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Memorial Day weekend features ceremonies in Newton Vets director wants to know about dilapidated headstones

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Anyone paying a visit to graves of those whose served their country should be on the lookout for aging headstones, one official says. The Veterans Administration will replace any headstones that have been damaged or have fallen into disrepair to the point of being illegible, said Chris Cartier, executive director Jasper County Commission of Veterans Affairs.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Kathy Holdefer of the Mingo area finishes her turn at the podium after speaking at a news conference rally in the state capitol building Wednesday. Speakers encouraged Iowa Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal to bring SF 506, a bill that would create eminent domain reform, to the Senate floor for a full vote. On the far left is Dan Gannon, another Mingo-area resident, who also spoke at the rally.

County residents rally in support of bill against pipeline

Holdefer, Gannon among group supporting eminent domain reform

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When the proposed Bakken oil pipeline project began to enter Iowa conversations a few years ago, many farmers voiced their opposition.

Recently proposed legislation, along with shipping of pipe material to Jasper County for a project that isn’t even approved, has brought out more opponents from the county — two of whom spoke at a rally Wednesday in the state capitol rotunda.

Kathy Holdefer and Dan Gannon, both of whom live in the Mingo area, were among the six speakers at a short news conference conducted by the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition —

one of at least four organizations whose main focus include stopping the pipeline.

The specific message given by the speakers was to encourage passage of SF 506. That’s an Iowa legislative bill that would create eminent domain reforms farmers believe would give them more control over their land — making the SF 506 critical as the state’s largest, highest profile pipeline project is apparently already under way.

The type of 30-inch pipe needed for the project has already been shipped to Jasper County and is being stored locally, even as the project has not been approved by Iowa utilities authorities.

The group urged State Sen.

Michael Gronstal (D- Council Bluffs), the majority leader of the Iowa Senate, to bring SF 506 to the Senate floor and call for a vote. The legislative session is winding down, and the bill has cleared committee, but has not been voted upon by the full Senate.

“This is not an anti-eminent domain statement,” said Holdefer. “I have exercised eminent domain over my own body, by donating a kidney, and the hospital I went to was very concerned about the welfare of the entire body. When I first heard about the pipeline, I asked myself if it was good for Iowa, and it seems like it’s only good for the oil industry.”

Holdefer said Iowans can make healthy decisions, based on good information. Gannon said his Cornlan Farm would

cemeteries during Memorial Day weekend will report to him any veteran’s headstones that need to be replaced.

“The VA doesn’t really have the resources to screen headstones for condition as they age,” Cartier said. “The public need to be the eyes, in this case. We’re willing to help make the process happen to get headstones replaced, but we need to know which ones need it.”

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File Photo A color guard fires a 21-gun salute to the deceased at a 2014 Newton ceremony. Chris Cartier, executive director Jasper County Commission of Veterans Affairs, is encouraging citizens to photograph and report to him any deceased veterans’ headstones that are damaged beyond legibility, as the Veterans Administration will replace those headstones.

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HIRTA offering rides Abandoned dog recovering at JCARL to Des Moines

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A new service to Des Moines was added by the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency starting May 11. HIRTA is a public transit service available to all citizens and visitors in Jasper and surrounding counties.

“The service started and had an impressive first day response. We anticipate the service will experience more growth as the word spreads over the next month,” HIRTA Operations Manager Brooke Ramsey said.

Ramsey said that HIRTA will go to any location in Des Moines as long as the bus can remain on schedule. The cost is $10 for a round trip and will accommodate medical appointments made from 8 a.m. or later and that can be completed by noon. Currently the service is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Ramsey said HIRTA tracks all of the trip requests and does unmet need assessments regularly.

“At one point, it was determined that Tuesdays and Thursdays were the high-request days, and then that reduced down to Thursdays due to low ridership.

After our most recent assessment it was determined that Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays are now the predominate request, so we needed to change the service to meet the needs of our ridership,” Ramsey said.

HIRTA saw an increased demand in their services in late 2011 when it lowered its fares.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News A female shih tzu dog was left at the Jasper County Animal Rescue League in a kennel with moldy dog food stuck on the bottom and a roach egg stuck in her coat that had not been groomed in what JCARL Director Sarah Siperstein thought was more than six months. The dog has since been cleaned up and is getting ready for adoption.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Four Legged Friends is offering a cash reward for information about a dog that was dropped off at Jasper County Animal Rescue League Friday.

The female shih tzu, approximately 9 or 10 years old, was left in a

kennel by the garage at about 6:40 a.m. and was in bad shape.

“We were actually all working here and we don’t know how we missed it. It was 6:40 in the morning, and one of the animal control officers came in after patrol and asked if we had put a kennel out by the garage,” JCARL Director

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“She was pretty heavily matted, you couldn’t tell the front end from the back end. She smelled like a wet mop; who knows how long she was wet like that?

I was really expecting a lot more issues after they

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Sarah Siperstein said.

The kennel the dog was in had moldy dog food on the bottom and it is not known how long the dog had been kept in there. Siperstein said that it is not uncommon for people to dump animals at JCARL. The facility does have cameras but were unable to identify who dropped it

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Fitness Courses Newton YMCA

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

Body Pump Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:15 to 6:15 a.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays — 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Body Pump is for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music.

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

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

File Photo Asparagus is full of nutritional value, has no saturated fat, no sodium, no cholestrol, is high in folate and is a good source of Vitamin A and C.

Be healthy in May — National Asparagus Month

By Jenny Thompson RD, LD, CDE Skiff Medical Center Asparagus has been cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes for more than 2,000 years.

Versatile and healthy, it can be eaten raw or cooked and is used fresh, frozen or canned.

Asparagus is generally available from April through June.

Asparagus can be used in salads, side dishes, entrées or as an appetizer, and can be boiled, steamed, microwaved, roasted or stir-fried.

Check out the following tips and information on buying, storing and adding asparagus to a healthful eating plan.

Selection, storage and preparation tips Five medium asparagus spears contain approximately 20 calories. It has no saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol; It is high in folate and is a good source of vitamin A and C.

Selection and storage Avoid purchasing limp or wilted stalks. Refrigerate unwashed asparagus for up to four days by wrapping the end of stalks in a wet paper towel and placing in a plastic bag or standing up in an inch of water.

Cleaning and preparing Rinse asparagus stalks thoroughly in cool water to remove dirt. Bend asparagus so that it snaps at its natural breaking point. This will remove the woody bottom.

Cooking methods A good method when using asparagus in salads and cold dishes is blanching. Place asparagus in boiling water for about three minutes. Remove and immediately place in an ice bath.

When roasting, cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and then place asparagus in a single layer on the sheet.

Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub to coat

all spears with oil. Bake in an oven at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Choose thick spears for grilling. Place asparagus spears on a medium-high heat grill coated with olive oil spray and cook for a five to eight minutes, until tender, turning occasionally.

Tips Add steamed pieces of asparagus to scrambled eggs or omelets. Spread a soft cheese on whole-wheat crackers and top with a crisp asparagus head for an appetizer or snack. Place fresh or frozen asparagus in a microwave-safe container or in a sauté pan with a small amount of water, low-sodium seasonings and garlic for a side dish or snack.

Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that grows well in Iowa. It can be productive for several years if given proper care.

For more information about planting and caring for asparagus check out bit.ly/1FukJ6E.

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

Water Aerobics Monday through Friday — 6 to 7 a.m. and 9 to 10 a.m.

Water exercises are considered the safest form of exercise because the body is supported by the water and the water resistance provides maximum benefits without pain or sore, stiff muscles. The class is designed for everyone, regardless of fitness level.

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

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

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

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Parents are asked to fill out a registration form, available at the Newton YMCA or online on the Newton YMCA Facebook page.

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Doctor group seeks to clear confusion in cancer screening WASHINGTON (AP) — Mammograms at 40 or 50? Every year or every other year? What’s the best colon check?

Screening for cancer has gotten more complicated in recent years with evolving guidelines that sometimes conflict.

Now a doctors’ group aims to ease some confusion — and encourage more discussion of testing’s pros and cons — with what it calls advice on “high-value screening” for five types of tumors.

The American College of Physicians’ advice: Breast Cancer — The American

Cancer Society has long recommended annual mammograms starting at age 40.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which advises the government, says to get mammograms every other year from age 50 to 74, and says starting at age 40 brings little benefit but should be a personal choice if women are told the pros and cons.

Colorectal Cancer — Colonoscopies, which allow doctors to see precancerous growths in the colon, get the most attention. But the ACP advised people ages 50 to 74 to choose from equally good screening choices: a stool test every year;

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a colonoscopy every 10 years; a sigmoidoscopy, which views the lower colon, every five years; or a combination of a stool test every three years and a sigmoidoscopy every five years.

Cervical Cancer — Screening choices vary by age. The ACP found widespread support for a Pap test every three years starting at age 21. Starting at age 30, women may choose a combination of Pap and a test for the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer — a combination that lets them go five years between tests.

Prostate Cancer — PSA blood tests are highly controversial, with some

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The ACP’s advice: Doctors should tell men ages 50 to 69 about the pros and cons, and order the test for those who then request it.

Ovarian Cancer — The new review found leading medical groups all recommend against blood tests and pelvic or ultrasound exams to screen for ovarian cancer in average-risk women. While this cancer often has spread by the time it’s discovered, there is no proven screening test for it.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News A firefighter looks to see what’s happening with a fire on the east side of house that Newton, Baxter and Reasnor firefighters responded to at about 4 p.m. Wednesday. Crews quickly got inside the house, located at at 522 N. 11th Ave. E., and kept the roof and walls from catching on fire, but Newton Fire Chief Jerrod Wellik said there is “extensive” damage to a bedroom and smoke damage throughout the house. No one was home at the time, and Wellik said he hadn’t spoken with the residents yet, and there was no cause apparent.

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Continued from Page 1A Cartier said there are dozens of cemeteries in Jasper County, ranging from Newton’s large Union Cemetery to small graveyards at former church sites. The county has a military history as rich as anywhere, and its veterans are frequently buried in or near their hometowns.

He said that if anyone can at least read a name, knows the location of a cemetery and in what part the veteran is buried, and preferably has a photo of the headstone, he can follow up on it.

He said it often takes time for the VA to get to each headstone, but in many cases, a replacement can be obtained.

Honoring veterans with legible headstones is an important part of honoring the legacies, he said.

Sunday • Memorial Gardens, First Avenue East and E. 28th St., Newton, 9:30 a.m.

• Our Silent City Cemetery, Kellogg, 10 a.m.

• Slagel Cemetery, S. 28th Ave. E. and E. 68th St. S.,10:15 a.m.

• Palo Alto Cemetery, County Road 74 S. near S. 51st Ave. E., 11:15 a.m.

• Metz Community Church, W. 62nd St. S.,11:45 a.m.

• Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, S. 12th Ave. W., Newton,12:30 p.m.

“It’s important to do this before some headstones get completely obscured,” Cartier said.

Monday • Wittemburg Church Cemetery, E. 8th St. N. near N. 59th Ave. E., north of Newton, 9 a.m.

• Newton Union Cemetery, W. 4th Ave. N. and N. 19th Ave. W., 10 a.m.

UNION CEMETERY SERVICE Sponsored by Jasper County Veterans Council Call to order: Gary Wallace Joint posting of colors: American Legion Post 111, VFW Post 1655, Jasper County Vietnam Veterans Invocation: the Rev. Eldon Pals National Anthem: Elizabeth Pearson

Address: Ret. CSM Gary Barrett Wreath representations: Gold Star Mothers, Woman’s Relief Corps, LaFemmes Cabane No. 283, World War I Veterans, Barracks 1503 WWI Auxiliary, World War II Veterans, Disabled American Veterans Auxilary, Jasper County Korean War Veterans Wives, and Jasper County Vietnam Veterans Wives.

Right-of-way call of deceased: Randy Wagner Benediction: Rev. Eldon Pals Salute to the deceased: VFW and American Legion Bagpipes: Ron Husted Taps: VFW and/or American Legion.

“Young people need to clearly see how many people have served this country.”

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

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have a 50-foot-wide pipeline easement running across a part of his 220,000 acres, running about three-quarters of a mile across the property. He said that affects the usability of the land — not only by splitting it up, but also by affecting the entire farmability — surface and otherwise.

“The bigger damage is to the ecosystem below the surface, which takes years to recoup,” Gannon said. “This was demonstrated by farm terraces that were put in throughout Iowa farmland land 40-plus years ago, and have never regained their productive status that was there prior to the placement of the terraces.”

Gannon said his four-generation farm is designated as a “Century Farm” by the Iowa Department of Agriculture, as it has been farmed by one family for more than 100 years.

The only Jasper County legislator who made an appearance at the event was Dan Kelley (D-Newton), who arrived shortly after the news conference was completed due to a previous engagement.

“I support SF 506, and will vote for it if it comes before the full House,” Kelley said. “This bill would help landowners hang on to their rights, and protect their land.”

Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) was on the House subcommittee that approved HSB 249, the House version of SF 506.

“I voted in favor of it in subcommittee,” Heartsill said in an email. “As a staunch supporter of private property rights, and someone who has advocated strict boundaries around government’s use of eminent domain ever since I was first elected, I would support the passage of SF 506.”

Gronstal and senators Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) and Chaz Allen (D-Newton) could not be reached for comment by press time.

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Take me out to the Speedway

By Pam Rodgers Associate Editor

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | May 21, 2015

For as long as I can remember, summertime equals baseball/softball in my family. On any given day, my brother, sister and I would round up the wiffle balls, grab our favorite bats, and head out to the backyard to see who could hit the ball into the corn field behind our house. The love of the game started right there, awkwardly gripping the plastic bat that was taller than me.

My parents were softball and baseball coaches; that’s how they actually met. They started teaching the three of us the fundamentals of the game at an early age. I cannot begin to count the hours dad spent in the backyard pitching to us, helping us with our swings. No sound is better than when the ball hits off the sweet spot of the bat.

The love for the sport grew as I got older. I was involved in all levels of softball, from pee-wees to high school. Even now I continue to play on a women’s rec league team, though slow-pitch is much more laid back. I don’t just love playing the sport; I love watching it as well.

Every year, we take family trips to see a professional baseball

game, usually when the Yankees are playing a team in the Midwest. It was fun as a kid trying to be the first one in the ballpark, making it down to the dugout area to watch batting practice. If we were lucky enough, one of the players would come and sign autographs for us. One of my favorite memories happened in Kansas City when my sister dropped her pen and the closest person to ask for help was Don Mattingly, her favorite player, and the reason she has played first base her whole life.

Donnie Baseball was kind enough to come over and retrieve her pen and sign a few baseballs for us.

Little did we know, the television cameras caught the whole exchange, and we saw ourselves on the news after the game in our hotel room. It was a very big moment for a 7 year old.

Through the years, it became less about being first in the ballpark and more about being at the game. I love watching the game live.

This past weekend, my parents, brother and uncle traveled to Kansas City to see the Yankees take on the Royals. Usually, I’d be with them, but I couldn’t make it

this year. I was at my first race at Newton’s Iowa Speedway instead.

Now, I have never gotten into the sport of racing; however, I see the same passion I have for baseball in the racing fans I met in Newton.

I understand not everyone shares the love for baseball that I have. The same is true for racing, but there is an understanding of what dedicated fans experience while watching their sport in action. This understanding doesn’t always lead to knowledge.

Sitting in my seat near the finish line, I had no idea what was unfolding in front of me — beyond fast cars driving in circles. I knew the race began after “Gentleman, start your engines” and a green flag, the white flag signaled one lap to go and the checkered flag marks the end of the race.

That was about the extent of my knowledge. Thank you, “Days of Thunder.”

The speed of the cars is exhilarating. I can’t deny that. However, it took me until the first caution to know which car was the leader. When the lights started flashing and the yellow flag dropped, I quickly remembered it meant caution. I did know a bit more

than I thought. I couldn’t hear the announcers with my earplugs in, so I kept my eye on the flagmen the rest of the race to try to pick up what was going on.

I kept seeing a blue flag with a yellow stripe. A quick Google search told me it was to signal a car that a faster car was approaching. Got it. I also saw a black flag, which tells a car to return to the pits. I also saw the red flag, which is easy to figure out means stop.

I was learning all kinds of things about flags.

I will never be a racing expert, but I was glad I finally watched my first live race. It was great to see enthusiastic people at the speedway, happy to be in Newton for opening weekend.

Wanting to share stories about our separate sporting experiences, I called my dad as he was relaxing in his hotel room after Saturday’s baseball game. One of the first things he asked me is if I saw any wrecks. I asked him if he saw anyone hit a home run. I guess every sport has certain expectations.

Contact Pam Rodgers at 641-792-3121 ext. 6531 or prodgers@newtondailynews.com

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May is National Foster Care Month Vivian Willemsen Ottumwa May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness about teens and children in foster care and to celebrate the foster

Kelley is dedicated to his district Kathy Holdefer Mingo In his May 19 letter to the Newton Daily News, Michael Ware asks if “anyone else find[s] it ironic that Jasper County has become ground zero in the Bakken pipeline debate.” In reply, no, I don’t find it ironic at all. It is only natural, since the proposed pipeline would stretch across more miles in Jasper County than in any other Iowa county.

families and workers who make a difference in their lives. Iowa has an ongoing need for more foster homes, especially for teenagers, sibling groups and children with special needs or behaviors.

There is no perfect model of a foster family, but what all foster families have in common is

they provide safe, stable homes for kids in need. If you have some extra room in your heart and home, consider becoming an Iowa foster parent. You could change a teen or child’s life forever.

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What I do find ironic is that Mr. Ware implies, in the remainder of his letter, that Representative Dan Kelley is “out of touch ... with his own district,” and that he is actually responsible for pipeline materials being stockpiled near Newton, even though no permit has yet been granted for the project from the Iowa Utilities Board.

As a landowner and resident in House District 29, I have seen nothing but passionate, proactive dedication from Rep. Kelley.

When I arranged a meeting for Mingo area residents to discuss

the Bakken issue in March, Dan came to listen and to share what he knew. He is never more than an email or a phone call away when I have a question or concern. I’m always impressed by the amount of research Dan does on every issue so he can cast his votes based on the best information possible.

If Mr. Ware has a bone to pick with Dan — and from his letter, he seems to have several — I recommend he do what an active and involved citizen does, which is to go speak with Dan in person.

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I’ve written a couple of articles about Wendell Mohr. He’s a rather famous I o w a watercolor artist, now deceased, who has blessed many homes, g a l l e r - By Curt Swarm ies and Guest Columnist art institutions with intriguing renderings of trains, boats, factories and seamy city scenes. While he was still alive, he resided and worked in an old two-story, brick schoolhouse across the river from Bentonsport, in what is known as Vernon, which is where I met him. He nearly broke my hand with his artist grip, and graciously, patiently submitted to an interview. He also let me ring the bell on the old schoolhouse, its rope having worn a groove in the ceiling, its clang sounding through the Bentonsport valley. I heard later that shopkeepers in Bentonsport cackled and said, “Wendell’s got a visitor.”

Several weeks later, the Mt. Pleasant News called and said that someone had left a package for me at their office. I stopped by and it was a Wendell Mohr watercolor. That was how I got my first Wendell Mohr. Wendell denied leaving me his painting, but I suspect it was him. That’s Wendell for you.

So, when my phone rang from a man in Marshalltown, who had Googled Wendell Mohr’s name, and my articles popped up, I wasn’t surprised. It’s happened before, and is how I got my second Wendell Mohr.

This gentleman from Marshalltown had four Wendell Mohr watercolors, and was asking if I knew anyone who would like to purchase them.

My heart leaped into my throat. “I would be interested,” I squeaked.

I made the trip to

Marshalltown, and when I saw what the man had, my heart skipped another beat. They were original watercolors of Mohr’s, two of them signed with the “AWS,” designating the American Watercolor Society. At the time, Mohr was the only watercolor artist in Iowa who was a member of the AWS. His watercolors are a unique combination of realism and abstract, leaving (with me) the feeling of longing, remembrance and sadness tinged with beauty. For me, owning a Wendell Mohr is like having a Grant Wood, maybe better, since I personally knew Wendell.

I also know his lovely wife, Julie, who lives in Des Moines. We both, along with many others, students and collectors, share Wendell’s passion for simplistic renderings of the obtuse world. He loved to say, “Let your skies be green and your trees blue. Paint every day. Find a way to heal the world.” Both Wendell Mohr and Grant Wood are native Iowans.

The man from Marshalltown then took me to a local gallery where there were three more Wendell Mohrs. I was delighted.

For a reasonable price, I came home with five of his paintings. Added to the two I already had, makes seven.

How to do them justice? I may have to rearrange, move a bookcase, take down another painting, and dedicate a wall to Wendell Mohr. Track lighting, aimed just right, might be the ticket.

“We traveled on shafts of light, gathering in, gathering in, yellows, reds, blues, a holy gathering of primary colors to paint the earth.”

Wendell live on.

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Obituaries Nancy Gritters May 18, 2015 Nancy E. (Rus) Gritters, 69, of Pella, died Monday, May 15, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 23 at Faith Christian Reformed

Club Notes Olive Jane Lamb Questers The Olive Jane Lamb Questers met at the home of Fran Henderson May 14. President Linda Kirchhoff presided over the meeting. A summer outing for the chapter was discussed. On June 11, a trip to the Iowa Historical Museum in Des Moines is planned.

Larry Hurto gave a very informative program on Buffalo Bill Cody. He was born near LeClaire in Scott County in 1846.

Buffalo Bill rode on the Pony Express at the age of 14, fought in the American Civil War, served as a scout for the Army and was already an Old West Legend before mounting his famous Wild West Show which traveled the U.S. and Europe. His impressive museum is located in Cody, Wyo. Wild Bill brought his circus-like extravaganza that toured for three decades to Newton on Aug. 10, 1901. Hurto shared pictures of posters advertising the Wild West Shows. Hurto read humorous articles from the various Newton newspapers about the arrival of the Wild West Show and the reviews given of the show.

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

Church in Pella. Interment will follow in the T’Lam Cemetery near Pella. Visitation will begin Friday afternoon at Faith Christian Reformed Church, where family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Ryan May 19, 2015 Bonnie L. (Van Oostrum) Ryan, 85, died Tuesday May 19, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. No visitation or services are being planned.

Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

NHS chemistry classes tour Thombert, Inc.

Submitted Photo One hundred and five Newton High School students in five chemistry classes, taught by Sarah Curry and Chris Forsyth, toured Thombert, Inc. May 8. The time at Thombert included classroom discussions about the relevance of chemistry in manufacturing and how Thombert uses chemistry to produce it’s polyurethane wheels and tires. In addition, the students toured the Thombert Newton manufacturing facility where they learned about the various processes used.

Piano recital Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Newton The students of Virginia Bennett will present a piano recital at 2 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church.

Students performing will include: Isaac

Alexander, Lance Banwell, Alyssa Beerends, Benny Cheng, William Cheng, Jane Hadley Critchfield, Whitney Critchfield, Leo Friedman, Destry Klein and Olivia Norrish.

Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Bennett maintains a small piano studio in her home offering instruction to student of all ages and experience levels.

Trash pick up adjusted during holiday The Newton Sanitary Landfill will be closed Monday. The garbage and recycling collection day for City of Newton residenc-

es will move back one day during the week of Memorial Day. If your regular garbage collection day is Monday, it will occur

Tuesday.

If your regular garbage day is Tuesday, it will occur Wednesday and so on.

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

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton. The program will be 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 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, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Live Music at Rock Creek State Park will begin 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.

• 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.

• Sounds of Inspiration will meet at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday at Newton Foursquare Church in Newton. The group will perform during regular Sunday services. All are invited.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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Congregate Meals Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Katelund E. Jeffrey, 18, of Prairie City, is charged with failure to maintain control after authorities were called to 1102 E. 12th St. S. at 4:36 p.m. May 15. Erik Baker was traveling north on East 12th Street South and took a wide turn to enter a driveway. His vehicle was hit by Jeffrey’s vehicle on the passenger side. Baker had approximately $1,200 in damage and Jeffrey had approximately $2,000 in

damage. She was cited and released to appear.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Maryna J. Martin, 21, of Windsor Heights, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled her over on Interstate 80 at 4:33 a.m. Monday. Martin was seen crossing the center line and driving well under the speed limit prior to being pulled over. Officers smelled alcohol on her and she had a BAC of .110. She was

taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Kaysha L. Otto, 24, of Urbandale, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities were called to Highway 163 by Prairie City at 11:03 p.m. Tuesday. Otto was involved in a single vehicle crash.

Officers smelled alcohol on her and she had watery eyes and slurred speech. She admitted to having two beers in Des Moines.

She had a BAC of .215. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Being a good listener is the best way to be heard

DEAR ABBY: I am responding to “Tired of Talking to Myself ” (Feb. 13), whose husband’s ears slam shut when she begins to speak. This is not a problem that’s exclusive to men. Women do it as well. As a retired PA (physician’s assistant), when talking with patients, I would refer to it as selective hearing loss.

“Tired” needs to look at her own behavior because I have never seen one partner be the only guilty one.

My wife can hear the ticking of the turn signal that wasn’t turned off, but she doesn’t always hear my questions or statements.

There are many reasons why it happens, but the way to resolve it is to listen when your partner talks to you. If you do, you will find that he/she returns the courtesy. Perhaps if “Tired” gives a closer look to her own behavior, she’ll stop referring to it as a male problem. — FRANK IN PORTLAND, TEXAS DEAR FRANK: Thanks for your letter. When I asked readers for input, they heard me loud and clear and gave me an “earful”: DEAR ABBY: Focus is a strength for many men like me. I am a little hard of hearing and need to focus on what I am listening to. If you want open ears, hold my hands and make sure I am looking at your face. You will now have my attention. Tell me what you want from me. I want you to be happy and will do what I can for you. — A LITTLE HARD OF HEARING (CHUCK) DEAR ABBY: Some researchers say women speak about 13,000 more words a day than men do. There’s a joke that explains it’s because we have to say everything twice! — JENNY IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR ABBY: Men have no patience. They only want to hear a brief, straight-to-the-point version.

Women tend to tell the story from beginning to end with every detail explained so nothing is misunderstood. When men hear us talk, they will say all they hear is blah, blah, blah. “Tired,” if you try to be patient and use the abridged version, maybe communication will get easier with fewer repeats. — HEIDI IN FLORIDA DEAR ABBY: I wonder what kind of things she’s saying to him.

There’s a saying I have found to be true: “Men marry women and hope they never change. Women marry men and hope they will change.”

I have been married for 35 years and recently my wife has started pointing out every little thing I do that she thinks I should do differently. I have reached the point that when she starts one of her observations, I say, “Could you add it to your list and put it somewhere?” and that’s the end of the conversation. Nit-picking does not make for a great marriage.

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DES MOINES — Two Iowa landfills have been given approvals from federal and state officials to dispose of some of the millions of chicken, turkey and duck carcasses amassing from the outbreak of bird flu. The Des Moines Register reports that the carcasses will go to the Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency landfill near Sheldon and the Iowa Waste Systems landfill near Malvern in southwest Iowa. On Wednesday Iowa officials added two turkey farms to the state list of cases, raising the number to 62.

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IOWA CITY — An appeals court is upholding a man’s murder conviction in the 2012 shooting of an Iowa City man.

Judges rejected claims Wednesday that jurors who found Brandon Brown guilty weren’t truthful during jury selection because they feared publicity. In an unusual development, the ruling contains factual errors about when the trial took place and whether a rule banning live media coverage of jury selection was in effect.

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SIOUX CITY — A Sioux City man accused of burglary and possessing synthetic marijuana has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The Sioux City Journal reports 19-year-old Javen Mobley pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary, and in a separate case, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Authorities say Mobley admitted breaking into a house Sept. 1 to steal items, and other people he was with started a fire.

Mobley had been charged with second-degree arson in connection to the fire, but the charge was dismissed as part of his plea agreement.

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DAVENPORT — An 18-year-old faces a felony charge after authorities in eastern Iowa say he stabbed a high school student in April.

Drew Romkey was booked into the Scott County Jail in Davenport Wednesday morning after police issued an arrest warrant for him. He was released a short time later on a $10,000 cash bond.

The Quad-Cities Times reports Romkey is accused of stabbing an 18-year-old high school student four times in the stomach in a residential area on April 11.

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House OKs bill that would legalize more fireworks sales DES MOINES — The Iowa House has approved a measure that would legalize the sales of more kinds of fireworks.

The Des Moines Register says the measure passed on a 53-43 vote late Wednesday night. It now heads to the Senate, where a similar bill is being considered.

Under the proposal, retailers could sell firecrackers, Roman candles and other fireworks.

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Former Cardinal Lanes Iowa lawmakers spar over education funding owners honored DES MOINES — As lawmakers struggle to resolve the state budget, a new conflict has sprung up about how much new money to give schools in the 2016-2017 school year.

The Appropriations Committee in the Republican-led House on Wednesday approved a plan that would pro-

vide about $125 million in new dollars in that year, with some of the money going to a teacher leadership program.

But Democrats say the funding level is inadequate.

Republicans had previously supported spending more money, but Rep. Chuck Soderberg, a Republican from

Le Mars, said they didn’t want to “overcommit and under-deliver.”

The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-majority Senate are still at odds over how much new money to provide in the upcoming school year, with Democrats wanting to offer more than Republicans.

Pastoor graduates from Dordt College Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Rep. Dan Kelley honored former Cardinal Lane owners Jeff and Bev Van Blair for their 24 years of outstanding dedication and commitment to the youth in the community and for their work in the city of Newton Tuesday.

SIOUX CENTER — Dordt College awarded 326 diplomas at the 2015 commencement ceremony on May 8.

Justin Pastoor, of Sully, received a bachelor of arts degree in health and human performance exercise science.

He also has minors in Psychology and Biomedical Sciences.

Among this year’s graduates, 283 have earned baccalaureate degrees, 21 associate of arts degrees, and 22 masters of education degrees.

Audit: $130,000 mismanaged at Iowa drug treatment center Associated Press DES MOINES — The former director of a drug treatment center in Des Moines mismanaged more than $130,000 intended for client benefits, according to a state audit released Wednesday.

Mindy Williams, former executive director of Center for Behavioral Health in Des Moines, falsified receipts and other documentation when seeking reimbursements for

incentive benefits issued to clients, according to a special report by state Auditor Mary Mosiman’s office. Those incentive benefits included gas cards, gift cards and bus passes used to help clients continue seeking services.

Voucher records showed it was unclear if clients received many of the benefits tied to reimbursement requests from Williams.

The Des Moines clinic is one of several in eight states that are managed by the Ida-

ho-based Center for Behavioral Health. The company is primarily funded through client fees, though certain locations receive funding through the state or federal government. With the clinic in Des Moines, the Iowa Department of Public Health issued reimbursements through federal funding Brent Massman, president of the two Iowa-based centers, said the financial mismanagement was detected during a routine audit and

was confirmed by an internal investigation.

“We confronted her, she admitted to it and she resigned,” Massman said, adding that the organization gave all of their documentation to the state. He said no one else was involved and no one at the clinic knew about it.

“Mindy had worked for us since 2006 and was a trusted employee, as any employee would be who works for you for that period of time.

For us to discover that she was stealing from the organization in this manner and falsifying documents in order to do so was extremely disappointing,” he said.

Public records did not list a phone number for Williams.

The audit examined financial transactions between Jan. 1, 2011, and May 21, 2013.

Copies of the report have been filed with local and state officials, including the Attorney General’s Office.

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Their courage, commitment and selflessness will always be remembered with gratitude.

We will never forget that freedom is not free.

It is on this day, that we remember the contributions of the men and women who fought for freedom in our armed forces. To those who are still with us, we offer our deep thanks.

For those who are gone, their spirits live on in the hearts of those for whom they fought.

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Working Dogs for Conservation return to the Neal Smith Newton Daily News Back for a fourth year, canines and their handlers from Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C), Three Forks, Mont., a nonprofit group, will be working on the Refuge for about two weeks.

Three canines and their handlers will locate specific invasive plant species, primarily sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata). They will also be locating a native prairie plant: the whorled milkweed.

The milkweed is small and hard to find, but it’s an integral part of the Monarch butterfly lifecycle. It is estimated that over the past 15 years, Monarch populations have dropped by 97 percent. The Fish

and Wildlife Service is working to identify the extent of the milkweed’s presence on the refuge to learn more about how different milkweed species support the wellknown butterfly.

On May 30 at 11 a.m., Aimee Hurt with WD4C will be giving a demonstration of the use of dogs for conservation.

The demonstration will take place at the Visitor Center of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City. The dogs use their noses to smell out a particular scent after a period of training with that particular odor. The press and interested observers are welcome to observe.

After training, they will get to work at the Refuge. The three dogs

working on the refuge this year are Wicket, Lily and Busco. Karen Viste-Sparkman, Refuge Biologist and Project Coordinator, reported that the dogs have been used with great success. Previous work at the refuge established that dogs can locate target species at distances of up to 20 meters. They are more efficient than humans, covering large areas in less time, and discovering plants so small that they would be missed by trained biologists.

Karen said that “in the past, summer interns scouted the Refuge for invasive species. The dogs accelerate the process. The dogs can condense the work of five interns over an entire summer into a two week

period. Their speed and accuracy is remarkable.”

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Jamee A. PIerson/Daily News Berg Elementary School third-graders made a trek to their new school May 15 when the entire grade walked over to Aurora Heights Elementary School, where they’ll be fourth-graders in the fall. Their stay at Aurora will last only one year before they return to Berg, as the Newton board of education recently voted to reconfigure the district and make Berg Elementary a grades 5-6 school.

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The Iowa Renaissance Festival returns to Middle Amana Park in the heart of the Amana Colonies for its 24th year of history re-enactments and family fun.

This year’s event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

May 23-25.

For 2015 the entertainment roster will be enhanced with more performers and shows than usual. At the top of the bill is the most popular act from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

The Fandazzi Fire Circus with elaborate cho-

reography and high-energy music is considered one of the most polished fire dance acts on the national festival circuit.

Tickets for the Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o’Celts can be had at the entrance gate with adult admission at $10 and kids from 6 to 13 at $6. Children’s admission and parking are free.

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Continued from Page 1A Currently, the normal special shuttle fare is $10 round trip. Intown trips are $2 each way and in-county trips are $4 each way. At the same time, the company found an increase need for employees and has since almost doubled staff in Jasper County Ramsey said HIRTA regularly reviews its fleets and makes adjustments within the region to accommodate any changes in service demands.

“Over the past three years HIRTA has reassigned several vehicles from other communities to our Jasper County fleet in order to meet increased demand,” Ram-

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Dog Continued from Page 1A groomed her, but they did find a roach egg in her coat and she had a lot of flea bites,” Siperstein said.

“She couldn’t see anything and she was snapping at us, so we cut her bangs, but it didn’t matter because she was blind anyway. She was really stressed out.”

The dog was taken to a groomer, who had to take several breaks because the dog was getting stressed out during the session.

She still has to see the veterinarian but Siperstein said her initial appearance is really good. To grow

routes added.

For more information about HIRTA and the new Des Moines service or to schedule a ride, call 1-877-686-0029 or

out hair as long as the dog had, Siperstein said it would take at least six months if not longer, especially how matted it is. Typically, the shih tzu breed is groomed about every two months.

The JCARL has experienced a recent boom in ungroomed dogs arriving at the shelter. Only a week ago, two dog were brought to the facility in a similar condition.

“Just the week before, we received two dogs that were dumped on someone’s property, who were also matted, but not quite as bad,” Siperstein said. Both are now available for adoption.

Siperstein said the shelter has been catching some heat for post-

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ing pictures of the dog as well as for its $45 surrender fee.

“Yes, we have a $45 fee, but if somebody comes in here and says ‘I have no money’ and ‘I can’t take care of this animal,’ I’m not going to turn them away,” Siperstein said.

The welfare of the animal, dog, cat or other, is most important and financial needs will be worked out in special situations. To contact JCARL about in adopting an animal or dropping an animal, call 641-792-5407 or at jcarl@iowatelecom.net.

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Thursday night’s blueprint is simple. Take one part Iowa Speedway, one part Don Short. Add a handful of Chevrolet auto parts and a pinch of designers. The result: an episode of DIY Network’s West End Salvage and beautifully made tailgate games for fans at Iowa Speedway.

The Fastest Short Track on the Planet will be featured in the May 21 episode of West End Salvage on DIY Network at 5 p.m. In the episode, West End Salvage owner Don Short and his team work with Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small to create custom tailgate games in time for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200. NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy also makes an appearance to give his stamp of approval on the fan friendly pieces.

“I am really curious to see the creative process through which our tailgating games were made,” said Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. “Tailgating is a big part of our sport, and the West End Architectural Salvage team made games that are as unique as our 7/8 mile track.

We are especially proud to have worked with an Iowa company like West End Salvage to create games that will entertain our fans for years to come.”

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Bike the Byway coming to southeast Iowa Newton Daily News The second annual Bike the Byway will be held on June 20 in southeast Iowa. The ride will begin in Bloomfield and take cyclist through Drakesville, Unionville, Blakesburg and finally Ottumwa. Information can be found on the Bike the Byway website at www.bikethebyway. com. This looks to be a leisurely and fun day for all.

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Bloomfield is working hard to make a fun and festive early morning send off for cyclists, including a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Bloomfield Rotary Club, served from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Starting at the Davis County Courthouse, in Bloomfield, riders can check in between 7 and 9 a.m. and get rolling down the route. From Bloomfield, the route will take riders west, then north, into

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Being aggressive in the batter’s box, on the base paths, on the mound and with defense

— that’s the plan for Newton High’s Cardinal baseball team in 2015. The Cardinals have a strong core of veteran players to help lead a young group of players.

Under a new head coach, the Cardinals are primed to open the season Tuesday at Marshalltown.

Their home opener is Wednesday against Boone at Eversman Field at Woodland Park.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Senior Tyler Wood goes into the 2015 season as Newton High’s ace on the mound. Wood will see playing time in the infield when not pitching. The Cardinals open the season Tuesday at Marshalltown.

Former Newton High standout Dustin Brisel is the Cardinals’ new head coach. He was an outstanding pitcher and third baseman for the CardiBrisel nals. He graduated from NHS in 2009.

Brisel is Newton’s all-time strikeout leader with 217 and is behind his father, Randy Brisel, on the pitching victories list. Randy Brisel is in the NHS Baseball Hall of Fame.

Brisel led the Cardinals in RBIs his senior season, batting .410. He was 5-5 as a pitcher with 81 strikeouts.

He earned first-team Little Hawkeye Conference honors as a junior and senior. As a senior he received all-district first-team honors and second-team all-state honors.

“The guys have really bought into my philosophy since we began with preseason workouts, spring league play and practices. They also bought into the aggressive style I want to bring to the Cardinal baseball program,” Brisel said.

“As a program, we have very high expectations going into the year. With the group of players out this year, we should be able to accomplish

our goals.”

Brisel played college baseball. He also brings a lot of coaching experience with him into his first year as a head coach at Newton. He was a varsity assistant and head junior varsity coach for the Cardinals under Jim Marter in 2011-12. Last season, he was the high school varsity assistant and freshman head coach at Woodward-Granger, plus an assistant coach at Dordt College.

Team quickness is an asset Brisel and his assistant coaches Ryan Comer, Wayne Mann and Tyler Stewart plan to turn into a weapon for the Cardinals in 2015. Quickness will help the Cardinals put pressure on opponents each night, both offensively and defensively.

Newton went 14-20 a year ago and 10-11 for fifth in Little Hawkeye Conference. The Cardinals have six seniors returning in Tyler Wood, Mike McCormick, Michael Barr, Jeff Stanton, Jordan Travis and Tristan Peters. Juniors Duncan Lee and Drew Stout and sophomore Connor Gholson and Brennen Dodd also return.

Wood garnered All-Little Hawkeye Conference first team honors as a utility player. Wood pitched and played BASEBALL | 3B

New coach guides young Cardinal softball team into 2015 summer season

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton High’s Cardinal softball team is going to be ruled by youth in 2015. With four returning starters from last year’s squad, the Cardinals fold in sophomores,

freshman and eighth-graders into the varsity squad.

“We’re a young team. All the players are adjusting to a new coaching staff,” said Kristina McNew, Newton’s new head coach. “So far, it has been a positive adjustment.”

McNew was a standout

player for Newton High as a catcher and a shortstop. She said her hitting was alright, but she was known for her defensive play.

McNew is a three-time firstteam all-conference infielder for William Penn, playing for WP 2003-05. As a third base-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News All-Little Hawkeye Conference catcher Sydney Jenkins moves from behind the plate as a junior to play at shortstop for Newton High’s Cardinals. Jenkins, a junior, leads a young Cardinal team under a new coaching staff in 2015.

man, McNew helped William Penn reach the NAIA national tournament in 2005. She earned NAIA all-region honors in 2005.

M c Ne w McNew played one year at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa before going to William Penn. Her hitting was “good” for William Penn as she is second in career home runs with 31, hitting a career-high 12 in 2004. McNew is second in career RBIs with 135, sixth in career runs scored with 112, tied for ninth in career doubles with 32, and sits fourth on the WP career hits list at 180.

McNew is joined by assistant coaches Steph Langstraat, who played at Central College in Pella, and Brianna Zerley. McNew and Zerley played college softball for William Penn in Oskaloosa.

Back for the Cardinals in 2015 are juniors Sydney Jenkins, Kari Adams, Victoria Jordan, Fran Lucas and Jaci Twaddle and sophomore Bailey Davis. Newton went 8-12 in Little Hawkeye Conference play, placing fifth. The Cardinals were 9-23 overall in 2014.

Newton hits the diamond to open the 2015 season Tuesday at home against Marshalltown.

Aggressive is a key word and concept for McNew. She said she expects her players to be aggressive in all phases of the game — defense, pitching, hitting and running the bases.

“It’s about going 110 percent in whatever you do,” McNew said.

Jenkins was named to the

2014 All-Little Hawkeye Conference first team as a utility/designated hitter. Jenkins was named to the Iowa Girls Coaching Association Class 4A All-Southeast District team for the second year in a row. Adams received all-conference honorable mention.

Jenkins, who played catcher for Newton the past two years, led the Cardinals in most offensive categories.

Jenkins earned first-team conference honors two years in a row.

Jenkins had a .979 fielding percentage with only two errors working behind the plate.

Jenkins threw out seven runners attempting to steal bases this season.

Jenkins compiled a .481 batting average and a .759 slugging percentage. She connected for 38 singles, 10 doubles and three triples, leading Newton in all three. Jenkins hit two home runs, drove in 25 runs and scored 26 runs.

She was 21-for-21 on stolen base attempts.

Adams manned third base for Newton, but missed the last couple of weeks of the season because of illness. Adams was the team’s third-leading hitter with a .246 average.

She hit 15 singles, three doubles, one triple and two home runs.

Adams, who also played a few games at shortstop, had 10 sacrifices at the plate. She drove in nine runs and scored 16 runs. Adams earned conference honorable mention for the second year in a row.

Lucas was fourth among NHS hitters for the season a year ago at .233. She drove in three runs and scored 12. She had two doubles and one triple.

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SPORTS CALENDAR 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.

Boys’ Golf Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at 1A district, Oskaloosa, 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.

Boys’ Golf PCM at 2A district, Dike, 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.

Trap Shooting Baxter at Newton, Jasper County Gun Club, 9 a.m.

Monday Softball Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Golf Girls’ Regionals Class 4A Region 2 at Newton, 10 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Class 1A Region 3 at Marengo, 10 a.m.

Soccer Pella Christian at Newton girls, Varsity 6:30 p.m., JV 8 p.m.

Chariton at PCM, 7 p.m.

Class 2A Regional PCM boys at Newton, 4:30 p.m.

Softball Marshalltown at Newton, 7 p.m.

Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Gilbert at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

Nevada at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Greene County, 6:30 p.m.

Baseball Newton at Marshalltown, 7 p.m.

Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Gilbert at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

Nevada at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

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CMB softball hopes returners take program to next level

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter softball team made great strides at the end of last season.

The Raiders won two playoff games on the road and nearly pulled the upset of stateranked Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in the regional semifinals.

That late-season finish and the fact that seven of the nine starters return in 2015 is something veteran coach Troy Houge is hoping can take his program to the next level.

The Raiders lost Abbie Haupert, their best hitter, and Taylor Ross to graduation, but the squad returns four seniors and both starting pitchers from last year’s 15-15 team.

“A lot of the returning players will be counted on to take us to the next level,” Houge said. “The girls are working hard and are ready for the games to get going. We have a number of girls who have played all spring so that’s showing in their practices.”

Practice officially started on May 11. And the regular season begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday when the Raiders host Gilbert in Collins.

Leading the way this year will be a host of returning starters, most notably senior MacKenzie Schmitz, junior Payge Jurgens and sophomores Mikayla Eslinger, Megan Ritter, Veronica Condon and Heather Jessen.

Haupert leaves behind a .374 batting average with 19 RBIs and 19 runs.

CMB hopes to fill the void with depth. Schmitz was second on the team in hitting at .317, and she had a team-high 14 steals and scored 19 runs.

Ritter hit .304 with 19 runs

Daily News file photo Collins-Maxwell/Baxter sophomore Mikayla Eslinger returns to the Raider softball team’s lineup this season after starting 30 games and hitting two home runs as a freshman in 2014. The Raiders open the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday against Gilbert in Collins.

and 14 RBIs, and Condon and Eslinger had batting averages of .289 and .265, respectively.

Condon drove in 17 runs and Eslinger hit two home runs. Jurgens returns to the middle of CMB’s lineup after smashing a team-high six home runs and recording a team-best 20 RBIs last year.

As a freshman, Jessen started 26 of CMB’s 30 games in the circle a year ago. She went an even 13-13 with an earned run average of 3.73. She struck out 60 batters in 169 innings pitched. Schmitz started the other four games, going 2-2 with an ERA of 5.91.

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Stover’s arm, Balke’s experience key for Raider baseball

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Iowa State fans nervous about losing Hoiberg HUMBOLDT (AP) — Iowa State’s Fred Hoiberg is more than just a successful coach in the eyes of Cyclones fans.

He’s the local boy made good.

Hoiberg, who just completed his fifth season at his alma mater, has been the subject of all kinds of speculation regarding his future in recent weeks as some wonder if he will be hired by an NBA team.

Hoiberg hasn’t said anything publicly in weeks as he recovers from open heart surgery.

But he has previously expressed a desire to coach in the NBA. “Anxious to hear the outcome,” said J.B. Bunda, a Moorland, Iowa, native and Iowa State alumni who was at a statewide tour stop featuring Iowa State coaches and personnel Wednesday.

“Whatever he wants to do. If that’s his lifelong dream (to coach in the NBA), we’ve had a good run with him.”

The specter of losing Hoiberg to the NBA — where he played for 10 seasons after leaving

The other returning starter is Abbey Appelgate. Avery Hlavacek and Harlie Dunn also split time on varsity last year and Houge expects sophomore Abbey Kahler to handle some of the pitching duties in 2015. She was not with the team last year.

“After that, there are a number of girls fighting for spots,” Houge said. “There could be some surprises as the year goes on and a possibility of some girls playing ahead of girls who played last year.”

Houge anticipates position changes for some of the girls.

That may cause the Raiders to

get off to a slow start, but in turn could help the team as the season goes on.

The Raiders hit .277 as a team last year and the pitchers had a team ERA of just less than four runs per game. The defense committed just 69 errors in 30 games.

Working on the fundamentals of the game is something the team has been working on during the early stages of the season.

“Right now we are working on being aggressive and making sure our fundamental skills are good,” Houge said. “We have not done anything special yet other than making practices more competitive. We are trying to put them in as many pressure situations as we can to see how they handle it.”

The Raiders finished in the middle of the Heart of Iowa Conference standings at 9-8 last year.

CMB, and the rest of the league, could be chasing Prairie City-Monroe and Greene County for the conference title again in 2015.

Greene County scored 36 runs in its three regional games before placing third in Class 3A at the state softball tournament.

PCM won the conference title with a 16-2 mark. The Mustangs finished 22-8 overall and was ousted in a 3A regional final by West Burlington Notre Dame.

After hosting the Tigers in the opener Tuesday, the Raiders travel to Nevada on Wednesday and host Oskaloosa in a doubleheader on Thursday. The first meeting between CMB and Greene County will be on May 29 in Collins.

Daily News file photo Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Seth Balke begins his fifth year as a starter for the Raider baseball season when the team opens the season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday against Gilbert in Collins. Balke went 3-3 with an earned run average of 3.14 on the mound and hit .228 with 10 RBIs at the plate last season as a junior.

The Heart of Iowa Conference featured two schools that advanced to the state baseball tournament in 2015. And one was the Class 2A state champion.

The North Polk Comets went 32-5 overall, 17-1 in HOIC play and hoisted the 2A state championship trophy last year. Roland-Story placed fourth in the league but advanced to the 2A state semifinals where it lost to HOIC rival North Polk.

Throw in the fact that Saydel went 22-9 overall and 16-2 in league play and Gilbert nearly won 20 games and the rest of the HOIC is hoping things are a bit easier in 2015.

CMB was one of six schools in the conference to finish below .500, but with a hard-throwing left-hander and a five-year starter in the infield returning this season, Raider coach Max Seeman is hopeful his program is trending in the right direction.

Leading the charge toward a winning record and an upper half finish in the HOIC is junior pitcher Brady Stover and senior infielder Seth Balke.

“Brady and Seth will have a huge impact on our success,” Seeman said. “Brady has worked hard this offseason and is getting looked at by many big schools right now.

Seth is a very calm and composed young man and getting that from a senior will hopefully keep the rest of the team calm and composed.”

The Raiders return seven of their nine starters in all, losing Zach Samson and Jacob Stratton to graduation.

The other varsity returners include juniors Spencer Gauch, Brad Ritter, Nate Bishop and Aric Broderick and sophomores Tucker Maxwell, Hunter McWhirter, Creighton Caple and Brady Kemp.

“Every single one of these guys will play a big role on our team this year,” Seeman said.

“There are a few guys that I am really hoping will step up and be big time players for us this year that weren’t in that position last year.”

Stover will be the ace pitcher on the mound and he also trailed only Samson in batting average last year. He went 4-3 with a save on the hill in 2014, fanning 95 batters and holding down an earned run average of 2.21. He held opposing hitters to a .156 batting average.

Offensively, Stover hit .329 and scored a team-high 20 runs. He’ll play center field when he is not pitching.

Caple was third on the team with an average of .300.

McWhirter hit .275, and Balke batted .228 with 10 RBIs. As a pitcher, Balke went 3-3 in five starts and had an ERA of 3.16. He had 38 strikeouts and just seven walks.

Four of the five pitchers who logged double-digit innings last year are back in 2015. The other two are McWhirter and Bishop.

The Raiders have put a big emphasis on effort and doing the little things right in practice during the initial preseason practices.

Seeman seeks maximum effort from his team and if the Raiders also do the little things well, the wins will be easier to come by.

“Our motto this year is All Out,” Seeman said. “That means no matter what you are doing you are doing it all out.

All I want is all you’ve got is something I have used in practice this season.

“If the little things are done properly, and with tremendous effort, we will have success and I try to remind my guys of this every single day.”

The Raiders open the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at home against Gilbert. CMB travels to Nevada on Wednesday and returns home to face Greene County on May 29.

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Softball Continued from Page 1B Jordan patrolled in the outfield for the Cardinals last season, but did not hit. Davis hit .235 with 16 hits, driving in five runs.

With no retuning pitchers, McNew has tapped eighth-graders Peyton Maher and Anna Coyle as the varsity pitchers. Freshman Kennedy Leiker is working behind the plate while Jenkins has been moved to shortstop. First-year junior Lynae Doland is also expected to play at second base.

Fran Lucas is slated to start at second base with freshman Audrey Lucas at third base and freshman Taylor Ryan at first base. Joining Jordan, Adams and Davis in the outfield are sophomore Lizzy Coyle, and freshman Karley Leiker.

“Our strengths going into the season are defensive play Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Junior Fran Lucas shows an aggressive style of play by sliding into third base. It’s what new Newton High softball head coach Kristina McNew wants from the Cardinals in all phases of the game in 2015.

Baseball Continued from Page 1B at third base, shortstop and second base during the season. He received second-team all-state honors as a utility player.

The senior right-hander went 5-4 on the mound for the Cardinals with a 1.26 earned run average, which was sixth best in the conference. He pitched 61 innings allowing 44 hits, walking 38 batters, hitting one batter and striking out 60. He also had one save.

Wood was Newton’s second-best hitter at .304. He had 34 singles, six doubles and one home run. Wood scored 18 runs and drove in 10 runs. He was 6-for-9 in stolen base attempts. He had a fielding average of .876 and had 15 errors in 34 games.

Wood leads a veteran pitching staff as Travis, Stanton and Gholson return with pitching experience. Barr, who is recovering from arm problems, will join the group as soon as he is back to full strength, Brisel said.

Brisel said Stout, Dodd and sophomores Trey Vanderlaan, Keith Steinbach and Tyler Stanton are the younger pitchers with potential.

Travis was 1-2 on the mound with a 2.56 ERA. He struck out 23 batters and issued 21 walks in 41 innings of work. He had two saves. Barr was 0-4 with a 5.11 ERA, al-

Hoiberg

Continued from Page 2B Iowa State, which hung his number in the rafters — has loomed over the program from the moment Hoiberg reached the first of four straight NCAA Tournament appearances in 2011.

Hoiberg’s player-friendly persona and pro-minded offense have helped the Cyclones surge into national relevance.

But Hoiberg’s love of Ames, his hometown where he is the so-called Mayor, has also endeared him to Cyclones fans.

Iowa State averaged more than 14,000 fans per home game last season, just shy of capacity at Hilton Coliseum.

Thousands of Cyclones fans also made the short drive to Kansas City to watch their team win each of the last two Big 12 Tournaments.

“We’ve all got our fingers crossed that his decision is to (have) his kids growing up next to their grandparents in Ames, a smaller town. I mean, that would be my recommen-

lowing 32 hits and 15 walks and striking out 12 in 24 2/3 innings of work.

Barr was one of the top hitters on the team a year ago at .264. He had six doubles, drove in eight runs and scored 11. Travis hit .248 with five doubles and one home run.

Travis had 12 RBIs. Jeff Stanton was 6-for-8 in stolen base attempts while hitting at a .234 clip. He had 22 hits with six RBIs and scored seven runs. McCormick hit .220 and drove in 11 runs. He scored 14 runs and was 3-for-6 on stolen base attempts.

Going into Tuesday’s season opener, Brisel said Wood will get the pitching start.

Travis is set to start behind the plate as catcher and Barr is at first base. Stout is slated to be the starting second baseman, Gholson at shortstop and Dodd at third base.

In the outfield, Peters in left field, Jeff Stanton in center field and Vanderlaan in right field.

“Our versatility is a strength for this season. Our players can pitching and play in the field, whether infield or outfield, and we have shown good batting skills,” Brisel said. “We have several players still involved in playing soccer for Newton. Once they can be with us full-time, they’ll make an impact.”

There are six players expected to provide depth on the varsity roster who are playing on the NHS soccer dation. I hope he stays, just for the simple fact that I’m selfish,” said Bruce Reimers, a former Iowa State football star who played 10 years in the NFL. There’s also concern that the 2015-16 team won’t reach its potential without Hoiberg in charge.

Iowa State will return six of its top eight players from last year’s 25-win team, and the additions of transfers Hallice Cooke and Deonte Burton could push the Cyclones into the top five starting next season.

“With our guys, we’re approaching it as business as usual. A single-minded focus.

Trying to get tunnel vision on everything we need to do,” said assistant coach T.J. Otzelberger, who filled in for Hoiberg on the tour.

“It’d be naive to assume that they’re not getting asked questions. At the same time it’s about those guys. There’s a great team in place. There’s a lot of great players in place that have been here and accomplished a lot and are poised to have a great season.”

and speed. We’re a young team, but these girls are smart.

Most have played softball outside of school softball,” McNew said.

“When I was going through Newton, we didn’t have the traveling teams and other opportunities the girls have now.”

Newton players competed in spring league softball tournaments. McNew couldn’t coach the girls, but she did go and watch them play. She said she was encouraged with what she saw this spring.

McNew said she learned a lot about coaching while in college, especially how to handle hitting situations from both points of view — offensively and defensively.

“We’re going to have an alumni game and a NHS softball tournament for the first time. We want to encourage fans and alumni to come and get to know our current players,” McNew said.

Alumni Under the Lights is the alumni game on June 12.

On June 13 is the Cardinal Invitational softball tournament.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Mike McCormick, a senior, is part of a veteran core retuning for Newton High’s Cardinal baseball team in 2015.

team. That group includes McCormick and Lee. Lee, Steinbach and junior Derek Damman are working at catcher. Juniors Grant Nook and Andrew Weiland are in the rotation for the outfield positions.

“Routine is the word we’re using this season. We want to make all the routine plays.

If we do that, we take the pressure off our pitchers and we’ll win games,” Brisel said.

“We’re looking to be aggressive in our pitching, hitting, defense and base running.

Putting pressure on the other

team is important.”

Brisel said he will have his hitters ready to swing at the plate. He said most high school pitcher come with a fastball on the first pitch against a batter.

“We have to be ready to swing at first pitches because nine out of 10 times those will be the best pitches a hitter sees during an at bat,” Brisel said. “And on the other hand, our pitchers will be expected to work ahead of batters. We want that 0-1 count. It’s our plate and we want to control the tempo of an at bat.”

Brisel said the Cardinals lost the services of returning starter Bryce Tish, who had major shoulder surgery, and sophomore Josh Mayhew broke his thumb. Both setbacks came earlier this spring.

“If we keep everyone healthy, we will have a very successful year,” Brisel said.

“Along with the varsity program being strong, we have strong junior varsity and freshman teams.”

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

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 22 19 .537 — Tampa Bay 22 19 .537 — Boston 19 21 .475 2½ Baltimore 17 20 .459 3 Toronto 18 24 .429 4½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 26 14 .650 — Detroit 24 17 .585 2½ Minnesota 23 17 .575 3 Chicago 18 19 .486 6½ Cleveland 16 23 .410 9½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 27 14 .659 — Los Angeles 21 19 .525 5½ Seattle 18 21 .462 8 Texas 17 23 .425 9½ Oakland 14 28 .333 13½ Wednesday’s Games Houston 6, Oakland 1 Minnesota 4, Pittsburgh 3, 13 innings Washington 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Seattle 4, Baltimore 2 L.A. Angels 4, Toronto 3 Detroit 5, Milwaukee 2 Atlanta 2, Tampa Bay 1 Texas 2, Boston 1 Kansas City 7, Cincinnati 1 Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Thursday’s Games

Seattle (Happ 3-1) at Baltimore (Tillman 2-5), 11:35 a.m.

Houston (Feldman 3-4) at Detroit (Price 3-1), 12:08 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 3-3) at Toronto (Dickey 1-5), 6:07 p.m.

Oakland (Chavez 1-3) at Tampa Bay (Colome 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Texas (W.Rodriguez 1-2) at Boston (Buchholz 2-4), 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 4-1) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 2-3), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Seattle at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

Oakland at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 24 17 .585 — New York 23 18 .561 1 Atlanta 19 20 .487 4 Philadelphia 18 24 .429 6½ Miami 16 25 .390 8 Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 27 13 .675 — Chicago 22 17 .564 4½ Cincinnati 18 22 .450 9 Pittsburgh 18 22 .450 9 Milwaukee 15 26 .366 12½

West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 24 15 .615 — San Francisco 22 18 .550 2½ San Diego 20 21 .488 5 Arizona 18 21 .462 6 Colorado 14 23 .378 9 Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Pittsburgh 3, 13 innings Washington 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Detroit 5, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 6, Miami 1 St. Louis 9, N.Y. Mets 0 Atlanta 2, Tampa Bay 1 Kansas City 7, Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 4, Colorado 2 Chicago Cubs 3, San Diego 2 San Francisco 4, L.A. Dodgers 0 Thursday’s Games Arizona (Bradley 2-1) at Miami (Latos 1-4), 11:10 a.m.

St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 4-4), 12:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Williams 3-3) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 1-2), 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 2-2) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 4-2), 2:45 p.m.

Milwaukee (Garza 2-5) at Atlanta (Teheran 3-1), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-1) at San Diego (Despaigne 2-2), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

San Francisco at Colorado, 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

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NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING Public Hearing. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the proposed Drawings, Specifications, form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost of Work for the construction of the Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project at 6:00 p.m., local time, on June 1, 2015, in the City Council Chambers in the City Hall, City of Newton, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa. Any interested party may appear to be heard.

At the hearing, the City will receive and consider any objections made by any interested person, to the Drawings and Specifications, proposed form of Contract and the Estimate of Cost for the Work.

General Nature of Public Improvement.

This project includes all materials, equipment, and labor needed for installation of a new bar screen in the existing headworks building and a new forced air ventilation system for the existing packed tower treatment unit at the City's Water Pollution Control Plant, which is further described below, including all associated appurtenances together with related subsidiary and incidental Work.

1. Site work and paving.

2. Site piping.

3. Equipment removal and demolition.

4. Mechanical bar screen and screenings wash press equipment.

5. Odor control equipment.

6. Process instrumentation.

7. Electric power distribution.

8. Heating and ventilation.

9. Installation of equipment items.

The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any and/or all technicalities and/or all irregularities.

Published by order of the City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa.

Katrina Davis, City Clerk May 21

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Public Notices Classifieds

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERT E. JAIMES, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036681 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Albert E. Jaimes, Deceased, who died on or about January 21, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of May, 2015, the last will and testament of Albert E. Jaimes, deceased, bearing date of the 20th day of May, 2005, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ruth Jaimes was appointed B. executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 13th day of May, 2015.

Ruth B. Jaimes 1113 E. 15th St. S. Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 28th day of May, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 May 21 & 28

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING SPECIAL SESSION GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAXTER, IOWA DATE OF MEETING: MAY 27 2015 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: BAXTER CITY HALL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows: Call to Order Approval of Agenda Public Hearing; Proposed 2014/15 Budget Amendment Adjournment This notice is hereby given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21.4, Code of Iowa, and local rules of said the governmental body.

Peg Kimberley, City Clerk May 21

Weed: Noxious Weeds to be Destroyed The Jasper County Board of Supervisors, in their official meeting March 1, 2011, adopted the following resolution: 1. Each owner and person in possession or control of any lands in Jasper County shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds in such a way as to prevent them from reseeding or otherwise coming to maturity.

Special precautions should be taken where said weeds would interfere with safe use of public roadways.

2. Date for control of noxious weeds for all species is June 1 3. Failure to comply with the provisions of this policy will result in the Weed Commissioner causing control measurers to be implemented, and the cost of these measurers, including the cost of serving notice, to be assessed against the landowner (s). In the case of noxious weeds on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands, fines will be assessed by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Newton.

In all cases, the weeds will still have to be destroyed.

4. The Jasper County Auditor is directed to publish this notice in each of the official newspapers in the county.

May 21 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY COUNCIL OF LAMBS GROVE, IOWA Notice is hereby given that there is now on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk of Lambs Grove, Iowa, the proposed “CITY OF LAMBS GROVE, IOWA ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE.” The City Council will meet at 7 o'clock p.m. on the 4th day of June, 2015, at Thomas Jefferson School at which time any citizen of Lambs Grove, Iowa, or any other person having an interest in the proposed “CITY OF LAMBS GROVE, IOWA ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE,” may appear and be heard for or against the adoption of the proposed Ordinance or any part thereof.

Christina Machin CITY CLERK CITY OF LAMBS GROVE, IOWA May 21

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Wayne and Catherine Tinnermeier Trust U/T/A dated March 31,2000 To all persons regarding Wayne Tinnermeier, deceased, who died on or about 29th day of March, 2014. You are hereby notified that Catherine J. Tinnermeier, Debra J. Chance and Scott H. Tinnermeier is the trustee of the Wayne and Catherine Tinnermeier Trust U/T/A dated March 31, 2000, dated the 31st day of March, 2000. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 5-11-15 Wayne and Catherine Tinnermeier Trust U/T/A dated March 31, 2000 Catherine J. Tinnermeier, Debra J. Chance and Scott H. Tinnermeier c/o 1110 E. 14th St. S. Newton, IA 50208 Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN#: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney for Trustee 123 W 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 28th day of May, 2015.

May 21 & 28

NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING Public Hearing. Notice is hereby NOTICE AND CALL OF given that the City Council of the PUBLIC MEETING City of Newton, Iowa, will hold a SPECIAL SESSION public hearing on the proposed GOVERNMENTAL BODY: Drawings, Specifications, form of THE CITY COUNCIL OF Contract, and Estimate of Cost of BAXTER, IOWA Work for the construction of the DATE OF MEETING: Water Pollution Control Plant MAY 27 2015 Modifications Project at 6:00 TIME OF MEETING: p.m., local time, on June 1, 2015, 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers in PLACE OF MEETING: the City Hall, City of Newton, 101 BAXTER CITY HALL W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa. Any interested party may PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned At the appear to be heard. governmental body will meet at hearing, the City will receive and the date, time, and place above consider any objections made by set out. The tentative agenda for any interested person, to the said meeting is as follows: Drawings and Specifications, Call to Order proposed form of Contract and Approval of Agenda the Estimate of Cost for the Public Hearing; Proposed Work.

2014/15 Budget Amendment General Nature of Public Adjournment Improvement.

This project includes all materials, equipment, This notice is hereby given at the and labor needed for installation direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21.4, Code of Iowa, and of a new bar screen in the the local rules of said NOTICEbuilding OF PUBLIC HEARING existing headworks and governmental body. a new AMENDMENT forced airOFventilation CURRENT CITY BUDGET Peg Kimberley, City Clerk system for the existing packed Form 653.C1 May 21 tower treatment unit at the City's The City Council of inControl County, Iowa Lambs Grove JASPER Plant, Water Pollution will meet atwhich is further described Thomas Jefferson School below, including associated at 7:00 p.m. all on 6/4/15 appurtenances together with (Date) related(hour) subsidiary and incidental ,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 Work.

1. Site work and paving. (year) Site piping. by changing estimates of revenue and 2. expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons 3. Equipment removal and given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type demolition. and by activity.

4. Mechanical bar screen and screenings wash press equipment.

Total Budget Total Budget 5. Odor control equipment. as certified Current after Current 6. Process instrumentation. or last amended Amendment Amendment 7. Electric power distribution.

Revenues & Other Financing Sources 8. Heating and ventilation.

9. Installation of equipment items.

Taxes Levied on Property 1 67,561 0 67,561 The City reserves the right to Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 reject any and/or all bids and to Net Current Property Taxes 3 technicalities 67,561 0 67,561 waive any and/or all Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0 and/or all irregularities.

Published by order TIF Revenues 5 of the City0 0 0 Council of the City of Newton, Other City Taxes 6 14,015 0 14,015 Iowa.

Licenses & Permits 0 0 0 Katrina Davis, City 7Clerk Use of Money and Property 8 0 500 May 500 21 Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

9 10 11 12 13 14

15,000 31,350 0 0 3,006 131,432

0 0 0 0 0 0

15,000 31,350 0 0 3,006 131,432

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

25,876 35,200 0 3,600 300 19,980 16,140 0 101,096 56,000 157,096 3,006 160,102

0 53,000 0 0 0 0 0 4,514 57,514 0 57,514 0 57,514

25,876 88,200 0 3,600 300 19,980 16,140 4,514 158,610 56,000 214,610 3,006 217,616

28

-28,670

-57,514

-86,184

29 30

303,762 275,092

0 -57,514

303,762 217,578

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Increase to public works for culvert repair. Increase to capital projects for additional sewer project work.

There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

Christina Machin City Clerk/Finance Officer

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Southeast

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

GARAGE SALE Wednesday, May 20: 4-8 Thursday, May 21: 9-4 Friday, May 22: 9-4 Jewelry, misc. collectibles, antiques, clothes. Something for everyone!

1221 S. 4th Ave. E.

Northeast

ANNUAL MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Fri. May 22nd 9am-6pm Sat. May 23rd 9am-11am (½ priced items on Sat.) Lots of name brand kids, teens, and adults clothing.

Shoes, winter coats, sports equipment, kitchenware, Pier 1 bar stools, ceramic tile, toys, movies, books, DVDs, collapsible picnic table, home décor, kids picnic table, baby bedding, boys bedding, Pottery Barn kids shower curtain, computer printer, and much more!

2420 N 7th Ave E. BIG GARAGE SALE

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)

Northwest

GARAGE SALE Thurs, May 21: Noon-7pm Fri, May 22: 9am-4pm Sat, May 23: 9am-3pm Pre moving sale, everything priced to sell and must go! Craftsman drill press & bench grinder, couple mini fridges, microwave, electric heaters, lots of household misc, Swing set, Little Tikes playhouse and tugboat sandbox, toys, kids bikes, lots of name brand girls clothes size 5 and up, Men's and Women's clothes and so much more! Hwy 14 to N 4th Ave W- go west one and a half miles (1st street after Deer Run) to N 19th Ave W go west to 7th house on right.

3506 N 19th Ave W

Southwest

SCOTT'S GARAGE Sale Friday, May 22: 8:30 – 5:30

Saturday, May 23: 8:30 – 12:30 Primitive McCoy and other pottery, Corelle, Corning and Pyrex dishes, S&P, kitchen items, quilting fabric, duck feathers, handkerchiefs, yarn, thread, craft items, embroidery floss, linens, buttons – jars and cards, size 14 jeans, aprons, wooden spools, seashells, cookbooks, children's books, Christian books, vintage school books and mystery books. Pictures, kitchen cart, 6' wooden step ladder, pet carrier, 8' Monroe tables, vacuum cleaner, old golf clubs, clay pots, planters, Little Tikes chairs, toys, board games, reload shell casings, metal lap trays, small furniture, sleeping bag, water heater blanket, Kapok life preserver, storage tub, plant stand, knick knacks, tools – battery charger ¼ horse power motor, vice tools and free items.

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General Repairs

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

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

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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.

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.

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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!

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

This includes light

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

Spring Special!

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

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.

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

RENTALS

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

641-792-4000.

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

792-4388

Walnut Creek Apartments

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

2 BR • $500-$515/mo

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

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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 FOR SALE

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

Is your job more work than it’s worth?

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 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.

Find a new one in the classifieds!

Check the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser or online at www.newtondailynews.com.

FOR SALE

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.

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

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

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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 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.

POKER CHIP set (approx.

300 chips) $15. Used tire P225/60/R16 (Dayton Quadra Le) $30. Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $40 for set.

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

EMPLOYMENT

Heritage Manor, a skilled nursing facility located in Newton, Iowa, is looking to hire an Activities Director to coordinate social & life style activities for our residents residing in our community. Prior experience or involvement in long term healthcare would be helpful and if certified to provide structured activities in a long term healthcare environment would be preferred, but, not required at time of hire. This is considered a FT position and part of the ‘InHouse” management team. If interested, please forward an application available at the facility or send a resume to: Heritage Manor Attn: Mike 1743 South 8th Ave East Newton, Iowa 50208 Email: heritage@ahahealthcare.com Heritage Manor adheres to EOE guidelines

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

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.

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

EMPLOYMENT

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Full-time, 10-months) Grinnell College is currently seeking an energetic, motivated, and wellorganized individual to work with student-athletes in our Bear Recreation and Athletic Center.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work with the Head Athletic Trainer in providing first aid, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. They will assist with coverage at game-day events and travel to assigned road games, as well as coverage of athletic training room, practices and intercollegiate athletic events.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s degree is preferred with a concentration in physical education or related field and one year or more experience is required. NATA certification and Iowa Licensure required. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide email addresses for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Additional information can be found at the college’s web site www.grinnell.edu.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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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AUTOMOTIVE

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

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

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.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport. 183,000 miles.

No A/C. $2000. 641-7923683 2008 HARLEY Davidson Electric glide, well maintained. $11,000.

641-521-6021 1993, 28' Holiday Rambler, travel trailer bumper hitch, has new tires, asking $5,000. 515-669-4966.

1987 LINCOLN Town car, no rust, 4 door, miles 115 thousand, been in a shed, asking $5000. 515-4780452.

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

ONE STORY condo with over 1700 sq. ft. in SW Newton. 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, den, living room, formal dining area and large kitchen. Full basement with 2-car garage.

641-275-9130.

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

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.

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.

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

Homemaker Position ( 2 /3 Dietary/ 1/3 Activities) Full Time and some weekends

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. *Drug Free Workplace

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

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

Astrograph

Summer is not officially here, but it’s here in spirit as the sun crosses into Gemini. This is the solar station of making new connections, having new experiences and talking yourself into being the person you want to be. It never happens alone. Branch out, hold your friends close, and make the acquaintance of the people who interest you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 21). The others will be trying to catch up to you this year.

You’ll be prolific. Whatever it is you love to produce -smiles, phone calls, cookies, kind words, doodles, deals, your special product -- you’ll

turn out record amounts. July shows you carefully plotting, and August shows you going full force. Sagittarius and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 24, 31, 1 and 17.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Failure is the truck stop of all experience. It’s where you fuel up, eat and more. You’ll never get to success without passing failure first. Knowing this makes you less judgmental of all, including yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Sometimes you wonder whether anyone will buy what you’re selling. Don’t be so unsure.

Also, focusing too externally can be a detriment. Today, the gifts from you to you will have the most value.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

However badly they need to, not everyone can articulate what they are going through.

That’s where you come in -- to speak for the ones who can’t say what’s going on with them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Your self-esteem isn’t just about you. What you think of yourself will affect all the people around you who know you and/or love you, especially those related to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Is there such a thing as secret communication? If you’re

sending it on paper, over the Internet or in any public forum, the answer is no. There are no secrets. Eventually, it will all come out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Striving for beauty is useless because the uncontrollable aspects of beauty are almost always what make it happen. But you can always try to make it better. That’s how you’ll spend your time today and be most effective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

When you love someone, the idea reads. You worry about whether or not it’s being projected accurately, though pretty much everyone around you can tell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The day’s mission seems daunting, and that’s why you need to be a believer. Eventually you’ll find your way. This is how you’ll get there: Think of the end and then back up, step by step.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your weird uncle or wild aunt will have some bearing on the day’s events, if not directly, then by the association of your lineage. Just remember, you’re connected to more people than those in your bloodline.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No one is born knowing what they are interested in. A person has to be exposed to potential interests to find them.

You’ll do this for another, and

later it will come back to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

When you feel your feelings, you then can relay them accurately. That’s one more reason it’s not good to deny or stuff your feelings into distractions such as food.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

What’s your take on time these days? Are you in the moment, up to the moment, moment to moment? Tonight will change it all as you revel in the past.

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