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Fire destroys barn, antique items Newton, Colfax, Baxter firefighters respond

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News A fire destroyed a barn late Tuesday afternoon on the property of Bonnie and Roy Eilert, located on West 62nd Street North, west of Newton. The cause wasn’t immediately known.

When a fire took out a barn on the property of Bonnie and Roy Eilert late Tuesday afternoon, it might have taken out some pieces of history as

well. The cause of a barn fire on the Eilert’s property, on West 62nd Street North near Highway F48, west of Newton, was not immediately known.

But what is known is there were some items inside the barn that had

been destroyed. The barn caught on fire around 5:40 p.m. Newton, Colfax and Baxter firefighters quickly got out to the property — located about five miles west of downtown Newton — and saved a shed, some vehicles and the main house, but couldn’t save the barn, a camper or a small shed. No one was FIRE | 3A

Supervisors approve Beck’s plans

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Jasper County Board of Supervisors granted approval to a corn seed retail and distribution center planned for Colfax at its Tuesday meeting.

The approval is for an application for Beck’s Hybrid to receive benefits from the High Quality Jobs Program,

a $20,000 forgivable loan to the company, a second zero percent interest, five-year $20,000 loan to be used for initial development and a five-year property tax abatement in exchange for the $15 million economic investment.

“This resolution allows us to go to the state, there is a meeting Courtesy of FRK Design This artist’s rendering of the former Hy-Vee building on First Avenue West shows what the finished product will look like once it’s renovated to become the new Newton Community School District administration building. The facility is set to be occupied by several NCSD elements when the district reconfigures at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

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NCSD to spend $2.4M to renovate new admin building

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News JEDCO Director Chaz Allen received approval from the Jasper County Board of Supervisors to move forward with plans for Beck’s Hybrid corn seed retail and distribution center in Colfax.

While some of the 35-minute discussion about the new administration building also involved how the estimated $2,425,000 project will be financed, there was a great deal of talk about the details of the structure, which could end up including Cardinal red as one of its exterior and interior colors at the Newton Community School board meeting Monday.

Dave Briden of the Des

Moines design firm Frevert, Ramsey & Kobes made a presentation at the meeting, held in the Newton High School multi-purpose room. He used the slide projector and listed several costs, material types and process descriptions that will be used to renovate the building.

The building, located on the north side of First Avenue West, was home to a Hy-Vee grocery store for many years. It was purchased by the school district last fall, and the board voted unanimously to approve FRK as lead

designer on its renovation.

Briden also produced a detailed visual timeline for the renovation, which will help many other district changes happen smoothly if it is completed by June 2016. The board took on several other detailed subjects at Monday’s three-hour, 40-minute meeting, including a vote to implement its new reconfiguration plan beginning at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

Briden’s timeline includes RENOVATION | 3A

City to consider expanded housing initiative

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News An expanded housing initiative will be on the agenda at the next city council meeting after an updated plan was discussed Monday.

Newton Housing Development Corporation President Jennifer Cook and Director Amanda Price made a presentation on Fairmeadows North, a new home construction plan for the city and responded to questions the council had posed previously.

The enhanced initiative would come in the form of an initial grant to the NHDC for $207,950 to purchase land, find contractors and build six houses, with the hope that the contractors would

be able to sell the houses within a year. Should it not be able to sell the houses, the NHDC would buy them back at 80 percent of the estimated cost, about $196,000 for the $245,000 homes. The NHDC would then be responsible for selling the homes and recouping the money for the city.

That buy back guarantee is an added incentive to builders to invest in the community with less risk than buying the property and building on their own. The city bonded more than $3.6 million in May 2014 for the Newton Housing Initiative. Money for the new grant and worse case scenario buy backs would come from that first Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News initiative.

The NHDC proposed an expanded housing initiative, which includes purchasing six lots in HOUSING | 3A

Fairmeadows North along with 7.3 acres adjacent to the lots and an additional lot of South 12th Avenue West.

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In Brief Sacred Heart to host Everest Bible study in June Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Almighty Power” vacation Bible study from 9 a.m. to noon June 1517 at the church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

There will be experiments, glacier games, adventures, music, snacks and more.

For more information, call 641-792-2050 or email shnewton@iowatelecom.net.

The Way to host 5-week adult Bible study

Submitted Photo The mother of a child receiving a scholarship from First Presbyterian Church poses with professional pictures of her daughter at her middle school graduation and on her 15th birthday, a major celebration for Hispanic girls calling for a formal dress and party.

First Presbyterian Church continues mission work in El Salvador

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News As a part of its mission work, the First Presbyterian Church of Newton sponsors five students from Muñoces, El Salvador in their efforts to attend high school this school year. A scholarship worth $100 is paid in two installments, one before the first semester and one after students present their report cards to the Pastoral team at the beginning of the second semester.

For quite a few years, funds were designated for the scholarships but had never been asked to support a student. The church then discovered the school in Muñoces only goes through the sixth grade and then a student must walk to El Tablón to continue on to “middle school.” If a student completes school in El Tablón and wants to continue on to high school, they must find a way to get to or live in Berlin, the closest high school.

Because all Muñoces students complete middle school in El Tablón, Heartland Presbyterian Church, which is the partner church with El Tablón, has been funding all the scholarships. They didn’t check to see if the student was walking from Muñoces. Now, there are five students who are attending high school and have received scholarships.

Mission co-worker Katherine Pater sent a message to the church about the start of school and what the roles and responsibilities of everyone in the scholarship program are.

“The student’s job is to study well and take full advantage of this financial gift and this opportunity to be in school,” Pater said. “Now is the time to study and learn. Studying comes before watching television and playing soccer.”

The students are expected to bring us a copy of their grades every few months and write a note to those who are helping them. The parent’s job is to encourage and motivate their children to study, do their homework and apply themselves. The Pastoral House’s job, other than the obvious financial support, is to encourage, provide moral support, open our doors when the students need assistance with research or typing.

She wrote that through the contributions, the church is helping them realize their dreams, better their future and learn the skills they need to help their community thrive.

“And they are grateful for your faith in them,” Pater said.

The church also raises money to purchase fertilizer for the farmers in the city. Through fundraising efforts in January, the church as able to bring fertilizer to the city earlier this spring.

Originally, the hope was to help the farmers convert to natural fertilizer. Through the process of using the natural fertilizers, they found it does not work well in rural El Salvador.

“People who rely on their crops to feed their families cannot afford the years required to amend the soil when the land

must not be used. And most of the farmers of Muñoces rent land rather than own it and land owners are not about to let the land be unused while the soil is being amended,” Mission Chair Linda Erickson said.

“So chemical fertilizer remains the best way to produce a good crop from the rocky, depleted soil.”

Each bag of fertilizer costs between $50 and $75 per bag. As a form of payment, each farmer who is able gives a small bag of corn for the fertilizer which is, in turn, sold by the Pastoral team to help support communities in the area who do not have a partnership with a church in Iowa.

“We help the farmers of Muñoces and the farmers in Muñoces help the people of neighboring communities. A gift that keeps on giving,” Erickson said.

Each community member that receives the fertilizer has to acknowledge they have it. Some are able to sign their names while other who cannot read or write use a fingerprint.

Other work that the church does in the area includes raising money to provide a health fund to help with medical expenses in the community. Additionally, it found that 13 houses in Muñoces do not have their own outhouses. A new outhouse costs approximately $150 and fundraising has begun for those homes to receive one.

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

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Newton Church of The Way will host the fiveweek adult Bible study “Just Walk Across the Room” by author Bill Hybels at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 31, June 7 and June 14.

The Bible study will be at the church staff house, 2300 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton.

For those interested in joining, a sign-up can be found at the information table located at the church.

Cost is $10 per workbook.

For more information, call study facilitator Ken Landgrebe at 515-782-5436.

Congregation UCC to host discussion forum on death Congregational United Church of Christ will host an educational and discussion presentation “Preparing to Die” at 7:15 p.m. May 20 at the church, 308 E. Second St. N. in Newton.

Panelists and guests will explore and discuss the many pieces surrounding the death of a loved one and our own deaths: power of attorney, living wills, the funeral, the burial, the final will, etc.

Gary Wallace of Wallace Family Funeral Home; Bruce Nuzum of Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum Law Firm; and the Rev. Jessica Petersen will present and offer resources for our discussion. Bring your questions with you.

This is no charge for this program.

For more information, call 641-792-3773.

Monroe UMC to host ice cream social June 18 Monroe United Methodist Church will host a dinner and homemade ice cream social at 5 p.m.

June 18 at the church, 407 N. Monroe St. Beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, pie or brownie, four ice cream flavors and a drink will be served.

Foursquare Church to host Sounds of Inspiration Newton Foursquare Church will host vocalists Sounds of Inspiration at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the church, 1510 S. Eighth Ave. E.

FBC to host summer potluck luncheon June 14 First Baptist Church will host a Welcome Summer Dinner following worship, at 11:45 a.m. June 13 at the church, 620 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

There will be a walking taco and beverages. Those interested in attending are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share and individual table setting.

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planned to return Wednesday. She said she might be as tearful when explaining what happened to them as when she was driven up to the house Tuesday by her daughter.

She had been visiting her husband, Roy, who lives at an assisted care facility, when the blaze broke out. When the Newton Daily News spoke with her, firefighters were still putting out hot spots, so she hadn’t had a chance to see exactly what the ruined barn looked like.

Continued from Page 1A home when the fire started.

“There were some antique things in there,” Bonnie Eilert said. “There was an antique sled, and some pieces that might have been from a Native American canoe, and lots of family things.”

Bonnie Eilert said a representative of the TV show “American Pickers” had come out to the property Friday to examine items, and

Housing Continued from Page 1A To look at what the $199,000 would buy, Cook showed the six lots that are ready for builders along with 7.3 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to the lots and an additional lot on South 12th Avenue West.

“It’s really just undeveloped land that has the possibility of having 23 additional buildable lots,” Cook said.

The six lots are valued at $175,000 with the additional 7.3 acres and seventh lot coming in at $24,000. Along with legal fees, abstracting, marketing, utility hook-ups and mowing at $8,950 the total initial grant comes to $207,950.

Council had previously asked about using current lots from the D&D program or other property the city already owns. Cook said that those lots are very scattered and not having homes in one neighborhood would make marketing abilities more difficult. Also, D&D lot sizes are not ideal for the value of a home necessary to use the $10,000 buyer incentive the city already has.

If the worst case scenario were to happen and NHDC would have to buy back all six houses, the NHDC would pay $1.176 for the homes and try to sell them for $235,000 each totaling $1.41 million. After Realtor fees, the project would have a shortfall of $58,550. Cook explained that NHDC would still have assets in the remaining lot and 7.3 acres of land valued at an estimated $98,000 putting the project back in the black.

Cook went on to tell the benefits to

Renovation Continued from Page 1A sending out requests for contracting bids in August, awarding a contract or contracts in September, beginning the bulk of the work in September and starting a move-in in May 2016.

Newton Superintendent Bob Callaghan also asked Briden about possible work to the Emerson Hough building.

The district administration offices, the Basics & Beyond program and Newton High School’s disciplinary program are moving into the former Hy-Vee building to allow Emerson Hough to become a regular elementary schools again.

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | May 20, 2015 | 3A “I cried and screamed the whole way up the street, once we could see the smoke,” she said. “I’ll probably cry like that again once I see how bad it is.”

Newton Fire Chief Jerrod Wellik said Tuesday it wasn’t apparent how the fire started. He said a couple of vehicles were inside the barn, including a tractor, which was destroyed. The firefighters were able to keep nearby vehicles and a shed from being destroyed, and there were some small fuel tanks near

the community and return on the investment for constructing and selling six new homes.

“The biggest thing is we have new homes estimated at an average of $245,000 which shows a total tax valuation rollback (of $799,682), annual tax levy (of $31,392), annual city of Newton levy (of $12,642) and annual school levy (of $11,774) and in addition, this is just based on an assumption, if we had 12 new students there would be additional state funding (of $76,032),” Cook said.

The NHDC has completed creating a signed purchase agreement ready for potential builders, drafted an agreement for the builder and has discussed the project with several local builders, gaining verbal agreements of interest from at least six. The next steps would be purchasing the land, signing an agreement with the city of Newton and sending out an RFP to interested builders.

Council Member Jeff Price began the discussion and clarified that the addition of the 7.3 acres and seventh lot are a condition of buying the six lots. It is a package deal from the seller.

“I just see the value of that consider what the six lots are currently listed for,” Price said.

In previous discussions, the NHDC had been targeting one builder to construct all six homes but with a less strict time line, has opened the project up to multiple builders within the development at one time.

“I see that as a great value, slowing this down and changing the time frame has now opened it up more to in partic-

“That’s going to make for a really busy summer,” Briden said.

The district will be moving items between at least five buildings as it reconfigures into four K-4 campuses and a grades 5-6 school.

The new administration building has been deemed structurally sound, Callaghan said.

Briden detailed a list of elements that will need to be removed or replaced — such as the sagging canopy near the front — and ones that it would be better to leave in place, such as the posts that support the canopy.

Some of the board questions were about the appearance of the building, and how it could

ular our local builders,” Council Member Evelyn George said.

Council member Noreen Otto spoke next, thanking those from NHDC for the new, more specific proposal but still voiced concerns about the project.

“This modified proposal does still have my fundamental concern of we are using tax payer money to buy land for private real estate,” Council member Noreen Otto said. “My question is why is there no private interest in developing?”

Amanda Price explained that a lot of people do not want to go through the steps of building their own house and want to see a new house right away.

Cook said that they are trying to push contractors that are already working in proven areas, to come to Newton and see that if they build they houses they will sell. She also talked about the financially side for buyers. Getting a new home construction loan usually requires 20 percent for a down payment. Most people are unable to do that, but they are more likely to be able to put 3.5 percent down on a new speculative house that is already in place.

Council member Craig Trotter questioned building additional houses when there are already two at Fountain Hills for sale with no progress towards a sale for either. Jeff Price said that an offer has been accepted on one of the homes but no further detail with given.

The topic will likely bring much more discussion as it heads to the agenda at the next council meeting June 1.

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

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involve school colors.

Padget drew laughter from the audience at the well-attended meeting by mentioning his red socks in the context of asking if a red outline could be placed around yet-to-be-installed windows.

“Red and black, every time you see it, it just pops,” Padget said.

Briden said he’ll look into the possibility of red outlines. Not all of the questions were directly related to Cardinal pride, however. Padget also asked if there was a ramp on a schematic drawing, for ADA compliance, and Briden pointed out that yes, there is a ramp needed for compliance, as the back of the build-

ing sits higher up than the center.

There will be about 140 parking spaces and landscaping around the building. Picnic tables are pictured near the rear entrance, and new doors and windows around each entrance, plus the new windows, and “solatubes” to let in natural light from above. There will be a commons area with tables in the center of the interior.

There will be about four regular Basics & Beyond classrooms, an exercise/fitness room, offices, a small conference room, a dividable multi-purpose “board room” that Callaghan said can be used in different ways as pro-

fessional development space and several storage areas.

One current resident of Emerson Hough, the Heartland Area Education Agency’s office, does not have a place marked out in the new administration building’s plans. Callaghan said the support agency is considering a number of possibilities, including shopping for a space not run by the school district.

District Director of Business Services Gayle Isaac said the building will be paid for out

of the NCSD’s physical plant and levy fund, or PPEL tax. He expects a revenue stream of between $2 million and $2.5 million into that fund over the next 12 months.

The district can only use those funds for infrastructure-type costs, and not for expenses such as teacher salaries. Isaac also covered a number of other district financial issues later in Monday’s meeting.

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

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Continued from Page 1A on Friday for state incentives, this is simply a match program for the state incentives,” Jasper County Economic Development Company Director Chaz Allen said.

Beck’s will receive a 75 percent abatement the first year, 60 percent in year two, 45 percent the third year, 30 percent the fourth year and 15 percent the fifth year.

Following the abatement, the county will begin receiving tax revenue from the center.

“One thing I really like about this is in six years we will start getting money back to the treasury for this,” Supervisor Denny Carpenter said.

Beck’s plans to create 50 new full-time positions at what Allen calls “good pay rates” starting after three years at more than $17 per hour. The company has three years to get fully staffed with both sales employees that travel but are based out of the Colfax center and those who work in the center.

“They are going full speed. They want to get this approved Friday at the state, buy the ground in June, begin the process and move in by July of 2016,” Allen said.

Beck’s hope is that the location will serve as a seed distribution center as well as a resource for farmers to learn and make decision from Beck’s Practical Farm Research program. Beck’s PRF studies are designed with the farmer in mind and highlight how different management practices and new technologies perform in field environments.

“We’re truly excited to plan out roots deeper in Iowa and work more closely with Iowa farmers,” Beck’s Hybrid President Scott Beck said. “This growth opportunity will allow us to better serve farmers need by providing them with more local distribution, access to premier agronomic research and services and offer them the broadest choices of seed and traits available in agriculture.”

Currently, Beck’s has Iowa locations in Mt. Pleasant and Marshalltown. It is a family company based out of Indiana.

In other business: • The Supervisors approved the hiring of Peter Blink as an Assistant County Attorney at a rate of $76,349 per year beginning June 1.

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Bonnie and Roy Eilert have been married for more than 66 years, and have been active in several church and community organizations.

Last year, Roy Eilert attended the 70th reunion of Newton High School’s Class of 1944.

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Don’t fear the out-of-state reaper

By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | May 20, 2015

In 1976, the Blue Oyster Cult told us not to fear the reaper. The way some high school seniors describe college in another state — far from family and friends — one would think the reaper is coming to claim their souls, taking them from Iowa forever.

There are far more daunting challenges than going out of state for college. It’s going to be OK. With all the high school graduations happening this month, many young people are undoubtedly lamenting how some of their peers will be driving a few miles, or maybe 100 or 200 miles, to campuses they’ve all grown up knowing about.

There are certainly a lot of spectacular things about the in-state colleges and universities. Chances are, if an Iowan is headed to college out of state, there’s a specific connection to that destination, such as attending a relative’s alma mater, pursuing a specific academic program or taking advantage of a cost benefit unique to that school.

There are a lot of pros and cons to going far from home, and finances and degree programs are two of a million deciding factors.

I hope that if being homesick or being hundreds or even thousands of miles from home is a factor, those fears will be given the right amount of weight in choosing a school.

If that choice has already been made, know that your long travels were done by many before you. My mother traveled from a Chicago suburb to attend Grinnell College in the mid-1960s, when trains still lugged students and their heavy trunks through the wind and the snow more often than automobiles did.

There is something unique and special about going far away to college, and I would hope athletes wouldn’t write off such an opportunity simply because of the distance. Homesickness is natural, and no one blames an athlete for wanting to stay within an hour or two (or three) of an entire support network, or wanting to be a famil-

iar place.

But there are 49 other states that would benefit from the exchange of culture, ideas and experiences that each Iowan can bring along. College is one of the first critical, useful set of choices many young adults make, while there isn’t a “wrong” choice for college.

I wish I had made a bolder move after high school. I ended up living with my mother for the two years it took me to get an associate’s degree at the community college down the street, and my plans and goals afterward were self-designed and misguided.

I ended up moving to Albuquerque in my late 20s and finishing my degree at the University of New Mexico. There are many fascinating people there, and I will always be proud to call myself a Lobo. College turned out to be an enriching experience for me partly because it was a new and different place.

I just hope there is just as much enthusiasm and anticipation for an out-of-state college opportu-

nity, because it could be a chance of a lifetime. It makes sense folks return to their roots, especially if most of their family and friends are in one county — even if that leads to squabbling over the few government jobs in the area.

Many Iowans seem to have an admirable sense of state pride that I haven’t run into anywhere else, and natives of the Hawkeye State don’t seem to spend much time bragging about how awesome their state is — they let folks discover that for themselves.

You certainly won’t be the last people ever to move far away from family and friends.

Henry Ford once said obstacles “are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” I hope the miles won’t get in the way, and I hope students of all ages don’t see miles as obstacles when it comes to out-of-state opportunities.

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

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piled before it was ever approved.

What right does Dakota Access have to do this at their own discretion? How dare them. If this would benefit us, wouldn’t it have happened long ago?

We know where it’s going — China! Not to mention the jobs are next to nothing they promised and what it will do to our land. Does the oil company think

the farmers from Iowa are idiots?

I don’t think so.

My dad once told me politics talks and one hand washes the other.

I know that didn’t happen with Dan Kelley. What did happen here? Our farmers need answers.

Gov. Branstad said in his re-election speech, “we have a clean state,” but for how long?

Puppy mills — a red flag to all Iowans

pends on Iowa agriculture. Rural Iowans have prided themselves on quality agriculture for many years. These puppy mills and their deplorable conditions make rural Iowan’s appear barbaric. As Iowans, we know better. But if we continue to ignore this kind of “business” and allow them to thrive here, it will eventually affect our lives in negative ways.

The FBI knows that people who abuse animals are a threat

to our society.

It is the duty of our lawmakers to protect the good of us all by creating and enforcing laws that shut the doors of such facilities. If our current laws allow them to continue to thrive, the laws are failing us, the lawmakers are failing us and we as voting citizens are the only ones who can change that.

I plan to get involved in the work to find a solution and will vote accordingly.

Newton student recognized at Iowa State Capitol

Dan Kelley.

This came about after Rep. Kelley’s staff spotted an article in the Newton Daily News, featuring details on a recent “I Love America Because ...” essay-writing contest, in which Isaac had received first place in the local and district levels, and second place for the state. Rep. Kelley spoke of Isaac’s accomplishments in front of his colleagues, posed with him for photos and invited him on a private tour of the building, which included an amazing (albeit nerve-wracking) climb to the very top of the dome, an area

typically closed to the public.

This visit was the culmination of efforts by so many. We want to thank Rep. Kelley and his staff for celebrating academic success. We want to thank the NDN for highlighting achievements by our local students. Last, but absolutely not least, we want to thank our Newton educators. Isaac has had fantastic support from our school district, including teachers Megan Frehse and Lucinda Sinclair, and principal Lisa Sharp, plus his teachers from previous years. We are so grateful to be in this community.

Sheri Pherigo Newton I just got off the phone from talking to Rep. Dan Kelley. I know how hard he has been working on stopping the pipeline project. What tipped my anger is that the pipeline is being stock-

Jana West Ankeny Thank you for covering this issue. I think this would be a red flag to all Iowans. Not only those who care about the poor dogs and their horrific living conditions, but anyone who has a home, raises a family or invests in a future here. We all know a great deal of our economy de-

Dr. Zack and Stephanie Alexander Newton A few weeks ago, our son Isaac, a 9-year-old third-grader at Thomas Jefferson Elementary, had an extraordinary experience. He was invited to the Iowa State Capitol, where he was recognized during a session of the House of Representatives by our local representative,

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Last week, President Obama held a summit on poverty at Georgetown U n i v e r s i t y.

There, he explained that unrest in major American cities could By Ben Shapiro be traced not to lack of values, but to simple lack of cash — and that lack of cash, he suggested, could be attributed to simple lack of luck.

“The top 25 hedge fund managers made more than all of the kindergarten teachers in the country,” Obama stated.

“You pretty much have more than you’ll ever be able to use or anyone in your family will ever be able to use. There’s a fairness issue involved here.” He added that we should confiscate wealth from those people and redistribute it to “early childhood education” — one of the greatest government boondoggles of all time — because that’s “where the question of compassion and ‘I’m my brother’s keeper’ comes into play. And if we can’t ask from society’s lottery winners to just make that modest investment, then really, this conversation [on poverty] is just for show.”

This is evil masquerading as generosity.

First, the simple fact that some people earn lots of money while others earn not as much does not implicate “fairness.”

Your earnings result from the number and value of voluntary transactions seeking your skills, services or goods. It is not unfair that those who understand how to manage billions of dollars on behalf of those who do not earn more than kindergarten teachers; there are far more people qualified to teach kindergarten than to manage money, which is why kindergarten teachers generally hand over their pension funds to money manag-

ers.

Second, Barack Obama’s subjective view that some people have too much money reeks of monarchic arrogance.

President Obama’s net worth currently stands at nearly $7 million. He sends his children to the most toney private school in Washington, D.C. He and his wife enjoy taxpayer-sponsored vacations that would make Middle Eastern potentates blush.

They also enjoy the favors of Hollywood celebrities who earn as much as hedge fund managers, but never seem to receive the same “you’ve got enough” Soviet-style central planning routine from the Obamas.

Third, President Obama should not invoke Biblical phraseology without understanding both plain meaning and context. Obama’s own half-brother, George, lived as of 2008 on less than $1 per day. And when it comes to Biblical interpretation, the context for “my brother’s keeper” comes from Cain and Able: Cain suggests that he need not watch over his brother shortly after killing him out of jealousy for Able’s hard work and better sacrifice. Today’s Cain is the modern left, which seeks to slay its brothers for the great crime of working harder and sacrificing more.

Finally, Obama’s allusion to rich Americans as “lottery winners” insults the intelligence.

Warren Buffett did not play the lottery. Nor did Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. They worked hard, produced great products and enriched millions of lives.

True lottery winners produce nothing; generally speaking, those who buy lottery tickets are disproportionately poor and spendthrift, and often end up broke again after winning the lottery. The only real lottery winner in this discussion is Obama himself, who has produced nothing and somehow lucked into the most powerful position on the planet.

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May 17, 2015 Samantha Jackson and Dion Innis, of Kellogg, announce the birth of their son, Khizar Jamal Innis, born May 17, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

Grandparents are Josh and Kari Jackson of Rhodes and Stacy Miles of San Diego, Calif. Great-grandparents are Laurie Jackson of Rhodes and Mike and Cheryl Johnson of Runnells. Great-great-grandparents are Bob and Esther Aalbers of Altoona.

Report for Waterworks to be published L.D. Palmer, manager of the Newton Waterworks, announced the 2015 Consumer Confidence Report will be included with the June 3 and 15 Jasper County Advertiser. The annual report contains items informing customers about the condition of Newton’s drinking water supply. Laboratory results concerning drinking water parameters will be included. Also included is a report regarding the source of Newton’s water supply and an EPA report concerning drinking water.

Those with questions concerning their drinking water may call one of the telephone numbers included in the report.

Submitted Photo Pictured, from left, are Jody Gooch, Kiwanis PR committee member; Gil Caldwell III, chairman of the Young Children Priority One; Margie Criswell, Newton Kiwanis president; Jeff Holschuh, Newton Daily News; Heather Clayton, Skiff Emergency department director; Jan Myers, Skiff inpatient director; and Brett Altman, Skiff CEO.

Kiwanis benefits local children, families Newton Daily News Newton Noon Kiwanis recently marked the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International by donating a large number of teddy bears to be given to children treated at Skiff Medical Center.

In recognition of the organization’s mission statement, the bears will be distributed to children who are inpatients, outpatients or seen in the Emergency Department at Skiff. Local Kiwanis clubs are challenged each year to support the young children in their communities.

The project with Skiff is also intended to assist the staff in caring for children and their families.

“We are so thankful to the Newton Kiwanis for partnering with Skiff and blessing children and their families as they go through difficult times,” said Skiff CEO Brett Altman. “Our shared missions and collaborative efforts help make Newton a great place to live and receive health-care services.”

To learn more about Skiff, call 641-787-5433, visit www. skiffmed.com or “like” Skiff at www.facebook.com/skiffmed.

NSW announces return of Concert on the Prairie Newton Daily News The Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge are presenting the annual Concert on the Prairie starting at 5 p.m. June 5 at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Prairie City.

Former Congressman Neal Smith will be on hand for an overview of the Refuge as well as Joe McGovern, president, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

This annual event highlights local musicians who bring restful sounds to the prairie.

What better way to enjoy the quiet solitude of Nature away from the hustle and bustle of daily life then on the prairie.

In addition to the concert performed by Jon

Straver and Big Blue Sky, there will be wine tasting provided by central Iowa vintners. Full bottles of wine will also be available at the event.

Big Blue Sky, based in McGregor, has released seven CDs of original compositions by Jon Stravers Jr. and Sr., including River’s Rising in 2001, Mystic Migrations in 2004, and two live recordings: a live one hour program on Iowa Public Radio entitled Live at KUNI in 2006, and Live at the Elkader Opera House in 2007.

Searching for the Cosmic Groove was released in 2008 which includes Jon-Jon’s last recordings.

Their newest CD, entitled Earth Songs, was released in 2013.

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Waterloo parolee arrested on suspicion of leaving Iowa WATERLOO (AP) — A Waterloo man who was paroled from a life sentence for a 1976 killing has been arrested on suspicion of leaving Iowa without permission.

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports authorities say they found 58-year-old Duane Eugene Brant in California May 11 with about $220,000.

California State Patrol says troopers found the cash along with a dozen empty hockey bags in Eugene’s SUV as he passed through Truckee.

Brant is being held at the Black Hawk County jail in Iowa without bond. A parole violation hearing has been scheduled. It is not immediately clear if he has an attorney.

Brant was convicted of first-degree murder in a 1976 convenience store robbery that left the clerk dead. Brant was accused of providing the murder weapon and being the getaway driver.

Board Member, is very familiar with the group and reports that “they have such a rich and wide repertoire.” Their musical style includes the influence of folk, bluegrass, blues and reggae. In their music they seek a closer connection to the planet, and indeed their musical writing comes from the inspiration of wild places and a celebration of our natural heritage and the natural rhythms of life.

In addition, Iowa Artist Michael Wilson will display new artwork in his upcoming exhibit Spirit of Place held in conjunction with the concert.

Wilson’s artwork has been featured in The Iowan magazine and the Des Moines Regis-

ter. His paintings are in private collections and in the permanent collections of Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art and Alegent Creighton Health Mercy Hospital/Corning. Wilson is an associate member of the Oil Painters of America.

Tickets can be purchased at the Friends website, tallgrass.org.

Click on Concert on the Prairie icon for more information and ticket purchase. Tickets may also be purchased directly from the Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, PO Box 114, Prairie City, IA 50228.

Cut-off date for ticket purchase by check is June 1. After that date use the tallgrass.org site for online purchases.

Iowa reports 2 more chicken farms, turkey farm with bird flu DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa agriculture officials say bird flu has been found on another turkey farm in Buena Vista County, two more chicken farms in Sioux County and in a backyard flock of chickens.

The four new cases announced Tuesday raise the state’s total to 60 and boosts the number of chickens dead or dying to about 26 million. The latest turkey farm has 24,000 birds raising turkey losses

in Iowa to more than 960,000.

One chicken farm has 150,000 egg laying hens and the other 100,000 pullets, younger chickens that were to be egg layers. The backyard flock had 15 chickens.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed more than 39 million birds in 15 states with the H5N2 virus that scientists believe came to the Midwest this spring with migrating waterfowl.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• CAA Youth Sculpture Project will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton,. to help design and create a sculpture for the CAA grounds. There are no fees to attend. For more information, email Karen King at king50208@hotmail.com or call Linda Klepinger at 641-521-3554.

• Bike Night — Brother Trucker will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Greencastle Tavern in Mingo.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Newton Community Blood Drive will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at DMACC Newton Conference Center, 600 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Breaking Free women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Baxter Community Blood Drive will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, 203 S. Main St. in Baxter.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton. The program will be “Stitching in Wool.” Remember to bring your completed sailboat blocks. Also, bring any baby quilts that are complete. Carol Tiffany and Diane Crady are in charge of refreshments. Quilters of all levels are encouraged to come. Contact Margaret A. Jensen at 641-792-7720 with any questions.

• NHS Class of 1958 Coffee will meet at 9 a.m.

Friday at PJ’s Deli in Newton. All class members are welcome to attend.

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

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

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Live Music at Rock Creek State Park will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Rock Creek State Park, 5627 Rock Creek E. St. in Kellogg. Featured band will be County Line. Located next to the boat dock and concession stand. Freewill offering for the band. Open to the public.

• Classic Movie Night will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Van Wijk Winery in Sully.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Morel Fest 2015 will meet at noon Saturday at Greencastle Tavern in Mingo.

• St. John’s Cemetery Open House will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Cemetery in Newton. Contact Doug or Lori Korte 641-7928164 with questions.

Lottery Tuesday Midday Pick 3: 2 7 8 Pick 4: 0 9 9 7 All or Nothing Game: 1 3 5 6 12 13 14 15 17 21 23 24 Tuesday Evening

Mega Millions: 10 12 21 29 65 MB: 10 MP: 5 Pick 3: 2 5 7 Pick 4: 0 2 4 3 All or Nothing Game: 1 10 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24

Congregate Meals Thursday Roast turkey, sweet potatoes, lima beans, apricots, peanut butter bar and skim milk Friday Rigatoni with meat sauce, lettuce salad, capri vegetables, banana, apple crisp and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Mareah R. Simpson, 36, of Newton, was arrested on a Marshalltown Police Department warrant for failure to appear after authorities were called to 2012 First Ave. E. at 10:44 a.m. Monday. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• A 17-year-old juvenile is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled him over at the intersection of North Third Avenue East and East 12th Street North at 3:46

a.m. Sunday. He was cited and released to appear.

• A 17-year-old juvenile is charged with defective breaking equipment after authorities were called to the intersection of First Avenue East and East 12th Street at 7:02 p.m. Friday. Alex Leinen was stopped when the juvenile approached and after applying the brakes was unable to stop and his vehicle hit Leinen’s vehicle. Leinen’s vehicle had approximately $1,200 in damage. The juvenile was cited and released to appear.

• Kristine N. Martin, 45, of Newton, is charged with failure to yield upon left turn after authorities were called to the intersection of East 10th Street North and North Eighth Avenue East at 2:49 p.m. Friday. Taylor Fank was driving through the intersection when Martin turned into her vehicle, hitting it with her vehicle.

Fank had approximately $1,200 in damage and Martin had approximately $1,000 in damage.

She was cited and released to appear.

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Mom fears news of ex’s abuse will cause split with her son DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Meg,” was sexually abused at the age of 3 by her father 25 years ago. “Emile” and I were divorced, but he had every other weekend visitation. After returning from one visit, she said, “Daddy put his finger in there. It hurt. I cried.” Her words forever changed my life.

After we made countless trips to the children’s hospital and numerous therapists, a judge allowed supervised visitation. It happened again, but Emile told the judge he was “putting medicine on her.” He remarried shortly after and lost interest in Meg and her brother, “Ian,” which was a blessing to me, but he’d visit with them occasionally.

Emile spent years belittling me and telling lies to the kids about me, but I stayed busy with two jobs and raised them by myself. Meg has no relationship with her father, but her brother does.

Ian is now expecting a child and knows nothing about the abuse his sister suffered. I have tried raising the subject with Meg, but she won’t discuss it. I’m afraid if I tell Ian, it will cause a breach in our relationship and I’m not sure he would believe me. But how do I NOT tell him? Please advise me. — WORRIED SICK IN LOUISIANA DEAR WORRIED SICK: Sit your son and his spouse down and tell them EVERYTHING. They need to know what Grandpa-to-be is capable of. Because it has been kept a secret for so long, it’s sure to be a shock, so don’t be surprised if they react with disbelief. If they want proof, show them any court records or other documents you may have. Whatever happens after that, your conscience should be clear, because you will have done your duty as a mother, and they will have been given fair warning.

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago I ran across an ad from a woman in prison who was looking for a pen pal. Having served time in the past, I know how

it feels to be locked up and wanting contact with the outside world, be it friends, family, etc. I wrote her and she wrote back, and we exchanged pictures.

I am twice her age. I tried to get permission to visit her but was denied because I had served prior jail time. Our communication has been emails, letters and phone calls. I buy her things, and she is appreciative of everything I have done for her.

She says she wants to be with me when she gets out, which is not far off, and I’d love for it to happen, but I don’t know how my daughters will react because she’s their age. Right now it’s friendship, but I know it could quickly evolve into love. I have prayed about it.

All the signs keep saying we are good for each other. Abby, what to do? — A GENERATION OLDER DEAR G.O.: If you can, find out from the warden what the woman is incarcerated for. (Could it have been for conning people? Armed robbery?)

Close your wallet and see how your “pen” pal reacts, because you may not be her only benefactor.

After she has been released, there’s no guarantee your relationship will evolve into love. In fact, she could have a change of heart about committing to someone who’s old enough to be her father. Please stop and look both ways before proceeding further.

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Iowa Capitol evacuated for burnt pizza crust DES MOINES — Weeks after burned macaroni and cheese emptied out the Iowa Capitol, a charred pizza crust has done it again.

The crust burned Tuesday morning in the Capitol cafeteria, prompting a brief evacuation. Department of Administrative Services Spokesman Caleb Hunter says property was not damaged and no one was injured. The Iowa Legislature is still in session, but many members were not at the Capitol on Tuesday.

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SPENCER — A janitor has been charged with terrorist threats following the lockdown of public schools in a northwest Iowa district. Authorities say the precautions were taken at schools in the Spencer district on Tuesday. Police say the Fairview Elementary School principal called for help following reports that janitor Larry Fuller was being aggressive toward other staff members. Fuller left before officers arrived. Police say that when Fuller was reached by phone, Fuller threatened schools and law enforcement officers.

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3 New trial set for Iowa softball 2 Cedar Falls brewery eyeing former bakery in Waterloo

WATERLOO — A brewery may move into the site of a vacant Wonder Bread bakery in downtown Waterloo.

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports Single Speed Brewing Co. is eyeing the building to grow beyond its current location in Cedar Falls. Owner Dave Morgan says he likes the former bakery building and its location, which is near the Cedar Valley SportsPlex and Young Arena.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — A new trial has been scheduled for a western Iowa youth softball coach who’d been found guilty of sex abuse. The Daily Nonpareil reports that a judge vacated the four convictions because of new evidence in the case against John Osborn. The original verdicts were announced on March 26 after a nonjury trial. The new trial is set to begin on Aug. 4. Council Bluffs police say Osborn and a 14-year-old friend of his daughter began exchanging text messages in June 2014 and had phone conversations about sex.

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Authorities say 17-year-old led car chase in western Iowa MISSOURI VALLEY — A 17-year-old faces a charge after authorities say he led a high-speed car chase in western Iowa and shot at a transportation enforcement officer.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says the teen initiated the chase Monday afternoon following a traffic stop in Harrison County. The teen is accused of driving away from an enforcement officer with the state Department of Transportation.

—The Associated Press

Showing students the risks Facing opposition, Iowa police academy director to retire

Submitted photos Iowa State Patrol Senior Trooper Doug Cutts visited some Newton-area schools the week of May 11, making Newton High School and Berg Middle School stops in an effort to show students the dangers of intoxicated driving. Cutts has students drive a golf cart with “Fatal Vision” to show how tough it can be to drive and take field sobriety tests with blurred vision. Cutts said he had about 300 students go through the course at Newton High.

The Associated Press DES MOINES — The director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy will step down amid opposition to his appointment from state senators who questioned his personnel decisions, state officials said Tuesday.

Arlen Ciechanowski has informed Gov. Terry Branstad that he will retire effective June 30, after it became clear he didn’t have enough support to win confirmation to a four-year term.

Branstad in 2011 tapped Ciechanowski, a longtime assistant director and instructor, to lead the academy that teaches and certifies local police officers during training sessions at Camp Dodge in Johnston. He replaced the academy’s first female director, Penny Westfall, who retired after Branstad questioned her leadership style.

But Ciechanowski came under scrutiny over how he handled hiring and firing decisions detailed by The Associated Press, including a scandal involving his as-

sistant director, Mike Quinn. Critics saw his management as an example of a “good old boy network” in which female cadets and employees faced hostility at times while misbehaving male subordinates got off easy. Groups representing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault were among those raising concerns about the academy’s culture.

Branstad all along stood by Ciechanowski, who thanked the governor for the support in his retirement letter. “We have made some great strides at the academy and I leave it a better place than when you took office,” wrote Ciechanowski, a former Ames patrolman and Story County deputy.

A 2012 state investigation found that Quinn asked female recruits about penis size and talked in the workplace about his sex life and vasectomy. The investigation found that he told Nancy Brady, a longtime female instructor who had complained about him, that he would “slit your throat” if he caught her talking to another worker.

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By Julie Pace The Associated Press CEDAR FALLS — During two days of campaigning this week in Iowa, Hillary Rodham Clinton didn’t make a formal speech.

She answered questions Clinton from reporters, but only for five minutes. Pressed by a moderator at her own event to say where she stood on a trade pact that’s dividing her party, she steered clear.

It was the kind of trip that infuriates her Republican critics, yet gives them fodder to keep up their argument she’s a candidate dodging tough issues and avoiding taking positions that could haunt her politically. That’s started to worry some Democrats, who are publicly prodding Clinton to wade deeper into the political

fray and pick a side on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal.

Clinton and her team are unmoved. They’re sticking to their plans for a low-key start to her second presidential campaign, displaying an early level of discipline that was lacking when Clinton sought the White House in 2008 and struggled with campaign infighting over strategy.

It’s an approach they’ve crafted to show voters Clinton isn’t taking the Democratic nomination for granted. Yet by not taking a stand on issues of the day and dismissing some of the traditional trappings of presidential campaigns, some political operatives say Clinton risks appearing as if she’s doing just that.

“There is a demand if you are a candidate to signify a lack of entitlement by submitting yourself to questions from the news media on a regular basis,” said David Axelrod, a longtime adviser to President Barack Obama.

“There is risk to that, but

it is a risk that comes along with the task of running for president.”

Before a brief exchange with reporters Tuesday, Clinton hadn’t taken questions from the press in nearly a month. Republican presidential hopefuls seized on her reluctance to engage with reporters and repeatedly mocked her for ducking questions.

“You can’t script your way to the presidency,” said Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor.

So far, Clinton’s campaign does have the appearance of a carefully choreographed operation.

Each of her stops in the early-voting states has looked similar to her twoday swing through Iowa this week, where she attended a meet-and-greet with local officials and campaign volunteers at a home in Mason City, discussed economic policy with small business owners at a bicycle shop in Cedar Falls, and dropped by a coffee shop in Independence for an espresso and sandwich.

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Jasper County Farm Bureau scholarship winners announced Newton Daily News Jasper County Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the 2015 County Farm Bureau scholarship awards are Riley Schnell a n d Jarett Schnell Horn.

E a c h will received $1,000 toward their college tuition and fees.

Schnell is a student at Lynnville-Sully High

Submitted Photos Jarom Williams (above) and Christopher Thorpe, students at Newton, were recognized by Gov. Terry Branstad for outstanding academic achievement at the 13th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony April 26 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.

The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, honored 436 high school seniors from across Iowa.

School. His parents are Jason and Londa Schnell, of Sully. He will be attending Iowa State University in the fall, focusing on a g ron o my and agr iculture systems and technology.

Horn is the son Horn of James and Neisha Horn, of Newton.

He will be attending Des Moines Area Community College, working towards a degree in

agricultural education.

The Jasper County Farm Bureau annually awards scholarships to students pursuing a two or four-year undergraduate degree. From area applicants, the county office selects those to be forwarded to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. They then compete for additional State awards.

IFBF has awarded Horn for one of the 54 $1,000 State scholarship awards. This is in addition to his award of $1,000 received from the Jasper County Farm Bureau.

Advantage Credit Union announces scholarship winner

Submitted Photo Advantage Credit Union congratulated Rachel Prendergast, who was named the winner of Advantage Credit Union’s 2015 $500 Annual Scholarship. Prendergast will be graduating this year from Newton High School and plans to attend Loras College in the fall.

St. Ambrose University announces graduates - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jasper County The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in Jasper County (and around the world) a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Relay For Life is coming up fast! Fight back and order a luminaria today!

WHEN: Friday, June 5th (6:00 pm – 11:00 pm) WHERE: H.A. Lynn Stadium, Newton WHO: Everyone is welcome! Athletes and non-athletes join teams of individuals representing clubs, corporations, organizations, neighborhoods, and families at this fun, community oriented event.

WHY: The money raised helps support American Cancer Society programs in research, education, advocacy, and service-locally, statewide, and nationally.

The American Cancer Society thanks everyone for helping us create a world with less cancer and more birthdays! We could not do it without your support!

For more information about the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Jasper County, please contact Roxann Wormley at 641.792.3833 or Karen Clark at 641.792.0535. Your American Cancer Society is in every community, fighting every cancer, every day.

Please use the form below to purchase a luminara and fight back today.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jasper County Luminaria Order Form Friday, June 5, 2015 , 6pm-11pm LIGHT THE WAY WITH HOPE Your suggested donation of $10.00 will place a luminaria along the pathway of the Relay For Life to honor or memorialize someone you love.

Please circle in honor or memory and print clearly In Honor / Memory of ___________________________________________________________________ Message (no more than 10 words please) ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ In Honor / Memory of ___________________________________________________________________ Message (no more than 10 words please) ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Please print contact information Your Name _________________________________ Address ____________________________________ City, State_____________________ Zip __________ Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________ Return this form with check payable to “American Cancer Society” to: Jeff Pence - P.O. 576 Newton, IA 50208 641.651.9451 or 641.792.5125 for questions To order more than 2 luminaria please photocopy this form

DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University held its spring commencement ceremony on May 9, at the iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Ill.

Abigail Reed, of Newton, received her bachelor’s degree in marketing and Leah Norcross, of Newton, received her master’s degree in occupational therapy.

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Top-ranked Warriors too much to handle for Cards

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Top-ranked Norwalk’s Warriors shut out host Newton High’s Cardinals, 6-0, Tuesday at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

It was the first time this soccer season the Cardinal boys have not scored a goal.

The loss came in Little Hawkeye Conference action for the Cardinals, who finish at 2-4 in conference play.

Norwalk, which is No. 1 in Class 2A rankings, goes undefeated, 6-0, in LHC play.

Newton (8-9) closes out the regular season at home Friday against Nevada.

On May 26, the Cardinals host a firstround Class 2A Substate 7 tournament game. Newton plays Prairie City-Monroe’s Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Just out of reach — Newton High’s Grant Davidson can’t quite reach the ball on a shot during a recent game. Davidson and the Cardinals couldn’t stop Class 2A No. 1 Norwalk Tuesday in a 6-0 loss at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

The winner plays at Knoxville May 28 in a semifinal.

On the other side

of the substate bracket, Winterset plays at Carlisle Tuesday. The winner plays at Norwalk on May

28. The substate championship game is at noon May 30 at Norwalk.

Sam Steenhoek had

Cardinal State Bound

a hat trick for the Warriors. Steenhoek’s three goals came in the first half. He scored at the

37:24 mark then found the net again five minutes later. Kason Crall and Steenhoek had two quick goals within a minute to push Norwalk’s lead to 4-0.

That’s where it stood at halftime.

“We got knocked out in the first 15 minutes tonight. We allowed four quick goals without putting up a fight,” said Sackda Viravong, Newton head coach. “Sometimes when things go wrong, or if you are not up to the task, it is tough to recover mentally and physically.”

Viravong said the Cardinals were not ready to play soccer in the first half. He said they made a formation adjustment on the fly to help stop Norwalk from scoring the rest of the first half.

“The second half was a little better. We battled well in the midfield CARDINALS | 3B

CMB’s Kemp, PCM’s 4x200 relay look to turn silver into gold

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High has athletes qualified in 11 events at this week’s 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines. Competition begins Thursday at Drake Stadium and runs through Saturday.

Newton competitors at the state meet in Class 4A events are, left to right, back row, freshman Morgann Eide, shuttle hurdle relay; junior Kaelee Knoll, 4x400 relay alternate; junior Fran Lucas, shuttle hurdle relay; junior Leela Spencer, distance medley relay; senior Deonne Harris, 110-meter high hurdles, 400 hurdles; junior Alex Hutchinson, distance medley relay; sophomore Taylor Shipley, shuttle hurdle relay alternate; junior Sydney Jenkins, 200-meter dash, distance medley relay, 4x400 relay; freshman Tessa Keeton, 4x400 relay alternate; front row, freshman Alexis Stout, shuttle hurdle relay, 4x400 relay; sophomore Kenna Winther, distance medley relay alternate; junior Grace Coen, 800 meter, 1,500, 3,000, 4x400 relay; senior Hailey Coy, distance medley relay, 4x400 relay; senior Sarah Kalkhoff, discus, shot put; senior Anna Barr, shuttle hurdle relay alternate. Not pictured: freshman Liz McVey, shuttle hurdle relay.

Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Bryce Kemp and the Prairie City-Monroe girls 4x200-meter relay team experienced runner-up finishes in last year’s Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships.

This season, Kemp and three members of that Mustang relay squad seek to change the color of their medals when they return to the blue oval starting Thursday at Drake Stadium.

Kemp won the state title in the 110-meter high hurdles as a sophomore but settled for second last year.

Kemp participates in four events in his final track season, and the Raiders shuttle hurdle team comes into the weekend with the top qualifying time in Class 2A. Jayci Vos, Mackenzie Clarke and Ashley Van Gorp will be joined by Emily Hugen in the 4x200 relay and that foursome hopes to be one position better than last year.

Vos also hopes to improve from her fourthplace finish in the 400 hurdles as she looks to climb up the medal stand.

Several other area athletes return to the state track meet later this week and here is a rundown of when and where those athletes will compete.

STATE | 2B

Norwalk upends Newton girls close regular season with a win

By Jocelyn Sheets No. 9 Newton Newton Daily News

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

NORWALK — Two late goals allowed host Norwalk Warriors to upend Class 2A ninth-ranked Newton High’s Cardinal girls in Little Hawkeye Conference soccer action Tuesday.

Norwalk scored about halfway through the first half on a goal by Miki Schmidt putting the Warriors up 1-0 at halftime. The Cardinals stormed out of the break to grab the lead.

Sophomore Ryanne Rausch planted the equalizer into the net for the Cardinals seven minutes into the second half. In the 69th minute of the 80-minute contest, Rausch scored again to put Newton up 2-1.

Schmidt tied the game again with a goal in the 71st minute. With time winding down in regulation, the Warriors mounted a charge.

Kierstin Vaske scored the go-ahead goal with two minutes remaining in the game.

Newton goes to 1-4 in LHC play and 11-4 overall. The Cardinals play at Boone in a non-conference Friday.

They conclude the regular season at home May 26 against LHC foe Pella Christian. The varsity game is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the junior varsity contest.

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

Newton High’s girls wrapped up the regular season on the tennis courts Tuesday at home against North Polk. The Cardinals dominated winning the dual 8-2.

The Cardinals play in the Class 2A Region 5 doubles and singles competition Thursday at Marshalltown. The regional tournament begins at 9 a.m.

Newton plays in the second round of the Class 2A Region 1 Team Tennis competition Saturday. The Cardinals take on Des Moines Roosevelt at 9 a.m. at Johnston. Des Moines Roosevelt defeated Des Moines East, 5-0, May 16.

The winner plays in the regional final at 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnston against the winner of Johnston and Ankeny.

Against North Polk, sophomore Katherine Thorpe decked Rebecca Reid, 6-3, 6-1, in the No. 5 singles match. Junior Kate Wyre notched a 6-2, 7-5 win over Audrey Ley int he No. 3 singles match. Thorpe and Wyre combined to win the No. 3 doubles match, 6-2, 7-5, over Reid and Emily Washington.

Newton senior Marissa Modlin claimed the No. 4 singles match, rally-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Using a two-handed stroke, Newton’s Katherine Thorpe returns a shot during a singles match.

ing to beat Devon Blessman, in a thirdset tiebreaker, 5-7, 6-4, 10-4. Junior Elizabeth Myers got past North Polk’s Kacie Thompson, 7-6 (8), 7-5 at No. 6 singles.

The Cardinals lost the No. 1 and No. 2 singles matches in third-set tiebreaker situations. Senior McKenna Heisdorffer lost at No. 1 as North Polk’s Carly Madison rallied to win 4-6, 6-3, 10-5. At No. 2 singles, North Polk’s Emily Merkle did the same against junior Sierra Grif-

fith, winning 6-7 (7), 6-4, 10-8.

Griffith teamed up with Modlin and battled Madison and Merkle in the No. 1 doubles match. The Cardinal duo won 6-4, 6-4, 10-5. Heisdorffer and Myers made it a clean sweep for Newton in doubles matches, winning 6-3, 6-1 over Ley and Blessman at No. 2 doubles.

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

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www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | May 20, 2015

Victory continues to elude PCM boys soccer

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — The Prairie City-Monroe boys soccer team played its best game in two weeks on the road against Des Moines Christian on Tuesday.

But lack of skill at the offensive end of the pitch continues to plague the Mustangs as they dropped to 0-12 on the season following a 3-0 loss to the Lions at James W. Cownie Soccer Park.

“The difference in the game is just skill level,” PCM coach Darrin Telfer said. “We just need a higher skill level.”

The Lions led 2-0 at halftime after Nolan Dunn scored his first goal of the season 8 minutes into the match and Thomas Kinley added his fifth in the 22nd minute. Both goals were scored off deflections.

“We really should have lost this game 1-0, but I am not into moral victories,” Telfer said. “I feel good about the way we played though. We played better today.”

The Mustangs were coming off a 17-1 defeat at the hands of Newton. They were shut out for the sixth time this year and have only scored one goal in the last six matches.

“Today was the best we looked in two weeks,” Telfer said. “We had a week there where we played Chariton and Centerville really tough and those were games that we maybe should have won. We had a little bit of a lull there and today was the best game that we played.

Hopefully, we are looking up toward North Polk.”

North Polk may be the final chance the Mustangs have at breaking into the win column.

The Comets lost to Des Moines Christian 2-0 at home.

They’ll host PCM at 5:30 p.m.

Friday.

The Mustangs begin postseason play at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday when they return to Newton to face the Cardinals for a second time.

“We need to continue to work on working together,”

Thursday High School Track State Track Meet, Drake Stadium, Des Moines Soccer CMB girls at Des Moines Christian, 4:45 p.m.

Tennis Class 2A Singles/Doubles Region 5 Newton girls at Marshalltown, 9 a.m.

Golf Class 1A Districts Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully boys at Oskaloosa Golf Course, 10 a.m.

Friday High School Track State Track Meet, Drake Stadium, Des Moines Soccer Newton girls at Boone, Varsity 5:30 p.m., JV 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Golf Class 2A Districts PCM boys at Fox Ridge Golf Course, 9:30 a.m.

Saturday High School Track State Track Meet, Drake Stadium, Des Moines Tennis Class 2A Region 1 Team Tennis At Johnston Newton girls vs. Des Moines Roosevelt, 9 a.m.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe’s Ryan Kohlhof (26) clears the ball away from an offensive player from Des Moines Christian on Tuesday during the Mustangs’ loss to the Lions at James W. Cownie Soccer Park. PCM dropped to 0-12 on the year following the 3-0 loss.

Telfer said. “They are good kids. But we are young. I hate to look toward next year, but we have to start working on things that we haven’t done well this year and make sure we improve on that for next year. We have to got do more in the offseason. We have to get more touches on the ball in the offseason.

“We have to believe we are going to beat North Polk on

Friday.”

Des Moines Christian added a goal in the second half when Logan Vander Plaats scored his second of the season off a nice set up from Logan Abbott, who leads the team in scoring.

It was Abbott’s fourth assist of the year.

This will be the last year the Lions use Cownie Soccer Park as their home site. Their

matches will be moved to campus next year after construction of a new football field and track is completed.

The Lions improved to 11-3 on the season and the win against PCM was their fourth straight. All three losses were by 1-0 scores.

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

State

Continued from Page 1B Kemp’s final trip to state begins at 9 a.m. Thursday when he takes part in the long jump.

He placed fifth in the event last year. Kemp runs in a preliminary heat of the 200 at 1 p.m. Thursday and then is joined Kyle Cather, Brady Stover and Nissen for the shuttle hurdle preliminaries at 2 p.m. Thursday. Nissen and Kemp helped the Raiders place seventh in the event last year.

Kemp’s run to another title in the 110 highs begins in a preliminary heat at 9:40 a.m.

Friday.

The finals of the shuttle hurdle is 11:40 a.m. Saturday, the 110 high hurdles final is 1:45 p.m. Saturday and the 200 finals are at 1:35 p.m.

Saturday.

The rest of the CMB”s qualifiers are individual events.

Mark Deutsch returns to the state meet in the 3,200-meter run at 10:10 a.m.

Thursday.

Cather will compete in the 400 hurdles at 11:20 a.m. Friday and Hunter Gunderson makes his state high jump debut at 9 a.m. Friday. Joining Gunderson in the 2A high jump will be PCM’s Skyler Koder.

Patrick Girard was sixth in the shot put last year. He’ll try to better that this season when he hits the throwing rink at around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

The other thrower competing at state for CMB is Clayton Weltha, and he’ll take part in the discus at 11:30 a.m. Friday.

Kruger puts Chicago past Ducks in 3rd OT

Kemp

Koder

The Raiders’ shuttle hurdle team comes into the state meet with the fastest qualifying time of 58.21 seconds.

PCM’s foursome of Ricky Reeve, Luke Pendroy, Austin Sneller and Koder also will compete at state.

The PCM and CMB girls also will be very busy.

Running in two individual events will be PCM’s Rachel Peter and CMB’s Bridget Hurley.

Peter takes part in the 3,000 at 9:40 a.m. Thursday and then runs in the 1,500 on Saturday at 2:25 p.m.

Hurley’s two sprint events are less than an hour apart.

She’ll run in the 200 preliminaries at 12:40 p.m. Thursday and then makes her second straight state appearance in the 400 when she runs at 1:20 p.m. Thursday.

The Raider junior will be featured in two other relays.

Toni Spencer, Hurley, Maddy Poage and Mackenzie Schmitz run in the 4x100 preliminaries at 12:40 p.m. Friday and then that same group competes in the sprint medley relay at 9 a.m. Saturday.

PCM’s state-qualifying 4x100 team includes Vos, Emily Hugen, Van Gorp and Clarke. That same foursome runs in the 4x200 relay at 10:50 a.m. Friday.

The Mustangs are entered

Vos

Ehresman

in five relays in all.

The 4x400 team includes Van Gorp, Vos, Rachel Peter and Rachel Stafford and the distance medley relay features Clarke, Hugen, Van Gorp and Stafford. They’ll run that one at 1:20 p.m. Friday.

PCM’s sprint medley and distance medley relay teams also advanced to state. The sprint medley foursome is Tatum Schnug, Hugen, Clarke and Stafford, and they’ll run with CMB at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The distance medley team goes at 9 a.m. Friday and the four runners are Clarke, Hugen, Van Gorp and Stafford.

Vos and CMB’s Brianda Bane both run in the 400 hurdles at 11:40 a.m. Friday.

Vos placed fourth in the event a year ago.

The final two events for the Raiders feature Spencer in the long jump (11:30 a.m.

Thursday) and Payge Jurgens returns to state in the shot put at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Lynnville-Sully’s girls track team won the conference and district track meets in recent weeks. For the state meet, the Hawks will have eight entries in the state meet.

And the Hawks will be joined this year by future South Iowa Cedar League rival Colfax-Mingo, which

Stafford

Hurley

advanced two relays and an individual to the state meet.

Both schools have a 4x800 state-qualifying relay team.

That event will be 4:50 p.m.

Thursday and the Tigerhawks foursome is Kennedi Hostetter, Ivy Moore, Dakota Hostetter and Bailey Pease, while L-S will run out Kasiah Ehresman, Mariah Vos, Cori Rice and Madison Rasmussen.

Dakota Hostetter will be in three events for the Tigerhawks. Aside from running in the 4x800 relay, she’ll also anchor the distance medley relay squad that was seventh in Class 2A last year and competes in the 1,500 meters at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.

C-M’s distance medley team includes Jessica Albright, McKinzie Tjaden, Ries Wilson and Dakota Hostetter.

They’ll run in that race at 2:40 p.m. Friday.

Individually, Wilson will participate in the high jump at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Lynnville-Sully’s Shelby Davis throws in the shot put at 2 p.m. Thursday and Elizabeth Van Manen returns to the state meet in the discus at 2 p.m. Friday.

Marissa Vos runs in the 3,000-meter run at 3:20 p..m.

Thursday.

The final three events rep-

ANAHEIM, Calif.

(AP) — Marcus Kruger deflected Brent Seabrook’s shot 16:12 into the third overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks evened the Western Conference finals with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 on Tuesday.

Chicago then played nearly 110 consecutive scoreless minutes in the longest game in Honda Center history.

resenting the Hawks include the 4x100, 4x200 and sprint medley relay teams. Kasiah Ehresman, Madison Rasmussen, Mackenzy Rozendaal and Brenna Lanser run in the 4x100 at 6:20 p.m. Friday and the same foursome runs in the 4x200 at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

The sprint medley relay team for L-S includes Ehresman, Rozendaal, Lanser and Rasmussen.They run at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Sage Ehresman will be in two events for the L-S boys track team. He qualified in the 100-meters and the shut put. Colfax-Mingo’s Jake Lietz runs in the 400 and then anchors the Tigerhawks’ 4x400 relay team.

Both will have chances to win top-three medals in their events. Sage Ehresman throws at 4:30 p.m. Thursday and runs at 4:35 p.m. Thursday.

Lietz’s 400 meters will kick off at 7:20 p.m. Saturday. The 4x400 relay team includes Blake Summy, Gabe Simpson, Andreas Juul and Lietz and they’ll go for the gold at 7:40 p.m. Friday.

The final Tigerhawk to reach the state meet was Colin Lourens, and he’ll compete in the long jump at 2 p.m.

Thursday.

The Hawks won the state title in the 4x100 last year.

Ehresman returns from that team to run this year and that group tries to qualify for the finals at 6:40 p.m. Friday.

The foursome includes Caden Dunsbergen, Noah Engle, Noah Zylstra and Sage Ehresman.

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

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www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | May 20, 2015 | 3B

Hawk softball, baseball ramping up for 2015 Lynnville-Sully girls ready for another state run; boys set for strong season

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Lynnville-Sully’s Hawk softball and baseball teams work toward strong seasons on the ball diamonds in 2015.

The Hawk softball team has several player positions to fill as it prepares for a run to its fifth straight Class 1A state tournament appearance.

The Hawk girls have taken fifth place at the state tournament two years in a row.

Lynnville-Sully’s softball team collected its fifth straight South Iowa Cedar League conference championship last year. The Hawks have had back-to-back 20-0 SICL seasons under 10thyear head coach Stacey Alberts.

For Lynnville-Sully baseball, 2014 was a turnaround season. It went from five wins in 2013 to a 12-11 overall mark in 2014. The Hawk boys went 10-10 in conference play.

Both Hawk teams have had to contend with players involved with spring sports and school activities as practices for the summer high school sports have been underway this month. Lynnville-Sully’s baseball and softball teams open the 2015 seasons at home in SICL action against Sigourney Tuesday.

Softball “We have experience in core positions on the field and we have athleticism,” Alberts said of the 2015 Hawk girls. “Like every other coach, the concern here is trying to pull the squad together amongst multiple other sports and activities. It makes practicing with a full squad unlikely this early.”

The Hawks have 12 returning players on their squad of 21.

Six of the returners are all-conference starters, who helped the Hawks compile a 36-2 record in 2014.

They do have to replace all-conference and all-state catcher Becca Vos, who has moved from being a player to an assistant coach this season.

Alberts, who was the named 2014 SICL coach of the year, has guided the Hawks to a 19898 record in her nine years as head coach. Scott Alberts begins his seventh season as an assistant coach and Caitlin Cross is in her second season as an assistant.

Back on the field for the Hawks are all-conference and all-state senior pitcher Madison Rasmusson, all-conference and all-state senior shortstop Shelby Davis and all-conference and all-state designated hitter junior Kasiah Ehresman. Senior center fielder Lysandra James, senior right fielder Riley Rockwell,

Royals beat Cincinnati KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yordano Ventura, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis combined on a four-hitter for Kansas City in a 3-0 win over Cincinnati Tuesday.

The Royals, who beat the New York Yankees 6-0 on Sunday, logged consecutive shutouts for the first time since Sept. 29-30, 1992, when Dennis Rasmussen and Rick Reed blanked the California Angels.

Ventura (3-3) allowed four singles, struck out six and walked none. He reached a three-ball count on only four hitters and retired all of them, lowering his ERA to 4.56.

Mike Moustakas went 3 for 4 with two doubles and drove in two runs.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News One more go-around — senior pitcher Madison Rasmusson is out to help Lynnville-Sully’s softball team make another run at the Class 1A state tournament in 2015. She has been dominate in the pitcher’s circle for the Hawks.

and sophomore third baseman Brenna Lanser, were starters and earned SICL honors.

Other players returning are senior Bayli Van Manen, juniors Shelby Foster and Kristin VanderWilt and sophomores Haley James, Allison Renaud, Olivia Ritter, MaKenzy Rozendaal, Jelissa Rozendaal and Libbie Vos. The team has sophomore Lizzi Van Manen, freshmen Camryn Russell, Jataya Meyer, Taylor Maasdam, McKinley Conover and eighth-grader Maria Rasmusson on the roster.

Rasmusson was the unanimous selection as All-SICL pitcher. Davis was a unanimous selection as an infielder earned first-team honors as an infielder.

Ehresman garnered first-team honors as a utility player.

Rasmusson was one of the top pitchers in all of Class 1A in 2014. She finished 36-2 in the pitching circle with a 0.86 earned run average. She allowed 151 hits, walked 29 and hit two batters. Rasmusson notched 186 strikeouts.

Lynnville-Sully had the top three hitters of the SICL in Rasmusson, Ehresman and Davis. Lanser was seventh on the league. Rasmusson and Ehresman were second and third in overall batting among Class 1A hitters.

Rasmusson and Ehresman were the Hawks 1-2 leadoff

had two errors. Lysandra James hit .286 with 19 RBIs, 24 hits, 18 runs scored, five doubles, two home runs.

Rasmusson, Davis, and Ehresman received Class 1A AllSouth Central District honors from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Rasmusson and Ehresman earned Class 1A All-State first team honors while Davis was named to the second team.

Baseball Bob Scandridge came back in 2014 for his third stint as the head coach for the Lynnville-Sully baseball team. He knew then it was about working to rebuild the program.

The Hawks responded with a winning season, 12-11.

“We had 23 report to our first practice, but we have players juggling track, golf, band and other school activities the first weeks of practice,” Scandridge said. “The kids have show a lot of commitment to improve themselves.”

Lynnville-Sully had five returning starters in seniors Caleb James, Jake Brand and Lucas Smith, juniors Noah Engle, Kobe Fisk and Ross Van Wyk and sophomore Tyler Van Zante. All started in at least 10 games for the Hawks last year.

“We have good team speed, and we have depth in the pitching staff,” Scandridge said. “Caleb, Tyler, Jake and Lucas return from last season’s pitching staff.

Team speed should be a plus on defense and the base path for us.”

James was named to the conference second team as a utility player. James played shortstop and pitched for the Hawks. He went 4-0 on the mound, allowing 19 hits, walking 11 batters and striking out nine. James had a .907 fielding average with seven errors.

James was a .297 hitter with

19 singles, one double and one home run. He drove in 10 runs and scored 21 runs Brand went 3-3 on the mound with a 3.11 ERA, recording 52 strikeouts and walking 41. He gave up 54 hits.

Smith was 2-3 as a pitcher with a 4.40 ERA. Brand and Smith are infielders.

“In filling vacated spots from last year, we are on pretty solid ground because last year’s junior varsity team was very successful. We have a group of players battling for playing time,” Scandridge said.

Lynnville-Sully had a team batting average of .274 last year. The Hawks had 169 hits and 162 strikeouts in plate appearances. They had 21 doubles and went 45-of-50 in stole base attempts.

“As a coach my goals for this team are to reduce the offensive strikeout ration by 10 percent, improve field percentage by 25 percent and reduce the number of base-on-balls given up per game,” Srandridge said. “If we accomplish these three goals, we will be very successful in terms of on-field performance.”

Scandridge said the SICL conference race is wide open.

BGM has won two titles in a row, but English Valleys has almost every starter back, Belle Plaine has two starting pitchers returning and Iowa Valley returns the most offense, he said.

“Non-conference wise, we have added strength to our schedule with Pella Christian and Prairie City-Monroe,” he said. “This will allow us to see good competition, so we have a chance to improve ourselves in every game we play.”

punch offensively. Ehresman led the team with a .564 batting average with 62 singles, one double and nine RBIs as the designated hitter. She was 61-for-64 on stolen base attempts and second 55 runs.

Rasmusson was a .481 hitter with 63 singles, seven doubles, eight triples and four home Contact Jocelyn Sheets at runs. She scored a team-lead641-792-3121 ext. 6535 ing 59 runs and drove in 24 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com runs. Rasmusson also was 48for-50 on stolen base attempts.

Davis was Lynnville-Sully’s RBI leaders, driving in a team-leading 49 runs, which was fifth in Class 1A. Davis led the team with six home runs as she hit .410 with 43 singles, six doubles and four triples, plus scored 43 runs. She was perfect (28-for-28) on stolen base attempts.

Rasmusson had a .964 fielding average with four errors while Davis made 11 errors at shortstop with a .878 fielding average.

Lanser was the team’s third baseman with a .865 fielding average with 12 errors. She batted .280 with 26 singles, four doubles and two triples. She also drew a team-leading 17 walks. Lanser scored 28 runs, drove in 16 runs and had 12 stolen bases on 14 attempts.

Daily News file photo Rockwell posted a .938 Lynnville-Sully senior Caleb James is one of five returning starters for fielding average as the starting the Hawk baseball team in 2015. James plays shortstop and pitches right fielder for the Hawks. She for the Hawks.

State track meet placers

Submitted photo Newton’s Berg Middle School boys competed in the Mike Henderson Junior High State Track Meet May 7. From left, Clay Meyer, seventh grade, placed fifth in the shot put and sixth in the discus; Jaise Gulling, eighth grade, won a state championship in the discus and took third in the shot put; and Logan Cummins, seventh grade, was fourth in the discus and sixth in the 100-meter dash.

Cardinals Continued from Page 1B and almost scored a few times,” Viravong said.

Michael Riordan scored twice in the second half. The Warriors had 17 shots on goal. The Warrior goalkeeper Jake Potratz was credited with five saves.

“Our kids did the best they could under tough circumstances. You have to give our opposition credit — they are the Class 2A defending state champions for a reason,” Viravong said.

Newton had five shots on goal and five corner kicks in the game. Grand Davidson made nine saves in goal for the Cardinals.

Newton’s junior varsity finished in a 2-2 tie with Norwalk.

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

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www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | May 20, 2015

Public Notice SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 11, 2015, 12:00 pm CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in special session at 12:00 pm on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen Present: Council presided.

Members Price, Chape', Trotter (via telephone/working out of town), Mullan. Absent: George, Otto.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Chape', to approve agenda item 1; New Liquor License, Special Class C (Beer/Wine) and Outdoor Service, Raceway Café, 2331 1st Ave E. AYES: Four.

NAYS: None. Motion passed.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Price to Introduce a Resolution setting a Public Hearing to approve an asset purchase agreement, whereby skiff medical center intends to dispose of all assets, including real property.

AYES: Four. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 109 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Price, to adjourn the meeting.

Motion unanimously carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 12:02 pm.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, City Clerk May 20

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General Repairs

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

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

EMPLOYMENT Now taking applications for part-time positions.

Front Desk and Housekeeping.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Apply online at: www.applyatamericinn.com

PAINTING

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

OPERATOR

needed in Grimes, Iowa.

We are looking for Agricultural Tractor/Skidloader Operators for Erosion Control, Seeding & Planting. Must have good driving record, farm/agricultural or landscape background beneficial, CDL Class A license required (we offer training for ideal applicants), ability to lift 50lbs, occasional travel to job sites. Drug testing required. Position offers medical/dental insurance, life insurance, Holiday pay and PTO. --------------------------------Immediate openings for Laborers. Will assist in duties such as installing silt fence, hydroseeding, matting and grading. Must have good work ethic, landscaping background beneficial, must be able to lift 50lbs, subject to E-Verify, drivers license beneficial, some overnight travel may be required occasionally. Drug testing required. Seasonal position March-December.

TO APPLY: email tom@soil-tek.com with your interest and phone number.

MECHANIC TRAINEE/LABORER

Call: 641-236-6101

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE LOAN PROCESSOR

ULTIMATE CLEANING

BY DARLENE

Bank Iowa has a position available for a Real Estate Mortgage Loan Processor. Prefer candidate with experience in customer service, banking, and computer skills.

We also clean empty apartments and windows

Please Visit www.bankiowabanks.com and click on “About Us” then “Careers” for more information about the job, benefits and to apply.

Residential & Commercial.

641-275-3557 or 847-323-6905

MISCELLANEOUS

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

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

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

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

Oe

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

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

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

FREE PUPPY, 7 mos. Old, male, fixed, all shots, tag for city, mix of Lab, Beagle and Terrier. Needs good home. 641-344-7443.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Join a team with great benefits such as educational scholarships, on-site fitness, fun health and wellness programs, and an annual bonus for employees.

At Park Centre we are looking to add great members to our nursing team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:

C.N.A./C.M.A. L.P.N./R.N.

Please apply in person at Park Centre, 500 1st Street North, Newton, IA or online at www.wesleylife.org.

EOE. Drug and Tobacco-free work environment.

(641) 791-5000 Wesleylife.org/ParkCentre The Ministries of Park Centre

Independent and Assisted Living I Rehabilitation I Memory Support Adult Day Services I Home Health Care I Hospice

Client Happiness Director Description: Looking for a full time Client Happiness Director to work in a Newton Law Office. Prior work in customer service and/or on the telephone is preferred. Candidates must have a good personality, be good on the telephone and possess solid organizational and time management skills. Do not send your resume by mail to PO Box 157 Newton, Iowa 50208. Please call 641-792-3595 after 5:00 p.m. and leave a message at ext. 129 with your name, address, phone number and tell us why you think you are the right person for the job. Also, please send an email to Info@Walklaw.com with your resume and income expectations. Income will depend on qualifications and experience.

HELP WANTED FSRP Service Area Supervisor/FTM First Resources Corporations is searching for a full time FSRP Service Area Supervisor to provide services to Children and families in the Newton area.

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Related field from an accredited college, or a Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 years of full time experience in Social Work. Required to have an active FTM, YDTM number.

Will be responsible for day to day supervision of staff, data entry and understanding contract in detail.

FSRP Care Coordinator Full time FSRP Care Coordinator will provide services to children and families in the Newton area. BA or BS minimum plus 2 years related Human Services experience preferred or an AA Degree, plus 4 years of full time experience in social work or related field.

Please send resume to First Resources Corporation, 102 South Main Street Sigourney, IA 52591 or email HMwan@firstresources.us

SUMNER TREE service wanting to hire full-time position for tree removal.

Call 641-236-5578

Trucking firm has position available for individual that’s wanting to learn maintenance on Class 8 Tractors & Trailers.

Good Wage and Benefit Package

CLEANING

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

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

EQUIPMENT

LOST & FOUND

BICYCLE

INVESTORS

JEWELRY

TWO FAMILIES Garage Sale Friday, May 22, 8am-5pm Sat, May 23, 8am-noon Vintage toys (Fisher Price, Disney, Holly Hobby, Little Tykes), games. Craft patterns and supplies, Tins, Luggage, books for kids and adults, CDs, DVDs, flower pots, music stands, picture frames, photo albums, household items galore & much more!

1206 S. 14th Ave W.

LOST: BROWN billfold, lost on Sat., May 9, in Newton. Reward! 7928858.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Southwest

LOST – Reward: To the gal who found my S5 phone (with light blue cover) on the evening of Friday, April 17, somewhere between Ridgeway Dr. & McDonalds on 1st Ave. please call me @ 641-2757775. My dad said he talked with you that night and you were going to mail it to him, but he has not received it yet. I really would like to find it and get it back. Thanks Laura.

EMPLOYMENT

REST AREA ATTENDANT Stress Free!

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

PERSONAL

Thursday, May 21: 2pm-6pm Friday, May 22: 8am-4pm Saturday, May 23: 8am-4pm If no rain on Sat. No Early Sales Please.

Many items for sale: Furniture, craft supplies, Christmas items, metal shelves for garage, all kinds of knick knacks, designer purses- Jane Spade, Coach and others, sleeper sofa with custom 4 inch memory foam mattress, lots of flamingo items, car tires, gas weed eater and lots more. Too much to list everything.

1235 N. 11th Ave. E. (Across from Rock Communications)

EMPLOYMENT

Bank Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Inside Sales Account Executive

The Newton Daily News and Jasper County Advertiser have an exciting opportunity for a talented and energetic person to join our advertising department as a full-time inside sales account executive. Our ever-growing advertising mediums include the Newton Daily News, newtondailynews.com, Jasper County Advertiser, Jasper County Tribune, and Prairie City News.

If you have an interest in media and sales and are looking to build your career, this might be the opportunity you are looking for.

Duties Include: securing advertising commitments, placing classified ads, serving walk-in customers, and fielding phone inquiries.

The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude, friendly presence, basic computer and typing skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and possess a solid work ethic.

You must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

This is a full-time sales position that does offer benefits including health, dental and 401k plan.

Please send resume to:

Jeff Holschuh, Advertising Director 200 1st Ave E, P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA 50208 or email to: jholschuh@newtondailynews.com EOE • Skilled Iowa Employer

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PETS

FOR SALE: TWO SMALL GOATS (3/4 FAINTING, 1/4 PYGMY) 11 WEEKS OLD.- TWINS BOY AND GIRL. CAN TEXT PICS IF INTERESTED. CALL OR SEND MESSAGE TO 641780-5802.

RENTALS

1 Bedroom Independent Living Apartment Opening.

This includes light

housekeeping, noon meal and emergency call system. All utilities covered except telephone.

RENTALS

FOR SALE

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE: 9 various PFD (life jackets) from $40 each down to $5 each. 641-7925216.

HULL POTTERY duck $20., replica cistern pump $45., Lonaberger baskets2000 Mini Berry $15., 1992 medium market with plastic & fabric liner $20., 1993 Inavgural with fabric liner $15., 1950's items, tube repair kit with patches, shaving jar with soap, Watkins cold cream jar, Skrip Ink bottle $5. each. 641-2757600.

POKEMON OMEGA Ruby & Alpha Sapphire strategy guide $15., Pokemon X & Y strategy guide $13., Pokemon X & Y Pokedex book $15., 8GB Eclipse MP3 & video player $15.

All prices Firm. 641-7927310.

ROUND DINING room table and four chairs. Chairs are solid oak with leather padded seats, very nice. $125. for the set. Located near Baxter. 641-3634287.

STEEL SCAFFOLDING 10pcs complete w/ braces $400. 250L.F. 2X12 + 2x10 planks $125. Black & Decker commercial duty 10” radial arm saw 110 or 220 on stand w/ wheels $125. Older shopsmith on stand w/ wheels $50. Lots of small power and hand tools. Priced to sell. 641831-5328

1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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

forestview@perryreid.com

110 N. 5th Ave. W., Newton 641-792-0115

Spring Special!

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

FOR SALE

on selected units

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

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

Call Now for Details

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

14 ft Aluminum boat and trailer. Johnson 6 HP gas motor bow mount Minkota foot controlled and hand controlled trolling motors.

Depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1300 OBO. 641-792-0378. If no answer, leave a message

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

792-4388

2 MEN'S short sleeve knit shirts- blue stripe & solid green, size L $5. each, 31 stamping blocks, assorted sizes $10., 12” crystal basket $10., Lego's- Toy Story $10., 1968 Triher produce scale with 2 extra weights $45., Fenton powder blue bell $10., powder blue duck $5., white opalescent shoe $5. 792-8017.

REGENCY APARTMENTS of Newton 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 100 sq. feet. On site laundry, pets allowed with additional deposit. $565-$585 per month.

Please Call 515-205-1415

ALUM. camper door, barn boards, steel post, pipe, fence braces, cable, rod, trailer house frame, black hip safety boots size 10, red Road Master coaster wagon. 641-793-2955.

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

641-792-4000.

It’s

CRAFTSMAN MITRE saw, scroll saw & circular saw, $80. for all three, variety of sanders, price varies. 641363-4510.

DOUBLE BED complete $100. or make offer, desk lamp 2 18" floures tube 14"high $5.,"Christ in Geth" framed 31 x 25 $5., small wood handle purse with 4 changeable covers $5.

Phone 792-6879

AUTOMOTIVE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Now Accepting Applications 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport. 183,000 miles.

No A/C. $2000. 641-7923683

Newton Village is currently hiring CNA and Care Attendants to fill both part-time and full time shifts.

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

Please apply online, send a resume or stop in for an application. www.elimcare.org email: bcolvin@elimcare.org

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Dually pickup- 4 wheel drive. 5.9L Cummins Diesel with trailer tow package, airride bags, gooseneck ball and electric brake controller. Fully loaded, very well maintained and garaged, complete with a sno way 9' V-Plow with a new cutting blade.

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

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Short on Cash?

If you are interested in making some extra cash we have the PERFECT opportunity for you.

Route packages available Make Approx. $200 every 4 weeks.

Only 5 days a Week NO Weekends NO Holidays NO Collections Great Exercise

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

HR/Payroll Specialist • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.

• A minimum of three years of experience in payroll processing.

• Experience in an educational environment preferred.

• Demonstrated math and accounting skills, including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and knowledge of budgets, general ledger accounts, journal entries, and financial reports.

• Experience with technology and various software applications.

Please send resume/qualification to Todd Abrahamson at 927 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112.

The closing date for this position is May 22, 2015.

Now Hiring

Would you like to join an innovative company? Are you dependable, quality conscious and in need of a challenge?

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for 1st and 3rd shift production positions.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • On the job training • Competitive wages • Overtime premium pay • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Door Division/ Grinnell production team, apply in person at JELDWEN in Grinnell from 7:30 to 3:30 Monday – Friday.

We will conduct call-backs for interview appointments.

Call today for details

NEWTON

DAILY NEWS 641-792-5320

The weather’s warming, the sun’s shining and it’s the perfect time to gather up all those items taking up space in your garage, attic and basement, and sell them for cash at your garage sale.

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 EOE

time!

Run your money-making garage sale ad in the Newton Daily News Classifieds and take advantage of these great deals! $15.00 - 1 or 2 days in the Newton Daily News $21.00 - 3 days in the Newton Daily News $20.00 - 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser $30.50 - 1 or 2 days in the Newton Daily News and 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser $35.00 - 3 days in the Newton Daily News and 1 time in the Jasper County Advertiser Deadline for garage sale ads are at Noon Friday.

All ads are pre-paid. We accept cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Two Garage Sale signs absolutely FREE!

Don’t forget! A number of our rural readers receive the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser the day after publication.

Plan ahead and run your ad a day early to allow these readers to see your ad in time to shop your sale.

A dvertiser Jasper County

200 First Avenue East . Newton . 641-792-3121 ext. 6542 Office Hours: 8-5 Monday - Friday . email: advertising@newtondailynews.com

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AUTOMOTIVE

2014 Arctic Cat ATV XL550. Only 71 miles. Includes 3k lb winch, rare tungsten metallic color. Always stored indoors. Cost $11,200 new.

Asking $7,800. 641-990-9369 1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361 2008 HARLEY Davidson Electric glide, well maintained. $11,000.

641-521-6021 REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

Inbound Customer Care Specialists Needed in Newton, IA Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm & Saturday, 7:30am-4pm We Offer: • Starting pay $11.54/hr with earning potential of 30K + (includes salary - bonus - No caps!)

• Great benefits, including 401K, health, dental, education assistance, and paid vacations!

• Fast pace, fun and rewarding atmosphere

1993, 28' Holiday Rambler, travel trailer bumper hitch, has new tires, asking $5,000. 515-669-4966.

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

REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT

Apply at www.WindstreamTalent.com

Customer Care Specialist requisition #15002266 EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

**Open interviews will be held Tuesday, May 26th at the front office** Priority Plastics, Inc. is seeking to hire production packers for 12 hour shifts.

Hours: 7AM-7PM for days / 7PM-7AM for nights.

Rotation: Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday one week.

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday the next week.

Starting wage: $10.00 / HR + $0.30 shift differential for night shifts.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

This position will package various plastic components according to production standards. Ensure quality products are packed as instructed.

Maintain equipment and area in a safe, clean, and well-maintained manner. Fill out an application on-site.

704 Pinder Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112 | 641-236-4798

Also accepting summer help.

For questions please call 641-787-2290

Maintenance Technician

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for highly motivated individuals for Maintenance Technician positions to work third shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Perform preventative maintenance • Trouble shoot • Small projects • Light grounds work • Small tool repair • Participate in maintenance team projects Requirements will include: • High School diploma or its equivalent is required; a two year technical degree is preferred.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power systems, PLCs, welding, three phase and DC motors, and paint systems is helpful.

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

JELD-WEN offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to EugeneV@jeld-wen. com or apply in person at 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell Iowa between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

Accounting/Office Administrator Ag-based business located in Newton, IA is currently seeking candidates for a full-time accounting/office administrator position.

Must have at least 4 years’ experience with general ledger, AR, AP, reconciliations, payroll, reporting and budgets. Associates Degree with accounting focus required. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred. Ag experience a plus! Prior experience with multiple entity organizations a plus!

Send resumes to dgard058@yahoo.com or Fax 641-792-4159

TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.

Blasters • Painters • Forklift • Crane Operators • Maintenance • Supervisors

Must be able to work all shifts to include afternoons, nights and weekends. Competitive wages and benefits.

Search jobs at www.trinitycareers.com/opportunities 8:30 am - 3:30 pm M-TH only

EEO/AA/Drug-free workplace

Astrograph

At one time, an emblematic or heraldic design impressed into wax put a stylish and official finish on agreements while sticking the paper together -- thus the term “seal the deal.”

That’s what you need to do today, the last day of the Taurus sun of 2015. Taurus is the sign of finance and appetites of all kinds. This is your day to “get it done.”

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 20). It’s your year to make things official. Celebrate the successes you achieve in June.

In July, you’ll be reaching into new emotional territory.

A VIP will come into your life in August. The sale of

your possessions or property will bring about a big and welcome change in September.

January will bring strong love.

Aquarius and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 13, 29, 14 and 50.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Just when you think it can’t get better, it does. The same goes for the opposite dynamic.

You can count on the universe pushing you another mile in whatever direction you’re traveling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

For today, there’s no feeling like the feeling of accomplishment. Knowing that there was

a time when you had nothing except the gumption to make something substantial out of it is priceless.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Everyone you know finds this ground unfamiliar. Go forward anyway -- you’ll be a trailblazer. Your sophisticated taste eventually will move everyone into the future.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’re a humanist. You don’t want to make fun of the world; you’d much rather make fun of yourself. That’s what makes people laugh the hardest, and today they’ll relate to your vulnerability.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Hard to believe, but there are actu-

ally some people who find the colloquialism “whatever” to be a curse word. Avoid the expression today, as your people will be even more sensitive than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Here’s the recipe for a stellar day: Do something for yourself, do something for a friend, and do your duty. Once those three are covered, you’ll be feeling pretty good about the world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You can’t do it all in one day, but at least you can list it all so that you won’t forget later.

Otherwise, the less pressing (but possibly more pleasurable) items might fall through the cracks.

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

United States Department of Agriculture

Permanent Program Technician The Jasper County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Newton, Iowa is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position. The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial.

The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www. usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number IA-2015-0016.

Applications will be accepted starting May 15, 2015 through the closing date of June 5, 2015.

Questions regarding the position can be directed Randall Nelson, at 641-792-5019 or emailed to Randall.nelson@ia.usda.gov.

Applications MUST BE submitted online at www.usajobs.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of June 5, 2015.

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jasper County FSA Office 709 1st Ave W Newton, IA 50208 641.792.5019 FAX 855.211.4016 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

What you have is not what you want. That’s fine, because you’re finding a way to make it work. Do the business at hand, and the business you wish for will come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Interrupting is immature and disrespectful, and yet many people have this annoying habit. When you get interrupted once, you’ll chalk it up to the other person’s excitement. Twice, though? Maybe it’s time to walk away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be doing what it takes to be the bigger person and rise above it -- whatever “it” happens to be for you right now. You don’t mind trying

a little harder than the others, because you have a feeling it will benefit you in the end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

A daring person will inspire you to break a few rules. It’s how you become a vivacious renegade. Later, you’ll look back on today and note that it was a turning point.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Multitasking will be an exercise in silliness. What you do while trying to do something else will be, of course, ineffective. One thing at a time will get it done.

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