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Jessica Lowe/Daily News Joy, a 4 year old American mini pig, shows off her new dress from SnortLife.com. The outfit features a movie theater popcorn pattern in honor of her daytime gig as the mascot for Capitol II Theatre in Newton.

IPTV to feature Joy the pig on new children’s show

By Jessica Lowe Special to Newton Daily News

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ove over Miss Piggy.

Step aside Wilbur.

There’s a new star with a snout and her name is Joy. The American mini-pig belongs to the Bleeker family and serves as the mascot for the family-owned Capitol II Theatre in Newton. While many know the pig from the movie theater, thanks to Iowa Public Television soon Joy will have a new title — TV star.

Newton’s most famous pig will be featured on the new “IPTV KIDS Clubhouse” airing this summer. The show will be hosted by former Newton resident Dan Wardell, who has been traveling the state and meeting with Iowa children for nearly a decade as part of IPTV’s “Reading Road Trip.” Wardell’s new show is set to begin airing June 3.

“Joy’s segment will be part of the pets episode which currently is scheduled to air on July 1 and 2, with replays broadcasting following,” said Patrick Boberg, IPTV Producer/Director who filmed Joy in action on Wednesday afternoon. “The general air-

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DES MOINES — Gov. Branstad signed House File 2386, known nationally as the Rape Survivor Child Custody Act on Thursday. This legislation protects the survivors of Heartsill sexual assault when the offense results in pregnancy.

“Because Iowa is one of 15 states that did not have clearly defined legal parameters for courts to terminate the parental rights of rapists, survivors of sexual assault have been vulnerable to additional victimization by the perpetrator when he uses the child as leverage,” said Rep. Greg

Heartsill (R-Columbia).

HF 2386, authored by Heartsill, provides Iowa’s judicial system with additional grounds to terminate the parental rights of a sexual assault perpetrator. The court would be required to find that there is clear and convincing evidence that the child was conceived as the result of sexual assault.

“Women who have been sexually assaulted experience what is known as Rape-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is hard to imagine how much more the victim’s trauma is magnified when she is put in a situation where she must continually interact with the individual who violated her in such a life-changing manner,” Heartsill said. “For those victims that this will impact, I am pleased to have been a part of this.”

Council to consider street projects Jessica Lowe/Daily News IPTV Producer/Director Patrick Boberg films Dawn Bleeker of Newton with her pet mini pig Joy during a visit to SHARE Preschool in Newton.

time info is Fridays at 7 a.m. with a repeat at 4 p.m., and airing again Saturday at 7 a.m.”

Dawn Bleeker, along with her family, take Joy to area preschools and visit nursing homes to share tricks, stories and information about owning a mini pig.

For the taping of the IPTV show Bleeker and Joy visited SHARE Preschool where Joy showed off many of her tricks. Some of her tricks include sitting, giving kisses, honking a horn, pushing

balls on the floor, bowling, going through a tunnel and even playing the piano with her snout.

“Depending on the difficulty of the trick, it can take Joy seconds to hours,” Bleeker said. ”Honking the bike horn took seconds because I put peanut butter on the rubber end. She caught on very quickly that if she bit down, the horn would sound and she would get another treat.

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Several public works projects are on the agenda for the Newton City Council on Monday. Two of the projects involve street work throughout the city, while the third is a sanitary sewer lining project.

A public hearing will be held before a resolution goes before the council to award the

contract for the South Second Avenue improvement project.

The project includes pavement scarification and asphalt resurfacing, reconstructing the north and south curb and gutter, storm sewer upgrades, sidewalk replacement, streetscape trees and lighting and pedestrian curb ramp improvements at intersections.

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What will the Newton hosts Main Street new school admin Iowa Spring Workshop building be called?

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Mike Moran’s presentation at Monday’s Newton Community School District Board of Education meeting didn’t lead to any immediate action.

However, Moran became the first person to present a written proposal to name the district’s new administration building, and his comments about Basics & Beyond and the district’s disciplinary program provoked an interesting discussion.

Moran, who took over as the Basics & Beyond principal in February, is trying to set up a vision and a new image of the alternative high school program.

He not only brought in the acronym WEST — “Where Everyone Succeeds Together” — as a name for the building, but he also urged the board to consider renaming both Basics & Beyond and DAP, the Disciplinary Alternative Program.

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By Kate Malott Newton Daily News

Newton Main Street hosted about 85 individuals from around the state Wednesday and Thursday for the Main Street Iowa Spring Workshop held at The First United Methodist Church.

The spring workshop served as a training for the 52 state Main Street programs with a focus on fundraising and investment drives.

“Three times during the year we bring the Kate Malott/Daily News Main Street Iowa network Erin Chambers, City of Newton Director of Planning and Zoning, gives a group of together for training, Main Street Iowa district representatives a tour of the Newton Main Street district.

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Chambers highlighted the streetscape plan projects and the organizations support from the city.

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Kids Talk

The Newton Daily News recently visited the Capitol II Theatre and asked students:

Who is your favorite Little Rascal?

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Lunch Menu Monday: Mini corndogs, baked beans, sweet potato fries, orange slices and trail mix. Tuesday: Cheeseburger with tomato, lettuce and pickles, baked potato wedges, cantaloupe and grapes.

Wednesday: Garlic cheese bread, spinach salad with tomato, steamed corn and mixed fruit. Thursday: Chili with crackers, cauliflower, green peppers, applesauce and a homemade cinnamon roll. Friday: Chicken sandwich, smiley fries, baby carrots and raisins.

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Submitted Photo The Berg Middle School students visited many historic places on their recent trip, including the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

Berg students’ visits to D.C., New York highlight county spring break trips

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News After extensive fundraising, a group of Berg Middle School students saw many important sites on their spring break visit to both Washington, D.C. and New York City.

The group of about 73 students, 16 adults and seven chaperones kept busy on the short, four-day trip, but still made it to several unique national landmarks in the nation’s capital. Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Kennedy gravesites, the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the Supreme Court, the White Hourse and the Smithsonian Complex were among the places visited.

The New York City destinations included the Statue of Liberty, a performance of “The Lion King” on Broadway, Central Park and a taping of “The Today Show.”

The Berg students traveled on the famous New York City subway system, randomly running into the city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio.

“A small group of us were able to chat with him for about five minutes and we get got a few pictures,” Stewart said. “Some of us were even interviewed by a reporter from New York Newsday. We were also filmed by ABC News.”

The trip and its fundraising were largely organized by teachers Tara Zehr and Ty-

Submitted Photo The Newton High School Cardinal Regiment Band takes a major trip to perform every four years. The Regiment recently performed at Universal Studios in Florida.

ler Stewart. Newton Community School District Board Member Andy Elbert took time during Monday’s regular meeting to commend Stewart, Zehr and all the adults and students who made the spectacular trip happen.

Stewart said the trip was unique in Berg Middle School history — certainly in terms of the scale.

Other county school groups also took unique spring break trips this year. New-

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ton High School’s Cardinal Regiment had 84 students and seven chaperones perform and see sights in central Florida, as did dozens of Prairie City-Monroe band members, singers and other students who performed.

Lynville-Sully musicians traveled and performed in New Orleans.

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Tuesday: 4:15 p.m., girls varsity and junior varsity tennis match at Aurora Heights; 5:30 p.m., boys junior varsity soccer game at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 6 to 10 p.m., spring concert at Newton High School; 7 p.m., boys varsity soccer game at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Wednesday: 9:45 a.m., senior interview prep at Newton High School; 5 to 9 p.m., Cafe dress rehearsal at Newton High School. Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., senior graduation order delivery at Newton High School; 11 a.m., senior class meeting at Newton High School; 3:30 to 6 p.m., All Star Band rehearsal at Newton High School; 4:15 p.m., girls varsity and junior varsity tennis match at Aurora Heights; 4:30 p.m., girls middle school track meet at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Friday: 7 to 9 p.m., Cafe at Newton High School. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., ACT testing at Newton High School; 9:30 a.m., girls and boys varsity track meet at Lacey Sports Complex in Oskaloosa.

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Local & State News Workshop Continued from Page 1A networking and deep dives into technical topics. Here in Newton, we had a central location that had the facilities in the downtown district to host the training,” Main Street Iowa State Coordinator Michael Wagler said.

On Wednesday, the workshop began with a “Sustainability, Success and Fundraising” presentation from nonprofit facilitator Andy Robinson, of Vermont, who has worked with volunteer leaders in 47 states in his 35 year career.

Main Street representatives also learned about redefining fundraising, the psychology of fundraising and board engagement before an evening hospitality party held in the former Speakeasy building.

On Tuesday, the workshop included a challenge grants panel discussion and round tables about different grant programs available and grant writing techniques.

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of Directors President Graham Sullivan gave a presentation about the programs progress, and Linda Klepinger, Larry Hurto, Erin Chambers and Newton Main Street Program Director Andrew Bass led group tours around the Newton Main Street district.

Main Street Cultural District Ames Executive Director Cindy Hicks attended the two-day event and said she enjoys the opportunity to share insights with other Main Street directors.

“It’s always nice to gather with other people who do the same job as you and learn from them and to see what is being successful in other communities so that you can take that back to your community,” she said.

Hicks spent many years with Main Street Kansas before coming to Iowa, and she sees Newton’s downtown district stands out as asset to the community.

“You look at downtown Newton and there are cars, there are people, there is business happening, and that is

really something special because there are main streets across the country that are dying, and Newton has taken steps to see that their main street doesn’t become one of those,” Hicks said.

Main Street Iowa is part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and is a state-funded organization. Its goal is economic development within the context of historic preservation and focuses on economic restructuring, design, organization and promotion to create a positive image for downtown districts.

Newton Main Street received its designation in 2014 and its initial three-year pledge drive concludes at the end of 2016. Representatives will begin another three-year pledge drive in the coming months.

“The Main Street Program in Iowa is just fabulous,” Hicks said. “They really do a great job of supporting all of the communities that are a part of their program and we all benefit from it, and we all benefit from events like this, and especial in Newton. This is really a nice little town.”

Kate Malott/Daily News Newton Historic Preservation Commission Vice Chair Larry Hurto gives a group of Main Street Iowa district representatives a historical tour of the Newton Main Street district Thursday.

Other board members include vice president Kathy Winn, treasurer Tracy Taylor, secretary Danielle Rogers as well as Bruce Showalter, Lonnie Portner, Rita Reinheimer,

Council Continued from Page 1A A low bid from TK Concrete, Inc. in Pella of $1.18 million is recommended by city staff.

Also recommended is the purchase of street light poles and fixtures from Lamplight Industries for $134,644.

The second street project before the council is Lincoln Street paving project. A public hearing will also be held on the topic before the resolution goes before the council.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Several public works items are set to go before the Newton City Council at Monday night’s regular meeting. One of those items is a public hearing and a proposed resolution to award a contract for the South Second Avenue improvement project.

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The project includes lining approximately 6,508 lineal feet of sanitary sewer main and 26 manholes along with two added alternates for an additional 3,732 lineal feet of lining work.

The base project along with both alternates are recommended for approval to low bidder Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC of Hudson for $407,068.

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The paving project would turn the gravel road into a 24 foot wide paved roadway with ditches. The south part of the roadway will have a six foot wide paved shoulder to accommodate golf cart traffic during race events.

City staff recommends awarding to the bid to Manatts, Inc. of Brooklyn for $628,800.

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Thank you Thanks to everyone who sent a card, note, phone call or flowers to make our 70th Anniversary so special. We received Best Wishes from friends and relatives that we haven’t seen or heard from for years. We so much enjoyed each and every one. They brought back many fond memories. We will re-read them many times. God bless all of you!

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Economic development: a grass roots campaign

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Write On Kate Malott

Did you know that more people commute into Newton than commute out?

That was one fact I learned recently during a continuing education course at Newton DMACC. The course was a Newton leadership course led by the Newton Development Corporation, Jasper Community Foundation and DMACC and instructed by Evelyn George. Throughout the class, we had the privilege to take facility tours, hear from community leaders and ask directors questions in person.

I can’t say enough positive things about the class content, instructor and participation.

We started the class with the Real

Colors exercise that says from a general standpoint there are four types of people — orange, yellow, green and blue. I’m a blue which means I care about feelings.

I’m emotionally in-tune and want everyone to feel good, however, a lot of people I work closely with at home or work are oranges and yellows. It was a friendly, interesting lesson on communication efficiency. Not everyone wants a hug.

DMACC Business Resources Executive Director Kim Didier and Goodwill Career Center Director Miranda Kulis informed us about workforce development needs and challenges and the services they provide. We heard about business partnerships in the community and the demographics of the workforce in Newton. There is a need for trade and manufacturing jobs in the community.

We learned about city government

and services from mayor Mike Hansen and city analyst Natalie Umsted. We learned about education, roles of administration and the Berg bond issue from Newton school board president Sheri Benson and board member Travis Padget.

One of my favorite classes was with Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty and Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess who presented law enforcement and crisis management information. We learned about crime-free housing, mental health issues and that crime in Newton isn’t much different than crime other towns in similar size.

We also heard about health and human services with Skiff Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Sonja Ranck and United Way of Jasper County Executive Director Jessica Lowe.

Near the end of the class we learned about economic development challenges and opportunities with NDC Executive Director Frank Liebl and Hometown Pride Coach Jeff Davidson.

What was most apparent is that each of us are influential in the town’s eco-

nomic development. We have to be advocates for our town on a daily basis if we want to preserve our assets and invite new families and businesses.

The most enriching component of the course wasn’t just the information but the opportunity to “Get to Know” many who spend their time and energy making Newton a better place to live.

Since moving back to Newton four years ago, I’ve been able to witness the behind-the-scenes work invested into our town, and the leadership class brought it all together in a cohesive and collective manner.

The NDC provided us with a copy of its creed: be welcoming to strangers, speak positively about our community, don’t spread rumors, know the facts, be enthusiastic, work together to create better results, don’t dwell on the past, focus on the future, and don’t expect others to do it all, get involved.

If you want Newton to grow, you have to look ahead, have faith and speak up.

Economic development is a grass roots campaign and we have to collectively take part in our role at the forefront.

So Anyway Dana King

Move over Sherlock I love PBS. In fact, I enjoy it so much, I have been known to plan outings around its programming schedule.

There was a time when I would be hard pressed to admit it, but I’ve been a devout follower of public broadcasting since I was in high school more than 35 years ago.

Sure, there was “Sesame Street” and “The Electric Company” — always an option for those days you were home sick from school. Keep in mind, we had only three other channels and those were stations were airing shows no self-respecting tween would watch. But my real relationship with PBS began when I was in high school with “Dr. Who.” Back then, I would be up late doing homework and the good doctor was always there, on the small black and white TV in my bedroom. That was about nine doctors ago. But as with most high school infatuations, I moved on.

On to bigger and better things like “Benny Hill,” “A Fine Romance,” “Father, Dear Father” and “No Honestly” to name a few ... yes, that was just the beginning of my passion for British programming.

Granted, it started with the comedies, but as the years progressed, so did my appetite for the brashness, irony and genius of televised exports from the United Kingdom.

If there’s one thing I’ve discovered, if you want a good mystery look to the U.K. They have an extraordinary talent for crafting an exceptional, compelling story. Fortunately, a number of excellent “who-done-its” have been offered to viewers of PBS. Of course, there are even more available via streaming services, and I’ve found some doozies. A few suggestions for your binging pleasure this weekend would be “Happy Valley,” “Hinterland” and “Broadchurch.” If there’s one thing I can loose myself in, it’s solving a good murder along side my favorite limey sleuths.

• Contact Dana King at dking@shawmedia.com

NBA: The National Billboard Association?

By Jim Hightower Billboards must be living creatures, for they appear to propagate like breeding rabbits.

They spread everywhere, growing to enormous sizes while shouting corporate messages at us. Some even watch and track us with their digital eyes. Now, though, rather than billboards becoming human, we humans are becoming billboards. Literally.

For the love of money, the National Basketball Association is transforming its chief human asset — basketball players — into advertising placards that run, dribble, leap, twist, and dunk.

While individual golfers and racecar drivers have long splattered themselves with their sponsors’ logos, NBA teams are now planning to become the first major U.S. sports crews to sell ad space on their players’ gameday jerseys.

Chintzy? Well, yes — but not cheap. Team owners expect brand-name corporations to pay $10 million or more to have their logo plastered on the chests of basketball stars. Calling this a “stylistic move,” the mammon-worshipping owners say the ads will be modest — just a two-and-a-half inch patch displaying the corporate logo of, say, Budweiser, Bank of America, Hooters, or Viagra. The logos may seem small, but ESPN’s high-def TV cameras will focus on them and show them to viewers hundreds of times each game.

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The rabbits of Warren County

During my early days on our Farm Southwest of St. Marys, Iowa, times were plenty tough.

Everyone was still suffering effects of the Depression and years of severe drought. People found themselves scrimping and saving just to feed their families.

The generous supply of wild rabbits throughout the county dwindled rapidly during 1937 and early 1938, and for dual reasons. First was the continuing drought, and secondly, hunters

Kelley advocates for elderly I am retired and living on a fixed income. That’s why I support State Rep. Dan Kelley. It is difficult for me to pay all my bills since going on Social Security. I know that Dan has voted for several things that make my life easier and help me

everywhere were scouring the farmlands for this free food.

The scant remaining rabbit population became extremely alert and evasive. Old Timers say during these two years a very aggressive strain of rabbits developed. They began attacking dogs of all sizes and even young livestock out in the fields.

Then, a further shock factor.

Most of these rabbits became rabid, and came hopping right into rural farm yards attacking children and adults alike.

A county-wide alert went out, and people were forced to stay

in their homes as these rabid rabbits continued on their rampage. Foaming at the mouth they were biting and scratching everything in sight. Utter devastation!

Fortunately, a turn of events developed rapidly the last three days of March in 1938. These killer rabbits completely disappeared, never to be seen again.

This was indeed just in the nick of time so the story could be released throughout the country ... on April Fools’ Day.

continue to live in my own home.

These include more state money for education so that school districts shouldn’t have to raise property taxes. He has supported public health and other services that assist the elderly in living as independently as possible. Further, he has argued for more oversight of nursing homes and other care programs for the elderly. He worked

for more efforts to protect the elderly from abuse and exploitation.

As a senior, I paid close attention to politics and know when someone is a true friend of those of us in our “golden years.” State Rep. Dan Kelley has met the criteria to continue representing me.

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Clayton Mark Seals March 7, 2016 Chad and Jenna Seals, of Newton, announce the birth of their son, Clayton Mark Seals, born March 7, 2016, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. He weighed 8 pounds, 4.6 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. Clayton joins brother Wyatt Seals, 3.

Grandparents are Jeff and Andy Seals, of Newton, Mark and Laura Rickley, of Omaha, Neb., and Diane and Dave McCutcheon, of Omaha, Neb. Great-grandparents are Ora and Louise Seals, of Newton, Carol Reynek, of Omaha, Neb., and Dorothy and Don Prusha, of Omaha.

Submitted Photo Students of the Month for March were Alex Hutchinson and Jonah Keeton. Pictured is Kiwanis President, Jeff Pence presenting Hutchinson the book, “The Legend of Messy M’Cheany” by Kathie Lee Gifford, to be donated to The Gingerbread House Daycare and Preschool in her and Keeton’s names.

Inspire Iowa campaign kicks off National Donate Life Month Newton Daily News Inspire Iowa is an annual outreach campaign organized by Iowa Donor Network to increase organ, tissue and eye donor registrations across the state.

Each April, during National Donate Life Month, hospitals, health care organizations and IDN volunteers join together with the common goal to save and heal lives by inspiring Iowans to register yes to becoming organ, tissue

and eye donors.

Participants hold registration drives at their hospitals and at large community events to spread the life-saving and life-healing message of donation. Some organizations also host flag raising ceremonies to honor donors and their families for their immense generosity in choosing to share life. IDN works with participating organizations to coordinate registration events, provide registration and promotional

materials and assist with public relations activities.

Approximately 65 percent of adults are registered donors in Iowa.

Still, the number of people in need of transplants continues to outpace the number of donor organs.

On average, 22 people die each day in the United States because the organs they need are not donated in time. Registering your decision to become a donor is the most effective way to ensure you can save lives through dona-

Shareholders to receive fresh, local produce Community Supported Agriculture is a mutually beneficial agreement between customers and a local farm.

Customers pre-pay for a share of the farm’s produce and become shareholders in the farm. The grower agrees to deliver a wide selection of high quality produce weekly as it comes into season and provides a weekly newsletter to customers with farm updates, recipes and photos.

Customers get to invest their money directly in local food production, receive the best selection and prices, and develop an intimate connection with the growers, the seasons, the food and the land that produces it. Growers get an upfront and guaranteed financial commitment, which facilitates early season planning and purchases and develops long-term relationships with their customers.

Middle Way Farm is located just outside of Grinnell and for the first time this year will be offering a drop site in Newton. Shareholders may pick up their crops at Aurora Heights Park in Newton.

Those who are interested in learning about the farm and CSA membership may enjoy a farm-to-table meal Tuesday near Aurora Heights Park.

tion and serves as a sign of hope for those who continue to wait.

A significant piece of the Inspire Iowa campaign will be the release of Faces of Donation. Donor families and transplant recipients share how the decision to say “yes” to organ and tissue donation has impacted their lives. For more information about Iowa Donor Network activities please visit our website at www.iowadonornetwork. org.

Club News Kellogg Garden Club News Members of the Baxter Garden Club visited the Kellogg Garden Club at its March meeting. Pat Patty gave a demonstration on soil testing and understanding fertilizer labels.

Final plans were made for the Spring Tea to be held at Cornerstone Church at 1 p.m. on April 9. Tickets are only available prior to the tea. They can be purchased by calling 641-236-3533.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Zachary L. Cox, 22, of Newton, is charged with domestic abuse assault after authorities were called at 3:51 a.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of South 13th Avenue East.

Officers were called following an incomplete 911 call. When they arrived, they found Cox arguing with the victim in the yard. Officers saw a cut above the victim’s eye and she said Cox had hit her.

Cox said he tried to hit a wall and missed but did not mean to hit the

victim. A witness said Cox was on top of the victim trying to hit her.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Patrick T. Schafer, 35, of Newton, is charged with domestic abuse assault after authorities were called at 3:57 a.m. Thursday to the 600 block of East Third Street South. Officers were called and found Schafer had committed domestic abuse assault through physical contact that did not result in a visible bodily

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injury to the victim. Schafer is accused of entering a bedroom where the victim was sleeping and demanding a cell phone from her. He then placed her in a choke hold that did not restrict her airflow to get the phone. The victim then bit Schafer to get him to let go. The victim was also hit in the lip during the altercation. Shafer claimed to have been hit on his head and kicked in the abdomen, with no visible injuries. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Community Calendar Submit events and view more events online at www.newtondailynews.com

• Granny Basketball Game YMCA Fundraiser will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Berg Middle School in Newton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

• Valle Drive-In opening day will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Valle Drive-In Movie Theater in Newton.

• A pancake breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Mingo Community Center. Hosted by the Mingo Fire Department, all free will donations to be used for protective gear.

• A pancake breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Cabin in the Park in Kellogg. Free will donations accepted. Recipients of your donations over cost of the food will be the Iowa Lions Foundation, disaster arm of the Club and Jasper County Hospice.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• The 39th Annual Membership Banquet for Jasper County Ducks Unlimited will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Fore Seasons in Newton. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the raffles and silent auction, dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Contact Jake at 641-417-9820.

• “Booster Bash” will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at Sugar Grove Winery in Newton. Collins-Maxwell/Baxter athletic department inaugural fundraising event. The adult-only event costs $35 per person. The night includes a happy hour and dinner, highlights of the CMB athletic programs and a silent and live auction.

• YPJC Re-Prom will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive in Newton. Tickets can be purchased online at https://tikly.co/events/1077 for $25. Tickets will be available at the door the night of the event for $30. Re-Prom is a 21 and older only event.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• DMACC Celebration of the Literary Arts will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at DMACC Newton Campus on the Landing, 600 N. Second Ave. W. Writer and teacher Tim Bascom to read from his work as part of the annual Celebration of the Literary Arts Festival. For more information about the Newton event, contact Lauren Rice, 641-7911746 or lrrice@dmacc.edu.

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

• Wellness and Wellbeing: What About Me? will begin at 12:10 p.m. Monday at Jasper County Extension, 550 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

A seven part program that explores five essential elements of wellbeing including purpose, social, financial, physical, and community. Contact Joyce Lash/Joy Rouse at 515-250-5984 or jmrouse@ iastate.edu.

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Legs pulled and tales told on year’s most foolish day

DEAR READERS: I couldn’t let April Fools’ Day go by without featuring a few of the more colorful letters that have shown up in my mail recently: DEAR ABBY: I’m getting ready to undergo my first-ever prostate exam. To be honest, I’m a bit nervous.

What should I expect? Also, what’s the dress code for something like this? I’m thinking about wearing nice slacks and a collared shirt.

The doctor has been patient and kind. He hasn’t put any pressure on me.

I want this to be special. I’m thinking about bringing a bottle of wine. After all, it’s only the first time once. Advice?

— UNTOUCHED FROM THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEAR UNTOUCHED: Your attire isn’t as important as your attitude.

Just relax and let the doctor “handle” things. As to the wine, I have it on good authority that a nice bottle of cabernet sauvignon goes well with a prostate exam if you drink enough beforehand.

DEAR ABBY: I recently got a wedding invitation in the mail. However, it was meant for the previous occupants who used to live here. My question is, would it be wrong for me to crash the wedding? After all, I DID receive the invitation. I won’t make a fuss, and I’ll only be there for the free food. — LIKES GOOD DEALS IN MISSOURI DEAR LIKES: Like so many others.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend won’t stop asking me to marry him. The first time he proposed, we were in the middle of a fancy restaurant. It was very sweet. Naturally, I said yes.

He must have liked the way the restaurant patrons and staff applauded us. Since then, he has proposed to me at a basketball game, in a museum, at a crowded party and in five other restaurants. When I tell him to stop, he says he loves me so much and wants everyone to know.

What can I do about him? I feel he’s turning me into a con artist. We’re no better than those people who tell servers it’s their birthday just to get a piece of cake. — ENGAGED IN DECEIT DEAR ENGAGED: Your fiance appears to like repeat performances.

Now cross your fingers and hope he feels the same way about the wedding night.

DEAR ABBY: I love it when my husband mows the lawn. He does it shirtless and in his cutoff jeans, and it really gets me going. I’m so turned on by his pasty white skin and beer belly, it’s hard for me to control myself.

Unfortunately, he has the same effect on other women in the neighborhood. I see them peeking through their curtains, staring at him. One woman sits on her porch with binoculars, blatantly ogling my man.

What should I do? I considered telling my husband to remain fully clothed when he does yard work, but that punishes him far more than it does them. — HUFFY HOOSIER DEAR HOOSIER: Silly girl. With a husband so mesmerizing, think of the money you could make selling tickets!

DEAR ABBY: My dog Fred watches your column religiously. I don’t think he understands the written word, at least not completely. But he sure tries. He sits there and looks at it intently. Sometimes he slobbers over the horoscopes — he’s a Pisces — but never on your column.

I read your column out loud to him, too. He always barks during the funny parts. He’s the smartest dog I’ve ever seen. Abby, I just wanted you to know you have a four-legged fan out there.

— ROSIE IN ROSWELL DEAR ROSIE: I’m “aarf-ully” touched to know that Fred’s a fan.

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1 Man pleads not guilty to arson charge in icehouse fire

DES MOINES — An autopsy revealed that nine plastic baggies containing heroin were in the stomach of a Des Moines man who died after being found unconscious in his Polk County jail cell.

The Polk County sheriff ’s office announced the additional autopsy results Thursday for 38-year-old Lamont Walls.

He was pronounced dead at a hospital on March 25.

IOWA CITY — Education company Pearson has told the state it plans to eliminate nearly five dozen jobs at its Iowa City office.

Iowa Workforce Development communications director Courtney Greene said Pearson notified the agency Tuesday that it would lay off 57 employees in about 30 days. The company gave no reason for the cutback. In January Pearson said it would be trimming its global workforce of 40,000 by about 10 percent.

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GENEVA — A parolee accused of burning an icehouse on a rural northern Iowa property has pleaded not guilty.

Brandon Deetz also pleaded not guilty this week to theft and driving under the influence. His trial is scheduled to begin May 17 in Franklin County District Court.

Authorities say Deetz was arrested after deputies stopped a car that witnesses spotted leaving the fire scene near Geneva on March 9. Deetz was on parole for 2012 arson convictions when he was arrested.

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Iowan gets five years for child endangerment MASON CITY — A Mason City man accused of fracturing an infant’s ribs has been given up to five years in prison.

Twenty-one-year-old D’Airio Cryer was sentenced Wednesday. He’d pleaded guilty to two felony counts of child endangerment.

Cryer was accused of pushing a bulb syringe up an infant’s nose in December, causing a small gash, and accused of squeezing the child so hard several ribs were fractured.

Nebraska jailer pleads not guilty to child sex charges

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — Three Iowa child sex cases against a Nebraska jail officer have been consolidated. Shawn Beu has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child pornography. His trial is scheduled to begin June 1 in Pottawattamie County District Court. A judge has barred most of the court documents from public scrutiny.

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Gov. Branstad signs bill into law legalizing gun suppressors GRINNELL (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill into law that legalizes the use of gun suppressors in Iowa.

Branstad signed the bill Thursday at a firearms supplier in Grinnell. It goes into effect immediately and makes Iowa one of at least 40 states to legalize the device, also known as a silencer. The legislation

passed earlier this session 46-4 in the Senate and 7821 in the House.

A supBranstad pressor is designed to silence or muffle the sound of a weapon that

is fired. Supporters say it reduces potential damage to hearing. A gun safety advocacy group registered against the bill.

Suppressors are regulated by federal law.

Iowa residents who purchase such a device will need to pass a background check and pay a fee, among other requirements.

Lawmakers remain tightlipped on state budget details DES MOINES (AP) — Leaders in the split Iowa Legislature say they’re still negotiating a deal over the state budget, but they remain tight-lipped on releasing more details.

Lawmakers for the Democratic-controlled Senate and the Republican-majority House said Thursday they’re work-

ing together to reach an agreement on the budget that goes into effect in July.

Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, a Council Bluffs Democrat, says there’s been “frank discussions” and there are “significant differences.” House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, a Clear Lake Republican, says

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Kelley the House. Sens. Chaz Allen and Amy Sinclair and Rep. Greg Heartsill all voted in favor of the bill. Rep. Dan Kelley voted against it.

there’s been progress but GOP leaders “have to take things off the table” that the Senate may want. Both lawmakers refused to elaborate.

Each side agrees there’s about $7.35 billion available. Gov. Terry Branstad also released updated budget recommendations Thursday that reflect that target.

Midwest economic survey index rises for third time in 3 months OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Figures from a survey of supply managers in nine Midwest and Plains states have risen for the third month in a row, suggesting more improvement in the regional economy.

A report issued Friday says the Mid-American

Business Conditions Index rose to 50.6 in March from 50.5 in February and 48.3 in January. The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests economic growth. A score

below that suggests decline.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says a strong U.S. dollar and economic weakness among the nation’s chief trading partners continues to slow regional growth.

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

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

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Teressa Clark. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship. 641-227-3402 www.baxterbethanyucc.org Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

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

Call 641-792-2473.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. – Pastor Mark Young. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship. Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. Family Unity Night supper, 6:15 p.m. Classes. Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

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

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

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

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

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

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

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor; Eddie Franklin/Tom McCoure, co-pastors. Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm. Last Wednesday of the month-free community supper at 6pm.

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter Check us out on Facebook 218 S. Main Baxter, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

Congregational United Church Of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton. Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor: Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:15am.

Accessible to all. Bible Study Thursdays 5:00pm. Christian Education together with First United Methodist Church (held there) for children of all ages Wed. 5:30pm (age 2-8th grade).

No matter who you are or where you area on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/Newton UCC. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy & Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, Wednesdays: AWANAS 6:308pm, Youth Group 6:30-8pm, Adult Bible Study 7-8pm. Happy Harvesters 1st Thursday of the month at noon. Men’s Breakfast 1st Saturday of the month at 8am. Ladies Brunch 2nd Saturday of the month at 8:30am.

For more info: www.CBFnewton.com

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

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m.

Wednesday and 9:15 a.m. Sunday until service time. Haven Kid’s Ministry at 6:50 Wednesdays Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com

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

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

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

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

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

Killduff United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 10:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

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

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

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

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, 674-3752.

Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer. During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org

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

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00am, Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 am; Sunday School for teens & adults 9:00am; Worship Service 10:15am. Coffee time 8:45-10:00am. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30am.

Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

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

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 151 60th Ave., Prairie City Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service 10 am Sunday School pcumc@q.com (515) 994-2354

Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

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

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. – Pastor Mark Young. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Adult Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship. Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. Family Unity Night supper, 6:15 p.m. Classes Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

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

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

641-792-3934. All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E. Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:30 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship, easy access - no steps; 5:30 pm Saturday service - Everyone is welcome!

Hope Assembly of God 126 E. Howard St., Colfax 515-674-3700 Sunday school 9 am.

Sunday Worship service 10 am.

Wednesday Bible Study 6pm.

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

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

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

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

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

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

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

10:10 am service.

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

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

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

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

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

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

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

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

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray St. Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service Office Hours: 10am-2pm M-F 515-994-2354(515) 994-2354 Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Reasnor United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 8:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Jerry Duval Saturday Services 3:00 pm; Worship 2:00 pm Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Tuesday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

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

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

641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5 mi. west of Sully, Pastor Ken Ahntholz, Worship 9:00 am; Contact Parish office 641-798-4651.

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

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

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

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

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Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

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

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

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By Barbara Rodriguez The Associated Press DES MOINES — Following several delays, Iowa’s $4.2 billion Medicaid program will switch to private management on Friday. Some health advocacy groups have criticized the transition, originally slated to go into effect on Jan. 1 but delayed by federal officials amid concern about readiness.

Democrats continue to argue the system isn’t ready, and lawmakers in the split Legislature are still debating what state oversight should be in place under the new system. State officials have said lingering issues over communication and expected services are being addressed.

At least 40 states have privatized some portion of their Medicaid services. But there are only a handful of states that have switched their entire system to private management.

As the new system begins, here are five things to keep in mind: WHAT’S AT STAKE? Medicaid provides health care services to about 560,000 poor and

disabled Iowa residents, including 40,000 children under a program known as hawk-i. Both state and federal dollars pay for the program, which has been handled by the Iowa Department of Human Services.

Gov. Terry Branstad and DHS officials say the Medicaid program is gradually taking up more of the state budget. They contend a switch to private management, first announced in 2015, will save money and provide better care. Initially, they said it would save $51 million for the first six months of 2016, but the launch has since been delayed and that figure has become uncertain. Critics say they continue to receive complaints from constituents expressing confusion and concern about their Medicaid coverage.

The issue will enter a new chapter Friday as critics and supporters see how services are actually provided.

WHO’S IN CHARGE? Three private, outof-state companies — AmeriHealth Caritas, Amerigroup and UnitedHealthcare — won a bid last year to oversee Med-

icaid. Program recipients have been assigned to one of the companies, also known as managed care organizations, based on factors such as keeping multiple family members with one provider.

Representatives for the companies have testified that they’re ready, but several lawmakers have expressed reservations. Those lawmakers, primarily in the Democratic-controlled Senate, have questioned whether there’s adequate coverage available around the state and what level of data will be available to review the system.

CAN PATIENTS KEEP THEIR DOCTORS? It depends. Medicaid is offered through service providers such as doctors and other medical professionals and specialists. A Medicaid recipient should be able to keep his or her doctor if that medical professional has contracted with the same insurance company assigned to them. A doctor without a contract will be considered out-of-network, and it’s unclear how many will accept Medicaid under such a system. A doctor

is also considered out-ofnetwork if they’re contracted but the insurance company differs from the one assigned or picked by the Medicaid recipient.

The expectation is that recipients should find services that are in-network. DHS spokeswoman Amy Lorentzen McCoy says Medicaid patients will be able to switch their assigned insurance company to one that is contracted with their doctor. She also says there’s a system in place to ensure patients can keep their current care, from 90 days to one year for some services.

DHS has provided data that show most service providers have signed a contract with at least one of the managed care organizations. The agency says 96 percent had signed with at least one insurance company by Wednesday, about 75 percent with two and more than 68 percent with all three.

Health advocacy groups and lawmakers say they’ve received anecdotal evidence through letters and phone calls that some Medicaid recipients will need to travel long distances to

receive in-network services.

WHERE DO PATIENTS GO TO ISSUE COMPLAINTS? Medicaid recipients have been instructed to contact their new insurance providers if they have complaints or want to appeal a claim. The system for an independent review of more serious cases may be trickier.

Iowa has an ombudsman’s office — an independent arm within the administrative system — that is designed to receive such complaints. A Medicaid-focused ombudsman’s office was created last year, but the office has limited staff and their scope is technically aimed at certain patients who are in long-term care facilities and receive other similar services. That covers about 57,000 of the roughly 560,000 patients.

Deanna Clingan-Fischer, the state long-term care ombudsman, said her office has received phone calls from confused Medicaid recipients and her office won’t turn away inquiries from any Medicaid patient.

She encouraged patients to educate themselves about the new system.

“Read the literature, read the material, talk to people ... what are my rights and responsibilities?” she said.

WILL THERE BE MORE STATE OVERSIGHT? Iowa lawmakers are wrapping up the current legislative session and they have yet to agree on a measure that would provide more state oversight of the Medicaid program under private management. The Democratic-controlled Senate has voted in support of legislation that would require the three insurance companies to provide more information to the state about how the system is working.

The Republican-majority House has not taken up the legislation, but leaders say they’re working on their own oversight language that could be added to a budget bill.

The session is slated to wrap up in mid-April, and it’s unclear what may reach Branstad’s desk.

Senate President Pam Jochum, D-Dubuque, said the Senate is committed to passing oversight. “We have to do something. We cannot just let this system sit and not hold it accountable.”

Classic Movie Club to view ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Wednesday Classic Movie Club – ‘Singin’ In the Rain’ The library’s new Classic Movie Club will present the Gene Kelly musical, “Singin’ in the Rain,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. This 1952 film depicts three Hollywood actors caught up in the 1920s transition from silent films to “talkies.” Coffee and treats included.

Ladies Library Lock-In Ladies, ever wonder what happens at the library after closing hours? Now is your chance to find out on 6 p.m.

April 9 to 9 a.m. April 10. Join us for movies, games, adult coloring, and more. Pizza dinner, breakfast donuts and beverages will be provided. Participants must bring their own sleeping gear. If you would like to come just for the movie and coloring, participants may join and leave at 10 p.m. when the library doors will lock. Requested donations of $20 per person for the

lock-in. Funds raised will go towards installing lawn tables and improving the library landscaping. To save your spot, call 641-792-4108. Open to ladies only, aged 25 and older.

Computer Classes for Beginners Computer classes have returned.

During the month of April, the library will be offering “Computers 101,” an introduction to keyboard operation, desktop navigation and basic computer use. No prior computer experience necessary. Classes will be offered on April 14, 19 and 27. Call Rebecca at 641-792-4108 or visit the information desk to register.

Five Free Song Downloads A Week Freegal Music now allows five free song downloads a week. These songs are yours to keep and all you need is a library card. Go to www.freegalmusic.com to download music today or download the Freegal Music app through your app store. Find today’s newest hits along with hits from the past. Songs are MP3 and iTunes compatible.

Adult Coloring Relax with adult coloring at the library at 6 p.m. April 11 in the meeting room. The latest artistic craze is coloring books for adults. Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns. They offer a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity. All materials provided. Participants are allowed bring their own coloring utensils if they prefer certain kinds.

DASH for the STASH April is financial literacy month and in celebration the Newton Public Library will be participating in DASH for the STASH, an investor education program and contest taking place through May 15. Library patrons are invited to compete for a chance to win a $1,000 IRA contribution. Just visit the information desk and answer four quiz questions to play.

Tablets & eBooks To learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks you can stop at the information desk at any time during regular hours for help. If you would like more help with your device (setting up email, changing settings, etc.) please call the library to make an appointment with Rebecca, 641-7924108. We offer many digital services and we want to make sure you can access them with your devices.

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Lottery group seeks to dismiss lawsuit over rigged jackpot IOWA CITY (AP) — A group of state lotteries has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a jackpot winner who argues he was shortchanged by millions of dollars because the prior drawing was rigged by one of its employees.

In court documents filed this week, the Multi-State Lottery Association argued that Iowa resident Larry Dawson does not have legal standing to sue because his “claimed injury is merely speculative and hypothetical, and therefore cannot be redressed.”

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After the rigged jackpot, the Hot Lotto prize reset to its $1 million base. Dawson won the game’s next jackpot, worth $9 million, in May 2011. He argues that, under the rules of the game, the money from the rigged drawing should have rolled over and created a $25.5 million pool for the jackpot he won rather than being shared by the states as an unclaimed prize.

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Therefore, the likelihood of someone winning the jackpot before Dawson would have increased and the $9 million jackpot he won “may very well have been less,” they wrote.

One of Dawson’s attorneys, Nicholas Mauro, said Thursday that Dawson’s injuries weren’t hypothetical.

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Joy Continued from Page 1A Teaching Joy to take rings off a baby ring stacker toy took a few hours spread out over many days. I’m still working with her to perfect putting the ring back on the stick,” Bleeker said.

With an impressive arsenal of tricks, Joy entertained the preschoolers, parents and teachers at SHARE on Wednesday, and soon she will have a statewide audience on TV. Bleeker said she hopes people enjoy learning more about Joy and mini pigs as pets.

“I think it’s great for people, kids to see Joy in action so they can be educated on mini pigs,” Bleeker said. “People are always amazed at the intelligence of mini pigs.

They start comparing mini pigs to their pet dogs and realize they are similar to having a pet dog or that Joy can do more things than their pet dog. People start looking at mini pigs as pets.”

Boberg said featuring Joy on “ITPV KIDS Clubhouse” will offer children around the

Naming Continued from Page 1A “Almost everyone I’ve talked to hates those names,” Moran said.

“And no one really seems to know what DAP is.

We’re trying to come up with more respectful names that tell a little about each program.

Teachers I talk to at the high school can’t wait until we change them.”

Best known in New-

Iowa Public Television Photo IPTV Producer/Director Patrick Boberg poses for a photo with the class during a visit to SHARE Preschool and filming with Joy the pig.

state an opportunity to learn about a unique pet and see pigs in a different light.

“Simply put, Joy stands out because she is a pig,” Boberg said. “I’m sure plenty of Iowa kids grow up in pig farming families, but I doubt many of them grow up with pet mini pigs that have their own room in the house and are allowed to sit on the family couch. I’m sure the kids who see Joy on the show will have the same

ton as the former HyVee West building, the “west” concept seems to be familiar. Moran mentioned a number of variations of the word “west,” along with Cardinals or Cards, to use as possible names for Basics, DAP, both, or the entire building. There was also discussion of naming the new board room, or professional development meeting area, that will be the largest and most multi-functional room

Piggy Fashion Not only is Joy a soon-to-be TV star, she is also a pig fashion icon.

Joy’s movie theater popcorn dress and tutu she’ll be wearing on her IPTV debut was made especially for the Newton pig by Snort Life, an online store for mini pig clothing and accessories.

“I had the outfit custom made by another fellow mini pig owner from Florida that started a pig clothing business called Snort Life,” said Dawn Bleeker, Joy’s owner.

“I wanted the fabric to be theater or popcorn themed, so the owner and I went out on the Internet to find fabric to match my idea.”

The outfit turned out so well now other piggys wanting to be fashionable can order an identical version of Joy’s Pop’n Tutu Dress at snortlife.com for $39.99.

Jessica Lowe/Daily News After showing off a number of her tricks including playing a piano, bowling and giving kisses, Joy the pig waits for her marshmallow treat from her owner Dawn Bleeker of Newton.

excited reaction the Newton kids had to her.”

Whether stardom works out for Joy or not she seems pretty content on getting marshmallows as treats for her tricks but Hollywood may not be far off since

the pet pig already has one new fan in the TV industry.

“Well, now that I’ve seen a pig play the piano, stack rings and honk a bike horn, I will never again joke about pigs flying,” Boberg said.

in the building.

Moran stressed his recommendations were strictly for board information, and are not formal proposals that require action.

Students who graduate from Basics & Beyond receive a Newton High School diploma.

DAP is a sort of in-school suspension program that ranges in duration from five school days to an entire school year. Both DAP and Basics are cur-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Basics & Beyond Principal Mike Moran brought ideas to Monday’s regular Newton Board of Education meeting for a name for the remodeled administration building. His main recommendation was to call it the WEST Center, for “Where Everyone Succeeds Together.”

rently housed in the Emerson Hough building.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan stressed during the discussion that only specialized state funding for facilities is being used for the new administration building. He also pointed out that moving Basics, DAP, preschool, the Heartland AEA and several district offices

and its main meeting facility out of the Emerson Hough building will allow the NCSD to use Emerson Hough as regular elementary school again.

The Emerson Hough building — one of the district’s most cherished facilities — was built in 1926.

Moran said he’s flexible about use of the words

“academy” or “center” in the new names.

“It’s not Newton High School, but it is a high school,” Moran said regarding Basics & Beyond.

“With the name West, many places have been named simply based on a point of the compass.”

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

University of Iowa announces students on honors lists President’s List IOWA CITY — Students named to the president’s list for the fall 2015 semester from the area include Kyle Doerring, of Newton; Allison Jones, of Newton; Lauren Peters, of Prairie City; Madeline Peters, of Prairie City and David Gjersvik, of Runnells.

Dean’s List IOWA CITY — The

following local students have been named to the University, of Iowa’s dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester: Alex Flora, of Baxter; Taylor Ross, of Baxter; Elissa Opfer, of Colfax; Madison Poage, of Collins; Miranda Huebner, of Kellogg; Chase Keuning, of Monroe; Jesse Cochran, of Newton; Kyle Doerring, of Newton; Jaelyn Dougan, of Newton; Benjamin

Ellis, of Newton; Allison Jones, of Newton; Kelly Murphy, of Newton; Elizebeth Payton, of Newton; Nicholas Pritchard, of Newton; Brian Rose, of Newton; Megan Sorenson, of Newton; Lauren Peters, of Prairie City; Madeline Peters, of Prairie City; Victoria Bricker, of Runnells; David Gjersvik, of Runnells; and Peyton Smith, of Runnells.

Local students named to University of Northwestern - St. Paul dean’s list Newton Daily News ST. PAUL, Minn. — Lauren Griggs, of Newton, and Miranda Nikkel, of Sully, were named

to the fall 2015 semester dean’s list at University of Northwestern - St. Paul. The dean’s list includes full-time students with a grade point aver-

age during the semester of 3.65 or higher.

Griggs is majoring in communication studies. Nikkel is studying ministry.

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PLEASANT HILL — Newton High’s Cardinal boys nailed down a solid 3-1 victory over host Southeast Polk’s Rams Thursday. In the season opener, senior forward Nick Rusk found the net twice for the Cardinals.

“It was a good victory for our team. Our fitness work at Maytag Park played an important role in our success tonight,” Newton head coach Sackda Viravong said. “Our players were fresher and played tirelessly all over the field.”

Rusk scored the first goal of the game at the 27:10 mark of the first half. The Cardinals were up 1-0 at halftime. Viravong said Rusk was resilient and made good running routes for his two goals.

Newton took advantage of a mistake by the Rams’ goalkeeper for its second goal. Senior forward Griffin Engle, who came off the bench, took a pass from junior midfielder Josh Ventling to score with 20:16 on the clock.

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Newton girls’ track team takes third at Boone Invitational

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BOONE — A year ago Newton High’s girls weren’t able to open their track season at Boone Girls’ Invitational because of inclement weather. The weather was better Thursday and the Cardinals began the 2016 outdoor track season as scheduled.

Newton finished third with 99 points behind team champion Des Moines Roosevelt with 152 points and host Boone with 134 points. Marshalltown was fourth with 45 points followed by Fort Dodge with 44 points.

Sophomore Haley Revell had the lone event victory for the Cardinals. Revell won the shot put with a throw of 32 feet, 6 inches. Ali Bestell, another

sophomore, was sixth in the event at 28-4 3/4.

Bestell placed second in the discus with a toss of 103 feet while Revell was fourth at 99-10.

Sophomore Hannah Boecker finished in a three-way tie for second in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4-8, and freshman Abbie Barr was fifth at 4-6. Junior Kenna Winther took fifth in the long jump with a leap of 14-11.

On the track, senior Sydney Jenkins ran second in the 400-meter dash in 1 minute, 3.03 seconds and junior Sydney Hook was fifth in 1:18.83. Senior Alex Hutchinson was fifth in the 200-meter dash in 29.09 seconds and senior Elise Axtell took sixth in the 100 meters in 14.45.

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Newton Rugby opens 2016 season Friday

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton Rugby opens its 2016 Iowa Youth Rugby Association season Friday. Newton begins its sixth season playing in the IAYRA high school boys’ contact league under co-head coaches Bill Reed and Justin Liston.

Rugby is a club sport. It is not a sanctioned varsity sport by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or the Iowa Girls High school Athletic Union. In 2013, Newton’s Cardinals won the IAYRA Class 1A state championship.

“We have a good mix of veteran players and newcomers,” Reed said. “We have had some pretty good practices leading up to our first competition.”

The IAYRA teams play rugby sevens, which is a cutdown version of rugby union.

Everything is in sevens with seven players a side on the field and seven-minute halves.

Tries — scoring plays — are seven points.

Newton plays in the Class 2A division, which has 14 teams in central Iowa and three teams in eastern Iowa.

The Cardinals were 1-10-2 in 2015 and went 0-5 in the 2A Blue Division.

Back for his fourth season on the team is senior Jacob Smith. Senior Antonio Tell-

Newton Rugby 2016 schedule April 1 — at Southeast Polk: Marion, 6:40 p.m.

Cedar Falls 8 p.m.

April 8 — at Ankeny Des Moines Lincoln 7:30 p.m.

Des Moines North 8:40 p.m.

April 15 — Newton Dowling, 6:20 p.m.

Waterloo East, 9 p.m.

April 22 — at Southeast Warren Van Meter, 6:30 p.m.

Indianola, 7:50 p.m.

April 29 — at DM Lincoln Centennial, 8 p.m.

DM Hoover, 8:40 p.m.

May 6 — at Southeast Polk WDM Valley, 7:30 p.m.

DM Roosevelt, 8 p.m.

May 10 — Substate Home games in bold

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton Rugby’s Jacob Smith, left, looks for the ball to come out of the scrum during a game last season.

Smith, a senior, is the lone fourth-year player on the 2016 Newton Rugby club team.

ez-Jordan and junior Riley Nine are three-year players while juniors Zach Bayne and Jace Weldon will be playing their second season of rugby for Newton.

New to the team are juniors

Trent Brady and Logan Zibert, sophomores Charles Bowen and Joe Busch and freshmen Ethan Brady and Damir Gumerov.

“We are going to really lean on our returning players. They

Busted:

Madness reigns among brackets You all know I don’t pay much attention to NCAA tournament games or brackets. With all the gnashing of teeth, groaning, wringing of hands and etc. on social media, regular media outlets and in office and personal bracket pools all over, no one could ignore the madness which busted brackets last week.

Of course, three of the “unexpected” losses involved the three Iowa college teams in the NCAA tournament.

A lot of the brackets were busted wide open within the first two days of March Madness. Remember the Michigan State loss then last weekend Kansas was toppled. Those were the top two most popular choices to win it all.

There’s plenty more. This weekend’s Final Four had one No. 1 in North

The Pressbox Jocelyn Sheets Carolina and two No. 2 selections in Oklahoma and Villanova, who felled the overall top-seeded Jayhawks. Then you throw in the Cinderella of the Big Dance — a No. 10 Syracuse.

By the way, I didn’t cry when the Nova Wildcats defeated KU. Sure, I know, I know, I’m supposed to cheer for the teams from my home state and for Big 12 teams. Not going to happen.

I graduated from Kansas State and KU is our arch-rival. The only time, and I mean the only time, I cheer for a KU team in any sport is if a win by the dreaded Jayhawks will benefit my KSU Wildcats.

My nephew Stephen told me he had “Nova” winning the title. Not that he cares — hey, we’re a wrestling family — but he told me for his college sports psychology class they had to fill out

learned a lot last year,” Liston said. “With hard work we improved throughout the season last year and are looking to continue that this season.”

Newton’s rugby team plays two games each Friday during

brackets.

So, who do I have winning it all? I don’t have a problem with any of the four getting to be featured in the “One Shining Moment” at the end Monday night. I kind of lean toward Oklahoma because of their head coach Lon Kruger, a former K-State player and head coach.

Speaking of Final Fours, did you see the ridiculousness of a Boston Globe columnist’s tweet last Saturday about the NCAA women’s basketball tournament? UConn had just rolled over Mississippi State in a third-round tournament game.

“UConn Women beat Miss St. 9838 in NCAA tourney. Hate to punish them for being great, but they are killing women’s game. Watch? No thanks” Dan Shaughnessy’s tweet read.

UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma responded in telling Shaughnessy not to watch.

“Spend your time on things you think are important. If you don’t think this is important, don’t pay any attention to it. The fact you have to com-

the season. The team’s April schedule starts Friday — at 6:40 p.m. against Marion and 8 p.m. against Cedar Falls — at Southeast Polk’s soccer complex outside of Altoona.

Newton hosts one Friday night of club games this season. Newton is at home April 15. It plays a 6:20 p.m. game against Dowling and a 9 p.m. game against Waterloo East at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

“We are looking at the season as a whole, we will probably take our lumps at the start of the start of the season, but hope to be making big strides by the end of April,” Liston said.

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ment on it. That says something about you, doesn’t it? When Tiger Woods was playing golf nobody said he ruined the game of golf. In fact, Tiger was good for the game. He made everyone else play better. There are a lot better writers than Dan Shaughnessy, but that doesn’t mean he’s bad for the game,” Auiemma said.

Quite so, I say. No one was talking about the John Wooden UCLA teams in the late 1960s and 1970s as ruining the men’s game. UCLA won seven straight and nine in 10 years. There’s a double standard which continues throughout the sports world.

UConn’s women are on a mission to win their fourth straight NCAA tournament title. They have won 10 — nine since 2000 — under Auiemma’s guidance. Standing in the Huskies’ way are Oregon State, Syracuse and Washington.

Those who believe as Shaughnessy does there’s a simple solution — other teams need to recruit better and play better basketball.

•Contact Jocelyn Sheets at jsheets@newtondailynews.com

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PCM boys fall in soccer opener

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PELLA — It would have been easy to be down about a 7-0 loss to Pella Christian on Thursday. Prairie City-Monroe coach Darrin Telfer wasn’t though.

He wasn’t happy with the loss, but after missing an entire week of practice due to the spring break holiday, it’s easily understood why the Mustangs came out slow against the Eagles.

Pella Christian pounced on their highway rivals early and often in the first half and then coasted to the win in the regular season opener for both teams.

“Us coaches blamed ourselves,” Telfer said. “We didn’t press the ball enough with our offensive guys, and we lost the ball. They played it perfectly, and we weren’t fast enough.

We had them playing a little too aggressive. We backed them down in the second half, and it helped a little bit.”

The Mustangs scored only seven goals all of last year while finishing 0-11. Points were again hard to come by against the Eagles. The Mustangs had three shots and none of them were real good looks at the goal.

“It’s affecting them a little bit,” Telfer said about the fact his team missed practice all of last week. “One of our assistants, Brian Adams, is helping us implement a different offensive system, and we are learning the ropes of that. The key tonight was we didn’t give up.

We settled down a little bit.”

On the flip side of things, Pella Christian put six of its nine first-half shots on goal

Kansas City extends RBs West, Ware KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs signed Charcandrick West to a three-year extension and fellow running back Spencer Ware to a two-year extension Thursday, solidifying their backfield alongside Jamaal Charles.

West and Spencer proved to be a potent change-of-pace duo when Charles went down with a season-ending ACL injury last season.

Charles is expected to be ready for the start of the season, but locking up West and Ware will help take some of the load off the two-time All-Pro. West was an undrafted free agent out of Abilene Christian who stuck with the Chiefs primarily for his special teams prowess. After the injury to Charles, he was forced into service because his skill set is comparable to that of the Chiefs’ more established star.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe boys soccer player Misha Seebeck, right, battles for the ball against Pella Christian’s Davi Simoes Thursday during the season opener in Pella. The Eagles won the game 7-0.

into the back of the net. Three of them came on through balls that gave the Eagles one-onone opportunities against PCM goalkeeper Mason Burkman.

Pella Christian scored another goal directly off a corner kick, and Sam Brouwer scored one of his two goals on a penalty kick with 8:41 to play in the first half.

Gabriel Soler had three goals and an assist in the first half for the Eagles, who had 12 first-half shots, took 12 corner kicks in the match and improved to 1-0 on the season.

Alex Pringle started the scoring when he took a through ball and beat Burkman one-on-one a little more than three minutes into the match.

Soler scored back-to-back goals less than three minutes apart. Brouwer’s first goal came on a header following a perfectly placed corner kick by Soler with 18:01 left in the first half. Soler made it 5-0 when he collected a hat trick in the 30th minute. Brouwer’s penalty kick made it 6-0.

The Mustangs (0-1) were much better in the second 40

minutes. They were only outshot 4-1. Pella Christian still had five corner kicks, but PCM did a better job controlling the pace and working the ball into the offensive zone.

The only goal of the second half came from Davi Simoes.

“We are excited for the season. I think they are going to buy in,” Telfer said. “We know what we have to improve on, and we know what need to fix.

The mistakes are fixable.”

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MSU’s Valentine, Kansas’ Self win top AP honor HOUSTON (AP) — The names Denzel Valentine and Buddy Hield have been virtually inseparable during college basketball’s postseason.

The national player of the year awards have gone to one or the other without anybody else getting any hardware.

Valentine was selected Thursday as The Associated Press’ Player of the Year, taking it in a close vote over Hield.

Bill Self of Kansas was chosen the AP’s Coach of the Year with Xavier’s Chris Mack finishing second.

“We spent time together this summer at a basketball camp and we built a relationship,” Valentine said of his fellow senior.

“During the season we would give each other words of encouragement,” Valentine said.

“He was first person to text me when I got hurt, and I thought that was pretty big time of him.

He deserves everything he’s getting.”

Valentine, who missed four games after having minor knee surgery, received 34 of 65 votes from the national media panel that selects the weekly AP Top 25. Hield was the only other player to receive votes. Hield and Valentine were the only unanimous selections to the AP

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All-America team.

The 6-foot-5 Valentine led Michigan State (29-6) to a second-place finish in the Big Ten regular season and was the conference player of the year.

He averaged 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists while directing the Spartans’ offense. He shot 44.7 percent from 3-point range and 85.3 percent from the free throw line.

The Spartans were ranked No. 1 for four weeks and finished second in the final AP Top 25. They lost to Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

“The last two weeks have been tough, and it’s hard to duck the tournament. It’s wherever you go,” said Valentine. “You go into a restaurant and a game’s on. You just can’t duck it.”

Self was also AP Coach of the Year in 2009, becoming the

eighth coach to win the award more than once.

John Wooden of UCLA won it five times and other multiple winners include Bob Knight, Roy Williams, Ray Meyer and Guy Lewis.

He received 21 votes while Mack had 15 and Dana Altman of Oregon had 13.

“I would much rather be here with my team playing,” Self said. “This is great and there are dozens of people worthy of this award. But to be in that group (of multiple winners) is something I’ll always respect and treasure.”

The Jayhawks spent a total of five weeks at No. 1 this season and won the Big 12 for the 12th consecutive season to move within one of UCLA’s record for consecutive titles. They were the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, losing to Villanova in the regional final.

Both Valentine and Self said they would give up their awards to be on a team playing at the Final Four where they were presented their trophies.

“You want to get here,” Valentine said. “You talk about it all season and it’s what every team plays for.”

Voting was done before the NCAA Tournament.

Greenway returning to Vikings for one more year MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway is coming back for one more season in purple.

Greenway tweeted Thursday he will be back next year and plans to end his career as a Viking. The 33-year-old Greenway has played all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Vikings since he was a first-round draft pick in 2006.

“Nobody is more excited than me to help lead this team one more time!” Greenway tweeted. “Dream achieved, going out a Viking!”

In a decade in Minnesota, Greenway has emerged as

a pillar for the Vikings both in the locker room and in the community. He is one of the most respected players on the team, a defensive captain still revered by teammates even after his most productive days are behind him.

He had a career-low 68 tackles last year, but after starting the season in a supporting role he wound up becoming a much bigger part of coach Mike Zimmer’s defense thanks to injuries to Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks. Greenway returned an interception 91 yards for a touchdown in a win over the Chargers in Week 3.

The Vikings added line-

backer Emmanuel Lamur from Cincinnati in free agency for more competition and depth, but Zimmer has made it clear from the end of the season that he wanted to see Greenway come back in 2016.

“He’s always going to be one of my kind of guys,” Zimmer said at the end of the season.

Being able to play his entire career in Minnesota is an achievement for Greenway, who grew up a Vikings fan in tiny Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. He went on to star in college at Iowa before he was drafted 17th overall by the Vikings in 2006. Greenway missed his first season with a knee injury

suffered on the opening kickoff of his first preseason game, but recovered to put together a great career. He has played in two Pro Bowls.

Greenway, a former Iowa Hawkeye linebacker, and his wife Jenni have been very active in the Twin Cities community, specializing in bringing “Chad’s lockers” to hospitals in the metro area and beyond.

The Greenways have installed seven lockers in area hospitals that provide toys, games and electronics to help make hospital stays easier for children.

Last year Greenway was the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

SPORTS CALENDAR Friday Golf Newton boys at Norwalk Invitational, 9 a.m.

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

Rugby Newton vs. Marion, Cedar Falls at Southeast Polk, 6:40 p.m.

Saturday Soccer Newton Boys Tournament PCM vs. Benton, 10 a.m.

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

CMB vs. Benton 1 p.m.

PCM vs. DM Roosevelt, 2:30 p.m.

CMB vs. Newton, 4 p.m.

Monday Golf Newton boys at Oskaloosa, 4:15 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully boys, girls at North Mahaska, 4:15 p.m.

CMB boys at Saydel, 4:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys, girls at Sigourney, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday Track Newton boys, girls at South Tama, 4:30 p.m.

CMB girls at Gilbert, 4:30 p.m.

CMB boys a PCM Coed Varsity Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Lynnville-Sully Coed Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th/8th boys at Urbandale, 4:15 p.m.

Golf Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at PCM girls, 4 p.m.

PCM, Lynnville-Sully boys at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, 4 p.m.

Soccer Pella Christian at Newton boys, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

PCM girls at Des Moines Hoover, 7:30 p.m.

Tennis Marshalltown at Newton girls, 4:15 p.m., Aurora Heights Newton boys at Marshalltown, 4 p.m.

Thursday Soccer Newton boys at Bondurant-Farrar, 9th 4:30 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Newton girls at Ballard, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Ankeny Christian at CMB boys, Maxwell, 5:30 p.m.

CMB girls at PCM girls, 5:30 p.m.

PCM boys at Chariton, 7 p.m.

Track PCM, Lynnville-Sully girls at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, 4:30 p.m.

Grinnell, Knoxville at Newton 7th/8th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis Newton boys at Boone, 4:15 p.m.

Boone at Newton girls, 4:15 p.m., Aurora Heights Golf BGM, English Valley at LynnvilleSully boys, girls, 4:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys, girls at HLV, 4:15 p.m.

Iowa guard Andrew Fleming to transfer IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa says freshman guard Andrew Fleming has been released from his scholarship so he can transfer to another school.

Fleming averaged 2.2 points and one assist in 11 games last season.

Fleming says he is seeking a “better situation” for his college career.

“We appreciate the contributions that Andrew made to our team,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said. “Andrew has a bright future, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Fleming is the second Hawkeye in as many days to announce that they are leaving the program. Fellow freshman Brandon Hutton said Wednesday he is transferring as well.

The departure of Fleming and Hutton likely frees up a scholarship for walk-on Nicholas Baer.

Iowa also now has a scholarship available if they want to increase their depth in the backcourt.

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Lynnville-Sully boys win, lose close races at Belle Plaine track meet

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BELLE PLAINE — Canyon Kuhlmann, Lynnville-Sully senior, and North Linn’s Seth Boss provided drama at the finish line in the two long distance races of Thursday’s Belle Plaine Boys Invitational Track and Field Meet.

Competing in the Class A division of the track meet, Kuhlmann pulled out a three-second win in the 3,200-meter race in front of Boss. Kuhlmann won in 11 minutes, 13.64 seconds with Boss finishing in 11:16.14.

The two runners had a much closer race in the 1,600 meters.

Boss edged Kuhlmann at the finish line two-tenths of a second — 5:18.73 to 5:18.75. Lynnville-Sully sophomore Cody Gibbs took fourth in 5:29.69.

Lynnville-Sully finished second in the team standings in the Class A division. BGM won the Class A division title with 143 points with the Hawks amassing 139.5 points. There were seven teams in the division and the top six places in each event scored points.

Juniors Colton Arment and Ryan Hofer went 1-3 in the 110-meter high hurdle race.

Arment won in 17.75 seconds, Hofer was third in 18.03 and BGM’s Kalovon Steffen was in between at 17.97. Hofer combined with senior Noah Engle, junior Caden Dunsbergen and freshman Gage Vander Leest to win the shuttle hurdle relay in 1:04.93.

Another close race came in the 100-meter dash.

Lynnville-Sully senior Sage Ehresman and Montezuma’s Jordan Bender were in the second heat after BGM’s Keegan James won the first heat in 11.92 seconds. It came down to tenths of a second again with Bender winning at 11.92 and Ehresman running it in 11.97 seconds.

Bender and James tied for first

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior Canyon Kuhlmann is starting the 2016 track season strong in the distances. He won the 3,200 and took second in the 1,600 Thursday at Belle Plaine.

and Ehresman placed third.

Ehresman claimed a gold medal earlier in the shot put, winning on a throw of 47 feet, 6 1/2 inches. Freshman Rylan James was seventh at 38-7 in the shot put. In the discus, Ehresman placed second at 137-3 and Engle was third at 132-5.

Sophomore Carson Dunsbergen ended in a tie for second in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5-6 while Hofer tied for fourth place at 5-2. Drake Ehresman, a freshman, tied for fifth in the long jump with a leap of 17-11

1/2 and sophomore Cayden Johnson was seventh at 17-2 1/2.

Kuhlmann finished fifth in the 800-meter run in 2:22.16 with junior Bryson Barnett was 12th in 2:44.21. Sophomore Elijah Collins took eighth in the 3,200 in 12:57.31.

Sophomore Corey McCoy grabbed the silver in the 400 meters in 53.49 seconds — less than a second behind the winner — and James was eighth in 1:00.10. Freshman Nate Stock took ninth in the 100 meters in 12.77. Sage Ehresman was eighth in 200-meter dash in 25.16 and Johnson was 12th in 28.14.

Freshman Tyson Vander Linden placed third in the 400-meter hurdles in 1:02.29. Vander Leest was fourth in 1:04.31.

The Hawks’ 4x200-meter relay team of Engle, sophomore Sage Zylstra, senior Ross Van Wyk and junior Max Knapp turned in a second-place time of 1:38.91. Taking second in the 1,600 distance medley relay in 4:08.54 was the foursome of Knapp, McCoy, Vander Linden and Carson Dunsbergen.

Vander Linden, Vander Leest, Knapp and McCoy combined for third in the 4x400 relay in 3:47.51. The Hawks’ 4x100 relay team of Zylstra, Engle, Caden Dunsbergen and Van Wyk was fourth in 47.79 seconds.

Lynnville-Sully’s 4x800 relay team of Collins, Gibbs, senior Kyle Kramer and junior Luke Jones was fourth in 9:42.99. In a non-scoring 4x100 weight person relay, the Hawk foursome of Trevor Squires, Jesse Van Wyk, Aaron Van De Krol and Isaac Collins was second in 53.22 seconds.

Lynnville-Sully hosts its annual coed invitational track meet Tuesday. Action begin at 4:30 p.m. in Sully.

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Lynnville-Sully girls open golf season

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News PELLA — A year away from high school golf competition, Lynnville-Sully’s girls hit the links again as a team Thursday. The Hawk girls opened their 2016 season with a dual meet hosted by Pella at the Pella Country Club golf course.

Pella won the dual with a team score of 203 as Lynnville-Sully’s total was 301.

“I thought we played well for our first meet

of the season and our lack of experience,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Justin Hagedorn said. “This meet really taught us the little things that we need to work on that will help bridge the gap between our two teams.”

Freshman Tessa Van Maanen posted the low score of the meet for Lynnville-Sully, tallying a 60 for the nine-hole event. Junior Ida Byggeth shot a 78. Kaylee Van Maanen, a junior and the only returning golfer from two years

ago, carded an 81.

Putting up 82s were juniors Kristine Jaenette and Mikayla Smith.

Freshman Maddeline Mintle shot a 91.

Lynnville-Sully did not have enough girls to field a team a year ago.

“The girls were glad to get out and compete against other teams. On the way back there was a lot of enthusiasm for golf that we are going to use to continue to get better,” Hagedorn said.

On Monday, Lynnville-Sully’s girls and boys head to North Ma-

Cardinals Continued from Page 1B contest on Ventling’s second assist to put the Cardinals up 3-0.

The Rams’ goal came with 9:54 remaining in the game.

“We started out slow and evenly to find our game, which is moving the ball by passing and controlling the ball in the midfield. Josh Ventling was masterful in controlling the middle, and he set a great tempo for us.

Zach Combs played a fantastic game. He was relentless and an aggressive ball winner.”

Grayson Bookbinder had a strong first-ever start in goal for the Cardinals. The senior goalkeeper played 80 minutes making seven saves in the first half and two in the second half.

“Grayson made a great save in the first half to keep us at 1-0,” Viravong said. “Dalton Nevels and Jordan Norvell stepped up big time and made good decisions on the field as defenders.”

Justin Fischer was the team’s

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new flank defender, providing good supporting shape, Viravong said. Viravong said Fischer had long kicks of the ball from the backline helping the cardinals find targets and put a lot of pressure on Southeast Polk’s defense.

Duncan Lee and Chet Adams were credited with several shots on goal for Newton. Viravong said both senior forwards played well to support their teammates.

“All three goals happened because our player made good runs. They scored goals because they were at the right place at the right time,” Viravong said. “We showed up to play. If we play our game and stick to what we can

haska for a golf meet. It will be the season opener for the Hawk boys’ golf team. The meet begins at 4:15 p.m.

The Lynnville-Sully boys play against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Tuesday at Harvest Point Golf Course in Oskaloosa. Both Hawk squads host BGM and English Valleys at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Trail Golf Course in Lynnville.

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control, we can go far.”

Newton’s freshman and junior varsity teams lost their openers against SEP Thursday.

Preston Sherwood had a goal for the junior varsity.

The Cardinals host their annual Newton Boys Soccer Tournament Saturday at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Newton finished second to Des Moines Roosevelt last year with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in a shootout.

There are 5 teams in the 2016 tournament — Roosevelt and Newton are joined by Benton, Prairie City-Monroe and newcomer Collins-Maxwell/Baxter.

CMB and PCM will not play each other in the tournament.

PCM opens the tournament against Benton at 10 a.m. followed by Newton playing Roosevelt at 11:30 a.m. CMB takes on Benton at 1 p.m. and PCM plays Roosevelt at 2:30 p.m. Newton and CMB take the field at 4 p.m. in the tournament’s final game.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton senior Elise Axtell, seen here at the 2016 Little Hawkeye Conference Indoor Meet, finished sixth in the 100-meter dash Thursday at Boone.

Newton Continued from Page 1B Sophomore Morgann Eide placed second in the 100-meter high hurdles in 17.09 seconds and sophomore Audrey Lucas finished sixth in 19.15. In the 400 hurdles, sophomore Alexis Stout took fourth in 1:17.43.

Junior Ellie Horn posted a fourth-place time of 6:00.13 in the 1,500 meters. Vlada Osadcha was fifth in the 3,000 meters in 13:52.71 and sixth in the 800 in 3:02.18.

Four of the Newton varsity relays claimed second place. The 4x800 team of freshman Rachel Rhoads, sophomore Tessa Keeton, senior Kaelee Knoll and Horn was second in 11:16.52. The foursome of Jenkins, Rhoads, Barr and Keeton placed second in 4:33.65.

Newton’s 4x200 relay team of Barr, Rhoads, Winther and Boecker was second in 2:00.05.

The shuttle relay team of Stout, sophomore Liz McVey, Eide and senior Fran Lucas took the silver in 1:17.77.

Sophomores Morgan Altman and Randi Walters combined with freshmen Lakin Jenkins and Caelyn Briley to place third in the distance medley relay race in 5:13.16.

Newton’s 4x100 team of Sydney Jenkins, Eide, McVey and Stout placed fourth in 55.35 seconds.

The sprint medley relay team of Edie, Axtel,

McVey and Audrey Lucas was fourth in 2:15.30.

In the junior varsity division, Newton’s Miranda Ervin won the discus, 821, and the shot put, 303/4. Bailey Wall was third in the discus at 79-3 and fifth in the shot at 26-2.

Madison Bleeker took second in the high jump at 4-2. Anna Coyle was second in the 100-meter dash. Bleeker was fifth in the 800 in 3:13.37.

Bethany Risius won the 400-meter dash in 1:25.15 and Morgan Allen won the 200 in 29.32. McVey took first in the 100 high hurdles in 17.61 and Fran Lucas was second in 19.75.

The Cardinal junior varsity won three relays — shuttle hurdle (Barr, Briley, Audrey Lucas, Morgan Altman) in 1:17.44, 4x100 (Axtell, Hutchinson, Fran Lucas, Winther) in 56.76 and 4x400 (Lakin Jenkins, Briley, Allen, Coyle) in 5:03.87.

The 4x200 team of Serenity Stier, Aliza Blair, Altman and Coyle was second in 2:15.67. The sprint medley relay squad of Stier, Altman, Walters and Hook took third in 2:22.22.

Newton is back in action Tuesday when the girls’ and boys’ track teams compete at South Tama. It is the season opener for the Cardinal boys. Action begins at 4:30 p.m.

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

George Washington beats Valparaiso for NIT title NEW YORK (AP) — George Washington coach Mike Lonergan held his young daughter in his arms near center court at Madison Square Garden, waiting to climb a ladder and cut down the net.

Now he can replace that one his buddy sent him weeks ago for good luck.

“It was in the locker room tonight,” Lonergan said after the Colonials beat Valparaiso 76-60 on Thursday for the school’s first National Invitation Tournament championship. “I’m not a big motivation guy, but I’ll tell you, I felt that net before

every game. And I told those guys, ‘We win, I’m wearing one of those nets.

I don’t care what we do with the other one.’”

Kevin Larsen scored 18 points, Patricio Garino added 14 and fourth-seeded George Washington (28-10) set a school record for wins in a season with a dominant performance in the second half.

The Colonials won their fourth straight game against a higher-seeded team and sent three senior starters out with a tournament trophy, softening the sting of being rebuffed by the NCAA selection committee.

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FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiff's attorneys are Petosa Law LLP by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, IA 50325, telephone number 515-222-9400, facsimile number 515-222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 5th day of May, 2016 and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Jasper County, at the Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

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

YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. April 1, 8 and 15

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court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 22nd day of March 2016.

Douglas A. White and Steven C. White Executors of Estate 1801 4th Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009 and 1633 Osage Avenue, Schertz, TX 78154 HILARY J. MONTALVO, ICIS PIN NO: AT0009928 Attorney for Executors CALDWELL, BRIERLY, CHALUPA, & NUZUM, PLLC 211 1st Ave West, Newton, Iowa 50208 Date of second publication: April 1st, 2016 March 25 and April 1

Miller's Addition to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa has been abandoned within the meaning of Iowa Code Section 657A.10A and grant the City title to the property free and clear of all claims, liens, or encumbrances. The name and address of the attorney for the petitioner is Gilbert R. Caldwell III, Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC, 211 1st Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208. The attorney's phone number is (641) 792-4160; facsimile number: (641) 792-2410.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before April 21, 2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Unless, within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, at the courthouse in Newton, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 515286-3927. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942) IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS March 18 & 25 and April 1

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

Administration Building Timeline Update - Progress on Newton Administration Center Next Remodel was shared. is construction meeting A scheduled for 03/23/16. decision to repave the parking lot is anticipated. Naming the facility will be an upcoming agenda topic.

There was some discussion on requests to use the new meeting space, and scheduling of an open house.

Leadership, and Learning, District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary & Director of Business Services Consider Approval of Emerson Hough Remodel Project (Award Contract) - ACTION #9831 Rachelle Hines (FRK Architects + Engineers) was present to share bid information received March 3, 2016 for the Emerson Hough School Remodel Elementary project. The apparent low bid was submitted by Two Rivers Group, Inc. in the base bid amount of $715,400.

It was recommended to the board that the contract be awarded to Two Rivers Group, Inc. for $715,400.

Elbert moved, Cantu seconded to award the Emerson Hough Remodel Project contract to Two Rivers Group for $715,400.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Department Report - Food Service: Analysis of Food & Nutrition Collection Process/Student Meals Cristy Croson, Food Service Supervisor, gave an update on the collection process and progress with TransWorld and other district initiatives to recoup uncollected funds and reconcile food service accounts.

Ms. Croson explained her desire to set up a GoFundMe account to collect some past balances, and will proceed.

She was commended for her compassion and for going above and beyond in her food service duties.

Report of Kindergarten FAST Data Comparison - 2014 - 2015 & 2015 - 2016 (Fall, Winter, Spring) Principals Jim Gilbert (AH), Jolene Comer (BE), and Tom Bartello (TJ) examined the question of how students are doing in Kindergarten without having had a Transitional Kindergarten experience.

This was done by comparing Fall, Winter, and Spring reading and math FAST scores from 2014 2015 (with Transitional Kindergarten) to 2015 - 2016 (without Transitional Kindergarten) at Berg Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools.

Graphs were shown with benchmarks and proficiency comparisons of students having received Transitional Kindergarten and also the summer Jump Start program. Various interventions were discussed, as well as the need to be judicious with district resources.

Set Date and Time for a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2016 2017 School Year Calendar March 28, 2016 at Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 (6:45 PM) - ACTION #9832 Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary, explained that the public hearing on the school year calendar was being reset due to lack of publication on previously set hearing. The draft calendar to be presented has been vetted through the SIAC committee, via district campuses, etc. and is not due in the Spring BEDS report until May or June.

Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to set a public hearing on the proposed 2016 - 2017 school year calendar for March 28, 2016 at 6:45 PM. Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Consider Approval of ThreeYear Field Experiences, Practicums, and Student Teaching Agreement with Buena Vista University - (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019) ACTION #9833 Laura Selover, Human Resources Director, explained student teacher placement through Buena Vista University.

Cook moved, Padget seconded to approve the Teaching Agreement with Buena Vista as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Set Date and Time for a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2016 2017 Certified Budget - April 11, 2016 at Emerson Hough Conference Room 125 (6:45 PM) - ACTION #9834 Friedman moved, Cook seconded to set a public hearing for April 11, 2016 at 6:45 PM to approve the 2016 - 2017 Certified Budget. Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, explained that he will bring to the board the proposed budget, and will seek approval to publish an official notice.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Business Service Report Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9835 Elbert moved, Cook seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Business Services Update Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Budget Committee Meetings March 3 & 7, 2016 - Gayle Isaac shared that the budget committee has been very active reviewing expenditures for the 2014 - 2015 year, and identifying costs that could be eliminated.

A subcommittee (made up of budget committee members) has been even deeper into digging by line item. expenditures Superintendent Bob Callaghan expressed that we have received input from the budget committee, with recommendation to the board. He emphasized it is the board that makes the final decisions. The next budget subcommittee meeting will be held March 16, 2016.

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

Future Meeting Dates: Budget Committee Meeting (03/16/16) 3:30 PM (EH), Regular Board Meeting (03/28/16) - 6:45 PM (EH), Bond Committee Meeting (03/29/16) - 6:30 PM (EH), and SIAC Committee (04/07/16) 5:00 PM (EH).

It was decided that a Board (Budget) Work Session would be scheduled on 03/28/16 - 5:15 PM (EH). Board members were encouraged to email any further to discussion topics administration in advance.

Adjourn - ACTION #9836 Leonard moved, Elbert seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 PM. Closed Session - Status of Negotiation Process Minutes Mailed April 1

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE Newton Community School LAWS OF THE UNITED Board of Education STATES OF AMERICA, Board Work Session PLAINTIFF Emerson Hough - Conference vs.

Room 125 GREGORY J. BRAGA, March 14, 2016 - 5:15 PM PEGGY J. BRAGA, MINUTES HOUSEHOLD FINANCE Call to Order INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMPANY President Sheri Benson OF IOWA AND SYNCHRONY convened the board to order at BANK FKA GE MONEY BANK, 5:17 PM DEFENDANTS Roll Call EQUITY NO. EQCV119795 Present: Sheri Benson, Josh ORIGINAL NOTICE Cantu (5:19 PM), Donna Cook, FOR PUBLICATION Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, TO THE ABOVE NAMED Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob DEFENDANTS: Callaghan, Gayle Isaac You are hereby notified that there Consent Agenda - ACTION is a petition on file in the office of #9837 the clerk of the above court which Leonard moved, Friedman petition prays for a judgment in seconded to approve the consent rem against the property involved agenda. in this action for the sum of Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, $95,909.07 with interest at Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, 4.500% per annum from and Padget including April 1, 2015, on the Budget Work Session - Bob promissory note executed by Callaghan (Superintendent) and Gregory J. Braga and Peggy J. Gayle Isaac (Director of Business Braga, husband and wife and Services) mortgage executed by Gregory J. Bob Callaghan, Superintendent, Braga and Peggy J. Braga, and Gayle Isaac, Director of husband and wife to Mortgage Business Services, went through Electronic Registration Systems, the FY 2016 - 2017 Revenue Inc., as nominee for F&M Bank projections including the State Iowa, its successors and assigns Funding Formula and the three and assigned to Plaintiff, who is sections of Miscellaneous the sole and absolute owner Revenue (Local, State, and thereof.

Federal). They further clarified Said note, together with the what the activities were that mortgage given to secure the THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT made up the Local, State, and same are due and payable by JASPER COUNTY Federal revenue.

They went reason of the failure of the IN THE MATTER OF THE through the expenditures and Defendants Gregory J. Braga and ESTATE OF explained what makes up those Peggy J. Braga, husband and HELEN V. WHITE, Deceased. categories (Salaries & Benefits, wife to pay the installments of Probate no. ESPR 036801 Purchased Services, Supplies, principal when due. Plaintiff also NOTICE OF PROBATE OF Property, Other) and once again prays in said Petition for the WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF pointed out that 82% of the foreclosure of said mortgage EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO expenses are personnel costs. dated May 30, 2006 recorded in CREDITORS They then listed the proposed Document 2006-00003570 in the To All Persons Interested in the budget cuts totaling $348,000.

Recorder's Office of Jasper Estate of HELEN V. WHITE, Adjourn - ACTION #9838 County, Iowa, with said note Deceased, who died on or about Elbert moved, Padget seconded dated May 30, 2006 on the January 2, 2016: to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 following described property, toYou are hereby notified that on PM. wit: January 14, 2016, the last will Minutes Mailed The North Half of the West Sixtyand testament of Helen V. White, April 1 six feet of the alley on the South deceased, bearing date of August of the West Half of Lots One and 23, 2013, was admitted to IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Four in Block Three in Cowles` probate in the above named court FOR JASPER COUNTY Addition to the City of Newton, and that Douglas A. White and Jasper County, Iowa and the CITY OF Newton, IOWA Steven C. White were appointed West Half of Lots One and Four Petitioner, executors of the estate. Any in Block Three Cowles` Addition and Concerning action to set aside the will must to the City of Newton, Jasper CITIMORTGAGE INC.; be brought in the district court of County, Iowa.

JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; said county within the later to and also asking that said and UNKNOWN PARTIES occur of four months from the mortgage be declared a prior and Respondents. date of the second publication of superior lien to that of each of the EQUITY NO. EQCV119880 this notice or one month from the above named Defendants; for ORIGINAL NOTICE date of mailing of this notice to all appointment of a receiver; for the DATE PETITION FILED: heirs of the decedent and amount paid by Plaintiff for 03/08/16 devisees under the will whose attorneys' fees, abstract expense, TO THE ABOVE-NAMED identities are reasonably costs and accruing costs of this RESPONDENT(S): ascertainable, or thereafter be action; that special execution You are notified that a petition forever barred. issue for the sale of said real has been filed in the office of the Notice is further given that all estate to satisfy said judgment, clerk of this court naming you as persons indebted to the estate interest, attorneys' fees and costs a respondent in this action, which are requested to make immediate and for such other and further petition prays the Court to find payment to the undersigned, and relief as may be just and that the property located at 917 creditors having claims against equitable.

1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa the estate shall file them with the FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, and legally described as: Lot 4 in clerk of the above named district SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW Miller's Addition to the City of court, as provided by law, duly ON FILE. Newton, Jasper County, Iowa has authenticated, for allowance, and THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED been abandoned within the unless so filed by the later to FORECLOSURE WITHOUT meaning of Iowa Code Section occur of four months from the REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS 657A.10A and grant the City title date of the second publication of THAT THE SALE OF THE to the property free and clear of this notice or one month from the MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL all claims, liens, or date of mailing of this notice OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER encumbrances. The name and (unless otherwise allowed or ENTRY OF JUDGMENT address of the attorney for the paid) a claim is thereafter forever UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE petitioner is Gilbert R. Caldwell barred.

COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND Dated this 22nd day of March III, Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU Nuzum, PLLC, 211 1st Avenue 2016.

FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, West, Newton, IA 50208. The Douglas A. White and Steven C. THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED attorney's phone number is (641) White UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM 792-4160; facsimile number: Executors of Estate ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE (641) 792-2410.

1801 4th Street SW, MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS You must serve a motion or Altoona, IA 50009 and YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A answer on or before April 21, 1633 Osage Avenue, ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY 2016, and within a reasonable Schertz, TX 78154 DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO time thereafter, file your motion or HILARY J. MONTALVO, MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF answer with the Clerk of Court for ICIS PIN NO: AT0009928 JUDGMENT IF THE Jasper County, at the courthouse Attorney for Executors MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, CALDWELL, BRIERLY, NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS judgment by default may be CHALUPA, & NUZUM, PLLC Department Management - Form S-PB-6 RESIDENCE BUT ofNOT A ONErendered against you for the relief 211 1st Ave West, Newton, Iowa FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING demanded in the petition.

50208 DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE You are further notified that the PROPOSED NEWTON SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY Date of second publication: April NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION above case has been filed in a 1st, 2016 FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 AFTER THE SALE. THE county that utilizes electronic March 25 and April 1 PURCHASER AT THE SALE filing. Unless, within 20 days WILL BE ENTITLED TO after service of this original notice Location of Public Hearing: Date of Hearing: Time of Hearing: IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF upon you, you serve, and within a Emerson Hough, Conference Room 125, THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. reasonable time thereafter file a YOU MAY PURCHASE 700 NAT 4thTHE Ave East, Newton, Iowa 04/11/16 6:45answer, PM motion or in the Iowa SALE. District Court for Jasper County, The Plaintiff's attorneys are theat courthouse in Newton, The LLP Boardby of Directors will W. conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2016/17 schoolat budget Petosa Law Benjamin Iowa, judgment by default will be Hopkins, the whose address is 1350 above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objectionsagainst you for the relief rendered NW 138th 100, to, orStreet, arguments Suite in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents ademanded summary of in the petition. Please Clive, IA 50325, telephone see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 the supporting detailfacsimile of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy number 515-222-9400, for information on electronic filing number 515-222-9121. of the details will be furnished upon request. and Iowa Court Rules Chapter You must serve a motion or 16, division VI regarding the Re-estimated % answer on or before the 5th day protection of personalAvg information Budget 2017 2016 in court Actual 15-17 of May, 2016 and within a filings.2015 reasonable time thereafter Taxes Levied on Property file 1 11,165,314 10,773,608 10,325,163 4.0% If you require the assistance of your motion or answer in the auxiliary aids or services to Utility Replacement Tax 2 285,569 284,429 153,732 36.3% Iowa District Court of Excise Jasper participate in court because of a Income 3 800,121 616,262 461,517 31.7% County, at theSurtaxes Courthouse in disability, immediately call your Newton, Iowa.

If you doReceived not, Tuition\Transportation 4 240,000 240,000 district ADA 240,036 coordinator at 515judgment by default may be 286-3927.

(If 4,213 you are hearing Earnings on Investments 5 3,650 2,250 rendered against you for the relief impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at Program Sales 6 580,000 580,000 525,819 demandedNutrition in the Petition.

1-800-735-2942) If you require assistance Student Activities and Sales of 7 500,000 500,000 IMPORTANT:498,884YOU ARE auxiliary aids or services to ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL Revenues from Local 8 318,000 318,500 348,304 participateOther in court because of Sources a ADVICE AT ONCE TO from Intermediary Sources 9 1,000 1,000 969 disability, Revenue immediately call your PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS district ADA March 18 & 25 and April 1 Statecoordinator Foundation Aidat (515) 10 19,434,906 18,813,622 18,796,416 286-3394. (If you are hearing 11 0 0 0 impaired, Instructional call RelaySupport Iowa State TTYAid at 1-800-735-2942).

Other State Sources 12 3,600,500 2,651,181 3,115,130 YOU ARECommercial ADVISED TO SEEK & Industrial State Replacement 13 226,499 265,806 0 LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO 1 Grants 14 560,000 560,352 546,629 PROTECTTitle YOUR INTERESTS. IDEA & Other Sources 15 1,624,054 1,498,000 1,417,953 AprilFederal 1, 8 and 15 1

Total Revenues

16

39,339,613

37,105,010

General Long-Term Debt Proceeds

17

0

0

36,434,765 1,730,000

Transfers In

18

0

0

1,450,287

Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions

19

0

0

0

Total Revenues & Other Sources

20

39,339,613

37,105,010

39,615,052

Beginning Fund Balance

21

7,267,010

9,123,137

8,784,802

Total Resources

22

46,606,623

46,228,147

48,399,854

*Instruction

23

20,893,148

21,257,000

20,400,924

Student Support Services

24

1,136,155

1,186,200

1,209,626

Instructional Staff Support Services

25

2,174,685

2,030,645

1,518,951

General Administration

26

626,021

762,500

717,722

School/Building Administration

27

2,443,393

2,194,204

2,346,120

1.2%

Business & Central Administration

28

381,610

234,000

296,834

Plant Operation and Maintenance

29

3,196,422

3,067,667

3,064,806

Student Transportation

30

1,447,404

1,275,000

1,245,390

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31

0

0

0

31A

11,405,690

10,750,216

10,399,449

4.7%

32

1,637,500

1,622,665

1,519,777

3.8%

*Total Support Services (lines 24-31) *Noninstructional Programs Facilities Acquisition and Construction

33

1,180,000

2,680,000

749,868

Debt Service

34

2,067,848

1,358,711

3,126,813 1,189,763

AEA Support - Direct to AEA *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35)

35

1,319,127

1,292,545

35A

4,566,975

5,331,256

5,066,444

36

38,503,313

38,961,137

37,386,594

Total Expenditures Transfers Out

37

0

0

1,890,123

Total Expenditures & Other Uses

38

38,503,313

38,961,137

39,276,717

Ending Fund Balance

39

8,103,310

7,267,010

9,123,137

Total Requirements

40

46,606,623

46,228,147

48,399,854

Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation)

15.99624

-5.1%

Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 March 14, 2016 - 6:45 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:45 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson Others Present: Diane Babcock, Seth Banwell, Tom Bartello, Micah Beeler, Jolene Comer, Kim Didier, Jim Gilbert, Michelle Gonzales, Eric Grabe, Dave Humphrey, Melanie Humphrey, Brett Jacobs, Duncan Lee, John Lee, David LopezSanders, Daniel Lopez-Sanders, Lori Lopez-Sanders, Jerod Merrick, Jen Norvell, Bill Peters, Todd Schuster, Laura Selover, Amy Shannon, Dan Sloan, Austin Stoulil, Andy Swedenhjelm, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), and Randy Van (KCOB) Public Hearing - (6:45 PM) Emerson Hough Remodel Project No verbal or written comments Communications - Bill Peters (NHS Principal), recognized student state qualifiers for their accomplishments in bowling, wrestling, and Newbotics.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9828 Leonard moved, Cantu seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Human Resources Update Laura Selover presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9829 Amy Farmer - Shannon (Contract) - Assistant Principal (Berg - 5th & 6th) - effective 2016 - 2017 school year Derek Bair - (Contract) Industrial Tech Teacher (NHS) effective 2016 - 2017 school year Ashley Carter - (Contract) - from Volleyball Coach (BMS) to Volleyball Head Coach (NHS) effective 2016 - 2017 school year Chad Garvis - (Contract) - Track Coach (BMS) - effective 2015 2016 school year Brian Smith - (Contract) Football Coach (BMS) - effective 2016 - 2017 school year Steve Pearson - (Contract) Football Coach (BMS) - effective 2016 - 2017 school year Andrea Price - (Volunteer Contract) - Softball Coach (NHS) - Volunteer - effective 2015 2016 school year (Volunteer Tom Tisdale Contract) - Football Coach (BMS) - Volunteer - effective 2016 2017 school year Dawn Lucas - (Reassignment) 5th Grade Teacher (BMS) to 4th Grade Teacher (WW) - effective 2016 - 2017 school year Allison Morgan (Reassignment) - 3rd Grade Teacher (AH) to 3rd Grade Teacher (WW) - effective 2016 2017 school year Taylor Peska - (Reassignment) Special Education Teacher (AH) to 2nd Grade Teacher (AH) effective 2016 - 2017 school year Seth Banwell - (Resignation) Assistant Bowling Coach (NHS) effective end of 2015 - 2016 school year David Hook - (Resignation) Boys Swimming Head Coach (NHS) - effective end of 2015 2016 school year Brett Jacobs - (Resignation) Head Bowling Coach (NHS) effective end of 2015 - 2016 school year Debra Stoulil - (Retirement) Elementary Band - effective May 31, 2016 (35 years with NCSD) Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to approve the Certified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Classified Personnel - ACTION #9830 Diane Plumb - (Retirement) Guidance Secretary (BMS) effective June 7, 2016 (10 years with NCSD) Gary Meyer - (Termination) Custodian (NHS) - effective January 29, 2016 Padget moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Open Forum - no one requested to speak during the Open Forum Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, campus, and community activities were reported.

Administration Building Timeline Update - Progress on Newton Administration Center Next Remodel was shared. is construction meeting A scheduled for 03/23/16. decision to repave the parking lot is anticipated. Naming the facility will be an upcoming agenda topic.

There was some discussion on requests to use the new meeting space, and scheduling of an open house.

Leadership, and Learning, District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary & Director of Business Services Consider Approval of Emerson Hough Remodel Project (Award Contract) - ACTION #9831 Rachelle Hines (FRK Architects + Engineers) was present to share

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NOW HIRING We’re looking for individuals with the desire to be their best by putting our customer’s needs first. Must be 18 yrs or older, have a valid drivers license, drug free, and be a team player with our staff family.

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Priority Plastics, Inc. Is seeking to hire production packers for 8 hour shifts: 2nd and 3rd shift.

Hours: Monday through Friday 2nd 3PM-11PM, 3rd 11PM-7AM Starting wage: $10.00 / HR + $0.30 shift differential for night shifts.

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This position will package various plastic components according to production standards.

Ensure quality products are packed as instructed.

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There are those who believe that to laugh or make others laugh is to risk appearing the fool.

The grounded Capricorn moon would like to point out the merit in the role of “the fool” and its power to unite and bond people, defuse tension, provoke thought, ease the absurdity of existence and process the stresses of dayto-day life.

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improved behavior and performance of those who account to you. Love signs are Gemini and Libra. Your lucky numbers are: 41, 27, 5, 15 and 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

The one who makes you feel that you must perform in order to earn love is not really giving love at all; that person is rewarding you for fulfilling a personal need, which has a lot more to do with utility than love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You would prefer to be adored by the one you adore. Who wouldn’t? This would make life candy-sweet indeed. However, it should also be noted that such

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

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

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

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Maintenance Technician

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for highly motivated individuals for Maintenance Technician positions to work third shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Must be willing and able to work overtime when required including Saturday.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Perform preventative maintenance • Trouble shoot • Small projects • Light grounds work • Small tool repair • Participate in maintenance team projects Requirements will include: • High School diploma or its equivalent is required; a two year technical degree is preferred.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power systems, PLCs, welding, three phase and DC motors, and paint systems is helpful.

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

JELD-WEN offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to evanersvelde@jeld-wen. com or apply in person at 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell Iowa (South side of street) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

Interior Doors-Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer

Interior Doors-Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer

a dynamic is not in any way necessary to your happiness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

It’s not like you to overlook the crucial role that pleasure plays in life, and yet lately you’ve denied some of the things that please you. Now it’s time to assess: Was the reason for that denial really good enough?

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Your secret is safe with you -and that’s about it today. Even your best friend can’t be totally trusted with sensitive information. If you write it in your diary, use a code. Everyone is interested in you these days!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The answer to one problem is the seed of another problem. For this

reason, refrain from solving everything right away. It’s a good time to think it over, let it ride or just plain stall for a better time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Someone has given time, effort and money in hopes that you would advance along certain lines. You’ve bettered your position, but you still have a ways to go. Keep going; you’ll make your team proud.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Before you put your money on the best, strongest and most qualified, consider that anyone can have a good day. Sometimes the worst horse takes the gold cup.

Such an event will simultaneously restore and rock your faith.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You probably won’t stay accountable to your own set of rules. It’s not weakness. There’s just too much going on for you now. If you need to keep the rule, get more people involved in it: They’ll hold you accountable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be there for the person who is hurting. It’s likely you could pick up some residual emotional pain if you’re not careful, so be sure to protect yourself. Practice excellent selfcare before, during and after.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

What you’re striving for will be a lot of trouble. Some would define it as “just one thing after another.” Well, that’s precisely what you like about the situation. It’s riddled with the chal-

lenges that make you better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You feel driven to put your ideas in front of a crowd even though the idea of doing this gives you emotional tremors. This is just the kind of contradiction that is making someone fall in love with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

When roused by feelings of irritation, consider that such a reaction is usually as disturbing an energy as the original thing that caused it. An unwanted situation will be dissolved with a calm approach.

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