3-point shooting, hitting 79-of-204 attempts for 38.7 percent. He hit 40 of those in conference games.

Gholson’s 79 3-pointers was tops in Class 4A. He shot 43 percent, 171-of-400, from the field overall.

Gholson was third in free throw shooting among LHC players, 83 percent (54-of65) and was second on the team at 83 percent overall, 92-of-111. He grabbed 127 rebounds, which was second for the team, and he was third in steals with 21.

Sturtz was the conference leading free-throw shooter, hitting 71-of-83 for 85.5 percent. He led the Cardinals in six categories including free throw shooting — 87 percent (134-of-154). Sturtz shot 49 percent, 167-of-340, from the field. He went 27-of-72 for 37.5

Garrett Sturtz, Jr., First Team

Morgan Maher, Sr., Honorable Mention percent in 3-point shooting.

Sturtz was fourth in the conference in steals with 21, but first on the team with 48.

He led Newton with 158 rebounds, 85 were in conference games which was fifth-best in the conference. Sturtz was no.

1 on the team in blocked shots with 27 and in assists with 71.

Gholson is atop the NHS boys’ career scoring list with 1,395 points and Sturtz climbed to the No. 4 spot on the list with 982 points. Gholson’s 513 points put him third in best season scoring and Sturtz’s 495 is fourth in season scoring.

Sturtz moved to the No. 1 spot on most free throws made in a career, 297-of-350, and Gholson is second, 254-

Trey Vanderlaan, Sr., Second Team

Josh Ventling, Sr., Honorable Mention

of-316. Gholson is second in 3-point field goals made in a career with 229 and No. 1 in most 3-point field goals made in a season at 79.

Vanderlaan, a 6-3 guard, was the top 3-pointer shooter in the Little Hawkeye Conference games, hitting a conference-high 49 treys. He went 49-of-105 for 47 percent from behind the 3-point arc against LHC foes.

Vanderlaan was second on the team overall, draining 66of-154 for 42.9 percent. That was fifth best made 3-pointers in Class 4A. Vanderlaan was the team’s third-leading scorer with 252 total — 176 in conference play. Overall, Vanderlaan shot 45 percent, 83-of-184, from

the field. He went 20-of-29 from the line for 69 percent.

He was second on the team in steals with 24, and fourth in assists with 61 and in rebounds with 96.

Maher, 6-5 forward, was third on the Cardinals in rebounds with 100 — 58 in conference play. He was third in assists with 65, tying for ninth with Vanderlaan with 33 assists in LHC games. Maher was Newton’s fourth-leading scorer with 155 points.

Maher shot 49 percent, 65of-133, from the field overall, hit nine 3-pointers, and was a 57-percent shooter (16-of 28) from the free-throw line. He had 17 steals on the season.

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Newton’s Steinbach signs to compete in track at St. Ambrose

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Keith Steinbach was called into the Newton High School main office one day during his junior year. It was a good thing he was.

Steinbach decided that day to go out for the NHS boys’ track team. He began his second track season with a fourth-place finish in the high jump at Thursday’s Little Hawkeye Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.

On Friday, the Newton High senior signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field next year for St. Ambrose University in Davenport.

Steinbach is following a family tradition as his father, and two older siblings have gone to St. Ambrose.

“I’m really comfortable at St. Ambrose. I went there on college visits with my older brother and older sister,” Steinbach said. “After competing in track last year, I found a good sport for me. I’m a

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Keith Steinbach, middle, signed a letter of intent on Friday to compete in track and field next year for St. Ambrose University in Davenport. On hand for the signing were his parents, Valerie and Nick Steinbach, both seated; and standing, from left, St. Ambrose head track coach Dan Tomlin and Newton High boys’ track head coach Tanner Clute.

decent jumper, but I know I need work on every aspect of my jumping and running.”

Steinbach has cleared 6-foot in high jump during

a practice session. His top clearance in a meet is 5-8 last year. He went 5-6 at Thursday’s indoor meet.

“Keith is exactly the type

of kid who fits into what we’re doing at St. Ambrose,” St. Ambrose head track coach Dan Tomlin said. “First, we know the Steinbach family

well. Keith’s dad was on one of the earlier teams we had at St. Ambrose and his brother Nick ran and competed for us.”

Steinbach competed in the shuttle hurdle relay and the 4x800 relay in the Cardinals’ first track meet of the season.

Tomlin said Steinbach will be a high jumper for the Fighting Bees. He said Steinbach has athletic ability but it is untapped since Steinbach is just in his second year of track and field.

“With high school kids, we’re looking for athletes with good attitudes. We starting practicing on Sept. 1 and we’ll see through training where he will fit into events and where his skill sets are. We’re excited about where we can go with his potential,” Tomlin said.

Steinbach said he plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice. He is the son of Valerie and Keith Steinbach of Newton.

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Led by Kansas, Big 12 flavor dominates Midwest Region Iowa State is No. 5 seed in the region

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There is plenty of Big 12 flavor in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament.

Start at the top with No. 1 seed Kansas, which was rewarded for its 13th straight regular-season conference championship by getting to play the opening round just down the road in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Jayhawks face the winner of a play-in game between North Carolina Central and UC Davis.

Big 12 Tournament champ Iowa State is the fifth seed in the region while Oklahoma State earned an at-large bid and will face Big Ten Tournament champion Michigan as the No. 10 seed.

The four teams advancing to the regional semifinals will meet at the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City, where the Big 12 just wrapped up its tournament. And you can bet local fans, restaurants, hotels and bar owners are salivating at the idea of Kansas and Iowa

State meeting there.

The fifth-seeded Cyclones open with No. 12 Nevada at 8:57 p.m. Thursday. The winner gets either No. 4 Purdue or No. 13 Vermont.

Louisville earned the No. 2 seed despite its early loss to red-hot Duke in the ACC Tournament, and Oregon was given the No. 4 seed after losing the Pac-12 title game to Arizona on Saturday night.

The Big Ten was well represented in the region with fifth-seeded Purdue joining the Spartans and Wolverines.

Creighton earned the No. 6 seed despite struggling down the stretch, when an injury to star point guard Mo Watson forced coach Greg McDermott to shuffle around minutes.

For all those teams, there’s a good chance the road to the Final Four goes through Kansas.

The Jayhawks were positioned for the No. 1 overall seed before losing to TCU in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. But they played that game without star forward Josh Jackson, who was serving a one-game suspension for a

traffic incident. The freshman phenom and likely NBA lottery pick will be back on the floor when Kansas begins pursuit of its sixth national title.

Familiar Foes: Kansas and Miami have never met in the NCAA Tournament, but the Jayhawks and Spartans have plenty of history. Along with meeting regularly in the Champions Classic early in the season, they split two previous regional semifinals.

More Second-Round Musings: Imagine a matchup between Louisville and Michigan for the right to advance from Indianapolis. Remember, the Cardinals overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Wolverines four years ago in a dramatic national title game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Then there’s the chance Oregon coach Dana Altman gets to face his former team.

Before turning the Ducks into a perennial Pac-12 contender, Altman did the same thing during 16 years at Creighton.

The Bluejays went to seven NCAA Tournaments and won more than 300 games with him on the sideline.

Plenty of Star Power: Kansas boasts not only Jack-

son but Frank Mason III, the front-runner for national player of the year. They are joined by Purdue standout Caleb Swanigan, Oregon guard Dillon Brooks, Big 12 Tournament MVP Monte Morris of Iowa State and Louisville sophomore Donovan Mitchell in giving the Midwest Region arguably the best collection of talent in the dance.

Styles Make Fights: There are intriguing clashes of style throughout the region with rough-and-tumble teams such as Michigan State and Purdue — quintessential Big Ten bruisers — in line to play fun-and-gun teams such as Kansas and Iowa State.

Beyond The Court: The Jayhawks have had a slew of legal problems that have threatened to become a distraction, while the Cardinals are back after serving a postseason ban for their escort scandal.

A more heartwarming story line involves the Wolverines, who escaped disaster last week when their plane destined for the Big Ten Tournament skidded off the runway before takeoff. The No. 8 seed went on to win the tournament and take any drama out of the selection process.

Young Hawkeyes earn Truex Jr. wins Cup race in Las Vegas top seed, draw South Dakota in NIT opener Newton Daily News IOWA CITY — The Iowa men’s basketball team was one of the first four teams left out of the NCAA Tournament’s field of 68 teams Sunday.

That means the Hawkeyes (18-14) earned one of four No. 1 seeds for the National Invitational Tournament. Iowa is a No. 1 seed along with Syracuse (18-14), California (21-12) and Illinois State (27-6).

The Hawkeyes host eighth-seeded South Dakota (22-11) at 6 p.m.

Wednesday inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will be televised by ESPN2.

The Hawkeyes finished in a tie for fifth place in the Big Ten Conference this season but bowed out of the Big Ten tournament and ended its hopes of an NCAA Tournament berth after a loss to Indiana in its opening game.

Iowa, which is one of the youngest Power 5 Conference schools in the nation, is led by senior Peter Jok’s 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

South Dakota lost in the Summit League tournament semifinals to South Dakota State. The Coyotes won the regular season title and had won seven straight games before the tournament loss.

The Coyotes are making their first postseason appearance since 2010 when the team participated in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.

Three South Dakota players average in double-figures, including Trey Dickerson (10.4 points per game), who began his collegiate career at Iowa.

In their most recent meeting Iowa defeated South Dakota 87-83 early in the 2012-13 season in Iowa City.

The winner between the Hawkeyes and Coyotes meet either No. 4 TCU or No. 5 Fresno State.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. passed Brad Keselowski with two laps to go and avoided a last-lap wreck that led to a pitroad brawl and left Kyle Busch bloodied in a wild finish to the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup race Sunday.

An aggressive Joey Logano spun out Busch, sending him spinning down pit road at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Moments later, Busch and Logano tangled, with crew members pulling Busch away as blood ran down his forehead.

“There wasn’t much talking, just a lot of swinging,” Logano said. “I was racing hard there at end.”

Busch was pulled up off the ground by crew members and taken to the infield care center to get his forehead looked at. He was quickly treated and released.

“I got dumped. He flat out just drove straight in the corner and wrecked me,” Busch said. “That’s how Joey races, so he’s going to get it.”

The fight overshadowed a tough-luck finish for Keselowski, who appeared to be pulling away on a restart and on his way to his second win in as many weeks when he ran into mechanical problems.

Truex passed him and held on to become the first driver to win all three segments in NASCAR Cup’s new stage racing.

Kyle Larson was second, followed by Chase Elliott, Logano and Keselowski.

Truex won the first two race stages and re-took the lead with

NASCAR Photo Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER BOATS Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

39 laps to go after a lengthy cycle of green-flag pit stops. After a hard-charging Keselowski went in front, Danica Patrick blew an engine, bringing out a caution.

Keselowski, who started from the pole, just beat Truex out of pit road after their four-tire stops. He chose the outside lane on the restart and shot ahead until his car slowed.

Denny Hamlin was sixth, followed by Ryan Blaney, Jamie McMurray, Matt Kenseth and Clint Bowyer.

Jimmie Johnson was 11th, marking the first time since he became a full-time driver in 2002 that he has failed to have a top-10 finish in the first three races.

Kevin Harvick’s hope of bouncing back from a disappointing finish at Atlanta lasted only 68 laps. He crashed hard into the wall when his right front tire exploded.

Harvick, who entered as the series points leader, was credited with a 38th-place finish a week after leading 292 laps only to be caught seeding on pit road.

The 1.5-mile track was slick with the temperature in the 80s in the desert. And it was a rough homecoming for Daytona 500 champion Kurt Busch.

Shortly after venting his frustration over the radio, he had to come in for a new battery with 66 laps to go and finished 30th.

Logano wins Las Vegas Xfinity race

NASCAR Photo Joey Logano, driver of the No. 12 REV Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joey Logano believes the evolving strategy of restarts has made it one of the most challenging aspects for a NASCAR driver.

Logano got plenty of chances to test his skills Saturday in the Xfinity race, and made all the right moves.

Logano pulled away from Kyle Larson on a restart with four laps left and held on to win his 21st race in the second-tier circuit.

Logano chose the outside lane and moved in front of Larson out of the fourth turn at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his first Xfinity victory since October at Charlotte.

Daniel Suarez put Cup regulars in the top three spots. Justin Allgaier was fourth, followed by Austin Dillon and Darrell Wallace Jr., who needed medical attention after the race because of illness.

NASCAR Cup regulars Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski won the first two stages of the 200-lap race.

Elliott Sadler finished 10th and retained the series lead by four points over Ryan Reed, who was ninth.

Logano, who started fourth in the Team Penske No. 12 Ford, was in front to start the final stage with 102 laps left and re-took the lead after a cycle of green-flag pit stops with 55 laps left.

Logano was first out of the pits after a debris caution and held the lead on the restart with 33 laps remaining.

Logano then held on following three more cautions, the last coming when Matt Tifft ran into Spencer Gallagher and spun out.

Why did he want the inside on the restart?

There was an additional wreck at the end, but not early enough

to give Larson one more restart chance.

Busch started from the pole and just edged Larson to win the first 45-lap segment despite dealing with vibration issues.

Larson beat Busch out of the pits on the ensuing caution, but later gave up the lead to get new tires, as teams still work on the proper strategy for segment racing.

But the move allowed Keselowski, who will start from the pole in Sunday’s Cup race, take the second stage after 90 laps ahead of Busch.

Keselowski had an unscheduled pit stop early in the final segment because of a loose wheel and ended up 10th.

Busch, last year’s Xfinity winner, finished seventh.

Wallace appeared ill at the driver meeting and went to the infield care center following the race.

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Iowa State beats West Virginia for Big 12 touranment title KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Monte Morris scored 17 points, Deonte Burton and Matt Thomas helped him deal with West Virginia’s attacking defense, and No. 23 Iowa State beat the No. 11 Mountaineers 80-74 on Saturday night for the Cyclones’ third Big 12 Tournament title in four years.

Burton had 16 points and Thomas finished with 12 for the fourth-seeded Cyclones (23-10), who will enter the NCAA Tournament as one of the nation’s hottest teams. They’ve won nine of their last 10 games, with their only loss during that stretch coming a week ago in Morgantown.

They avenged that defeat in a big way at the Sprint Center.

Iowa State has never lost in four appearances in the Big 12 title game, while the Mountaineers (26-8) remain without a conference tournament title of any kind since winning the Big East in 2010.

Jevon Carter had 18 points for West Virginia, which will no doubt rue its 8-for-17 shooting from the foul line. Esa Ahmad, Daxter Miles Jr. and Elijah Macon finished with 10 points apiece.

The No. 2-seeded Mountaineers had been a scourge for the Cyclones the past two years, winning the last four meetings in relatively easy fashion. But the hallmark of those games had been their ability to get easy baskets against an Iowa State team that doesn’t always play defense.

There were no easy buckets Saturday night.

Iowa State threw down its own half-court press against Press Virginia, and caused 10 first-half turnovers that gave the sea of red inside Sprint Center reason to stand from its seats.

The biggest roars from the Cyclones faithful came late in the

File Photo Iowa State’s Monte Morris celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during a home game earlier this season. Morris led the Cyclones to their third Big 12 Tournament title in four years on Saturday in Kansass City, Mo.

half, when Bowie came off the bench to score 10 points in quick succession. He checked out to a standing ovation, and Morris took over from there, hitting Iowa State’s final three baskets of the half for a 35-29 lead.

After drilling a long 3 as time expired, Morris rode an imaginary horse off to the locker room.

The whooping and hollering continued in the second half, when Burton hit a pair of 3s and Thomas hit another, pushing Iowa State’s lead to 10. And that caused tempers to boil over on the West Virginia bench, where coach Bob Huggins was given a technical foul with 15:46 to play.

Thomas hit both of the foul shots

as the lead stretched to 50-38.

The Mountaineers eventually turned to the 1-3-1 zone that caused Kansas State all kinds of trouble in the semifinals. But the ball-handling of Morris, Burton and Co. allowed the Cyclones to deal with the frequent trapping attempts, and that created enough open looks to keep West Virginia at bay.

As chants of “I-S-U!” rattled the building, Iowa State coach Steve Prohm allowed Thomas and Naz Mitrou-Long to check out with seconds left, the pair of seniors relishing in the moment.

Fellow seniors Morris and Burton joined the jubilant celebration as the clock hit zero.

Honors

Continued from Page 1B As a 6-2 guard, Ventling dished out 67 assists, second -best on the team, and was tied for fourth in assists with 46 in LHC games. He scored 130 points for the season, had 19 steals and 82 rebounds. Ventling shot 48.5 percent, 48-of-99, from the field and 69 percent, 27-of-39, from the line. He hit seven 3-pointers.

Newton was the best defensive team in the Little Hawkeye Conference, giving up 781 points in 14 games. The Cardinals was second in team scoring, 929 points, in the LHC. They were the top 3-point shooting team, hitting 124-of-317, in LHC games.

Little Hawkeye Conference Boys’ Basketball 2016-17 All Conference First Team *Connor Gholson, Sr., Newton *Garrett Sturtz, Jr., Newton *Ryan Van Wyk, Sr., Pella *Levi Jungling, Sr., Pella Christian *Luke Vaske, Jr., Norwalk *Cade McKnight, Sr., Grinnell Sam Allen, Sr., Grinnell Trevor Grove, Sr., Dallas Center-Grimes Second Team Trey Vanderlaan, Sr., Newton Nick Finney, Sr. Pella Donovan Holterhaus, Sr. Pella David Kacmarynkski, Sr., Pella Christian Steve Borneman, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes Bowen Born, Fr., Norwalk Jared Kruse, Jr., Oskaloosa Jack Moore, Sr., Oskaloosa Honorable Mention Josh Ventling, Sr., Newton Morgan Maher, Sr., Newton Drew Pringle, Sr., Pella Nick DeJong, So., Pella Alex Pringle, Sr., Pella Christian Kenden Veenstra, Sr., Pella Christian Brody Kleen, Sr., Dallas Center-Grimes Jordan Humphreys, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes Tyler Endres, So., Norwalk Drew Rosonke, Jr., Norwalk Spencer Tucker, Jr., Oskaloosa Cole Henry, So., Oskaloosa Ethan Mitchell, Jr., Grinnell Lucas Scherf, Jr., Grinnell Evan Gauger, So., Indianola Cade Hartung, Sr., Indianola *Unanimous selection Little Hawkeye Conference 2016-17 Basketball Final Standings Team Conf. Overall Pella 12-2 22-3 Pella Christian 10-4 22-5 Newton 9-5 19-6 DCG 7-7 15-10 Norwalk 6-8 11-12 Oskaloosa 6-8 15-9 Grinnell 5-9 12-12 Indianola 1-13 3-19

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Bourdais wins IndyCar opener in St Petersburg in major upset ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Sebastien Bourdais believed he could drive for tiny Dale Coyne Racing and really make a difference for a race team that has little chance against the big guns in IndyCar. But he had a condition: Bourdais wanted to be reunited with the team players he was with when he was recognized as the top driver in open-wheel. So he brought with him engineer Craig Hampson, who led Bourdais to 31 victories, 31 poles and four consecutive titles from 2004 to 2007.

Bourdais also brought Olivier Boisson, who was the Frenchman’s engineer at KVSH Racing the last several seasons. Bourdais and Boisson teamed to win four races for KVSH. This squad Sunday it has the potential to be a major player this season in IndyCar. Bourdais pulled off a

IndyCar Photo Sebastien Bourdais won Sunday’s 2017 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Fla., to open the Verizon IndyCar Series 2017 season.

major upset in the IndyCar season-opener, driving from last place to a victory on the streets of St. Petersburg that left him in tears.

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and relationship to really be able to cope with each other, optimize each other, and carry over the time. It’s pretty exhausting as far as relationships are concerned.

“It’s very difficult to sometimes not be offensive to people when you’re pushing everybody so hard. It’s hard because you want this so bad, and you put so much into it, that at some point it’s very easy to be over-demanding.”

So the potential is there this season for Bourdais to help build the Coyne organization. Few expected it to come Sunday on the temporary street course in St. Pete, the town Bourdais calls home. Team Penske was seeking its fourth consecutive victory in the event, and a problem in qualifying meant Bourdais started last in the 21-car field.

It left him downtrodden the day before the race because it was his error.

Bourdais earned his 36th career victory, which broke a tie with Bobby Unser for sixth on IndyCar’s win list. It was the fifth career win for the Coyne team, first since Carlos Huertas won at Houston in 2014.

Bourdais led 69 of the 110 laps to give Honda a much-needed victory over Chevrolet. He beat reigning series champion Simon Pagenaud, a fellow Frenchman, to the finish line by 10.350 seconds.

Scott Dixon finished third for Chip Ganassi Racing, in its first race back with Honda.

Ryan Hunter-Reay was fourth for Andretti Autosport and Honda appeared much improved with four drivers in the top five. Takuma Sato was fifth in his first race with Andretti.

But the day belonged to Bourdais, who is off to an amazing start to the racing season.

Ingle sparks Drake women to MVC Tournament title MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Caitlin Ingle’s jumper sent the game into overtime where she scored five points and led No. 20 Drake over Northern Iowa 74-69 on Sunday for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship and the Bulldogs’ conference-record 22nd consecutive victory.

The top-seeded Bulldogs (28-4) were Ingle making their 12th tournament title-game appearance, winning their sixth championship and first since 2007.

Ingle, the tournament MVP and

the conference’s all-time assists leader, scored a career-high 22 points, with seven assists and six rebounds.

With 5.5 seconds left in regulation, Ellie Herzberg came off a screen, took a pass from Madison Weekly and hit a 3-pointer to give UNI (24-8) the lead.

After a timeout, Ingle made her tying jumper from the free-throw line.

In overtime, Herzberg and Becca Jonas exchanged 3-pointers before Ingle was fouled while scoring on a drive and completed the 3-point play. Ingle added a short bank shot before Becca Hittner made a free throw for a six-point edge. Herzberg made her fifth and final 3-pointer with 23 seconds left before Drake’s Lizzy Wendell capped the scoring with two free throws.

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Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $135,551.62 Costs $2,335.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $19,209.25 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST-SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)223-7325 Date 02/08/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF March 13 & 20 ORDINANCE NO. 2288 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA, 2016, TITLE VII, CHAPTER 70, SECTION 70.15, “TRAFFIC AND PARKING SCHEDULES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE”

BY ADDING STOP SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. The description herein is a summary. Said Ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the City Clerk's office, 101 West 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa: That the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Reference” is hereby amended by adding or deleting the following: SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on March 20, 2017, at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider proposals for purchase of the property located at 224 N 3rd Ave W and at 224 W 3rd St N in Newton. The property is legally described as: The East 50 feet of Lot 6 in Block 5 in the Original Town of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, and a strip of ground one rod wide (16.5 feet) running East and West along the North edge of Lots 5 and 6 in said Block 5, of the Original Town of Newton, Jasper County; AND Lot Five (5) and the West sixteen feet of Lot 6 in Block Five in the Original Town, now City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa; AND Lots 3 and 4 and abutting North-South alley on the East of Block 8 in the Original Plat, now City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa; AND Lots 3 and 4 in Block 5, in the Original Town, now City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa; AND The North-South alley in Block 5, in the Original Town, now City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, subject to its vacation. Additional information and offering criteria is available from the Newton Finance and Development Department, (641)791-0802.

Proposals for the property shall be submitted by 3:00 p.m., March 20, 2017 to the Newton Finance and Development Department; 101 West 4th St S, Newton, Iowa 50208.

The City Council will consider all proposals received, but reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received or to accept any proposal it deems in the best public interest. At said Hearing, interested persons may be heard in support of or opposition to said sale or the price or terms of a proposed agreement.

March 13 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-000145 CASE # EQCV119887 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs DEFENDANT: ROBERT G. STABENOW, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA AND MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 26 SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 20, IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS APPEARS IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 256, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Property Address 315 S 3RD AVE E, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 04/18/2017 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $63,855.73 Costs $2,185.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $1,012.62 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney BENJAMIN W. HOPKINS 1350 NW 138TH ST. STE#100 CLIVE, IA 50325 (515)222-9400 Date 01/27/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF March 6 & 13 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-000218 CASE # EQCV119696 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK ON NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-84, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-84, vs DEFENDANT: THERESA J. MAHER A/K/A THERESA JO MAHER; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; RYAN W. MAHER; STATE OF IOWA; IN REM As a result of the judgment ren-

Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-000218 CASE # EQCV119696 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK ON NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-84, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-84, vs DEFENDANT: THERESA J. MAHER A/K/A THERESA JO MAHER; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; RYAN W. MAHER; STATE OF IOWA; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: PARCEL “A” IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4NW1/4) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 81 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS APPEARS IN THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF RECORD IN BOOK 1153, AT PAGE 341 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Property Address 8800 N 73RD AVE W, BAXTER, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 05/02/2017 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $373,214.99 Costs $6,711.50 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $43,455.64 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST-SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)223-7325 Date 02/08/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF March 13 & 20

PERSONAL

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

LOST CAR Key just North of watertower on gravel road, on North side of Newton. If you found please call 641-840-1292 and I will describe.

SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

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Mow, haul brush, junk to dump, trim trees, clean gutters.

Quality Service.

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PAINTING

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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.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2288 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA, 2016, TITLE VII, CHAPTER 70, SECTION 70.15, “TRAFFIC AND PARKING SCHEDULES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE”

BY ADDING STOP SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. The description herein is a summary. Said Ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the City Clerk's office, 101 West 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa: That the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Reference” is hereby amended by adding or deleting the following: SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED. Every driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield in accordance with the following: AVENUES, NORTHEAST QUADRANT North Third Avenue East.

East Twenty-first Street North.

North Fifth Avenue East.

East Sixteenth Street North.

North Seventh Avenue East.

East Fifth Street North.

East Fifteenth Street North.

North Eighth Avenue Place East. Vehicles traveling on North Eighth Avenue Place East shall stop at the following street intersections.

East Fourteenth Street North.

East Fifteenth Street North.

North Ninth Avenue East.

East Fifth Street North.

North Tenth Avenue East.

East Seventeenth Street North..

Passed by the City Council on February 20th, 2017 This Ordinance shall be effective after the final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Katrina A. Davis CMC, City Clerk March 13

510 E. 17th St S.

Call Now for Details 641-990-7938 515-291-2846

2 BEDROOM Apartment.

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

641-792-3449.

3 BEDROOM house in Monroe. Garage, garden space, full basement, some appliances.

No Smokers, No Pets. 641259-3093.

EMPLOYMENT

HANDYMAN WE are looking for a Handyman with general repair and maintenance experience. Must have your own transportation and tools.

Call EZ Keep at 641-792-3443 WANTED

IN SEARCH OF SOLID wheelchair ramp. 8-10 ft. long. To borrow or rentMarch 15th-20th. Contact Christie at 407-948-5941.

LOOKING FOR a white Cape Cod curtain, 72” length or more. I need for a project. 641-792-6359.

SEARCHING FOR that special house! Requirements: at least 3 bedrooms, full cement basement, decent sized yard, in or out of city limits.

Pre-approved. Please call: 641-417-3672 WANT TO Buy House on acerage. Prefer ranch style home with one to 15 acres of land. Need 1500 square feet or more on main floor with full cement basement, within 2 miles of Newton city limits on paved road and less than 20 years old.

Contact us at 641-5218727 or 641-521-4820.

WANTED AN old boom box stereo, any brand, does not need to be in working condition, 515238-3343.

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

WILL HAUL AWAY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, push lawnmowers, garden tractors, & snowblowers or garden tillers. 792-2416.

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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

2004 HOLIDAY Rambler Vacationer Motorhome. Ex. condition. 46,300 miles. 36' long w/ 2 slide-outs. New tires and shocks. Queen bed. Large shower. Toilet separate. Vintage Oak woodwork. Lg refrigerator and freezer.

Convection/microwave oven. Solid surface countertops. 2 color TV's w/remotes. Patio awning. Onan generator. Hydraulic leveling jacks. Driver's side door. Rear vision system.

Must See! Asking $38,500.

641-521-7146

NOW LEASING Forestview Apartments & Gateway Apartments • All Electric • Private outside storage • Pet friendly • Washer/dryer hookups • Secure entry • Garages available.

Call for Availability 641-792-6939

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FOR SALE

1950'S VINTAGE Vanity Suitcase $25. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Vintage "Camp Snoopy" Glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set. Coleman lunch box cooler $6. Jacksonville Jaguars Headrest covers $15. DVD's $3/each. 515313-7803.

ADJUSTABLE BED, full size, memory foam mattress. Used very little. Half price. 792-6863 ELECTRIC ORGAN, Baldwin, model 56R, with bench, walnut, original owner, excellent condition, $125.00,OBO, 641-7921848 LIKE NEW, King cobra golf set: right handed, 3 thru 9 irons plus #7 utility irons Driver iron sand wedge and pitching wedge woods: driver 10.5 degree offset model SS350, #3 wood 14 degree #5 wood 18 degree Odysey putter with cover woods also have covers, deluxe bag golf umbrella, balls and tees. All this for $375.00 cash no checks. Call Ed at (641)275-1011 NEAR NEW front car floor mats, high quality, only $15. 641-521-4074.

REAR CARRIER for trailer hitch $75. Swing set with 4 swings & slide $25. 100' x 42” chain link fence, some rails $75. 641-417-9815 SLEIGH BED with night stand, cherry wood, excellent condition $125., desk with 6 drawers, great for students $100., dresser- 47” x 29” x 16” $30., Maytag stackable washer & dryer, excellent condition $250., women's Durango western boots, size 8, like new condition.

641-831-2027.

SOFA, IRON frame with pads, good condition, nice $65. 641-792-6351.

TWO TICKETS to Jersey Boys at Civic Center, Sunday 3/19/17 at 1pm.

Row F $103. for both tickets. 641-792-0605.

2011 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 4WD, ext. cab, flex fuel, victory red with ebony interior, very clean, 55,345 original miles, lots of extras $22,000. 641275-5058 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackknife couch (sleeps 2-3), queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, electric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane grill. Asking $18,500 or OBO. 563-249-6886.

EXTREMELY CLEAN LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813 2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923 2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $16,000 641-5216756 99 FORD Taurus, white, 133,000 miles, good condition, runs good $1200 obo.

641-840-2093

AUTOMOTIVE

2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

New condition. No pets $35,000.

New nearly $80,000. 641-521-7197 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

1998 HITCHHIKER “Premier” 5th wheel camper, 35.6ft, 3 slides, new tires, very nice, $15,000 OBO 515-201-8951 or 515-2018792 2000 CHEVY Lumina, 134,000 miles, 2nd owner, runs excellent, $2500. 641521-2441

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In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 Spahn & Rose Lumber in Newton is looking for a

Full-time truck driver with a Class B CDL. Duties include: pulling loads, placing lumber in bins, helping customers, and deliveries.

APPLY IN PERSON AT SM-NE8143423-0316

Spahn & Rose Lumber 330 E 17th St S • Newton, IA 50208

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1985 MALLARD 28' Travel Trailer, wheel bearings packed, brakes checked, new tires, awning, tv antenna, spare tire & rack.

Very clean. $3800. 515674-3747

1997 FORD Conversion van, low miles, very well cared for, tow pkg, tow brakes, new brakes, leather interior, tv/dvd, very comfortable ride $4200.

641-840-0153

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

2000 CADILLAC 4 dr, silver, 180,xxx miles, nice interior. Recently serviced.

Front tires brand new, good dependable car. $2,500 firm. 641-840-0153

Sell your car in the Classifieds

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

Marketing Director/Business office team member

The person must have a good understanding of what Senior Care is and how providing quality customer service could impact the quality of life of our tenants and residents for years to come.

Windows & Doors is expanding and looking to add a Full-Time Team Member.

Willing to train the right Candidate.

Please stop by in person to fill out an application. no phone calls please.

219 1st Ave E., Newton SM-NE8143425-0316

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

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Please send a resume to: Newton Village HR Department 110 N. 5th Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208 SM-NE8143438-0317

PRODUCTION

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for 1st and 3rd shift production positions.

JELD-WEN is a market leader looking for hard working, flexible, team-oriented associates.

The Newton Group has the following positions available:

Fulfillment Center Night Closer

Hours 10am-7pm, no weekends. Full or Part-Time.

Benefits include: competitive wage, vacation, holiday pay, flex plan, eye care, benefit bank, and 401k.

Interested applicants may email cover letter and resume to jobs@newtonpro.com

We offer the following benefits to our full-time associates.

• Competitive wages pay rates between $12.65 to $18.45 per hour • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401k Retirement Plan with company match up to 4% • 3rd shift premium pay • Associate discounts In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell production team, please apply in person between 7:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.

(South side of the street)

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

On the job training for assemblers & machine operators Competitive wages increasing with experience 2nd and 3rd~ Shift Premium pay 401K Retirement Plan with company match up to 4% 8 paid holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan starting at 120 hr accrual rate Health, life, dental and Vision insurance Safe & clean work environment Stable employment

In order to ensure a safe working environment a pre employment drug screen and background check IS required. If you are interested in joining the JELO-WEN Window Division/Grinnell production team, apply online at https://jeld-wen.atsondemand.com or in person between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Monday through Friday at our Grinnell location on at 911 Industrial Avenue

We are an equal opportunity employer

Astrograph

Mercury moves out of wise, soulful Pisces and into the realm of the zodiac’s firstborn, Aries. This passage represents a quickening. Youthfulness and innocence are implied. The wires of communication are charged with a childlike zest, along with the arrogance forgivable only in children who don’t know any better.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 13). You crave a life that’s deeper and more profound. You’ll pass up the values offered in sound bites and snack sizes to devote yourself to mastery and expertise levels of your interests.

You’ll strike “gold” in May. Your personal life gets spicy

in August. You’ll take home a trophy before the end of 2017.

Libra and Capricorn adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 2, 17, 3, 33 and 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Don’t be quick to assume that another person’s behavior is about you. Most people are focused on solving problems that have little or nothing to do with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

People around you will jostle for position, trying to get there faster and first. What if you thought of everyone as you but in a different body? How would you do it differently than they do?

Dillon Wright – dwright@vanmaanenelectric.com 641-791-9473 EOE

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting full-time CNA’s, LPN’s, and RN’s for all shifts.

As a member of our team, you may be eligible for the following benefits: • Pay based on years of experience • Sign On Bonus • PTO available after 90 days of employment • 2 Uniforms provided per year full time and part time staff • Health Insurance for full time staff- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is committed to "Making a difference in every life we touch and always striving for excellence in Care and Integrity."

If you are looking for an exciting career that allows you to enhance the lives of others and be part of a winning team, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions and discover what sets QHC Mitchellville, LLC apart from the rest.

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue • Grinnell, Iowa 50112 EOE

Please contact Cyndi Gentz, Administrator, or call (515) 967-3726 or apply in person at: 114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

SM-NE8143377-0316

110 N 5th Ave W

NOW HIRING RN or LPN

Full-time & Part-time 12-hour shifts

CMA or CNA

Full-time and Part-time Days & Evenings We invite you to contact us at: Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208

641-792-7440 www.imgcares.com

JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell 911 Industrial Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 SM-NE8143329-0323

• Competent, Self-motivated, Highly organized • AR/AP • Weekly Payroll Processing • Physical/Electronic File Management • Assisting with other Administrative Duties

*All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

FULL - TIME PRODUCTION JELD·WEN Window Division in Grinnell has current opportunities, on all shifts Our need to stock windows for the spring and beyond requires a full staff of hard working, flexible, team-oriented associates. FT wages start at $15.01/hr. on the off-shifts and $14.51/hr. on 1st shift JELD· WEN is a market leader in vinyl windows and patio doors serving the Midwestern market

Administrative Assistant Opportunity

E.O.E. & Drug Testing

SM-NE8143415-0320

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You may not want to share the conclusions you’ve drawn, as there are many around you, some of them close friends and colleagues, who won’t agree.

Instead, share the facts that led you to draw the conclusion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The key to success will be hidden in something small.

Capture it first to allow for the detailed study. Take notes, or record instructions, or take a picture you can zoom in to on a smartphone.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’re going to rise to the competition. Do you know who it is? If you don’t have any competition or it’s way too easy for you, this is the time to go find those with the level of skill and talent that will push you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

In a way, it is selfish to point out your own flaws or flubs. It brings the attention to you in a not very educational or entertaining way. Anyway, you’re the only one who will notice if you mess up today, so move right along.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be building on today’s accomplishments, so it’s important that you lay down a solid base.

Generally, it will be much better to do something slowly and correctly than fast and wrong.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Flowers given at random are much more effective than the ones given on a birthday or as an apology. Good luck seems doubly good when it comes from out of the blue. Use the

Newton, IA 50208

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

CNA– Part time every other weekend 2p-10p Maintenance – Full Time Day Shift Dietary Aide – Full time 11a-7p Full time Care Attendant – Overnight 10p-6a PT Housekeeping with every other Saturday.

Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to:

Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208

rdaniels@elimcare.org

www.elimcare.org

Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

SM-NE8143436-0317

power of surprise to your own benefit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One hobby isn’t enough.

You need three, really -- one that lets you be creative, one that gets you moving physically and one that will help you meet beneficial social and professional contacts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Your competitive advantage is that you pick up conversational cues. This includes taking notice of the topics people bring up. Casual references are often significant and not throwaways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

What seems like a pesky problem is actually an opportunity to execute a task differently than it’s been done in the past.

With your cleverness, you’ll turn this around and shine all the while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

There is a difference of many, many hours (perhaps years) between intimate knowledge and basic knowledge. If all that’s needed is a basic knowledge, don’t waste time learning more. Get up and running.

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Sports

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Area track teams open season at Pekin Indoor

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Ashley Miller, right, hands the baton to sophomore Sloan Hjortshoj during the California mile at the Pekin Indoor meet at Central College. Full results were unavailable at press time.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo sophomore Alex Lewis runs in a boys relay at the Pekin Indoor meet at Central College on Friday evening. Full results of the meet were unavailable at press time.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter sophomore Kaylin Van Ryswyk tosses the shot put at the Pekin Indoor meet at Central College on Friday. Full results for the meet were unavailable at press time. It was the first competitive meet of the year for CMB, Colfax-Mingo and the Prairie City-Monroe girls.

​Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Evan Bianchi runs in the 4x800 relay at the Pekin Indoor meet at Central College on Friday evening.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Dakota Hostetter, right, hands the baton to Alexis Bucklin during the California mile at the Pekin Indoor meet at Central College on Friday evening.