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Historic Maytag Park buildings discussed by board

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune Baxter Community Schools bus driver Becky Perin prepares to start her afternoon route Monday outside the district’s bus barn. District leaders recently reaffirmed its support for a planned diamond interchange to fix one of the state’s most dangerous highway crossings located on BCSD commuter routes.

Area schools support IDOT fix for lethal intersections

By Mike Mendenhall Jasper County Tribune BAXTER — School bus driver Becky Perin travels through the Highway 330/ U.S. Highway 117 intersection twice per day with students from the Baxter Community School District — 22 in the morning and 10 in the afternoon.

The intersection is considered one of the most dangerous in the state by the Iowa Department of Transportation. But Perin’s opinion of the agency’s planned diamond interchange to fix Highway 330/U.S. Highway 117/Highway F17 differs from that of BCSD leaders.

After looking at the interchange specifications, Perin is concerned the entrance ramps that will connect all three highways will create more traffic, and she worries it will be difficult to navigate a school bus with other vehicle merging onto the highway at 65 mph. But even the

longtime bus driver admits, she cannot properly judge the new intersection until it’s in operation.

“Everybody is going to be trying to cross in front of me,” Perin said. “Everybody has to cross in front of the bus. Nobody wants to wait for the bus.”

Although one of its bus drivers is weary of the change, BCSD has come out in support of the IDOT’s planned diamond interchange. They’ve done so amid vocal opposition from Mingo organic farmer Larry Cleverley who will see the loss of at least 50 acres due to the interchange construction.

The BCSD Board of Education approved a letter at its March 16 meeting to IDOT Chairman David Rose, affirming its support for the planned interchange. This was a reaffirmation for the board, first declaring written support for the project in 2012. The latest correspondence cited the number of students, parents and Collins/ Maxwell-Baxter athletic partic-

ipants who travel through the intersection daily, and the district reposted the numbers on its public Facebook page.

The letter stated on any give day approximately 80 regular bus route students are transported through the intersections. Due to BCSD sports sharing agreement with Collins/Maxwell Community Schools, 240 student athletes and coaches travel through the intersection. According to the school board, several Baxter High School students cross the highway in their own vehicles to commute to and from school, 40 staff members and “numerous parents and (event) spectators.”

The letter came just days after a March 13 accident at the Highway 330/ U.S. Highway 117 intersection that killed a 62-yearold Des Moines man who collided with a semi truck crossing during foggy, zero-visibility conditions.

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The future of historic Maytag Park buildings located in the southeast corner of the park were discussed at the Newton Park Board meeting Wednesday.

The two former bathrooms, one for men and one for women, have not been operational for 30 or more years and have become a location for vandalism.

“Right now they are just boarded up, they get kicked in sometimes, vandalized,” said Park Department Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth.

The building to the east obtained asbestos through the years and will be cleaned out in the coming weeks. After the work is complete, there are several options for the existing buildings. In their current

state, the bathrooms are blocked and boarded up, not accessible to the public. Cement blocks were placed in the openings to keep people out, but even those were bashed in and had to be boarded up, Unsworth said.

One option is to fill in the existing pits left from the restroom facilities and open up the door and windows for people to view, Unsworth said, although that could mean more vandalism, since it is tucked back in the far corner of the park.

Another option is to place plexiglass in the openings, but once again the likelihood of vandalism is high since cement blocks where not enough to deter forced entrance.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Two historic Maytag Park bathrooms have been the site of vandalism and possible illegal activity in the far southeast corner location in the park. The Newton Park Board discussed possible options for the bathrooms, which have been on the grounds for close to 100 years but not operational for at least the past 30.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary safety is ‘galvanized’ Board approved fire escape redesign in September

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Monday night’s regular Newton Community School District board meeting involved discussion of several complicated financial matters affecting life in the school district years down the road.

However, one of the items discussed at the meeting was a completed project — the fire escape at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, showing its age, was recently fitted with a shiny, new galvanized heavy duty replacement.

Jack Suttek, the district’s maintenance supervisor, made a short presentation about the fire escape at Monday’s board Jason W. Brooks/Daily News meeting, and everyone seemed When Hay Construction of Marshalltown repleased the work is finally placed the fire escape at Woodrow Wilson El-

ementary School, a rubbery “gription” surface was installed at the base of the main stairs.

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Submitted Photo Alliance Brass will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Center for Performing Arts Auditorium. The performance is part of the Jasper County Concert Association.

Concert association to host renowned brass quintet Saturday

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News The Jasper County Concert Association will host a talented brass quintet from Chicago, Alliance Brass, at 7 p.m.

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Answers for veterans about Medicare Newton Daily News The Senior Health Insurance Information Program and the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs are offering a new factsheet titled “Medicare and VA Healthcare” to help answer questions regarding the need to enroll in Medicare Part B and Part D. “There is much misunderstanding and misinformation about veterans’ enrollment in Medicare Part B and Part D,” SHIIP Director Kris Gross said. “Our new factsheet, developed in partnership with the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, provides clear information and answers to many

questions.”

“We’re always looking for ways to ensure veterans clearly understand the options available to them. This information concerning their health care is extremely important,” said Colonel Robert King, executive director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. “Iowa’s SHIIP program is an outstanding program and provides excellent informational materials as well as one-to-one SHIIP counselor assistance — and all at no cost to the veteran.”

Veterans can review the Medicare and VA Healthcare factsheet online at www.therightcalliowa. gov or call a SHIIP representative

to have a paper copy sent by postal mail.

The factsheet answers questions for veterans including: • Do I need to enroll in Medicare Part B? • Should I consider purchasing a Medicare supplement policy?

• How do Medicare Advantage plans coordinate with VA benefits?

• Do I need to enroll in the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit?

• If I enroll in Part B and D can I get help with these costs?

To meet with a trained SHIIP insurance counselor, call 800-3514664 or visit www.therightcalliowa.gov.

Fitness Courses Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Classes are free for members, or $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

Firm Express Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.

Hand weights, tubing, medicine balls, steps and more will help you increase strength, tone up, improve metabo­lism, and flexibility. Instructors will pay close attention to correct form and technique. This class is for all skill levels.

Silver Sneakers Tuesday and Thursday — 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Water Aerobics Monday through Friday — 9 to 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays — 6 to 7 a.m.

Water exercises are considered the safest form of exercise because the body is supported by the water and the water resistance provides maximum benefits without pain or sore, stiff muscles.

Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays — 7 to 8 a.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Yoga focuses on internal strength, postural integration and radiant health. This class is for all skill levels.

Zumba Kids Mondays — 4:15 to 5 p.m.

A kid-friendly class that gets kids moving. Kids will shake, wiggle, and have a blast in this Zumba themed class geared toward children ages 4-12.

PiYo Strength Mondays and Wednesdays — 6:10 to 6:55 p.m.

PiYo is a creative and unique athletic blend of Pilates, Yoga, and more. The moves fit perfectly together to form chore­ography that is both fun and challenging. This class is for all skill levels.

File Photo Don’t give up your favorite recipes when cooking healthy meals for one or two. There are plenty of tips and tricks to enjoying the foods you love to cook most on a smaller scale.

Cooking tips for one or two

By Deb Nilles RDN,LD Skiff Medical Center The best part about cooking for one is that there are no worries about what anyone else wants for dinner. However it’s a real challenge making healthy meals a priority when cooking for one (or even two).

Maintaining good health or managing health conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and heart disease start with healthy meal planning. Planning ahead and arming yourself with a few tips and tricks will put you on the path to healthy eating.

Strive for balance and variety. Try to plan a food from each food group in meals and don’t be afraid to try new things.

Embrace frozen produce.

Keep a variety of frozen vegetables and fruits on hand so you don’t get bored. Choose your own serving size and reseal the bag to prevent freezer burn.

Look for yogurt, pudding and fruit six-packs. The smaller servings are great for light snacks and meals.

Don’t fuss with cutting and

chopping. Grocery stores offer fresh fruit and vegetables that are already cut and ready to eat.

Share with a friend if the package contains more than you can eat. Or you can make a two or three day supply of fresh vegetables and fruits from your grocery store’s salad bar.

Avoid constant trips to the store for milk. Buy two smaller containers. Refrigerate and open one at a time to avoid spoilage.

Keep the unopened container near the back of the refrigerator.

Buy produce in threes: one ripe for today, one medium ripe for tomorrow and one green for later in the week.

Dress up convenience foods.

Add canned chicken or tuna to a deli pasta salad.

Use leftover chili or spaghetti sauce to top a baked potato for a quick and easy meal.

Don’t give up on favorite recipes. Use these recipe reduction tips to cut a recipe in half or even thirds.

One half of a recipe When the recipe call for: • 1/4 cup use 2 tablespoons • 1/3 cup use 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons

• 1/2 cup use 1/4 cup • 3/4 cup use 6 tablespoons • 1 tablespoon use 1 1/2 teaspoons One-third of a recipe When the recipe call for: • 1/4 cup use 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon • 1/3 cup use 1 tablespoon +2 1/2 teaspoons • 1/2 cup use 2 tablespoons +2 teaspoons Raisin Bran Muffins Makes 6 muffins 3/4 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 Tbsp sugar 3/4 cup Raisin Bran cereal 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl. In small bowl, mix together milk, egg and oil and add to dry ingredients all at once. Stir only until mixed. Line a 6 cup muffin pan with paper liners; fill cups 2/3 full. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Calories: 164 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 25g Sodium: 107 mg

We would like to thank everyone for all the visits, prayers, and concern during

John Dale (Moose) Tipton’s illness.

Thanks also for the food, flowers, cards, memorials, and other acts of kindness since his passing. We especially appreciate Janie and Molly’s “ride” and the compassionate care given by his medical team, Baxter Heathcare, Care Initiatives Hospice Team, and the Fredregill Funeral Home. Thanks to the ladies of Bethany Church for the wonderful luncheon, Pastor Wanda Seydel, and to all our neighbors, friends, and family for your loving support at this difficult time.

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Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. Third Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Chair Workout Tuesdays and Fridays — noon to 12:45 p.m.

Basic Step Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:15 a.m.

Cardio Pump Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Dietary Course Newton Hy-Vee 1502 First Ave. E.

Food Healthy Kids Day 2 to 5 p.m., April 27 Newton YMCA, Free

Dietitians Emily Ring and Jenny Thompson will assist kids with making a healthy snack and play nutrition games. A variety of activities will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA’s initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.

Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle Cooking Class 6 p.m., April 28 Newton YMCA, Free

Join Jenny Thompson, RD, LD, CDE, for this cooking class honoring National Nutrition Month. Samples and recipes are provided. Cost of attending is $5. Please register by calling 641-792-7030 or stopping by Customer Service.

Class size limit of 36 participants.

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Newton Public Library to offer ‘DASH for the STASH’ with $1,000 prize Newton Daily News The Newton Public Library is participating in the DASH for the STASH, a contest, which began Wednesday and goes through May 15, as part of Financial Literacy Month.

The statewide winner for

Iowa will be awarded $1,000 to open or add to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), thanks to the Investor Protection Institute (IPI) and the Iowa Insurance Division.

The DASH for the STASH will play out at nearly 80 libraries and other locations

Band Continued from Page 1A from Chicago comprised of young, professional and talented musicians. Members of the ensemble include Chris O’Hara, trumpet; Mary Galime, trumpet; Kelly Langenberg, French horn; Rachel Castellanos, trombone and William Russell, tuba.

The ensemble has performed across the world and has shared the

Escape Continued from Page 1A completed. Hay Construction was awarded a bid to complete the job at a September 2014 board meeting.

“It’s rated a 100 pounds of weight per square foot, so a whole class can move across it as quickly as everyone can safely move their feet,” Suttek said. “We’d been trying to have all this done for months, and Hay Construction of Marshalltown finally got the chance to finish it up over spring break.”

The board approved the

stage with orchestras such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and other brass quintets including the Boston Brass and the Synergy Brass.

Alliance Brass performs its repertoire from the early Renaissance to modern jazz. At the concert Saturday, expect to hears songs such as “Simple Gifts” by Copeland, “Sinfonia” by Bach, “CanCan” by Offenbach, or a selection from Bernstein’s West Side Story.

The ensemble is also dedicated to the

base bid of $39,500 from Hay Construction at its Sept. 22 meeting, but decided to skip the painting of the stairs, which Hay bid at $7,820, opting to have galvanization done instead.

There was discussion about trying to complete the project over the winter holiday break, but things were postponed.

Hay Construction also hauled away the old fire escape that had been removed from the school, which first opened in 1955.

There is a larger full flight of stairs leading from the building’s upper floor to a

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acre row crop operation with his son. Hansen said he feels empathy for Cleverley, and would also be weighing his options if it were his land in the construction zone.

“Our interest as a school district and as a community is to look at the safest approach, particular for students, parents and teachers crossing that intersection,” Hansen said. “I think (Cleverley) is doing what he thinks in right from his point of view. For me, it gets down to, yes, they’re going to take some of his land but that can be replaced.”

Hansen also disagrees with some detractors who argue the diamond interchange is too costly compared other alternatives proposed by they IDOT such as a J-turn — a traffic device that

Contact Kate Malott at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

beams installed underneath the landing to make sure the weight of a large number of people can be supported.

Board member Robyn Friedman asked if a fire drill had been run at the school since the project was completed over spring break, and Suttek didn’t believe a drill had taken place yet.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan said the safety plan, including emergency exits, will be the same as before the replacement.

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

directs drivers through a crossover, into a turnaround or u-turn and travels back the opposite direction. This prevents drivers from having to cross four lanes of traffic. Although the board agreed the J-turn would be safer than the current crossings, Hansen and his fellow members feel the diamond interchange would be “the safest way forward” for district commuters and other drivers.

“But I would say what’s your life worth? You tell that to the families of the folks who have been killed out there and ask if they think that’s an absorbent amount of money,” Hansen said.

“We want to be clear, we recognize that this is a sensitive issue that has great political implications — particularly if you’re the land owner. We get that. We empathize with that,” BCSD Superintendent Todd Martin added. “But I would agree, and Curt and I have talked about this, this really comes down to safety versus cost. And in our mind safety always wins.”

The IDOT has compiled statistics on the number of fatalities at both U.S. Highway 65/IA 117

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save, invest, and protect your nest egg. Everyone will learn something,” said Nicole Lindstrom, a librarian at Newton Public Library To play, participants will go to the Newton Public Library at 100 N. Third Ave. W., to find four posters. They

education of the next generation of musicians, and members of Alliance Brass Quintet have served on faculty at some of the top music institutions including the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, DePaul University and International Festival and Institute at Round Top. For more ticket information, call Jody Gooch 641-792-6389 or Nancy Schwickerath 641-521-7046.

landing, and a shorter flight of steps leading to the parking lot surface. Suttek said Hay Construction fabricated and assembled the new fire escape “from scratch.”

The delay included the scheduling needed to ship the new fabrication to an out-of-state plant to be galvanized. Suttek used what he calls one of his favorite non-words, “gription,” to describe a rubbery coating at the base of the larger flight of stairs, so slipping due to water or ice buildup should be minimized.

Suttek said there were also new reinforced steel

Intersection Maps from the IDOT show how a planned $14.5 million diamond interchange — which has been in the planning stages since 2009 — would redirect traffic flow from US Highway 117 and County Highway F17 through Cleverley’s property to create entrance and exit ramps. The current F17 and Highway 117 crossing points would be closed, and motorists would use a proposed overpass to continue north on Highway 65 to Collins. The entrance and exit ramps create the diamond shape and dissect the edges of Cleverley’s property.

The interchange is all but set and is part of the IDOT’s 5-year plan. The department will present the final interchange proposal — including routes and the areas of Cleverley’s land that will be affected — within 10 to 12 months, and construction is scheduled to begin in 2017.

Board president Curt Hansen sees the issue as a matter of safety for Baxter students. He is also a farmer, operating a roughly 4,500

across Iowa. The contest works much like a scavenger hunt.

But instead of collecting objects, players gather information and leave answers to quiz questions.

“Our goal is to impart some financial knowledge — in a fun and easy way — on how to

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will read each poster, access the quiz question and choose an answer. The posters cover topics of importance to savers and investors—such as understanding investment fees, finding financial advisors, avoiding fraud, and learning about investment products.

Parks Continued from Page 1A fill the pits with sand because you can’t really get any equipment in there. Each of them have the columns in the front and you can’t really get a skid steer really close to that,” said Director of Public Works Keith Laube.

Unsworth contacted the state historical society for its suggestions and options, including tearing down the structures. As a part of Maytag Park, which was designated a historic place in 2013, the bathrooms are an important piece of the past and demolition is not recommended. The state historical society hoped the buildings could possibly be repurposed and kept on the grounds, as they are contributing historical buildings in the district, Unsworth said.

Following the completion of the asbestos removal, the city and board will continue looking at options for the bathrooms that will best serve the park and the community.

In other business: • Jim Klier was introduced as the newest member to the Park Board.

• Fourth of July celebration plans were discussed including funds for the fireworks and entertainment during the event.

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

and U.S 65/ County Highway F17 intersections from 2003 to 2014. At the Highway 117 crossing, six fatalities were recorded in 80 total accidents. The Highway F17 crossing saw three fatal accidents in 31 total collisions — this is a combined total of nine fatal crashes in 111 accidents in a 10year period.

According to IDOT records, one in every 139 crashes statewide resulted in a fatality from 2003 to 2013. Other four-lane expressways in the state experience one fatality for every 86 crashes, but the combined crashes at the two intersections crossing Highway 330/65 resulted in one fatality for every 12 accidents.

BCSD Transportation Director Deb Gipe said the policy for her drivers is to avoid the intersection if possible, but in certain situations, she admits it’s impractical to find an alternate route.

But to date, she said there have been no accidents or close calls involving a school bus.

“Knock on real wood, we haven’t had any real accidents,” she said. “But the buses are big, they can see around things better than a car can. We just work really

hard with safety in that area — probably more so than any other road we travel. We all know what a deathtrap it could be.”

BCDS is not the only school district affected by the intersection and is not the only school system to voice support for the IDOT’s planned interchange.

Bondurant-Farrar Community School Board of Education voted Monday to approve its letter of support of the project, and Collins/Maxwell school district has done the same. Colfax-Mingo Community School District has given the IDOT its verbal affirmation.

Marty Lucas, C-M School District superintendent, has said although the intersection only affects a small number of his district’s students, staff and personnel, he is currently finishing a letter of support to fix what he and other C-M officials feel is a deadly crossing.

“The reason we’re sending a letter of support is to support Baxter and because it is a dangerous intersection,” Lucas said.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@jaspercountytribune.com

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Sugar Grove Vineyard & Gathering Place 6602 Ginger Ave., Newton No Gifts Please

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By Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | April 16, 2015

Pragmatism and balanced analysis is an increasingly dying art in journalism, and is almost nonexistent in the 24-hour-perday media cycle of cable’s incarnation of broadcast news. That’s why Bob Schieffer’s announcement last week that he will be retiring from his post as CBS News’ “Face The Nation” brings mixed emotions — happiness for the end of an amazing career and sadness for the future of Sunday talk.

The straight forward political reporter’s curtain call from CBS is well deserved after a 48-year career. Schieffer, 78, began his reporting career during president John F. Kennedy’s administration and was first seen on CBS News broadcasts 17 years before I was born, but I appreciate his old-school style of directly questioning politicians and pundits while respecting their intelligence and roll in the process. This is an approach that many young jour-

nalists and media companies have discarded in an attempt to gather ratings, cater to partisan ideals and fill a constant news void created in an “infotainment,” media consumer-driven environment.

Schieffer came from an age of accountability. The journalist continues to provide that type of balanced reporting and commentary which modern news outlets can only claim. Following the death of NBC “Meet the Press” Host Tim Russert in June 2008, I turned to Schieffer to get some of the only thoughtful news moderating during the 2008 presidential campaign. This was during a time with the likes of Fox News, MSNBC and even CNN would report every passing comment from then-Senators Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain as the biggest, most sensational breaking news event since the 9/11 attacks.

Schieffer approached daily campaign developments with analysis

with a tempered sensibility.

He put comments from presidential candidates into the broader context of the national conversation. He did not nitpick but would ask critical questions that were policy driven and only addresses rhetoric when it began to play a larger roll in the chain of political events.

Schieffer made his announcement April 8 at Texas Christian University — his alma mater. CBS News Political Director John Dickerson will relieve Schieffer this summer. The 15-year “Face the Nation” host gave Dickerson his vote of confidence on the show Sunday and said the journalist “sure has the right blood line,” referencing Dickerson’s mother Nancy Dickerson who was the first woman in the CBS News Washington bureau. She was also an NBC corespondent in the White House press corp when Schieffer came to Washington in 1969.

“This just underlines what I’ve been saying for years. I find myself working these days with the children of my friends,” Schieffer said Sunday while introducing his replacement on the broadcast.

With the diminishing clout of the Sunday morning political round table in journalism, Scheiffer’s retirement could be detrimental not only to political broadcast journalism, but to major network journalism in general. I wish Schieffer well, and it is certainly not his job to spend his remaining years trying to save true news coverage of politics.

But I hope Dickerson is up to the challenge.

Congratulations, Mr. Schieffer. Your retirement is well deserved, and you will be missed by your audience and will leave this journalist hungry for real news coverage on television.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Equal pay day

By Linda D. Hallman and Sonia Syngal When Doris and Don Fisher opened their small retail store in 1969, they each put up $21,000 in savings and, without even discussing it, paid each other the same salary. That’s how equal partnerships work.

Today, you know the Fishers’ company as Gap Inc. Following Doris and Don’s lead, the company continues to pay the women and men who work there dollar for dollar for the same day’s work — from sales associate to senior executive and every level in between.

This story is especially important now as we mark another Equal Pay Day, the symbolic date when women’s salaries finally catch up to men’s salaries from the previous year.

At state and local levels across the nation, mayors and governors are issuing Equal Pay Day proclamations, while equal pay advocates gather at rallies, press conferences, lobby days and other events.

We all want a world in which our daughters and sons are paid fairly, but today women typically lose out on more than $500,000 in income over the course of their careers due to the pay gap.

In the United States, the pay gap has narrowed since the 1970s, largely because of women’s progress in education and workforce

participation and because men’s wages have also been rising at a slower rate. But progress has stalled in recent years, and the pay gap doesn’t appear likely to go away on its own. In 2013, women working full time were paid just 78 percent of what men were paid.

At the current rate, it will take more than 100 years until we finally see equal pay.

But not at Gap Inc. A 2014 indepth compensation analysis by Exponential Talent, followed by a 2015 revalidation, confirms that every day is already Equal Pay Day for Gap Inc.’s workers. By paying people based on the work they do and not their gender, the company communicates to its 140,000 employees — 74 percent of whom are women — that it values their contributions.

And now Gap Inc. is encouraging other companies to follow its lead. The simple message that equality matters is critical. Commitment to pay equality should start at the top and be an explicit part of every company’s mission and goals. Yes, it’s the right thing to do — but it’s also good for the bottom line.

A 2015 study, The Simple Truth about The Gender Pay Gap, by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) reports that equal pay isn’t simply a women’s issue — it’s a family issue. Between 1967 and 2012,

the percentage of mothers who brought home at least a quarter of their family’s income rose from less than a third (28 percent) to nearly two-thirds (63 percent).

Most families depend on women’s wages to make ends meet.

A large majority of mothers are in the paid labor force and are responsible for supporting their families. For the 40 percent of mothers who are their family’s sole or primary breadwinner, the gender pay gap can contribute to poor living conditions, poor nutrition, and fewer opportunities for their children. For these women, closing the gender pay gap is much more than a point of pride — it’s a potentially life-altering change for them and their families.

In today’s society, equal pay should be the price of entry for any business. Companies should know by now that paying workers fairly is not only legally and ethically sound, but financially savvy.

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Being the high school class clown, graduating to prankster and practical j ok e s t e r c a m e natural.

A p r i l Fools’ Day is a gimme.

Bright By Curt Swarm and ear- Guest Columnist ly on April 1, I sent a text to my son, making up a whopper of a story that an official-looking letter for him had arrived at my house, and I had opened it by mistake. It was a traffic summons.

He had been busted by one of those remote cameras.

Oh boy, he bought it hook-line-and-sinker. His blood boiled for about 10 seconds, he told me, before he realized it was a joke.

He also told me a trick like that wasn’t fair first thing in the morning.

I love April Fools.

Next, I sent a text to my girlfriend, Ginnie.

If you want to get ahold of someone, text them.

Texts are always immediately checked. Not so with emails. For some reason, people, myself included, think texts are more important. Anyway, Ginnie and I had been planning a weekend getaway to Lake of the Ozarks for Easter weekend. My text message said that I wasn’t going, with no explanation.

There was a strange delay. I could feel the tension. Fearing I had stirred up a hornets nest, I contemplated admitting that it was an April Fools trick.

But a reply text came back.

“What?!”

“April Fools! Gotcha!”

It was probably a good thing we weren’t in the same room.

Checking out the news on April Fools’ Day, it appears there was a nationwide epidemic of practical jokes. Plugging into the selfie craze, Toyota claimed one of its new models came equipped with cameras in the dashboard for the taking of selfies while driving, hands-free of course. Then there was dog and cat selfies. A rod protruding from the dog or cat collar, equipped with a camera, allowed the animal to take its own selfie, bark or meow activated. The shoe selfie attracted a lot of attention. A square-toed stiletto could hold a smart phone. You could take a selfie by simply raising your foot. All spoofs, of course.

Tom Brady takes the grand prize. The superstar quarterback of the New England Patriots released a photo of himself in a full body cast.

Fans worldwide gasped — for an instant. April Fools!

There was a message on my phone. It was an old friend with some 30 years of sobriety. His voice was groggy. He’d had a “slip” and needed help. Yeah, sure. Nice try.

I returned the call. The phone rang and rang. No answer. I began to worry.

This wasn’t good. I left a message, “What’s going on?” Half an hour later, my phone rang. It was my friend. He was in jail.

His wife had left him.

He needed help.

April Fools!

Now, that’s a dirty trick!

I hate paybacks.

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Obituaries Johnny Kennedy Kling April 14, 2015 Johnny Kennedy Kling, 86, of Baxter died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Park C e n tre Care Center in Newton.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 20 at the Baxter United Congregational Church of Christ. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. Memorials

Bluegrass gospel group at Cowboy Church

The Punches Family will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bar None Cowboy Church in Newton, next to Culvers right off I-80.

The Punches Family is a bluegrass gospel group who make their home in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Fredericktown, Mo. Bruce and Bobette Punches and their four children, ages 12 to 16, all play instruments, sing, and have been performing nationwide at churches, festivals, fairs and special events since 2009. They’ve been featured on Great American Gospel weekly television show in many countries and on over 200 stations across America.

Birth Elise Kay Simpson April 4, 2015 Kayla and Kyle Simpson, of Newton, announce the birth of the their daughter, Elise Kay Simpson, born April 4, 2015 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Elise joins Landon, 10, and Jackson, 3, at home.

Grandparents are Larry and Paula Klosterboer, of Newton, Susan and Matt Richards, of Newton and Dave and Pam Simpson, of Hampton.

Great-grandparents are Vernon and Esther Klosterboer, of Newton, Kay Van Heiden, of Wellsburg, Russell and Paulette Penning, of Newton and Joyce Heitland of Hampton.

in Johnny’s name to be used for the Baxter Education Foundation may be left at the church or the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Johnny, the daughter of Charles Robert and Jessie (Vaughan) Kennedy, was born July 17, 1928, in Monroe County, Ala. She grew up in Alabama and graduated from Camden High School. Johnny later moved to Florida where she met her future husband, Richard D. Kling, who was stationed there for the service. Johnny moved to Iowa where Richard was from and they were united in marriage on

Joel Henry Ward April 15, 2015 Joel Ward, 41, died

March 3, 1951, in Des Moines. Johnny worked as a telephone engineer for many years for the telephone company in Des Moines, retiring in 1983, from Northwestern Bell. She was an active member of Baxter UCC, where she met every Tuesday morning for coffee and also volunteered many hours in the kitchen. Johnny was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the Pink Ribbon Support Group. She was a fabulous cook, known for her fried chicken and homemade biscuits.

She also enjoyed shopping, reading and traveling.

Those left to celebrate

Johnny’s life are her daughter, Suzan (Bill) Luing of Baxter; three grandchildren, Jolynda Luing (Brian Davies) of Baxter, William “Pud” Luing of Baxter, and Robin ( Jason) Argo of Des Moines; her six great-grandchildren, Brittaney Davies, Nichole Davies, Dakota O’Harra, Lexi Argo, Jayci Argo and Jacob Argo; and siblings, David (Brenda) Kennedy of Birmingham, Ala., and Kay Smith of Abilene, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; daughter, Nancy Miles; great-granddaughter, Brooke Luing; and her other siblings.

Tuesday morning, April 15, 2015, at his home in Newton.

Funeral services for Joel are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral

Home in Newton, who have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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

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• Wine Down will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Van Wijk Winery, 802 Fourth St. in Sully.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton. The program will be on paper and foundation piecing, techniques that will sharpen our skill levels in quilting. Refreshments will be furnished by Margaret A. Jensen and Linda Bryant. Visitors of all skill levels are welcome.

Questions may be directed to Margaret A. Jensen at 641-792-7720.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Chapter HS of PEO will meet at 12:45 p.m.

Friday at in the home of Harriet Harmelink in Newton. Refreshments will be served at first with the meeting beginning at 1:15 p.m. There will be seven special guests at the program.

• Penny Bingo will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• JCARL Adoption Event will be at 4 p.m.

Friday at Family Video in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Monthly Blue Grass Music and Jam Session and Potluck will meet at noon Saturday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center in Newton.

Open to the public. Come, bring a dish to share and enjoy.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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Submitted Photo Newton Rotary Students for the month of March were Devon McAnally and Olivia Maharry. They are pictured here with club president Craig Armstrong.

Club Notes Olive Jane Lamb Questers Olive Jane Lamb Questers met at the home of Mary Bruhn April 9.

Vice President Betty Peterson presided over the meeting. Officers for the 2015-16 year are: President Linda Kirchhoff, Vice-President Betty Peterson, Treasurer, Susan Hawk, Secretary Janie Hollander and Historian JoAnn Becker.

Bruhn presented an interesting program on some of the origins of marriage. Indian tribes captured women from other tribes for wives, some cultures had arranged marriages, others bartered with horses and cattle for brides. Bruhn gave some symbolisms of marriage such as pieces of metal were broken apart, shaped into a ring and given to women and men as

symbols of eternity, and spooning was spoons carved by men to be worn by a woman to show their engagement.

Wedding dresses showed social status. Some wore their finest dresses as their wedding gown. Some colors used for dresses were black and blue but white dresses and gowns were most fitting for a bride. Bruhn displayed her mother’s wedding dress that her mother had made and worn in 1941. Several members brought items from their weddings to share such as their wedding gown, re-made silk bouquet in place of the actual flowers, a purse and wedding pictures from their weddings, their parents and grandparents.

Refreshments were served by the hostess at the end of the program.

Congregate Meals Friday Deli turkey salad, potato salad, tropical fruit, peanut butter cookie and skim milk Monday Smothered pork chop, whipped potatoes, lima beans, apricots, pears and skim milk Tuesday Pot roast with whipped potatoes, green beans, peaches, raisin bread pudding and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Earth Day celebration set at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Newton Daily News Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will be observing Earth Day April 25 by hosting a volunteer work day.

Volunteers will participate

in oak savanna reconstruction from 9 a.m. to noon by assisting in tree and brush removal and litter removal.

All volunteers will receive a free lunch at noon, provided by the Friends of Neal Smith

National Wildlife Refuge.

Megan Wandag, volunteer coordinator, said “Each year the Refuge sponsors this event and invites volunteers from a wide variety of groups to join us for this annual

spring cleanup.”

If you would like to be involved contact Megan Wandag at 15-994-3400 or megan_wandag@fws.gov by April 20. Pre-registration is required.

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Girl’s embarrassment is signal it’s time for a shaving lesson DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are having a disagreement about one of our daughters (we have three).

Our 8-year-old is very hairy. It is noticeable, and she doesn’t like wearing shorts, skirts or dresses because of it.

Her classmates tease her about it.

I want to teach her how to shave her legs or show her how to use hair remover. Her father is angry that I want to “do this” to his little girl.

I was a hairy child as well, and I was teased about my hairy legs and my unibrow, which my parents wouldn’t let me shave or pluck. I remember how painful it was, how upset it made me and how different I felt from my classmates because of it. I told myself as a child that when I grew up, I’d never let my daughter go through the same torment. I still feel that way.

Should we wait a few more years, or should I buy the products I need and teach her what she’ll be doing for the rest of her life? — HAIRY SITUATION IN ARIZONA DEAR H.S.: Your husband may mean well, but he may not realize what being the object of ridicule can do to a little girl’s self-esteem. You’re that child’s mother, and you know what to do — so do it. Sometimes girls have to stick together, and this is one of them.

DEAR ABBY: After 26 years of marriage, I recently left my husband.

We live only a few blocks away from each other, so we run into each other often at the store, the gas station, everywhere.

My problem is more about running into some of the women he cheated on me with. One of them always ends up at the same shopping center or restaurant I happen to be at. She thinks I don’t know who she is.

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LAMONI — A southern Iowa chiropractor accused of accepting sex as payment for his services and performing exorcisms on patients has surrendered his state license.

The Iowa Board of Chiropractic released a report Wednesday detailing charges against Charles Manuel, of Lamoni.

Manuel signed an agreement last month in saying he wouldn’t apply for reinstatement for at least 10 years. Manuel also recommended that patients stop taking medication he prescribed to them.

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DUBUQUE — A pair of peregrine falcons appears to have found a new home on the fifth floor of the Dubuque County Courthouse. The birds were last seen nesting Monday and Tuesday. A special nesting platform with edges and pea gravel was installed Tuesday after two bird eggs rolled off a ledge, likely due to high winds. The executive director of the county conservation board says he hopes the birds return to the nest.

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Mindy Jo Fetters pleaded guilty Wednesday in Mitchell County District Court to child endangerment resulting in injury.

Authorities say the case stemmed from an April 2014 incident with a 15-year-old boy in Riceville.

Fetters is scheduled to be sentenced on June 9.

Suspect in southeast Iowa slaying arrested in Illinois BURLINGTON — Authorities say a 28-year-old Burlington man has been slain and a suspect has been caught in Illinois.

A news release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety says officers were sent to an address in central Burlington early Wednesday morning to investigate a report of gunshots. The officers found Matthew Banks, who’d been shot several times. Banks was taken to Great River Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

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DES MOINES — Officials have detected the emerald ash borer in a residential tree in rural Dallas County, making it the 21st county in Iowa where infestations have been confirmed. The Iowa Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that the bug was identified after an arborist had contacted state officials about a suspicious ash tree.

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Scott Thenhaus/Daily News An anonymous donor gifted images of the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War murals at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to the American Legion in Newton recently. The Vietnam War mural is actually a blending of photographs from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The memorial featured items that many of American Legion’s members could identify with, which is why it only made sense to include another section of the memorial to remember those who served in Vietnam.

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hree war murals that depict World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War have been donated to Newton’s American Legion by an anonymous donor and installed in the last month.

The Vietnam veteran donor gave the war murals to the American Legion and its members, said American Legion bar manager Melissa Strand, but she respects the individual’s anonymity.

“One of our members just wanted to give back to other veterans,” Strand said.

The murals are of war memorials located at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Each mural was chosen by the donor to honor the wars each member of the American Legion has served.

The hope is that Afghanistan and Iraqi war murals will eventually

be incorporated with the others.

Many of American Legion’s members and chaperones joined Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop on freedom flights to visit the memorials in person.

In 2013, three flights in total, along with an additional honor flight, gave veterans the opportunity to witness these war memorials.

After the needed monies were raised, veterans spent most of the day observing the different memorials of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Veterans also visited the Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy memorials.

An opportunity that was free for veterans. Strand also participated in the freedom flights as a chaperone.

“After having my child, being a part of the freedom flight was the second best thing I have ever done in my life. It was amazing with amazing people, chaperones

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Strand knows the donor does a lot of things for the legion, but most people wouldn’t know it.

Strand admits that it is a rather large donation to the American Legion, but the murals have been appreciated by several members and customers. SignPro assisted the Vietnam veteran in recreating the memorial murals.

Owner of SignPro Matt Michener was happy to help the donor.

“My dad was a World War II veteran and my son is in the military. We support the military all the time,” Michener said.

Strand recommends people come in and see the war murals in person. Those interested in seeing them can visit Newton’s American Legion at 1101 W. Fourth St. S. during business hours. The American Legion is open to the public.

Contact Scott Thenhaus at 641-792-3121 or newsroom@newtondailynews.com

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DES MOINES — Changes are possible to an Iowa law that allows authorities to seize money and other items from people suspected of illegal activity, members of a legislative committee said after testimony Wednesday from both supporters and critics of the law.

People in favor of reforming what is known as civil asset forfeiture testified to the House Government Oversight Committee that revising state law could ensure people are treated more fairly, though law enforcement officials defended the system in place.

The Iowa law, which is similar to laws around the country, allows authorities to seize assets such as cash, cars or property from a person suspected of illegal activity, including the sale of drugs. In some instances, law enforcement officials keep the seized items even if a case does not result in charges or a conviction.

Critics say such laws make it difficult for a person to retrieve seized items because the legal process to do so is often expensive. Jeff Shipley, a political activist involved with a grass-roots advocacy group known as Liberty Iowa, said owners “typically have few legal rights” when they get involved in a civil asset forfeiture, which often involves traffic stops.

Law enforcement officials say there are several procedures in place to ensure a person can get a seized item back and say the law is focused on helping authorities tackle organized crime involving drugs. The money is also used for drug investigations and training that otherwise might have been secured through taxpayer dollars, said Jim Saunders, director of investigative operations at the state Department of Public Safety.

“I have not come across an instance where I thought law enforcement was motivated by profit,” he said about the law.

According to data collected by The Des Moines Register, law enforcement agencies in Iowa have seized nearly $43 million since 2009 through state or federal civil forfeiture laws.

Law enforcement officials said they were open to changes to the law, including a better tracking system for how seized money is spent. Lawmakers expressed an interest in adding clear rules that would allow a person to have attorney fees paid if he or she is cleared of wrongdoing.

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, a Republican from Wilton and the chairman of the committee, said such proposed changes could be introduced in the next legislative session.

“I believe that we found potential agreement between the law enforcement community and those that are concerned about constitutional rights,” he said.

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County sees increased grass fires this spring, risk is diminishing

By Mike Mendenhall Jasper County Tribune When a 50 acre brush fire broke out at a Iowa Department of Natural Resources nature preserve west of Colfax April 5, it was too far into wooded terrain for traditional fire trucks to travel, so Mingo Fire Department volunteers had to bring special tools into service.

The Mingo department has access to an all-terrain vehicle owned by the Jasper County Sheriff ’s office, retrofitted with a 100 foot hose and 50 gallon water tank. According to sheriff John Halferty, the unit was purchased with drug forfeiture funds in 2014, and was the first such vehicle to be stationed in western Jasper County. Mingo volunteer firefighter and county conservation officer Jerry Ratliff said if responders had not had access to the vehicle, the April 4 fire would have been nearly impossible to fight.

“We had three trucks stuck, three full sized attackers stuck and these were the only units we had for quite some time out there,” Ratliff said. “We would have never got back to them.”

Multiple fire departments in western Jasper and eastern Polk Counties responded to the blaze around 6:30 p.m. between the intersection of South 28th Avenue West and West 124th Street South and the South Skunk River, three miles west of Colfax.

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Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune An all-terrain vehicle owned by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and used during brush fires by the Mingo Fire Department is loaded for maintenance Friday at Ashton-Wildwood County Park. The vehicle has been used in multiple prairie fires throughout western Jasper County this spring.

ing hot spots after sunset.

Colfax Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Bruxvoort said an ignition source has yet to be pinpointed and will be difficult to isolate.

A string of grass and prairie fires ignited this spring keeping local fire departments busy. Prairie City Fire Department Chief Ryan VanderKamp said his department has already seen 15 this year, including two last weekend south of Prairie City.

VanderKamp said the number of grass and brush fires is higher than in past seasons. Some, he said, are controlled burns that grow faster than anticipated while others start from a non-intentional source.

Prairie City has the added resource conservation crew assistance from the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge if area fire crews need backup with prairie burns. A recent fire on Vandalia Road south of

Prairie City extended for 1.5 miles, VanderKamp said, and it threatened to encroach on refuge land.

But when fighting grass fires, VanderKamp sees his biggest asset as area farmers with field disk equipment.

The machine used to churn topsoil can also be pulled along a fire line to essentially remove a fire’s fuel to progress further.

Wildlife habitat is not the only thing at risk during these types of fires. Tom Wilson is a representative for MidAmerican Energy.

He thanked Colfax firefighters Monday at the Colfax City Council meeting, specifically for saving transmission lines during the April 4 brush fire.

“We have a 345,000 volt transmission line that goes through there. It’s really one of our main transmission lines,” he said. “How the grass fire started last week, I have no idea. But I really got very nervous be-

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Although fires have been more widespread this year, experts say the risk is diminishing. Kevin Skow is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines.

Due to recent precipitation and greening of the state’s grasses, Skow said the risk for prairie and brush fires is reducing. According to Skow, the last statewide red flag, or no burning warning was issued April 5. In Jasper County, April 1 was the last time people were prohibited from burning trash, yard west or conducting controlled burns.

But Skow said some native grasses are still a bit dry, and the threat of fires could still exist on days with sustained moderate to strong winds.

COLFAX — Two major steps were taken Monday night by the Colfax City Council to ensure a proposed outdoor recreational complex at the former Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. gravel and sand quarry stays on schedule.

The council unanimously approved a 28E agreement between the Colfax Auxiliary Parks Board and the city in which Colfax would obtain ownership of the property while park operations would be conducted by the 501(C)3 nonprofit. The council also approved annexation of the 500-acre gravel quarry at 1208 Highway 117 S. Talks about the proposed park became public in November of last year after mining operations by the current owner ceased and the company agreed to donate the land — just south of Interstate 80 and valued at roughly $1 million — to the City of Colfax.

Auxiliary park board president Doug Garrett addressed the council Monday prior to the votes and said the city is still scheduled to offi-

cially take ownership of the former quarry April 20. The nonprofit group has been working with the city and its insurance providers to draft a liability waiver for volunteers who work at the future rec area, and Garrett said he wants to meet with law enforcement and city leaders about further safety measures before the park opens to the public.

“We do want to get with the mayor and (police) chief, sit down and update the parks’ ordinances. Some would be in reference to the things we have out (at the quarry),” Garrett said. “But I still think there are some things that need to be dealt with in all (Colfax) parks.”

The auxiliary park board has been working with the Iowa State University’s school of landscape architecture and in February displayed initial conceptual ideas for park landscaping. The board hopes to initially open the park to RV and tent camping and fishing, but a time line for public use has not been announced by the board.

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PCM now in search of girls basketball coach

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Prairie City-Monroe High School will have a new high school girls’ basketball coach next season.

Bret Grier guided the Mustangs program for the past four seasons but informed the Newton Daily News on Wednesday that he was let go Tuesday night.

A message from Grier also was posted to the PCM Girls Basketball Facebook page.

“There have been no staff terminations processed in the PCM Community School District at this time, and the article appearing on the girls’ basketball Facebook page is inaccurate,” PCM Superintendent Jame Babcock said on behalf of the school district.

Grier shut down the PCM girls basketball Facebook page Wednesday. He also is alleging that he did not resign and was instead fired. The district called the change an involuntary transfer, according to Grier.

Babcock spoke briefly Wednesday via a phone interview about the situation and Grier’s social media post. She denied Grier’s public claim that he was fired by PCM Athletic Director Greg Bonnett following a private meeting Tuesday night.

Babcock indicated that PCM leadership will have no further comments regarding Grier’s departure. Bonnett also declined to comment.

“Although I met with and spoke athletic director with Greg Bonnett, and he is the person who advised me that I was being involuntarily transferred, I have no doubt the directive to release me of my head coaching duties came from Superintendent Jane Babcock,” Grier told the Newton Daily News in an email. “This is the way Jane communicates with people. If a

Troy Hyde/Daily News Former Prairie City-Monroe girls’ basketball coach Bret Grier is shown in the background as Mustang sophomore Katie VandeWall runs through a drill at a preseason practice last season. Grier said he was told by an administrator at the school Tuesday night that he would no longer be the head coach. The school district is denying that Grier was fired.

parent or parents complain about a situation, she will have someone take care of it right away. It’s sad commentary on how things work in situations like this.”

Grier is a graduate of PCM High

School. His father Joel Grier has been a coach in the district for more than 35 years and Bret Grier played for current boys basketball coach Fred Lorensen.

Bret Grier said the district’s trans-

fer offer was to an assistant coaching position with Lorensen and his father Joel Grier on the boys basketball team, but he turned it down.

The Mustang girls went 16-8 overall this past season and were 14-4 in the Heart of Iowa Conference.

In his four years at the helm, Grier was 59-33 overall and 49-20 in side the HOIC. PCM was 15-8 two years ago, 15-7 three seasons ago and 13-10 in Grier’s first year.

The program was never worse than fifth in the league, and the Mustangs finished third twice and tied for second this past season.

Grier guided the Mustangs to the regional finals in his last year as head coach. They lost to then-undefeated No. 1 Mediapolis, whose team consisted of two all-state post players and an all-state guard.

“Parents have crazy unrealistic expectations and desires for their kids and the sports they play, and administrators are put into tough situations like this because people are just plain off-base nuts about sports,” Grier said. “But if we — teachers, coaches, administrators and school board members — do not advise parents of these unrealistic expectations then we are not doing our part as a school district.”

Before returning home to coach at PCM, Grier coached at Grand View College and Central College.

Grier said he told his side of the situation publicly via Facebook because he wanted the community to know the entire story.

“I didn’t involuntarily step down, I didn’t resign on my own and I didn’t try to become the boys assistant,” Grier said. “I was fired.”

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

Vanderlaan, Brisel come together on the diamond

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The Newton YMCA has always been a big part of the youth sports scene in the community.

But Tom Vanderlaan is trying to take it to a whole new level. That’s why he changed his role at the Y and is now overseeing the entire landscape of youth sports, and his next big project is the Newton Little League.

Vanderlaan and the YMCA took over the little league three years ago. But with former NHS baseball standout Dustin Brisel now coaching the high school program, the league is about to get even better.

“It will definitely take some time, but coach Brisel and I are working well together to do things a little different moving forward. Baseball can be boring to young kids so we are trying to keep practices busy so kids have a little more fun.”

The Newton Little League consists of six leagues and about 250 players right now.

Vanderlaan hopes that number grows to around 300 in the near future.

Vanderlaan serves as the president of the league and handles the day-to-day operations. Brisel, along with his assistant coaches and high school players, are handling the camps and clinics that precede the start of practice. Brisel’s assistant coaches include Tyler Stewart, Ryan Comer and Wayne Mann.

“It is important for us to show the younger kids how we want to do things so when they get to the high school level the already know what to expect,” Brisel said. “I basically go through things that I will do during a varsity practice.

It will help speed up practices and allow us to get more done with our time.”

The lower levels of little league include T-ball and Coach Pitch. Those are leagues

Submitted photo Newton’s new baseball coach, Dustin Brisel, takes youth baseball players through a few stretching drills during a Newton Little League players’ clinic at Newton Senior High School last Saturday.

for players age 4-6. Those practices start May 18 and cost $50 to play. The coaches’ meeting is May 16 at 9 a.m. at the Newton YMCA. The next level up the chain is Machine Pitch. That league is for players age 7-8.

The coaches’ meeting will May 2 at 9 a.m. at the Y and practices begin the week of May 4. Cost for this league also is $50.

The fourth level jumps up to $75 in cost. It’s the Minors for ages 9-10. Tryouts took place April 4, the coaches’ meeting included a draft on April 11 and practices kicked off this week.

The Majors also has begun practicing. That league is for

players age 10-12.

The final league is Juniors.

Those players will be 13-14.

Practices start in May, games begin in June and the cost is $100.

Little league games are played during the week.

Vanderlaan, who has coached in little league for several years and is the former Newton boys basketball coach, wants to expand the games to the weekends by forming travel teams.

Both Brisel and Vanderlaan are hoping these extra efforts will buck a trend that has seen baseball numbers decline throughout the nation.

“We need to get those numbers up and the little league circuit is where everything

begins,” Brisel said. “It is important that we focus a lot of our attention in the offseason to the program. We have seven seniors this coming year and for us to remain at that number, or even grow. we want to make it fun for the players so they want to stay out throughout high school.”

Vanderlaan is always looking for volunteers to help on the Little League Board.

For more information on the Newton Little League Baseball program, contact Vanderlaan at 641-792-4006 or tom. vanderlaan@newtonymca.org.

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

Ex-NFL star Hernandez convicted of murder FALL RIVER, Mass.

(AP) — Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for a deadly latenight shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40 million contract and a standout career ahead of him.

Hernandez, 25, who had been considered one of the top tight ends in professional football, shook his head, pursed his lips and sat down after the jury forewoman pronounced him guilty in the slaying of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old landscaper and amateur weekend football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancée.

Hernandez’s mother, Terri, and his fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins, cried and gasped when they heard the verdict.

Hernandez, his eyes red, mouthed to them: “Be strong. Be strong.”

Lloyd’s mother also cried.

Jurors deliberated for 36 hours over seven days before rendering their decision, which also included convictions on weapons charges.

“The jury found that he was just a man who committed a brutal murder,” District Attorney Thomas Quinn said after the verdict. “The fact that he was a professional athlete meant nothing in the end.”

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday High School Track Newton boys, girls Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

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

Colfax-Mingo girls at Ogden, 4:30 p.m.

PCM girls at Guthrie Center, 5 p.m.

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

Tennis Newton girls at Pella Christian, 4:15 p.m.

Golf PCM boys at Des Moines Christian, 1:30 p.m.

CMB boys at Saydel, 4 p.m.

CMB girls at Roland-Story, 4 p.m.

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

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

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

Friday Soccer Boone at Newton boys, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.

PCM at Centerville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

High School Track PCM boys at Adel DeSoto Minburn, 4:30 p.m.

Trap Shooting Newton at Pella Saturday Soccer Newton Girls Invitational Newton vs. PCM, 10 a.m.

Perry vs. Des Moines Lincoln, 11:30 a.m.

Consolation game, 1 p.m.

Championship game, 2:30 p.m.

Newton JV boys at Perry tournament, 9 a.m.

Tennis Newton boys at Marshalltown Invitational, 9 a.m.

Golf Colfax-Mingo boys at Knoxville, 8 a.m.

Monday High School Track Newton girls at Dowling Catholic, 4 p.m.

Newton boys at Norwalk, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at Van Meter, 5 p.m.

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

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

Golf Newton girls at Wes Des Moines Valley, 10 a.m.

PCM, Colfax-Mingo boys at West Marshall, 2 p.m.

CMB,PCM girls at Bondurant-Farrar, 4 p.m.

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

Soccer Newton girls at Dallas Center-Grimes, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV, 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

PCM girls at Grinnell, 5 p.m.

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Ventling’s hat trick boosts Cardinals past Panthers

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News KNOXVILLE — Josh Ventling recorded his second career hat trick for Newton High’s Cardinals Tuesday in a 3-1 win over host Knoxville.

The Cardinals handed the Panthers their first loss of the season. Newton had a 2-1 lead at halftime.

Ventling’s first goal came with 30 mintues, 52 seconds left in the first half. Mike McCormick was credited with an assist on the scoring play.

Eight minutes later, Ventling found the net for an unassisted goal.

Knoxville’s Alex Dye scored on a penalty kick.

Duncan Lee made a pass to Ventling, who Ventling scored with 27:55 remaining in the second half. Newton led 3-1.

“We played well in the first half, but it was a physcial game,” said Sackda Viravong,

Newton head coach. “At the end of the game, Knoxville put a lot of pressure on us.”

Grant Davidson was credited with nine saves in goal for Newton. Reagan Maple played the final eight minutes in goal following Davidson receiving a yellow card and having to go to the Newton bench.

Newton’s junior varsity posted its first win of the season, beating Knoxville 3-2. Nick Rusk scored twice and Branden Telopnev had one goal to put the Cardinals up 3-1 at halftime.

Viravong said NHS assis-

NHL playoffs get underway WASHINGTON — Brock Nelson scored twice, Josh Bailey and Ryan Strome added goals, Jaroslav Halak made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series Wednesday night.

Nelson, Bailey and Strome had never scored in the playoffs.

All were first-round draft picks

by New York, none is older than 25, and they entered Wednesday with these combined playoff numbers: seven games, zero goals, three assists.

Game 2 is Friday night.

Canadiens 4, Senators 3 MONTREAL — Brian Flynn scored a tie-breaking goal late in the second period and the Canadiens held on in a wild opening game of their first-round playoff series.

Flynn also had two assists for the first three-point game of his career.

Tomas Plekanec and Torrey Mitchell scored 15 seconds apart in a frenetic second period that saw five players get goals in less than five minutes. Lars Eller scored short-handed as part of the barrage.

Mika Zibanejad and Kyle Turris got power-play goals in the middle period for the Senators.

Milan Michalek was credited with the game’s first goal, which Montreal’s Andre Markov tipped into his own net 12 minutes in.

Game 2 is Friday night

Blackhawks 4, Predators 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Duncan Keith scored at 7:49 of double overtime, and the Blackhawks rallied from a three-goal deficit after the first period.

The Blackhawks grabbed home-ice advantage back despite benching Corey Crawford after the first period. Scott Darling stopped every subsequent shot, making 42 saves in his postseason debut as Nashville took a franchise-record 54 shots.

Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist, and Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews each scored for Chicago.

Patrick Kane also had two assists.

Colin Wilson scored twice and Viktor Stalberg had a goal, all in the first period for the Predators.

Game 2 is Friday night in Nashville.

Flames 2, Canucks 1 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Defenseman Kris Russell scored with just under 30 seconds remaining in the third perio David Jones also scored for the Flames, who were down 1-0 entering the third period. Jonas Hiller stopped 29 shots in the Flames’ first playoff game since 2009.

Bo Horvat opening the scoring for Vancouver midway in the second period. Jannik Hansen and Alexander Edler assisted on the play.

Vancouver hosts Game 2 on Friday night.

NHS girls play doubles in JV action

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — Newton High’s girls played doubles matches in junior varsity action Monday at Marshalltown and not singles as reported on Tuesday.

Newton’s Arianna Jamieson and Natalie Camp beat Olivia Ryan and Libby Loney, 6-3. Newton’s Bethany Baumgartner and Kinzie Loree beat Aubrey Hala and Claire Stalzer, 6-4.

Newton’s Maddie Gooding-Hunt and Ali Besgell defeated Jocelin Guzman and Gina Kuo, 7-5.

Newton’s Elizabeth Myers and Ry-

lie Bakalar beat Maryam Hussain and Olivia Van Roij, 6-3. Newton’s Morgan Modlin and Haley Walter beat Hussain and Van Roij, 6-3.

Newton’s Stacie Sanger and Isabella Leach lost to Ryan and Loney, 6-3. Newton’s GiGi Chen and Alexandra Doepp lost to Hala and Stalzer, 6-0. Newton’s Sanger and Echo Downs lost to Guzman and Kvo, 6-2.

Newton at Pella Christian Thursday.

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

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Hewitts 3, Floor Store 1 Hewitts — 3,152: Wayne Morris 539, Bill Ward 517, Harry Farr 489, Stephen Manchester 531, Patrick Brown 629. Floor Store — 3,020: Jason Price 469, Laird Trusler 493, Chad Rorabaugh 541, Dave Rorabaugh 507, Mike Price 641.

The Underground Co. 2, Keg Setters 2 The Underground Col — 3,250: Hugh Vriezelaar 510, Mark Hopkins 612, Kelly Kain 651, Jeff Haldeman 624, Nathan Gifford 631. Keg Setters — 3,177: Dan Regnier 439, James Flickinger 456, Brant Current 568, Matt Coleman 465, Brandon Morris 604.

Barber Lumber 3, Forck Tree Service 1 Barber Lumber — 3,303: Ryan May 630, Dan Thill 640, Frank Vanderbrock 467, Rick Van Gorp 616, Jeremy Armison 572. Forck Tree Service — 3,103: Thomas Forck 498, Ryan Beals 399, Dan Ellingson 518, Mike Wolfe 530, Dustin Koder 606.

March 31 Monroe Merchants League Raider Poker.net 4, Malone Motor Sports 0 Raider Poker.net — 2,651: Tammy Illingworth 521, Joseph Illingworth 719, Jesse Hopkins 645, Teresa Hopkins 484. Malone Motor Sports — 2,454: Jade Morecock 530, Debbie Korte 264, Gabe Korte 417, Jeri Korte 544.

Gutter Kings 2, Kane Salvage 2 Gutter Kings — 2,528: Merrill Pol 527, Josh Millage 451, Gary Nolin 432, Jack Penman Jr. 560. Kane Salvage — 2,451: Julie Koder 517, Sarah Koder 357,

Zachary Koder 382, Travis McCray 469.

The Pin Hunters 3, Schwetty Balls 1 The Pin Hunters — 2,488: Mark Hopkins 519, Kyle Johnson 536, Hugh Vriezelaar 614, Chris G. 495.

Schwetty Balls — 2,394: Court Arney 330, Jim Minteer 504, Dan Masterson 443, Chris Sloan 571.

Vander Broek Farms 3, BOB 1 Vander Broek Farms — 2,524: Robin Shone 373, Kathy Vander Broek 373, Frank Vander Broek 552, Stacey Shone 506. BOB — 2,304: Rex Millage 369, Jim Flickinger 461, Rick Van Gorp 502, Ron Tangeman 493.

March 30 Monroe Men’s City League Hewitts 3, Dukes of Earl 1 Hewitts — 3,126: Wayne Morris 561, Bill Ward 531, Stephen Manchester 452, Patrick Brown 688, Gene Mikkelson 522. Dukes of Earl — 2,900: Erine Bensley 506, Gary Nolin 499, Chad Birkenholtz 396, Ron Tangeman 487, Jeff Koder 535.

Keg Setters 3, Barber Lumber 1 Keg Setters — 3,002: Dan Regnier 412, James Flickinger 461, Brant Current 515, Matt Coleman 500, Brandon Morris 472. Barber Lumber — 2,997: Ryan May 540, Dan Thill 546, Frank Vanderbrock 474, Rick Van Gorp 493, Jeremy Armison 569.

Forck Tree Service 4, The Underground Co. 0 Forck Tree Service — 2,961: Thomas Forck 566, Ryan Beals 448, Dan Ellingson 452, Mike Wolfe 469, Dustin Koder 468. The Underground Co. — 2,868: Hugh Vriezelaar 524, Bryan McDanel 513, Mark Hopkins 516, Jesse Hopkins 558, Randy Masterson 532.

Floor Store 3, H&R Block 1 Floor Store — 3,152: Jason Price 511, Laird Trusler 528, Chad Rorabaugh 615, Dave Rorabaugh 543, Mike Price 592. H&R Block — 3,097: Lyle Riggs 447, Shane Schone 572, Christopher Gragg 627, Andy Pettyjohn 556, Brandon Lent 591.

tant coach Chad Hollenbeck drew a red card from offiicals for remarks Hollenbeck made following the varsity game.

Hollenbeck, per rule, has to sit out a game, so he won’t be coaching at Newton’s home match Friday.

Newton (3-2) hosts Boone Friday at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

The junior varsity game begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the varsity game at 7 p.m.

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

MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Boston 6 3 .667 — Baltimore 5 4 .556 1 Tampa Bay 5 4 .556 1 Toronto 5 4 .556 1 New York 3 6 .333 3 Central Division

W L Pct GB Detroit 8 1 .889 — Kansas City 7 1 .875 ½ Chicago 3 5 .375 4½ Cleveland 3 5 .375 4½ Minnesota 2 6 .250 5½ West Division

W L Pct GB Oakland 5 5 .500 — Houston 4 5 .444 ½ Los Angeles 4 5 .444 ½ Texas 4 6 .400 1 Seattle 3 6 .333 1½ Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Washington 10, Boston 5 L.A. Angels 10, Texas 2 Detroit 1, Pittsburgh 0Baltimore 7, N.Y. Yankees 5 Toronto 12, Tampa Bay 7 Minnesota 3, Kansas City 1 Houston 6, Oakland 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Seattle 2 Thursday’s Games Kansas City (J.Vargas 1-0) at Minnesota (Milone 1-0), 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 1-1) at Toronto (Aa. Sanchez 0-1), 6:07 p.m.

Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 12:08 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Baltimore at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 6 3 .667 — New York 6 3 .667 — Miami 3 6 .333 3 Philadelphia 3 6 .333 3 Washington 3 6 .333 3 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 5 3 .625 — St. Louis 4 3 .571 ½ Cincinnati 5 4 .556 ½ Pittsburgh 3 6 .333 2½ Milwaukee 2 6 .250 3 West Division

W L Pct GB Colorado 7 2 .778 — Los Angeles 6 3 .667 1 San Diego 6 4 .600 1½ Arizona 4 5 .444 3 San Francisco 3 7 .300 4½ Wednesday’s Games Miami 6, Atlanta 2 Washington 10, Boston 5 Detroit 1, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 1 Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati 0 St. Louis 4, Milwaukee 2 San Diego 3, Arizona 2 L.A. Dodgers 5, Seattle 2 Colorado 4, San Francisco 2 Thursday’s Games Milwaukee (Fiers 0-1) at St. Louis (Lackey 0-0), 12:45 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 0-1) at Washington (Fister 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Cosart 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Bradley 1-0) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-1), 9:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 6:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Mets 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco , 9:15 p.m.

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING April 12 Sunday Nite Mixed Optimae Team 4, Tassel Ridge Winery 0 Optimae Team — 2,620: Jan Albertson 479, Neil Weyrauch 332, Raejean White 365, Edwin Lawrence 319. Tassel Ridge Winery — 2,342: Sincearae Doran 413, John Jansen 378, Jeramie Doran 370, Dennis Young 404.

Cardinal Cab 3, Shomo-Madsen-Woythale 1 Cardinal Cab — 2,550: Crystal Peters 420, Robert Miller 514, Cathy Peters 437, Earl Albertson 546. Shomo-Madsen-Woythale — 2,508: Tammy Aalbers 438, Kenna Willey 421, Troy Tabor 503, Gene Mikkelson 483.

Book Trader 3, Gutter Punks 1 Book Trader — 2,538: Jill McMahon 300, Jim McMahon 341, Cheryl Hansen 438, Nikki Oartweig 391. Gutter Punks — 2,359: Trudy Delk 393, Merek Budinich 369, Tony Budinich 381, Kory Delk 402.

T’s In Motion 4, Kill-Kill-Kill 0 T’s In Motion — 2,488: Dale James 521, Tonna Karr 390, Terry Cooper 424, Mickey Karr 607. Kill-Kill-Kill — 2,402: Kelly Lester 382, Bonnie Geerlings 426, Mike Geerlings 567, Butch Lester 475.

Kool Kidz 3, Shaggy Turf 1 Kool Kidz — 2,706: Scott VerSteeg 553, Regina VerSteeg 401, Bob Coady 388, Barry MUilenburg 563. ShaggyTurf — 2,471: Jennifer Beck 290, Trisha Beck 318, Roy Spangenburg 410, Jake Kmiec 496.

Bowling Stones 4, Pick Up Artists 0 Bowling Stones — 2,638: Gina McGinley 464, Nicholas McGinley 427, Joey Hughes 531, Adam Hackathorn 601.

Pick Up Artists — 2,512: Tammy Decook 360, Jeremy Clingerman 386, Tonya Williamson 385, Doni Kim 406.

KFC-Taco Bell 4, BMF’s 0 KFC-Taco Bell — 2,580: Christie Hughes 367, Teri Burkett 447, Bethannie Hughes 410, Robert Hughes 591. BMF’s — 2,421: Allen Buzzard 393, Jeannie Schultz 390, Wes Wright 450, Richard White 390.

Pin Heads 3, Unopposed 1 Pin Heads — 2,474: Gene Koder 433, Pam Joseph 411, Larry Lappe 324, Penny Lappe 421.

April 10 Sole Survivor I-80 Subway 2, Me Her Him It 2 I-80 Subway — 2,479: Tricia Jenkins 444, Lisa Ross 491, Kyle Hill 605, Dan Jenkins 549. Me Her Him It — 2,476: Barb Shepard 394, James Annis 483, Tyler Annis 408, Nathan Sudbrock 693.

Abide 4, Hawkeyes 0 Abide — 2,619: Donna Maki 349, Abbe Pelzer 335, Larry Pelzer 346, Jeff Maki 557. Hawkeyes — 2,344: Tammy Aalbers 398, Jim Conley 404, Tony Alter 491, Steve Belloma 484.

Merkins 3, Off Constantly 1 Merkins — 2,390: Stephanie McCumber 471, Rhonda Thomasson 430, Darla Cooper 375, Kim Belloma 383. Off Constantly — 2,354: Kevin Ross 372, Jimmy Barnard 365, Kyle Rojohn 450, Mark Ross 414.

Woop Spare It Is 4, Unopposed 0 Woop Spare It Is — 2,541: Mike Smith 471, Missy Smith 364, Alicia Weithers 384, Terry Cooper 509.

April 9 Splitters Cardinal Lanes 3, Rialto 1

Cardinal Lanes — 2,162: Larry Anderson 576, Dustin Kingery 595, David Anderson 552, Jeff Van Blair 620. Rialto — 2,162: Paul Twaddle 524, MaKayla Tabor 295, Brett Auffert 467, Gene Mikkelson 552.

Pheasants Forever 4, Wauters 76 0 Pheasants Forever — 2,214: Jarson Mikkelson 585, Lonnie Majerus 477, Michael Sims 541, Troy Tabor 611. Wauters 76 — 2,039: Keith Kirchner 409, Bev Kirchner 445, Mike Smith 447, Janielle Wauters 330.

Cardinal Trophies 3, Hewitt Service Center 1 Cardinal Trophies — 1,793: Stacy Kriegel 406, Shelia Swarts 455, Machelle Quick 425, Bonnie Geerlings 468.

April 8 Go Hawkeye Newton Home Oil 2, Warrick Motors 2 Newton Home Oil — 3,019: Jen Clausen 436, Ryanne Jansen 424, Tina Wade 376, Jean Daniels 523, Pam Moore 369. Warrick Motors — 2,997: Lynn Schiebel 315, Tanya Myers 400, Elexa Morrow 419, Barb Gray 428, Janet Hartz 478.

Real Housewives 4, Cardinal Lanes 0 Real Housewives — 3,065: Amy Yoder 327, Lisa Gomez 388, Kelly Putz 349, Mary Baxter 429, Elizabeth Rozendaal 531. Cardinal Lanes — 2,746: Shawna Cox 354, Dawna Ringgenberg 375, Karlene Gifford 369, Bev Van Blair 417, Barbara J. Majerus 337.

This Bud’s For You Cy Hawks 3, Unopposed 1 Cy Hawks — 2,425: Brad Rozendaal 427, Todd Rozendaal 354, Matt Julius 470.

Skunk River Blues 3, Rascals Saints 1 Skunk River Blues — 2,505: Kathy Mathews 389, Michael Retman 370. Rascals Saints — 2,426: Evan Koons 357, Shelly Koons 307, Janel Koon 378, Granville Smith 505.

April 7 Sportsman League Lane Blazers 4, Budget Repair 0 Lane Blazers — 2,808: Ron Jones 484, Terry Keenan 526, Larry Anderson 592, David Anderson 561, Mike Jones 645.

Budget Repair — 2,638: Shon Cupples 475, Paul Twaddle 488, Howard Wearmouth 402, Nathan Gifford 606, Earl Albertson 547.

Gas House Gang 3, Ross Masonry 1 Gas House Gang — 2,499: Rick Pittman 419, Dave Kingery 449, Jack Trotter 480, Tom Spidle 526, Terry Sedore 525.

Ross Masonry — 2,308: Terry Cooper 506, Josh Frank 385, Butch Townsend 430, Dale James 490, Troy Tabor 464.

Sullivans 4, Brooklyn Ballers 0 Sullivans — 2,960: George Selden 541, Patrick Brown 630, Brett Jacobs 576, Jason Mikkelson 634, Jeff Van Blair 579.

Brooklyn Ballers — 2,723: Stan Grimm 419, Craig Keith 498, Jason Munson 447, Dustin Kingery 571, Joel Grimm 569.

Youth Leagues April 8 Cardinal Wednesday Strikers Bowling Legends 4, Golden Strikers 0 Bowling Legends — 1,302: Ben Roehler 265, Cayden Jackson 212. Golden Strikers — 1,211: Kaitlyn Gifford 365, Chris Levesque 249.

Wed Winners 2, Pac & Spiral 2 Wed Winners — 1,261: Jessica Johnson 214, Sebastian King 294. Pac & Spiral — 1,254: Devin Lamb 402, Clay Lamb 330.

Sports

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4B | Public Notice March 24, 2015 Tuesday, March 24, 2015 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Stevenson and Brock present and accounted for; Chairman Carpenter presiding.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve the Recorder's monthly report of fees collected for the period beginning February 1, 2015 and ending February 28, 2015.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Motion by Brock, seconded by to approve the Stevenson Treasurer's monthly report for the period beginning February 1, 2015 and ending February 28, 2015.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Brock to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for March 17, 2015.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Motion by Brock, seconded by to adjourn the Stevenson Tuesday, March 24, 2015 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Dennis Parrott, Auditor Denny Carpenter, Chairman April 16 Jasper County Payments 3/24/2015 Ahlers & Cooney PC Services..............................48.00 Allan, Denise Rae Mileage................................40.83 Alliance Connect LLC Utilities............................3,029.90 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................8,484.48 Amerigas Fuel...................................461.30 ARC Shelter...............................350.00 Arrow Pest Control Services............................325.00 Balmer, Michael John Mileage..................................9.20 Barney's Inc Maintenance...................1,920.48 Barr, Jill M Reimbursement.....................6.49 Barton, Chris Shelter...............................300.00 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement...................75.00 Bisom Truck Line Inc Supplies..............................51.86 Black Hills Energy Utilities............................3,697.10 Bonnett, Elaine Mileage................................39.68 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock...............................3,764.64 Calhoun-Burns and Assoc., Inc. Inspection.......................4,960.50 Cantu, Katie L Reimbursement.................105.00 Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Medical...........................9,799.02 CBM Food Service Food...............................3,600.99 CDW Government Inc Supplies..............................43.23 Central Iowa Detention Services.......................11,311.63 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies............................406.14 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................689.54 CenturyLink Utilities............................1,066.69 Chatham Oaks Inc Services.........................4,097.80 ChemSearch Supplies............................430.48 City of Baxter Utilities.................................19.12 City of Kellogg Utilities.................................37.75 City of Monroe Utilities...............................239.94 City of Newton Landfill Trash..............................9,591.78 Cooling, Dennis R Reimbursement.................114.41 Daniels, James Mileage................................17.83 De Lage Landen Maintenance......................190.40 Deegan, John M Mileage................................20.13 Dell Marketing LP Supplies............................427.48 Denco Corporation Services............................432.00 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies............................280.38 Diamond Life Health Care Inc Services.........................8,689.80 DMACC Education..........................799.00 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................790.60 Dunsbergen, Kent Wayne Reimbursement.................105.00 Eaton, Ryan Reimbursement.................196.00 Eaton, Wayne Reimbursement.................278.18 Ecolab Supplies............................104.44 Edge, Bev Mileage................................33.93 Ellis, Kathy Mileage................................44.29 Fastenal Company Supplies..............................77.99 Food Bank of Iowa Food..................................114.94 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................2,221.25 Four Oaks Family & Children's Svcs Shelter...............................933.00 Gary, Melissa Dawn Mileage..............................337.53 GATR Truck Center Supplies..............................30.23 Gilbert, Sharon Mileage..............................267.95 GovConnection Inc Supplies............................188.91 Graham, Rob Reimbursement.................105.00 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies............................120.83 Grinnell Safe & Lock Co Inc Supplies............................215.50 Hawkeye Legal Services Services..............................40.00 HDS White Cap Construction Supplies............................263.08 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................5,076.00 Heartland Paper Company Supplies.........................1,182.00 Herberger Construction Co Inc Services.......................27,814.75 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................58.65 Housby Mack Inc Parts..................................221.03 IACCVSO C/O Samantha Schaff Education............................60.00 Integrity Properties LLC Shelter...............................600.00 Interstate All Battery Center Parts....................................27.36 Iowa County Attorneys Education..........................650.00 Iowa Dept of Transportation Supplies............................293.74 Iowa Water Management Corp Fees..................................100.00 Iron Mountain Records Services..............................70.98 ISAC Education..........................100.00 Jacobs Electric Motor Supplies..............................45.00 Jasper Co Elderly Nutrition Food..................................100.00 Jasper Co Engineer Signs..............................4,906.05 Jasper Co Homecare Aides Services.........................1,300.00 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.......................11,126.59 Jasper Co Treasurer Fees....................................10.00 Johnson County Sheriff Services............................115.50 Kabel Business Services Fees....................................85.50 Kielly, David G Mileage..............................131.68 Kirk, Kenneth W Shelter...............................400.00

Jacobs Electric Motor Supplies..............................45.00 Jasper Co Elderly Nutrition Food..................................100.00 Jasper Co Engineer Signs..............................4,906.05 Jasper Co Homecare Aides Services.........................1,300.00 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.......................11,126.59 Jasper Co Treasurer Fees....................................10.00 Johnson County Sheriff Services............................115.50 Kabel Business Services Fees....................................85.50 Kielly, David G Mileage..............................131.68 Kirk, Kenneth W Shelter...............................400.00 Langmaid, Bud Mileage................................47.73 LS Communications LLC Services.........................4,177.82 Magnum Automotive Maintenance......................193.25 Mail Services LLC Postage..........................2,386.31 Main, Lelah Mileage................................35.65 Marchant, Monte Reimbursement.....................1.80 Marshall County Sheriff Services..............................22.00 Martin Marietta Materials Rock...............................1,925.36 Mediapolis Care Facility Inc Services.........................1,035.56 Medicap Pharmacy Medical..............................486.40 Menards - Altoona Supplies............................149.06 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................117.84 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilities...............................298.26 Midwest Wheel Companies Supplies............................227.72 Mulgrew, Christina M Mileage................................86.25 Napa Distribution Center Supplies............................542.71 Nehring, Carey Shelter...............................200.00 New Century FS Inc Diesel.............................5,450.38 Newton Office Supply Co Supplies............................168.10 Newton Plaza Apts/Natnl Mgmnt Shelter...............................265.00 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................150.45 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services............................206.50 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement...................75.00 Noble All American Maintenance......................929.06 Noble, Jonathan Reimbursement.................235.00 O'Halloran International Inc Parts..................................172.28 Oldsen, Greg Reimbursement.................124.94 Oliver Packaging & Equipment Food....................................12.50 Olson, Pamela J Reimbursement...................37.00 Optimae Life Services Inc Services.........................2,869.00 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................450.96 Parrott, Dennis K Mileage................................87.40 Partner Communications Coop Utilities.................................96.04 Pauley, Larry Mileage..............................111.55 Petted, Carlyn L Mileage..............................136.85 Pitney Bowes Inc Fees....................................42.79 Polk County Auditor Services.........................3,083.66 Polk County Treasurer Food..................................610.00 Postmaster Postage.............................885.00 Powerplan Supplies.........................1,829.33 Professional Court Reporters Services..............................97.60 Progress Industries Services.........................9,412.65 Quill Corporation Supplies............................124.99 Ratliff, Jerry D Reimbursement.................114.07 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................5,872.48 Richards, Patricia Louise Mileage..............................225.40 Robertson, Celia L Reimbursement...................99.16 Rockford Rigging Inc Supplies............................112.04 Rogers, Joe Mileage................................35.65 Saak Inc Supplies............................540.00 Schafer, Linda Mileage................................73.60 Secretary of State Fees..................................331.30 Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler Fees..................................100.00 Sidwell Company, The Education..........................225.00 Simon, Dennis Mileage................................49.10 Skiff Medical Center Services.......................11,466.39 Smith's Quality Rental Supplies............................173.24 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies.........................1,152.15 St Peter, Meg Shelter...............................200.00 Sullivan Auto Body Inc Maintenance......................140.00 Superior Welding Supply Supplies............................295.18 Trease, Eurita Mileage..............................194.93 US Cellular Utilities............................1,076.11 VanWaardhuizen, Scott R Reimbursement...................37.00 VanZante, Keri Lyn Reimbursement.................253.70 Verizon Wireless Utilities...............................209.75 Vision Technology Solutions Fees..................................231.52 Wagner, Randy Mileage................................17.83 West Publishing Corporation Services............................831.20 Windstream Utilities............................2,630.59 Winter Equipment Company Inc Supplies..............................86.25 Ziegler Inc Supplies..............................53.10 Grand Total................207,342.97 April 16

Public Notice

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ELECTRONICS

MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale April 17, 8 to 5 April 18, 8 to 2 4239 Hwy F36 West, Newton (Ikes Road) Name brand clothes: men (L, XL, 2X), women (Sm – L), women's jeans sizes 6 to 16, Juniors and children, jackets & coats L-XL, Harley Davidson shirts (SL), jewelry, purses, shoes, knick knacks, pictures, snow globes, Boyd Bears, comforters, dorm size freezer, end table, wall unit, love seat, recliner, WIKCO motorcycle tire changer and balancer, Blacksmith forge with hand blower and electric blower, tools, Fresh baked cookies. More items added on Saturday.

Southeast

GARAGE SALE Kitchen items, Pamered Chef, Tupperware, Home Interior Pictures, Dewalt Radio, Ab lounger, Baby bed, changing table, women & men's clothing, ladder and much more.

April 17th, 8 – 5 April 18th, 8 – 12 1403 South 9th Ave. East Newton Southwest

GARAGE SALE Friday, April 17 • 2015 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Antique mirror, bookcase, queen size bedding, lamps, rocking chair, mescellaneous.

407 W. 9th St. S. GARAGE SALE Wednesday, April 15: 3-7 Thursday, April 16: 3-7 Friday, April 17: 9-1 Girls clothes 12 mos.-5T, shoes, box clothes 8-10, womens clothes, household items, toddler beds, furniture, baby items, movies and CDs. Much more! Everything ½ price on Friday.

1006 W. 3rd St. S. Newton

PAINTING

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

MISCELLANEOUS

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

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

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

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

EDUCATION-TUTORING

SERVICES SELL FAST

EXPERIENCED TEACHER tutoring in reading, using accredited program for struggling readers. After school hours and summer. References available.

641-521-3941

with the

Service Directory!!!

Oe

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

TILLING

Attic fans & ventilation

GARDEN TILLING John Deere Equipment 641-792-8860

Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 JEWELRY

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

CAREAGE OF Newton 2130 West 18th St. South Newton, IA 50208 641-791-1127

THURS. APRIL 16, 3:00 – 7:00 FRI. APRIL 17, 8:00 – 5:00 SAT. APRIL 18 8:00 – 12:00 LEATHER COUCH, LOVESEAT & CHAIR. BRAND NAME CLOTHING, DOLLS, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, LOT'S OF MISC. 1003 WEST 16TH ST. S. NEWTON

Hiring Full-time CNA's All Shifts Please apply in Person REST AREA ATTENDANT Stress Free!

-All Shifts Available-All ages apply(515)635-1882 FOOD

SPAGHETTI SUPPER Boy Scouts Troop 354 American Legion Saturday, April 18th 5:00 – 7:00 PM Fundraiser to help with camping equipment

BICYCLE

LAWN CARE

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

792-2416

WANTED

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.

ELECTRONICS

SPRING CLEANUP

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

Reasonable rates.

641-831-4426

MEDICAL

PERSONAL

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

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

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

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

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

I n t o a Ne w H ome !

641-792-0910

Bristol Square Apartments Peck Properties LLC

315 1st Street S. Newton 641-792-0910 • Free 24 hour Laundry • Access to Free Wi-Fi & Execise Equipment in Community Room • Limited Access Building • Close to Downtown • 1st MONTH RENT FREE (with 1 year lease)

Spring Special!

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

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

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

Call Now for Details

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

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

641-792-4000.

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

792-4388

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

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

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

WANTED: NONWORKING window air conditioners, will pick them up. 515-238-3343.

Northwest

ESTATE TAG SaleElectricians supplies and tools, serger sewing machine, adjustable beds, freezer, furniture, garden, household, Christmas and Craft items.

Saturday, April 18th , 9-4 Sunday, April 19th, 12-4 809 N 7th Ave. W. Newton, IA

GARAGE/YARD SALE! Lots of household items, couch, table, chairs, coffee table, men's/women's/children's clothes, baby items, crib, lots of misc. , truck, queen mattress, everything must go!

Saturday, April 18, 7AM - ?

824 North 3rd Ave West Newton

Call 641-792-3121

TODAY!

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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

Warehouse Production/Material Handler/Forklift Operator Spartan Staffing, a TrueBlue Company, is now hiring for Warehouse Production, Material Handler, and Forklift Operator positions in the Newton area.

6 months related exp and HSD/GED preferred. Must be able to lift 70 lbs. 1st shift avail; $11:00 per hour.

Must be available to work overtime.

Apply now at www.spartanstaffing.com, submit resume to 7385-br@spartanstaffing.com, or call 515-254-9026.

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APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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

forestview@perryreid.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

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 TWO BEDROOM House.

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

2 DEVILED egg plates- 1 white, 1 clear $2. each, 20 piece knifes- paring knives, steak knives, butcher knives, blades for electric knife $15., 5 miniature perfume bottles $7., 4 piece ruby red assorted $8., white hen on nest 4” $4., 2” $3., 4”silver dish with lidmarked on bottom $8., Fisher Price wooden toy1970 helicopter $8. 7928017.

FEDDERS 5000 BTU air conditioner with remote, 120 volt, $50., Nordic Track Pro cross country ski machine $75. 515-6744171.

FOR SALE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

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.

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

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

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.

KODAK DIGITAL Camera w/4GB Memory Card $75.

John Deere 2-Stage Snow Blower (Smaller) $150 obo.

Dale Earnhardt Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $12/each.

515-313-7803.

MTD SIDEWALK edger, like new, 148cc B&S engine $135. or OBO. Steel Mesh garden utility wagon, new $75. or OBO. 641792-7460.

POST HOLE digger, like new $10., Kindle for reading only, no WI FI capability $10. 641-8314668.

SCROLL SAW- Shop smith, charcoal grill, and exercise bike. 641-7925819.

WAGNER AIRLESS paint sprayer, model 9170, used only once $350. 641-2593093.

1 PAIR of 13.6 x 28 rear tractor tires, 60% tread, good condition. $500. 641259-2574.

2 HANKOOK tires, P215/60R16 94t, very good tread $30. each. 641259-3093.

ALUM. CLAD camper door with lock, 3 concrete planters, 4 gal. Buckets of carpet adhesive, 11 pair of roller skates, Crofton bread machine- 12 settings with timer, Merc. 13 spline prop. & Johson/Evinrude 14 spline prop hydraulic hoses, pumps, motors, valves, carburetor for Oliver tractor pt # TSX-811 (NIB). 641-793-2955.

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

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

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

2001 LAREDO 32ft 5wheel. One slide,awning.

Very good condition. 641792-7458 asking $10,000.

2007 Buick Lacerne. Gold, heated leather seats, 47,000 miles. $11,400. 641-7927458

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted Looking for a career change?

Two Rivers Cooperative offers a competitive wage with benefits, friendly work environment and opportunities for advancement. *Currently seeking full time Propane Sales, Service and Delivery position *Successful candidates must have or be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL with HAZ MAT endorsement *All positions require pre-employment drug screen, clean MVR report and background check

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

Please apply at

3- BEDROOM and 2- bath. Duplex. No Pets. $620/month.

515-249-7050 Storage Unit 12x30x12 $110 a month 515-249-7050

In Monroe at 301 E. Mills St. or via email at sbensink@tworiverscoop.net

Now Hiring

1st & 3rd Shifts Production 3rd Shift Maintenance

Please recycle your old newspapers.

FOR SALE Flex steel sofa, excellent condition $100. computer. 21” Mac All in One. $700. 792-2227.

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: • • • • • • • • • • • •

30” EXTREME garage industrial fan air circulatory.

Paid $159. want $50. Like new. 515-777-5020.

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Find better ways to take care of yourself in June. Your love life gets renewing energy in July.

Leo and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 15, 44, 19 and 28.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Take on the small challenges that will be easily won. Building up a track record of success will give you the confidence you need to take on the more remarkable and difficult opportunities coming your way in the near future.

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world, not by donating tons of money or completing a mission in a foreign land, but by having a stellar attitude. You’ll get along with everyone you meet.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The to-do list is important, but not as important as the spiritin-which-things-are-done list. If trying to check too many items off causes you to lose your temper, it’s not worth the effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Other people’s feelings about what a human deserves in life will influence you. Entitlement is a disease, and it’s contagious.

Be careful who you spend time with. Prize humility and modesty.

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