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Final consideration of traffic safety ordinances Monday

INSIDE TODAY

By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer

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Get to Know Newton 250 City of Newton announced as title sponsor of speedway’s May 18 race Special to the Daily News

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Iowa Speedway announced Thursday the City of Newton as the title sponsor of its May 18 NASCAR Nationwide Series race — the Get to Know Newton 250 presented by Sherwin-Williams — the highlight of the track’s much-anticipated “WideOpening Weekend.”

New excitement and energy surround Iowa Speedway following NASCAR’s purchase of the track last fall, a fresh approach that is a natural fit with the City of Newton — the track’s hometown — and its recently-launched “Get to Know Newton” brand marketing campaign.

“The City of Newton is, and has been, a tremendous supporter of Iowa Speedway since it was built,” said Jimmy Small, track president. “We consider this entitlement an investment in Newton and are excited to provide our community the opportunity to deliver its message in the national spotlight on a grand stage.

“We’re extremely proud of this association with Newton and not only consider this an investment in our hometown, but also the fulfillment of a pledge made to the state of Iowa that NASCAR is committed to Iowa Speedway and its fans for the long-term, starting right here with our own community,” Small said.

Mayor Michael Hansen expressed enthusiasm on behalf of Newton along with the opportunity to showcase its local products, businesses and events.

The “Get to Know Newton 250” entitlement was donated by NASCAR and the Iowa Speedway.

“Newton has so many great amenities — excellent

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Sports

Cards force OT, fall to ADM Page 1B

Weather

Saturday

High 69 Low 44

Sunday

High 60 Low 45

Monday

High 66 Low 44

Weather Almanac

Thurs., May 1 High 47 Low 41 .03 inch of rain Also: Astrograph Page 5B

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By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer

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COLFAX — When Colfax resident Carl VanZee looks back on his time as an Air Force mechanic, he does so with a big smile.

“When we were in Mt. Home (Air Force Base in Idaho), we had a whole squadron of F4’s come in,” he recalled. “They were on their way to Vietnam. They landed there one afternoon.

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Annual plant sale benefits arboretum and gardeners

By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer

Zach Johnson/Daily News Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small announces the first NASCAR Nationwide race on Sunday, May 18, will be the Get to Know Newton 250. The entitlement of the race was an inkind donation from NASCAR and Iowa Speedway.

schools, unique entertainment venues, outstanding parks and an ideal location,” Hansen said. “However, many people don’t know about them. Iowa Speedway’s investment in our campaign will ensure that people across the state, region and country will have the chance to get to know Newton.”

Presenting sponsor Sherwin-Williams, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, is the “Official Paint of NASCAR.” Sherwin-Williams, a FORTUNE 500 company, will leverage its designation to provide paint for the logos and signage around Iowa Speedway during “WideOpening Weekend” to ignite the passion of its customers — many of whom are fiercely brand-loyal fans of NASCAR.

Local volunteers, groups invited to help race fans ‘Get to Know Newton’ Volunteers, businesses and organizations are invited to help race fans “Get to Know Newton” during the Get to Know Newton 250 on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, at the Iowa Speedway.

All volunteers will receive a free ticket to the race on the day they volunteer as well as a free “Proud to Know Newton” T-shirt.

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VanZee worked on jets to support fellow servicemen

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During Monday night’s meeting, the Newton City Council will have the third and final consideration of the two ordinances that will add 65 additional stop signs at intersections entering arterial and collector streets and remove yield signs at four different intersections.

The council also will have a public hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of up to $2,510,000 in general obligation bonds. This resolution will allow the city to move forward with the steps to issue the bonding. The bonding will cover TIF Projects and also refinance $1,000,000 of past city debt.

Also on the agenda for Monday night are two action items with regard

We refueled them, got them all ready to go to Vietnam.

That was quite the experience.”

The 69-year-old bus driver for Colfax-Mingo Schools served a 12-month tour in Vietnam

beginning in Oct. 1966. Surrounded by the F4 Phantom II fighter jets was a surreal event for VanZee, and is just one of a whole host of memories he keeps from his service during the Vietnam War. After graduating from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1964, VanZee worked with his father on their family farm.

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Warm weather is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to brighten up your yard or a friends day, then the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will be a place you’ll want to stop by this weekend.

Project AWAKE is hosting its annual plant sale to benefit the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the arboretum. This event is free admission.

Since the arboretum is not a taxsupported entity and is supported completely by contributions, fundraisers are important to keep the arboretum in good condition.

“The goal for the plant sale is more than just a fundraiser for the Newton Arboretum. We look at the Plant Sale as a way to encourage people to become gardeners, educate people on gardening basics and provide people with quality plants that they can plant in their own yards ensuring natural beauty throughout our community,” Newton Parks and Recreation Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth said.

Many florists, greenhouses and suppliers have donated plants and flowers to Project AWAKE. There will be perennials and annuals, hortas, shade plants, day lilies, ground cover, ornamental grass, house plants and herbs.

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Cleaning up Newton

Ty Rushing/Daily News Liz Dodd of Dodd’s Trash Hauling and Recycling helped students who attend Ms. Holstad’s afternoon preschool class at Emerson Hough learn the importance of recycling and protecting the environment on Tuesday. All of the preschool students did special projects during the recycling session, which took about six weeks to complete.

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Hydrants to be flushed today, Saturday

Friday, May 2, 2014

Russian delegation visits DMACC

Newton WaterWorks will flush hydrants north of First Avenue and Bittersweet Subdivision beginning at 10 p.m. today and continuing until 6 a.m. Saturday. Hydrants south of First Avenue will be flushed from 10 p.m.

Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday.

Hydrants are flushed several times a year to clear the water mains of internal corrosion and residue that builds up naturally in water mains. While no interruptions in water service will occur as a result of the work, Newton WaterWorks advises customers may experience some drop in pressure or some discoloration of their water. The discoloration will clear up in a few minutes if the cold water tap is allowed to run. Do not run hot water or do laundry until the cold water side is cleared up.

Only hydrants that provide the greatest flow and those that are on dead end streets are opened. Customers who have questions or concerns may call (641) 792-2003, (641) 792-1460 or (641) 792-7351.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Tuesday The Newton Golden K Kiwanis, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Hy-Vee Meeting Room. The program will be presented by Rev. Thomas Lloyd, Lt. Gov. Div. 10. The program will be an update on Kiwanis.

Anyone interested in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest. For more information, call Lt. Gov. Rev. Thomas Lloyd at (641) 792-3612.

Local PEO chapters to meet Tuesday Local PEO chapters will meet on Tuesday.

PEO Chapter AO will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Joan Tyler to carpool to the Des Moines Botanical Center.

PEO Chapter LC will meet at 1 p.m. in the home of Danette Botts.

PEO Chapter ME will meet at the home of Carolyn Cook at 7 p.m. for refreshments and 7:30 p.m. for the business meeting. Tori Reynolds and Sherri Anderson are co-hostesses.

PEO Chapter HS will meet in the home of Dianne Ruggle. Refreshments will be served at 12:45 p.m. The program will be “Who Needs Blooms!”

Prayer gathering set for Tuesday at UPC The monthly One Voice Community Prayer Gathering will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the United Presbyterian Church, 209 N. Second Ave. E. Everyone is welcome. www.daveswholesalenewton.com 2167 S. 24th Ave. W., Hwy. 14 S. & I-80 Newton

641-792-5566 Mon. & Thurs. 9-6; Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4; Sun. 12-4

Submitted Photo A delegation of four Russian women entrepreneurs and their facilitator spent an afternoon on the Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus visiting with representatives from the Newton Development Corporation and DMACC Business Resources Executive Director Kim Didier. The delegation was hosted by the Organization Promoting Everlasting Neighbors. DMACC Ankeny Campus English Professor Maria Cochran (center) interpreted for the delegation, which included: Tatyana Shikanova (left to right), Yevgeniya Goloschchanova, Cochran, Yelena Lyakh and Lyubov Zarubitskaya. Shikanova owns a laundry and dry cleaning business. Goloschchanova owns a gourmet Italian deli, while Zarubitskaya operates an accounting business.

NPD warns of IRS phone scam Special to the Daily News The Newton Police Department is warning local residents of an IRS telephone scam in which victims are told they owe money to the IRS and must pay promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer.

A Newton resident was a recent target of the scam. According to a news release from the Newton Police Department, the caller threatens the victim with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license if the victim refuses to cooperate. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. The Newton resident knew that this was not right and hung up on the caller each time a call was received. Police officials say this is

the correct action to take by anyone receiving these types of calls.

“This scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every state in the country,” IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel said. “We want to educate taxpayers so they can help protect themselves. Rest assured, we do not and will not ask for credit card numbers over the phone, nor request a prepaid debit card or wire transfer.

If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and threatens police arrest, deportation or license revocation if you don’t pay immediately, that is a sign that it really isn’t the IRS calling.”

Werfel noted that the first IRS contact with taxpayers on a tax issue is likely to occur via mail.

Anyone who has been targeted by this scam should contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov. Add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint.

The Newton Police Department also reminds citizens always to be suspicious of anyone who calls or texts asking for personal information.

“Never give credit card, bank, or Social Security information over the phone unless you initiated the call in the first place,” according to the news release. “If the caller says that they are representing a local business or the IRS in this case, it is always best to contact that local business or the IRS to verify the validity of the request.

Jasper County Museum open for season The Jasper County Historical Museum will be open for tourism from 1 to 5 p.m. through Sept. 30.

The final tour each day will begin at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.come/jaspercountymuseum or call (641) 792-9118. The museum is closed on the Fourth of July.

Auction

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To be auctioned to the highest bidder, as is, whereis, and in present condition on May 17th, 2014, 12 noon.

Terms: 10% down on day of sale. Balance due at closing in 30 to 45 days. Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Estate represented by Randal B. Caldwell, Attorney at Law Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC 211 1st Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 For inquiries or to schedule a viewing of this property call: 641-526-3258

We need SUPERHEROES

Team Optimae

Scentsy fundraiser for Relay for Life

We’re having a book party!

From now until May 15th For every $50 in orders, $10 is donated to Relay for Life.

You can visit this link: https://brittanyeckert.scentsy.us or call Chris Clark at 641-521-3712 for a book.

to join the fight against cancer at the Relay For Life of Jasper County on June 13th 2014 at the H.A. Lynn Stadium from 6pm-11pm

Everyone is welcome!

Athletes and non-athletes join teams of individuals representing clubs, corporations, organizations, neighborhoods, and families at this fun, community oriented event.

The money raised helps support American Cancer Society programs in research, education, advocacy, and servicelocally, statewide, and nationally.

For more information please contact Debby Pence at dpence@mchsi.com /641-521-9301 or Chelsea Swarts 641-840-2146 The American Cancer Society is in every community, fighting every cancer, everyday!

Local Record

Friday, May 2, 2014

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Seed available for wildlife food plots

Richtsmeier graduates from basic training

Perdue graduates from basic military training

Air Force Airman Alec B. Richtsmeier graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Richtsmeier is the son of Tim L. and Steph A. Richtsmeier of Newton. He is a 2011 graduate of Newton Senior High School.

Air Force Airman Tiffany N. Perdue graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Perdue is the daughter of Kimberly Perdue of Newton and Dennis Perdue of Bethany, Okla. She is a 2013 graduate of Newton Senior High School.

Students receive welding certificates Three Newton area residents have successfully completed a welding for manufacturing class. The class was held at Vermeer Corporation in Pella utilizing their weld training lab.

Jeromy Harris, Ryan McCombs, both of Newton, and Donald McCombs of Reasnor received their MIG Welding for Manufacturing certificate in a ceremony held April 17 on the DMACC Newton Campus.

In addition, Donald McCombs was recognized as the Most Valuable Welder of the 11 who graduated from the program.

Since 2011, DMACC Career Academy on

the Newton Campus has been offering a nine- week, 124-hour, non-credit Welding for Manufacturing class.

Fifty-eight students have successfully completed the program.

Many of the graduates have found employment with Vermeer.

“The success of this Welding Certificate has inspired a new certificate that will be offered this summer,” said DMACC Continuing Education Coordinator Darin Stevenson. “On May 27, we will be assessing candidates for a new Industrial Painting Certificate and another MIG Welding for Manufacturing Certificate that will start on June 9.”

Stevenson said these classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and will be offered at no cost to participants. An industrial painting and welding class will be held at Vermeer in Pella with an additional welding class offered at the DMACC Newton Career Academy. He said selection for this program is not based on income or experience but performance on a variety of assessments administered by DMACC. For more information, go to cam.dmacc. edu or contact Darin Stevenson at (515) 2564905 or dhstevenson@ dmacc.edu with questions.

Jasper County Pheasants Forever has sorghum seed available for landowners interested in planting a wildlife food plot.

The seed is free of charge and can be picked up in the Armory Building at the Jasper County Conservation Board office, located at 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton. There is a limited amount available. For more information, contact the conservation office at (641) 792-9780.

Planting food plots is a great way to improve wildlife habitat and diversity.

Food plots provide nutrition for wildlife, especially in adverse winter conditions. Plant species selection in food plots will vary for what type of species one is managing for, but most people choose to plant corn, sorghum, alfalfa, millet, soybeans or sunflowers. While some think food plots are the answer to bringing back the pheasants and quail or promoting high quality bucks, it isn’t that easy. Wildlife habitat is made up of four components: food, water, shelter and space, and each species has different requirements of each of these components. Those wanting to see more of their favorite species on their land must also improve all aspects of the habitat on their land.

Iowa license plates must show county name IOWA CITY (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court says police officers can legally stop any vehicle that has a frame covering the county name on its license plate.

The court ruled 5-2 on Friday that obscuring the county violates a law that requires motorists to “permit full view of all numerals and letters” on the plate.

The decision backs undercover Davenport officers who used the issue to justify stopping a man who was under surveillance for suspected drug dealing.

Dissenting Justice Brent Appel says the ruling is a warning to thousands of motorists who have frames promoting sports teams and auto dealers. He says they need to check whether the frame covers the county name because police now “may stop the vehicle anywhere and at any time” without any sign of other criminal wrongdoing.

the after-effects of a weather-related disaster and gained an understanding of the long process of recovery and rebuilding and assisted with cleanup efforts from last year’s catastrophic flooding. Students completed a variety of cleanup tasks, worked with a local Habitat for Humanity chapter, cleared debris from a fish farm and volunteered at a food bank.

Do you have a news tip or comment?

Call (641)-792-3121 x423

Happy

Lottery Thursday Midday Pick 3: 8 4 0 Pick 4: 8 8 7 6 All or Nothing Game: 1 4 7 8 10 12 13 14 17 20 22 24

Peer Support (For those living with mental illness) 1 to 4 p.m. at Optimae Life Services, 1422 First Ave. E.

For Sunday Penny Bingo 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Al-Anon 6 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 p.m. Christian Church in Colfax

Alcoholics Anonymous Noon at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Celebrate Recovery 5 to 6 p.m. at Hephzibah House (641) 792-1232 Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Elderly Nutrition For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call (641) 792-7102 or (866) 942-7102 toll-free.

Monday Hot beef sandwich with whipped potatoes and gravy, asparagus, chilled peaches, chilled apricots and skim milk Tuesday Roast turkey ham, sweet potatoes, spinach, fruit cocktail in gelatin, whole wheat bread, applesauce bar and skim milk

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on

85th Birthday

Darlyne Snook

on Saturday, May 3

Her husband Burt is having a card shower and would like her friends and enemies to send a card.

Cards may be sent to: 503 West 14th St. North Newton, Iowa 50208

Relay for Life Fundraiser

Culver’s Tip Night

Giovanni’s Relay Night

Tuesday, May 13th 5:00-9:00pm

Monday, May 5, 2014

Come out and support the teams!

Come and dine in or carry out and support Jasper County’s Relay for Life with 10% of the sales plus tips supporting our event

10% of the proceeds go to the Relay Teams: Berg Crusaders and Hope and Glory

Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

For Monday

Academic Achievement

Emily Phipps of Monroe and Beatrice Biedenfeld of Colfax were among 10 Buena Vista University students who participated in an Alternative Week of Off-site Learning trip during spring break, enabling them to volunteer their time and service with a focus on disaster relief and clean-up efforts in Greeley, Colo.

Participants on the trip experienced

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Local Opinion

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Friday, May 2, 2014

Trending

Joe Heller Cartoon

Give teachers a whistle

By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer A student comes home from school in an Iowa town and is stonefaced. S/he has never walked in the door so silent and the parents are perplexed. Their child was bullied today.

In the 1980s and 90s, the student’s home was a sanctuary; a reprieve from the barrage of hurtful taunting. But in present day, a student gets home from school and shuts their bedroom door to get some peace. They log on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and the abuse had followed them home. S/he could have been made fun of due to skin tone, religion, their clothes or their physical appearance. Whatever the case may be, it doesn’t matter; bullying is wrong.

Since the independent documentary “Bully,” highlighting the

By Mike life-threatening abuse of Mendenhall Sioux City teen Kaleb Gass, received national Daily News Staff Writer attention in 2012, the topic of strengthening Iowa’s bullying laws has been widely discussed by school districts and state lawmakers.

Two versions of a law aimed to help students in a fight for their dignity have been slowly making their way through the Iowa General Assembly this session. An Iowa House committee passed an amended version of the Senate’s bill on Thursday, weakening the measure. It strips the bill of language allowing teachers to report bullying that happens off school grounds which effects a student’s ability to function in the classroom. It also gives the teachers legal immunity if they fail to report a case of bullying.

House members may think they are protecting teachers from legal ramifications, but they are actually taking away their schoolyard whistle. The bill, although still well-intended, also stripped the Senate’s $1 million appropriations funding training and tools needed for teachers to take action.

The amended Senate File 2318 now will have to go back to the Senate to reconcile the changes, and it isn’t looking good. The legislature is already in overtime this session, and many Democratic lawmakers are doubting whether the changes by the Republicancontrolled House will muster the votes. Sen. Robert Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids, told the Des Moines Register Monday night that he’s not sure the 26 votes required to pass the new House version exist in the Senate.

This originally looked like a bipartisan dream. It was a top item on Gov. Branstad’s agenda highlighted at the State of the State Address, and both Republicans and Democrats in both chambers indicated that they wanted to tackle the issue. So why the stall?

A failure of consensus on funding levels and the law’s scope isn’t going to make a bit of difference in the eyes of Iowa students who feel unsafe in their learning environments. It won’t be worth 160 characters to the kids who are facing psychological torment from continual online alienation after the school bell has rang.

Failure to pass a stronger anti-bullying law will send a signal of confusion to Iowa school districts and teachers, and it will zap the optimism gained by Iowa students earlier in the legislative session.

There is still time. As the representatives of all peoples of Iowa, old and young, state lawmakers should feel compelled to help their constituents, protect and teach the youth. State lawmakers need to blow the whistle on bullying.

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Send your letters to the editor, guest commentaries and op-ed submissions to the Daily News, to P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA, or email them to newsroom@newtondailynews. com Dan Goetz Publisher Mandi Lamb Associate Editor

Letter to the Editor

Critchfield sort of person needed in local government To the editor: I recently attended a local event in Newton that gave me a great sense of pride. The Jasper County Republicans hosted a fundraiser at the Jasper County Gun Club, and it was very enjoyable.

The idea for the event came from the chairman of the Jasper GOP, Marshall Critchfield. He envisioned the Trap Shoot, named it for one of our

Write On

A second chance dream I had the strangest dream this week: It was current day, today, rainy, but I was at a hospital and my grandpa was dying.

He passed away when I was in ninth grade, so it was strange to have to face this memor y again.

By Kate Malott It seemed as if my Daily News Staff Writer whole night spent dreaming was centered around his nearing death, planning a funeral and saying goodbye.

The most vivid part of the dream was when I had the chance to tell him everything I wanted to tell him that I never had the opportunity to do before.

He was laying in his hospital bed and everyone had been in and out of his room. In my dream, at this moment, it was just he and I alone. He was ill but awake and alert.

I got the opportunity to tell him how important he was to me, how much I valued our time together and how much I loved him.

When I was in middle school,

“Whether it was pancakes, goulash or apple turnovers, we loved to cook together. I got to tell him there’s nobody in else in the world I’d rather cook with today than with him.”

— Kate Malott, Daily News

he got me a bike at the old bicyle store. We got it registerd at City Hall and I rode it from my mom’s house to his house. I got to tell him how thankful I was for that bike that I still use today.

Whether it was pancakes, goulash or apple tournovers, we loved to cook together. I got to tell him there’s nobody else in the world I’d rather cook with today than with him.

I got to tell him thanks for all the lessons he taught me about patience, respect and hard work.

It was the best dream I’ve had in a long time.

When I was fourteen, I was sad about the passing of my grandfather and I felt bad for my mom, aunts and uncles, but I didn’t understand the importance he had in my life at the time. I was young, not as mature as I am now and not as ex-

pereinced as I am now.

I’m not sure how this rare, vivid dream happened but I think it has to do with the late passing for old friends Cliff and Iva Mae Hummel and bicylces have been crossing my mind a lot lately.

When someone passes in your life, you should spend time to let them know everything you want to say before it’s too late. Make that effort, even if it’s hard for you, especially if it’s hard for you. They deserve the words and you deserve the opportunity.

Some people don’t get that opportunity and that is why you should be thankful for everyone today. Call your friend back who you haven’t talked to in a month, tell your mom how much you love her or ask your dad to lunch.

In memory of my Grandpa Albert Kosmach.

The First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Newton Daily News Editorial Board Bob Eschliman Editor Kelly Vest Prod./Circulation

former residents, E.K. Shaw, and made it a reality on Saturday, April 12. Mr. Critchfield’s sense of leadership and management style did not go unnoticed, as evidenced by the arrival and participation of Gov. Branstad.

Mr. Critchfield is the sort of person we need in local government: a bright, capable leader with the imagination to envision great ideas and the wherewithal to make them happen. I am pleased he is running for Jasper County Recorder, and I am delighted to support him in this endeavor.

Robert G. Claypool Newton

Jeff Holschuh Ad Director Brenda Lamb Business Mgr.

Opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers and do not represent the views of the Newton Daily News.

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to ambulance services fees. In 2013, the city entered into a contract with Municipal Collections of America to collect unpaid debt to Newton. The Newton Fire Department is requesting an ordinance change to allow the addition of the collection fees to debts in the future. City staff is recommending the addition of collection fees in the amount of 25 percent for unpaid ambulance service charges. The fire department also is requesting changes in rates for ambulance services.

The initial rates will have an increase, and the per mile rate will remain the same: • Non-emergency: Basic Life Support Service is proposed to increase to $364 • Emergency: Basic Life Support Service is proposed to increase to $582 • Non-emergency: Advanced Life Support Service is proposed to increase to $437 • Emergency: Advance Life Support Service is proposed to increase to $691 • Advance Life Support level two service is proposed to increase to $1,001 •Specialty Care Transport service is proposed to increase to $1,182 The council will award three contracts for improvement projects. The first contract is to repair the traffic lights at the intersection of First Avenue East and East Eighth Street due to the traffic accident that occurred on April 1. The contract was awarded to Baker Electric of Des Moines.

The second contract to be awarded on Monday is for the city-wide way-finding signage project. The project was introduced in July by a citizen advisory committee. The contract was awarded to Nagle Signs Inc. of Waterloo.

The third contract to be awarded will be for the 2014 city-wide sidewalk Americans with Disabilities Act ramp and sidewalk connection improvements.

The contract was awarded to TK Concrete of Pella.

By law, every city with 50 or more employees is responsible for implementing a transition plan that identifies and removes barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities. The project will include curb ramps, new ADA-accessible parking stalls in parks and new sidewalks to provide connectivity. The sidewalk construction will extend and tie together existing sidewalks in the 600 to 800 block of South 12th Avenue West and the 100 to 300 block of East 23rd Street North. Both of these neighborhoods are within the vicinity of Newton schools and have high pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The council also will take action Monday on a resolution regarding advertising service agreements with Newton Daily News, Des Moines Register Media, ClearChannel Media and Energy 106.7.

During the previous council meeting on April 21, Newton Director of Finance and Development Bryan Friedman discussed a new housing initiative incentive for 2014. The incentives have been finalized and are ready for the council’s approval.

If approved, the incentives would go to the first 40 single-family homes beginning construction in Newton in 2014, not including properties in Fountain Hills Estates, First Addition. A $10,000 incentive will be provided to the buyer of the home, subject to the following rules: The incentive is provided at the time and place of closing on the permanent financing of the home; the improvements (exclusive of land value) must be valued at least at $160,000, as evidenced by an appraisal or assessment; and the construction of the home must be fully complete, as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City of Newton.

The builders will receive the following incentives: waiving of building permit fees for constructing the home; agreement for the City of Newton to cover the utility and interest costs of the improvements for up to a 12-month period beginning 12 months after the completion of the home and the commencement of marketing efforts, as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and the presence of a ‘for sale’ sign on the property. The cost coverage period would end upon the sale of the property, the occupancy of the property for a rental, or after 12 months, whichever is soonest.

In order to access the builder incentives, the builders must be in compliance: be fully registered and/or licensed with the State of Iowa, per requirements of the state; provide evidence of bonding and insurance; build in radon abatement infrastructure into the new home, per the standards in the most current edition of the International Residential Code; and comply with

“I really didn’t want to go into the Army, so I was talking to the Air Force recruiter all the time,” VanZee said. “He said ‘if you ever get your draft papers, just let me know.’”

VanZee married his wife Gloria in July 1965, the day before receiving his Army draft papers. After the letter came in the mail, he was in the Air Force recruiter’s office that very afternoon. “In 10 days I was gone,” VanZee said.

Ranked E4 at the time of his discharge in 1969, VanZee began his enlistment with basic training at Shepard Air Force Base near Wichita Falls, Texas.

He then traveled to Mt. Home Airbase in Idaho where VanZee was part of the first class of airmen to train at the compound.

He was a generalist, working on singe and duel-engine jets. At first, his training was more conceptual than hands-on.

“When we got there we didn’t have any RF4C’s, they took the B-52’s out of there, so there were no planes in there. We went to school with no planes to practice on,” VanZee laughed.

His group was then shipped to California for six weeks to work on “actual planes,” he said, although they were only given one.

When VanZee arrived in Vietnam, he had his own unique experience. He lived in a guarded compound off Ton Son Nhut Air Force Base in Saigon. Part of a phase inspection team, the airman would work 12-hour days removing panels to examine air-

Van Zee craft making sure they were fit to fly. Finding consistency between night and daytime shifts was difficult, but VanZee and his teammates would use billiards to keep them energized.

“When we’d get off early during the day, we’d hitchhike with a mail truck. That was a little different. We were out there just thumbing a ride,” he laughed.

“When we were working nights, we’d play pool all night. We had a group of about 10 guys, divide up into two teams and play all night.”

Off-base, VanZee said that his unit saw live music, could go into town and eat at clubs, had its own cook and there were no C-rations.

“I wasn’t down in the jungle.

I read books and remember that they had quite a time,” he said.

But reminders of the war nearby lit up the night sky.

Flares and tracer fire were easily seen from VanZee’s off-base compound.

“That was just a normal site to see,” he said. “We come on

Speedway Continued from Page 1A “We’re committed to bringing a new and unique experience to our fans at Iowa Speedway,” Small said. “Mayor Hansen and the citizens of Newton are highlighting our city in a similar fashion. Together, we see this partnership as an incredibly valuable tool to promote local

Volunteers Continued from Page 1A Individuals who like meeting new people and are passionate about Newton to serve as “Get to Know Newton” ambassadors are needed to walk through the concourse and tailgating areas with Get to Know Newton materials and prizes. Volunteers

Continued from Page 1A “The thing I like about the plant sale is that we know the plants will grow in Newton because they’re coming out of established gardens,” longtime arboretum volunteer Carol Kramer said.

Seeds from the Seed Saver’s Exchange in Decorah are also for sale this year.

If you would like the opportunity to be one of the first to select plants, there will be a plant pre-sale from 5 to 7 p.m. The pre-sale cost $10 and includes refreshments, drawing for a prize,

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“Wide-Opening Weekend” kicks off at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, with the Casey’s General Stores 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series event, an exciting combination race between the stars of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West. On Sunday, May 18, the Get to Know Newton 250 presented

by Sherwin-Williams will take center stage at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN.

also may be assigned to help with event set-up or organizations. If interested in volunteering, contact Nathan Unsworth at nathanu@newtongov.org.

During race weekend, the south end of the Iowa Speedway concourse will be transformed into “Get to Know Newton Street.” Get to Know Newton Street will be full of fun, family-friendly games and

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interactive activities and will feature local Newton businesses and organizations. Businesses and organizations are invited to set up booths and activities for a chance to meet race fans and help people “Get to Know Newton.” Booths must be staffed on both May 17 and 18.

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door prizes to the first 10 people and a 30-minute container gardening education session starting at 6:30 p.m.

“We hope people will come out and support the Newton Arboretum this weekend. If someone would like to support us, but did not inherit a green thumb — the plants make great gifts for family members, friends and neighbors, too,” Unsworth said.

“The most important part of the plant sale is that it supports the arboretum. It’s one of the jewels in Newton — it’s a wonderful place,” Kramer said.

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base one night there in Vietnam, came through the main gate and everything looked normal. But we had to stay inside.

They wouldn’t let us come out and work. They had some problems out there at the end of the runway.”

At times, VanZee and his outfit had to fix aircraft under wet conditions, making a patch of dry concrete difficult to find.

“I remember there would be times where that monsoon would come up, and you’d be working under that plane trying to stay dry,” he said. “Pretty soon, your spot would just get smaller and smaller.”

During his year tour, VanZee spent 40 days in the Philippines when the Air Force decided to fit Sparrow Missles to F4 Fighter Jets.

“In the Philippines it was just like being on R&R or vacation,” he said. “We would have six planes at a time to fit, and once they all tested out, they’d go back to Nam and bring some more in.”

Eventually the Air Force brought state-side personnel into the Philippines to replace VanZee’s group of mechanics, and he had to return to Vietnam.

Since his time in the Air Force, VanZee left eastern Jasper County for a home in the country outside of Colfax with his wife, Gloria. Before becoming a bus driver for C-M students, VanZee worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation, Maytag Dairy Farms and Wyckoffs in Des Moines.

In 2011, VanZee joined other Jasper County veterans on the Freedom Flight to Washington, D.C.

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Friday, May 2, 2014

Kids are collateral damage in wife’s war on marriage DEAR ABBY: My wife and I both served in the military. When she returned from Egypt 19 months ago, she dropped a bomb on me, saying she didn’t want to be married anymore. She said she had settled for second best all her life and that’s what she had done with me.

She went on to say she knows there’s someone better than me out there, and she’s going to find him.

All the evidence points to an affair, which she denies — constant trips out of town, emails and phone calls. We are now living paycheck to paycheck. We have no more savings and I’m paying all the expenses when it comes to the kids. She retired a year ago and refuses to get a job worthy of her experience. The worst part is, our kids have suffered.

We have been separated ever since she got back. She says our kids aren’t worth her trying to save our marriage. Our close friends and family are still shocked, but no one more than me. It has been a struggle, which almost caused me to have a breakdown. Everything I do now is to lessen the impact on our kids.

What advice can you offer me? — TRYING TO COPE IN VIRGINIA DEAR TRYING TO COPE: Please accept my sympathy. Your marriage is over and you have to accept it.

If you haven’t consulted a lawyer, you should do it NOW to figure out what your responsibility — and HERS — will be to the children once your divorce is final. They should be cared for by the parent who is willing and able to give them stability, and the lawyer can help you determine this. From your description of your wife, that would be you, while she searches for someone she

“deserves.” Personally, I hope she finds him, because the way she has treated you has been brutal.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a student in a community college. I enjoy the diversity of the students here; many are adults who are changing careers or getting the education they’ve always wanted.

One woman in my class has a habit of bringing her toddler with her. I understand that sitters can be unreliable and child care is expensive, but this disrupts the class — and I know it distracts the mother, as well. She often has to get up mid-lesson when her child needs to use the restroom.

I don’t want to step on toes or intrude in people’s personal lives, but college is no place for an unruly toddler. How can I handle this? — STUDENT IN NEW YORK DEAR STUDENT: I wholeheartedly agree with you that toddlers do not belong in college lectures where they distract the students. This is something that should be discussed with whomever is conducting the class, and if that doesn’t fix the problem, with the dean.

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This Week at the Library

Go Guide Mark Your Calendar: May 2-8 Catch a Film • Capitol II Theater in Newton: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (PG-13) — Fri.: 6:30, 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: 1:40, 6:30, 9:30 p.m.; Sun.: (2:30), 6:30 p.m.; Mon. through Thurs.: 6:30 p.m.

“Heaven Is for Real” (PG) — Fri.: 7, 9:15 p.m.; Sat.: (2), 7, 9:15 p.m.; Sun.: (2), (4:15), 7 p.m.; Mon. through Thurs.: 7 p.m.

(Matinee times in parenthesis) • Valle Drive-In: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (PG-13) and “Monuments Men” (PG-13) Gates open at 6:30 p.m. daily; main feature begins at dusk. Showing Friday through Sunday.

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More than 29,000 Iowans enroll in marketplace DES MOINES (AP) — More than 29,000 Iowans signed up for health insurance in the six months since the new federal marketplace was launched, according to a report released Thursday.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that 29,163 Iowans enrolled between Oct. 1 and March 31. Nearly half signed up in a late surge in March, the final month of the first national enrollment period.

Iowa is among 36 states relying on the federal website to enroll residents in the health marketplace, which is part of the federal health care law. The state fell short of the federal government’s projection that 41,000 people would enroll. Results varied across the nation, with 20 states falling below the federal estimates.

Of those who successfully enrolled in Iowa, 84 percent qualified for federal assistance to help pay for their plans. About one-fourth of the new enrollees were between ages 18 and 34.

The report doesn’t count Iowans who bought policies outside of the federal website, healthcare.gov. Iowa’s largest health insurance provider, Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield, decided not to offer policies through the website this year but continues to sell insurance on the regular market. The company has said it plans to sell policies on healthcare.gov next year.

Nationally, more than 8 million people signed up by the end of the first national enrollment period.

That includes 5.4 million who signed up through the federal marketplace. Another 2.6 million enrolled through state marketplaces.

“Together we are ensuring that health coverage is more accessible than ever before, which is important for families, for businesses and for Iowa’s health and well-being,” U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement Thursday.

The federal health care law allows Americans to choose a plan through government-based marketplaces where insurers have to offer a basic level of coverage.

Coffee, movie, card games at library

By Nicole Lindstrom Newton Public Library Public Services Librarian

for the option to renew materials yourself remotely 24/7 to be added very soon.

Email Alerts Would you like to receive an email alert that your materials are coming due in three days?

Add your email address now to your library account record to start receiving email alerts after May 1. Go to www. newton.lib.iwa.us and click on “Catalog.” In the library catalog, go to “My Account” and choose “Email Change Request.” Type in your email next to “New Email Address” and your library card number (no spaces) next to “My ID” and click on “Send.” The requested change will be made by a staff person the following day.

Then, starting May 1, you will receive email alerts at the email address you gave us to let you know you have materials needing to be returned in the next three days to avoid overdue fines. Alerts will not include three-day DVDs. Also, you can remotely request a change to your address or phone number, and we’ll update your account the next day.

So, what’s coming next? Look

Coffee & Movie: ‘Because I Said So’ Join us for coffee and a movie at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the library meeting room.

This movie is in celebration of Mother’s Day. Synopsis: A meddling mother tries to set her daughter up with the right man so her kid won’t follow in her footsteps. Stars Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore.

Card Game Night Card Game Night will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, in the library meeting room.

Cards, games, fun and snacks will be provided.

Studying for the ACTs or SATS? Take free practice tests, download free ebooks to study, and save your progress using Learning Express Library 3.0 through the library’s website.

This resource is 100 percent free to you and immensely useful. Go to the library’s website at www.newton.lib.ia.us, scroll down and click on the Learn-

ing Express Library Logo, create an account and start improving you reading, math, writing and science skills. This site also has career prep, software tutorials, Internet tutorials and much more.

Questions? Stop by the information desk or give us a call at (641) 792-4108.

Want to Show Your Newton Pride?

Purchase your own Get to Know Newton T-shirt at the library circulation desk.

T-shirts are $15 each and are available in a variety of sizes.

Read Magazines Online from Home Full magazines are now offered through the Ebsco database that is available through the library’s catalog. Stop in to the library and ask at the information desk for the log-in and password to read magazines from your very own home.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/NewtonPublicLibraryIowa or on Twitter @NewtonPubLib. Find out what is happening at the library besides our programs!

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Branstad signs human trafficking bill Special to the Daily News DES MOINES — Last Thursday, Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law Senate File 2311, otherwise known as the Human Trafficking Bill.

Earlier in the session, the Iowa House and Senate each passed their own version of the bill with strong bi-partisan

support. Both chambers readily came to agreement on the final language of SF 2311 aimed at strengthening penalties for human traffickers and providing aid to their victims and sent SF 2311 to the governor’s desk.

“This bill takes a major step towards cracking down on those who sexually abuse young men and women and it

provides the necessary training and protection to ensure Iowa’s children are kept safe,” Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) said. “I was honored to be part of this process and see it through to the end.”

Attending the bill signing were several legislators and advocacy groups interested in ending human trafficking.

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Hall Monitor Newton Schools Lunch Menu May 5 - 9 Monday: Stuffed crust pizza, steamed corn, baby carrots and Gala apple slices. Tuesday: Walking taco with lettuce, cheese and salsa, black bean salad, pineapple and banana bread squares. Wednesday: Turkey burger with lettuce and pickles, baked fries, orange slices and Trail mix. Thursday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheese, strawberries and a homemade roll. Friday: Mr. Rib sandwich, sweet potato fries, cauliflower with dip and peaches.

Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal, toast, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: Breakfast wrap, tri-tater, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Muffin, yogurt, 100% juice and milk. Thursday: Egg omelet, toast,100% juice and milk. Friday: Cini-mini, Trix Yogurt, 100% juice and milk.

Ty Rushing/Daily News On Thursday, students in Wendy Turner’s fourth-grade class at Aurora Heights Elementary School participated in a “Mystery Skype.” A Mystery Skype allows students from two different classrooms from around the country to try to guess the others’ state.

Students use Skype as learning tool

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer “We are waiting for the call, and we are all excited. Our class is really prepared. The ‘Mystery Skype’ starts at 12:30 p.m.”

These are the words written by Kaylee Wood, a fourth-grader at Aurora Heights Elementary School. Kaylee, along with Laura Grams, served as junior reporters for Wendy Turner’s “Mystery Skype” session on Thursday afternoon.

Skype is an Internetbased call service, that allows people to have video chats globally. A Mystery Skype is where two teachers, from different parts of the country, collaborate to have their classrooms Skype each other and try to guess what state the other classroom is located in.

“The first thing I thought about a Mystery Skype was that it was probably within the state and the mystery was where (they were) at. (I didn’t think) that it would be another state,” fourth-grader Gabe Pemberton said.

Turner said she got the idea to have her students participate in Mystery Skypes from a recent session of EDCamp Iowa at Southeast Polk High School on March 8. She said she then started reaching out to other teachers via Twitter to arrange Mystery Skypes.

So far, her class has Skyped with a school in Indiana and Missouri, and Thursday’s Mystery Skypers turned out to be students from a fourthgrade classroom in Winchester, Mass.

“What I thought of our first Mystery Skype,

was that it was really cool to see people in a different state and that you are able to talk to them when they are that far, far away,” fourth-grader Madison Meehan said.

Aurora Heights uses technology very heavily in its curriculum. Students used iPads and Chromebooks to conduct Google searches, take notes and read questions from the devices. Kaylee and Laura also wrote their stories as things progressed on the Chromebooks. The students also used the iPads, along with digital cameras, to capture their classmates at work.

In her story, Laura shared some of the things her classmates learned about their counterparts in Massachusetts.

“Their state does not start with a vowel. They don’t know their school colors. Their capital is

Boston,” Lauren wrote.

Besides getting to use technology, the students also seemed to love playing the guessing game with the other school while trying to figure out their location. Questions ranged from “Are you west of the Mississippi?” to “Does your state start with a vowel?”

“The biggest challenge was talking to them,” fourth grader Aurora Nehring said.

“When I first got up there, I was really nervous, but I felt better because I thought I was going to mess up — but I didn’t.”

After each class figured out the other’s state, they took turns asking each other random questions and in her story, Kaylee summarized how things ended: “They like Iowa, we ran out of questions and we are done.”

Newton Community School District May 5 - 9 Monday: 9 a.m., varsity girls golf conference meet at Pella Golf and Country Club; 3 p.m., Girl Scouts at Woodrow Wilson; 4:15 p.m., junior varsity and varsity girls tennis match against North Polk and Saydel Community at Newton; 4:30 p.m., varsity boys and girls conference track meet at Pella High School; 6 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson Elementary; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Aurora Heights Elementary; 7 p.m., baseball player and parent meeting at Newton Senior High School; 7 to 9 p.m., high school spring band concert at Newton Senior High School. Tuesday: 4:30 p.m., middle school girls track meet at Oskaloosa; 4:30 p.m., middle school boys track meet at Pella High School; 5 p.m., varsity girls soccer game at Ahrens Park in Grinnell; 5:30 p.m., junior varsity boys soccer game against Grinnell at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 6 p.m., PTA meetings at Thomas Jefferson Elementary; 7 p.m., varsity boys soccer game against Grinnell at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Wednesday: 8 a.m., high school choir festival at Graceland University; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Service Day; 5:45 p.m., track and field banquet at Newton Senior High School; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Aurora Heights. Thursday: 4:15 p.m., junior varsity and varsity boys tennis match at Knoxville; 4:15 p.m., junior varsity and varsity girls tennis match against Knoxville at Aurora Heights and Maytag Park tennis courts; 4:30 p.m., varsity boys and girls invitational against Colfax-Mingo, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter, Lynnville-Sully, North Mahaska, PCM, Pleasantville, Southeast Warren at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 5 p.m., In Motion dance rehearsal at Newton Senior High School; 5:45 p.m., rugby team dinner at Newton Senior High School; 7 p.m., varsity boys soccer game at PCM High School. Friday: 8:30 a.m., Career Day at Berg Elementary; 3:30 p.m., girls golf varsity invitational against Ankeny Centennial, Bondurant-Farrar Jr-Sr, Chariton, Colfax-Mingo, Johnston, Marshalltown, North Polk, PCM, South Tama at Westwood Golf Course; 3:30 to 9 p.m., In Motion tumble and cheer show at Newton Senior High School; 4:30 p.m., Girl Scouts at Thomas Jefferson. Saturday: 8 a.m., band and vocal state large group contest at Newton Senior High School; 10 a.m., boys middle school track and field state meet at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Sunday: Noon to 7:30 p.m., NASA soccer games at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

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“Metal can be recycled and plastic.”

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“We can recycle paper and turn it into paper.”

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The youth are fund raising for Faith Journey, an annual 9-day mission trip this summer. There will be a roll off container available May 3rd & 4th in the Sacred Heart Church parking lot to collect any scrap steel donations. If you prefer not to haul it yourself, we will pick it up!

We can pick up any scrap steel items you want to donate on Sunday, May 4th from 11:00am-3:00pm.

We’ll then take all metal scraps we collect to Gralnek-Dunitz Co., who’ll give us pricing normally reserved for higher volume accounts. This money will go a long way toward helping our group and also our planet! Saving even the smallest piece of metal can really help!

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Daily News Cardinal girls claim LHC win over Norwalk

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Sierra Griffith of Newton readies for a return shot in a match earlier this season.

Griffith combined with Marisa Modlin Thursday to win the No. 4 doubles match against visiting Norwalk. Matches were played at Maytag Park under cold, damp conditions, but Newton won the Little Hawkeye Conference dual, 8-2.

NEWTON — Playing well in adverse conditions, Newton’s girls won a home Little Hawkeye Conference tennis dual with Norwalk Thursday. The teams were able to play 10 of 11 matches scheduled with Newton winning 8-2.

“Having already rescheduled several meets, we were desperate to get this one played. Despite the cold, wind and even occasional rain, we completed all but one match at Maytag Park,” said Erick Zehr, Newton head coach.

“We only had the courts to play on, so the meet developed slowly. The girls did an amazing job being focused and ready, despite the long down time between matches.”

The meet was moved to the courts at Maytag Park because the court surface at Aurora Heights wasn’t playable Thursday.

Cardinal track teams head to LHC meet Monday

Cardinals force OT, lose to ADM

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By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

NEWTON — Newton’s Cardinal track teams are ready for the 2014 Little Hawkeye Conference track meet Monday at Pella Community High School.

Both NHS head coaches — Rachel Tomas for the girls and Tom Bartello for the boys — agree the LHC meet is tough.

“The conference meet is always an exciting meet to compete in. Our biggest challenge is going to be our numbers. We have a small squad this year, which makes it difficult to score a lot of points in a meet. We have a strong core, but when we are competing against full teams, it’s hard to put up as many points as they do,” Bartello said.

“Our season training has been building to this meet and state qualifying. Our conference is tough, and everybody is close in the team standings. We never really know how it will all shake out for final team standings,” Tomas said.

Watch for Newton’s Deonne Harris in the 110-meter hurdles, Michaela Bleeker and Sarah Kalkhoff in the throwing events, Jarom Williams in long jump, Grace Coen, Jacob Thomas and Christian Laube in the distance races.

NEWTON — A goal late in the game pushed Newton’s Cardinals and Adel-DeSotoMinburn’s Tigers into overtime Thursday at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

The Tigers came up with the winning goal in the extra playing time, taking a 2-1 win over the Cardinals. It stopped a three-game winning run by Newton, which is now 4-4.

Following a scoreless first half, the Tigers’ Jacob Hutzell got past the Cardinal defense and beat Newton goalkeeper Griffin Engel for the first goal of the game with 32:21 left in the second half. The Cardinals pulled even with the Tigers on a Grant Davidson goal in the 71st minute of the 80-minute contest.

ADM’s Johnny Reel scored the winning goal eight minutes into overtime.

Newton moves back into Little Hawkeye Conference play Tuesday at home. The Cardinals host Grinnell.

Holly Vander Pol captured the first match of the meet for Newton, winning 9-1 in a third-set tiebreaker. Vander Pol won the first set 6-1 then lost 6-0 to Liz Nimmo of Norwalk in the No. 3 singles match.

The No. 1 and No. 2 singles matches were battles. Newton’s Maria Valbuena won 7-6 (2), 6-3 over Sam Roemer at No. 1 singles. Sarah Roemer defeated Newton’s Jennifer Ventling 7-6 (4), 6-4 at No. 2.

Newton’s No. 4 singles player, Monica Corso, downed Allison Stanley, 6-4, 6-0. At No. 5 singles, McKenna Heisdorffer gave the Cardinals a 6-2, 6-1 win over Norwalk’s Taya Downs. Kayla Corso made it 5-1 for Newton at the end of singles play with a come-frombehind 5-7, 6-3, (9-1) at No. 6 singles.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Duncan Lee (22) chases after the ball with Adel-DeSoto-Minburn players following during second half action Thursday at H.A. Lynn Stadium. Newton’s Cardinals rallied to tie the game, 1-1, late in the second half after a scoreless first half, only to lose, 2-1, to the Tigers in overtime.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Earning an IHSAA Excellence in Academic Achievement Award was the Newton boys’ varsity soccer team. Members of the 2014 Newton Cardinal boys’ varsity soccer team are (left to right) front row, Nathen Moorman, Josh Ventling, Dalton Nevels, Ryan Thompson, Griffin Engel, Chase Dykstra, Chet Adams, Reese Rosenquist; back row, assistant coach Chad Hollenbeck, assistant coach Tyler Kramer, Colton Hansen, Grant Davidson, Brock Southern, Jackson Forck, Jesse Cochran, Dillon Constant, Tristin Peters, Duncan Lee, Mike McCormick, Chandler Sturtz, head coach Sackda Viravong.

NHS student-athletes earn academic awards Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s boys track team earned an Excellence in Academic Achievement Award recently from the IHSAA. Members of the 2014 Newton Cardinal boys’ track team are (left to right), front row, Christian Laube, Jeffery Thongvanh, Zakk Weatherly, Collin Daniels, Jake Bennett, Jason Wu; middle row, Collin Jacobsen, Mason Bowes, Jarom Williams, Deonne Harris, Justin Simms, Lucas Montgomery, William Lillo; back row, Jacob Thomas, Noah Kimmel, Levi Michener, Jacob Walker, Sean Cook, Earl Kimmel, Devon Wolf, Reese Rosenquist, Zach Theis. Not pictured: Antonio Tellez-Jordan.

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Warriors sweep Cardinal boys

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor NORWALK — Not much went Newton’s way Thursday. The Cardinal boys did notch some set wins in their Little Hawkeye Conference tennis dual with Norwalk’s Warriors, but lost 11-0 in matches.

In singles matches, Jon Vitek lost 6-1, 6-4 to Austin Lavelle in the No. 1 spot then Ben Van Dalen dropped a 6-1, 6-1 decision to Austin Grant in the No. 2 match. Newton’s No. 3 singles player, Brian Jones, lost 6-3, 6-0 to David Duffy.

Alex Cron lost 6-0, 6-1 to Norwalk’s Grant Wright in the No. 4 singles match. Nowalk’s Jacob Newman defeated Newton’s Chas Antle, 6-1, 6-2, in No. 5 singles. Newton’s Liam Briggs pushed Jackson Wright at No. 6 singles, but lost 6-2, 6-3.

Duffy and Jackson Wright combined to defeat Newton’s Vitek and Van Dalen at No. 1 doubles, 6-1, 6-2. Newton’s Jones and Antle fell 6-3, 6-3 to Neil Hanson and Chris Higgins at No. 2 doubles.

In the No. 3 doubles match, Newton’s Briggs and Joe Stammeyer came up short, losing 6-2, 6-4 to Noah Daniels and Trey Sievers. Norwalk’s Justin Pappan and Zach Cook beat Newton’s No. 4 doubles team of Cron and Jarred Griffin, 6-1, 6-1. Newton’s Austin Van Brogen and Sean Richardson lost 6-2, 6-0 to Zach Samson and Erik Webb at No. 5 doubles.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News The Cardinals are at Oskaloosa in conferNewton’s Alex Cron goes for the smash at the net in a doubles match with Jarred Griffi n in a home meet recently. ence action today in a rescheduled contest from The NHS boys played at Norwalk Thursday, losing 11-0 in matches. The Cardinals are at Oskaloosa today in a rescheduled April 24. meet.

Foot Work

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Nick Rusk (19) controls the ball during the junior varsity soccer game Thursday night against Adel-DeSoto-Minburn. The teams played to a scoreless tie in their contest at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Girls: Newton JV beats Norwalk also Continued from Page 1B year. Her opponent was one of their better players, and proved a very, very tough out.

Kayla did a great job developing her strategy as the match progressed, and by the end she was in complete control of the tiebreaker. She really stepped up in a big way. She and McKenna were also cruising in their doubles match before having to stop because the lights turned off,” Zehr said.

In doubles action, Newton won at No. 2 with Valbuena and M. Corso beating Nimmo and Stanley, 6-0, 6-2; at No. 4 doubles with Marisa Modlin and Sierra Griffith defeating Kim Suckow and Baylie Martin, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 9-1 (1); and No. 5 doubles with Halie Owens and Megan Pressgrove beating Kenedi Walker and Katie Olson, 6-3, 6-2.

At No. 1 doubles, Norwalk’s Roemer and Roemer beat Vander Pol and Ventling, 6-2, 6-3. Newton’s Heisdorffer and K. Corso

were up 6-1, 2-1 over Downs and Hofmaier in the No. 3 doubles match when the lights turned off.

“I was very proud of the effort the girls put forth tonight,” Zehr said. “The conditions were less than ideal, and several of the girls did not get off to good starts, but everyone stepped up and gave it everything they had. Norwalk is a good team — one of the best in our conference, and our girls rose to the challenge in a big way.”

Newton hosts Oskaloosa today for a reschedule LHC meet from April 24.

Newton’s junior varsity defeated Norwalk, 7-3 in matches on Thursday.

Newton assistant coach Seth Banwell said the Cardinal junior varsity players have made vast improvements on their ground strokes and serves. Each doubles team demonstrated great communication on the court and remained focused to crush their opponents, Banwell added.

PCM boys, Colfax-Mingo girl hit the links MORAVIA — Devon Woody led the Prairie City-Monroe boys golf team shooting a 78 Thursday at an invitational hosted

by Moravia High School. The Mustangs finshed fourth overall out of 19 teams, shooting a collective 332.

Woody was just two over par in the first 9 holes of the day, shooting a 38. Mustang Justin Beener shot an 83 in 18 holes. Thursday’s meet was a rescheduled event from April 24.

Other PCM results:

Reid Jenkings - 85; Ryan Jenkings - 86; Wade Hill - 86; Ryan Hill - 89.

The Mustang boys will play next in the conference meet May 5 at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. Tee time for PCM is scheduled for 9 a.m.

PLEASANTVILLE — Olivia Maggard was the lone Colfax-Mingo girl on the course at the Pleasantville golf meet Thursday. Maggard finished with a 55 for the nine-hole event.

Major League Baseball Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division W L Pct GB New York 15 12 .556 — Baltimore 14 12 .538 ½ Toronto 13 15 .464 2½ Boston 13 16 .448 3 Tampa Bay 13 16 .448 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 14 9 .609 — Kansas City 14 13 .519 2 Chicago 14 15 .483 3 Minnesota 12 14 .462 3½ Cleveland 11 17 .393 5½ West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 18 10 .643 — Texas 15 13 .536 3 Los Angeles 14 13 .519 3½ Seattle 12 14 .462 5 Houston 9 19 .321 9 Wednesday’s Games Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 1 L.A. Angels 7, Cleveland 1 Pittsburgh at Baltimore, ppd., rain Seattle at New York, ppd., rain Tampa Bay at Boston, ppd., rain Oakland 12, Texas 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 4 Kansas City 4, Toronto 2 Washington 7, Houston 0 Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay 2, Boston 1, 1st game L.A. Dodgers 9, Minnesota 4, 1st game Baltimore 5, Pittsburgh 1, 1st game Seattle 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, Minnesota 3, 12 innings, 2nd game Tampa Bay 6, Boston 5, 2nd game Baltimore 6, Pittsburgh 5, 10 innings, 2nd game Toronto 7, Kansas City 3 Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 2-1) at Cleveland (Salazar 0-3), 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Price 3-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Toronto (Morrow 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Cole 2-2), 6:05 p.m.

Oakland (Straily 1-1) at Boston (Buchholz 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Jimenez 0-4) at Minnesota (Nolasco 2-2), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Porcello 3-1) at Kansas City (Shields 3-2), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-1) at Houston (Peacock 0-2), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (Lewis 1-1) at L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 0-4), 9:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 1-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 3-0), 12:05 p.m.

Oakland (Milone 0-2) at Boston (Lester 2-4), 12:35 p.m.

Baltimore (W.Chen 3-1) at Minnesota (Correia 0-3), 1:10 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 0-0) at Houston (Keuchel 2-1), 3:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-0) at Cleveland (Masterson 0-1), 5:05 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 2-3) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 0-3), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Smyly 1-1) at Kansas City (B.Chen 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Texas (M.Harrison 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Richards 2-0), 8:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 2-0) at Cleveland (Kluber 2-3), 12:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Bedard 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-3), 12:05 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 4-1) at Boston (Lackey 4-2), 12:35 p.m.

Toronto (McGowan 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 1-2), 12:35 p.m.

Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 1-2) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 2-1), 1:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 3-1) at Kansas City (Vargas 2-0), 1:10 p.m.

Seattle (Maurer 0-0) at Houston (McHugh 2-0), 1:10 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Skaggs 2-0), 2:35 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 17 10 .630 — Washington 16 12 .571 1½ New York 15 12 .556 2 Miami 14 14 .500 3½ Philadelphia 13 13 .500 3½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 20 9 .690 — St. Louis 15 14 .517 5 Cincinnati 13 15 .464 6½ Pittsburgh 10 18 .357 9½ Chicago 9 17 .346 9½ West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 17 11 .607 — Los Angeles 17 12 .586 ½ Colorado 17 13 .567 1 San Diego 13 16 .448 4½ Arizona 9 22 .290 9½ Wednesday’s Games St. Louis 9, Milwaukee 3 N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, ppd., rain Pittsburgh at Baltimore, ppd., rain Miami 9, Atlanta 3 Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati 4 L.A. Dodgers 6, Minnesota 4 Washington 7, Houston 0 Arizona 5, Colorado 4, 10 innings San Francisco 3, San Diego 2 Thursday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 9, Minnesota 4, 1st game Baltimore 5, Pittsburgh 1, 1st game Miami 5, Atlanta 4 L.A. Dodgers 4, Minnesota 3, 12 innings, 2nd game Cincinnati 8, Milwaukee 3 Baltimore 6, Pittsburgh 5, 10 innings, 2nd game Colorado 7, N.Y. Mets 4 Friday’s Games St. Louis (Wainwright 5-1) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 1-3), 1:20 p.m.

Toronto (Morrow 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Cole 2-2), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 2-2) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 0-0) at Miami (Koehler 2-2), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (W.Peralta 3-1) at Cincinnati (Leake 2-2), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Lincecum 1-1) at Atlanta (Minor 0-0), 6:35 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 1-2) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 2-3), 7:40 p.m.

Arizona (Arroyo 1-2) at San Diego (Cashner 2-3), 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games St. Louis (Wacha 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0), 12:05 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 2-3) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 0-3), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-0) at Philadelphia (Burnett 1-1), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Maholm 1-2) at Miami (Ja. Turner 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-0) at Cincinnati (Cueto 2-2), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 0-1) at Atlanta (Teheran 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Mejia 3-0) at Colorado (Morales 3-1), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 0-5) at San Diego (Kennedy 2-3), 7:40 p.m.

Sunday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 3-2) at Miami (Fernandez 4-1), 12:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 2-3) at Atlanta (A.Wood 2-4), 12:35 p.m.

Toronto (McGowan 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 1-2), 12:35 p.m.

Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-1) at Philadelphia (Hamels 0-2), 2:05 p.m.

Arizona (Miley 2-3) at San Diego (T.Ross 3-3), 3:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 4-1) at Cincinnati (Simon 4-1), 3:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-1) at Colorado (Undecided), 3:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 4-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 4-1), 7:05 p.m.

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asked that staff include a before and after photo in the future.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 100 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by George to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $440,000 general obligation bonds (for an essential corporate purpose) of the City of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof. Otto confirmed there would be a $70,000 savings. AYES: Six. Resolution No. NAYS: None.

2014 - 101 adopted.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Chape' to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $580,000 general obligation bonds (for an essential corporate purpose) of the City Of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 102 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $1,490,000 general obligation bonds (for urban renewal purposes) of the City Of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 103 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution Amending Covenants for Fountain Hills Estates, First Addition, in Newton. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 104 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Otto to Introduce a Resolution authorizing payment to Michael Hupfer for investigative services related to Fire Department issues. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 105 adopted.

Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance and Development, outlined the Housing Incentive Program and answered questions for the Council.

Nathan Unsworth, Administrative Parks Superintendent, updated Council on the Emerald Ash Borer status. The Parks Department has identified approximately 300 ash trees on City property. A workshop will be held May 22nd to educate the community.

Katrina Davis, HR Specialist, updated Council on Goal B Action Plan Item: Develop an effective, innovative and professional staff.

During new business, the Mayor indicated he will have an exciting announcement in the future regarding “Get to Know Newton”.

During old business, Price spoke for the Young Professionals regarding the success of the free movie day. He indicated that over 500 tickets were provided with over 400 kids attending.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Chape' to go into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual request a closed session. pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.5(1)(i), Code of Iowa 2013. Mayor Hansen indicated the Council had received permission to move to closed session from the City Attorney.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Motion passed.

The Mayor indicated Council would take a five minute recess to clear the council chambers.

Upon returning to open session, no action was taken and it was moved by Trotter, seconded by Otto, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, City Clerk May 2

firm of Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., whose address is 531 Commercial Street, Suite 250; P.O. Box 2675, Waterloo, IA 50704-2675, telephone (319) 232-3304, facsimile (319) 232-3639.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY IF YOU FILE A THE SALE. WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. You are further notified that unless you serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer on or before June 5, 2014, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in Newton, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 515-286-3394. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-7352942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Clerk of Court Jasper County Courthouse Newton, Iowa IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. May 2, 9, & 16

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lassifieds C Public Notices REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 21, 2014, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen presided. Present Council Members: Price, George, Chape', Otto, Trotter, Mullan.

Absent: None Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

During Citizen Participation. Max Rabourn, 4013 N. 4th Avenue E., spoke regarding the deterioration caused by the salt applied to the streets during the winter. Sara E. Kuhn, 518 N. 11th Avenue E., presented a petition and information requesting the closure of E. 5th Street N. and N. 11th Avenue E. The Mayor indicated that the issue would be presented to the Traffic Safety Committee.

Mayor Hansen issued a proclamation for Arbor Day and Administrative Professionals Week.

Moved by George, seconded by Chape', to approve consent agenda items 4-8.

4. April 07, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5. April 09, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 6. Resolution levying assessments for costs of nuisance abatement and providing for the payment thereof (14-4). Resolution No. 2014 - 091 adopted.

7. Resolution approving the hiring of Randy's Lawn Care and Snow Removal as the Planting Care Contractor for the Newton Downtown SSMID. Resolution No. 2014 - 092 adopted.

8. Approval of Bills AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen, stated this was the time and the place for a public hearing on a Resolution amending the North Central Urban Renewal Area Urban Renewal Plan. There had been no written comment. Moved by Mullan, seconded by Trotter, to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Chape', seconded by Otto, to approve the above Resolution. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 093 adopted.

Mayor Hansen, stated this was the time and the place for a public hearing on a Resolution amending the East-Mart Economic Development Area Urban Renewal Plan. There had been no written comment. Moved by Mullan, seconded by Price, to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Public Hearing was closed. Moved by George, seconded by Otto, to approve the above Resolution. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 094 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Otto, to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance amending the Code Of Ordinances, City Of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 9, “Other Traffic Offenses-Special Yields” by removing yield signs at various intersections. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The second consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Chape', to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance amending the Code Of Ordinances, City Of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding stop signs at various intersections. George asked that additional uncontrolled intersections be reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The second consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by Price, seconded by Chape' to Introduce a Resolution approving the 2014-15 NonUnion Compensation Plan.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 095 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution approving the Main Street Iowa Program Agreement. Chape' currently sits on the Main Street Board and indicated 12 applications were received for the Director positions. They will begin the interviewing process. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 096 adopted.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution approving the purchase of real estate at three locations in the City of Newton from William M. & Janet L. Plumb for the Newton D&D Program. Erin Chambers, Director of Planning and Zoning, indicated the Dangerous and Dilapidated Program is a tool to address eye soars in the community. Planning and Zoning negotiates with the owners based on the land value and demolishes the structures in an attempt to sell the properties. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 097 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution approving services agreement with Sign Pro Designs for the design and installation of Get to Know Newton signage, vehicle wraps, and window decals.

George confirmed that Council will be looking at the full plan prior to authorization. She indicated that the project needs reviewed for a longer life strategy. AYES: Resolution Six. NAYS: None.

No. 2014 - 098 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Price to Introduce a Resolution Approving Telecommunications Licensing Agreement with Iowa Network Services. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 099 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution accepting completion of the Demolition Project 2013-02. Otto asked that staff include a before and after photo in the future.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 100 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by George to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $440,000 general obligation bonds (for an essential corporate purpose) of the City of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof. Otto confirmed there would be a $70,000 savings. AYES: Six. Resolution No. NAYS: None.

2014 - 101 adopted.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Chape' to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $580,000 general obligation bonds (for an essential corporate purpose) of the City Of Newton, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 102 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JASPER COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-8, Plaintiff, vs.

HEATHER M. DARLAND, SPOUSE OF HEATHER M. DARLAND, ESTATE OF JASON WYNTON DARLAND, SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER, JACKSON DARLAND, AUTUMN DARLAND, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PARTIES IN POSSESSION, AND All Unknown claimants, and all Persons Unknown Claiming any Right, Title or Interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jasper County, Iowa, to wit: Lot Sixty-three of West Newton, an Addition to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. EQCV118861 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the above Court, a Petition, in the above-entitled action which prays for judgment in rem and in the principal amount of $167,295.46 plus interest to 03/10/2014 in the amount of $1,585.42, and thereafter at the rate of 6.8% per annum, such amount equaling $9.93 per day, the costs of the action including report of title costs $250.00, pro rata MIP/PMI of $87.16, other fees of $11.25, 9.00, late charges of $59.73, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises at 420 W 1st Ave., Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Sixty-three of West Newton, an Addition to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa.; that the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be foreclosed; that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment; and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Brian G. Sayer, of the law firm of Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., whose address is 531 Commercial Street, Suite 250; P.O. Box 2675, Waterloo, IA 50704-2675, telephone (319) 232-3304, facsimile (319) 232-3639.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: ROBERT J. FINN AND MARY MARGARET FINN REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 10-23-2001 To all persons regarding Robert J. Finn, deceased, who died on or about the 22nd day of September, 2009 and Mary Margaret Finn, deceased, who died on or about the 15th day of January, 2014. You are hereby notified that James D. Finn, Judith M. Meese and Joanne B. Finn-Winton are the co-trustees of the Robert J. Finn and Mary Margaret Finn Revocable Trust Agreement Dated 10-23-2001.

That, at this time, no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced decedent's estate. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of sixty (60) days from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent, spouse of the decedent and beneficiaries under the trust whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or the trust are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned trustee and creditors having claims against the trust must mail them to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, and unless so mailed by the later to occur of sixty (60) days from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 22nd day of April, 2014.

Robert J. Finn and Mary Margaret Finn Revocable Trust Agreement Dated 10-23-2001 James D. Finn, Judith M. Meese, and Joanne B. Finn-Winton, CoTrustees 4186 S. 60th Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208 Randal B. Caldwell, Attorney Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC 211 First Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication May 2, 2014.

April 25 & May 2

PERSONAL

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

In Print and Online Everyday

Northeast

LOST & FOUND

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Thursday, May 1st: 4-8 Friday, May 2nd: 9-6 Saturday, May 3rd: 9-1 Rockwell table saw, left handed golf clubs, desk, wood shelves, exercise equipment, craft and sewing items, baby crib and dresser set, two bouncy seats, bumbo, boppy, bassinet, baby crib, child's rocking chair, newborn – 3 months boy clothing, maternity clothes, day bed, TV stands, lamps, fan, weight bench, luggage, kitchen items, Christmas décor, variety wrapping paper, house décor, men's, women's, young adult name brand and children's clothing, sewing machine and much much more!

304 and 305 E. 24th St. N.

FOUND: OUTRIGGER Pad with pin. 641-7879077.

LOST: HEARING Aid that fits behind the ear. Reward. 792-1920.

LOST: OUR family member Albert. She is a black, 8 pound, female cat. Last seen Tuesday, April 22, near Burger King. Reward.

641-840-2908.

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

BICYCLE

Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Southeast

ANNUAL SPRING GARAGE SALE 29 Families including 2 sets of Quads, Set of Triplets, and 2 sets of Twins Wed. April 30th 5pm-8pm Thurs. May 1st 9am-5pm Fri. May 2nd 9am-5pm Sat. May 3rd 8:30am-Noon

PAINTING

CONCRETE

(Rain Date is May 21-24 with same times for that week!)

NO EARLY SALES! TONS OF CLOTHES OF ALL SIZES! (20 Racks) Lots and Lots of brand name clothes for BOYS and GIRLS (13 racks) from 0-3 months to 5T and from 6x to 20. Children's Place, 77 Kids, Under Armour, Hurley, Gap, RUMM, Old Navy, PS Aero, Carters and many more brand names. Lots of MENS clothes XS-3XL (2 racks), Abercrombie, AE, Hurley, Ecko, South Pole, Aero and much more. Lots of brand name TEEN AND WOMEN (4 racks) clothes from XS-3XL, TONS OF MATERNITY CLOTHES ALSO (1 rack). Lots of baby items, lots of baby/kid toys, baby onesis, Play Kitchen, Doll bed, 3-in-1 smart wheels, cradle swing, Kick-n-Play, baby bath, FP baby rocker, Stand-n-Play, Bouncer, Boppy pillow, Kick-n-Lay, breast pump, stroller/car seat combo, car seat, baby/kids blankets, K'nex Super Mario Race track sets, Thomas trains and tracks, Little Tykes Garden Center, Jumperoo, Legos, fire truck toddler bed with mattress, Kids Kidney table, Men's golf clubs, board games, Kirby vacuum, Rock and Play, baby swing, baby dolls, bouncy seat, baby carrier, kids games/books/movies (many DVD's). dishes, treadmill, bedding, bikes, oak church pew, Christmas items, little kids tutu's, baby crib sets, rug, Lots of kitchen items. Much Much more...come and see what we all have!

LOTS OF SCENTSY ITEMS, PINK ZEBRA ITEMS, THIRTY-ONE ITEMS, ITTY BITTY PRETTY BOWS/LEG WARMERS/BOW HOLDERS, LONGABERGER and many things to decorate with. Tons of other items!!!!

You will be amazed at what you will find! Everything that is left on Friday and Saturday will be ½ off.

(Excluding THIRTY-ONE, BOWS, SCENTSY, PINK KEBRA, LONGABERGER, and a few other items.)

TONS AND TONS OF ITEMS/CLOTHES! COME AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE!!

DO SOME SPRING AND SUMMER SHOPPING FOR THE FAMILY! 724 S 8th Ave E Newton GARAGE SALE Friday, May 2: 9-5 Saturday, May 3: 8-12 Kitchen items, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Hoover Carpet, Shark Steam Mop, Snapper snowblower, computer monitor, purses, Men and women's clothes, much misc.

1403 S. 9th Ave E., Newton

GARAGE SALE Sat., May 3rd: 8-3pm Boating, fishing, camping items. Boat, motor and trailer. Microwaves, tools (some pneumatic), household items.

9976 Hwy 14 S., Monroe

FOUND: BLACK Cell Phone on side walk, by post office in Newton. Call and describe to claim.

641-792-8186.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

LOST & FOUND

Caleris has openings for:

* English Customer Service Position * Spanish/English Bilingual Positions • No Sales involved • Inbound Customer Service • On the Job Training • Excellent Benefit Package offered after probationary period Positions available in multiple departments.

Interview with us to find out more!

Apply to caleris.com/employment (641)236-6808 EOE

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

GOING AWAY but can't take your pet(s) with you?

I come to your home so they don't have to leave theirs.

Hooves and Paws pet services

Fish * Hampters etc. * Snakes * Dogs and cats * Horses * Pet sitting * Walking * Feeding * Playing * Poop scooping.

I do have references, please call Donna at 641-521-7324 ELECTRONICS

EMPLOYMENT

SATELLITE

EMPLOYMENT

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S SECRETARY

Baxter Community School has opening for Middle and High School Principal’s Secretary beginning August 1, competitive salary and benefits, 10 ½ month contract.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and references to Mr. Rob Luther, Secondary Principal, 202 E State St, Baxter, IA 50028 or rluther@baxter.k12.ia.us

by May 12 at 3 p.m.

For questions, call 641-227-3103.

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EMPLOYMENT

TILLING

EMPLOYMENT

COOK

Newton Health Care Center is currently seeking a part-time individual that can prepare meals for our residents.

Apply in person Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208 or email: imgcares.com E.O.E.

GARDEN TILLING John Deere Equipment 641-792-8860

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

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

EMPLOYMENT

CNA

Part time positions are available on the evening and overnight shifts at Park Centre. A passion for working with older adults is essential. Prior experience preferred but not required.

Please apply in person at Park Centre, 500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 or online at www.wesleylife.org EOE. Drug and Tobacco-free work environment.

Director of Nursing Seeking RN to lead nursing department for Skilled Nursing Facility with a Secured Dementia Unit Long Term Care Experience Required Management Experience Preferred Please send resume to: Attn: Eric Olson, Administrator Careage of Newton 2130 West 18th Street South Newton, IA 50208 (641)-791-1127 (641)-791-7147 careage@ahahealthcare.com

RN

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. We have one position open for a Charge Nurse, part-time to full-time hours, day shift or evening shift.

Nelson Manor is a very nice privately owned & operated 36 bed skilled nursing facility with consistent, caring staff. We care about the people who work here & residents that live here.

Surveys have been great, 2013 deficiency free.

Please send resume or questions to Gena Franklin or Amber Evans at nelsonmanor@hotmail.com or Nelson Manor 1500 1st Ave E. Newton, Iowa 50208

55 OR OLDER? LOW INCOME? WANT TO WORK? WE CAN HELP! AARP FOUNDATION SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM For more information call 844-562-2917

WANTED

RENTALS

RENTALS

CLOTHES LINE Poles in good condition. Pedestal Terrarium in good condition. 791-9573.

2 BEDROOM, ground floor apartment. Stove, refrigerator. Easy access with garage option. $395/month. References required. 792-4388 2 BEDROOM Trailer.

Water Paid, no pets. $400/month. 3118 Hwy F48 W #8.

641-792-3445

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

641-792-4000.

GARAGE REFRIGERATOR, Free, for hauling.

641-840-0687.

LEGO DUPLO building blocks.

641-792-5217.

MATURE RETIRED couple moving to Central Iowa, wanting house to rent. The only requirement is, a double garage or out building.

Neat, handy, likes yard work. 641-521-4922.

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

ARE YOU A NONPROFIT OR PUBLIC ORGANIZATION? Like helping mature workers get training to secure employment?

Need reliable temporary workers at no cost?

The AARP Foundation SCSEP is a work training program for eligible job seekers age 55 and over and we are looking for Host Agencies.

Call 1-844-562-2917 for more information

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

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 301.

PINE GROVE NURSERY Looking for help with landscaping. Please call for details. 515-770-8459

HIRING FULL Time Drivers to haul the US Mail out of Des Moines, IA with a $500 SIGN ON BONUS! Pay is $19.24/hr plus $4.98 HWP. Yearly average is $52,000-$58,000 plus benefits. Excellent Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K, paid vacation, paid personal days, and paid holidays. If interested, please apply online at www.alanritchey.com EOE M/W/Vet/Disability

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

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

WANTED

GOOD USED, working Refrigerator. No side by sides. 515-661-3774.

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

WANTED: 16-204 Ft. Enclosed Cargo Trailer. 641831-9571.

For More Information, (641)792-3121 ext. 301

OLD FARM Toy Tractors, trucks, implements, and advertising items.

641526-3050.

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

641-4856591.

FREE

FREE KITTENS: Eating good and ready to go to a good home. 4 Black and white spotted, 1 gray, and 1 calico. 641-791-1609.

HOSTAS- YOU dig. 641792-2977.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

OFFICE NURSE Maintenance Technician Park Centre in Newton has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Maintenance Technician.

Ideal candidates will possess technical knowledge of maintenance systems including knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems and general carpentry skills.

Successful candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff and a demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Minimum requirements include a minimum of two years of experience.

To apply send resume to Park Centre, 500 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 or online at www.wesleylife.org EOE. Drug and Tobaccofree work environment.

RN/LPN

Jasper County Health Services is now accepting applications for a 4 day per week office nurse (R.N, L.P.N., C.M.A.).

Jasper County Health Services offers a generous benefit package that includes semi-annual cash incentives, paid sick time, paid vacation, holidays, etc.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, including salary requirements to: Mark Thayer 300 N. 4th Ave. E Ste#200 Newton, IA 50208 or email mark@newtonclinic.com CNA

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

The expanding campus of Newton Village, a senior housing ministry of Elim Care, is currently hiring nursing staff for our new 24 bed skilled nursing building opening in late May! We seek compassionate care-givers who understand the importance of communication with residents, families and staff.

The expanding campus of Newton Village, a senior housing ministry of Elim Care, is currently hiring nursing staff for our new 24 bed skilled nursing building opening in late May! We seek compassionate care-givers who understand the importance of communication with residents, families and staff.

Full-time and Part-time days/night positions!

Full-time and Part-time days/evenings/night positions!

RN/LPN

• Current Iowa Licence • 2 yr LTC experience preferred • Excellent assessment, communication and customer service skills.

We offer a competitive salary and complete benefit package within a great team environment. Our senior living campus is building on a reputation for quality care and entering an exciting new chapter in service expansion. If you are looking for an opportunity to join care facility committed to compassion, excellence and innovation, we want to hear from you!

Apply online or send resume to Brenda Colvin, Administrator, Newton Village Health Care Center, 110 N. 5th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 E-mail: bcolvin@elimcare.org Ph: 641-792-0226 www.elimcare.org EOE/AA *A Drug Free Workplace

CNA • IA CNA certification required • 1 + yr LTC experience preferred • Strong communication skills, teamwork and flexibility We offer a competitive salary and complete benefit package within a great team environment. Our senior living campus is building on a reputation for quality care and entering an exciting new chapter in service expansion. If you are looking for an opportunity to join care facility committed to compassion, excellence and innovation, we want to hear from you!

Apply online or send resume to Brenda Colvin, Administrator, Newton Village Health Care Center, 110 N. 5th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 E-mail: bcolvin@elimcare.org Ph: 641-792-0226 www.elimcare.org EOE/AA *A Drug Free Workplace

Clean, Modern, Quiet 1 Bedroom Apartment

• Free Heat & Laundry 24 Hours • Access Free Wi Fi & Exercise Equipment in Community Room • Limited Access Entry • Off Street Parking

USED SELF Propelled Lawn Mower.

641-7924718.

WANTED TO buy Chicken Boarder. 792-5896.

MISCELLANEOUS

Downtown Living

Flexible Short Term Lease Available

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

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

Within the Newton city limits are required to obtain rental permit.

Failing to do so is violation of ordinance 21.0105 and is subject to fine.

Please call the Newton Fire Department during business hours for a fire inspection and issuance of rental permit.

Bristol Square Apartments

Peck Properties, LLC 315 1st St. S., Newton

792-0910

– Now ReNtiNg – 3 Bedroom Townhomes With Attached Garage, Dishwasher, Microwave, Patio, Washer/Dryer, 1 1/2 Baths, And Central Air Conditioning, No Pets Allowed Income Guidelines Apply-E.H.O CIRHA Vouchers Accepted.

Meadow Wood of Newton

Call Today!

641-791-2243

www.newburyliving.com

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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

MIDTOWN APARTMENTS Conveniently located on the Square in Newton Iowa. We have furnished and unfurnished apartments with all utilities paid. 1st and 13th months free with signed lease.

On-site management and security, 24 hr. laundry, and convenient parking.

Call for more info

forestview@perryreid.com

EXCEPTIONAL OFFICE/COMMERCIAL space for rent in Newton. Great exposure to First Avenue.

641-521-8805 EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Lynnville-Sully Community School District Job Openings K-12 Academic Interventionist: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks an associate to serve as K-12 Academic Interventionist for 2014-2015.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: social work, education or school guidance counseling. The Academic Interventionist will support the work of the district’s K-12 Guidance Counselor as well as provide direct academic and behavioral interventions to individual/groups of students.

Start Date: August 20, 2014; End Date: May 22, 2015.

Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday – Friday).

Hourly Rate: $19.50 per hour. Application deadline: May 13, 2014. Send a letter of interest, resume, and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com Application may be found on the school district web site: www.lshawks.org High School Wrestling Cheer Coach: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a High School Wrestling Cheer Coach for the 2014-2015 season. Wrestling season begins on November 17, 2014 and ends on February 21, 2015. Coaching stipend: $526.00. Application Deadline: May 13, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

Application and job description may be found on the school district web site: www.lshawks.com Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com High School Drama Sponsor: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a High School Drama Sponsor for the 2014 Fall Musical. Deb Merrill, L-S Vocal Music Teacher, co-directs the Fall Musical. Stipend: $1,263. Application Deadline: May 13, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

Application may be found on the school district web site: www.lshawks.com Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com High School Color Guard Sponsor: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a High School Color Guard sponsor for the 2014-2015 school year. The Color Guard sponsor will work directly with Chris Copeland, L-S Band Director, on the marching band show. Start Date: August 4, 2014; End Date: October 24, 2014. Stipend: $158. Application Deadline: May 13, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

Application may be found on the school district web site: www.lshawks.com Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

14 FT ALUMINUM Fishing boat and trailer, Johnson 6 HP gas motor, bow mount foot controlled trolling motor, hand controlled trolling motor, depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1,800.

641-792-0378.

Leave message.

2 CEMETERY Lots in Memorial Gardens, both for $900. 792-1920.

KENWOOD 5 Disc CD changer $30. 791-7190.

GE PROFILE black Stove $75 or OBO. Wood Burning Stove with glass door $100 or OBO. Front Bumper for '94 Ford $25.

641-521-2189.

BIONAIRE ROOM air Cleaner with remote, used only 2 months. $20. 641792-2977.

BLACK & Decker Cordless Weed Whacker $20. Euro 3-D Trail Lights for Chevrolet s-10, new $80. 30 x30 Card table $10. 792-8017.

STAINLESS STEEL Kitchen Sink, good condition, includes drain plumbing, mounting hardware, and strainer baskets. $35.

641-791-2220.

NEW BRAKE for 8N Ford Tractor. $15. 641-7929683.

NEW STYLE High-top dark wood Dining Table & 4 chairs. $250 or OBO. 641-891-0473.

REMINGTON 870 Wing master 12 gage, 28” barrel with Hastings Rifled slug barrel $400 or OBO. 641275-5188.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 STEEL PIPE, cable, rod, angle & channel iron. Trailer house frame 78”w x 34 feet long. Old car parts.

Hydralic pumps, motors, hoses, valves. Rebuilt Hydrastat rear-end for Torowheel Horse #416 - #520 641-793-2955.

VHS DISNEY Movies: $2. each or 3 @ $5. Finding Nemo, Hercules, Return of JaFar, James and the Giant Peach, Flubber, The Great Mouse Detective, Lady and the Tramp II, Bambi; Gravitation Game $5. 32 Stamping Blocks, small to Large $20. Childs folding lawn chair $4. 2757600.

ATV TIRES Carlisle Trail Wolf, 2 5x10-12, still new. $140. 641-521-0195.

BATTERY MOWER with 3 batteries $250. 2 Cement garden Benches $20 each.

Garden outhouse – full size $150. TV Ears $50.

641-259-2673.

DROP LEAF Wooden Table and 4 chairs. 7925819.

ENGLAND SOFA/QUEEN Sleeper, clean $125 or OBO. 4 Ethan Allen wooden dining chairs $100 or OBO. Basset China Hutch, pecan with light $125 or OBO. Octagon dining table, pecan $50 or OBO. 2 Lazy Boy rocker/recliners, light brown tweed, clean $50 each. No Text Please.

641-831-9571 or 641-4551151.

DALE EARNHARDT Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $15 each. Portable Massage table, black, only used twice $135. 515-313-7803.

2009 HONDA ACCORD EXL 4 DOOR, MYSTIC GREEN, FULLY LOADED. 71,000 MILES, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL, HEATED MIRRORS, 6 DISC CHANGER, SUNROOF. BRAND NEW TIRES AND BATTERY INSTALLED FEBRUARY 2014.

ASKING $13,500 OR OBO. KBB VALUES AT $14,881.

NEED TO UPGRADE TO A LARGE VEHICLE. PLEASE CALL: 641-417-0140 OR 641521-8152.

REAL ESTATE

1976 Cutlass Supreme 350 OLDS Auto.

Fresh rebuild on motortrans. 65,000 miles on car, Charcoal grey with red interior. Call 515-729-3073 or 641-521-1588. $3,800.00 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

FOR SALE: 2BR, 2bath older mobile home. Good condition, will sell reasonably. Located in Deer Run Estates, Colfax. 563-3570487 or 515-210-2835 FOR SALE: Late model 2BR, 2bath mobile home.

16x80, good condition.

Deer Run Estates, Colfax.

563-357-0487 or 515-2102835 FSBO BEAUTIFUL ranch style home, corner lot, 916 East 17th Street North. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, basement, oversize garage, paved area for RV. Priced for quick sale. $139,800. Call 602-320-7300 for appointment.

AUTOMOTIVE

2008 SUNSET Creek by Sunny Brook, 27' travel trailer, 12' slide out, walk in shower, regular size bed, sofa, and table make into a bed. 2 platform rockers and TV included, electric front jack, good condition, $12,000. Call 641-7924935 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

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

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

112 E. 4th St. S. • Newton, IA 50208

641-792-4880

NEED A HOME? WE CAN HELP! • Sincerity • Truthfulness • Experience • Professionalism

Lisa McKinney 641-521-7245 lisa.mckinney7245@gmail.com

Susan K. Forbes 641-791-2360 BestMove4Homes.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Koni Bunse 641-417-0113 hometonewton.com

AUTOMOTIVE

1968 BLUE Ford Mustang Convertible. 60,000 miles, 289 Automatic. 641-7924481 or 641-521-7813

2007 CHEVY COBALT, RED, 121,2112 MILES. IN GREAT SHAPE. PERFECT FOR ANYONE WANTING A FABULOUS RUNNING CAR WITH UNBEATABLE GAS MILEAGE. WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE OUR FAMILY IS GROWING AND WE UPGRADED TO A LARGER VEHICLE. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (409) 789-3825 REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL

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

1730 1st Ave. E.

Lease Available • 7800 SF • Excellent Condition

RETAIL BUILDING

• Great Location • Excellent Quality • +/- 16,000 SF

COMMERCIAL

1223-1227 1st Ave. E.

• Will Divide • Priced to Sell

1800 S. 12th Ave W.

• +/- 1,590 SF unfinished • Convenient I-80 location

INDUSTRIAL

641-521-3378 for more information.

BIRKENHOLZ REALTY

LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE Barb Barr 641-521-0512

REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS NEW LISTING

www.barbbarr.com

6019 Hwy T12 N. $179,900 Tucked in the trees is a beautiful brick ranch on 2.4 acres with a large shop & finished lower level.

712 E. 5th St S. $72,900 Don’t miss this home.

New siding, windows & roof. Heated 2 car garage.

Private patio area.

Must see!

For a free Comparative Market Analysis visit

http://rem.ax/1es9k9u www.move2newton.com

1217 1st Ave. E.

Lease or buy • Motivated Seller • Excellent Location

RETAIL LEASED

114 W. 4th St. S.

• Leased investment • Central business district • Take a look!

DOWNTOWN OFFICE

102 First St. N.

• +/- 1,720 SF condo • Convenient location

RESTAURANT LEASE

1820 S. 12th Ave W.

• +/- 5344 SF per tenant specs • Convenient I-80 location

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109 E. 3rd St. S.

• Priced to sell • Downtown location • 8,448 + SF

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

301 1st St. S.

• +- 7020 SF • Priced to Sell • Apartments & Office

OFFICE LEASE

1804 S. 12th Ave W.

• +/- 1,295 SF nice office • Convenient I-80 location

I-80 STORE

1205 W. 19th St S.

• +/- 1,614 SF retail • Affordable lease

QUALITY OFFICE

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910 N. 19th Ave. E.

• For Sale/Lease • +/- 29,900 SF

I-80 Exit 168 Speedway Dr. • +/- 3.87 acres • Will subdivide

1802 S 12th Ave. W.

• +/- 1,600 SF • Turn Key Space

BIRKENHOLZ REALTY

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

Astrograph Friday, May 2, 2014

109 E. 3rd St S.

Call Dick Boggess, Broker Associate

COMMERCIAL

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TWO Taurus SHO's. 1993 Ford Taurus SHO: 81200+ one owner miles. Manual 5 speed overdrive transmission. All options except sunroof. Ultra red crimson color. Very clean, good to excellent condition. Included owners manual, Ford repair manual, Chiltion repair manual, purchase papers, repair records, original floor mats, and 1993 magazine articles. Vehicle is ready to drive anywhere.

1995 SHO: Parts car with lots of good parts. Bad engine and automatic transmission. Good Body, glass, wheels, and more. Asking $3995 for both cars. 641791-2220.

AUTOMOTIVE

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1207 1st Ave. E.

Commercial Building

Motivated Seller Make Offer!

REAL ESTATE

BIRKENHOLZ REALTY

Judy Ogier 641-521-7778

8,448 SF of affordable downtown space.

Use for storage, retail, etc.

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The sociable Gemini moon is a busybody. It won’t be hard to learn what everyone is up to, because most are inclined to talk openly and share widely. Those with a more private nature will find it challenging to hide out or duck attention, but if they are clever, they can effectively divert the focus from themselves to the hot topics of the day.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 2). You’ll be persuasive and outspoken as you take charge of your personal life this year. Because you make proper use of what’s in hand this month, you’ll be given more resources in June. In July, you’ll play a high stakes game.

The stylish choices you make in September will lead to special invitations. Cancer and Scorpio people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 3, 22, 24, 38 and 18.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t have to change to meet the demands swirling around you. You’re the stable rock in the middle now,

and more than one person will anchor around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Do you really need someone to perform a ritual of contrition and appeasement in order to help you move past hurtful history? It may seem like overkill, and yet closure will be linked to a symbolic gesture.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re not worried about what’s in it for you, and that’s precisely why you’ll be promoted to a position of authority.

People trust that you’ll make an impact that benefits all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve already overcome enough in your life to realize that some of the things that people call “obstacles” are merely speed bumps in the road that are best taken slowly, though stopping is unnecessary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). You live in a great moment in history among admirable people.

There are those around

you who claim otherwise, and you will do well to avoid them and continue searching for likeminded souls.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll lean on your communicative talents.

Whatever your role, you relate better to the role of “friend” and “companion” than you do to the title you’re supposed to be filling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll handle responsibilities and chores with the aplomb of a person planning on running for office. You’re not in it for the glory or the votes, though — you just have a lot of energy at your disposal today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll inspire smiles and provide relief. You’ll be successful in a dozen small ways, especially if it’s your job to care for, educate or feed people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Consistency is what matters now.

The job at hand is not easy, nor is it hard. It

does, however, take a great deal of integrity to keep showing up strong time after time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). It’s the little things that bond you to a certain person — the private joke, the opinion you share with a glance, the thought that pops into both of your minds at once. There’s magic in these details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have a soft spot for the oppressed or abandoned and a talent for relating to misfits.

Your life will be made richer by your experiences on the fringe.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Usually it is pointless to wonder after the fact whether a deal you made is a good one.

However, today provides you with a certain amount of wiggle room and perhaps a loophole that warrants a reassessment.

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

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

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (one mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Wanda Seydel. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:30 Junior Choir; 9:15 Sunday School; 10:30 Worship.

Sunday after Memorial Day through Labor Day: 9:30 Worship; Women’s Fellowship First Thursday 2pm. Sunday’s in July feature 10:30 prayer and study of the Lords Prayer.

Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 95th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

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

Call 641-792-2473.

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

Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Interim Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641-521-9294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am.

Lunch Served at noon. Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor, 674-3752. Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:30 am; Eve. Service 6:00 pm. Wed., 7:00 pm Hour of Power.

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

Sunday until service time.

Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Cheryl Palmer, Doug Cupples Ministers 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship. Bible study and fellowship follow morning service. Mid-week Service 7pm Wednesday with Merlin Hamilton.

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

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am nursery, kids, young adult, middle adult & adult classes; 10:30am Morning worship; Worship Lit Saturday’s 7:00pm; Open Hand Supper 3rd Saturday of the month 6:00pm.

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 6:00 pm Sunday Evening worship.

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

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

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

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

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

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 7927113.Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

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

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

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank, Youth Pastor Jason Burns. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 p Evening service, 6 p.m.

Christians in Action grades 6-12, Wed. Awana at 6:15 p.m. during school year, Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service;10:30 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Village & Sunday School. 10:15 Worship. 11:30am coffee fellowship. 5:45pm Wed; Family Unity Night. Thurs; 6:00 Choir Practice, 7:10 Atonement Practice. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided.

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

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

641-792-3934. All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org/ First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E Newton Interim Pastor Linda CurtisStolper Adult Sunday School 9AM Kids Action Hour 9:15AM Worship 10:30AM Fellowship 11:30AM Nursery Provided Handicapped Accessible Everyone Welcome! Mens Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30AM & 9AM Womens Bible Study Wed 9:30AM WOW Wed 4:30PM 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter 217 S. Main Baxter, Rollin Watters, pastor, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

First United Methodist 210 N. 2nd Ave E. Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM Fellowship 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Youth Group 6:00 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9:00 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call 792-4470.

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

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

10:10 am service.

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

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

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

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

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

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

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15-11:15 am; Pastor Timothy Peter; Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Worship Service/Children’s Church; Nursery provided.

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

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M-TH pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354 Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Luke United Methodist 501 E. 19th St. N., Pastor Rev. Audrey Young, 8:00 am worship followed by Coffee time. 9:15 am Sunday School for all ages, including two adult classes.

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

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

792-6971. Rev. John Thorpe, Rector, Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 am Morning Prayer; Wed. 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Saturday Evening Worship Service 5:30 p.m.

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

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

8 Bible studies call 594-4440.

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

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

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org Wittemberg Church Rt. 1, Newton, pastor Rev. Roger K. Swanson 10:15 am Worship.

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