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Plans underway for upcoming ‘Newton Fest’

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A new event called Newton Fest is being planned for June 12 through 14 in Newton.

Newton Fest will add a street dance and kids activities to an already busy weekend in Newton, including events like the Iowa Sculpture Festival,

Alumni Weekend, a historical preservation celebration and Thunder Nights.

“It is going to be a new community celebration, kind of wrapping together a bunch of things that are already going on that weekend,” Natalie Umsted, Newton Fest organizer said.

This is an opportunity for

Newton to have its own celebration, similar to those of many small communities in the county, said Jessica Lowe, another organizer of the event. She said it is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the great art scene, red pride with alumni weekend and the community theatre with “Jo-

seph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” scheduled to be performed.

“A lot of times people say there is nothing going on in Newton. Just this one weekend already has so many great offerings, so we just want to umbrella that and have it be a really great community event where everyone feels wel-

come,” Lowe said. “Whether you went to Newton High School or not or whether you enjoy the Iowa Sculpture Festival or you’re more of a outdoorsy person or craft person, we just want to have something for everyone there.”

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Newton man jailed after infant injury

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News State Sen. and former Newton Mayor Chaz Allen talks with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on Thursday in a suite at the Iowa Speedway. Ernst had never been to the Speedway before, and vowed to return on a race weekend soon.

Ernst talks transportation, airports during Newton stop

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Tourism, small businesses and the fastest short track on the planet were all topics addressed by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on her visit to the Iowa Speedway on Thursday.

Ernst made her first official visit to Jasper County since being sworn in as a U.S. Senator in January. The Republican is in the midst of visiting all 99 counties in Iowa, and the last two week’s whirlwind trips totaled 31 stops, including five on Thursday.

“Races always seem to fall on drill weekends,” said Ernst, who is also still an active deputy chief of staff in the Iowa National Guard.

“I’d love to come to a race here.

My husband has always loved The Brickyard.”

Ernst received a short tour of the main grandstand building, in-

cluding the view from the Newton Club and one of the suites.

Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small, NASCAR director of public affairs and others filled in Ernst on NASCAR and details of putting on a race.

Then, Ernst was escorted to a suite for a short meeting involving more than a dozen central Iowa leaders. The discussion was led

by Greg Edwards, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Several Jasper County officials were at the meeting, including State Sen. Chaz Allen, Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Craig Light and Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Linda Bacon.

Des Moines International Airport Executive Director and General Manager Kevin Foley and

several other officials and business people from various parts of the state also came to Newton for the meeting — one of the Iowa Speedway’s focuses is bringing tourism to central Iowa.

Ernst began by discussing how politics is somewhat of a tourism mechanism, and while sporadic, political events help the tourism industry learn more about how to bring more people to the area.

Ernst, who is on both the Veterans Affairs and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees, said she is working with Congressional colleagues to make changes to the Visa Waiver Program, enabling travelers to get through international travel checkpoints more quickly.

Foley said getting people through ERNST | 3A

A Newton man faces charges after an infant was injured during a domestic situation Tuesday.

Alex Harlow, 26, allegedly threatened a w o m an and Harlow w h e n s h e tried to call the police, Harlow grabbed at her phone, causing a struggle while she was holding the infant. Police say Harlow grabbed the phone and smashed it on the ground. The al-

tercation resulted in a bruise under the infant’s right eye.

Officers were called to Skiff Medical Center about a domestic situation when they were informed that Harlow left heading south from the building. Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty first saw Harlow and ordered him to stop, according to a police report. He allegedly refused and continued walking before he swore at Halferty and began running. He was apprehended near the driveway of Family Video and placed under arrest.

Harlow is charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental HARLOW | 3A

Kelley, Heartsill among those not in House for prayer Both mentioned Christianity when discussing reasons

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When Deborah Maynard, a Wiccan priestess from Cedar Rapids, gave the morning prayer at the start of Thursday’s Iowa House of Representatives session, many lawmakers were not in attendance.

Jasper County Reps.

Dan Kelley (D-New-

ton) and Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) were among the legislators who chose to skip the prayer. Democratic Rep. Liz Bennett (D-Cedar Rapids) invited Maynard.

“I’m a Christian, and I won’t be in attendance,” Kelley said on PRAYER | 3A

Budget, many other items on NCSD agenda District to discuss purchase of student-transport vehicles

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News A discussion about next year’s budget could be one of the most contentious items at Monday night’s Newton Community School District regular meeting, but there are many other types of business on the agenda as well.

The meeting, to be

held at 6:30 p.m. in the Emerson Hough conference room, will be, among other things, the official hearing for the proposed 2015-16 budget.

The board cannot easily move back the budget hearing or its planned vote Monday to approve it, as the due date for the budget to be submitted to state

officials is Wednesday.

The board held a special work session March 30 to make progress on completing the budget.

The budget includes an expenditure total for the year of $38,956,962.

At last year’s budget hearing, the discussion lasted more than an hour. An open public BUDGET | 3A

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Woodrow Wilson Elementary School teacher Carrie Garrett speaks at the Newton Community School District’s March 23 meeting. The 2015-16 budget discussion and vote are two of many items on the agenda for Monday night’s NCSD board meeting.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | April 10, 2015 The Newton Daily News recently visited Basics & Beyond and asked students:

Teen Talk Which national issues do you follow?

“Environmental issues such as slashand-burn farming in Honduras.”

Isiah Herdt

“Things like ISIS, world security and Ferguson.”

Olivia Doonan

“ISIS, and what’s happening in the Middle East and Syria.”

Troy Daehler

“ Transportation of coal and other materials.”

Wes Spangenburg

NHS students win conference art awards The following Newton High School students were recently awarded Little Hawkeye Conference Art Awards: First Place: Alexa Yoakum, crafts/glass; and Megan Shores, sculpture.

Second Place: Anna Forsythe, crafts/glass; Breckelle Bathke, acrylic painting; and Maddy Noe, 3D mixed media.

Third Place: Jenefer Tudor, hand-built ceramics; and Victoria Jordan, graphite.

Honorable Mention: Carolyn Thurmond, hand-built ceramics; Keena Machin, acrylic painting; Breckelle Bathke, acrylic painting; Cole Peters, hand-built pottery; Gracie Rorabaugh, 2D mixed media; Kenna Machin, crafts/fiber; and Halee Mundell, crafts/glass.

Also selected to attend were Troy William Lillo, Rylie Udelhoven, Sarah Prendergast and Greg Mettler.

School Calendar Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Rachel Prendergast, NHS student council vice president and others student council members will sponsor an April 15 blood drive, to be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the NHS multi-purpose room.

NHS student council pushes for larger turnout at blood drive General public can donate at high school for April 15 event

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Announcements about blood donations sometimes use emotional pleas about shortages and the desperate need to resolve shortages in area blood banks. Rachel Prendergast takes a completely different approach.

“It’s a chance to give back to the community,” she said.

Prendergast, a Newton High School senior and the student council vice president said there is as much a push as ever to get people to donate blood at the council’s April 15 drive. She said caring about the community should be one of the reasons Jasper County residents should turn out for the annual event.

“This is something we feel almost everyone can get involved with,” Prendergast said. “The more people we can get to come out, the more everyone will feel like this is a community event — not just something the high school does.”

NHS hosts two blood drives per year — one in the winter, and another in the spring. Prendergast

said unlike “Bloodmobile” events, held in highly visible parking lots on busy days, the high school’s blood drive is held in the multi-purpose room on a weekday, out of view of most of the public.

“A lot of people I talked to didn’t know that anyone can go to the blood drive,” Prendergast said.

“They thought it was just for the school.”

LifeServe, a Des Moines-based blood center, is sending professionals to NHS for the blood drive, which runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There are 146 donation slots to fill, based on staffing, so there is room for many Jasper County residents to participate.

LifeServe, according to its website, is among the top 15 largest blood centers in the U.S., supplies blood to more than 100 Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota hospitals. The types of blood that are most needed are types O-Negative, B-Negative and AB-negative, but the center always needs as much of every type.

Restrictions might prevent LifeServe from collecting blood from people who meet certain health cri-

teria. But, by and large, anyone age 18 or older can donate — age 16 and older can donate with parental permission. Permission forms are available in the NHS front office.

A questionnaire is completed by everyone who shows up to donate blood. Prendergast said the setup will be slightly different this time around, in terms of having a waiting “recovery” area outside the multi-purpose room.

Escorts will be standing by to help people complete the process safely.

The blood drive is one of the main annual benefit events organized by the NHS student council. Prendergast, council president McKenna Heisdorffer and the rest of the council also helped with the “Sunglasses for El Salvador” project, plus prom and Homecoming preparations. A teacher breakfast is coming up in a few weeks, she said. Prendergast said she’s looking forward to the blood drive.

“We just need to find people willing to give up a few minutes, and that could save a life,” she said.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

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What’s Cooking for the week of April 13 - April 17 Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal, toast, peaches, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: Long John, apple slices, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Bacon, egg and cheese tortilla wrap, honeydew melon and grapes, 100% juice and milk.

Thursday: Low-fat Poptart, yogurt, strawberries, 100% juice and milk.

Friday: Mini pancake bites, mixed fruit, 100% juice and milk.

Newton Schools Lunch Menu Monday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and cheese, strawberries and a breadstick. Tuesday: Max Snax Taco, spinach salad with tomato, steamed corn and honeydew melon and grapes.

Wednesday: Mr. Rib, baked beans, sweet potato fries, watermelon and a Scooby Snack. Thursday: Chilli with crackers, celery and carrots, applesauce and a homemade cinnamon roll. Friday: Italian Dunkers with marinara sauce, mixed Romaine salad, steamed vegetables and pears.

What’s Happening for the week of April 13 - April 17 Newton Community School District Monday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Iowa Test of Basic Skills at Woodrow Wilson; 2 p.m. girls varsity golf at Urbandale Golf and Country Club; 4 to 9 p.m., Michelle’s Dance Academy at Newton High School; 4:15 p.m., junior varsity boys tennis against Marshalltown at Maytag Park; 4:15 p.m., varsity boys tennis against Marshalltown at Aurora Heights Park; 4:30 p.m., middle school boys track and field meet at Berg Middle School; 5:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Aurora Heights; 6:30 to 9 p.m., school board meeting at Emerson Hough. Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Iowa Test of Basic Skills at Woodrow Wilson; 4 to 9 p.m., Michelle’s Dance Academy at Newton High School; 5:30 p.m., junior varsity girls soccer game against Des Moines Christian at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 6 to 9 p.m., incoming seventh grade orientation at Berg Middle School; 7 p.m., varsity girls soccer game against Des Moines Christian at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Iowa Test of Basic Skills at Woodrow Wilson; 8 to 3 p.m., blood drive at Newton High School; 4 to 9 p.m., Michelle’s Dance Academy at Newton High School; 6 to 9 p.m., After Prom entertainment meeting at Newton High School. Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Iowa Test of Basic Skills at Woodrow Wilson; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., All Star Band rehearsal at Newton High School; 4:30 p.m., varsity girls and boys track and field Cardinal Invitational against Boone, Grinnell, Marshalltown, Oskaloosa, Adel DeSoto, Minburn, Bondurant-Farrar, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Indianola, Knoxville, Norwalk, Pella and Albia at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 5:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson. Friday: 7 to 8 a.m., FCA meeting at Newton High School; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Iowa Test of Basic Skills at Woodrow Wilson; 4 to 9 p.m., Michelle’s Dance Academy at Newton High School; 5:30 p.m., junior varsity boys soccer against Boone at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 6 to 9 p.m., Cardinal Capers rehearsal at Berg Middle School; 7 p.m., varsity boys soccer against Boone at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Iowa High School District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Newton High School; 10 a.m., varsity girls soccer tournament at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 1 to 3 p.m., third to eighth grade softball camp at Berg Middle School; 7 to 9 p.m., Jasper County Concert at Newton High School; 7 to 10 p.m., Cardinal Capers at Berg Middle School.

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Association for Educational Purchasing Cooperative Purchasing Program for School Food Service in 2015-16.

There are also decisions to be made about several district agreements with or memberships in other organizations, such as Youth & Shelter Services, Bishop Engineering (a survey contract for the new administration building) and a request for proposal for an external auditor.

Maintenance Supervisor Jack Suttek is set to report on progress with the prolonged process of getting the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School fire escape.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan will discuss a bonding timeline, and the preparatory responsibilities the district

Continued from Page 1A forum is listed on the agenda just ahead of the budget hearing.

The board is also set to hold a public hearing on the proposed purchase of two student transportation vehicles.

Purchase of the vehicles is listed separately on the agenda as an action-only item.

The board is set to take action regarding approval of “Capturing Kids’ Hearts,” a professional development program offered by The Flippen Group. Other action items include a decision about participating in the Iowa

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illness, obstruction of emergency communications, interference with official acts and fifth-degree criminal mischief. He is currently in the Jasper County Jail on a $2,900 bond and serving a 30 day probation violation sentence.

airports efficiently is a priority.

Ernst, who said she flies mostly out of Omaha from her Red Oak home, said she has seen airport congestion firsthand. Several of the people at the meeting mentioned funding needs for transportation —small and municipal airports and roads.

Some of the Des Moines-area representatives mentioned the need for collaborative efforts, especially when two or more events overlap. Ernst, who also serves on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship said travel through the state by car or motorcycle is an important component of tourism.

“We need to remember that people pass through here on their way elsewhere, and there are ways to get them to stop and buy food here, or stay a night or two here,” she said.

Edwards joked that Iowa restaurants are doing well partly because marijuana consumers from Colorado get hungry about the time they reach the Hawkeye state.

“They get the munchies,” Ernst said, laughing.

Ernst praised the efforts of Allen and Iowa Speedway and NASCAR staff for helping make the Newton track a destination. She said a Harley-Davidson dealership near her home in Red Oak is trying to become a seasonal destination with upgrades that include a camp-

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

Newton Fest Continued from Page 1A weekend are the kids fest area, which will include inflatables, a teen pool party Friday night with a DJ and a street dance on Saturday night. Additional food vendors and a beer garden are planned downtown on Friday and Saturday evenings.

With so many events scheduled, the hope is people might plan on going to one and find that there are several more they are interested in.

“We want to make a weekend that people stay in town.

We want residents to stay in town because there is so much going on in Newton and so much to do,” Umsted said.

More information about the new festival will be released in the coming weeks.

A website and Facebook page are in the works for residents to stay up-to-date on events being planned.

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

Prayer Continued from Page 1A Wednesday. “The morning prayer is a longstanding tradition of the legislature, and a chance for both parties to start the day on the same page.

I feel that this choice is a distraction from what the prayer is intended to be.”

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and/or board must fulfill in order to meet the timeline.

Callaghan is also set to provide an update on negotiations with the Newton Community Education Association and United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 898.

After Monday’s regular meeting, the board is scheduled to hold a “negotiation strategy session” in a closed session related to the union contracts. Such sessions are not subject to open meetings law.

There will also be the usual open-enrollment, human resources, certified personnel, classified personnel and campus-communication reports. Newton High School student representatives

Marisa Modlin and Elizabeth Pearson are also scheduled to make reports.

There is no mention on the agenda of setting a school year in which district reconfiguration will take place. At its well-attended March 23 meeting, the board voted reconfigure into an alignment that features four K-4 “neighborhood” schools without specifying whether 2016-17 or a later school year would be the beginning point for the reconfiguration.

The board’s April 27 meeting is set to take place in the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School gymnasium.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext.

6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small gave U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst a brief tour of the facility when the senator made her first official appearance in Jasper County as a member of Congress on Thursday. The tour was followed by a brief meeting with various county and state officials and business people.

ground and live entertainment.

Ernst said she is talking with several Democrat and Republican senators about what can be done to create a remedy for the Affordable Care Act requirement that forces businesses to offer benefits to offer benefits to employees who have a 30-hour work week.

She said she is also discussing tip-wage issues with her colleagues.

The senator had to wrap up her session to head to Orient in Adair County.

Allen said that tourism, especially on race weekends, has changed not only Jasper County, but the tourism industry throughout central Iowa. Edwards

Heartsill said Thursday night that he wasn’t in the chamber during the prayer. He said he believes the Preamble to the Iowa Constitution, which references gratitude to a “Him,” is one of the ways a Christian tradition has been established for the legislature.

“While Rep. Bennett has the prerogative to invite whomever she pleases to pray

pointed out Small moved from Florida to run the speedway, and is currently staying in a camper on the raceway grounds.

“That’s commitment,” Edwards said, “living in a van down by the river.”

Ernst, who took notes throughout the meeting, ended by promising to bring up the day’s concerns on Capitol Hill.

“I will take your concerns back to Washington D.C.,” Ernst said. “I’ll continue to do my part.”

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before session, and Ms. Maynard has the constitutional right to pray as she wishes, I prefer that we open the House with prayer to the supreme being referenced in the preamble to the Iowa Constitution,” Heartsill said. “There is no doubt in my mind that ‘being’ is the God of the Bible.”

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non-attendance. At least half the 100 lawmakers were not present in the House chamber.

“I respect the rights of others to pursue their personal choice of religious activities,” Kelley said. “But in exercising my personal choice, I choose not to be in the chamber.”

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

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The doctors, nurses, Careage staff, First Assembly of God Church, American Legion, Newton Fire Department, Hospice and all of our friends and acquaintances that so kindly remembered our sweet dad and family. Words are inadequate at this time for expressing our gratitude.

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Opinion

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Once a golfer, always a golfer

By Kate Malott Staff Writer

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“Ted, you don’t have to go up in the stands and play your foul balls. I do,” said golfer Sam Smead, to friend and baseball player Ted Williams.

The Masters is on. The links are prim. The grass is green. It’s golf season.

The tease of a perfect spring day along with the inevitable gloom remind me of the life of an Iowan golfer because golf is a sport of accepting contrast, like the over and under, a drive and putt, and sun and storm.

I grew up a golfer but I didn’t become a practiced one until high school.

Neil McCoy was my first golf coach followed by current girls coach Scott Enyart. They were both wonderful and taught me a lot about leadership.

Both sides of my family have deep roots in the game. The allowance of driving my grandfathers golf cart at a child, being my moms caddie and witnessing uncles confidence or lack thereof are precious memories.

Everyone has their own personality and characteristics which

can not be hidden in golf — some get angry, some quiet, some laugh and some unfazed by a bad shot.

Some seem to never have a bad shot at all.

In a few weeks, I’ll get out my old dusty clubs and reminisce about the trial and error.

I can’t wait to get my feet wet, literally, about once a year I play bare-footed and it’s my favorite day of the summer.

I’ll clean the clubs and organize my bag full of memorable balls, many of them marked with a Sharpie, a bag of unused tees, a glove, a PGA Rule Book and a half bag of forgotten Famous Amos cookies from the year before.

Like all sports, there are many valuable life lessons taught through the game. In golf you learn more about yourself and life than not to mix stripes with plaid.

Listen Everyone that coaches you has advice to give from years of experience and if they’re willing to share what they know, use it as a gift. Take it. Remember it. Apply it. Nobody learns from winning;

it’s the losing that’s significant.

Listen to your surroundings too — the group teeing off ahead, the way the wind blows and the pattern of a bird chirp. Being aware of your surrounds and making a conscious effort makes you a better player and makes you a more empathetic person.

Know when to listen to yourself and when not to. Coach Enyart told me that 90 percent of golf is played between the ears. It’s part technique, but to truly play well is primarily mental.

Accountability In life, hold yourself accountable for every shot you take. As Slamming Sammy said, you have to play the foul balls. That’s part of the game, in fact, that’s the whole game.

If you hit into a pond, you have to figure a way to get out. You pay the consequence for each error in the game. That’s your responsibility to the game.

Hold yourself to a high standard, all the time, in everything you do.

Longevity If you have a bad hole, you

have to keep going and keep playing because there’s more ahead. You have to regroup otherwise you taint everything to follow with insecurity. Don’t succumb to your own weaknesses. Overcome.

Each shot, each hole, each round is a new opportunity to get better. Force yourself to move on and adjust your attitude or you’ll be hitting foul balls all day.

Respect Respect is the number one rule of golf etiquette. It’s golden.

Respect the ground you hit.

Mend it when needed. Respect the geese whose home you invade and the width of the creeks because they’re not as narrow as you give them credit.

Most importantly, respect the people you play with. Respect the way they play because everyone has their own way including you.

Respect the others on the course too. Every golfer, good and bad, slow or fast, is entitled to the same respect you assume of them.

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The Uprising

A deepening Democratic divide

State View

Victims of domestic abuse need support Immediate action is needed in the Senate to support victims of domestic abuse, and the governor must correct his course on behalf of Iowans in need of mental health services. They can’t wait any longer.

I’m proud to have supported victims of domestic abuse recently.

It was my honor to vote in support By Dan Kelley Iowa of the bipartisan Right to Assis- Representative tance Act. In some cities and towns, victims of domestic violence and other crimes are put in a position that if they call for police assistance, they are put at risk of eviction.

In the Iowa House, we voted 98-0 to put an end to these practices. No victim of domestic violence should have to choose between emergency assistance or eviction.

Yet, that is increasingly happening

nationwide, and now, even in some Iowa communities.

This is a common sense bill which is necessary for public safety.

Unfortunately, it is being blocked in the Iowa Senate. This is wrong.

Action can’t wait. One out of three women will suffer at the hands of a domestic abuser. I am proud to stand with them, and I encourage members of the Iowa Senate to do the same. Let’s pass this common-sense bill into law. Domestic abuse victims are Iowans in need of our support, not political pawns, and Senators must act on this bill immediately.

The governor must correct his mistakes on mental health issues.

Earlier this year, Gov. Branstad announced he would close two mental health institutes in Clarinda and Mt. Pleasant. They both provide critical, high-level services to Iowans who require a higher level of care than hospitals, local nursing homes, or other institutions can provide. Lawmakers of both parties, including me, have been crit-

ical of the governor’s plan to close the two facilities without a transition plan in place to ensure Iowans get the care they need.

The Senate has already approved a bill to delay closure of the facilities until a transition plan has been established and the House is likely to take the bill up soon.

Unfortunately, the governor said this week he’s going to ignore the Legislature’s wishes again. Just like he did a few years ago closing the Toledo Juvenile Home for girls, without warning, the governor’s reckless plan ultimately punishes those Iowans who need help the most. There’s been a lot of talk inside and outside the Capitol about school funding this week. It frustrates me that kids’ educations are, once again, being used as political bargaining chips between the governor’s office, the speaker’s office, and Senate leaders. They were not able to reach a compromise on school funding last week, there is still no breakthrough to resolve the crisis.

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For those pining for a Democratic Party that tries to represent more than the whims of the rich and powerful, these are, to say the least, c o n fusing

By David Sirota times.

O n the presidential campaign trail, Hillary Clinton has been promoting standard pro-middle class rhetoric, yet also has been raking in speaking fees from financial firms. One of her potential primary challengers, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, has been sounding anti-Wall Street themes, but only after finishing up two terms in office that saw his state plow more public pension money into Wall Street firms, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in financial fees.

Similarly, in Washington, the anti-Wall Street fervor of those such as Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sometimes seems as if it is on the ascent — that is, until big money comes calling.

Indeed, on the very same day Reuters reported on big banks threatening to withhold campaign contributions from Democratic coffers, Democratic lawmakers abruptly coalesced around Charles Schumer as their next U.S. Senate leader. CNN captured in a blaring headline how unflinching an ally the New York senator has been to the financial elite: “Wall Street welcomes expected Chuck Schumer promotion.”

Notably, Democrats appeared ready to promote Schumer over Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin, who once dared to publicly complain that “banks frankly own” Capitol Hill.

It would be easy to conclude that the status quo is winning Demo-

cratic politics — but a series of high-profile elections shows the trends are markedly different outside the national political arena.

Two years ago, the era of billionaire Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his Wall Street-worshiping city politics ended when populist Democrat Bill de Blasio and a slate of progressive city councilors backed by New York’s Working Families Party were swept into office promising to increase taxes on millionaires and fund universal pre-kindergarten.

A year later, New York’s conservative Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his $40 million campaign war chest couldn’t muster twothirds of the Democratic primary vote against an unknown progressive opponent named Zephyr Teachout. Though Cuomo was ultimately reelected, he was humiliated, and his future prospects have been significantly diminished.

Now comes Chicago, where Mayor Rahm Emanuel has shuttered schools, handed out big corporate subsidies, blocked a financial transaction tax and pushed for cuts to city workers’ retirement benefits. He made the old corporate Democratic assumption, betting that he could easily win reelection by simply spending opponents into the ground.

No doubt, Emanuel succeeded in the latter part of that equation.

With six-figure checks from financial executives, he amassed $15 million and outspent his top challenger, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, by a 12-to-1 margin. But because of a massive grassroots organizing campaign, Garcia got enough votes to force the first mayoral runoff in the city’s history. At the same time, voters added more progressive voices to the city council.

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Records Mary M. Balmer April 9, 2015 A graveside service for Mary M. Balmer will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 at the Newton Union Cemetery.

Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a

Raymond Iver Anderson April 9, 2015 Raymond Iver Anderson, 70, of Newton

Phyllis Maxine Bartlow April 3, 2015 Phyllis Maxine (Wilson) Bartlow, 78, of Carlisle, formerly of Oskaloosa and Monroe, died Friday, April 3, 2015.

Burial will be at Rochester Cemetery, Scott Township, Mahaska County. Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. A memorial service will be at a later date.

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Obituaries celebration of life gathering at the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 3000 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mary’s name, to Project AWAKE, Newton Arboretum.

Mary passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born April 5, 1939, in Centerville, the only child of died Thursday, April 9, 2015, at his home in Newton. Funeral services are pending at the Wallace Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Newton.

Forrest and Hazel Minear. Mary graduated from Newton High School in 1958, and attended American Institute of Business graduating in 1959. Mary and James ( Jim) Balmer were united in marriage June 20, 1959, and were blessed with one child, Kimberly, born in 1961.

Mary was employed

by The Maytag Company from 1959, until her retirement 41 years later,

in 2001.

Her parents preceded Mary in death; as well as her two brothers-inlaw, Jerry and Jack Balmer. Those left to honor Mary’s memory are her beloved husband, Jim; and daughter, Kimberly (Kim; son-in-law, David Mellinger; and two granddaughters, Molly and Elizabeth; her sisterin-law, Elaine Balmer; niece Amy (Balmer) Chu; and three great-nieces.

Leo Duggan April 10, 2015 Leo Duggan, 87, of Newton, died Friday, April 10, 2015, at Garden View in Park Centre in Newton. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

JCSC to host monthly potluck Tuesday The Jasper County Senior Center and Golden Agers Club will host its monthly potluck beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the center, 702 E. Third

St. S. in Newton.

Guests are asked to bring a dish to share, or a donation, and their own place setting.

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Grass will entertain following the potluck.

The monthly meeting will be held following entertainment.

Bingo will follow all other business.

Book sheds light on right-to-die debate Former Baxter resident, Kate Sebeny has released a novella, which addresses the legal and moral complications faced by those denied the option of meeting death on their own terms.

Sebeny’s book “The Last Best Thing” debuts on April 11. Presented

by Kellan Publishing, the book’s release will be anticipated by an online pre-launch party April 1-11.

For more information visit www. katesebeny.com or contact Kellan Publishing at Publishing@KellanPublishing.com.

Iowa One Call reminds Iowans to be safe during National Safe Digging month Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Iowa One Call is welcoming spring this April by celebrating National Safe Digging Month in Iowa.

Many Iowans are beginning outdoor projects as the weather warms and this event serves as a reminder to have buried utility lines located and marked before performing any type of digging. As a free service, Iowa One Call works to safeguard Iowans from the potential hazards associated with coming in contact with buried utility lines, and to protect the essential services conveyed via Iowa’s vast underground facilities infrastructure.

“Iowa One Call is pleased to join our damage prevention partners across the country in celebrating National Safe

Digging Month,” said Ben Booth, Manager of Public Relations/ Communications for Iowa One Call. “Iowa’s essential underground facilities infrastructure is vital to the wellbeing of all Iowans; and the locating and marking of the various types of underground pipes, cables, wires and conduits is a crucial component of damage prevention. As spring rolls around, we want to emphasize to all Iowans the importance of safe digging practices and that they are required by law to notify Iowa One Call at least 48-hours before performing any projects that will entail digging.”

Iowa One Call is collaborating with Common Ground Iowa (CGI) and Governor Branstad to declare April Safe Digging Month in Iowa. The partnership with CGI coordinates the Governor’s

signing of the proclamation, which will promote safe digging throughout the state. Nationally, Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has joined with its regional partners such as CGI to promote effective damage prevention practices for keeping underground infrastructure and Americans safe.

Iowa One Call manages the notification system that allows homeowners, contractors and anyone planning to dig within Iowa to arrange free locating services anywhere across the state.

Residents should call 811 and talk to a representative or go online at iowaonecall.com to submit a ticket and schedule the free service. Locating professionals will mark the area within 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays.

Once utility lines are located and marked, dig-

ging can begin.

“While Iowa has one of the lowest reported rates of dig-related damages, Iowa One Call wants this number to be zero,” said Booth. “Failure to obey the law and make the required notice to Iowa One Call could result in some very serious consequences, including prosecution for civil penalties, fines and liability for damages.

“Electrical and natural gas services, communication and broadband connectivity, potable water and sewer functions are all essential services that could be interrupted if someone decides to dig without first having an underground facility locating service mark their proposed area of excavation for free.”

For more information about how you can dig safe, visit the Iowa One Call website.

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• Clay Classes will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton, for its ongoing clay classes - Pot Shots for all ages. For more information, contact Karen King at king50208@hotmail.com or Linda Klepinger at clayman420@yahoo.com or 641521-3554.

• Kid Fest will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Baxter Community Library, 202 E. State St. This is a library open house for younger children and their families.

• Iowa Speedway 8k “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Dr. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Jasper County Democrats will host its offyear caucus at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jasper County Community Center in Newton. The party will be getting organized for the next election.

• 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.

• Wittemberg Cemetery Association will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home of Joe and Sandy Dodge, 1878 N. 51st Ave. E. in Newton.

• Spring Supper will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Congregational United Church of Christ, 218 S. Main St. in Baxter. The menu includes ham balls, au gratin potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls, salads, pies and beverages.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Beauty for Ashes will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

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

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

• Make a natural bird feeder beginning at 6 p.m. Monday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Drop in and create a handmade, natural bird feeder for your yard. Birds are extra hungry in the spring and need lots of food. Open to teens and adults.

• Donkey Basketball Fundraiser will start at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Lynnville-Sully High School Gym in Sully. This will be a fun community event with proceeds going toward the Central Park and playset equipment project. $6 for advance tickets and $8 at the door.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Dalton T. Grossium, 19, of Newton, is charged with consumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called to Kum & Go at 11:03 p.m. Tuesday. When officers found Grossium he had blood shot eyes, slurred speech, smelled strongly of alcohol and had poor balance. He admitted to having at

least two drinks. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• A 17-year-old juvenile (driver 2) is charged with failing to have insurance after authorities were called to Newton High School at 3:23 p.m. Monday.

Another 17-year-old juvenile, (driver 1) was traveling in the parking lot when driver 2’s vehicle struck driver 1’s vehicle while backing out.

Driver 1 had approximately $1,500 in damage and driver 2 had approximately $75. He was cited and released to appear.

• A 17-year-old juvenile is charged with failure to maintain control after authorities were called to the 400 block of North Fourth Avenue East at 9:18 a.m. Saturday. The juvenile was traveling west when she got dis-

tracted and lost control of her vehicle, sideswiping a parked car owned

by Lisa Sinclair. The juvenile had approximately $1,400 in damage while Sinclair had approximately $3,500.

She was cited and released to appear.

• Samantha L. Brown, 30, of Newton, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation after authorities were called to

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Mother of five tests limits of cousin’s ability to help

DEAR ABBY: My cousin “Opal” and I grew up together. We were always close. She has gone through some rough times, and I have been trying to help her out.

She has five children (ages 10 to 2) and I have one child who is 13. The fathers of her children are not helpful.

I recently completed my education and am looking for work, so money is tight.

Opal doesn’t feed her kids before bringing them over or provide diapers for the little one. She promises to reimburse me, but rarely does. Most of the time I keep my mouth shut because I know she doesn’t make much as a server. How can I make her understand that even though I have only one child that doesn’t mean I have the money to help her out with her five?

Also, when I baby-sit her children, they are rowdy and destructive. But if I try to raise the subject, it creates tension between us.

I love Opal. I want to help her. But when is it enough? I don’t want to withdraw my help completely, but it has become more than my household can bear. — CARING COUSIN IN MISSOURI DEAR CARING COUSIN: Nothing will change until you are ready to tell Cousin Opal enough is enough and set some strict rules. That she has had five children with different deadbeat boyfriends is not your fault.

One accidental pregnancy — or even two — can happen. But FIVE should be a clue that your cousin is irresponsible.

Tell Opal that unless her children are fed before they arrive and she provides diapers, you will no longer baby-sit for her. (It wouldn’t be a bad idea to tell her to include some snacks as well.) Tell her that before her children come over she is to instruct them to be on their best behavior. Her household may be chaotic because there are no rules — so don’t blame those children

for their bad behavior.

When they arrive, tell them that in YOUR house there are rules. Explain clearly what they are and that there are rewards for good behavior. Make clear that if they can’t be good, they won’t be welcomed back without their mother.

If the penalty for drawing the line is that there is tension between you and your cousin, the upside will be that you will be taken advantage of less often.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 49-year-old gay man who has been in a relationship with my partner, “Alex,” for almost 25 years. We plan to have a silver anniversary party in July. When I mentioned it to my two sisters, both had similar reactions — it’s not “appropriate” and “silver anniversaries are for married couples and you’re not married.”

Abby, is it wrong to celebrate a silver anniversary with Alex? If not, should I send invitations to my two sisters? — LONG-TERM IN LONG BEACH DEAR LONG-TERM: Of course it’s not wrong! The option of marriage wasn’t available to gay people 25 years ago. A quarter of a century together is something to celebrate.

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DONAHUE — Severe weather, making its way across eastern Iowa, produced at least one tornado.

The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado was located around 5:25 p.m.

Thursday in rural Donahue, which is about 15 miles north of Davenport. Meteorologist John Haase says there were no reports of structural damage. He says the tornado caused some blown-over semitrucks and uprooted or damaged trees. Hail as large as ping pong balls was predicted in the area.

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HUDSON — An Iowa man has pleaded guilty to shooting someone in the shoulder when hunting last year. An attorney for 20-year-old Joshua Casey, of Hudson, said Thursday that the guilty plea to reckless use of a firearm causing injury was entered to avoid any risks and expenses associated with a trial. Casey originally pleaded not guilty to the charge in September following his July arrest.

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DES MOINES — Police say someone who attempted to steal a truck parked outside a Des Moines home instead took a bag of dog poop. The Des Moines Police Department responded to a report of an attempted burglary around 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday. Upon arrival, a man told police someone broke into the driver’s side door of his truck sometime last month. According to a police report, the person who tried to steal the truck checked the bed of the vehicle and grabbed what turned out to be “a bag of dog feces.”

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Man accused of reporting robbery that never happened DUBUQUE — An 18-year-old man has been accused of reporting to police that he had been robbed and later saying the robbery never happened.

Jamal L. Gray, of Dubuque, turned himself in Thursday. He is charged with filing a false report to a public safety entity.

Police say Gray reported he had been robbed at gunpoint on March 27, but investigation into the incident revealed several inconsistencies in his report.

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Police: 1 killed, 5 hurt in Ottumwa crash OTTUMWA — Authorities say one person was killed and five others were hurt in a crash in Ottumwa.

The Ottumwa Police Department received a report of the collision around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. Willis Delbert Rowe, 88, of Moulton, was taken to a Des Moines hospital, where he later died. Five others were transported to Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

—The Associated Press

Prevention program takes message to area schools

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Katie Brown of Employees and Family Resources gave an update on working within the local school districts at the Jasper County Board of Health meeting Thursday.

At both the PCM High School and middle school, Brown presented the substance abuse prevention program.

“We’ve talked about alcohol, prescription drug abuse, marijuana — kind of a wide variety of things so they have information and they can make the smarter choices,” Brown said.

She has also been to health classes at Newton High School and Berg Middle School and will be going back with new classes in the fourth quarter. Presentations are finishing up in the sixth grade classes in the Colfax-Mingo school district.

“We talk about drugs and alcohol, but we also talk about communication and goal setting — good life skills for them to have,” Brown said.

Presentations and classes are offered to

k i d s starting in preschool all the way to senior groups throughout the Brown c o u n t y.

A new program with local law enforcement is getting up and running called Prescription Monitoring program and Brown is hoping to start training soon.

Tammy Stapp, administrator of Skiff Hospice, Home Care and Jasper County Public Health along with the board have started work on the Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Improvement Planning (CHNA & HIP). According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, at least every five years, local boards of health are to lead a community-wide discussion with stakeholders and residents about their community’s health needs. After identifying needs in the community, the next step is to identify objectives and strategies to address those needs.

The process is a funda-

mental element in statewide planning. CHNA & HIP have more than a 20-year history in Iowa and represents local action to promote and protect the health of Iowans.

“I think our goal is to show a lot of participation (in the data collection), that is how we engage the community and have a follow up that comes from what is decided,” Stapp said.

Stapp started work by compiling demographics in the county and identify stakeholders that stood out including special populations, special risk populations and those with specific health conditions. The board’s next decision is to choose how it compiles data in the county, either through surveys, public meetings or other avenues. It also has to decide where it wants to put focus for the areas on concern within the county. All of those decisions will be researched and discussed through out the next month to give Stapp guidance as she begins setting up data gathering avenues.

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

AP Photo Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, left, and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum wait backstage before speaking during the Homeschool Iowa’s Capitol Day Thursday in Des Moines.

Republican candidates court homeschooling families in Iowa The Associated Press DES MOINES — Eight years after Mike Huckabee tapped the support of evangelical homeschooling families as part of his winning coalition in the 2008 Iowa Republican caucuses, a lineup of GOP hopefuls is seeking to duplicate that effort.

Five Republican 2016 prospects courted homeschool families in Des Moines on Thursday at an annual gathering sponsored by a statewide group called the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators. While

the number of homeschoolers in the state may be relatively small, they are viewed as a well-organized subset of the evangelical population that participates in the political process.

“Some of the most coveted activists in the Iowa caucuses are homeschool parents,” said conservative radio show host Steve Deace, himself a homeschool parent who appeared at Thursday’s event.

Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, joined former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Texas Sen. Ted

Cruz and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal for an afternoon panel discussion before hundreds of parents. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined a portion of the program at the state Capitol earlier in the day.

Huckabee, who noted he had appointed a homeschooling parent to the state education board when he was governor, said he’s aware of the “extraordinary sacrifice” parents make to school their children at home.

Santorum said he and his wife taught their children at home.

Iowa House committee approves broadband legislation DES MOINES (AP) — Legislation aimed at expanding high-speed Internet in Iowa took another step forward with a House committee’s overwhelming approval on Thursday, though lawmakers agree there will be some

changes to the bill.

The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously for the bill, which would create a 10-year property tax relief program for service providers adding infrastructure for broadband, also

known as high-speed Internet.

Rep. Peter Cownie, R-West Des Moines, who is overseeing the bill, said after the meeting that he expects some changes as he tries to align it with a separate bill in the Senate led by Sen. Steven Sodders,

D-State Center.

“There’s more that we agree on than not,” Cownie said.

About 74 percent of Iowa households - roughly 913,000 - have high-speed Internet with a download speed that aligns with a new recom-

mendation by the Federal Communications Commission, according to Connect Iowa, an organization with federal support that is working with communities across the state to expand service.

Free popcorn, crafts and more at the Newton Public Library April 12 to 18 is National Library Week. To celebrate the Newton Public Library has partnered with Capitol II Theatres. Stop in during the week to check out a book or apply for a library card and receive a gift certificate for a free popcorn with movie ticket purchase at the Aril 17 showings at Capitol II. One free popcorn per library card holder.

Adult craft Create a natural bird feeder at the library on Monday, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. This program is open to adults and teens.

Start off spring by helping your neighborhood birds.

Get to Know Newton postcards The library is the central location to drop

By Nicole off your comLindstrom pleted Get To Newton Public Know Newton Library Public postcards. Stop Services Librarian in to fill them our or drop them off before April 17. We have a goal to reach 10,000, help

us make it. All postcards will be mailed to Iowans encouraging them to get to know Newton.

This is your chance to tell Iowans why you love Newton and why they should too.

Which books are champions Vote for your favorite books to make it to the Championship game of Book Madness.

This display is located right inside the library gates and any of the books can be checked out.

Each voter will be entered for prizes. Vote now in the library or from our Facebook Page.

April is National Poetry Month Check out one of our displays in the Teen Section or in New Nonfiction for poetry books, how to write poetry or about poets. We even have Black Out Poetry Art for you to try!

Five free songs a week Freegal Music now allows five free song downloads per week. These songs are yours to keep and all you need is a library card. Go to www.freegalmusic.com to download music today. Find today’s newest hits along with hits from the

past. Songs are MP3 and iTunes compatible.

Seeking musicians, authors and crafters The library is looking for Newton residents who have a musical talent, have published a book or can speak on writing a book, or who have a special skill in crafts to present programs for the Adult Summer Reading Program this summer. If interested, please contact Nicole Lindstrom at 641-792-4108 or nlindstrom@newton.lib.ia.us.

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Hillary Clinton to announce presidential campaign Sunday The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation about her political future and launch her long-awaited 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday, according to people familiar with her plans.

The first official word that Clinton will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination will come via an online video posted on social media. She’ll then make stops in key early voting states, including Iowa and New Hampshire, where she’ll hold small events with voters.

One Democrat familiar with campaign rollout said Clinton’s stops would include

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visits to people’s homes in those early states.

The people familiar with Clinton’s plans spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss them

publicly.

The former secretary of state will be making her second bid for president and will enter the race in a strong position to succeed her rival from the 2008 Democratic primary, President Barack Obama.

Clinton appears unlikely to

face a stiff primary opponent, though a handful of lower-profile Democrats have said they are considering their own campaigns.

Should she win the nomination, Clinton would face the winner of a Republican primary season that could feature as many as two dozen candidates. Among them is, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who is expected to formally announce his campaign in Miami on Monday — a day after Clinton’s announcement on social media.

Clinton will return to politics following a two-year leave from government. If elected, the former first lady would be the nation’s first female pres-

County board OKs creation of community ID program IOWA CITY (AP) — The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved creation of a community ID program.

The board voted unanimously for the proposal on Thursday.

The program was proposed by Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission and Ad

Hoc Diversity Committee last year. It will facilitate access to local services for immigrants and others who don’t have documents needed for state-issued ID. The list of potential beneficiaries includes senior citizens who no longer drive and spouses and dependents of interna-

tional students.

Bill Peterson is executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties, and he says he’s not sure what value such IDs will have beyond Johnson County. But, he says, “if it proves to be a good idea, then perhaps other entities will adopt it.”

Iowan gets life in prison for 2009 killing of girlfriend SIDNEY (AP) — A 34-year-old southwest Iowa man has been given life in prison for killing his girlfriend in 2009.

Brian Davis, of Shenandoah, was sentenced on Thursday. In

February he was found guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of Holly Durben on July 18, 2009.

Durben was found dead in a residence she shared with Davis, and an autop-

sy revealed that she was shot in the head.

Prosecutors have said Durben’s death was a homicide staged to look like a suicide. Davis’ attorneys maintained that Durben killed herself.

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Republicans have been preparing for a second Clinton campaign since she left Obama’s administration in early 2013. They intend to campaign against her by equating her potential presidency to that of a “third” Obama term, during which they argue she would continue his most unpopular policies.

Clinton’s announcement was preceded by withering criticism over her use of a personal email account and server while she was secretary of state, as well as the Clinton Foundation’s acceptance of donations from foreign governments.

She said at a news con-

ference last month she used the personal email account for convenience. Republicans running a select congressional committee reviewing the 2012 attack on a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya, which took place during Clinton’s tenure at the State Department, are investigating her decision to delete thousands of emails she has deemed personal in nature.

By campaigning heavily in Iowa and New Hampshire, Clinton hopes to avoid making the same stumbles against Obama as she did in the 2008 Iowa caucuses, which he won in an upset. She also sees such campaigning as a way not take for granted her formidable position in the Democratic field.

State-by-state battle waged over ‘conversion therapy’ bans The Associated Press NEW YORK — There have been several setbacks this year for a state-by-state campaign to ban so-called conversion therapy for gay, lesbian and transgender youth. But the White House is now officially an ally, and activists are hopeful of long-term success as they make a case that such treatments can have devastating consequences.

Groups advocating the bans were elated on Wednesday when President Barack Obama conveyed his support for measures banning psychiatric therapy treatments aimed at changing minors’ sexual orientation. Just hours earlier, a Colorado Senate committee defeated a proposed ban bill there.

“I am hesitant to use the heavy hand of government to take away the dignity of choice in cases where individuals want this therapy,” said state Sen. Owen Hill, one of three Republicans who outvoted two Democrats on the committee to block the bill after it had advanced out of the Democratic-controlled House.

According to the National Center for Lesbian Rights, which is a leader of the multistate campaign, Colorado is one of 18 states where bans were being considered this year. Bans were enacted in previous years in California, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., but at this stage it’s possible only a handful of other states — perhaps Oregon and

Illinois — might join them this year.

With a legislative deadline approaching in Nevada, a bill there appears in jeopardy. In Iowa, a similar measure already has missed a key deadline, and in any case, was viewed as a long shot in the Republican-controlled House.

In New York, the GOPrun Senate has yet to signal enthusiasm for a ban that advanced through the House last year.

However, Samantha Ames, coordinator of the National Center for Lesbian Rights’ Born Perfect campaign, said she and her colleagues are heartened by increasing public awareness of the issue, even in states where the proposed measures fail.

“Most people didn’t know what conversion therapy was,” Ames said. “We are going to put this industry out of business, and the way we do that is through public education and empowerment of the survivors who’ve been most deeply affected.”

Among those who testified in support of the proposed Colorado ban was Sarah Musick of Colorado Springs.

When she told her parents she was gay, Musick said, they forced her to enter a “corrective therapy” program that caused her distress and eventually led to a suicide attempt.

“Today, with my wife by my side, I have overcome much adversity and live an authentic life,” she said Wednesday after the Senate panel defeated the ban

measure. “Sadly, many in my same place are not, and they deserve acceptance, equality, diversity, and simple humanity.

They don’t deserve the punishment that is conversion therapy.”

Among those testifying against the Colorado ban was Jeff Johnston, an issues analyst at the Colorado Springs-based conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family. Johnston says he was attracted to other males as a youth, then underwent religiously themed therapy starting in his mid-20s that paved the way to a successful heterosexual marriage.

“If you ban this, you’re saying to people of faith who might have unwanted sexual feelings, ‘Sorry, we can’t help you,’” Johnston said.

“You’re denying their right to self-determination. You’re abandoning these kids when they most need your help.”

Many major mental health and family-issues groups have long opposed conversion therapy, including the American Psychological Association.

“So-called reparative therapies are aimed at ‘fixing’ something that is not a mental illness and therefore does not require therapy,” said the APA’s president, Barry Anton. “There is insufficient scientific evidence that they work, and they have the potential to harm the client.”

In a 2009 report, an APA task force said mental health professionals should avoid telling clients that they can change their sexual

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

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

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

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

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

Call 641-792-2473.

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

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

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

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

Sunday until service time.

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

Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

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

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

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

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

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

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

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

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

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

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

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

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

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship.

11:30 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call 792-4470.

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

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

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

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

10:10 am service.

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

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

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

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Bible studies call 594-4440.

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

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

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

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

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.

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee; 9:45 a.m. Power Praise;10:00 a.m. Worship Office hours 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. M-TH pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

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

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

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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Rausch’s hat trick pushes Cards to victory

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News On a night not fit for man nor beast, Newton High’s Cardinal girls persevered Thursday to claim their first win of the 2015 soccer season.

The Class 2A 11th-ranked Cardinals posted a 4-1 win over visiting Ballard.

Newton sophomore Ryanne Rausch had her best scoring night for the Cardinals. Rausch racked up her first career hat trick, scoring a goal in the first half and two more in the second half.

The Cardinals and Ballard Bombers played on a windy, cold and rainy evening at H.A. Lynn Stadium. It was the second game of the season for Newton and Ballard’s season opener.

“The girls had trouble finding their momentum in the first half. They weren’t able to get in to their normal rhythm,” said Abby Lamont, Newton head coach. “After halftime, they adapted better to the wet soccer ball, started communicating better and found the back of the net three more times.”

Newton found the net first when junior Victoria Jordan made a pass to Rausch. Rausch finished by kicking the ball past Ballard goalkeeper Lexi

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High defender Courtney Jacobsen (45) keeps the ball away from Ballard’s Rachel Watters (13) during Thursday’s game at H.A. Lynn Stadium. The Cardinals beat the visiting Bombers, 4-1.

Fortner with 26 minutes, 11 seconds on the first-half clock.

The 1-0 Newton lead stood through halftime. Ballard tied the game on a goal at the 34-minute mark of the second half.

That was all Newton’s defense and sophomore goalkeeper Ashlee Freese gave up to the Bombers. Freese was credited with eight saves in the game.

Sophomore Kaytlin Ahn scored her first goal of the

season on an assist by Jordan.

Ahn’s goal put the Cardinals back on top for good.

Senior Rylie Udelhoven made the pass to Rausch for a second goal, pushing Newton’s lead to 3-1. Rausch put the ball past Fortner one more time on an unassisted goal.

Newton put 19 shots on goal and had three corner kicks.

“Our strikers’ shooting was much improved from Monday night,” Lamont said.

“They seemed to calm their nerves when shooting tonight. We’re thankful for the win. We’re looking forward to the SEP tournament on Saturday and hopefully a little better weather.”

Newton (1-1) has played both of its games in cold spring weather. The Cardinals compete in Saturday’s Southeast Polk tournament at Pleasant Hill. Newton opens with a 9 a.m. game against host Southeast Polk at the high school field.

Newton moves to Spring Creek Soccer Complex for its other two games Saturday.

The Cardinals have a noon game against Des Moines North and a 3 p.m. contest against Prairie City-Monroe.

Newton High’s girls and boys will be competing in the Iowa Class 4A District 5 state qualifying track meet hosted by Urbandale Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the coed state qualifying track meet assignments Thursday. All state qualifying meets are May 14.

Joining Newton at host Urbandale in the

4A District 5 meet are Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial, Des Moines Hoover, Des Moines North, Dowling Catholic and Mason City.

Prairie City-Monroe and Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls and boys head to Eddyville for the Class 2A District 1 qualifying meet.

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont hosts the meet which includes Albia, Central Decatur, Central Lee, Clarke, Davis County, Des Moines Christian, East Marshall, Interstate 35 and Pella Christian.

More changes coming to prep cross country

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Changes to the Iowa high school cross country landscape did not stop with a recent girls’ distance change.

The state announced Thursday three additional changes were added to the sport moving forward.

The biggest change for most teams was the decision to add an additional five individual runners to the state meet.

In previous years, the top 10 runners from every state qualifying meet advanced to the state meet. The change increases that number to 15.

Collins-Maxwell/Baxter cross country coach Jerry Meinerts had a different idea, but welcomes the change and feels it’s a win-win for both sides.

“It’s not what I would have done, but it’s good for the sport,” Meinerts said. “I would have taken out the kids who are the three teams that qualify for state and then add seven to 10 individuals from teams that didn’t qualify.”

Colfax-Mingo coach Zach Tomas said the only additional change that will affect the Tigerhawks is the number of state qualifiers to advance.

And if the rule would have been in effect this past year, C-M would have had an individual from the boys’ team along with its entire girls squad.

“It’s a much needed change,” Tomas said.

“These changes seem huge now, but I am sure it won’t seem like that big of a deal once the season starts.”

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Lynnville-Sully and Colfax-Mingo track teams go to Brooklyn for the Class 1A District 2 state qualifying meet hosted by BGM. Other schools in the meet are English Valleys, HLV, Iowa Valley, Montezuma, Moravia, North Mahaska, Sigourney, Tri-County and Twin Cedars.

In Class 4A, the

Alumni giving back to NHS as coaches is a good thing

state meet.

In Class 1A, the top place winner in each event plus the next 12 best performances statewide from qualifying meet place winners will advance to the state meet. If there are ties, the highest qualifying meet place winner will be the qualifier.

The 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet for all classes is May 21-23 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

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top two place winners in each event plus the next 12 best performances statewide from qualifying meet place winners advance to the state meet.

In Class 2A, the top two place winners in each event plus the next eight performances statewide from qualifying meet place winners advance to the

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April showers brought a week of cold, rainy, windy weather to win out over area high school sporting events.

Events were postponed. School administrators scrambled to agree on dates to By Jocelyn Sheets reschedule.

A few events Newton Daily News went on as s c h e d u l e d , Sports Editor so to those hearty souls we salute you all.

Welcome to spring sports season.

Speaking of welcoming, I met two very energetic coaches this week. Newton High’s new baseball and softball coaches are NHS alumni. Dustin Brisel and Kristina McNew are both excited about being the head coaches of their alma mater’s programs.

McNew and Brisel were standout players for Newton High’s softball and baseball teams. They went on to play well at the collegiate level. They bring playing experience to the table, but also they each are driven by a love for baseball and softball.

Brisel called the Newton head baseball coaching job a dream job. McNew said being able to coach in her hometown and give back to the Newton softball program was an honor.

Two Newton High alumni looking forward to coaching young people and share their knowledge is a great thing to hear. As soon as they knew they were hired for their respective positions, they said they jumped in planning and working toward giving their full attention to the progress of the young people playing their sports.

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Hawks’ Van Manen wins discus on school-record throw

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News EDDYVILLE — Winning three of four field events in the Class B division of Thursday’s Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Girls Invitational track meet put Lynnvile-Sully’s Hawks on a good foundation. They were battling South Iowa Cedar League members, especially North Mahaska, in the meet.

Sophomore Lizzy Van Manen increased her own Lynnville-Sully school record in winning the discus event on a throw of 114 feet, 8.50

inches. Lysandra James, a senior, placed third at 80-5. The Hawks went 1-3 in both the discus and the shot put.

Senior Shelby Davis won the shot put with a toss of 31-11 with teammate Jelissa Rozendaal taking third at 28-10.

Davis cleared the high jump bar at 4-10 to win the event as McKinley Conover was fourth at 4-6. Olivia Ritter took fourth in the long jump with a leap of 11-8.50.

“We had points scored in every event but one. We needed each and every one of them as conference rival North Mahaska finished just six

points back,” said Darin Arkema, Lynnville-Sully head coach.

Lynnville-Sully won the EBF Invitational Class B championship with 161 points. North Mahaska was second with 155.

“Lizzy’s throw of 113-11 at the state meet last year was the record, but she bettered that by nine and a half inches. She’s off to a great start this season in that event,” Arkema said.

On the track, the Hawks won four races, finished second in four and had three third-place finishes.

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Bracket contest prize winners

Newton Daily News photo The winners of the Montana Mike’s Bracket Challenge recently picked up their gift certificates after winning the Newton Daily News basketball contest. Winners were, from the left, James Jensen (second place) $50, Roger Daniels (first place) $100, Jeannie Grife (third place) $35 and Evan Tibe, manager of the Newton Montana Mike’s.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Friday Rugby At Newton Union at Newton, 6:40 p.m.

Marion at Newton, 9:20 p.m.

High School Track Colfax-Mingo, PCM, Lynnville-Sully boys at CMB, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, CMB girls at Ballard, 5 p.m.

Saturday Soccer Newton, PCM girls at Southeast Polk tournament, 9 a.m.

Tennis Newton girls at Johnston Invitational, 9 a.m.

High School Track Newton girls, boys at Oskaloosa, 9 a.m.

Golf PCM girls at Chariton, 9 a.m.

PCM boys at Pella, 2 p.m.

Trap Shooting Newton at Knoxville Monday Golf Newton girls at Urbandale, 2 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully boys at Iowa Valley, 4:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, CMB, PCM boys at Des Moines Christian, 2 p.m.

CMB girls at West Marshall, 4:15 p.m.

PCM girls at Pleasantville, 4 p.m.

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

Marshalltown at Newton boys, 4:15 p.m.

High School Track Newton girls at Boone, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys, girls at CMB Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

PCM girls at Norwalk, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer CMB girls at Gilbert, 5:30 p.m.

Middle School Track Knoxville, Ankeny Centennial, Pella at Newton boys, 4:30 p.m.

Trap Shooting Newton at Marshalltown Tuesday Soccer Newton boys at Knoxville, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

Des Moines Christian at Newton girls, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

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

North Polk at CMB girls, 5:30 p.m.

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

Golf Newton girls at Grinnell, 4:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo girls, boys at Saydel, 4 p.m.

CMB girls at South Hamilton, 4 p.m.

High School Track Newton girls at Ames, 4:30 p.m.

PCM boys at Pella Christian, 4:15 p.m.

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

Hawks Continued from Page 1B Cori Rice claimed the gold in the 800-meter in 2 minutes, 57.59 seconds. She was second in the 400 in 1:09.64 and Kristine Jaennette finished sixth in 1:22.56.

Mariah Vos won the 400 hurdles in 1:17.58 and Shelby Foster was fifth in 1:30.45. Vos placed third in the 100 hurdles in 18.52 seconds. Brenna Lanser finished fourth in the 100 meter dash in 13.88 seconds.

Marissa Vos placed second in the 1,500 run in 6:04.41 and Haley James was fourth in 6:35.37. Rebecca Morningstar took fourth in the 3,000 meters in 15:44.40 and Haley Breeden was fifth in the race in 15:51.75.

Van Manen and Rice combined with Kasiah Ehresman and Madison Rasmusson for first place in the 4x400 relay in 4:42.04. Van Manen, Haley James, Alexis Hardenbrook and Marissa Vos in winning the 4x800 in 12:08.57 The foursome of Makenzy Rozendaal, Lanser, Ehresman and Rasmusson posted two second-place finishes. They posted times of 55.01 seconds and 1:54.84, respectively in the 4x100 relay and in the 4x200 relay in 1:54.84.

Lynnville-Sully’s sprint medley relay team of Skyler Young, Tierney Needham, Hardenbrook and Ritter was third in 5:35.16. Mariah Vos, Hailey Scandridge, Foster and Jataya Meyer combined for third in the shuttle hurdle relay race in 1:21.14.

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PCM rally not enough against Chariton

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MONROE — The effort was good and the execution was a little better, but the Prairie City-Monroe boys’ soccer team still dropped to 0-4 on the year.

The Mustangs doubled their scoring output and rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit, but still fell at home to Chariton, 3-2.

Drew Johnson and Zac Read scored second-half goals for PCM, which scored two goals total in the first three matches of the season.

The Mustangs (04) return to their home pitch at 5:30 p.m. Thursday against Nevada.

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Newton comes up empty in skeet shoot

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Smith hit the line in 5:44.07.

It was the first time she had run the event since the seventh grade.

“To run that in less than six minutes was impressive,” Martin said.

The 4x100 team included Clarke, Hugen, Van Gorp and Vos. They stopped the clock at 54.05 seconds, while the 4x400 team of Mackenzie Messick, Morgan Novak, Josie Hare and Taylor Burns recorded a time of 5:27.51.

Van Gorp was fourth in the long jump (14-6), Tatum Schnug was fourth in the 400 (1:09.61) and Hugen was fourth in the 100 (14.42).

“Keeping our focus on the end of May, we have had some tough workouts in the past couple of days, yet the girls came out fighting tonight and showed some heart,” Martin said. “We are very proud of how mentally tough our girls were this evening.”

The Mustangs return to action at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Norwalk.

KNOXVILLE — Shooting skeet is not a strong suit for the Newton Trap Team, but the Cardinals opened the 2015 season in a skeet competition against the Pella Shooters Club.

Newton’s team did not any winning scores, but trap team coach Paul Klein was not disappointed in the competition. Bryce Romick, Derek Damman, Jacob Arrowood, Connor McAdoo, Logan Zaabel and Dawson Cobler competed Thursday night.

“Our members posted very respectable scores for our team considering we are underdogs when it comes to skeet shooting since we don’t have facilities readily available to practice,” Klein said. “The closest skeet range that we can usually get practice time on is in Waukee. I was very pleased with the way we shot and I think for the most part, the team members were happy with their scores.”

Klein said this was the first skeet competition for the six Newton shooters, and he expects the Cardinals will see even better scores by the end of the season.

Klein said the cold, rainy weather proved to be a factor in the shooting competition.

The Newton Trap Team travels back to Knoxville Saturday for its first trap shooting competition of the season.

The Cardinals go to Marshalltown Monday for a trap shoot.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Zac Read (1) of Prairie City-Monroe and Pella Christian’s Jacob Brouwer (9) battle for a loose ball during a match on April 2. Read scored a goal for the Mustangs during their 3-2 loss to Chariton on Thursday.

Short-handed PCM claims third at EBF Invite

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News EDDYVILLE — Still working without a full deck, the short-handed Prairie City-Monroe girls’ track and field team took third at the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Invitational on Thursday night.

Running in less than ideal conditions and still missing some athletes due to injury and sickness, the Mustangs managed to win six events and grabbed third in three others.

Oskaloosa won the meet with 176 points, while Grinnell was second with 115. PCM scored 95 in third and host EBF (77), Albia (62) and Cardinal (45) rounded out the Class A field.

“A third-place finish behind two bigger schools than us is pretty good,” PCM coach Bridget Martin said. “We didn’t have a full lineup again tonight, yet we went out and competed in a meet that had some great teams and finished in the top half.”

Sophomore Jayci Vos returned to the lineup and helped PCM win the 4x200, while senior Rachel Peter was part of three wins and senior Grace Telfer once again swept the shot

put and discus.

Peter won the 800-meter run in 2 minutes, 38.42 seconds, crossed first in the 3,000 in 11:39.86 and anchored the distance medley to victory. She Peter currently ranks in the top 10 in Class 2A in both the 1,500 and 3,000.

The distance medley relay has the ninth best time in 2A after the team of Mackenzie Clarke, Emily Hugen, Ashley Van Gorp and Peter finished in 4:37.35.

Clarke, Hugen and Van Gorp teamed with Vos to win the 4x200 in 1:53.62, which is the 10th best time in 2A. Telfer swept the throwing events at PCM’s home coed meet on Tuesday and did it again Thursday. This time, she won the discus with a personal-best toss of 97 feet, 4.5 inches and won the shot put title with a throw of 35-3.75.

The third-place finishes came from Baylee Smith in the 1,500 and the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

Spieth takes early lead at Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — With six birdies in a seven-hole stretch, Jordan Spieth flirted with a major championship record he didn’t know existed and atoned for his lone mistake with one last birdie putt for an 8-under 64.

It was the best opening round at Augusta National in 19 years, gave him a three-shot lead and stole plenty of buzz from the Grand Slam bid of Rory McIlroy and the return of Tiger Woods.

Ernie Els played the par 5s in 5 under and briefly had the lead until Spieth went on his birdie spree.

Els shot a 67 and is tied for second with Jason Day, Justin Rose and Charley Hoffman.

Changes Continued from Page 1B Newton coach Rachelle Tipton also feels like past Cardinal runners would have benefited from the new rule.

“I think this is a good change, especially at the 4A level,” Tipton said. “It is rare to get more than two or three girls out of the top 10 who have not already qualified with their team. This gives more qualified athletes a chance at making to the next level and gives more representation at the state meet.”

Another change approved by the state involves practicing on state-qualifying meet courses.

The new rule states once the state qualifying sites are announced and posted online, the site is closed to all practices except for teams who practice on that course on a regular basis.

Schools may still host a meet on the course, but violations of this rule will result in the school not being allowed to compete in the state qualifying meet.

The third change falls in line with the distance adjustment an-

nounced earlier this season.

With the girls and boys now both running 5,000 meters, the new policy reads, “for the first four weeks of competition, sub-varsity races may be shortened to 4,000 meters, but a common finish line is required.

But starting the Monday of the fifth week of competition, all competitors must run 5,000 meters.”

The new policy gives host schools the option of running shorter races at sub-varsity level but is not mandatory. The policy allowing meet managers to shorten races in case of inclement weather has not changed.

The change to the number of state qualifiers adds about 25 runners to each class at the state meet. That puts the total numbers of runners for each race at around 145.

“The course up there in Fort Dodge can handle the increase,” Meinerts said. “It’s a win-win.

It’s good for the athletes and good for associations.”

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MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 2 1 .667 — Boston 2 1 .667 — Toronto 2 1 .667 — New York 1 2 .333 1 Tampa Bay 1 2 .333 1 Central Division

W L Pct GB Detroit 3 0 1.000 — Kansas City 3 0 1.000 — Cleveland 2 1 .667 1 Minnesota 0 3 .000 3 Chicago 0 3 .000 3 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 2 1 .667 — Oakland 2 2 .500 ½ Texas 2 2 .500 ½ Houston 1 2 .333 1 Seattle 1 2 .333 1 Thursday’s Games Detroit 7, Minnesota 1 Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Cleveland 5, Houston 1 Texas 10, Oakland 1 Boston 6, Philadelphia 2 Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Friday’s Games Toronto at Baltimore, 2:05 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 3:05 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 3:10 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 3:10 p.m.

Toronto at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 12:10 p.m.

Toronto at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 2:35 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 3 0 1.000 — New York 2 1 .667 1 Philadelphia 1 2 .333 2 Washington 1 2 .333 2 Miami 0 3 .000 3 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cincinnati 3 0 1.000 — Chicago 1 1 .500 1 ½ St. Louis 1 1 .500 1 ½ Pittsburgh 0 3 .000 3 Milwaukee 0 3 .000 3 West Division

W L Pct GB Colorado 3 0 1.000 — San Francisco 3 1 .750 ½ Los Angeles 2 1 .667 1 Arizona 1 2 .333 2 San Diego 1 3 .250 2 ½ Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 2 N.Y. Mets 6, Washington 3 San Francisco 1, San Diego 0, 12 innings Boston 6, Philadelphia 2 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games St. Louis at Cincinnati, 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 3:10 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 7:40 p.m.

Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Cincinnati, 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 12:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 12:35 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 12:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 3:10 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 3:10 p.m.

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Public Notice CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2015 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Parsons at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, Steve Thomassen, and Absent: Kent Cathi Fouts.

DeGoey. Fouts moved and was seconded by Clark to approve the agenda.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Guests: None New Business: a. Fouts moved and was seconded by Thomassen to Jasper Construction accept Services' bid for $62,250 to replace the Emerson Hough Culvert. Road Use Tax Funds will be used to pay $20,000 of the total with the remaining coming out of the Local Option Sales Tax Fund. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. b. The Resolution to Adopt the City's Emergency Plan was tabled until next month in order to another contact for obtain emergency sewer repair.

Consent Agenda: Humke moved and was seconded by Fouts to approve all of the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the March 5, 2015 meeting, bills, and reconciliation report for March.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$20.03 News Printing Company Publications.......................$63.78 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 Newton Public Library Library Services...........$1,799.00 Old Republic Surety Co Bonding...........................$189.00 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$16.39 Alliant Energy Utilities.............................$393.78 Total April Bills.............$3,612.24 General Fund..................$839.66 Charges for Fee...........$2,857.91 Local Option Sales Tax...$786.18 Emergency........................$17.94 Road Use Fund............$1,391.03 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Debt Service....................$182.24 Total Mar Revenue.......$6,074.96 General Fund...............$1,919.79 Road Use Fund...............$413.54 Charges for Fee..................$0.00 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total Mar Expenses.....$2,333.33 Staff and commissions reports Mayor: Parsons reported that there was an inquiry on burning leaves. Burning is allowed in the City, but asks that residents attend to the fires (don't walk away or leave them smoldering), do not burn in the streets, and avoid burning during school hours.

Streets: Thomassen and discussed curbs Parsons needing repair.

Sewers: No report Parks: No report Tree Steward: Fouts reported that the City is not part of the Arbor Day Foundation. She also reported that she participated in a webinar on the Emerald Ash Borer.

Storm Sewers: No additional report from Clark. Parsons does ask residents to clean off nearby storm sewer grates in preparation of spring rains.

City Clerk: No report Financial: No report Old Business: a. Fouts moved and was seconded by Clark to approve SAK's Pay Application No. 5 for $4,513.93 for additional manhole lining. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to adjourn at 8:03 p.m.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Next City Council meeting to be held May 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Christina Machin, City Clerk Mayor Kevin Parsons City Clerk Christina Machin April 10

BICYCLE

LAWN CARE

AL'S MOWING is looking for spring cleanup jobs, leaves, gutters, and lawns to mow for the summer.

792-2416

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

ST. NICK'S Christmas Club Fundraiser Indoor Garage/Bake Sale Friday, April 10, 8 am – 6 pm Saturday, April 11, 8 am – 3 pm American Legion 1101 W. 4th St. S. Newton, IA A LOT OF BRAND NEW MERCHANDISE Precious Moments, entertainment center, Corelle dishes, juicers, toys, razors, lotions, shampoos, bodywash, makeup, nail polish, purses, bags, hats, shoes, popcorn machine, Wonder Horse (broken tail), holiday decorations, dream catchers, clocks, jewelry, VHS tapes, knick knacks, clothes all sizes, plus so much more.

A lot of baked goods including baked goods from Stacey's Sweet Stuff and Bun in the Oven.

This is one sale you do not want to miss!

FREE

RENTALS

NOW HIRING Heritage Manor has the following available positions:

FREE 100 CONTOUR test strips, call to see if they fit your blood glucose meter, new, expires 2016. Call after 2pm. No Sunday calls.

641-526-8764.

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

RENTALS

*FT CNA's Varied Shifts *F/T Cook Please apply in person.

1743 S. 8th Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208 heritage@ahahealthcare.com

ULTIMATE CLEANING

BY DARLENE Residential & Commercial.

We also clean empty apartments and windows

641-275-3557 or 847-323-6905 CONTRACTORS

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

SPRING CLEANUP

Mow, haul brush, junk to dump, black dirt, trim trees, clean gutters. Rake yards.

Reasonable rates.

641-831-4426

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

641-4856591.

WANT TO Buy farm toys, pedal tractors and old toy trucks. 521-4715.

WANTED- OLD Montgomery Wards catalog.

641-792-8161.

WANTED: 64 NHS gentleman grad desires 56 lady grad. Contact info. Please.

Met at the VFW. 641-8402698.

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

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

MEDICAL

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

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

PAINTING

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

I n t o a Ne w H ome !

641-792-0910

Bristol Square Apartments

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

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

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

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

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

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 JEWELRY

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

EMPLOYMENT

forestview@perryreid.com

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

Spring Special!

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

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

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

Call Now for Details

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

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

641-792-4000.

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

792-4388 1&2 BR apts in Grinnell 2&3 BR apts in Baxter Rent based on income Onsite laundry No pets 877-932-1132 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com

BROOKFIELD APARTMENTS

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

RENTAL STALLS now available at Industrial Park, 36'x12'. 641-792-8182.

TWO BEDROOM House.

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

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

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

36” LIGHT Oak, tri mirror, med. cabinet with 4 bulb light oak fixture, excellent condition. $50. Text for photo 515-341-1320.

4 MAYTAG trucks in box – 1917 “model T” 1948 Ford semi – 1966 Dodge Service van – 1951 Ford Fire truck - $45. each, doll size metal trike $10., 16” porcelain doll with stand “Christina” $10., 8” round saw blade clock with farm scene $10., 1970 & 1980 cook books 15 @ $8., 70 LP records, assorted music $45., older Hoover cannister vacuum - no power head $5. 792-8017.

CRAFTSMAN 5 horse, 22”cut, snow blower self propelled, used very little $200. 14 HP lawn tractor 42” cut, low hours $200. or OBO. 641-521-4748.

DALE EARNHARDT Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $12/each. I-pod Shuffle 1GB $35. John Deere 2 stage snow blower (smaller) $150. or OBO. Couch (tan/light brown) $65. 515-313-7803.

DIXON ZERO turn mower, needs a battery and a minor repair. Make offer. Old wring washer, would make a good flower planter.

Make offer. 641-792-4664.

GAZEBO FOR Sale in Newton. Highest offer.

515-681-0174.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

(641)792-6939 EHO

315 1st Street S. Newton 641-792-0910

Oe

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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

Peck Properties LLC

WANTED

CLEANING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS PERSONAL

EMPLOYMENT

INVESTORS

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

CAREAGE OF Newton 2130 West 18th St. South Newton, IA 50208 641-791-1127 Hiring Full-time CNA's All Shifts Please apply in Person NEWTON FAMILY Restaurant is looking for part-time waitresses.

Experience preferred.

Apply in person at 2426 1st Ave. E. Newton

Dining Services Grinnell College is currently seeking motivated, well-organized and creative individuals to be part of our Dining Services team. These positions are located in our state of the art dining facility

Pantry

(37.5 hrs/wk, 10-mo) Responsibilities: Pre-preparation of fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses as needed for each dining venue and back-of-the-house cooks. This includes cleaning, chopping, slicing, dicing, cutting of any variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses.

Maintain Federal, State, and College Safety and Sanitation Standards, as well as practice good personal hygiene. Communicate needs with production manager, each venue, cash operations, catering, and back-of-house cook.

Heart of the House Cook / Halal (30 hrs/wk, 10-mo)

Responsibilities: Preparation of menu items in the back-of-the house to support the Halal station, cook-to-order venues, and cash operations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. This may include preparation of food for special diets, preparing sauces, gravies, and entrees using a cook and chill process, as well as pre-preparation, slicing, and chopping of items for the venues, using standardized recipes.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required with six months or more experience in commercial food services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge and practical application to maintain Federal, State and College Safety and Sanitation standards, including practice of good personal hygiene. We are looking for the right person that possesses basic culinary skills, can work with minimal supervision and lift up to 50 lbs. We are willing to train.

Work Schedule: During the academic year (approximately August through May) excluding breaks. Work hours will include a varied schedule that will include days, evenings, and alternating weekends. Summer employment is possible.

Selected candidates will need to successfully complete a physical examination and physical assessment prior to the first day of work.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs. grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide email addresses for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Additional information can be found at the college’s web site www.grinnell.edu.

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

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AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

MUST SELL: Couch, twin bed, lights, metal shelving (new), mens Nikes 10 ½11 (new), oak drop leaf table (antique). Call for more information. 641-840-9047.

ORIGINAL OIL painting 5'x3 ½' $20. Woven green & white drapes with rod, pulls from the middle, 8'x61/2' $15. 2 gold trimmed mirrors, 24”x36” $15. each or OBO. 641792-7139.

PRECIOUS MOMENTS1976 “Prayer Changes Things” - 1979 “But Love Goes On Forever” - 1983 “To A Very Special Mom” 1984 “Love Covers All” 1990 “Jesus is Born” 1986 “Angel of Mercy” -$8. each. 1990 “Can't be without you”. $5. or all @ $45.

Hadley mugs, new in box, farm & tractor scenes $4. each or 4 @ $10. 5 clay pots $3. 641-275-7600.

2007 31FT Flagstaff Travel Trailer w/super slide Queen bed, table, chairs, heated mattress & bay. AC & floor heat. Sleeper couch & 2 swivel rockers. Electric jack & sway bars incl. Asking $14,000. 515-979-3377 (Colfax) 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Dually pickup- 4 wheel drive. 5.9L Cummins Diesel with trailer tow package, airride bags, gooseneck ball and electric brake controller. Fully loaded, very well maintained and garaged, complete with a sno way 9' V-Plow with a new cutting blade.

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

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

WORK BENCH, metal with 4 draws and 1 door, wood top, 54”x20” with vise $45. or OBO. Garden rake, shovels, pitchfork, small sledge hammer, hoe, pick/sledge hammer, grain shovel. 641-831-9571.

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

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

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

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

TOYOTA CAMRY 1997, full power, leather, no rust, clean, good tires, brakes, 6 deck CD player, runs great, 217,000k, $3500.

641-521-7374.

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

REAL ESTATE

1997 CENTURY Mobile Home for sale.

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

515-333-8330 2002 GRAY, extended cab Chevy Silverado. Fully loaded with towing package, leather, heated seats, automatic seats, mirrors, etc. 207k miles and some very minor dents/scratches. Engine runs perfect.

Recently fully detailed and new battery. $7,000 OBO. Contact Cody if interested at 515-681-1373

Commercial Building 109 E. 3rd St S. 8,448 SF of affordable downtown space.

Use for storage, retail, etc.

Asking $44,900

95 FORD F150 6cyl., 5 speed. $500.00. 515-8689395 or 515-557-0175.

PLACE YOUR ad where the readers search for buys … the Classified Ads … of course.

Is your job more work than its worth?

REAL ESTATE

Motivated Seller Make Offer!

Call Dick Boggess, Broker Associate 641-521-3378 for more information.

BIRKENHOLZ REALTY

TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks: •LTL TRUCK DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores) Annual avg earning potential $84,000 •Home Weekly •Paid Vacation •Full Benefit Package• Paid Holidays

Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp.

Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241 or www.ashleydistributionservices.com

Find a new one in the classifieds!

Automotive Technician Magnum Automotive currently has positions open for two Automotive Technicians. technicians.

Monday - Friday, pay NO Both positions are full time with competitive SATURDAYS, competitive pay and benefits. and benefits. with Benefits include Health insurance, Benefits include Health insurance, vacation, paid paid vacation, paid holidays and paid employer match holidays, and employer SIRA drivers retirement.

Must SIRA retirement.

Mustmatch have valid license have valid drivers license and good driving record. and good driving record.

• Position #1: This position will be responsible for test driving, diagnosis and repair of cars and light trucks, primarily steering, suspension and brakes.

Experience required, ASE certified preferred, must have own tools.

• Position #2: This position is responsible for tire and oil change service on cars and light trucks. Must have basic knowledge of automobile service. Experience is preferred but will train the right person.

Applicants for both positions email resume to: contact@magnumautonewton.com or apply in person at Magnum Automotive 302 S. 2nd Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

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

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

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

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

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

Window Division 911 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell Iowa 50112 IW-9000469299

EOE

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

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Now Hiring

1st & 3rd Shifts Production 3rd Shift Maintenance Would you like to join a successful, unique, progressive, world-class company? JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell is now accepting applications for 3rd shift maintenance & production positions.

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

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

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

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

Part-Time/Account Receivable The Vernon Company, a leader in the promotional products industry, is currently looking for a professional individual to join our Newton Office Credit Dept. This part-time Account Receivable position requires excellent verbal/written communication skills and Microsoft Office experience. Primary tasks include processing credit approval on orders, making adjustments and preparing corrected invoices. Organization and accuracy as well as the ability to multi-task and work efficiently are required.

This is a part-time position, 20-29 hours per week with min. 4 hours daily (M-F). Salary range is $12.59 – 14.79 depending upon qualifications. A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

For consideration, submit your resume and cover letter by mail, fax or email.

The Vernon Company Attn: HR/ACCOUNT REC JOB One Promotion Place • Newton, IA 50208 Fax: 641-792-2838 E-mail: hr@vernoncompany.com Deadline is Monday, April 20, 2015.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

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Spring Open Houses Saturday, April 11th First Choice Realty

BIRKENHOLZ REALTY

NEW LISTING!

904 S. 14th Ave. W., NEWTON, $134,900

2007 N. 3rd Ave. E., NEWTON, $123,900

Motivated seller! 3BR ranch w/living room plus family room addition. Updated kitchen & BA.

Move in & enjoy this 3BR, 1.5BA home, hardwood floors, open floor plan, large fenced backyard.

Shown By: Caren DeVoe-Clevenger 641-792-5999 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Sherri Newton 641-840-9464 Doyle & DeVoe

715 W. 11th St. S., $144,500

Wonderful 3BR home-Full of charm, Updated kitchen, Hardwood floors, Stop by!!

1305 W. 6th St. S., Newton, $159,900 Spacious 5BR ranch on large corner lot w/finished LL w/BA, & large family room! Wood burning fireplace, 2-car garage!

Shown By: Kathy Macy 641-521-1495 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

208 E. 23rd St N., $137,500 Shown By: Barb Barr 641-521-0512 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

2205 S. 8th Ave E., $72,000 Many updates

Shown By: Lisa McKinney 641-521-7245 Advantage Real Estate

Shown By: Ed Siddall 641-791-7600 First Choice Realty

Shown By: Les Morgan 641-840-3826 First Choice Realty

Shown By: Deb Cross 641-521-8598 HBM2 Team

824 W. 11th Street S., $124,900

3BR/2bath, NEW KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS!

Shown By: Bruce Showalter 641-521-0605 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

Shown By: Mark Siddall 641-521-2643 First Choice Realty

Open 11:00 AM1:30 PM

Open 11:00 AM12:00 AM

3BR/1bath, MOVE-IN READY, AFFORDABLE SPACE!

Charming 3BR, 2BA home w/attached garage, 4-seasons room, & finished lower level!

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

210 E. 19th St N., $75,000

505 E. 10th St. N., Newton, $99,900

Shown By: Jo Jenkins 641-521-0302 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

425 1st Ave. W., $73,000

3BR/1 bath, UPDATED KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS!

Many updates. 3 bed 1/12 bath

Large beautiful lot & sunroom! 3 BR, 2 baths, gorgeous hardwood floors.

Shown By: Sheryl Briggs 641-840-0993 Doyle & DeVoe

Open 11:00 AM12:00 PM

618 W. 7th Street S., $119,000

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

203 E 28th St S Newton, $137,500

Cute 2BR, move in ready. New furnace, sump pump & insulation. Fenced in yard.

Shown By: Shawnda Nine 641-521-5162 HBM2 Team

Open 11:00 AM12:00 PM

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

2207 S. 8th Ave. E., NEWTON, $69,900

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

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Open 10:15 AM11:15 AM

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912 W. 6th St. S., $69,000

Wonderful 2 bed 1 bath, has natural original wood work, updated kitchen and one car attached garage.

1151 W. 22nd St. S., NEWTON, $224,900 New construction, SW Ranch, 3BR, 2BA, granite, hardwood, tile, 3-car garage.

Shown By: Kevin McCartney 641-792-5657 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Jason Morgan 641-792-6600 First Choice Realty

PRICE REDUCED!

Open 11:30 AM2:30 PM

Open 11:00 AM1:30 PM

1171 W. 22nd St. S., NEWTON, $219,900

1020 S. 8th Ave. W.

New construction, 3BR, 3BA, Granite, hardwood, tile, 3-car garage & large lot.

Shown By: Bob Cupples 515-681-8871 Iowa Realty

Open 1:15 PM2:15 PM

712 W. 12th St. S., NEWTON, $99,000

SW home in great location. 3BR, 2.5BA, large yard. Heated sun porch.

2BR, fresh paint, large family room, fireplace, usable space in attic, fenced back yard.

Shown By: Shawn Preston 641-891-5549 Doyle & DeVoe

Custom built one of a kind Moorman Home, 3 BR, fenced yard.

Shown By: Jayne Garvis 641-840-0902 Doyle & DeVoe

Neutral theme throughout this 3 BR w large finished FR & big 2 car garage

Townhome, easy living. 3BR, 3BA, fireplace, 2-car garage.

Brick ranch 3BR, 3BA, 2 fireplaces, workshop, 4 seasons room, 2 car attached garage.

Shown By: Jo Jenkins 641-521-0302 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

Open 2:15 PM3:15 PM

1105 16th St. S., NEWTON, $179,900

909 S 11th Ave W., NEWTON, $174,900

Open 2:15 PM3:15 PM

1308 Ridgeway Dr, NEWTON, $120,900

Beautiful woodwork, 3BR, 3BA, main floor laundry, lower level BR potential, 2 car garage!

Shown By: Kevin McCartney 641-792-5657 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Sheryl Briggs 641-840-0993 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Caren DeVoe-Clevenger 641-792-5999 Doyle & DeVoe

1310 Ridgeway Dr, NEWTON, $61,900 NE home 3BR, w/2-car garge.

Shown By: Caren DeVoe-Clevenger 641-792-5999 Doyle & DeVoe

GRAND OPENING OPEN HOUSE

Open 2:15 PM3:15 PM

313 N. 19th Ave W., NEWTON, $189,000

Open 1:00 PM2:00 PM

1307 S. 5th Ave E. Newton, $112,000

Shown By: Bruce Showalter 641-521-0605 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

Open 1:45 PM2:45 PM

409 E. 2nd St. S., NEWTON, $85,500

Shown By: Caren DeVoe-Clevenger 641-792-5999 Doyle & DeVoe

Open 2:00PM3:00PM

1005 S. 7th Ave W., $110,000 Over sized garage & yard

Shown By: Shawn Preston 641-891-5549 Doyle & DeVoe

Open 1:00 PM2:00 PM

Open 12:00 PM1:00 PM

Open 12:00 PM1:00 PM

Fountain Hills Estates

720 E. 6th St. N., NEWTON, $84,500

Updated electric, kitchen, bath, roof, fixtures, floor, A/C & furnace. 2-car detached garage.

Shown By: Sheryl Briggs 641-840-0993 Doyle & DeVoe

Saturday, April 11th 11am-1:30pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at Noon Free hot dogs while they last!

Fountain Hills Estates subdivision is located just west of Hwy 14 off of S 12th Avenue West

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