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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Jeremy Biondi, Moo’s BBQ owner, and Melissa Gray are teaming together for a free meal for those in need from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Moo’s downtown location on the southwest side of the square.

Homeless outreach efforts expand in Newton Free meal will now be offered downtown on Mondays

By Abigail Pelzer and Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News In a growing number of ways the community is addressing hunger and homelessness, a new free meal for those in need will begin Monday at a familiar downtown restaurant.

Moo’s BBQ owner Jeremy Biondi and military veteran Melissa Gray are partnering together to start the weekly outreach program and meal. The first meal will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. at the downtown Moo’s BBQ location on the southwest side of the square.

Gray recently contacted Bion-

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di, who is also a city councilman, looking for his assistance on what steps she needed to take to start an outreach program.

“It’s something that I have been considering for about a year, it just happened that one text message led to the right person at the right time,” Gray said. “Des Moines is not the only town that’s dealing with this issue. I came here, starting talking with a lot of people, finding out that there is a lot of homeless veterans and just individuals in general. I thought, well instead of sitting comfortably in my home, it’s about time to start giving back.”

The idea of giving back had also been on Biondi’s mind, but with a busy schedule and two restaurants to run, he had not yet worked out any firm plans.

“My wife Nicole and I have wanted to do this, and we just haven’t had time,” Biondi said.

“Melissa came in and asked about it and we said, ‘hey we’ve been talking about this for two

years.’”

Through his work at Moo’s and as a part of the Knights of Columbus, Biondi has seen firsthand the need for food assistance in the community.

“I’m with the Knights of Columbus, and we do backpack buddies. There is a sack of food that we put together and they distribute it to the elementary schools because these kids don’t have food to eat when they get home,” Biondi said. “There’s an epidemic of drugs in this town, and there are kids that are suffering because of that.”

Less than a week after Biondi and Gray connected, the first meal was planned. Biondi is donating all of the meat for the meals, and Gray is taking care of drinks, tableware and volunteers.

“We have a tremendous amount of veterans who are willing to jump on board, volunteer, donate items and donate funds,” Gray said.

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After an informational presentation and lengthy discussion, the Newton Park Board voted 3-2 to cease any further discussion or action on foot golf at Westwood Golf Course during its meeting Wednesday night at city hall.

Board chair Adam Vandall and members Melanie Humphrey, Marc Jackson, Jim Klier and Amanda Price were in attendance for the April board meeting.

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Kate Malott/Daily News Newton Park Board members listen to a presentation from Parks and Grounds Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth about foot golf Wednesday night at Newton City Hall. The board voted to cease any further discussion or action on the foot golf course at Westwood.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Jasper Casper Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Gunsaulus displays the contents of a medical kit carried by one of the department’s nine medically certified staff members. The certifications helped teh sherrif’s office become only the second independent law enforcement agency in the state to earn a Iowa Department of Public Health EMT approval, as of April 1.

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When Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Chris Chartier asked for an assistant to be hired for his department last year, the county board of supervisors granted the request on a one-year basis.

Tuesday, that request was renewed for another year.

After presenting a quarterly report that included the amount of applications prepared, Charlotte Ross, the assistant who took the position in February, stepped aside to allow John Billingsley, the attorney who happens to be the Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission chair, to make a case for her position to be extended by a year.

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A new approval awarded to the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office doesn’t mean deputies will be routinely sent out on medical calls, but it does mean first responders might get more information more quickly when it comes to life-and-death health emergencies.

Effective April 1, the sheriff ’s office was approved by Iowa Department of Public Health as a non-transport, law enforcement based service for emergency medical technician services. This approval means that five specially trained fulltime deputies, sheriff John Halferty and three reserve deputies will be able to provide specific

emergency medical services until a transport agency arrives.

“I think we’ll know what’s going on with a patient if one of our deputies or reserve deputies is dispatched to a call that turns out to involve a medical issue,” Halferty said. “We’re still going to be sending deputies on calls for primarily law enforcement purposes, but if those responsibilities have been met, it will be great to have an extra trained medical responder already there.”

Polly Carver-Kimm, communications director for the Iowa Department of Public Health, said the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office is only the second law enforcement agency in the state

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Local & State News EMT Continued from Page 1A to get an EMT approval, with the Coralville Police Department being the first. Linn County Sheriff Rescue, Cedar Rapids Police Special Response Team and the Des Moinesbased Suburban Emergency Response Team, or SERT, have all earned paramedic approvals, she said.

Halferty said he doesn’t anticipate many agencies in the state will seek the approval. A 2014 EMS survey and study — conducted by the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency and local EMS services — identified the need for additional EMS responders as a priority.

The non-transport status of the approval means his nine trained personnel will function

Outreach Continued from Page 1A In the future, Biondi is planning to contact food service companies he works with for possible donations. Gray is also working with local food providers for additional donations to accommodate the meals.

“I think as we progress and they start seeing this is working well, we’ll start getting donations,” Gray said.

The Monday night meal is the latest opportunity provided to those in need in Newton. A Tuesday night meal was recently established from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Christian Life Church, 314 E. Second St. N., after community leaders identified the need.

Additionally, the First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E., provides free meals at 5 p.m. on

similar to emergency medical technicians who arrive in a fire engine. Deputy vehicles won’t be used to transport patients, but trained EMS deputies can ride in an ambulance or do whatever else is needed to help medical responders.

In February 2015, five Jasper County deputies volunteered to begin certification training as EMTs. Halferty said he’s grateful to Iowa Valley Community College staff based in Marshalltown, who came to Jasper County to help train deputies without the sheriff having to spread coverage thin by sending staff outside the county.

Funding for training and equipment was provided by a combination of forfeiture funds, grants, budgeted funds and volunteer hours donated by members. Reserve deputies who were already certified as

Wednesdays. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1409 S. Eighth Ave. E., also has a free meal from 5 to 6 p.m. the second Sunday of every month.

Additionally, the Salvation Army has its food pantry open from 10 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday at 301 N. Second Ave. E. Grace Church, 1620 N. 11th Ave E. opens its food pantry on Monday mornings.

The Salvation Army in Newton is often the first stop for those seeking assistance in Jasper County.

Major Jeff Carter said the organization isn’t seeing a spike in requests for assistance, but they are seeing new people.

“The numbers we see fluctuate,” Carter said.

“The past month we’ve actually seen a slight decrease for requests for service and an increase in the number of new families asking for assistance.”

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Continued from Page 1A Nathan Unsworth gave a presentation about the foot golf idea including game information and current golf course financials.

The idea came up as a supplemental revenue source for the golf course which needs to make about $65,000 more per year to compensate for increased capital expenses and daily maintenance costs, Unsworth said.

Although golf participation remains consistent at Westwood, golf numbers are steadily decreasing across the country, and park staff would like to find ways to increase golfer recruitment and total usage of the course.

“The PGA has seen foot golfers turn into golfers more than any of the other programs they have looked at in the past, virtual golf, things like that,” Unsworth said.

The presented idea was to create a foot golf course on the back nine at Westwood.

It would only be open during select hours each week such

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | April 21, 2016 | 3A EMS responders participated in training and implementation.

Halferty is an EMT, as are deputies Brad Van Zante, Jeremy Burdess, Mike Gunsaulus, Josh Britton and Jason Cunningham. Reserve deputies Jake Halferty, Marsha Patterson and Vance Weltha have also earned that certification.

Frymoyer and Cody Snyder are reserve deputies who are paramedics.

The sheriff said law enforcement duties will still come first, such as directing traffic, detaining suspects or preserving evidence. However, a deputy might be the closest first responder in the area on a medical call.

“In going over our needs, emergency management’s goal is to have a responder at a patient’s side within eight minutes of a call,” Halferty said.

Carter said food donations to the food pantry are always welcome and it’s good to see these kind of initiatives being established by caring community members.

“It’s great our community is supporting this kind of work as well as the work we do,” Carter said.

Friends in Hope, a volunteer-based nonprofit group was established in August 2014.

Dedicated to helping homeless, those in dire living situations and others, chairperson Linda Curtis-Stolper said the need for the group remains constant.

“We are seeing new folks, which is the nature of this group,” Curtis-Stolper said. “People’s lives change and as those circumstances change so do their needs.”

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as Tuesday and Saturday evenings. An estimated 500-1,000 foot golf rounds would be played in the first year at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children.

“We’re hoping to bring more people to the course with foot golf. This is going to take some education. It’s a trial and error. It’s a change, and we will have to look at this as a change if this moves forward.

This would be a learning process for everyone,” Unsworth said.

Pros to the idea would be introducing new people to the course, additional revenue, new local recreational opportunity, recruiting new golfers and maximizing Westwood usage. Cons to the idea would be an additional four to six hours a week of staff work, sometimes dual use of the back nine with golfers, smaller fees than golf fees and extra ground ware.

Foot golf is growing in popularity nationally due to its originality and inexpensive cost. A foot golf course would target adults ages 18 to 35 with the idea to bring families to the course as well.

“That might not sound like a tough task at full staffing for the City of Newton in great weather at 10 a.m., but it might be tougher in rural Mingo at 2 a.m. in a snowstorm.”

Kellogg Mayor Mark Frymoyer, who is the deputy chief of EMS at Kellogg Fire & Ambulance and a reserve sheriff ’s deputy, knows how few EMTs and other EMS-certified responders are currently with any of the county’s volunteer fire departments.

“This new service from the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office will help address the shortage of emergency medical providers,” Frymoyer said. “It’s a common-sense idea to use the excellent deputies of the sheriff ’s office to improve emergency medical services in Jasper County.”

Halferty encourages members of the public who are in-

terested in learning more about the opportunities that exists to become an EMT or firefighter to talk to their local fire department. They can also reach out to the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency for contact information.

The sheriff said the certification should help with retention in several directions.

More than half of the certified deputies also serve on local fire and EMS services in the area, including Baxter, Gilman, Kellogg, Newton, Mingo and Sully.

“There were a lot of obstacles to overcome to get to this point,” Halferty said. “Not the least of those is the stigma that medical and law enforcement should forever be kept separate.”

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

Position Continued from Page 1A The board agreed to extend the part-time position through April 30, 2017. However, it stopped short of granting Billingsley’s request to move the position from temporary to permanent part-time, as that consideration wasn’t on Tuesday’s agenda.

After a brief discussion, it was decided to put the permanent part-time status of the job before the board at an upcoming board meeting. Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrott said Billingsley wouldn’t necessarily have to be present for that item.

“Permanent means we’re not going to address it every year,” board chair Dennis Stevenson said. “It means we’d only address it if there were some kind of problem.”

Billingsley said Ross has been a great addition to the department, with office duties being only a small part of how an assistant can help veterans. Ross took over after the parttime clerk position, created about a year ago to give Chartier more outreach and office coverage, after it had been vacant for about three months due to a resignation.

After the presentation, discussion continued on the foot golf idea and there were passionate people on both sides.

Board members Jackson and Klier were opponents to changing grounds at Westwood along with board chair Vandall.

“I don’t see this is a revenue increase. I see this as a revenue neutral because I believe we will have at least 10 members not renew their membership this year which means we lost $10,000 which is all foot golf will bring in based on your projections, plus the $4,000 cost for equipment, this never gets back to even,” Vandall said. “I understand we want to get new golfers, but I don’t think we do that at the expense of angering current members.”

Board members Price and Humphrey were proponents to further the discussion.

“You have to look at it at what are we doing to better Newton? This isn’t what are we doing to better Westwood, this is Newton and the community,” Humphrey said.

“Our board is suppose to look at this town as a whole. What can we do to better this town

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Charlotte Ross speaks during a recent meeting. Ross’s position as a county veterans affairs assistant was renewed through April 2017 at Tuesday’s Jasper County Board of Supervisors meeting.

“Veterans in nursing homes are entitled to a federal benefit that is not well known,” Billingsley said. “Charlotte has been visiting these homes, and that has been of huge benefit.

We’ve reached many unserved veterans this way.”

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as a whole and bring people to town? We have to take what we have and make it better.”

Five Westwood golf members were in attendance including former council member Fred Diamond, Jim Patterson and Delores Antle.

Members expressed their concern and disapproval of the foot golf idea.

“It’s amazing that you’ve kept the numbers of golfers that you have. Instead of raising the rates maybe you should try to go the other direction,” Diamond said. “There are a lot of different routes other than to do this. You’ve got a great course, don’t mess with it.”

Jackson said he has heard from 20 members who threatened to end their memberships if they had to share the course with foot golfers.

Parks and Grounds Director Keith Laube, Westwood Golf Pro Brad Sponseller, Parks and Grounds Golf Superintendent Nick Cummins and city council member Evelyn George were also in attendance.

“If we don’t get younger people into that golf course to start golf, all of our current

members will not be here and we won’t have any members and we will have nothing,” Price said.

A motion to cease any further discussion or foot golf action to be taken at Westwood Golf Course at this time was taken.

In a vote 3-2, Vandall, Jackson and Klier voted to approve the motion to cease discussion of the idea and Humphrey and Price voted against it.

In other news: • Brick entrance gate pillars at Maytag Park are currently getting redone. Unsworth said he thought they look good and staff will explore lighting options.

• Irrigation was completed at Westwood Golf Course.

This creates more efficient for water usage.

• Recreational supervisor Brian Kleckner retired from city after 27 years with the parks department. Unsworth applauded his work. The position will be filled later this year.

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

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Trending Mike Mendenhall

ast weekend we were doing a little gardening at my girlfriend’s parent’s Des Moines north side home. While weeding a bed of tulips, we could see from a distance an older man sitting on an electric scooter, wearing a garrison cap and holding a white cardboard sign. He was on the shoulder of a busy intersection. People were stopping occasionally to speak with and handing him scraps of paper.

We drove from Betsy’s parent’s neighborhood to hit the grocery store, but we still couldn’t help but wonder what was on the man’s sign, so we ducked down a side street and circled around. We parked in a nearby alley and walked over to him. His

name was Clyde. From the pins on his cap, it was safe to say he fought in Europe during World War II. He said he was a 90-year-old World War II vet looking for work. He didn’t say if he needed extra income or just wanted a job to pass the time, but he couldn’t find a job due to his older age and did not know where to go.

I witnessed a very different sight in Colfax last week. A local World War II veteran in his 90s, who is known for always being on the go, made the decision to get a walker after a recent knee injury. The U.S. Army vet was part of the D-Day beach-landing in Europe and fought all the way through the Battle of the Bulge. He’s very independent and is no slouch.

A local pharmacy employee worked with the veteran on the sidewalk outside the drug store, showing the senior citizen how to walk with the new equipment. But just because he’s using a walker and a knee brace, doesn’t mean the man is slowing down. He’s lightening quick with his new wheels.

There are too many inconsistencies in how our aging veterans and senior citizen population lives. Depending on circumstance, familial support system, community and socioeconomic class, a senior can have a very different quality of life than another aging citizen just down the street. Anyone who served our country, worked their whole life or is simply a human being shouldn’t question if they can get a prescription, wonder where their next meal is coming from or if they can pay the rent next week.

County-level elderly nutrition programs, Social Security and Medi-

care help but there are still gaps.

Many of these seniors were around when FDR cut his New Deal with Americans and all remember when LBJ passed Medicare. These members of our society were promised they would not have to worry about everyday necessities when they finally put down their hardhats, typewriters, brooms and briefcases.

My own mother is approaching a well-deserved retirement and will be leaving her 35-plus year post at the Des Moines Public Schools. I’m fortunate she has a good pension on its way, but the uncertainty of possible medical bills as she ages still keeps me up at night. I can’t image how seniors without a close family must feel as they enter retirement and advance in years.

We need to begin to keep our promise to our elders and provide the security they were promised. It’s who we are.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Mouse mobile heads to Missouri I was vacuuming out my car for a weekend trip to Missouri with Ginnie, when I saw shredded foil on the floor of the car. I thought it looked suspicious, but was in denial.

The next morning, as we loaded the car for our little excursion, there was more shredded foil from a package of almonds I had left in the car overnight.

The evidence was overwhelming: I had a mouse in the car.

This had happened once before, years ago, with another car. A mouse had built a nest up under the dash, causing lots of problems. You see, I’m a salesman and carry lots of food in the car. I can survive in my car for three days. There is also a trash bag full of chicken bones and food wrappers, not to mention the crack between the driver’s seat and the console that is a magnet for dropped food.

I told Ginnie about the mouse. She freaked. “You mean,” she gasped, holding her hands up to her face, “a mouse will be riding in the car with us, to Missouri?”

“Yup.” Once in Missouri, I cleaned any food out of the car real well, before locking it up over night. I thought about dropping by a Walmart for a mousetrap, but then remembered that a friend of ours had given us two of these newfangled mousetraps as a joke gift for our wedding. Since we live on a farm, she told us, we were going to need mousetraps. I tucked the traps away in a junk drawer and forgot about them.

Once home, I found the mousetraps. They’re wicked things, and I snapped my fingers in them a couple of times while figuring out how they worked.

I got them loaded with peanut butter, and set the traps on the floor of the car. I’d get that mouse, by golly.

The next morning, as Ginnie was preparing to leave for her morning commute in her car, I checked the traps in mine. Yep, not one, but two dead mice.

I held the traps-with-mice up to show Ginnie, like a cat proudly bringing home its prey. Ginnie freaked again, wringing her hands and doing a little yuck dance.

But, was this a momma and papa mouse? Was there a nest of baby mice up in a seat somewhere?

This is spring, you know. I didn’t want to think about the possibilities and reset the traps.

The next morning, there was only one mouse in a trap. Progress? Ginnie just about threw up in her lunch sack.

I reset the traps with fresh peanut butter.

On the third and fourth mornings, the traps were mouse free. Whew. I have demoused the car!

But wait. On the fifth morning, another mouse in the trap. Aaarrgh!

Since Ginnie is commuting an hour one way to work each day, her car is starting to look like mine did before I cleaned it out. There are crackers, half-eaten bananas and dried up peanut butter sandwiches in baggies. She wants to be able to survive in her car in a snowstorm if she has to.

I told her to keep an eye out for any signs of mice.

She cleaned her car out real fast.

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Get to know Breckenridge I am supporting Wes Breckenridge for State Representative. Although I didn’t know Wes well, I did know he had been with the Newton Police Department for years.

When I read he was seeking this office, I knew he had been a school resource officer, a Drug Task Force officer, a DARE instructor and had risen to the rank of lieutenant. I know he is currently working with Newton Says No to Human Trafficking, a

Kelley’s support of veterans is lacking In response to two recent letters to the editor that claimed to prove Rep. Dan Kelley supports Iowa Veterans and their families.

In my humble opinion, neither letter offered any verifiable evidence of how Mr. Kelley supported them.

Mr. Kelley, not everyone supports veterans programs and I am fine with that. I do however, have a problem with those who intentionally mislead their constituency with vague references of support. I simply cannot forget your recent vote against the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund. That vote was verifiable evidence of how you really feel.

As a veteran, I have been deeply involved in local veterans

local social action committee.

In the fall of 2012, I attended the Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week course for community people. Lt. Breckenridge was the primary instructor. His presentations were interesting, informative, professionally presented, with a bit of humor. I was so glad I had attended the Police Academy. During this time, I got to know Wes as a professional, as someone with real interest in the community.

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Wes better. I’ve met some of his family. He is proud of his family. He has been active in his children’s activities. He espe-

cially enjoyed a YMCA triathlon he and his family did together.

Wes wishes to talk with anyone about issues of interest. He is a good listener.

It is clear to me that by the love he has for his family, his energy and contributions he has given to community activities, and his dedication to the Newton Police Department, Wes will be a great State Representative.

As I began, I am supporting Wes Breckenridge for State Representative for District 29. I encourage you to get to know Wes to support him also.

programs and issues since 2005.

In those years, I cannot recall one instance of Rep. Dan Kelley’s involvement or assistance. He was never involved in The Jasper County Honor, Freedom Flights or the Jasper County Veterans Memorial. There were however many other local and state elected officials who did get involved and supported these programs.

The list includes people such as, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Congressman Dave Loebsack, Mayors Chaz Allen, Mike Hansen, all three Jasper County Supervisors and of course Jasper County Treasurer Mr. Doug Bishop. Mr. Bishop was the chairman and driving force behind all of these important veteran projects An incident following the 2015 Newton Fourth of July parade tells a story. Shortly following the parade Mr. Kelley

publicly criticized Doug Bishop for marching with his fellow veterans instead of walking with local Democrat contingent.

His comments went something like this. “This just proves that Doug Bishop feels he is too good to walk with his fellow Democrats.” I marched beside Doug in that parade, and he was proudly carrying a large American flag. Anyone who knows Doug understands he is a proud American and a life long Democrat. My suspicion is that Rep. Kelley is just a bit jealous of Doug’s accomplishments supporting veterans’ issues.

With all of this in mind I am asking all local veterans and their families join me in supporting Mr. Wes Breckenridge in the upcoming June Primary.

Karen Dont Newton

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Obituaries C. Kathryn Johnson April 19, 2016 Kay Johnson, formerly of Newton, passed from this life Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at D e e r field Retirement Community in Urbandale.

Cora Kathryn (Sullivan) Johnson, 96, was born Nov. 11, 1919, in rural Bloomfield, the daughter of Johnny Orval and Metta Gladys (McEldowney) Sullivan.

Upon graduation from high school, she attended the Ottumwa Beauty School.

On June 8, 1940, Kay was united in marriage with Robert S. (Bob) Johnson in Hannibal, Mo. To this union three daughters and two sons were born. Together, Bob and Kay owned the Johnson Funeral Homes in Newton and Kellogg, from 1947 until 1975.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and Grandma Great. In addition, she was a caring person to further extended family and many friends. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was a longtime member of the First Lutheran Church, and was formerly active in Soroptimist, Eastern Star, Kiwanis Queens and many church groups.

Survivors include

three daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Richard Scherubel of Chapel Hill, N.C., Sue and Charles Mahan of Naples, Fla., and Barb and Dennis Bewyer of West Des Moines; daughter-inlaw Janet Johnson of West Des Moines; son Christopher (CJ) Johnson of Des Moines; her nine granddaughters; four grandsons; eight great-granddaughters; 12 great-grandsons; her two sisters; one brother; a sister-in-law; two brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and a special family friend Linda McCullough.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bob Johnson Jan. 14, 2002; a son R. Steven Johnson Feb.

18, 2009; six sisters; two brothers; two sisters-inlaw; and seven brothersin-law.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at the First Lutheran Church in Newton. Visitation will be at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 22. Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Kay’s name to: Newton First Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or Unity Point Hospice, 11333 Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322.

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

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• Pink Ribbon Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at hospital board room at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton.

• Be Love: A Powerful Witness of God’s Love & Mercy will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Newton. Freewill donation for attendance. For additional information, contact Kathy Hammerly at 641-792-2050.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Meal & Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 West in Newton.

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

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

• Newton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. Cost will be $5 and $3 for children 12 and under.

Lottery Elizabeth M. Renaud April 20, 2016 Elizabeth “Liz” Marie De Jong was born Oct. 24, 1925, to Floris J. and Agnes (Huyser) De Jong in Sully.

She passed a w a y April 20, 2016, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Liz attended Chester School in rural Jasper County, graduated from Sully High School and attended William Penn for teacher’s training.

She married Ivan Brandt

Renaud June 6, 1946, in Sully, where they made their home. To this union they were blessed with four children, Lanson, Kevin, Karna and Lorna. They were members of Those Gathered to the Name of the Lord, south of Sully. They later moved to Pella, where Liz was a cook for the Pella Early Learning Center.

She was also a member of the U & I Club, Iowa Ceramics Association and was a 4-H leader for 10 years. She was honored by the Community Center for her years of service. Liz had many talents which were teaching ceramics and crocheting; she made each child, grandchild and great-grandchild an

afghan, for a total of 39.

She also enjoyed knitting and made a blanket for 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they were born.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Lanson and Leslie (Hamilton) Renaud of Marshalltown, Kevin and Marla (Pol) Renaud of Pella, Karna and Doyle Ver Ploeg of Lynnville and Lorna and Jerry Elscott of Sully; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Liz is also survived by two sisters, Cornelia (Donald) Den Adel of Pella and Lucille (George) Sjaardema of Reasnor; and brother-in-law Wilfred (Mildred) Renaud of Gresham, Ore.

Liz was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Renaud in 1999; parents, Floris and Agnes De Jong; parentsin-law, Walter and Sarah Renaud; sister and brothers-in-law, Deverne (Norma) Renaud and Myron (Sophia) Renaud; and grandson-inlaw, Rich Brackett.

Liz will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at First Reformed Church in Sully. Memorials may be made to Pella Early Learning Center or Hospice of Pella. Garden Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Submitted photo TPI Composites, Inc., recently held ceremonies to acknowledge honors bestowed upon a few of its Newton employees. At a March 16 monthly associate recognition ceremony, four associates were recognized for contributions above and beyond normal job responsibilities. From the left are quality engineer Mike Paulson, payroll supervisor Rhonda Hendricks, operations associate Le Ann Current and project engineering manager Tony Pressgrove.

Submitted photo TPI Iowa announced it will be represented by Lindsay Lamb at the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) national conference next month.

Lamb, a purchasing and materials supervisor at TPI, is shown here between general manager Terry Van Huysen, left, and materials manager Leo Allen while being recognized on April 5.

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Newton Police Department • Lindsay M. McCoy, 29, is charged with simulated public intoxication after authorities were called at 9:20 a.m. Sunday to 1425 N. 11th Ave. E. Officers were called about an out of control intoxicated female and found McCoy who was extremely jittery and twitching constantly. She also had sores on her arms. McCoy admitted to using methamphetamine approximately three days prior. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Benjamine J. Grulke, 30, of Newton, is charged with possession of contraband in a correctional institute, possession of controlled substance and trespass after authorities were called at 9:17 p.m. Thursday to 726 First Ave. E. Officers were called to McDonald’s and found Grulke who was not allowed on the property. While searching him at the jail, officers found pills in his pocket. He was advised prior to going to jail he would be charged if he brought any illegal substances with him. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Baby’s godmother is cut off for life after simple hello

DEAR ABBY: When my friend became pregnant, her boyfriend didn’t stick around to be in the baby’s life. The three of us had gone to school together, and they started dating years later.

When she asked me to be the child’s godmother, I said yes. The baby is 5 months old now.

While I was out at a bar recently, I ran into the boyfriend. My friend is now mad at me because I said hello to him. She thinks I should have ignored him, given him a dirty look or had words with him in public, but that’s not me.

She’s now saying she never wants to talk to me or see me again. She told me to have a good life! I know she’s bitter, but I feel that was a little extreme.

What should I do? — CONFUSED GODMOTHER DEAR CONFUSED: Frankly, I think you should take this vindictive individual at her word until she apologizes. If you do as I suggest, there will be far less turmoil and drama in your life.

DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I each own our homes and have about the same mortgage payment. She ends up staying with me most of the time because I live closer to where we both work.

I recently found out that she has been Airbnbing her condo a lot of the weekends when she stays with me. I feel taken advantage of even though it doesn’t really affect me whether her place is empty or she’s getting rent.

What is the etiquette on such an arrangement? Should I be getting a cut?

I feel if I told her I wanted to stay at her place and rent out mine, she would want some of the money. — WEEKEND ROOMIES DEAR WEEKEND ROOMIES: There is no rule of etiquette governing whether you’re entitled to some of the income she receives from renting out her place while she’s visiting you.

Discuss this with your entrepreneurial girlfriend and see how she feels about sharing the wealth. Her reaction will give insight into her character.

DEAR ABBY: I am an elementary school teacher, and I have noticed that many of my colleagues come to work when they’re sick. Taking time away from work to recover from an illness seems to be viewed as weakness. We have sick days, but they are proud of the fact that they don’t use them.

These coworkers wear their illnesses like badges of honor — as if coming to work sick somehow shows their dedication. I feel it is inconsiderate to the children and to other staff members who are forced to spend hours with them in enclosed spaces exposed to their germs.

I’m not sure how to express my feelings without causing a rift because one of the worst offenders is the principal.

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Central College kicks off $15 million gym project PELLA — Central College is kicking off a $15 million project to expand and improve a campus athletic facility. School officials say a groundbreaking ceremony will be held Friday to begin construction on the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. The college has already raised $11 million through private donations to begin expanding the gym. Fundraising is ongoing to raise additional money for renovations.

The 47-year-old gym will get a hall to honor student athletes, new locker rooms, a new wrestling room and a larger hitting cage area.

repairs to Iowa Capitol dome

DES MOINES — Lawmakers say they plan to spend about $10 million on repairs to the state Capitol dome. Sen. Matt McCoy, a Des Moines Democrat and chairman of an infrastructure appropriations committee, said Tuesday that work could begin in late summer or early fall to address moisture that’s entering the dome and causing erosion. McCoy says there’s bipartisan support from House Republicans.

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URBANDALE — Officials say about 60 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled during an Urbandale crash is expected to reach a central Iowa creek and may even flow into the Raccoon River.

Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say Wednesday that an accident involving a car and a semi-truck caused a leak in the truck’s fuel tank. Although the Urbandale Fire Department contained most of the spill, an unknown amount of fuel flowed into a storm sewer.

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Woman gets probation for abuse of dependent adult MASON CITY — A Manly woman has been given two years of probation for taking advantage of a disabled person at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake.

The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that 46-year-old Kelly Rieffer was ordered to pay a $750 penalty and was given a deferred judgment. Under a deferred judgment, Rieffer’s conviction will be erased if she successfully completes probation.

She’d pleaded guilty to one count of abuse of a dependent adult.

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Machinery accident kills man at beef plant TAMA — A 22-year-old man has been found dead in machinery at an Iowa beef processing plant.

Emergency crews responded to the Iowa Premium plant in Tama early Wednesday morning on reports of a man caught in machinery. The man was dead when rescuers arrived. Police have not released his identity. Iowa Premium officials did not initially comment as the investigation is ongoing.

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Iowa House votes to end Planned Parenthood funding The Associated Press DES MOINES — Iowa would not allow state funding of Planned Parenthood under a bill passed Wednesday in the Republican-controlled House, but the measure is expected to hit roadblocks in the Democratic-majority Senate.

Republicans in the House have proposed similar measures in previous sessions with little success in the split Legislature.

The 56-42 vote for the roughly $1.8 billion health and human services budget bill was the culmination of debate that began late Tuesday night and included attempts by House Democrats to remove a pro-

posal that would cut Medicaid funding for family planning facilities that provide abortions.

Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) voted against the bill, while Rep. Greg Heartsill (D-Republican) voted in favor of it.

Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D-Ames) said the proposal to remove state dollars would make $3 million in federal funding unavailable. That provides the bulk of family planning services under Medicaid, a federal program administrated by the states that provides health care to about 560,000 poor and disabled Iowa residents. She questioned how the state would make up the services.

“This bill leaves $3 million

of federal dollars on the table,” she said ahead of the vote.

It comes as other state legislatures propose similar defunding action following the release of secret videos by anti-abortion activists showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing fetal tissue for medical research. Planned Parenthood has denied wrongdoing and several state investigations around the country have not produced evidence that it acted illegally.

Some GOP lawmakers argued that other health clinics can provide family planning services and the state should not provide dollars to organizations that provide abortions.

Federal law bans the use of

Medicaid for abortions except in exception cases.

Ben Hammes, a spokesman for Branstad, said the governor supports the GOP plan.

The health and human services bill also has language to add state oversight of Medicaid, which switched to private management on April 1.

House Democrats attempted to strengthen that proposed oversight and challenged other designated funding for Medicaid.

Rep. David Heaton (R-Mount Pleasant) and the chairman of the subcommittee that advanced the bill, said the budget recognizes changes to Medicaid under privatization and he emphasized potential

savings under the new system.

“Our disagreements here do nothing but make our constituents nervous,” he said. “We should be seeking solutions rather than criticism.”

Lawmakers are in the midst of passing a series of bills that will ultimately make up the nearly $7.35 billion budget that goes into effect in July, but there’s growing conflict about some decisions. The health and human services bill is expected to be resolved through a special legislative committee, which happens when the chambers cannot reach agreement on legislation. Lawmakers have indicated other budget bills could be decided through these special legislative committees.

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The Associated Press DES MOINES — State senators said Wednesday that they have heard complaints about Iowa’s Medicaid program under private management and that state officials providing information on the new system should stop telling the public the transition has been smooth.

Members of the Senate Human Resources Committee said they have received emails and heard in person from Medicaid service providers and program recipients about problems, including questions over rejected claims and confusion about coverage. Members of the committee in the Democratic-majority Senate challenged a report at the start of the meeting from a state official that there are no systemic issues.

“You’re not hearing

Iowa Senate Photo From left, Sen. Amanda Ragan (D-Mason City) and Sen. Chaz Allen (D-Newton) discuss Medicaid oversight on the Senate floor Wednesday. As the Iowa Legislature’s session nears an end, lawmakers continue to push for stronger consumer protections to the state’s newly privatized Medicaid safety net.

what we’re hearing,” said Sen. Bill Dotzler, D-Waterloo. “It’s not all roses.”

Lawmakers said the problems clearly conflict with reports from Republican Gov. Terry Branstad’s office and others that there have been no serious problems since three insurance companies took over Medicaid

on April 1.

“I would hope that we could just end the rosy press releases,” Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City.

“It’s really insulting to people.”

Ben Hammes, a Branstad spokesman, defended reports from the governor’s office over the program.

“These stories are just a small sample of the positive interactions that some Medicaid patients are experiencing,” Hammes said in an email.

State officials and representatives for the insurance companies countered some alleged issues, but they also said they’ll investigate ongoing complaints. They also said they wanted to work with service providers over any billing issues.

“Our interest is to ensure that providers understand every detail and we will work with them, whether that is in person, whether it is via a webinar. Whatever meets their schedule to ensure that they understand how to interact with us,” said Kim Foltz, a representative for UnitedHealthcare, one of the three insurance companies.

PELLA — More than a dozen Newton High School students traveled to the Little Hawkeye Conference Math Contest last week at Central College. The team placed third overall.

For the Whole Class awards, the NHS freshmen placed third in the conference, while the juniors placed second. It was NHS’s best team finish at the event in recent memory.

Individually, two juniors claimed the top two high honors in their class. Joe Malsom took home first place while Reid Miller was second.

Zach Combs placed third among sophomores.

The team included four freshmen: Serenity McGhghy, Daniel Lopez-Sanders, Dune Carter and Rachel Rhoads. Combs was joined by fellow sophomores Alexandra Doepp, Benny Cheng and Anna Forsyth. Miller and Malsom teamed with juniors Emily Mehmen and Emily Miller. Seniors Austin Bunker, Duncan Lee, Alyssa Bartels and Grace Coen also competed.

Volunteers planning smoke detector blitz SIOUX CITY (AP) — Volunteers will fan out across some Sioux City neighborhoods later this month to install hundreds of smoke detectors. The American Red Cross event on April 30 is the first of such scale in the city, involving more than 100 volunteers.

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9 a.m. to noon Saturday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Volunteers will participate in oak savanna reconstruction 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. The goal is to have 250 volunteers involved this year.

1 p.m. Sunday Newton Arboretum

Project AWAKE will sponsor free informative and entertaining seminars on Hummingbirds and Bringing Birds to Your Backyard. Doug Harr with the Iowa Audubon Society will give the presentations.

Located at 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. Menu includes buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverage. Cost will be $5 and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Newton Lions Club projects.

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2 p.m. Sunday Newton Izaak Walton League

Scotty & the Wingtips, Diva and the Deacons and Hard Left Turn are three bands performing a live music set in front of three judges and the attending public for the Iowa Blues Challenge Band Prelim, hosted by South Skunk Blues Society.

Brendan O’Brien Memorial Blood Drive will take place in the parking lot where the LifeServe mobile unit will be. Dairy Queen will give a free Blizzzard and organ donor information to anyone who donates blood in memory of Brendan O’Brien.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior Kyle Van Dyke signed a letter of intent to play basketball next year at Northwestern College in Orange City. On hand for Wednesday’s signing were his parents, seated, Jill and Gerry Van Dyke, and Lynnville-Sully assistant basketball coach Joel Harthoorn, standing.

Lynnville-Sully’s Van Dyke signs to play Northwestern basketball

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SULLY — Kyle Van Dyke has been a force around the basket for four years for Lynnville-Sully’s basketball team. The 6-foot-5-inch post player helped guide the Hawks to one of the best seasons, 23-2, in the school’s history this season.

Van Dyke will continue his basketball career at the collegiate level next year after signing a letter of intent with Northwestern College in Orange City. Van Dyke made the commitment official Wednesday afternoon.

“I really like the program at Northwestern and the coaches are super nice,” Van Dyke said. “I like the faith values of the school, which is very important to me. The first time I visited the campus, I knew it was a good fit for me.”

Van Dyke said Northwestern’s head coach Kris Korver contacted Lynnville-Sully’s head coach Nick Harthoorn, who is a Northwestern alumnus, about Van Dyke. Korver completed his 15th year as head coach of the Red Raiders.

Van Dyke led the Hawks in scoring the past two years, finishing with 879 points in his four years at Lynnville-Sully. He scored 300 points as a junior and 328 in his senior season.

Van Dyke was named to the 2016 Class 1A All-Substate 5 team by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association.

Van Dyke led the Lynnville-Sully Hawks to the Substate 5 championship game, losing 49-41 to Gladbrook-Reinbeck. Lynnville-Sully ended the season ranked No. 10 in Class 1A. The two-time South Iowa Cedar League first-team selection has been the team’s leading rebound-

Fennelly has tough road ahead T

he only story I have to tell that involves me and Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly was a few years back at the team’s preseason media day.

I worked in Marshalltown at the time and was interviewing him oneon-one about former South Tama prep Madison Baier, who graduates this spring.

It was a nice chat. He was very helpful, and we had a great conversation.

We even gave each other a hard time about the MLB teams we root for.

Most know he loves the Cardinals. I love the Reds. So that went as good as it could go, too.

What I will remember most about that experience though was what Fennelly did days later. I received a thank you card in the mail for attending

er and shot blocker for three years straight. Van Dyke had 62 blocked shots this season, which was ninthbest in Class 1A. Van Dyke claimed 212 rebounds, pulling down an average of 8.5 rebounds a game as a senior. He finished with 698 rebounds in his four years. He blocked 50 or more shots for three straight years, finishing with 188 blocked shots for his career.

“My rebounding and shot blocking abilities are important skills, which I believe will help me do whatever they need me to do at Northwestern,” Van Dyke said.

In his senior season, Van Dyke shot 56 percent, 134-of-238, from the field and 67 percent, 60-of-89 from the field. Van Dyke ended his career with 83 steals and 57 assists.

“I’m excited about having this opportunity to play college basketball,” Van Dyke said.

Van Dyke said pre-physical therapy is his choice of a major at Northwestern. He is the son of Gerry and Jill Van Dyke of Lynnville.

Van Dyke said he believes his shot blocking ability will be an asset for him at the college level.

Though he played at the post position all four years for Lynnville-Sully, he said at Northwestern he would be more of a forward.

“I play outside and inside for them. I’m ready to do whatever they need me to do,” Van Dyke said.

Northwestern is a NAIA program and a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The Red Raiders were 14-14 overall in 2015-16 and 7-13 in GPAC play.

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This & That Troy Hyde media day. He even mentioned something about our Reds-Cards discussion in the message.

It was a thoughtful gesture. He certainly didn’t have to do that. And I have never gotten a thank you note from any other college coach whose media day I attended.

Fennelly made the news this week in a bad way. He is being sued by former player Nikki Moody for what she is calling racial discrimination during her time at Iowa State.

It’s a big case for Fennelly and the school.

I have no idea what happened. I also have no doubt that Fennelly has likely said something along the way that has offended his players.

That alone doesn’t make him a racist.

The support for Fennelly from former players has been overwhelming.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully senior Sage Ehresman signed a letter of intent to play football next year at William Penn University in Oskaloosa. On hand for Wednesday’s signing were, seated, William Penn receivers coach Aaron Hinnah, left, and Lynnville-Sully head football coach Mike Parkinson and, standing, his parents, Shane and Tashia Ehresman, and sister Kasiah, middle.

Hawks’ Ehresman to play football for William Penn University

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SULLY — Sage Ehresman became “the guy” in the backfield for Lynnville-Sully’s football team as a junior. Ehresman put up back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons for the Hawks, leading Lynnville-Sully back to the Iowa Class A playoffs his senior season.

Ehresman signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play college football at William Penn University in Oskaloosa.

“Their program had a lot of interest in me. What William Penn brought to the table was everything I wanted academically and their football program really fits my abilities as well,” Ehresman said of his decision. “Their strength program is really good and I’m going into exercise science.”

The 5-foot-9-inch running back became Lynnville-Sully’s second alltime rusher, finishing with 2,998 yards on 462 carries.

As a senior he rushed for 1,392 yards on 282 carries helping the Hawks to an 8-4 season and advancing to the quarterfinal round of the Class A playoffs in November.

Ehresman earned Class A All-District honors as a running back the past two years. He caught 12 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.

He scored 26 touchdowns rushing the ball his senior season.

“I’m excited about the opportunity William Penn is giving me to continue to play football at the college level,” Ehresman said. “I’ll be playing at slot back, which is a running back posiMost of the prominent ones are in his corner.

Bryanna Fernstrom, who left the Iowa State program midway through last season, tweeted out a message after Moody’s case became public impling she agrees with her former teammate.

One other player, Cheyenne Shepherd, has come forward in support of Moody. Other than that, Fennelly has gotten most of the support.

I don’t know how it’s going to end, and I won’t pretend to know details of what happened, but what I do know is even if Fennelly “wins” the case, the stigma may live with him forever.

On a lighter note, Thursday is final day to qualify for the Drake Relays.

As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, the area had only two athletes above the cutoff for the Drake Relays, according to information posted to quikstatsiowa. com.

On the girls’ side, Prairie City-Monroe junior Jayci Vos is currently sixth among recorded times in the 400-meter hurdles. The top eight times qualify for Drake. Her time is 1 minute, 5.64 seconds, and the final cut-off time on-

tion in their triple option offense.”

Ehresman stepped into a fulltime starting running back spot for the Hawks as a junior and respond with a 1,047-yard rushing effort.

He was the Hawks’ quarterback as a sophomore, completing 25-of51 passes for 309 yards with four touchdowns.

In his four years on the Hawk football team, Ehresman has scored 43 rushing touchdowns and 320 points.

He had a 79-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as a senior.

Ehresman earned Class A second-team all-state honors as a tailback his senior season. He also was selected to the 2016 Iowa Shrine Bowl South Team.

“William Penn has a great football program, and I believe I can help fill in at spots with my play-making abilities. My work ethic is going to pay off for me at the college level, but my skills which come from that — my quickness and speed — and my football smarts will help me help the team,” Ehresman said.

“You have to work smart not just hard. My mom helped me a great deal on working smart as an athlete. She’s got the fitness background,” he said.

Ehresman is the son of Shane and Tasha Ehresman of Sully.

William Penn went 7-4 in 2015 under head coach Todd Hafner. It is an NAIA program and a member of the Heart of American Athletic Conference.

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line is 1:06.09.

Newton’s Grace Coen is close to the current Drake Relays cut-off in the 1,500. She’s sitting 27th in an event that qualifies 21.

There will be 80 teams in the 4x100 relay again this year. The area’s best foursome is from Newton, but that group is currently 89th and .22 seconds off the cut-off time. PCM and CMB also are within a second of the 52.72 current cutoff mark.

The only area male athlete currently above the cut-off mark is CMB’s Brady Stover. He’s 29th in the 100 with a time of 11.11 seconds. The top 32 qualify and the current cut-off mark is 11.12.

Lynnville-Sully’s boys 4x100 relay is .59 seconds back of the final qualifying time.

Information on the Newton boys team is unknown as times, marks and distances have not yet been posted online.

With one day to go, these numbers can change. An article on the Drake Relays area qualifiers will appear in Monday’s Newton Daily News.

Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Track Newton Cardinal Invitational, co-ed, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo girls, PCM boys at CMB Co-ed Invitational, 4:30 p.m., Baxter PCM girls at South Tama, 5 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at Martensdale-St. Marys, 5 p.m.

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

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

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

Golf Newton boys at Winterset, 4 p.m.

Newton girls at Nevada, noon Colfax-Mingo girls at CMB, 4:30 p.m.

PCM girls at Oskaloosa, TBA Soccer Newton girls at Marshalltown, JV 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Chariton boys at PCM, 7 p.m.

Webster City at CMB girls, 5:30 p.m.

CMB boys at Pella Christian, 7 p.m.

Friday Soccer Dallas Center-Grimes at Newton girls, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

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

Track CMB boys, girls at South Hardin, 4:30 p;m.

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

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

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

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

Trap Shoot Newton at Big Springs Rugby Newton vs. Van Meter, 6:30 p.m., vs. Indianola, 7:50 at Southeast Warren Saturday Trap Shoot Newton meet, Jasper County Gun Club, 9 a.m.

Monday Golf Iowa City High at Newton girls, 1 p.m.

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

CMB boys, girls at Iowa Falls, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at PCM Invitational, 1 p.m.

Tennis Des Moines North at Newton boys, 4:15 p.m.

Newton girls at Des Moines North, 4 p.m.

Track CMB boys at Gilbert Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

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

Soccer Newton 9th boys Invitational, 4 p.m.

Chariton girls at CMB, 5:30 p.m., PCM girls at Knoxville, 7 p.m.

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Hawks place third in Bear Trax Classic Class A

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BROOKLYN — Lynnville-Sully’s boys did not win an event at Tuesday’s 2016 BGM Bear Trax Classic track meet. The Hawks did finish third as a team in the Class A division with 88 points.

Bondurant-Farrar was the Bear Trax Classic Class A division winning team with 140 points. Prairie City-Monroe’s boys were fifth with 73 points.

Ryan Hofer finished second in the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.17 seconds. In the 400 hurdles, Tyson Vander Linden

Engle took fifth in the discus at 127-9, and Rylan James was sixth in the shot put at 41-7 1/4.

Carson Dunsbergen cleared the bar at 5-6 for third in the high jump.

Lynnville-Sully’s shuttle hurdle team of Caden Dunsbergen, Engle, Hofer and Gage Vander Leest placed second in 1:03.73.

The Hawk 4x400 relay teamof Carson Dunsbergen, Kuhlmann, Max Knapp and McCoy ran second in 3:43.94.

Taking fourth place was the Hawks’ 4x100 relay foursome of Nate Stock, Engle, Caden Dunsbergen and Ehresman in 45.87 seconds. Stock, Vander

Leest, Vander Linden and James combined for a fourthpace time of 1:39.75 in the 4x200 relay race.

The distance medley relay team of Vander Leest, Colten Arment, James and Cody Gibbs finished fifth in 4:14.21.

Lynnville-Sully’s 4x800 relay team of Gibbs, Ty Breeden, Kyle Kramer and Elijah Collins was sixth in 9:54.82.

Lynnville-Sully’s boys compete next at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eddyvlle-Blakesburg-Fremont.

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Lietz’s two golds leads C-M boys at Van Meter

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News VAN METER — Colfax-Mingo senior Jacob Lietz won two sprint events, the Tigerhawks went 1-3 in 400-meter dash and Colfax-Mingo’s boys track and field team finished seventh at Van Meter on Monday.

Lietz won the 200 with a season-best time of 23.87 seconds, and then sprinted his way to a win in the 400 with a time of 51.79.

Lietz edged Woodward Academy’s Miles Banks by .01

seconds in the 200, but Woodward Academy won the team race with 103.5 points.

Host Van Meter came in second with 94 points, while Des Moines Christian scored 88 in third. Colo-NESCO was the best Class 1A school. The Royals finished fourth with 71.5, while Nodaway Valley was a half-point back in fifth.

The 13-team field included five 2A schools and eight 1A schools.

Senior Michael Deal had the Tigerhawks’ third best finish. He was the runner-up in the discus

with a throw of 123 feet, 1 inch.

Colfax-Mingo had two third-place finishes and two fourth-place tallies.

Senior Gabe Simpson was third in the 400 with a time of 52.45, while senior Colin Lourens grabbed fourth in the long jump with a leap of 19-5 1/2.

Lietz, Simpson and Lourens all teamed up with fellow senior Blake Summy to take third in the 4x400 relay and fourth in the distance medley.

Summy, Lourens, Simpson and Lietz finished the 4x400 in 3:36.97, while Simpson,

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe broke a scoreless tie early in the second half, but Des Moines Christian answered with three quick goals during a 3-1 road win on Tuesday night.

Senior McKinzie Tjaden got the Mustangs on the board in the second half after a scoreless first half. It was her second goal of the season.

Des Moines Christian (2-3) though responded with three consecutive goals, led by freshman Alex Reeder’s two goals.

Megan Long had two assists and

Baltimore (Gallardo 1-0) at Kansas City (C.Young 0-3), 7:15 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-0), 9:05 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 11 3 .786 — New York 7 7 .500 4 Philadelphia 7 9 .438 5 Miami 4 9 .308 6½ Atlanta 4 10 .286 7 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 11 4 .733 — Cincinnati 8 7 .533 3 St. Louis 8 7 .533 3 Milwaukee 7 8 .467 4 Pittsburgh 7 8 .467 4 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 9 6 .600 — Colorado 8 7 .533 1 Arizona 8 8 .500 1½ San Francisco 7 9 .438 2½ San Diego 6 9 .400 3 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 6, Colorado 5 St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Mets 4, 11 innings L.A. Dodgers 5, Atlanta 3, 10 innings Washington 3, Miami 1 Milwaukee 10, Minnesota 5 San Diego 8, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 2, San Francisco 1 Thursday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 2-0) at Atlanta (Wisler 0-1), 11:10 a.m.

Washington (Scherzer 2-0) at Miami (Koehler 0-2), 12:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Nolasco 0-0) at Milwaukee (Jungmann 0-2), 12:40 p.m.

Arizona (S.Miller 0-1) at San Francisco (Cueto 3-0), 2:45 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 3-0) at Cincinnati (Finnegan 1-0), 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Cole 0-2) at San Diego (Shields 0-2), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Minnesota (Gibson 0-2) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lester 1-1) at Cincinnati (Moscot 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 0-3) at Atlanta (B.Norris 1-2), 6:35 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 0-2) at Milwaukee (Davies 0-1), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 1-1) at Colorado (J.Gray 0-0), 7:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Niese 2-0) at Arizona (Corbin 1-1), 8:40 p.m.

Miami (Cosart 0-0) at San Francisco (Samardzija 1-1), 9:15 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 0-2) at San Diego (Cashner 0-1), 9:40 p.m.

Megan Brightman had a goal and an assist for the Lions, which won their second straight match after starting 0-3.

PCM (3-8) has lost four straight matches. Freshman Caitlyn Walters had the first assist of her high school career, while sophomore McKeely Tjaden had 12 saves in the loss.

The Mustangs took 24 shots and had a 12-11 shots on goal advantage.

PCM plays at 7 p.m. Monday at Knoxville.

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Lourens, Lietz and Summy stopped the clock in their distance medley with a time of 3:59.69.

Colfax-Mingo will split its squad Thursday and attend meets at Collins-Maxwell/Baxter and Martensdale-St. Marys.

Eleven members of the varsity competes at 5 p.m. in Martensdale, while the rest of the lineup competes in the CMB co-ed meet at 4:30 p.m.

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Cavaliers beat Pistons

PCM girls lose to Lions

MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 9 4 .692 — Toronto 8 8 .500 2½ Boston 7 7 .500 2½ Tampa Bay 6 8 .429 3½ New York 5 8 .385 4 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 10 5 .667 — Kansas City 9 5 .643 ½ Detroit 8 5 .615 1 Cleveland 6 6 .500 2½ Minnesota 4 11 .267 6 West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 9 6 .600 — Oakland 8 7 .533 1 Seattle 6 8 .429 2½ Los Angeles 6 9 .400 3 Houston 5 10 .333 4 Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox 2, L.A. Angels 1 Seattle 2, Cleveland 1 Oakland 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Baltimore 4, Toronto 3, 10 innings Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3 Detroit 3, Kansas City 2 Texas 2, Houston 1 Milwaukee 10, Minnesota 5 Thursday’s Games Seattle (Karns 1-1) at Cleveland (Co.Anderson 0-1), 11:10 a.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-1) at Boston (Price 2-0), 12:35 p.m.

Minnesota (Nolasco 0-0) at Milwaukee (Jungmann 0-2), 12:40 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-2), 1:10 p.m.

Oakland (R.Hill 1-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-2), 6:05 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 1-1) at Baltimore (Tillman 1-1), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Pelfrey 0-2) at Kansas City (Volquez 2-0), 6:15 p.m.

Houston (Keuchel 2-1) at Texas (Griffin 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Minnesota (Gibson 0-2) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 3-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 1-1), 6:05 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 2-1) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 1-0), 6:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Tomlin 1-0) at Detroit (Verlander 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Boston (S.Wright 0-2) at Houston (McHugh 1-2), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (M.Perez 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

and Carson Dunsbergen ran third and fourth, respectively, in 59.01 seconds and 1 minute, 1.4 seconds.

Corey McCoy turned in a second-place time of 53.52 seconds, and Max Knapp finished fourth in 56.45. Sage Ehresman placed fifth in the 100-meter dash in 11.41 seconds.

Canyon Kuhlmann posted a third-place time of 5:00.57 in the 1,600 meters and ran fifth in the 3,200 meters in 11:09.34.

In the throwing rings, Ehresman came away with second place in the shot put at 47 feet, 10 1/2 inches and fourth place in the discus at 134-10. Noah

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 27 points, J.R. Smith made seven of Cleveland’s NBA playoff record-tying 20 3-pointers, and the Cavaliers opened a 2-0 lead in their series with a 107-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

The top-seeded Cavs put away the up-and-coming Pistons in the third quarter, outscoring them 27-15 to protect homecourt advantage.

There was nothing easy about their first two wins and the Cavs, favored to

win the Eastern Conference and return to the finals, will have their work cut out when the best-ofseven series resumes on Friday night at Detroit.

Kyrie Irving added 22 points for Cleveland, which went 20 of 38 on 3s and tied the postseason record shared by Golden State (2015), Dallas (2011) and Seattle (1996).

Andre Drummond scored 20 and Reggie Jackson 14 for the Pistons, who have lost 10 straight playoff games against Cleveland. Drummond was just 4 of 16 from the line.

Stars, Sharks win NHL playoff games ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jason Spezza scored the goahead goal with a deflection off his skate, Ales Hemsky and Patrick Eaves each scored on a second-period power play to give Dallas’ lagging special teams a lift, and the Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild to push their series lead to 3-1.

Antti Niemi assumed the net from Kari Lehtonen, who started the first three games, and made 28 saves for the

Stars. They’ll host Game 5 in Dallas on Friday.

Jason Pominville and Charlie Coyle both gave the Wild the lead with second-period goals, but they weren’t able to sustain the momentum from a spirited comeback in Game 3 for the entire night.

Sharks 3, Kings 2 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brent Burns and Joe Pavelski scored power-play goals in the second period and the San Jose

Sharks again moved to the brink of eliminating the Los Angeles Kings from the playoffs.

Patrick Marleau added a power-play goal in the third period and Martin Jones made 26 saves against his former team to put San Jose up 3-1 in the series heading into Game 5 on Friday night in Los Angeles.

Trevor Lewis and Luke Schenn scored and Jonathan Quick made 26 saves for the Kings.

CARDINAL BOWLING LEAGUES Wednesday Morning Coffee Pennys Peeps 6, Newton Daily News 2 Pennys Peeps — 2,202: Charlotte Ross 462, Gerry Graham 376, Pat Ward 331, Brenda Morris 427. Newton Daily News — 2,067: Connie Lakin 376, Ardella Burr 351, Connie DeGreef 354, Lelia Marconi 338.

Taco Johns 6, Medicine Shoppe 2 Taco Johns — 2,265: Jan Albertson 353, Tresa Miller 273, Crystal Peters 381, Cathy Peters 460. Medicine Shoppe — 2,109: Rhonda Thomasson 468, Lucy Ponsetto 398, Steph McCumber 293, Diane Agan 326.

Half Nuts 4, Backus Plumbing 4 Half Nuts — 2,144: Mady McKim 416, Erika Frahm 411, Cindy Pollard 233, Julie Ruple 328. Backus Plumbing — 2,129: betty Whitson 306, Jill McMahon 327, Bonnie Logue 271, Jean Daniels 445.

Steppin Out Dance 8, JTE Trucking 0 Steppin Out Dance — 2,152: Betty Karr 390, Grammy Ballard 374, Rene Herwehe 369, Trudy Delk 405. JTE Trucking — 2,243: Lorna Hofer 282, Erin Good 408, Doris Byal 317, Lisa Robertson 251.

Wednesday Go Hawkeyes First Newton National Bank 4, Dolls With Balls 0 First Newton National Bank — 1,255: Susan Maasdam 502, Carol York 339. Dolls With Balls — 1,153: Shawna Clark 364, Dawna Ringgenberg 360.

We R S&M 4, Warrick Motors 0 We R S&M — 1,292: Lynn Schiebel 393, Barbara Majerus 467. Warrick Motors — 1,166: Barb Gray 385, Janet Hartz 400.

Thursday Night Splitters Cardinal Cab 3, Cardinal Trophies 1 Cardinal Cab — 2,467: Brett Jacobs 486,

Dustin Kingery 535, Nathan Gifford 478, Duke Albertson 554. Cardinal Trophies — 2,435: Mic Jaems 416, Sheila Swarts 358, Bonnie Geerlings 472, Bev Kirchner 241.

Rialto Barber Shop 4, Ross Masonry 0 Rialto Barber Shop — 2,689: Paul Twaddle 498, Brett Auffert 517, Gene Mikkelson 510, Scott Dougan 555. Ross Masonry — 2,452: Terry Cooper 481, Carl McGee 372, Paul Ross 459, Butch Townsend 432.

Gas House Gang 3, TPI 1 Gas House Gang — 2,616: Rick Pittman 560, Keith Kirchner 480, Jack Trotter 445, Spence Spidle 534. TPI — 2,586: Kathy Stewart 396, Sabrina Halferty 455, Jason Christensen 413, Mike Miranda 536.

Pheasants 4 Ever 4, Pin Shedders 0 Pheaants 4 Ever 4 — 2,559: Jason Mikkelson 555, Barbara Majerus 422, Lonnie Majerus 490, Michael Sims 534. Pin Shedders — 2,489: Evan Koons 330, Shelly Koons 321, Janelle Koon 401.

Friday Night Lights Team 4 3, Team 1 1 Team 4 — 1,239: Cory Clark 565, Brian McKinney 545. Team 1 — 1,156: Jason Munson 454, Dustin Kingery 558.

Team 3 3, Team 5 1 Team 3 — 1,325: Shon Cupples 647, Dylan Slycord 427. Team 5 — 1,110: Dan Clark 468, Tim Clark 524.

Team 6 3, Team 2 1 Team 6 — 1,233: Tyler B. Clark 261, Brooks Clark 654. Team 2 — 1,141: Kari Munson 412, Sam Zeien 420.

Sunday Night Mixed Atlas Hydraulics 3, Grammy’s & Papa’s 1 Atlas Hydraulics — 2,483: Jeff James 533, John Sumner 400, Eric James 363, Krystle

James 446. Grammy’s & Papa’s — 2,375: Dale James 448, Tonna Karr 374, Mic James 432, Michael Karr 542.

Kool Kidz 3, Kill Kill Kill 1 Kool Kidz — 2,562: Gina VerSteeg 441, Barry Muilenburg 507, Bob Coady 357, Scott VerSteeg 414. Kill Kill Kill — 2,460: Kelly Lester 338, Bonnie Geerlings 466, Butch Lester 441, Brenda Penning 354.

T’s in Motion 2, Shomo Madsen Woythale 2 T’s in Motion — 2,451: Terry Cooper 464, Richard White 381, Jim Decker 387, Jennifer Beck 346. Shomo Madsen Woythale — 2,448: Amber Tabor 386, Brett Auffert 465, Troy Tabor 436, Jason Mikkelson 585.

Newton Daily News 2, The Pick Up Artist 2 Newton Daily News — 2,485: Jan Albertson 357, Edwin Lawrence 353, Don Reid 253, Brent Anderson 241. The Pick up Artist — 2,484: Tammy DeCook 422, Jeremy Clingerman 322, Doni Kim 378, Kirk Baker 384.

KFC/Taco Bell 3, Cardinal Cab 1 KFC/Taco Bell — 2,662: Christie Hughes 471, Teri Burkett 377, Joey Hughes 469, Robert Hughes 571. Cardinal Cab — 2,480: Crystal Peters 425, Robert Miller 403, Cathy Peters 445, Tresa Miller 220.

Bowling Stones 3, Almost Despicables 1 Bowling Stones — 2,601: Gina McGinley 431, Nicholas McGinley 467, Adam Hackathorn 635, Bethannie Hughes 426. Almost Despicables — 2,593: Ronnie Swisher 523, Crissy Swisher 421, Ron Swisher 488, Ryan Bowen 495.

Pin Heads 3, Skalawags 1 Pin Heads — 2,509: Gene Koder 412, Pamela Joseph 381, Larry Lappe 359, Penny Lappe 376. Skalawags — 2, 487: Jill McMahon 364, Jim McMahon 247, Nikki Cooper 362, Dennis Cooper 458.

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Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 16-15 to reclassify the level “B” portion of E 56th St. S. between Sections 12-78N-19W and 778N-18W of East Fairview and Elk Creek Townships in Jasper County to a level “C' road.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Assistant Engineer Pam Olson presented the quotes for miscellaneous road pipes and they are as follows: Metal Culverts............$18,422.64 Contech......................$18,465.04 Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the purchase of miscellaneous road pipes from Metal Culverts, Inc. for the amount of $18,422.64.

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

by Brock to approve an easement between Jasper County and Dakota Access on a tract of land situated in the S ½ NE ¼; S ½ NW ¼ ; W ½ SW ¼ of Section 04, Township 80, Range 21 West of the 5th P.M. Jasper County, Iowa.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 16-16 by Jasper County Drainage Districts on the Construction of a Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Over, Across or Beneath County Drainage Districts.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to receive the bids for the sale of $3,720,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes and they are as follows: BOSC, Inc. - Dallas, Texas.......... ......................................2.236098 Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. Milwaukee, Wisconsin...2.245550 UMB Bank N.A. - Kansas City, Missouri ........................2.306533 Fifth Third Securities, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio.............2.328305 Piper Jaffray & Company Chicago, Illinois.............2.366604 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. - Memphis, Tennessee.......... ......................................2.373374 FTN Financial Capital Markets Memphis, Tennessee....2.381946 YEA, BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to accept the bid from BOSC, Inc. for the sale of $3,720,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes at the rate of 2.236098.

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

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1617 Directing the Sale of $3,720,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2016 to BOSC, Inc. at a rate of 2.236098, Total Interest Cost: $575,460.10, Net Discount: $24,287.95, Interest Cost: $599,748.05.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock, to approve Board of for Supervisors minutes 03/29/2016.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adjourn the Tuesday, April 5, 2016 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Denny Stevenson, Chairman April 21

Services............................560.00 GATR Truck Center Supplies............................903.54 Graham Tire DM Commercial Tires...............................1,645.68 Halferty, Jake Reimbursement.................255.00 Harding, Josh Reimbursement.................159.00 HDS White Cap Construction Supplies..............................70.86 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................2,732.08 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................55.08 Housby Mack Inc Parts..................................353.08 Hy-Vee Inc Food..................................454.70 ICIT Education..........................250.00 Iowa County Attorneys Education..........................908.00 Iowa Dept of Justice Services............................272.79 Iowa Dept of Public Health Education............................30.00 Iowa Dept of Transportation Supplies............................873.17 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Education..........................320.00 Iowa Prison Industries Supplies.........................1,055.70 IP Pathways Services.........................9,666.77 ISAC Education..........................150.00 Jansen, Nathan Services..............................75.00 Jasper Co Engineer Fuel...................................528.51 John Deere Financial Supplies............................963.93 John's Broadway Trailers, Ltd Supplies.........................1,675.00 Kellogg Lawn & Snow Inc Equipment......................1,320.00 Key Cooperative Parts.............................11,661.15 Kielly, David G Mileage................................38.88 Lauterbach Buick Pontiac Repairs..............................400.00 Lynnville Telephone Co Utilities.................................44.45 Magic Corporation Maintenance......................177.40 Mahaska County Sheriff Fees....................................21.98 Mail Services LLC Postage..........................1,739.61 Manatts Inc Mix................................21,396.66 Martin Marietta Materials Sand.............................38,234.46 Martins Flag Company Inc Supplies............................609.36 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................121.30 Mid Iowa Narcotic's Services.........................2,209.55 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilties.................................25.62 Midwest Wheel Companies Supplies............................203.60 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................243.36 Netmotion Wireless Inc Maintenance...................1,791.64 New Century FS Inc Diesel.............................1,127.67 Newton Fire Department Services.........................2,000.00 Newton Police Department Services.........................2,209.55 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................249.91 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement...................75.00 Noble All American Supplies..............................40.82 Northern Safety Company Inc Supplies............................275.54 Oden Enterprises Inc Supplies.......................96,042.01 Odland Law Firm PLLC Services..............................12.00 Office Depot Supplies............................350.68 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies..............................65.79 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Postage.............................135.84 Pitney Bowes Inc Rental..................................75.00 Polk County Sheriff's Office Fees....................................54.44 Polk County Treasurer Services............................264.37 Premier Office Equipment Inc Maintenance......................282.39 Professional Court Reporters Services............................369.60 Racom Corporation Services............................172.20 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................5,821.21 Ricoh USA, Inc Maintenance......................208.50 Ryan, Lawrence W Reimbursement...................50.00 Sadler Power Train Truck Parts Supplies.........................1,677.89 Scarnati, Peter Mileage..............................119.34 Schumacher Elevator Services............................405.13 SCI Communications, Inc Services............................659.44 Shive-Hattery, Inc Services.........................5,500.00 Shive-Hattery, Inc Services........................13200.00 Smith's Quality Rental Supplies............................275.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies............................122.20 Staples Inc Supplies............................450.57 Sun Concrete Pumping Supplies.........................1,026.00 Superior Welding Supply Supplies............................240.00 The Appraisal Company Fees..................................650.00 Unifirst Corporation Services............................191.60 US Cellular Utilities...............................563.36 VanWall Equipment Supplies..............................86.62 Wal-Mart Community BRC Supplies..............................46.36 Warner Plastics & Liners Supplies............................808.00 Windstream Utilities...............................451.11 Windstream Iowa Communications Utilities...............................450.77 Ziegler Inc Supplies.........................3,865.57 Grand Total................305,008.28 April 21

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PUBLIC NOTICES

March 29, 2016 Tuesday, March 29, 2016 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock & Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Stevenson presiding.

Buildings and Grounds Director Adam Sparks presented to the Board quotes to install a flat bed on the maroon maintenance truck and they are as follows: Thomas Bus Sales, Inc. ....$3345 Hawkeye Truck Equipment.......... (no side rails)......................$3550 Truck Equipment, Inc................... (no side rails)......................$2640 Truck Equipment, Inc................... (no side rails)......................$2909 Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the purchase and installation of a Knapheide Gooseneck Platform flat bed from Truck Equipment Inc., for the price of $2,640.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON The Supervisors discussed the recommendation from The PFM Group to use an electronic bidding process for the sale of the 2007 bonds set for Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1613 approving electronic bidding procedures for the bond refinancing sale to be held Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Business Property Tax Credits for the 2015 Assessment Year.

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

by Brock to set a public hearing on a FY15/16 budget amendment for Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisor's room, room 203 of the Jasper County Courthouse.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for 03/22/2016.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to appoint Bill Ward to the Assessors Examining Board.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to appoint John Jennings to the Cemetery Commission Board replacing Barb Hug term to expire 12/31/2018 and Jane Cruchelow to the Cemetery Commission Board, replacing Beverly Cross term to expire 12/31/2017.

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

by Brock to approve the Preliminary Official Statement concerning the $3,720,000* Taxable General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2016.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adjourn the Tuesday, March 29, 2016 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Denny Stevenson, Chairman April 21 April 5, 2016 Tuesday, April 5, 2016 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock & Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Stevenson presiding.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to table agenda item #1 Public Hearing - Budget Amendment FY15/16.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Buildings and Grounds Director Adam Sparks presented to the Board quotes for a winged snow plow blade to be attached to a maintenance truck. The quotes are as follows: Total Truck .......................$7,450 Hawkeye Truck Equipment ......... ..........................................$7,584 Truck Equipment Inc. .......$7,345 Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the purchase of a Multi-Position V Plow from Truck Equipment, Inc. for the amount of $7,345.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Sheriff John Halferty asked the Supervisors to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Jasper County and the Iowa Department of Corrections to have an efficient and mutually beneficial arrangement for the holding of female offenders who have violated the conditions of their parole.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Jasper County and the Iowa Department of Corrections concerning the holding of female offenders.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Engineer Russ Stutt brought to the Board resolutions designating level C roads and quotes for miscellaneous road pipes.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1614 to classify a portion of S 104th Avenue W beginning at a point 500 ft. east of the Northwest corner of Section 22-78N-21W of Des Moines Township and running east to W 109th St. S. in Jasper County as a level “C” road.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 16-15 to reclassify the level “B” portion of E 56th St. S. between Sections 12-78N-19W and 778N-18W of East Fairview and Elk Creek Townships in Jasper County to a level “C' road.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Assistant Engineer Pam Olson presented the quotes for miscellaneous road pipes and they are as follows: Metal Culverts............$18,422.64 Contech......................$18,465.04 Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the purchase of miscellaneous road pipes from Metal Culverts, Inc. for the amount of $18,422.64.

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

by Brock to approve an easement between Jasper County and Dakota Access on a tract of land

Jasper County Payments 4/5/2016 Advanced Correctional Medical...........................1,438.13 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................5,404.35 American Business Phones Utilities.................................75.00 American Home Finding Shelter...............................499.55 Anderson Erickson Food..................................650.96 ARC Utilities.................................26.96 Balmer, Michael John Mileage..................................8.10 Bank of Montreal Services.......................28,688.06 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement...................75.00 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................381.85 Blink, Peter Reimbursement...................75.00 Bolton & Hay Inc Food....................................72.98 Boyer Petroleum Company Supplies............................857.12 Brooker Corporation Parts..................................518.84 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock..................................985.25 Calhoun-Burns and Assoc., Inc. Inspection.......................2,745.58 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies.........................1,260.24 CBM Food Service Food...............................6,446.91 CDW Government Inc Equipment......................1,430.72 Central Iowa Detention Services.........................1,650.00 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies............................222.08 CenturyLink Business Services Utilities...................................3.00 Certified Power Train Specialists Supplies.........................1,412.42 Cleaver, Gary Mileage..............................352.62 Cott Systems Inc Services.........................1,640.00 Courtyard Apartments, The Shelter...............................200.00 Cross-Dillon Tire Inc Supplies............................245.00 Custom Gutters Inc Repairs..............................380.00 De Lage Landen Maintenance......................196.34 Deegan, John M Mileage................................34.02 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies............................311.40 DMACC Education..........................125.00 Eastern Iowa Tire Tires..................................184.95 Electronic Engineering Upgrade.............................921.12 Farrell Properties Shelter...............................200.00 Farver True Value Supplies..............................17.22 First Impression Printing Supplies..............................34.75 Floor Store Inc, The Supplies..............................20.00 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies................................3.00 Forestry Suppliers Inc Supplies............................321.37 Garcia Clinical Laboratory Medical................................25.00 Gary Ryther Garage Doors Services............................560.00 GATR Truck Center Supplies............................903.54 Graham Tire DM Commercial Tires...............................1,645.68 Halferty, Jake Reimbursement.................255.00 Harding, Josh Reimbursement.................159.00 HDS White Cap Construction Supplies..............................70.86 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................2,732.08 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................55.08 Housby Mack Inc Parts..................................353.08 Hy-Vee Inc Food..................................454.70 ICIT Education..........................250.00 Iowa County Attorneys Education..........................908.00 Iowa Dept of Justice Services............................272.79 Iowa Dept of Public Health Education............................30.00 Iowa Dept of Transportation Supplies............................873.17 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

May 23, 2016 through September 2, 2016 all employees will be working 4 (four) 10 (ten) hour days; Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are two weeks with holidays that will be worked as follows: May 30, 2016 is a holiday. Work days are scheduled for 4 (four) 8 (eight) hour days; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

July 4, 2016 is a holiday. Work days are scheduled for 4 (four) 8 (eight) hour days; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

April 21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 101 W. 4th St. S., on the following: Alley Vacation: N-S Alley extending between N 4th Avenue E and N 3rd Avenue E, located within the 300 Block of E 4th Street N (east side).

Any individual may file written comments and/or be heard at said hearing.

Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa, (641) 7926622.

April 21 PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2016, at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider proposals for purchase of the property located at, 415 North 4th Avenue East, 409 North 4th Avenue East, 403 North 4th Avenue East, 318 East 4th Street North, 314 East 4th Street North, 310 East 4th Street North, and 304 East 4th Street in Newton. The property is legally described as: ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 3 OUTLOT 26 IN THE CITY

PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2016, at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider proposals for purchase of the property located at, 415 North 4th Avenue East, 409 North 4th Avenue East, 403 North 4th Avenue East, 318 East 4th Street North, 314 East 4th Street North, 310 East 4th Street North, and 304 East 4th Street in Newton. The property is legally described as: ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 3 OUTLOT 26 IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; and LOT FOUR OF THE SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT TWENTY-SIX OF THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK B AT PAGE 323 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; and LOT FIVE OF THE SUBDIVISION OF OUT LOT TWENTY-SIX IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT BOOK B, AT PAGE 323 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; and LOT 6 IN OUTLOT 26, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 44.5 FEET THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; and THE SOUTH 44.5' OF LOT 6 OF OUTLOT 26 ORIGINAL PLAT IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; and LOT 7 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 26 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 323 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; and LOT 8 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 26 IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS APPEARS IN PLAT BOOK “B”, AT PAGE 323 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Additional information and offering criteria is available from the Newton Planning and Zoning Department, (641)-7926622.

Proposals shall be submitted by 4:00 p.m., May 2, 2016, to the Newton Planning and Zoning Department; 1700 North 4th Avenue West; Newton, Iowa 50208. The City Council will consider all proposals received, but reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received or to accept any proposal it deems in the best public interest. At said Hearing, interested persons may be heard in support of or opposition to said sale or the price or terms of a proposed agreement.

April 21

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MISSING SINCE 2/4/16 Female mini aussie “Bailey” 9 yrs old, 15” tall Red merle, blue eyes Missing from NW Newton, IA. Contact Dennis or Carol Kaisand 641-521-6771 SERVICE DIRECTORY BICYCLE

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

PAINTING

Colfax

GARAGE SALE Fri. April 22nd 9am-5pm Sat. April 23rd 9am-noon Household items, lots of good quality seasonal items, Christmas, Halloween, throw pillows, framed artwork by Dave Barnhouse, Thomas Kincade, pictures, frames, books, ladies/mens clothes, toys, pre-lit porch trees, lots of misc.

FOOD

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AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Northwest

GARAGE SALE Sat. April 23rd 8-2 Shop tools, flat screen TV's, furniture, bike rack, free items, more, we are downsizing, everything is in good condition 313 N 19th Ave W Southeast

GARAGE-MOVING SALE Thurs. 4/21 2-6p Fri 4/22 8-5p Sat. 4/23 8-12p G.E. Profile washer, elec dryer, dinette set, games, winter coats, shoes, m. cowboy boots, pie pans, books, linens, pillows, afghans, hose, snow shovel, push brown rake, teddy bears, elec. Grill, heaters, air purifier, dehumidifier, free things, much more Cash Only 1505 S. 13th Ave. E. #B Southwest

GARAGE SALE Fri. April 22nd 12p-5p Sat. April 23rd 9a-5p Kids toys, girls clothes 510, inflatable kayak, camping equipment, wicker set, books, spring perennials & seeds, end tables, vintage items: clothing, dolls, sheet music, décor & dishes.

912 S 13th Ave W

Exterior/Interior painting Residential & Commerical

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 JEWELRY

Drywall patching & retexturizing Kevin Horstman 515-745-0853 horstmanpainting73@yahoo.com horstmanfinishes.com

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

GARDEN TILLING John Deere Equipment 641-792-8860 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

MOVING SALE!!

EVERYTHING MUST GO Kids clothing, kids toys, home décor, you name it, it must go.

Thursday, April 21 noon7pm Friday, April 22 8am-5pm

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.

WANTED

1020 S. 15th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

WANT RIDE to Marshalltown on Thursdays @ 11:00. Willing to pay $25. for gas. Call Kevin at 641831-0611.

LAWN CARE

AL'S MOWING is looking for lawns to mow for the summer.

792-2416

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

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

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1 BEDROOM ground floor apartment, stove, refrigerator, garage option $355.

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10” HITACHI Miter saw with laser, 15 amp $125., end table- storage inside, 19”x21” tall $15., walnut base w/ 5 candle holders w/ glass covers $8., 7” glass jar w/ John Deere etched $8., 2 Avon glass eggs w/ bird design $8. each, glass bell w/ etched humming bird, made in Germany w/ box $10., 9 wood picture frames, no glass $4. 641-275-7600.

TV STAND - glass w/black & gray, like new, our 47" TV was sitting on it. $50.00. 641-792-0123

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641-840-0153

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FOR SALE: 12” Tilt Head Sears Craftsman Band Saw with blades and accessories. 641-792-5216

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GARTH BROOKS Concert Tickets $150 per ticket or OBO. 4 for show on April 29th at 10:30 pm and 4 for show on May 1st at 7:30 pm. 515-313-7803

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641-792-7605.

GOLF CLUBS- right hand driver, Taylor made 460 Slider Senior flex w/cover $60., 3 & 5 Fairway Woods, Tommy Armour Graphite stiff shaft $15. each. 641-792-8161.

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1930'S PHILCO floor model radio, works, walnut finish $140., new bird house, 9” tall x 8” wide $5., Roseville cornucopia 8” & 6”, blue Freesiz design $85. each, 1936 5x7 silhouette pictures w/ pull down calendar from Newton Mfg. $25. pair, 6” silver plated bowl $8., 2002 Dodge Ram manual $15., 1950's Kenmore hair dryer w/ box, works $15. 792-8017.

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

641-792-4000.

5000 BTU window air $50., dehumidifier $50., outdoor furniture, table and comfy chairs $100., Firestone Transforce truck tires, 80% tread left 265/75R16 $80. for both. 641-792-4664.

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REAL ESTATE

624 W. 2nd St. S., Newton

$69,750

MATCHING COUCH, love seat and chair, burgundy, green, navy blue. 2 navy blue chairs. Large oak curio cabinet, 1 buffet, 1 TV (not a flat screen), old electric stove with side oven.

641-521-6271.

MOTORCYCLE TOUR Trunk- Hard leather 15”L x 8”W x 12”H w/pouches on each side & back, black w/studs attaches to luggage rack, great condition $50. 641-792-8161.

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1964 CHEVY Bel-Aire 283 engine, power glide transmission, new tires, factory air, new brakes, original upholstery, new paint. $6,500 – Offers considered. 641-417-0017

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

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

2005 CHEVY Silverado, extended cab, 4 door, 86 thousand miles, runs & drives perfect $7,250.00.

(515) 729-8024.

1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

Very fast. 116 horsepower. ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds. 6 speed (5 speed plus overdrive) transmission. Water cooled. Shaft drive. 14,400+ one owner miles. Owner's manual, Honda repair manual included. Spare new rear tire and spare new seat cover included. Very good condition and very well maintained. Ready to cruise.

Asking $2695. 641 521 5809.

1984 PRAIRIE Schooner 5th wheel camping trailer, 32 feet, good tires, needs work, used once. $1,200.

792-4334.

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

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

NOW HIRING • CNA PT days PT to FT evenings or 4-8 pm

• Nurse 16-32 hours per week

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Newton Schools Now Hiring

1996 FORD F-350 crew cab 4x4. 157,000 miles on 7.5l fuel injected. Brand new tires 285/75r16. New exhaust $6000 obo 641521-8290 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

Seasonal Workers: Mowing/Trimming; Painting; General Duties as Assigned; District Moving Help.

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

2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

95 DODGE Pick-up ½ ton, 2 wheel drive, needs transmission $1000. or OBO. Call afternoon 515-7712642.

2004 CHEVY Malibu Classic, excellent condition, 120,000 miles, asking $1,995. 641-2758563.

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

New condition. No pets $47,995.

New nearly $80,000. 641-521-7197

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REAL ESTATE

STEEL POST, 6' and 6 ½' $2. each. Used fir lumber, been inside, 17 boards 3” x 12” x 14' $20. each. Call 641-840-0386 or 641-7923170 leave message.

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4 BR, 2 BA. 2+car garage, double lot fenced yard, finished basement - remodeled, patio, NEW APPLIANCES NEW FURNACE/CA., large doll house in backyard.

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HOUSE FOR sale by owner, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, full unfinished basement, 1 car garage, all appliances stay, above ground swimming pool w/full deck $89,900. 602 E 14th St N 641-521-6271

Due to growth, Aureon Contact Center has immediate Inbound Customer Service Support Openings

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Full time evenings

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JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

JELD-WEN, and Doors Divisions are now JELD-WEN,Inc. Inc.Windows Windows Division is now accepting accepting applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift production production positions. These are direct hire positions positions. These are direct hire positions working for an working for an innovative and forward thinking company. innovative and forward thinking company. Applicants Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious and shouldoriented. be dependable, quality conscious and safety safety Our skilled workforce uses state of the art oriented.

Our skilled workforce uses state of vinyl the art equipment to produce high quality JELD-WEN equipment to produce high quality windows, patio doors, exterior, interiorJELD-WEN and pre-hangvinyl doors patio doors to serveand theWestern Midwestern, towindows serve theand Midwestern, Southern, markets.

Southern and Western markets.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: offerupthetofollowing to our full-time employees: •We Wages $14.16/hrbenefits for general entry level positions • Wages up to $14.16/hr for general entry level positions • Advancement opportunities to higher skilled positions Advancement opportunities ••2nd and 3rd shift premium payto higher skilled positions • 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay • Employee discounts EmployeeBenefits discounts ••Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) ••401(k) Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

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www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | April 21, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121

Executive Director Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau is accepting applications for an Executive Director.

Interested & qualified candidates should go to

www.visitnewton.com

In the Classifieds

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Need it Printed?

Salary will be commensurate with experience & qualifications.

The Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization & an equal opportunity employer.

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From design to finished product, we offer complete printing services.

• • • • • • • •

for a job description & application details.

Full color glossy magazines Brochures Postcards Business Cards Letterhead and Envelopes Business Forms Posters Menus

Seasonal Employment The Jasper County Engineer is seeking qualified applicants to fill the seasonal position for Skilled Labor within the Secondary Roads Dept.

Duties will vary with focus on sign replacement and roadside vegetation. A valid Iowa CDL and chemical application experience is preferred.

Applications and a job summary can be found at www.co.jasper.ia.us or picked up at the Human Resources Office located at: 115 N 2nd Ave. E in North Newton, Iowa 50208 Applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday April 22, 2016

We offer very competitive pricing and great quality.

For more information stop in or call 641-792-3121 Kelly Vest ext. 6560 Jeff Holschuh ext. 6540

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR RN’S AND LPN’S IN NEWTON! Nurse Force has immediate openings for FT and PT with private duty pediatric home care case in Newton. Shifts are 10 hours a day.

Pleasant home environment.

Benefits for FT employees. Competitive wages.

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Astrograph

The full moon in Scorpio is the sultriest of the year, illuminating the sensual best of life while casting intriguing shadows to entice our imaginations into the cracks of the unseen parts. If this moon were music it would be the jazz sound of film noir, tantalizing us toward the untoward, if only to witness the dramatic impact of it.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 21). A bit of unpleasantness is all in the past now. You’ve been made richer for it, which is why you’ll have so much to give the next three months. Your generosity will change a life.

July brings financial flexibility.

Apply your education to Sep-

tember’s challenge. The additions to your family send smiles across the globe. Aquarius and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 43, 5, 33, 2 and 9.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You think you know where you belong, but it turns out you could belong in a lot of different places given half the chance. Nurturing environments will beckon to you through the channel of your curiosity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

No, you’re not imagining things. They are staring at you -- well, it’s only because they’re expecting you to bring the fun.

With your good mood today, you won’t disappoint.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Even for you, socializing has its challenges. The more you overcome them, the luckier you are. Take a risk. Get to know that person who doesn’t open up easily. Listen and observe carefully and you’ll find your perfect “in.”

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

The seeds of kindness and greed are within each person, as is the potential to do good works or bad deeds. No one is born with character. Character is born of choices.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Ever since the thing you thought would make you happy didn’t

do its job, you’ve wondered where all the “happy” is kept.

Are they hiding it from you on purpose? Time to knock on some doors and ask a few questions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The early stages of a relationship matter! A tone is being established; a rhythm is set.

Add a dash of intrigue and a sprinkle of surprise to the mix and you’ve the start of something meaningful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Set your price. You might like to work for free because it takes the pressure off. Or perhaps you still think of yourself as an amateur (you’re not). Set your price anyway. People value what they pay for even if they

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pay very little.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You’ll find things a lot more interesting because of the person delivering the information.

Info that would have caused your eyes to glaze over could become suddenly mesmerizing with a change of cast.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Usually you have to try things until one of your efforts brings the result. Today you’ll just stumble into a good option.

Sure you’re lucky, but it’s luck you deserve -- and how!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). This is an all-or-nothing kind of day. It’s not enough to mean well. Doing well is the only option. You put your

best efforts in, and then you dig deeper for more and better efforts to contribute.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Your empowered attitude is like a solvent for people who are stuck in their ways. You don’t have to do much to get things moving in the right direction.

The inspiration of your presence is enough.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Like a fish traveling with your “school,” you won’t have to bother with too many decisions today. Your natural instincts will have you sticking with your group for all the strength and protection you need.

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