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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Jasper County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Dennis Parrott runs test ballots through a machine Wednesday in his office. The county has already had more than 900 requests for Democratic Party primary ballots, and the 858 requests for Democratic ballots among House District 29 residents, through Monday, are the most among Iowa’s 100 House districts.

Iowa House 29 absentee ballot requests lead state County has surpassed 900 in Democratic ballot requests

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News There have been more Democratic Party absentee ballot requests among Iowa House District 29 voters than in any other House district in Iowa, according to information released by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office regarding the upcoming June 7 primary.

As of Monday night, District 29 Democrats had requested 878 absentee ballots. That’s more than any of the state’s other 99 districts, including all the districts in Des Moines — even District 41, where there were 865 requests.

The District 29 Democratic primary is a race between incumbent Rep. Dan Kelley and challenger Wes Breckenridge, who both live in Newton.

Jasper County Auditor and Commissioner of

Elections Dennis Parrott said increased interest in contested primaries is typical. The District 29 House of Representatives seat and a Jasper County Board of Supervisors seat are both contested in the June 7 primary.

However, for a district that includes Jasper County — the 18th most populated county in Iowa at about 36,000 people — to be leading in absentee requests requires a great deal of public interest. As of Monday, Black Hawk County, which has a population about four times Jasper County, had 229 Democratic absentee ballots requested and 119 returned.

“There is, in some ways, no historical comparison for this race, because district lines have been redone since the last contested party primary on either side,” Parrott said. “But the

House race is very contentious and having a challenged primary tends to drive voter turnout up.”

The numbers of requests and ballots submitted are far more than in recent elections, Parrott said. The District 29 Democratic nomination hasn’t been contested in a regular primary cycle since boundaries were re-drawn following the 2010 U.S. Census.

Breckenridge said it’s exciting to see a large number of absentee requests and encouraging early voting has been an important part of his campaign.

“It really shows the voters are engaged and want their voices heard,” Breckenridge said. “I believe it shows the desire for positive change and representation that listens and works for them. There are many issues facing our county and state and everyone must work together toward solutions.”

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Forebays and impoundments were some of the words mentioned Wednesday at an informational event held regarding a large-scale planned improvement to a county resource.

The Mariposa Lake Restoration Project is a joint effort between Jasper County Conservation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Aimed at improving water quality and creating better recreational opportunities at the lake and the county park where it exists, the project is an expensive, multi-phase affair, and an informational open house was held Wednesday at the Newton Armory to help answer the public’s questions about the project.

“Our goal is longterm improvement, and for the lake and the park to help improve the quality of life in Jasper County,”

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News About 20 people came to the Newton Armory on Wednesday to hear Iowa DNR and Shive-Hattery Engineering personnel answer questions and provide information about the planned Mariposa Lake Restoration Project.

said George Antoniou, a lake restoration manager program planner for the Iowa DNR. MARIPOSA | 3A

Showing its true colors

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News A building along Newton’s North Second Avenue, east of the courthouse square and housing Lederman Bonds and the Book Trader, had much of its aluminum paneling removed by a contractor Wednesday, revealing windows and the colors and construction materials of the past. Watch a video of the work at bit.ly/20a465G

Meet the candidates: Iowa House District 28 Newton Daily News Editor’s Note: Today’s Q&A features responses from Lois DeWaard and Martin Duffy who are both vying for the Democratic nomination for the Iowa House District 28 in the June 7 primary election.

The winner will challenge incumbent Rep. Greg Heartsill (D-Columbia) in the November general election.

Q. What do you feel are the three most important issues Iowa will be facing during your term as a state representative? How do you plan to address those issues?

A. Lois DeWaard Providing adequate funding for public education Ad-

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Duffy

dressing water quality Addressing middle class issues I plan to address all three issues by working to find common ground among all parties involved and then build consensus through education and advocacy. Previously, more things got done in state government because both sides of an issue were more willing to compromise than they are

today. Common sense would encourage compromise on both sides to get a bill passed.

I would also encourage Iowa agriculture to be the leader in providing innovative solutions to address the water quality issue. Proactive involvement will result in solutions that are more farmer friendly as well as environmentally sound. Cities and environmental groups need to be willing to work with agriculture to find solutions instead of pointing fingers and filing lawsuits. Iowa’s corporations have received $400 million in tax breaks since 2011 including property tax relief. Common sense dictates it is time to deal with issues of average Iowans including the shrinking middle class and stagnant wages. A

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A. Martin Duffy The most important issues Iowa will face during my term as a state representative are funding for education, mental health issues, and clean water. Small schools like Linnville-Sully, Twin Cedars, Melcher Dallas, Pleasantville and Prairie City-Monroe will face a challenge to survive in the face of the current under-funding of public schools.

This is not how we achieve the “WORLD CLASS EDUCATION” the Governor keeps saying he wants. His actions

speak louder than his words.

It’s time for a change. The state is ranked 48th for psychiatric care. We have no plan for this state-wide need. The schools have many children that need help and Area Education Agency services have been cut. We are going to pay a heavy price in the future for ignoring the mental health of our citizens. Clean water is a must, so we should help farmers and cities find scientific answers. With proper funding, I’m confident Iowa State University will come up with a plan. We live in the greatest nation in the world. Why must we choose between education and clean water. Why can’t we have both?

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Summer diets: Mediterranean

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By Jenny Thompson Newton Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Did you know that May is Mediterranean Diet Month? The Mediterranean diet is characterized by fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dried beans, fresh seafood, herbs and spices, lowfat dairy products and heart-healthy fats such as olive and canola oil.

Spring is a great time to focus on this fresh, tasty and healthy way to eat.

The Mediterranean diet is much more than what you might think of when you hear the word “diet” — it is a healthy eating lifestyle that has been shown to reduce risk of numerous diseases. In fact, an analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults showed that people who followed the Mediterranean diet had lower risk of death from heart disease and cancer. They were also at lower risk of getting Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s diseases. In addition, a growing body of evidence suggests the Mediterranean diet may benefit brain health by improving cognitive function, memory and alertness.

Ready to reap the rewards of this healthful diet? Here are some tips to get you started.

Cycle Wednesdays — 5:45 to 6:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays — 6:15 to 7 p.m.

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and rides.

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It’s time to strengthen your core. Look and feel stronger as we combine exercises that tighten and tone your mid-section. Exercises will be performed standing, seated and lying on a mat to challenge you even further.

Submitted Photo A Mediterranean salad with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, peppers, olives and corn with an oil-based dressing is a healthy main course at any meal this summer.

etables at every meal, and enjoy them for quick, healthy snacks as well.

ga-3 fats. Try grilled salmon, pasta topped with shrimp or fish tacos.

Go whole grain: Choose whole grain breads, cereals and pasta. Try other whole grains too, including brown rice, quinoa and farro.

Choose healthy fats: Mono- and poly-unsaturated fats from olive oil and canola oil are the added fats of choice in the Mediterranean diet. When cooking, swap butter for olive or canola oil to get the heart-healthy benefits of these healthier fats.

Bring out the beans: Dried beans and lentils are low in calories, but full of fiber, protein and other important nutrients. Try a black bean chili, or top your salad with chickpeas.

Make fish your new meat: Seafood is packed with protein and a topsource of healthy ome-

Focus on produce: Include fruits and veg-

Go nuts: Nuts and seeds are sources of healthy fats, as well as fiber and protein. Since nuts are calorie-dense, limit servings to one to two ounces a day to get their nutritional benefits without breaking

the calorie bank.

While all nuts have nutritional benefits, walnuts contain more brainand hearthealthy omega-3 fats than any other nut.

One ounce of walnuts (about 12 to 14 walnut halves) contains a whopping 2.5 grams of alpha-linolenic acid — making them an excellent food to help you meet or exceed recommended intake levels of 1.1 to 1.6 grams per day.

In celebration of National Walnut Day Sunday, why not pair a walnut green beans with your favorite baked or broiled fish for a delicious dinner the Mediterranean diet way?

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

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NHS has 168 students graduating Sunday Maytag Bowl is planned site

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News For the 141st time, Newton High School is about to send a class of graduates on its way.

Sunday’s NHS Class of 2016 ceremony is set for 3 p.m. at its

traditional site — the Maytag Bowl. In case of another one of May’s traditions — inclement weather — the ceremony will be held in the same NHS gym, where the ceremony ended up being held the past two years.

The gym is where many attendees will first meet Sunday.

The school district will operate a free shuttle bus service between the high school and

File photo Newton High School’s 2015 graduating class moves its tassels at the end of its ceremony. NHS’s 168-member Class of 2016 graduates Sunday at 3 p.m.

Ballots Continued from Page 1A Kelley said he, too, has encouraged early voting. He said he’s been walking door to door throughout Jasper County, meeting with voters and discussing their ideas.

“Many have requested ballots by mail as a sure way to cast their vote for me so I can continue to fight for schools, healthcare, clean water, and local jobs,” Kelley

Mariposa Continued from Page 1A “Iowans tend to recreate about 20 miles from home. So the goals of this open house are to make the public more familiar with the park, and how more opportunities can be created there.”

Located about nine miles northeast of Newton and best accessed by Highway T12, Mariposa Park and lake within it, known as Ken Wolfe Lake, hasn’t been modified in needed ways in many ways, if at all, since it was created in 1952.

The main component

the Maytag Bowl, beginning at 1:45 p.m. and continuing until the 3 p.m. ceremony start time.

This year’s commencement speaker will be Savannah Eadens. She is graduating with a host of honors and scholarships, and she will attend Columbia College Chicago in the fall; her commencement address is titled “A Roller Coaster Ride.”

Senior class president Grace Coen will also speak, and vice president Jake Bennet will read a poem. There will be music from both the varsity choral and combined bands.

This year’s valedictorians are Coen, Kate Wyre, Becca Gibson, Sierra Griffith, Alex Hutchinson, Jaci Reeves, Hannah Rhoads and Bryce Tish.

Wyre will read the names of each of the 168 graduates.

NHS principal Bill Peters, who will also speak, said the Class of 2016 is leaving with many college credits already earned, and will benefit from $2.7 million in scholarships so far.

The Class of 2016’s motto, taken from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” is “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

said. “I’m proud to run a low-budget, grassroots campaign. I have the best volunteers in the county and state behind me. This is how winning elections is done right.”

The Iowa House District 29 Democratic race is certainly helping keep Parrott’s office busy.

There were 941 requests for Democratic Party primary absentee ballots between the time the ballots were first available late last month and Wednesday afternoon.

There were only 58

requests for Republican ballots during that span in the county, and there were only 41 requests for Republican ballots among District 29 residents in Iowa.

Patrick Payton is running unopposed for the GOP nomination and the chance to face either Kelley or Breckenridge in the general election.

There have also been 515 ballots already submitted, either by mail or through the early voting station set up at the auditor’s office, located

will be dredge about 150,000 cubic yards of material that has built up on the floor of the lake.

There are also improvements planned to the wetland area above the lake, the earthen dam, the boating and fishing areas and the drainage pipes. There were about 20 people signed in at one point late in the event, ranging in age from small children interested in the playground area to retired residents generally interested in the project.

The projected cost is about $2.2 million, to be split between Jasper

County Conservation, the DNR and multiple grants. It’s projected to begin in the spring of next year and last through the summers of both 2017 and 2018.

Another open house informational meeting is planned for either late summer or early fall of this year.

For more information about the project, contact Jasper County Conservation Director Keri Van Zante at 641792-9780 or kvanzante@ co.jasper.ia.us.

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

Newton High School graduation traffic route Newton High School graduation Ceremony: 3 p.m. Sunday, Maytag Bowl A specific traffic pattern and shuttle service will be used during Newton High School’s 3 p.m. graduation ceremonies Sunday at Maytag Park.

Beginning at noon, West Third Street South from Eighth Avenue to Maytag Park will be one-way south, and West Second Street South will be one-way north between 11th Avenue and Eighth Avenue. Also, South 11th Avenue — between Third and Fourth Streets West — will be closed beginning at noon.

Drivers having proper passes for their vehicles should display them to gain admittance to the park after 1 p.m.

The school district will again provide free shuttle service to and from the ceremonies. The shuttle service will begin at 1:45 p.m. and continue until the beginning of the ceremony at 3 p.m. Buses will begin return trips to the high school parking lots immediately following the ceremony.

Those planning to use the shuttle service should park in the front high school lot and board buses near the flag pole.

A bus equipped for physically disabled persons will be available.

In the event of a forecast for inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the NHS gym, and the front-circle lot will be reserved for handicapped parking only.

There are no tickets required for admission to graduation, whether it’s held at the park or the high school gym.

Prior to Sunday’s ceremony, which is for graduates from the main NHS campus, 22 students are set to graduate from the Basics & Beyond program on Friday morning in an 11 a.m. ceremony in the Maytag Auditorium at Newton DMACC. They receive regular Newton High School diplomas, and are counted as

on the second floor of the county courthouse.

Democratic Party primary ballots account for 488 of that total.

“I’m sure that having two contested supervisors primaries is driving up our county’s total,” Parrott said.

Absentee ballots can be obtained by mail calling the office at 641-7927016 and requesting an absentee ballots request form be mailed. The voter then completes the information on the request form and mails

part of each year’s graduating class.

There are no tickets and no charge for admission to commencement, whether it’s held at the park or in the high school gym.

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

the ballot request form back to the auditor’s office — with a postmark date no later than June 6 — and an absentee ballot will be mailed to them.

Those wishing to vote by absentee ballot may do so personally in the auditor’s office of the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A registered voter must be registered as either a Democrat or a Re-

publican and vote that specific party’s ballot for the primary election. Be sure to mark the party designation box on the absentee ballot request form.

It is not necessary to fill out a new registration form to switch parties or to switch from independent to either Democrat or Republican. This can be done on the absentee ballot request.

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

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Luke Monat of Shive-Hattery Engineering, left, speaks with area landowners Dennis and Linda Van Maanen during Wednesday’s Mariposa Lake Restoration Project informational Open House. About 20 people came to the Newton Armory for the event.

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Trending Mike Mendenhall

riving home from the grocery store is a pretty mundane task.

I shop for my basics at a store on Fleur Drive on Des Moines’ southwest side and the drive home along the river is always pleasant — minus the traffic.

Recently, I’ve had something new to enjoy on the route home. A 200foot mural painted and designed by Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus was steadily making process.

The teens partnered with local graffiti artists to craft an abstract homage to poets, human rights and their school.

It’s been reported the graffiti art project cost nearly $1,000 and students

spent 100 man hours to create the painting which coated the retaining wall below the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. bridge. The project was approved by the district’s school board and had initial support from the city administrator.

But now it’s gone.

Des Moines’ public works department graffiti removal workers covered the mural over the weekend with beige paint. The city has said follow-up emails to gain approval for the project were sent to the wrong address. When the city didn’t respond, the prior conversations and school board approval gave the students and teachers confidence the project was good to go. But

the mural’s removal is more complicated than miscommunication.

The incident shows the resistance society has for graffiti as an art form and its frequent association with gang activity. In Newton, there are walls in the city celebrating Cardinal Pride painted by students during community service days. A similar mural highlighting the best of Newton graces a wall on city’s the eastern entryway which encloses an asphalt and concrete plant — also created by local youth. The mural in Des Moines was presenting a similar message only in an more abstract art form.

The city’s order to cover the art project proves supervisors in charge of deleting the graffiti didn’t pay attention to its message or meaning. The portraits of poet Maya Angelou and activist and farm labor leader Cesar Chavez should have been easily distinguished from gang propaganda.

The mural also honored the educational institution, which sat just behind the wall. The message was positive, but the leaders who gave the order to cover it up didn’t take that into consideration.

Graffiti art speaks to people and this mural could have captured the attention of disenfranchised youth — particularly minority groups — within a diversifying metro area.

Scrubbing out a piece of graffiti with a positive message sends the wrong signal to cultures which embrace this style of communication.

The act may have not been overt, but erasing the work and message of these student artists doesn’t bolster their self esteem or their sense of value. It shows we need to pay more attention to the diverse ways we express ourselves even within our on communities.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest Curt Swarm

Creesville Most passersby know Batavia for its BP Convenience Store located close to the Hwy 34 bypass. If they venture into Batavia, they will find a small community that, like many Midwest small communities, is having a difficult time maintaining its identity because of a shrinking farm population and a highspeed world that would rather pass by than stop to rest and chat. If people do stop and look around, it’s usually at a tiny park maintained by the City of Batavia across from the convenience store.

Leon Cartwright, 82, of Batavia, sees a different world. Looking through his eyes, he sees a tiny outpost of civilization on the move to settle and populate a new land full of promises, hope, and the American Dream. Although Leon’s home is located in what is officially the incorporated community of Batavia, he is well aware his home is on land that was once known as Creesville (rhymes with “Greaseville”).

Creesville was located just inside Jefferson County, on the Jefferson County/Wapello County Line. Back in 1826, as pioneers moved west across the prairie in search of new land, they would camp out in Creesville to rest and wait for land to open up in Wapello County so they could stake a claim. There was a small church, school, railroad station, stockyard and well.

Some people think Creesville was so named because it was located in a crease of land between the two counties. According to Leon, Creesville was named after a man whose last name was Crease.

Crease and several other men decided the location would be a good place to build a settlement. They bought a block of land and called it Creesville. On the Jefferson County Plat, it’s called the Creesville Addition.

The old crooked Peavine Railroad also came through, running from Keokuk, up through Birmingham, Creesville and Ottumwa, like a sidewinder rattlesnake. It was a narrow gauge railroad, and was called Peavine because it was as crooked as a pea vine. There was also a streetcar called the Doodle Bug that ran from Ottumwa through Batavia twice a week. By the way, when Batavia was formed, the founding fathers struggled as to whether to call it “Boltovia” or “Batavia.” Batavia won out.

Leon Cartwright’s house is located in what usedto-be Creesville, on two feet of pure black Iowa soil — perfect for gardens. He decided there ought to be a memorial to Creesville, so people of Batavia won’t forget their heritage. On his property, he has built scale models of the Creesville church, school, railroad station, well, Conestoga wagon, wigwam (because Indians stayed there, too), and outdoor toilets. There’s an original breaking plow and potato plow, and a huge kettle for cooking hominy, stew and soap.

Leon welcomes people to come and tour his memorial to Creesville. It’s just a few blocks west of the BP Convenience Store in Batavia. He has also approached the City of Batavia to move the Creesville buildings to the little park across from the BP Convenience Store, so travelers can easily view the tiny settlement once known as Creesville. The city has agreed.

Creesville lives on.

Contact Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or curtswarm@yahoo.com

YOUR VIEW

Leash laws should be followed I’m writing this letter to the editor in reference to the dog situation we had in Union Park during the last week. Every time I hear of one of these incidents, I cringe. It truly bothers me, so I’ve decided to put pen to paper.

Enough is enough. I’m not sure what can be done but something has to. The dog owner knew the dog was a problem as it had previously been involved in an incident. Sure, there are fines and such but these are after the fact. What is it going to take to rid our town of this problem? If

this would have been one of my small grandsons out for a walk with their parents I would be writing quite a different letter.

I’ve walked around Newton for more than 25 years and I don’t think I should have to carry a ball bat for protection. I have a buddy who walks a lot in northwest Newton. He carries a golf club with him when he walks, and I’ve yet to witness him practice his golf swing. We all know why he has it.

My wife and I like to walk outside when it’s nice but I fear for our safety. I have changed my route because of a dog situation, and for the most part walk on a

Breckenridge will unite party

Kelley knows clean energy is win-win Our State Rep. Dan Kelley knows renewable energy is a win-win for us.

Generating more energy from renewable sources like wind means good jobs for Iowans can’t be shipped overseas. It will also keep our air and water clean.

Thanks to Dan’s leadership in the Iowa House, Iowa is already a world leader in renewable energy.

I’ll be supporting Dan Kelley on June 7.

AJ Winningham Newton

Last week I went down to the auditor’s office in the courthouse and voted in the Democratic Primary.

I have known the two candidates for State Representative for a number of years. On the basis of my personal experiences and of that of others whom I respect, I voted for Wes Breckenridge to represent us in the House for next two years.

Wes has a proven record as a trustworthy, hard-working, public servant. Putting his life on the line to protect our lives and make this a safer, better place in which

treadmill inside. I don’t feel like I should have to be afraid to walk outside.

My family has had dogs for more than 25 years and every time we take them outside they have been on a leash as our yard is not fenced in. There’s a leash law in this town for a reason. As my wife likes to say in various situations, “What if everybody did that?” in this case meaning to let their dogs run loose.

What indeed. Come on people.

Let’s wise up and put the dogs on leashes before something tragic happens.

Doug Swanson Newton

to live.

Politically, I have heard him over and over insist that his workers run a positive campaign. I am confident he will do all in his power to bring the party together.

He is truly a uniter, not a divider.

Talk to him if you get a chance.

I know he will listen to you and treat you with respect.

I hope you will make your own trip down to the auditor’s office and vote for Wes Breckenridge in the Democratic Primary. It is easy, and I am confident that you won’t be sorry.

If not then, vote for Wes Breckenridge on June 7 at the polling booth.

Fritz Kramer Newton

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Obituaries Lois Cadden May 17, 2016 Lois Cadden, 90, of Grinnell, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Satu r d a y at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with the Rev. Philip Ryan officiating. Pianist will be Marilyn Kriegel and vocalist will be Rhonda Minner. Casket bearers will be David Cadden,

Matthew Cadden, Allison Cadden, Nicole Brodersen, Ryan Brodersen, Doug Wickham, Steve Johnston and Kenny Cadden. Burial will be at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.

Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home beginning at noon Friday and the family will be present at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. A reception will follow the service at Hazelwood Cemetery Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell.

Memorials may be directed to St. Francis Manor in Grinnell and sent in care of the Smith

DMACC students are place winners at SkillsUSA contest

Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.

Lois was born Feb. 15, 1926, near Prairie City, to Roy and Marjorie Harris French. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Prairie City High School. Following her education, she worked for 19 years in the accounting department of the Maytag Company in Newton. On June 14, 1958, she was united in marriage to Donald Cadden in Colfax. The couple lived briefly in Newton, and later lived in Grinnell. She was a mother of two children and a homemaker. Lois enjoyed cooking, read-

ing, family gatherings, shopping and attending garage sales.

Survivors include her husband, Don Cadden of Grinnell; two children, Michael (Connie) Cadden of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Lisa (John) Brodersen of Ankeny; five grandchildren, David, Matthew and Allison Cadden and Nicole and Ryan Brodersen; and two sisters, Laura Wickham of Newton and Louise (Byron) Johnston of Mitchellville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Daniel Cadden; and one brother, Robert French.

Library receives tree donation

Newton Daily News More than 400 students competed in the 2016 SkillsUSA Iowa State Leadership and Skills Conference.

The event was April 28 and 29 on the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus.

The students who received gold medals have earned the right to compete at the National SkillsUSA competition scheduled to take place in June in Louisville, Ky. David Braafhart, of Newton, won first place in the CNC Technician category at the contest in April.

Submitted Photo The Newton Lions Club recently donated four trees to the City of Newton which will be planted at the Newton Public Library in observance of Earth Day. Pictured at the library receiving the trees are, from left, Terri Ayres, Newton Lions Club; Nicole Lindstrom, library director; Becca Klein, public service librarian and Carla Robeson, Newton Lions Club.

Congregate Meals Friday Deli meat on bun, broccoli cheese soup, succotash, apricots, fruit cocktail and milk Monday Biscuits and gravy, spinach,

mixed vegetables, pears, strawberries and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-942-7102 tollfree.

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• EMS Supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. In honor of EMS week, Skiff Medical Center is hosting a supper for all area EMTs in the EMS ambulance bay.

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

• The Jasper County League of Women Voters and Newton Daily News will host a primary elections candidate forum May 19 in Newton City Hall’s council chambers. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors forum is set for 6:45 p.m. and the Iowa House candidate forum is set for 8 p.m. Catherine Fouts will moderate the forum.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• 4 One Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Iowa Bar None Cowboy Church in Newton.

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

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

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton. The program will be given by Ernie Jones on maintenance and repair of your sewing machine.

Members will need to bring seven 2 1/2 inch width of fabric strips. One should be white or cream and the other six in patriotic colors. If any questions, contact Margaret A. Jensen at 641-792-7720.

• NCT Presents “Leaving Iowa” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the Box Office at 641-7921230. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for youth.

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

• Basic Tree Care will meet at 3 p.m. Friday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. in Newton. Newton Parks and Recreation Superintendent Nathan Unsworth will provide information and answer questions about proper tree planting and care. This program is free and open to all ages.

Lottery Wednesday Midday Pick 3: 4 1 8 Pick 4: 6 2 8 7 All or Nothing Game 1 2 6 8 10 12 14 15 16 17 19 23 Wednesday Evening Powerball 23 25 39 54 67 PB 11 PP 3 Hot Lotto 10 18 23 32 40 HB 8 Sizzler 3 Pick 3: 7 4 2 Pick 4: 8 0 1 7 All or Nothing Game 1 2 6 8 13 14 17 18 20 21 23 24

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • A 16-year-old juvenile is charged with disorderly conduct after authorities were called at 12:41 p.m. Friday to the Newton Senior High School. Officers were informed about a fight in the upper gym area. The officers saw two students fighting and they both admitted to the fight. He was cited and released to appear.

• A 16-year-old juvenile is charged with disorderly conduct after authorities were called at 12:41 p.m. Friday to the Newton Senior High

School. Officers were informed about a fight in the upper gym area. The officers saw two students fighting and they both admitted to the fight. He was cited and released to appear.

• William T. Sayles, 42, of Newton, is charged with simple misdemeanor trespass after authorities were called at 2:45 p.m. May 12 to 1900 N. Fifth Ave. E. Officers were called about a person trespassing on the Berg complex.

Officers were told Sayles had made comments he was able to go anywhere he wanted

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after May 1. That information was not true and several people saw him and spoke to him on the property May 12. Officers met with Sayles Monday where he said he had met with the superintendent and believed a restraining order against him had been dropped. The officers explained the restraining order was different from a criminal trespass order and that he would be charged. He was cited and released to appear.

• Tiara C. Ingram, 27, of Newton, is charged with op-

erating while under the influence and domestic abuse assault after authorities pulled her over at 10:48 p.m.

Sunday in the 1000 block of North 11th Avenue East.

Officers were called about a domestic assault and made contact with the suspect, Ingram. She was accused of having an argument with the victim which resulted in her pushing and striking the victim. While pulled over, officers smelled alcohol coming from Ingram and she had reddish, watery eyes. She was taken to the Jasper County

Jail.

• Benjamin J. Grulke, 30, of Prairie City, is charged with domestic abuse assault and harassment after authorities were called at 6:30 p.m.

Monday to the 1600 block of South 15th Avenue West. Officers were called about a domestic and spoke with Grulke and the victim. The victim said there had been a dispute and Grulke had bitten her.

Grulke is also accused of threatening the victim’s boyfriend who she was talking to on her phone. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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The Backyard BBQ Competition, organized by Newton Main Street in partnership with the Iowa Barbeque Society and sponsored by Moo’s BBQ, will take place on

Saturday, June 11, in the City parking lot on N. 2nd Ave. W next to Walker Billingsley and Blair law office.

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A panel of certified judges and the general public will have a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and chicken wings. Prizes for various categories, including a People’s Choice Award, will total $1,000 and include trophies for each category.

To register for the Backyard BBQ Competition, visit Newton Main Street’s website (newtoniamainstreet.com) or the Iowa Barbeque Society website (iabbq.org), fill out and mail the completed form and entry fee to Newton Main Street at 113 1st Ave. W. For more information, please call Newton Main Street at 792-5545.

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Wife dances the night away while husband stews at home DEAR ABBY: My wife of 15 years has recently begun spending a lot of time with a group of women who socialize away from their husbands. They like to meet without their husbands and party at pick-up nightclubs and swingers’ bars. When I asked her about it, her response was, “It’s just us girls dancing with each other and having a good time. We dance with each other at the table we’re at. We never dance with any of the men who ask us.” When I asked why they go to these kinds of places, she said the atmosphere and music are better there.

Abby, I object to this type of partying. We married to be together. She’s now accusing me of being jealous and possessive. Am I wrong to want her to stop? I think what she’s doing is dangerous. — PLEASE STOP IN ARIZONA DEAR PLEASE STOP: No, you’re not wrong. Your wife partying regularly at swingers’ bars and pick-up joints IS a threat to your marriage. If the shoe were on the other foot and you were the one out drinking and dancing while she sat at home, she’d probably feel the same way you’re feeling now, unless you had both agreed on an open relationship.

Spouses who treat each other without consideration for the other’s feelings usually wind up divorced, so while there is time to save your marriage, some sessions with a marriage counselor would be a good investment.

DEAR ABBY: My mom died of cancer last year at the young age of 63. (I am 30.) Not one member of my husband’s mother’s family (other than my MIL and FIL, whom we live with) acknowledged her death in any way.

There were no phone calls, no sympathy cards, no “I’m sorry for your loss,” NOTHING. My family and I were extremely hurt by their behavior. We feel that some sort of apology or explanation is in order.

Some members of my mother-inlaw’s family are now nearing death

themselves, and I know I will be expected to go along with my husband, in-laws and their extended family to the various services “out of respect.”

The problem is, my respect for them no longer exists. Any advice? — DISRESPECTED ON THE EAST COAST DEAR DISRESPECTED: Yes. If you prefer not to attend, stay home.

And if you are asked why you didn’t show up, tell them the reason.

DEAR ABBY: A family with young children just moved into the house across the street. They seem like nice people, but one thing concerns me.

Day and night, their 6-year-old son rides his bike all over the street unsupervised, and darts across without looking. Most of the residents on our street drive carefully, but every so often a strange car or two will barrel through.

I’m worried that the boy will get hit one of these days.

Should someone go to the parents and tell them their child isn’t safe? Or is it nobody’s business to scold people on how to raise their children? — CONCERNED NEIGHBOR DEAR CONCERNED NEIGHBOR: Go there not to scold but to welcome your new neighbors. And while you’re there, warn the parents that some drivers ignore the speed limit while driving down that street, so it’s important they stress to their boy the importance of looking both ways when he’s on his bike.

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Local & State News 1 Firefighters rescue naked man from business’s chimney

CARROLL — Carrie Sapp teased her husband, Brad, about being afraid of ghosts when he said he heard someone whisper “get out of here” while he was sorting cans at his Iowa recycling business. It was her turn eight hours later, though now it was a man yelling for help from the Carroll Redemption Center’s chimney.

Sapp said the man explained, “I was playing hide-and-seek with my cousin. ... Don’t call the cops!” But they were called, as were firefighters, who eventually hammered a hole in the chimney before getting the 29-year-old out of it.

2 Trial delayed for Illinois man in 1990 Iowa slaying of girl

DAVENPORT — A judge has delayed the third trial of an Illinois man charged with the 1990 killing of a 9-year-old girl in eastern Iowa. The trial of 54-year-old Stanley Liggins was set to begin July 5, but the defense requested more time earlier this month due to an attorney’s illness. A new trial date has not been set. Juries twice convicted Liggins in the death of Jennifer Lewis.

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CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa president is leaving Iowa to accept a position at an Ohio college.

University officials announced Wednesday that President Bill Ruud is leaving UNI after three years and will become the president of the Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio on July 3.

An interim president will be named at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting in June. He became the university’s tenth president in 2013.

State audit finds improper disbursements by city BOYDEN — More than $36,000 in improper and unsupported disbursements has been discovered during a state audit requested by the city of Boyden, according to a report released Wednesday. The report said nearly $31,000 of the total included payroll and reimbursement payments made to the former city clerk, Beth Sipma. Other disbursements for her included city credit card payments for more than $1,300 in airline tickets; nearly $510 for a personal cellphone bill; and nearly $430 for IKEA purchases.

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BUFFALO — Police in eastern Iowa have released the name of a man whose body was pulled from the Mississippi River last week.

On Wednesday the Buffalo Police Department identified the man as 35-yearold Gregory Dunbar. The cause of his death is being investigated. Authorities recovered the body Friday. Buffalo sits southwest of Davenport in Scott County.

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Park board looks to get more people to Westwood

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Increasing the usage of Westwood Golf Course drove discussions at the park board meeting on Wednesday. Following the potential new activity of foot golf being dismissed, the board was challenged to find a way to get people on the course.

“In 2014, those of us who were city council members voted to approve about a half million dollar investment in Westwood because we feel it is an important amenity to the community,” councilwoman Evelyn George said. “We thought it would be a good time to say what is going to be done to bring more people to Westwood.”

George continued saying getting a plan together of ideas to try and figuring out how to measure the results from the plan will help both the park board and city know if the objective is being met to bring more and new people to the course.

Board member Adam Vandall said having a new clubhouse to replace the 70- to 80-year-old building will help the course compete with other courses that have newer, more up-to-date facilities. George shared findings from a recent community survey that 41 percent of the community did not find a new clubhouse important for Newton.

“Even though it may not be a big priority city wide for a new clubhouse, I feel to increase usage, that is one of the best things we can possibly do,” Vandall said.

Switching gears, board member Melanie Humphrey shared multiple ideas she had researched to grow the population using the golf course.

“I went on some websites and whether it be in Iowa, somewhere in Florida or Minnesota, I start-

Jamee A. PiersonDaily News Councilwoman Evelyn George charged the Newton Park Board with finding new ideas to get to get a larger crowd to utilize Westwood Golf Course.

ed looking at their websites, their specials and I became friends with Westwood on Facebook and some other golf courses around. The thing is I saw the other golf courses information coming through before Westwood,” Humphrey said. “That tells me that we have to hit our feed.

To me social media is the way we are going to get people there.”

Buy one, get one deals, targeting slower days, having specials for holidays, bringing kids and teenagers to the course and involving families were ideas discussed to drive up attendance. Also, using social media to advertise any special or idea that was suggested to possibly take place at the course was strongly urged by many members of the board as an easy, free way to get the word out to a large number of people.

Additional ideas such as a movie

night at the course or a dance or social hour with music were also suggested as new way to get more and different people to the course.

“We could get people in there so they could realize what the clubhouse is like so then they realize why we want to raise money for a new one,” Humphrey said.

Board members also realized even if an idea isn’t a huge success the first time, that does not mean it should give up on it. Also, every event does not have to bring in large profits to be successful.

“There are golf courses that have events just to bring people out that are free just to get people exposed to it. Those are the type of things you have to do,” George said.

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

WEDNESDAY May 25, 2016

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Iowa politicians criticize EPA proposal on renewable fuels DES MOINES (AP) — The latest federal proposal to increase the levels of renewable fuels blended into the U.S. gasoline supply must be increased or it will stifle economic growth, Iowa politicians and industry groups said Wednesday in response to the plan.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, whose state is the nation’s top ethanol producer followed by Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota and Indiana, said he was disappointed by the levels announced Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency oversees the Renewable Fuel Standard program, which aims to increase levels of corn-based ethanol and other renewable fuels blended into gasoline, in part to reduce dependence on foreign oil.

“While we’re encouraged that the EPA made slight increases with the volume levels, their proposal falls far short,” Branstad said in a statement.

The latest proposal increases production of all types of biofuels in 2017. It also increases biomass-based diesel levels for 2018.

The EPA has made proposals annually with criticism along the way. The ethanol industry has pushed back any proposals that would have decreased the amount of ethanol mixed into fuel.

Oil companies have also challenged the law, while environmental groups have questioned the impact on land by using large amounts of corn for ethanol production.

Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa said the latest numbers are below levels sought by Congress when it passed legislation in 2007.

“Policy ought to encourage innovation and investment so fuel diversity will continue moving forward,” he said in a statement.

The EPA said in a press release the proposed levels boost production and provide for “ambitious yet achievable growth.” The agency has said in the past that the original standards set by law cannot be fully reached due partly to limits on the amount of renewable fuels other than ethanol that can be produced.

Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, said in a statement her administration “is committed to keeping the RFS program on track, spurring continued growth in biofuel production and use, and achieving the climate and energy independence benefits that Congress envisioned from this program.”

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‘Leaving Iowa’

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday Newton Community Theatre The Newton Community Theatre’s production of “Leaving Iowa” under the direction of Mary Thompson is in its second weekend. The story is a portrait to a families character and a little humor of their undying dedication to the classic family road trip.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the box office at 641-792-1230. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for youth.

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A barbecue dinner to raise money for Team Dana and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk is planned. Jeff and Jodi King are sponsoring the event in honor of their daughter, Dana, who died from complications with cystic fibrosis at the age of 30. The menu features slow smoked barbecue pork over pecan wood, barbecue beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks.

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Newton Health Garage Sale

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Newton Health Care Center There will be a wide array of items up for sale, including crafts, clothes, shoes, baked items and lemonade located at 200 S. Eighth Ave. E. All the proceeds from the garage sale will go toward Relay for Life.

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8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge All are invited to join for a spring bike ride on the Prairie Parkway Bike Trail. Ride among wildflowers, toss seed bombs and explore the refuge. Free light lunch and activities provided for registered guests.

Prairie Parkway Ride (10 miles) at 9:30 a.m. and Family Fun Bike & Hike (1.5 miles) at 10:30 a.m.

Email Brianna_patrick@fws.gov to register.

Morel Festival

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Noon Saturday Greencastle Tavern in Mingo

The Morel Festival will include a bags tournament at noon, Clear Creek Outlaws from 1 to 4 p.m., Morel Mushroom Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., auction at 7 to 8 p.m. and Nick Ryan performing live at 8 p.m.

Submit upcoming events to newsroom@newtondailynews.com

Candidates Continued from Page 1A Q. In recent years, some would say the Iowa Legislature has become too partisan and divided. How would you try to overcome that?

A. Lois DeWaard I would try to overcome partisanship and division by working to find common ground among all parties involved in an issue and then build consensus through education and advocacy. Previously, more things got done in state government because both sides of an issue were more willing to compromise than they are today. Common sense would encourage compromise on both sides to get a bill passed.

A. Martin Duffy I have been a Republican and now a Democrat. It gives me a unique perspective.

Q. Has the Bakken pipeline approval process raised any questions for you on the state’s regulatory system?

How do you feel eminent domain should be used?

A. Lois DeWaard Yes. Eminent domain should be used for public projects such as roads, parks, lakes, schools, dams. Things that benefit the general public and not private industry as in the case of the Bakken pipeline. Every attempt needs to be made to come to a voluntary agreement before eminent domain is used.

A. Martin Duffy I’m an advocate for private property rights. Use of Eminent Domain, in this instance, is a bridge too far. Eminent domain should be used for citizen needs not corporate wants.

Q. Why do you feel you would make an effective state representative?

A. Lois DeWaard An ability to listen to people and hear what they are really saying. My desire to make Iowa the best place to live, work, do business and raise

a family. A strong work ethic developed by living and working on a farm as a child. One of my core values is finding common ground with people and working to build consensus. A strong desire to serve and help people. My varied work and life experiences in state government, corporate America, small business, caregiving for elderly parents and making tough decisions.

A. Martin Duffy I have a wealth of experience as an educator and business man.

Q. If you could draft and introduce any bill in the state legislature what issue would it tackle and why?

A. Lois DeWaard I want to finish work on the medical cannabis bill passed in 2014 by adding more medical conditions and addressing the access in Iowa issue. Currently, only epilepsy patients can legally possess cannabis oil; however, there is no place for them to get it in Iowa. This needs to be changed. Our cur-

rent law forces people to go to other states to get the oil and then bring it back to Iowa.

There are additional medical conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and end-stage cancer that can benefit from the use of cannabis oil. People need to have alternatives to expensive prescription drugs with limited effectiveness and many side effects.

A. Martin Duffy I would draft and introduce a bill on consistent funding for schools. Children are our future and our greatest resource. We need to invest in them.

Q. What do you feel is your most meaningful professional accomplishment of the past five years?

A. Lois DeWaard Serving as co-executor of my father’s estate with my sister Janet and distributing the assets to the heirs named in his will. This job included the sale of a second generation family farm at public land auction, selection of an auction

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A. Lois DeWaard My varied life and work experiences in agriculture, corporate America, state government, small business, making tough decisions and caregiving for elderly parents make me a strong candidate. Over the years I have learned how to work with diverse groups of people. My Iowa farm background gave me a strong work ethic. I have lived and worked in Iowa all my life.

A. Martin Duffy I believe that I am the better candidate to face Representative Heartsill in November.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News With no seniors on the roster in 2015, Newton High’s Cardinal softball team finished one game under .500 at 16-17.

The Cardinals charge into the 2016 softball season with a full head of steam and most of their starters returning.

“We are aiming high this season and goals have been set.

The girls are ready to hit those goals and more,” Newton second-year head coach Kristina McNew said. “Yes, the team and I grew together last year.

They know what to expect out of each other and from me.

“It’s just putting it all together for the Ws (wins).”

McNew, who played for Newton High as a catcher and shortstop, has a young team again with only three seniors on the roster. She also has two new assistant coaches in Elizabeth Roby-Miklus and Taryn Fisher.

Roby-Miklus is the junior varsity coach. She currently is attending Wartburg College and playing softball for Wartburg. Fisher is the freshman coach, who teaches seventh-grade English at Berg Middle School.

“Elizabeth and Taryn are excited about coaching here and working with our players,” McNew said.

The cornerstone of the Cardinal squad are its three seniors — all-state shortstop Sydney Jenkins, second baseman Fran Lucas and center fielder Kari Adams. Newton

Newton High School Varsity Softball 2016 Schedule May 24 — Marshalltown, 7:30 p.m.

May 25 — Knoxville, 7:30 p.m.

May 27 — Ames, 7:30 p.m.

May 31 — Norwalk, 7:30 p.m.

June 1 — Pella Christian, 7:30 p.m.

June 2 — Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

June 4 — Oskaloosa Invitational, 9:15 a.m.

June 6 — Dallas Center-Grimes, 7:30 p.m.

June 7 — Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

June 8 — Grinnell, 7:30 p.m.

June 10 — Oskaloosa, 7:30 p.m.

June 11 — NHS Cardinal Invitational, 8:30 a.m.

June 13 — Pella, 7:30p.m.

June 15 — Norwalk, 7:30 p.m.

June 16 — Ames, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — Pella, 7:30 p.m.

June 18 — West Marshall, 9 a.m.

June 22 — Dallas Center-Grimes, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — Grinnell, 7:30 p.m.

June 25 — Pella Christian, 9 a.m.

June 27 — Oskaloosa, 7:30 p.m.

June 28 — Boone, 7:30 p.m.

June 30 — Urbandale, 7:30 p.m.

July 7, 9, 12 — 3A regional, TBA Home games in bold

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Senior Sydney Jenkins returns as Newton High’s starting shortstop in 2016. Jenkins has been a fixture on the Cardinal softball team for four years, leading the team in hitting and base stealing.

returns its starting battery — pitcher and catcher — in freshman Peyton Maher and sophomore Kennedy Leiker.

Jenkins has been a force for the Cardinals since her freshman season. She was the team’s starting catcher for two years before moving to shortstop in 2015.

Jenkins has earned firstteam Little Hawkeye Conference honors and Iowa Girls Coaches Association Class 4A Southeast District honors for three years. She was named to

the IGCA Class 4A All-State second team last year.

Jenkins led the Cardinals in all offensive categories during the 2015 season. She led the team in hitting for the third straight season Her .500 batting average was 10th best in 4A. She owned an .830 slugging percentage, which was seventh best in 4A and a fifth-best .597 on-base percentage.

As Newton’s leadoff hitter for most of the season, Jenkins was 20-of-22 on stolen base at-

tempts. She drew 21 walks and was hit by pitches three times.

She only struck out eight times.

Jenkins had 50 hits, eight doubles, five triples and five home runs. She drove in 29 runs and scored 37 runs.

Jenkins switched from catcher to shortstop. She had an .882 fielding percentage.

She had 15 errors on 127 fielding chances with 49 putouts and 63 assists.

Adams is slotted for center field this season. She earned LHC honors as a sophomore.

In her junior season, Adams hit .194 with six doubles, one triple and one home run. She drove in seven runs and scored 15 runs.

Lucas returns at second base giving the Cardinals a strong middle infield duo with Jenkins. She had a .912 fielding average with eight errors defensively. She scored 17 runs and drove in 12 runs as a .169 hitter. Lucas had 11 hits, two doubles and a home run.

Maher earned All-Little Hawkeye Conference honorable mention honors a year ago. Maher stepped into the No. 1 pitching spot as an eighth-grader, going 12-12 for the Cardinals.

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Tigerhawks look to bounce back in first season in SICL

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The 2015 season was supposed to catapult the Colfax-Mingo softball team into a bigger 2016.

Amy Russell showed superstar potential as a freshman, and Ries Wilson and Rhiannon Haley both proved to be worthy as eighth-graders. Coming into last season, the Tigerhawks were hoping to turn heads in their final season in the Heart of Iowa Conference.

It just didn’t work out that way. A 17-14 record two years ago was followed up by a 10-23 season last year.

Russell, Haley and Wilson all had big years at the plate, but an injury to Russell’s shoulder set her back in the circle.

The Tigerhawks, as a team, hit .273.

They committed nearly three errors per game and the team earned run average was 4.58.

The batting average and errors per game weren’t much different than

Another weekend on the blue oval Thursday starts another weekend of state track meet action on the blue oval at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Truth be told, it’s a lot of work for us sports writers.

But it is one of my favorite events to cover. There are always so many great stories to tell, and so many great photos to take.

This weekend won’t be any different.

The only difference for me is it’s not only a busy weekend professionally.

It’s also a busy week personally.

We are closing on our Newton house Friday afternoon. I will be at Drake Stadium all day Thursday.

My Friday schedule is the same except for me having to step out around

the previous year, but C-M got much better pitching, finishing with a team ERA of 1.70.

“Our defense and pitching need to improve from last year,” Colfax-Mingo coach Bryan Poulter said. “If that happens, I believe we can compete for the top three places in the SICL. If we don’t improve in those areas, I would expect us to be in the middle of the conference.”

The injury to Russell definitely impacted her effectiveness in the circle.

As a freshman, she fanned 141 batters in 144 innings and her ERA was 1.21.

Last year, Russell was limited to 70 innings, and she finished with 39 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.58.

The positive from Russell not be able to throw was the experience others gained from her absence.

Wilson had a team-high 79 innings with an ERA of 3.72, while Colbee Cunningham threw 58 innings as an eighth-grader.

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This & That Troy Hyde noon to finalize the purchase of our home.

Saturday is moving day. I won’t be around at all.

It’s not ideal, and I feel bad for missing out some of those potential stories I was referring to.

Here are the events that could present the most intriguing stories.

The girls Class 2A long jump features three area athletes in Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Toni Spencer and Sailor Hinegardner and Prairie City-Monroe’s Ashley Van Gorp.

Spencer and Van Gorp are both in four events this weekend. Spencer qualified for the long jump with the second-best leap overall and Van Gorp had the third-best qualifying jump.

That could be an interesting finish to the season for those two friendly

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo junior Amy Russell returns to the Tigerhawk roster this season. Russell led C-M in batting average, on base percentage, RBIs, runs scored, doubles and walks last year at the plate. In the circle, Russell hopes to return to her freshman season form when she struck out 141 batters in 144 innings and had a 1.21 earned run average.

rivals.

The boys 1A 400-meter dash is an event I am looking forward to.

Colfax-Mingo’s Jacob Lietz is undefeated this season, while his teammate Gabe Simpson has often times finished right behind Lietz in the event.

Lietz has been in the top five in 400 times all season. He’ll have a chance to win a state title at 7:20 p.m. Thursday.

Lietz also will have the opportunity to keep a close eye on Mount Ayr’s Kyle Dolechek, who is another favorite and the defending 1A 800 champion.

I get to see the preliminary heat of the 1A boys 4x400 featuring Colfax-Mingo’s Lietz, Simpson, Blake Summy and Colin Lourens.

That senior-laden foursome has one of the best times in school history and the fifth-best time in 1A. That same group also has the ninth best distance medley relay time in 1A. Colfax-Mingo’s Dakota Hostetter is one of the best distance runners in 1A. She’ll run in four events this weekend.

I won’t get to see her attempt to win a state title in the 1,500 Saturday, but

I am looking forward to seeing her distance medley relay team compete on the blue oval for a fourth straight season.

McKinzie Tjaden, Jessica Albright and Ries Wilson join Hostetter in the event, and the Tigerhawks come in with the 20th best time in the state.

I am super bummed that I will miss the 2A 400 hurdles.

PCM’s Jayci Vos could very well win a state title. She enters with the second-best time of the season.

On the boys side, CMB’s Brady Stover also is in the 400 hurdles. It’s one of three events that Stover will compete in this weekend. He ranks 12th in the 100.

The CMB girls medaled in the 4x100 last year. This season, the team of Hinegardner, Spencer, Bridget Hurley and Brianda Bane have the sixth best time in 2A. Buckle up. The state track meet is fast, it’s furious and it’s a lot of fun.

Good luck to all the area athletes.

Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

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PCM baseball seeks turnaround in HOIC

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The Prairie City-Monroe baseball program has 20 wins in the last two seasons. The previous three years, the Mustangs won nearly 20 wins in each season.

To get back to consistently winning 20 or more games, PCM must improve a batting average that dipped to .270 last year and an earned run average that fell to 4.27. Improving defensively will help, too.

PCM coach Shaun Hudnut will have two standout seniors to help in building the Mustangs back up to Heart of Iowa Conference contenders.

Austin Brown is a returning all-conference pitcher. He is the ace of the staff after going 4-3 with an earned run average of 1.11 last season. Opposing hitters batted .167 against him.

Clay Cooper is an all-conference outfielder who covers a lot of ground in center field.

His breakout 2015 season included a .463 batting average, a .533 on base percentage and a team-high 24 RBIs. Cooper scored 15 runs, stole eight bases and led the team with 37 hits.

Brown wasn’t too bad at the plate, either. He batted .325 with 13 RBIs and had an on base percentage of .441.

“Austin and Clay provide extensive experience and leadership for our team,” Hudnut said. “In that case, their impact is huge. Performance wise, they just need to be who they are and trust their teammates.

I think they have a good understanding of that process.”

For the Mustangs to improve on last year’s 9-17 record, Brown and Cooper will need help. And a talented

Track State Track meet, all classes, Drake Stadium, Des Moines. 9 a.m.

Tennis Newton girls at Class 1A regional, Pella, 9 a.m.

Soccer Des Moines Christian at CMB girls, 5:30 p.m.

CMB boys at Marshalltown, 7:30 p.m.

Friday Track State Track meet, all classes, Drake Stadium, Des Moines. 9 a.m.

Golf Boys Regionals Newton at 3A at Rathbun Lake, 10 a.m.

PCM at 2A, Fox Ridge, Dike, 10 a.m.

C-M at 1A, Oskaloosa, 10 a.m.

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

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

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

North Polk at PCM boys, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Track State Track meet, all class, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, 9 a.m.

Trap Shoot Newton at Marshall County Gun Club Monday Golf Girls’ Regional Finals Class 4A Region 2 at Newton, Westwood Golf Course, 10 a.m.

Class 3A PCM at Region 2, Nevada, Indian Creek Country Club, 10 a.m.

Class 1A Colfax-Mingo at Region 3, North English, Knoll Ridge Golf Course, 10 a.m.

Soccer Newton girls at Des Moines North, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Substates Class 2A Substate 6 Bondurant-Farrar at Newton, 6:30 p.m.

PCM at ADM, 5 p.m.

Class 2A Substate 7 CMB at South Tama, 5 p.m.

Softball Lynnville-Sully at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

PCM at Greene County, 7 p.m.

CMB at Gilbert, 7 p.m.

Baseball Colfax-Mingo at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

PCM at Greene County, 7:30p.m.

CMB at Gilbert, 7:30 p.m.

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.540 and blasted nine homers.

She had 24 RBIs as a freshman and 29 RBIs last year. She hit 28 doubles and walked 48 times the past two years.

That’s not the end of the Tigerhawk production at the plate though. Poulter also welcomes back Haley, Wilson and plenty other returning starters.

Not returning this season will be Erin Earles and Sara Lahart, who both graduated, as well as junior Brooke Nicholson, who transferred to Prairie City-Monroe.

“I don’t think it is unreasonable to think that each of those girls (Russell, Haley and Wilson) could raise their home run totals by 50 percent,” Poulter said. “Having power like that is a great asset.

Teams will have to think twice about pitching around any of those girls. We should be able to score a lot of runs this year.”

Continued from Page 1B “Amy is a tremendous athlete and a highly skilled softball player,” Poulter said. “I think that Amy would tell you that she may not have had the sophomore year that she hoped for, but she still hit better than .400 and drove in 29 runs.

“I am not sure if there is an ace pitcher now though. Amy, Ries and Colbee are all quality pitchers and will be all be involved in varsity pitching for this team.”

Russell plans to bounce back in the circle. She also hopes to double her home run output from last year when she blasted four out of the park. In her last two seasons at the plate, Russell hit .423, had an on base percentage of better than

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Clay Cooper returns to center field for the Mustangs this season after breaking out at the plate in 2015. Cooper earned all-Heart of Iowa Conference first-team honors after hitting .463 with a team-best 24 RBIs, 37 hits, 15 runs and eight stolen bases.

group of juniors could be just what PCM needs.

Ethan Thomas could have a bigger role after hitting .300 in 40 at-bats and 13 games. Noah Clark and Sheldon Speers also return to the infield.

“We have a number of juniors who gained valuable experience as sophomores, and we will be counting on them to take another step forward this year,” Hudnut said.

Cooper will man center Colfax-Mingo High School Varsity Softball 2016 Schedule May 23 — Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

May 25 — HLV, 6 p.m.

May 27 — BGM, 6 p.m.

June 1 — Montezuma, 6 p.m.

June 3 — North Mahaska, 6 p.m.

June 6 — Sigourney, 6 p.m.

June 8 — Belle Plaine, 6 p.m.

June 9 — Tri-County, 6 p.m.

June 13 — English Valleys, 6 p.m.

June 15 — Keota, 5 p.m.

June 17 — Iowa Valley, 6 p.m.

June 20 — Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

June 22 — HLV, 6 p.m.

June 23 — BGM, 6 p.m.

June 27 — Montezuma, 6 p.m.

June 29 — North Mahaska, 6 p.m.

Home games in bold

Wilson led the team in homers last year with six, and she hit .397.

Wilson led the team in stolen bases (11) and hits (46) and was second in runs (26), doubles (10), and on base percentage (.435).

Haley hit .337, had an OBP of .407, laced four home runs and had 21 RBIs.

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Poulter likes his other returners, too. Junior Alivia Haley is poised to have a breakout season. She has started since eighth grade and is capable of playing multiple positions in the field.

The most likely starter in centerfield will be freshman Mackensie Brown, who Poulter says has vastly improved both her offense and defense.

Freshman Delaney Underwood returns as the starting second basemen. She can play every infield position, has gotten much stronger in a year and has more bat control, according to Poulter.

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May 24 — South Tama, 7:30 p.m.

May 25 — South Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.

May 27 — Roland-Story, 7:30 p.m.

June 1 — CMB, 7:30 p.m.

June 2 — North Polk, 7:30 p.m.

June 3 — Pleasantville, 7:30 p.m.

June 4 — Colfax-Mingo tourney, TBD June 6 — Saydel, 7:30 p.m.

June 7 — E-B-F, 7 p.m.

June 8 — Nevada, 7:30 p.m.

June 10 — Gilbert, 7:30 p.m.

June 11 — East Marshall tourney, TBD June 13 — Greene County, 7:30 p.m.

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June 15 — South Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — Roland-Story, 7:30 p.m.

June 18 — West Marshall Tourney, TBD June 20 — G-R/GC, 7:30 p.m.

June 21 — North Polk, 7:30 p.m.

June 22 — CMB, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — East Marshall, 7:30 p.m.

June 27 — Saydel, 7:30 p.m.

June 28 — Clarke, 7:30 p.m.

June 29 — Nevada, 7:30 p.m.

July 1 — Gilbert, 7:30 p.m.

July 5 — Pella, 7:30 p.m.

July 6 — Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

July 7 — Pella Christian, 7:30 p.m.

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shortstop Trey Lindsey and catcher Jerod DeVries.

Junior Ryan Hill is expected to be the full-time catcher, while Thomas, Foster, senior Gunnar Davis, sophomores Noah Henkenius and Brady Fagen and freshmen Brayton Van Dyke and Reed Worth are all in the mix for spots in the infield.

“I think we have a number of guys that can help contribute in various ways,” Hudnut said. “I can see us having some different lineups day to day, and the ability to make game changes based on whose got a hot hand more than we could the last couple of years.”

Two of Brown’s three losses on the mound last year were 1-0 setbacks against North Polk and Roland-Story.

PCM | 8B tions. They don’t have a lot of experience playing against those teams.

Colfax-Mingo went 2-3 against Class 1A schools last year, but that should improve this year with more of a fulltime look at those smaller schools.

“I am sure we will face very well coached teams who play sound, fundamental softball,” Poulter said. “Changing conferences doesn’t change my expectations. It is my expectation that if we play sound, fundamental softball, we should be able to compete well in any conference that we are in.”

C-M opens the new season at home at 6 p.m. Monday against the best team in the SICL — Lynnville-Sully — over the past six seasons.

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Case No. CDDM042377 ORIGINAL NOTICE (FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION) TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a Respondent in this action, which petition prays for a dissolution of marriage, distribution of assets and liabilities, and custody.

The attorney for the Petitioner is Allison M. Heffern, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C., whose address is 115 Third Street SE, P.O. Box 2107, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 524062107. That attorney's telephone number is 319-365-9461; facsimile number is 319-3658443; and e-mail is amh@shuttleworthlaw.com.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 15th day of June, 2016, and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Linn County, at the courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve converting the temporary part time Veteran's Affairs position, approved at the April 26, 2016 Supervisors meeting, to a permanent part time position.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon asked the Supervisors to approve newly revised Human Resources Manual for employees and to hiring a substitute driver for the Elderly Nutrition department.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve the Jasper County Human Resources Manual.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 16-24 a hiring resolution certifying the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll implementation: DEPARTMENT Elderly Nutrition POSITION Substitute (kitchen/driver) EMPLOYEE Inez Castillo PAY RATE $8.99 RANGE/STEP Range 9 Step 1 EFFECTIVE DATE May, 4, 2016 YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Recorder, Denise Allan asked the Supervisors to approve a contract for a Historical Records Preservation Project and a contract for Historical Redaction Services.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

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YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by carpenter to approve a contract between Jasper County and Cott Systems Inc. for Historical Redaction Services in the amount of $28,500.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON County Engineer, Russ Stutt brought to the Board salt bids, a resolution recommending a public hearing for a road closure and a resolution of roadway vacancy in Killduff.

Bids for the road salt are as follows: Independent Salt...............$76.23 Hutchison Salt...................$79.71 Central Salt.......................$82.07 Cargill Inc..........................$85.29 Compass Minerals............$85.72 (all bids are by the ton) Motion by Carpenter, seconded Brock to approve the purchase of 1500 tons of salt from Independent Salt in the amount $76.23 per ton for a total of $114,345.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock to adopt Resolution 16-25 to set a public hearing on May 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Supervisor's Room of the Jasper County Courthouse for a road closure on a portion of W 148th St N in Section 30-80N21 W of Poweshiek Township in Jasper County.

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

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1626 Vacating a Portion of Jasper County Public Road Right of Way in the town of Killduff in Section 35-79N-18W of Buena Vista Township.

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

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the use of the Atrium and the North side of the Courthouse for Police Recognition Week on Thursday, May 12, 2016 starting at 5:00 p.m.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve a fireworks permit for Brittany Tielbur for May 6, 2016.

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

by Brock to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for April 26, 2016.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON There were no Board appointments Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adjourn the May 3, 2016 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Denny Stevenson, Chairman May 19

Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................139.40 Certified Power Train Specialists Supplies............................222.07 City of Baxter Services..............................23.10 City of Colfax Utilities...............................123.55 City of Monroe Utilities.................................15.00 City of Newton Landfill Trash.................................784.41 Classic Car Wash Services............................825.64 Cott Systems Inc Maintenance...................1,640.00 Coulson, Robert F Supplies.........................6,824.41 Courtyard Apartments, The Shelter...............................200.00 Data Spec Inc Fees..................................399.00 DC Sports Uniforms............................276.00 De Lage Landen Maintenance......................196.34 Deegan, John M Mileage..............................103.14 Denton, Dana Reimbursement...................23.95 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies............................675.10 Diamond Vogel Paint Supplies..............................12.34 Eastern Iowa Tire Tires...............................1,197.80 Election Systems & Software Services.......................22,370.00 Farver True Value Supplies..............................23.79 Fastenal Company Supplies............................238.73 First Newton National Bank Supplies..............................83.62 Floor Store Inc, The Repairs..............................125.00 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies............................193.49 Garcia Clinical Laboratory Medical................................56.50 GATR Truck Center Supplies.........................3,455.80 GovConnection Inc Equipment......................2,760.02 Graham Tire DM Commercial Tires..................................252.40 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies..............................41.08 Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp Mix.....................................712.48 Grinnell Implement Store Inc Supplies..............................71.75 H&W Recycling Services............................135.00 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................2,732.08 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................44.06 Housby Mack Inc Parts..................................437.19 Huffaker, Harlan Services............................211.42 Hy-Vee Inc Food..................................334.58 Imagetek Inc Maintenance......................655.20 Independent Salt Co Salt...............................35,896.37 Ingraham, Jill Mileage................................39.96 IAED Education............................50.00 Iowa Certified Assessors Education..........................600.00 Iowa County Recorders Assn Education..........................100.00 Iowa Office of the State Fees...............................1,593.00 Iowa Prison Industries Signs.................................179.41 ISAC Education..........................150.00 Jacobsen, Michael K Reimbursement...................75.00 Jasper Co Engineer Signs.................................965.08 Jasper Co Health Dept Education............................73.32 Jasper Co Sheriff Fees..................................645.35 John Deere Financial Supplies............................969.39 Karl Peters Construction Services............................755.00 Keltek Incorporated Services.........................1,741.23 Key Cooperative Gasohol........................13,712.95 Kielly, David G Mileage..............................210.06 Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy Supplies..............................60.00 Korte, Lori Mileage................................27.54 Magnum Automotive Supplies..............................15.75 Mail Services LLC Postage..........................1,368.00 Major Brands Appliance Service Services..............................55.31 Martin Marietta Materials Rock.............................44,148.58 Matt Parrott/Storey Kenworthy Services.........................4,622.47 Maxim Advertising Uniforms..............................21.00 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................127.55 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilities...............................408.57 MidIowa Fasteners Supplies............................104.05 Mid-Iowa Sales Co Supplies..............................80.30 Midwest Wheel Companies Supplies............................155.03 Mills County Auditor Reimbursement...................99.68 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................584.09 New Century FS Inc Diesel...........................14,654.67 News Printing Company Services............................326.45 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................505.25 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Fees..................................276.00 Office of Auditor of State Services.......................60,761.00 Olson, Pamela J Uniforms............................100.00 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................394.57 Partsmaster Supplies............................428.90 Polk County Treasurer Fees..................................264.37 Poweshiek County Sheriff Fees..................................147.50 Prairie Ag Supply Inc Repairs...........................1,666.00 Professional Court Reporters Fees..................................300.80 Quill Corporation Supplies............................116.74 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................3,916.81 Retriever LLC Supplies............................373.00 Riggs Printing & Forms Inc Services..............................49.00 Ritland, Theresa Fees..................................125.40 Ryan, Lawrence W Reimbursement...................50.00 Saak Inc Repairs................................40.00 Scarnati, Peter Mileage..............................124.74 Schumacher Elevator Services............................405.13 Shive-Hattery, Inc Services.........................7,619.40 Simon, Dennis Mileage................................87.48 Smith's Quality Rental Supplies............................289.99 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies................................9.20 Storm Water Supply LLC Supplies............................914.87 Sullivan Auto Body Inc Repairs..............................125.00 Suncrest Village Shelter...............................200.00 Superior Welding Supply Supplies..............................40.00 Tyler Technologies Inc Maintenance.................40,202.74 Unifirst Corporation Services............................191.60 Unity Point Clinic Testing................................74.00 US Cellular Utilities...............................255.92 US Postal Service Postage..........................5,000.00 Valley Environmental Supplies............................100.00 VanZante, Keri Lyn Reimbursement.................157.80 Windstream Utilities.................................68.75 Windstream Iowa Communications Utilities...............................277.53 Grand Total................341,257.74 May 19

except as provided in the specifications.

The City of Newton reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of bids and no bid may be withdrawn during this period.

The City of Newton, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Contractor shall fully complete the project in 25 working days, with substantial completion on or before October 31, 2016. Should the contractor fail to complete the work in this time frame, liquidated damages of $50.00 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract term.

The City of Newton does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the jurisdiction.

This Notice is given by authority of the City of Newton Katrina Davis, City Clerk, City of Newton, Iowa May 19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Newton City Council on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications, and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvement at its meeting at 6:00 pm on June 6, 2016, in said Newton City Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, Iowa for the North Newton Hike & Bike Trail PCC Trail Project. Any person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract or cost of such improvement.

Proposed drawings, specifications and form of contract may be examined at the City of Newton Public Works Office, 1700 North 4th Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This Notice is given by authority of the City of Newton Katrina Davis, City Clerk, City of Newton, Iowa May 19

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS PROJECT: HIGH SCHOOL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RENOVATION FOR THE COLFAX-MINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BID DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 before 1:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME (in accordance with the clock at bid room) LOCATION: COLFAX-MINGO C.S.D. HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS 204 N. LEAGUE RD. COLFAX, IA 50054 Sealed proposals for the above project will be received, publicly opened and read aloud at the time and location stated above by the Board of Directors of COLFAX-MINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. This District includes all or part of the following Iowa Counties: JASPER. Copies of the plans and specifications and other contract documents will be on file after May 16, 2016 and available for inspection at the above bidding location and sets for Contractors/Suppliers can be ordered through the office of Rapids Reproductions, by logging on to dfs.rapidsrepro.com or calling 1-800-383-1223, upon the deposit of $100.00 which will be refunded to PRIME CONTRACTORS WHO SUBMIT BIDS upon the return of the documents within seven (7) days after the receipt of the bids. A separate $20.00 check must accompany the deposit for mailing fee (non-refundable).

Separate proposals will be received for the work of the General Contractor and the work of the Foodservice Equipment.

Subcontractors of all construction trades shall submit bids to the respective prime Contractors covering the scope of work bid.

Award of each contract shall be to the lowest responsible bidder based on basis bid and selected alternates and in conformance to the Bidding Documents prepared

by StruXture Architects.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, cash deposit, Cashier's Check or a Certified Check on a solvent Bank chartered under the laws of the United States in the amount of not less than 5%, nor more than 10% of the proposal submitted therewith.

Bid Security shall be made payable to the Treasurer of COLFAX-MINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Should the successful bidder fail or neglect to furnish a satisfactory surety bond, refuse to enter into contract on the basis of the bid, or fail to meet the requirements of this Notice and the specifications regulating the award, the bidder's security may be retained as liquidated damages.

No bidder may withdraw the proposal for a period of thirty calendar (30) days after the date and hour set for opening of bids. The work under the Contracts shall be commenced immediately after execution of the OwnerContractor Agreement and substantially completed by a mutually agreed upon date, all as set forth in contractual documents.

By virtue of statutory authority, the Contractor shall give preference to Iowa Domestic Labor, products and provisions grown, and coal produced within the State of Iowa, according to the provisions of Chapter 73, Code of Iowa 2009.

The right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities therein is reserved by COLFAXMINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. DATED AT: COLFAX, IA 50054, this 17th day of May, 2016.

BY ORDER OF: COLFAXMINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BY: DEBRA A. HODGSON, BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY May 19

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 26.12 of the 2009 Code of Iowa, applicable to the Board of Directors of the COLFAX-MINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. This District includes all or part of the following Iowa Counties: JASPER. The said Board proposes to construct HIGH SCHOOL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RENOVATION FOR THE COLFAX-MINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. A public hearing at which any and all interested persons may appear and file objection to said proposed Drawings, Specifications, Form of Contract for, or cost of such improvements will be held as provided by law in the COLFAX-MINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 204 N. LEAGUE RD., COLFAX, IA 50054.

The time of the public hearing is hereby set at 1:00 P.M. (Local Time) on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

DATED AT: COLFAX, IA 50054, this 17th day of May, 2016.

BY ORDER OF: COLFAXMINGO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BY: DEBRA A. HODGSON, BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY May 19 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR LINN COUNTY UPON THE PETITION OF EMILY DARLENE HILDEBRAND, Petitioner, AND CONCERNING JEFFERY NAPOLEON LIGON, Respondent.

Case No. CDDM042377 ORIGINAL NOTICE (FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION) TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a Respondent in this action, which petition prays for a dissolution of marriage, distribution of assets and liabilities, and custody.

The attorney for the Petitioner is Allison M. Heffern, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C., whose address is 115 Third Street SE, P.O. Box 2107, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 524062107. That attorney's telephone number is 319-365-9461; facsimile number is 319-3658443; and e-mail is amh@shuttleworthlaw.com.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 15th day of June, 2016, and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Jasper COUNTY Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

Gladys Arthur; Spouse of Gladys Arthur; Estate of Herbert E. Hoeve; Spouse of Herbert E. Hoeve; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; State of Iowa; Estate Recovery Program; United States of America-Internal Revenue Service 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 beneficiaries of each and all of the above-named defendants, including but not limited to all creditors, heirs, spouses, assigns, grantees, legatees, and devisees of Herbert E. Hoeve, Defendants.

EQUITY NO. EQCV119857 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To the above-named Defendants: Spouse of Gladys Arthur, Estate of Herbert E. Hoeve, Spouse of Herbert E. Hoeve 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 beneficiaries of each and all of the above-named defendants, including but not limited to all creditors, heirs, spouses, assigns, grantees, legatees, and devisees of Herbert E. Hoeve You are notified there was on 2/24/2016 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the above-named Court a Foreclosure Petition, which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $99,788.11 plus interest at the rate of 5.49% per annum from 4/19/2010, such amount equaling $16.38 per day, the costs of the action including title costs of $250.00, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises from 4/19/2010, located in Jasper County, Iowa, to-wit: Lots 7 and 8 in Block 3 of Cating's Addition to the Town of Galesburg, 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 David M. Erickson, whose address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3993, Phone: (515) 2882500, Facsimile: (515) 243-0654.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITH REDEMPTION. You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 22nd day of June, 2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, Iowa, at the County Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you 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.

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. Date of Third Publication 6/2/16 May 19 and 26 and June 2 May 3, 2016 Tuesday, May 3, 2016 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock & Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Stevenson presiding.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve converting the temporary part time Veteran's Affairs position, approved at the April 26, 2016 Supervisors meeting, to a permanent part time position.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon asked the Supervisors to approve newly revised Human Resources Manual for employees and to hiring a substitute driver for the Elderly Nutrition department.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve the Jasper County Human Resources Manual.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 16-24 a hiring resolution certifying the following appointment to the Auditor for

Jasper County Payments 5/3/2016 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................8,366.86 American Topper & Accessories Parts....................................50.00 Anderson Erickson Food..................................689.18 ARC Shelter.................................60.00 Arrow Pest Control Services............................305.00 Arrowood, Teresa Mileage................................61.56 Barco Municipal Products Inc Supplies.........................1,044.07 Barney's Inc Maintenance......................480.00 Bituminous Materials & Supply Supplies.........................3,751.26 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................288.90 Boettcher, Jeannie Mileage..............................363.96 Bolton & Hay Inc Food..................................177.10 Bomgar Corporation Maintenance...................1,645.00 Boyer Petroleum Company Supplies.........................4,897.21 Brooker Corporation Supplies.........................1,811.29 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock.............................11,426.75 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies............................183.33 CBM Food Service Food...............................4,367.32 CDW Government Inc Equipment.........................821.05 Central Iowa Detention Services.........................1,200.00 Central Iowa Distributing Inc Supplies............................272.20 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies............................105.61 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................139.40 Certified Power Train Specialists Supplies............................222.07 City of Baxter Services..............................23.10 City of Colfax Utilities...............................123.55 City of Monroe Utilities.................................15.00 City of Newton Landfill Trash.................................784.41 Classic Car Wash Services............................825.64 Cott Systems Inc Maintenance...................1,640.00 Coulson, Robert F Supplies.........................6,824.41 Courtyard Apartments, The Shelter...............................200.00 Data Spec Inc Fees..................................399.00 DC Sports Uniforms............................276.00 De Lage Landen Maintenance......................196.34 Deegan, John M Mileage..............................103.14 Denton, Dana Reimbursement...................23.95

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF JASPER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE COUNTY (FOR ESSENTIAL COUNTY PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Jasper County, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 24th day of May, 2016, at 9:30 A.M., in the Board of Supervisors Room, Jasper County Courthouse, 101 1st Street North, Newton, Iowa, at which meeting the Board proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $400,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for essential county purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of the demolition of abandoned, dilapidated, or dangerous buildings, structures, or properties, including the Integrated Health Services Building (County Care Facility).

Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.

At the above meeting the Board shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the County to the above action.

After all objections have been received and considered, the Board will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the County thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Jasper County, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 331.402 and 331.443 of the Code of Iowa.

May 19 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Newton City Council on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications, and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvement at its meeting at 6:00 pm on June 6, 2016, in said Newton City Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, Iowa for the 2016 Parking Lot Reconstruction Project.

Sealed bids for the work comprising each improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00 PM according to the clock in the office of the Newton Public Works Director on June 1, 2016, in the office of the Newton Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa. Bids received after the deadline for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered and shall be returned to the late bidder unopened.

Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 PM on June 1, 2016, in the office of the Newton Public Works Director, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa for consideration by the Newton City Council at its meeting on June 6, 2016.

Work on the improvement shall be commenced immediately upon approval of the contract by the Council, and be completed as stated below.

Copies of the contract documents are available at no cost from the Newton Public Works Department, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa. Prospective bidders may call (641) 791-0827, ext. 20 or 31 with questions on obtaining contract documents.

General Nature of the Public Improvement 2016 Parking Lot Reconstruction Project Project includes removal of existing pavement, 1,770 SY of 6” PCC pavement, granular subbase, PCC sidewalk, subdrain, seeding, and related items in the City-owned parking lot in the 200 block of S 2nd Ave W. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of contract a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to the Jurisdiction, for the faithful performance of the contract, in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the contract. Said corporate surety bond shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, and protect and save harmless the City of Newton from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement caused by failures in materials and construction for a period of four years from and after acceptance of the contract. Said bid security shall be in the amount fixed in the Instruction to Bidders and shall be in the form of a cashier's check or a certified check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or on an FDIC insured bank chartered under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; or a bid bond on the form provided in the contract documents with corporate surety satisfactory to the Jurisdiction.

The bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the specifications.

The City of Newton reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of bids and no bid may be withdrawn during this period.

The City of Newton, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in

PERSONAL

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

GARAGE SALE Fri. May 20th 2p-6p Sat. May 21st 8a-2p Daybed, stereo, lots of kids clothes, kids storage bin unit, puzzles, pictures, mirrors, lamps, rugs, pasta dishes, plastic storage carts, 2 patio chairs, computer desk chair, motorcyle helmet, large bulb christmas lights, Nintendo DS and Xbox games, vintage electrolux vacuums and lots of misc.

502 E. 16th St. N. GARAGE SALE Fri. May 20th 2pm-7pm Sat. May 21st 8am-1pm Lots of toys, kids clothing and misc. Something for everyone!

1434 N 8th Ave E. GARAGE/BARN SALE May 21st 8a-4p Saturday Only!

Lots of items, years of overflow tag sale items.

Rain or shine sale is inside the barn.

5427 Hwy T-12 N. (T12 N towards Mariposa Park, 2nd farm past the railroad tracks) Northwest

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Thurs. May 19th, 3p-8p Fri. May 20th, 8a-noon Clothes for boys sz. 8-12, girls sz. 8-16 and teens (Gymboree, Justice, Aeropostale, Gap, etc.), adult clothing, books, toys, shoes, curio cabinet, end table, quality bedspread, misc. golf equipment, bird bath, flower pots, new RV patio rug, home décor and much more!!!

1650 W. 28th St. N. (from Hwy 14, turn west on N. 4th Ave. W. and go 1 ½ miles) HUMONGOUS GARAGE SALES

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Fri. May 20th 2p-7p Sat. May 21st 9a-?

Riding lawn mower, fishing rods & tackle, campstoves; saddles & tack; scaffolding, tools; old multi-pane windows; collectibles; craft items; file cabinet, stereo, household decor/kitchen stuff; western wear; shoes & boots; bedding, curtains; men's clothes S-3XL; some maternity & children's clothes; ladies' clothes 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, & 1X; swimwear, purses, bags; toys, lots of books; dishes; stationery, greeting cards; lots more, including a wheelbarrow full of free stuff!

1400 & 1401 W. 8th St. N. (southwest of Union Cemetery)

Southwest

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Saturday, May 21: 8am-4pm Multi family with lots of items.

930 S. 12th Ave. W.

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REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT Associated Dentists is seeking a professional selfstarter to work as a Registered Dental Assistant in our Newton, IA practice. This is a full time position working Monday - Friday hours vary. We are seeking a person with a positive attitude, strong organizational, analytical, communication and people skills. This is not a position to sit back and wait for things to happen but rather an opportunity to help make great things happen! Must be a registered dental assistant, preferable expanded functions and have CPR certification. Please send your cover letter, resume and references to:

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LOST PET: “Rocky” has been missing since 5/13/2016. Labrador Retriever, 11 months, male, brown, microchip. Last known location: Crossroads- Iowa Speedway/ Rusty Wallace Drive & Liberty Ave., Newton. Rocky is chocolate lab and white German Shepherd, 43 lbs.

And wearing orange color with black bone name tag.

He is very skittish. He has allergies and has mattering of his eyes, when outside a lot. If you see him please contact Carey @ 641-5210522 or Janine @ 641521-2827.

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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.

GARAGE SALE Friday, May 20: 8am-3pm Sat., May 21: 8am-Noon Many Collections, Avon, plates, Rockwell, Hummel bells, Barbies, B. Potter, fishing equipment, Evinrude and golf balls.

Lots of miscellaneous!

3981 Hwy F 48 West (Across from Drive In) STORAGE UNIT Sale Thurs. May 19th 11a-5p Fri. May 20th 12p-5p Everything MUST go.

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1986 SEARAY Seville Ski Boat 19ft 140hp Mercruser, open bow, licensed for 8 with Shorelander Rocker Roller trailer. Has AM/FM stereo, radio & fish locater.

Also slide on 35lb thrust foot control trolling motor $3500 641-521-5648 BLACK & Decker Electric Hedge Trimmers (work great) $15. Dale Earnhardt Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $12/each. Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set.

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FOLDING ROCKER lawn chairs with bag- green / white $15., two folding lawn chairs- canvas like fabric 2 @ $8., 1973 jumbo Pachinko game, complete in original box $45., Roseville Cornucopia's 8” & 6”, Blue Freesia design $75. each, 1936 Silhouette pictures with pull down calenders from Newton Mfgt $25. pair, 2002 Dodge Ram manual $10. 7928017.

SMALL ROLLING tool chest $45., 78” floral sofa, clean, no pets $40. 641259-2302.

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

JELD-WEN, Inc. Windows Division is now accepting applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift production positions. These are direct hire positions working for an innovative and forward thinking company. Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious and safety oriented. Our skilled workforce uses state of the art equipment to produce high quality JELD-WEN vinyl windows and patio doors to serve the Midwestern, Southern and Western markets.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Wages up to $14.51/hr for general entry level positions • Advancement opportunities to higher skilled positions • 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay • Employee discounts • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window Team, apply in person at 911 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa. In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required.

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Digital Reporter The Newton Daily News is seeking a tech-savvy reporter to lead our newsroom’s digital efforts.

This full-time

Responsibilities will include website content management, building our digital audience and overseeing social media. Some reporting, customer service and marketing duties are included in this position.

Send a resume position offers a and clips to Editor competitive salary The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastAbigail Pelzer at and comprehensive paced, demanding newsroom. Must have apelzer@ benefits package. strong writing skills and a sharp eye for detail. newtondailynews.com Previous experience working in newspaper Shaw Media is an equal journalism and digital platforms is preferred. opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

The Newton Daily News, a 4,200 circulation five-day Pre-employment backa week newspaper, is an award-winning paper located ground check and drug screen required. Must just 30 minutes from Des Moines in central Iowa. You will have acceptable motor also be working closely with our nearby weekly publications, vehicle record.

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PRECIOUS MOMENTS19991 “Bless those who serve us” with box $10., tea pot $5., 1989 “25 Anniversary” bell $5., 1989 “My Happiness” $8., 2 mens leather belts- 1 black and 1 brown $5. each, size 42, 2-30 gallon totes with lid $8. each, mens knit s. sleeve shirts, solid green, blue/white stripe, size L $3. each, Van Heusen wrinkle free plaid shirts, L $5. each. 641-275-7600.

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

Front tires brand new, good dependable car. $2,500 firm. 641-840-0153 2007 SATURN Sky, less than 19,000 miles $15000 obo 2003 GMC Z71, new brakes, tires, shocks, fuel pump & battery. $5000 obo 641-521-9793

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

1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

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

Asking $2695. 641 521 5809.

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

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1996 FORD F-350 crew cab 4x4. 157,000 miles on 7.5l fuel injected. Brand new tires 285/75r16. New exhaust $5000 obo 641521-8290 1997 FORD Conversion van, low miles, very well cared for, tow pkg, tow brakes, new brakes, leather interior, tv/dvd, very comfortable ride $4200.

641-840-0153 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 19). Your attention will jumpstart something new in August.

This will be a year when friendships get stronger, business ties grow more lucrative and romance inspires you. A remarkable accomplishment in

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

New condition. No pets $47,995.

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We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

• Every other weekend RN - hours 6am -2pm • Part-time Cook - varied hours • CNA - varied hours - part time

Check the Lost and Found in the Classified Pages!

2013 HARLEY Davidson Trike - 2900 miles Selling because of lack of use.

Has a 72 month extended warranty that is transferable.

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Run your own lost and found classified ad for $25 per month which will run in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online (with or without a picture).

Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation!

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to: Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 rdaniels@elimcare.org www.elimcare.org Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer.

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2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackknife couch (sleeps 2-3), queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, electric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane grill. Asking $18,500 or OBO. 563-249-6886.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Should you seek support, or is that the costly, lazy, complicated way of solving the problem? If you can afford to try it out with little stress to your resources, you’ll know straightaway. If not, you’ll be fine (brilliant, even) on your own.

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EXTREMELY CLEAN LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813

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Cardinals Continued from Page 1B Maher had a 1.90 earned run average over 162 innings pitched. Maher allowed 122 hits and 72 runs, walked 43 batters and hit seven with a pitch.

Maher chalked up 151 strikeouts. She had a fielding percentage of .944 and three errors.

Maher provided plenty at the plate for the Cardinals as the clean-up hitter. Her .355 batting average was second best for the team. She had 38 hits, which included six doubles. Maher drove in 24 runs and scored eight.

Kennedy Leiker was the starting catcher with a .936 fielding average behind the plate. She had three errors defensively and threw out eight base runners. She hit .205 with 17 hits and two doubles, driving in 14 runs.

Sophomore Karley Leiker is back in right field for Newton. She earned all-conference honorable mention honors.

She had a .960 fielding average, and had one error.

Karley Leiker usually hit in the second slot of the Newton batting order last year. She finished the season with a .282 batting average, which was fourth on the team. She had

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High head softball coach Kristina McNew visits with players during timeout. McNew begins her second year at the helm of the Cardinal softball program.

29 hits and one double. She drove in 23 runs and scored 16 runs. She was 5-of-5 on stolen base attempts.

Sophomores Audrey Lucas and Taylor Ryan return at the Newton infield corners — third and first base, respectively. Lucas hit .235 with 24 hits and four doubles and six RBIs. Ryan was a .321 hitter with 27 hits, five doubles and one home run. Ryan scored 15 runs and drove in 19 runs.

Also back are freshmen Emily Valtman, Anna Coyle and Lakin Jenkins, sophomores Liz McVey and Mack-

PCM Continued from Page 2B After Brown, the Mustangs struggled to find consistency. PCM’s pitchers allowed at least five runs in 11 of the team’s 17 losses.

Hudnut expects Henkenius to be the No. 2 starter behind Brown, while Davis, Van Wyk, Van Dyke, Phifer, Clark, Foster and freshman Derek Brown all are expected to log innings.

Henkenius had an ERA of 3.88 as a freshman last season. He started the season as a spot starter/reliever but finished the season starting conference games.

“Henkenius improved tremendously during his freshman campaign,” Hudnut said. “I believe he has built on the momentum he gained at the end of the season.

“Gunnar will be counted on as a starting pitcher, too. He pitched pretty well for us last year and like (Henk), is building off that experience.”

The Mustangs open the season at 7:30 p.m.

Monday at Greene County. The home opener is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday against South Tama County in a non-conference game.

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

enzie Johnson and juniors Lynae Doland and Lizzy Coyle. All saw limited varsity action last year, but are expected to contribute more this season.

Anna Coyle was sharing pitching duties with Maher last year until an injury sidelined her. She made six starts in the circle, going 3-3. She had a 5.88 ERA, giving up 40 hits and 11 walks while striking out six. Ryan is expected to pitch for the NHS junior varsity and Maddison Thayer is the freshman team’s pitcher.

“The positions aren’t set in

stone and can change depending on different situations,” McNew said. “The girls have been working hard and we had our first scrimmage Monday. It went well. Of course, there are things to work on in regular practice before our first game Tuesday at Marshalltown.”

Other players expected to work in varsity playing time are junior Mackenzie Hansen, sophomores Harlie Durr, Rylie Bakalar and Jaden Adams and freshmen Brittany McConnell and Rilee Slycord.

McNew said the concern going into the season is about mental toughness — the girls believing in themselves. She said confidence is always something an athlete struggles with somewhere in their career.

“By working on weaknesses and strengths, they get stronger. They develop confidence by knowing what to expect of themselves and their teammates, which makes us stronger as a team each game,” McNew said.

Newton finished 3-8 in Little Hawkeye Conference play in 2015. The Cardinals were sixth in the conference, which had four teams in the 4A rankings last year including three-time 4A state champion Dallas Center-Grimes.

“Everyone on the team has seen the conference and

Newton High School JV/9th Softball 2016 Schedule May 24 — Marshalltown 9th, 4:30 p.m.

May 24 — Marshalltown JV, 6 p.m.

May 25 — Knoxville 9th, 4:30 p.m.

May 25 — Knoxville JV, 6 p.m.

May 27 — Ames 9th, 4:30 p.m.

May 27 — Ames JV, 6 p.m.

May 28 — BCLUW JV tournament, 9 a.m.

May 31 — Norwalk 9th, 4:30 p.m.

May 31 — Norwalk JV, 6 p.m.

June 1 — Pella Christian JV, 6 p.m.

June 6 — Dallas Center-Grimes JV, 6 p.m.

June 7 — Lynnville-Sully JV, 4:30 p.m.

June 8 — Grinnell JV, 6 p.m.

June 10 — Oskaloosa 9th, 4:30 p.m.

June 10 — Oskaloosa JV, 6p.m.

June 13 — Pella 9th, 4:30 p.m.

June 13 — Pella JV, 6 p.m.

June 15 — Norwalk 9th, 4:30 p.m.

June 15 — Norwalk JV, 6 p.m.

June 16 — Ames 9th, 4:30 p.m.

June 16 — Ames JV, 6 p.m.

June 17 — Ottumwa JV, 11 a.m.

June 17 — Pella Christian JV, 6 p.m.

June 22 — Dallas Center-Grimes JV, 6 p.m.

June 24 — Grinnell JV, 6 p.m.

June 27 — Oskaloosa 9th, 4:30 p.m.

June 27 — Oskaloosa JV, 6 p.m.

June 28 — Boone JV, 6 p.m.

June 30 — Urbandale JV, 6 p.m.

Home games in bold

knows what to expect. The girls are ready to compete again and improve from last year,” McNew said.

Newton’s season opener is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Marshalltown. The Cardinals’ home opener is 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday against Knoxville at Berg Middle School.

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

Knicks working to hire former Iowa State standout Hornacek as coach

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks want Jeff Hornacek as their next coach.

The team is working on a deal to hire Hornacek, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press Wednesday.

President of Basketball Operations Phil Jackson has had discussions with the former Phoenix Suns coach and there is mutual interest, but they have not begun negotiations on a contract, the person said on condition of anonymity because details of the coaching search are private.

Bleacher Report first reported that the Knicks would hire Hornacek.

The Knicks finished the season with Kurt Rambis as interim coach after Jackson fired Derek Fisher in February. Jackson also met with former Cleveland coach David Blatt and former Indiana coach Frank Vogel before turning his attention to Hornacek.

Hornacek went 101-112 in 2 1/2 seasons in Phoenix before he was fired Feb. 1 with a 14-35 record. He led the Suns to a surprising 4834 record in his first season, when they almost made the playoffs with a team that was expected to be one of the worst in the league, but the team was in one of the worst stretches in its history when he was fired.

He was an unexpected

candidate, given Jackson’s stated intention to hire someone with whom he had a relationship. Hornacek never played for or worked under Jackson, who won an NBA-record 11 championships as a coach.

Rambis had been the only candidate Jackson identified after the season ended in April. He was only 9-19 after replacing Fisher, but is close with Jackson and runs the triangle offense that Jackson favors.

Hornacek, who played in two NBA Finals with the Utah Jazz when they lost to Jackson’s Chicago Bulls, ran a fast-paced, guard-oriented offense in Phoenix.

The Knicks finished 3250 last season, their third straight season out of the playoffs.

Jackson was in no hurry to make a hire, saying last month it could be May, or could be July. While other teams worked quickly to fill their openings, he took a trip across the country, posting some pictures on Twitter along the way.

But he began talking at some point with Hornacek and will try to close a deal he could never get done with Steve Kerr two summers ago. Jackson said he let Kerr out of a verbal agreement when the Golden State job became available, and the Knicks ended up hiring Fisher.

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