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Silverado Jewelry wins Newton Main Street’s Open 4 Business contest Newton Daily News Newton Main Street recently named the winner of its inaugural Open 4 Business contest. Stephanie Moran of Silverado Jewelry won for her business expansion plan, which earned her a prize of $500 from Newton Main Street.

Moran also qualifies for the regional Open 4 Business contest, which will be held in five Main Street districts across the state from June 2225.

“I am excited to be moving forward on expanding my business and offering more than our handmade jewelry,”

Moran said. “Community support has been the driving force behind the expansion. Thank you for the opportunity to grow and help make my dream a reality.”

The contest offers local entrepreneurs, starting a new business or expanding an existing business, a chance to grow a business idea in the Newton Main Street District.

The contest consists of a local, regional and state competition. Newton Main Street held a local contest to select its representative at the regional competition.

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File photo Newton High School Class of 2014 president Sydney Bergman makes a point during her graduation speech last year. NHS’s Class of 2015 is scheduled to hold its commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Maytag Bowl.

Newton Cardinals to get their wings Sunday

Graduation set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Maytag Bowl

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

File Photo Newton Main Street named Stephanie Moran of Silverado Jewelry the winner of its inaugural Open 4 Business contest. Moran won a prize of $500 and advances to the regional competition against businesses from other Main Street communities.

After this weekend, the club made up of Newton High School graduates will have added 177 new members.

Newton High School’s 140th annual graduation ceremony is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Maytag Bowl. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the same NHS gym, where the ceremony ended up being held last

year.

The gym is where many attendees will first meet Sunday.

The school district will operate a free shuttle service between the high school and the Maytag Bowl, beginning at 1:45 p.m. and continuing until the 3 p.m. ceremony start time.

This year’s commencement speaker will be Rachel Prendergast. The daughter of Jim and Jennifer Prendergast is graduating with a host of honors and scholar-

ships, and she plans to compete on the swim team at Loras College in Dubuque next year.

Also speaking at Sunday’s graduation will be senior class president Jesse Cochran, the son of Tammy and Lee Cochran. He and Prendergast are among the class’s seven valedictorians; the others are Abigail Jolivette, Hannah Scotton, Christopher Thorpe, Andrea Van Wyk and Jarom Williams.

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Block party celebrates Hometown Rewards

File Photo Members of the 2014 Youth Police Academy pose for a photo during a session last June. The program returns this year, beginning June 8.

Newton Youth Police Academy begins June 8

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Has your child even wanted to know what it is like to be a police officer? If they are entering sixth through eighth grade in the fall of 2015 they can learn all of the tricks of the trade at the Newton Police Departments Summer Youth Police Academy.

The 19th edition of the academy begins June 8 with registration starting now. The acad-

emy is free to attend and there is no limit on the number of participants.

The goal of the Summer Youth Police Academy is to promote youth interest in law enforcement as a career. It is hoped that the course will provide a fun, interactive introduction to the law enforcement and criminal justice fields.

“We talk about what it takes to become a police officer, we’ll put them through some of

the physical tests in the way we are required to do to become a police officer and we will allow them to wear our SWAT clothing or SWAT team gear and have them try to do some exercises in that stuff,” Officer Brian Foster said.

The academy is divided into four two hour session from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 8, 9, 11 and 12. At the first ACADEMY | 3A

Photos by Jason W. Brooks/ Daily News Alliant Energy, Black Hills Energy and the City of Newton held a block party at the Des Moines Area Community College green space along North Second. Avenue West on Thursday as part of its Hometown Rewards program. In addition to giveaways and booths with information about conserving energy, there was a food cart, games and activities for children, drawings, music from the band Slipstream and a showing of the first “Back to the Future” movie.

Above: Siblings Claire and Benjamin Breuer The band Slipstream sings “Summer of ‘69” at Thursday duke it out in a jousting ring set up at the event. night’s event.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | May 22, 2015 The Newton Daily News recently visited Basics & Beyond and asked students:

Teen Talk This summer, what are you looking forward to most?

“Going into the Iowa National Guard on Sept. 1.”

Justin Ruiz-Pittman

“Signing up for college classes at DMACC and my 18th birthday.”

Brittany Thompson

“Getting a summer job, seeing family, my birthday, the state fair and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City.”

Corwin Schramm

“Mostly fishing and going to Adventureland.”

Amber Lamphiear

School Calendar What’s Cooking for the week of May 26 - May 28 Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: No school — Memorial Day. Tuesday: Cereal, toast, applesauce, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Muffin squares, yogurt, pears, 100% juice and milk. Thursday: Long John, fresh fruit, 100% juice and milk. Friday: Start of summer break.

Newton Schools Lunch Menu Monday: No school — Memorial Day. Tuesday: Chicken fajita wrap with cheese, lettuce and salsa, steamed corn, pears and a churro.

Wednesday: Chicken sandwich, baked smiley fries, celery with Sunbutter dip and orange slices. Thursday: Hot dog, baked chips, baked chips, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and dessert. Friday: Start of summer break.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News World Food Prize Director of Iowa Education Programs Jacob Hunter made a presentation about global hunger to a Newton High School club on May 12. World agricultural output will need to double by 2050 to adequately feed a global population of about 9.3 billion people.

NHS students learn about large global food shortage

What’s Happening for the week of May 18 - May 22 Newton Community School District Monday: No school — Memorial Day. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Berg Elementary field trip to Jacob Krumm; 10 a.m., girls varsity regional golf meet at Westwood Golf Course; 4:30 p.m., boys varsity soccer tournament at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 6 p.m., boys track banquet at Newton High School; 6:30 p.m., girls varsity soccer game at H.A. Lynn Stadium; 7:30 p.m., girls softball against Marshalltown at Berg Middle School. Wednesday: 8:30 a.m., Berg Elementary Field Day; 3:30 p.m., retirement reception at Newton High School; 7:30 p.m., boys varsity baseball game against Boone at Woodland Park. Thursday: 2-hour early dismissal — last day of school. 6 p.m., boys varsity soccer sub-state at Knoxville High School. Friday: Teacher work day. 7:30 p.m., girls varsity softball at Ames High School. Saturday: 6 p.m., boys varsity soccer sub-state at Norwalk High School; 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., boys varsity baseball tournament at Ankeny Northview Middle School.

Sunday: 2 to 6 p.m., Pacesetter practice at Newton High School.

World Food Prize educator speaks to high school students in ‘Empower Tanzania’

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News World agricultural output will need to double by 2050 to adequately feed a global population of about 9.3 billion people expected to be alive at that time.

That’s one of the predictions addressed by the World Food Prize organization — and one of many points Jacob Hunter mentioned when he made his May 12 presentation to a group of Newton High School students.

“This is the single challenge in human history,” Hunter said.

“How do we sustainably feed 9.3 billion people? That’s a pretty big challenge.”

NHS science teachers Bill Reed and Jodi Morgan-Peters are run a school club called “Empower Tanzania,” aimed at educating and empowering students in the realm of world hunger. The May 12 event was sort of a bare-bones banquet, serving a basic, balanced meal, to help make kids aware of hunger issues in Iowa and around the globe.

The club raises money for biogas units for Tanzanians to improve their quality of life. How-

ever, Tanzania is just one of many countries that doesn’t have firstworld advantages, and the club handles hunger issues that are huge in many parts of the world.

The World Food Prize is an international organization, headquartered in Des Moines. It was founded by native Iowan Dr. Norman Borlaug, a 1970 Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Hunter, the organization’s director of Iowa education programs, travels to schools like NHS not only with facts, but also by informing young people that they are charged with remodeling a very taxed, complicated global food chain. It’s not simply about growing enough food to feed everyone, he said; it’s about getting healthy, well-preserved natural food to the masses.

The world food chain must close gaps in yield, nutrition, waste, gender empowerment and youth empowerment, he said.

A large portion of his presentation was about the work done

by Borlaug and other scientists to help modify and create sustainable food plants. One example he gave is the “semi-dwarf ” variety of wheat.

Hunter’s presentation included one of Boralaug’s quotes: “We will teach you to be rebels; not with guns and daggers, but with science and technology.” Reed is a grand-nephew of Borlaug, and said he grew calling him “Uncle Norm.”

NHS senior Anna Barr will spend eight weeks in Guatemala as one of 23 American high school students who have been awarded the prestigious 2015 World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Internships. She’s at least the third NHS recipient of the internship over the past 12 years.

Hunter, an Iowa State University graduate and an Iowa native, implored the students to be a part of a solution to what he described as a global food crisis.

“Dr. Borlaug inspired the next generation, and that’s why I’m here today,” Hunter said. “You have a moral obligation to help a lot of people. I’m talking to you guys to try and get you to think about these issues, and inspire you to take on this challenge.”

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

Submitted Photo Des Moines Area Community College student Colten Gearhart, center, of Newton receives congratulations and a plaque from Joel Kruger, left, and Gialan Williams, both of General Motors, for successfully completing the General Motors Automotive Service Education Program.

Gearheart graduates from DMACC ASEP ANKENY — Colten Gearhart, of Newton, has graduated from the General Motors Automotive Service Education Program at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny.

Gearhart was sponsored by Karl Chevrolet of Ankeny. DMACC has established a partnership with General Motors to provide both entry-level training and advanced technology training for GM

dealership technicians.

Altogether, 360 students have graduated from the 29 ASEP classes at DMACC. In this program, students spend half of their time at the community college learning the latest automotive technology on current production GM vehicles and half of their time applying what they’ve learned at their sponsoring GM dealership.

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One Last Culver’s Night for this years Relay for Life

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HA Lynn Stadium • June 5th • 6-11pm Entertainment by Slipstream • Haircuts & Lock of Love by E-Clips • Big Prizes for top fund raisers from Store for Homes and Okoboji Bar and Grill & More!

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Entertainment by Slipstream • Prizes for fund raising & more provided by Store For Homes and Okoboji Bar & Grill and more!

• Purchase luminaria at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in memory or honor of a loved one, $10 minimum donation • Relay For Life Night at Culver’s Tuesday, May 26

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Summer season: Peak time for grilling fires Newton Daily News As Memorial Day weekend approaches, backyard chefs everywhere are dusting off their grills, eager to spring into the long-awaited barbecue season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that grillers pay particular attention to safety in the spring and summer months when home fires involving grilling incidents occur most often.

Three out of five households own a gas grill, according to NFPA’s Home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment report, which translates to a lot of tasty meals.

But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns. While nearly half of the people who grill do so year-round, July is the peak month for grilling fires followed by May, June and August.

Silverado Continued from Page 1A Each of the 51 Main Street programs in Iowa can enter one business in the regional competition.

Each business had to submit an entry form, where the business provides details about the business plan, and make a 15-minute sales pitch

File Photo With Memorial Day Weekend and the summer season approaching, The National Fire Protection Association offers tips on a safe grilling season.

NFPA provides grilling fire safety tips to consumers While gas grills contribute to a higher number of home fires overall than their charcoal counterparts, NFPA reminds everyone that all types of grills pose a risk for fires and burn injuries. More than one-quarter (27 percent) of home structure grill fires started on a courtyard, terrace or patio, while 29 percent started on an exterior balcony or open porch, and six percent began in

the kitchen, according to the report.

“As friends and families prepare for a fun grilling season together, be sure the grill is working properly and review safety tips,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy for NFPA. “Propane gas hose leaks or breaks were the leading factors contributing to gas grill fires. It’s good practice to check for damage before using the grill for the first time each year, and to clean and check the entire grill regularly.”

to a panel of judges from the Newton Main Street Board of Directors.

“There’s a strong entrepreneurial spirit in Newton,” Don Poynter, chair of Newton Main Street’s Economic Restructuring Committee said. “The contest is a great opportunity for our local business owners to showcase their businesses and talents.

Plus, just going through the exercise helps them focus on their goals and do the planning to achieve them.”

Winners of the regional contests each receive $8,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Regional winners advance to the state competition, where the winner collects an additional $20,000.

Graduation Continued from Page 1A NHS principal Bill Peters, who will also speak, said the Class of 2015 is leaving with 2,700 college credits already earned, and will benefit from $1.86 million in scholarships that have already been awarded.

While there are only about 177 graduates from the NHS campus, the Class of 2015 is technically larger than that. About 27 students graduated from the Basics & Beyond program on Thursday in a separate ceremony, but they receive regular Newton High School diplomas, and are counted as part

Academy Continued from Page 1A session, kids will take a tour of the police department facility and hear a presentation about the requirements to enter the law enforcement field. The second session involves crime scene identification including fingerprint and evidence handling.

“We’ll introduce them to what it takes to handcuff a suspect, and we will do some role playing with the kids being the police officers and trying to put handcuffs on. We will also show them what it takes to serve a citation. We

of each year’s graduating class.

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

Attendees who have proper passes for their vehicles should display them to gain admittance to Maytag Park after 1 p.m. Those planning to use the shuttle service should park in the front high school lot and load by the flagpole.

A bus equipped for physically disabled people will be available.

Buses will begin returning people to the high school parking lots immediately following the ceremony. There will also be some street clo-

sures, beginning at noon Sunday: • West Third Street South from South Eighth Avenue to Maytag Park will be southbound only.

• West Second Street South will be one-way north between 11th Avenue and Eighth Avenue.

• South 11th Avenue, between West Third and West Fourth Streets Street, will be closed in both directions.

• If the weather causes the ceremony to be held in the high school gym, the front circle lot will be reserved for handicapped parking only.

generally give them a homework assignment to write a citation to somebody and show us how they would serve it to them,” Foster said.

Arrest and control procedures, physical training and SWAT training will be shown at the third session. At the last session, traffic stops we be reviewed, presentations will be given and participants will graduate from the academy.

“I’ve done it for the last three years and its been a really high praised exercise for the kids. It really does introduce them to what it takes to become a police officer and we have

even had some of the kids move on to take criminal justice classes in high school and beyond that,” Foster said.

Students must attend all four session, unless excused by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians are invited to attend any of the four classes to observe.

Applications must be received by June 5 to the police department at 101 W. Fourth St. S. to be considered for the class. Any questions can be directed to the department at 641-7910850.

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

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Opinion

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Write On

Two reflections from Ames

By Kate Malott Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | May 22, 2015

Like most days, or weeks, there are many things on my mind. Here are two brief reflections of a few timely topics.

Graduation Three years ago, to the day, I graduated from Iowa State University.

The ceremony took place at Stephens Auditorium in Ames where hundreds of 20-something graduates walked from their residence to the building to meet with family and peers.

After entering through the back door of Stephens, I received my medals and was instructed to fill out a postcard with my name, Kate Frances Malott; major, advertising, market research; and future plans or a quote. I’d give anything to get that postcard back. I forgot what I was moved to say in that instant but it was probably a shout out to my family.

I was told to find my place in the line, based off the numerous 10-foot tall, labeled signs and

then get in place alphabetically. I did one of those correctly.

I found some classmates near the JLMC line, got to talking, and before I knew it, we were asked to take our places. Advertising was part of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and I figured I was in the right place.

When we took our seats, however, I noticed I was in the middle of the gowned graduates and frightened to find the advertising majors were all in the front row next to anthropology, and biochemistry, but I was stuck dead center.

I walked across the stage with journalism majors that evening, and until recently, I thought of that moment in that I was in the wrong line, but I think I was in the right line all along. Life has a funny way of throwing us in the right place even when we think it’s wrong.

Fred Hoiberg In a matter of a week, the Iowa

State men’s basketball program went from a NCAA way-tooearly-to-meter No. 2 ranking to the speculation that their beloved coach might not be theirs any longer. Although most of the reports are based off hearsay, the rumors hold some validity, and Hoiberg isn’t revealing much in true Hoiberg fashion.

He’s “The Mayor” in Ames and has a history with the school unlike anyone else of his generation.

We all knew he was bound for bigger and better things at some point, but I hope he would have another year with the Cyclones.

Even as a Hawkeye fan, you have to admit he and his teams have been fun to watch and bring excitement to the state.

Hoiberg has always said it was his dream to coach for a NBA team in the future — he’s climbing the ladder perfectly — and you can’t blame a man for chasing his dream. But for many, many life-long Cyclones, it’s

their dream to see the Cyclones make it big. It’s their dream that this year could be the best year yet, and you can’t blame them for chasing their dream.

I ran into Fred once when I worked at Ames Hy-Vee, about five years ago now, and he was just as likeable of a stranger as he is on TV. I was working at Wine and Spirits on a Friday night in the fall and he came to my line with a 12-pack of Sprite and blue Gatorade. I think he was on his way home, and his wife asked him to pick up some drinks for the boys and their friends. I just remember thinking he was definitely a “cool dad.” He was engaging, friendly and relaxed, and I had no idea who he was.

My coworker Alex gave me the low down, I’d like to think of him as a Hoiberg hipster, and I’ve been a fan ever since.

Contact Kate Malott at 641-792-3121 ext.

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The Uprising

Amtrak’s spectrum gap

State View

Honoring Iowa’s heroes As Memorial Day approaches, let’s honor Iowa’s heroes. Although Memorial Day is officially a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, it is also a good time to remember those who served our nation and thank those still serving today.

During the By Dan Kelley Iowa three terms I’ve Representative served in the legislature, I’ve been proud to work with my colleagues in a bi-partisan manner to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and military families.

Several of Iowa’s veteran programs and efforts have proven successful. As an example, in 2012, we provided tuition grants to National Guard members and airmen to attend college at a state university, community college, or an Iowa private college. We should be proud of Iowa’s successes in providing support and benefits to veterans.

However, a number of veterans programs fail to accomplish their mission for one reason or another.

Improper funding and bureaucratic roadblocks are often to blame.

We cannot truly honor those who

have fallen or served if we simply accept the status-quo. This session we’ve made some progress.

As an example, last year a disabled veterans’ homestead property tax exemption was signed into law. It was for veterans rated as 100 percent disabled. This was good, but not good enough as some veterans were denied when the exemption was implemented.

This year, I worked in a bi-partisan manner to increase eligibility for the credit. Our efforts were successful. The eligibility criteria has been expanded and more disabled veterans will be served. Now eligibility criteria is determined by permanent and total disability ratings based on individual employability, compensated at the 100 percent disability rate as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Most veterans who applied last year, but were denied, will be eligible now.

In addition, the Legislature passed a consumer protection bill for veterans. Private providers of services for veterans are required to disclose that benefits are free through federally chartered veteran service organizations and by county commission of veteran affairs offices.

Again, we’ve made some progress this year. But we are far from done. We must improve funding at

the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, especially to care for those suffering from severe PTSD. We also need to boost funding for the Veterans Trust Fund. I’ll continue to work in a bi-partisan manner to honor those who’ve served our nation. We simply cannot accept the status-quo as good enough for Iowa’s heroes, and we must never go back to the days when few said thank you to our vets.

If you are a veteran in need of assistance, call me at home anytime, 641-521-9260. I’ll help you find solutions and support. I can also be reached by email at dan. kelley@legis.iowa.gov.

We’re now in our third week of overtime this session. Instead of breaking the gridlock on school funding, the house majority party voted down a fair 2.625 percent compromise on necessary inflationary adjustment to school budgets for the 2015-16 school year, and then actually lowered their offer for the 2016-2017 school year.

This unfortunate move means the gridlock will continue into June and schools will continue to lay off teachers because of the budget uncertainty.

I’ll be working at the Capitol every day during the extension to end the gridlock on school funding.

Partisan bickering is unacceptable.

We must put our kids first.

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In the public eye, the disaster on the rails last week in Philadelphia was not only tragic but also shocking. As a crowded Amtrak train approached a bend By David Sirota in the track, it was barreling along at more than 100 miles an hour — twice the mandated speed for that section. The resulting derailment killed eight people, highlighting grave deficiencies in Amtrak’s safety system.

But while Amtrak officials may have been devastated, they could not have been surprised: The accident confirmed clear vulnerabilities in the safety system, shortcomings that the rail company’s internal watchdog had been warning about for more than two years.

In a December 2012 report, Amtrak’s inspector general wrote that “formidable” and “significant challenges” were delaying deployment of a safety system known as Positive Train Control, which identifies cars that are traveling at excessive speeds and automatically slows their progress. Four years earlier, Congress had required that Amtrak and other American rail companies add the technology to their operations, but only a fraction of the rail systems were by then covered. Had the PTC technology been in place in Philadelphia, federal regulators say, the derailment might well have been prevented.

The inspector general’s 2012 report zeroed in on one missing element that was crucial to the broader deployment of the safety system: Amtrak had for years failed to acquire adequate rights to broadcast communications signals through the public airwaves. Without these

so-called spectrum rights, Amtrak’s trains could not communicate with the electronic brains of the safety system, preventing its use along key stretches of track. This lack of spectrum had become the “most serious challenge” in the railroad’s efforts to deploy the safety equipment more broadly, Amtrak’s watchdog warned.

The failure to more quickly address this challenge seems like a story that the political world can oversimplify into a standard tale of cut-and-dry blame, featuring singular villains.

But in this saga, many factors appear to have contributed to the disaster.

For one, there was a lack of adequate resources. Flush with profits, private freight companies had the cash to buy the spectrum they needed for their own PTC system. By contrast, Congress did not provide Amtrak with the same resources.

There was also a lack of political will. When public transportation officials begged Congress to pass a bill ordering the FCC to give the railroad unused spectrum for free rather than selling it to private telecommunications firms, lawmakers refused.

But some technology experts argue that Amtrak itself was also to blame for doggedly sticking to an outdated plan. They say that because communications technology has advanced so quickly, the railroad officials did not need to build a PTC system on exclusive spectrum — whose scarcity makes it difficult and expensive to obtain. Instead, they assert, new technologies would have allowed Amtrak to more quickly construct a system using shared spectrum, existing telecommunications infrastructure or even unlicensed frequencies that are used for things like in-home Wi-Fi.

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City offices closed for Memorial Day holiday

Paul E. Brown May 21, 2015 Paul Edward Brown, 65, of Newton, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his home. Funeral services are pending at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.

Birds and the Bees 5K Fun Run and Walk The Newton Arboretum is hosting the Birds and Bees 5K on June 13.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. from the Arboretum. A free Kids Fun Run will start at 9 a.m.

The 5K run/walk cost is $20 per runner. A late registration fee will be applied after June 3. The first 100 registrants will receive a special gift.

On race day, participants are encouraged to participate in the costume contest where awards will be given to the individuals who look most like a gardener, a backyard animal or a flower. The person wearing the brightest clothes will also receive a prize. Registration forms are available at the Newton Arboretum or you can register online at Active.com.

All Newton city offices will be closed Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Westwood Golf Course will be open

for regular business hours.

The Newton Sanitary Landfill will be open from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday but will be closed Sunday and Monday.

Kellogg Garden Club hosts Spring Tea

Submitted Photo Red Hat Ladies enjoy the food and speaker “Apron Lady” Marlys Amundson recently at the annual Kellogg Garden Club Spring Tea at Cornerstone Church in Newton.

Proceeds from the tea help pay for the clubs community service projects and scholarships for students in horticulture at ISU.

In Brief Jasper County Republicans The Jasper County Republicans met May 18 for its monthly central committee meeting. The group discussed the state party’s recent Lincoln Day Dinner, Aug. 8 Straw Poll, and the Feb. 1, 2016 Iowa Caucuses.

Pat Mitchell was presented with a plaque as a momentum for her years of service as secretary to

the party. Savannah Wood took over as secretary at the GOP’s March meeting.

The Jasper Republicans are planning a fall mixer and are working with more than a dozen presidential campaigns/ potential campaigns to put area residents face to face with the candidates.

“We’re doing things a little differently these days. Our focus right now

is on maintaining solidarity and growing our numbers. The next eight months are going to be very exciting times for all Iowans. Presidential politics is what makes us the most unique state in the Midwest,” said Marshall Critchfield, chairman of the local party.

The GOP meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday. The group is helping to put together a June

fundraiser for Senator Grassley in Newton, if you would like to participate, email the party at JasperGOP@gmail.com.

The next general meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 22 at Bridgehouse Coffee Shop.

You can also keep up to date by visiting its Facebook page: Jasper County Iowa GOP. For questions or to get involved, contact Marshall Critchfield at 515-508-1750.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Jeremy W. Schroeder, 31, of Newton, is charged with assault causing bodily injury, criminal trespass with injury, harassment, fifth-degree criminal mischief and interference with official acts after authorities were called to 506 N. Eighth Ave. E. at 12:16 a.m. Sunday. Officers were called about an unwanted guest and found Schroeder in the garage.

The victim said that he unlocked the garage and broke in through the door in the garage. The victim said Schroeder pushed her but that she did not want to pursue charges, only that he was not welcome at the property. Officers were called back to the residence a short time later after the victim said she kept hearing knocks

on her door and Schroeder had stayed next door. The victim decided she wanted to pursue trespassing charges and when she told Schroeder he punched out a window with a piece of glass hitting the victim in the face. The victim was treated and Schroeder was taken into custody after he was found riding a bike with injuries to his hand. He was transported to Skiff Medical Center where he refused treatment. He was transported to the jail where he did not comply with officers requests and slammed his head into a booking cell.

• Carlos Bonilla, 34, of Newton, is charged with public intoxication after authorities were called to 320 S. Third Ave. E. at 5:12 a.m. Wednesday. Officers

were called about an unwanted guest and told Bonilla to stay in his apartment. He called 911 several times after being told not to and was not following directions.

He smelled of alcohol and had red, watery and bloodshot eyes.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Shaun M. Gienger, 37, of Newton, is charged with second-degree theft after authorities were called to Sunrise Terrance at 10 p.m. May 14. Gienger was allowed to use a vehicle for a short trip but did not return. He said that he would call the victim to work out a return of the vehicle but never called. A warrant was issued for Gienger.

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• Live Music at Rock Creek State Park 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, 223 E. Fourth St. N. 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 begin 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 perform at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at Newton Foursquare Church. 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.

• Beauty for Ashes will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Celebrate Recovery women’s study will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Newton Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Newton Village, for social time, coffee and a program. Anyone interested in the program or learning more about Golden K Kiwanis is welcome to come as a guest. For more information contact Rev. Thomas Lloyd at 641792-3612.

• Need your High School Diploma? will meet at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at DMACC Newton Campus, Room 109, 600 N. Second Ave. W. DMACC can help you have your diploma by the Fourth of July. Call 641-791-1730 if you have questions. The preparation classes are free.

• Power Thoughts women’s study will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• ARTSTOCK will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. Open time for all to enjoy the spirit of the creative process. For more information, call Linda Klepinger at 641-792-1391 or 641-521-3554.

• Bible Study for women will meet at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• 12 Women of the Bible women’s study will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

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Mother’s alcoholism poses serious threat to her baby

DEAR ABBY: I just realized I’m six weeks pregnant. I have always wanted to start a family and raise children with my fiance, but I have a big problem. I am an alcoholic and have been struggling with this issue for a few years. I don’t know the effect this could have on my baby, but I know it isn’t good.

My fiance also drinks a lot, and our home situation isn’t the greatest for a child because of it.

What can I do that would be helpful in my circumstances? I don’t want to put my baby’s life at risk. I tried AA in the past, but was unsuccessful. I’m afraid I’m destroying my family before it is started. — TRAINWRECK IN VIRGINIA DEAR TRAINWRECK: You are right to be concerned. If you plan to have this baby, it’s important that you find a gynecologist and quit drinking IMMEDIATELY! If you can’t find the strength to do it for yourself, then do it for the sake of your little one.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol can cause problems for the developing baby throughout pregnancy, including before a woman knows she is pregnant. Drinking alcohol in the first three months of pregnancy can cause the baby to have abnormal facial features. Growth and central nervous system problems (e.g., low birth weight, behavioral problems) can occur from drinking alcohol anytime during pregnancy. The baby’s brain is developing throughout pregnancy and can be affected by exposure to alcohol at any time.

“If a woman is drinking alcohol during pregnancy, it is never too late to stop. The sooner a woman stops drinking, the better it will be for both her baby and herself.”

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my girlfriend, “Kendra,” for four years.

We’re ready to take our relationship

to the next level, but I’m starting to have second thoughts because of her mother. To put it simply, she’s not a nice woman, and she doesn’t have any friends. Her husband died a few years ago, which makes her very much alone.

Her only social life is Kendra.

Abby, she thinks of me as a threat to their relationship, and she’s trying everything in her power to break us up. She says negative things about me to Kendra and she’s rude to me at all times. She says she will not give us her blessing if we decide to marry.

Because we live only 10 minutes from her and have no possibility of moving farther away, is it possible to have a healthy marriage with such a “cancer” in our lives? Or would our marriage be doomed from the start?

Do I stay or do I go? — UNSURE IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR UNSURE: Unfortunately, no one can make this decision for you.

Much depends upon whether Kendra can recognize how unhealthy her relationship with her mother is and distance herself emotionally. While love can conquer almost everything, unless she can do that, and not allow herself to feel guilty for being happy, marriage to Kendra could be like competing in a marathon with one foot encased in a barrel of cement. I’m not saying don’t do it, but pointing out that if you do, it will be a challenge.

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Iowa probes allegation of prostitute bribe for pipeline DES MOINES — The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is checking allegations that an agent working for a pipeline company offered to hire a prostitute for a landowner if he would allow access to his land. The 61-year-old Lee County landowner, Hughie Tweedy, has said he has recorded proof that the agent made the offer. The proposed underground pipeline would carry 450,000 barrels daily from production sites in North Dakota to a hub in Illinois.

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SIOUX CITY — A farm equipment manufacturer in Sioux City is shutting down its two plants, eliminating more than 50 jobs in the area.

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Man gets life in prison for killing bicyclist BURLINGTON — A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a Burlington bicyclist last summer. Joshua Royer, of Burlington, was given the mandatory sentence earlier this week. Last month a Des Moines County jury convicted Royer of first-degree murder for killing 50-year-old Eddie Martin. Royer also was ordered to pay Martin’s family $150,000 in restitution and the Iowa victim’s compensation fund nearly $35,000.

COUNCIL BLUFFS — A kennel club in western Iowa has donated pet oxygen mask kits to help cats and dogs in fire emergencies. The Council Bluffs Kennel Club’s seven kits will go to the local fire department. The masks can be used on pets of various sizes. The donation will allow each station and most fire trucks under the department’s jurisdiction to have masks. Curtis McKeon with the Council Bluffs Fire Marshal’s Office estimates about 80 percent of the roughly 1,000 fire calls received last year involved pets.

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BETTENDORF — A Bettendorf High School student has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a fellow senior. Iowa media outlets report an 18-year-old was arrested Wednesday and faces one felony count of willful injury in connection with the incident.

He turned himself in to the Scott County Jail and posted $10,000 bond. According to court documents, the suspect is accused of stabbing Jacob Woodard multiple times in April.

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Iowa State Fair File Photo The Iowa State Fair and county fairs will not have poultry shows this year, Iowa agriculture officials said Thursday, as the state continued to struggle with a bird flu outbreak.

Iowa cancels bird shows at Iowa State Fair, county fairs The Associated Press DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair and county fairs will not have poultry shows this year, Iowa agriculture officials said Thursday, as the state continued to struggle with a bird flu outbreak that has claimed more than 25 million chickens and turkeys.

The state order begins immediately and is effective through the end of the year. It also prohibits live birds sales at livestock auc-

tion markets, swap meets and exotic sales.

“The scale of this outbreak has been unprecedented, so we think it is important we take every possible step to limit the chance that this disease will spread any further,” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said in a statement.

Other states that recently took similar steps in banning poultry shows include Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and

West Virginia.

The H5N2 virus has been found on 63 farms in 15 counties, mostly in northwest Iowa. Iowa leads the nation in egg production and is ninth in turkey production.

Iowa State University Extension officials who coordinate the 4-H program’s livestock shows said some poultry exhibitors will be disappointed, but the outbreak offers an educational opportunity for the youth program.

DES MOINES — A bill that would legalize more fireworks sales in Iowa has won approval in the Republican-controlled state House, but its future is less clear in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

The measure passed on a 53-43 vote late Wednesday. Under the proposal, retailers could sell firecrackers, roman candles and other fireworks. Currently, the state allows sales of

sparklers and snakes.

Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, did not say whether the Senate would vote on the bill, noting Democrats had not discussed the issue.

“My personal view, in the area of the state I live in, there are lots of fireworks, it’s already there. I would say I probably lean toward supporting it, but I don’t know that in any way that’s a consensus of our caucus,” Gronstal

said.

Local governments would have some power to limit or restrict firework use. Supporters have argued that the legislation would better regulate activity that is happening anyway, since residents buy fireworks in neighboring states.

“Iowans are reasonable responsible people. Why don’t we trust them,” said Rep. Matt Windschitl, R-Missouri Valley, during the debate.

Iowa public universities join efforts in collecting debts The Associated Press IOWA CITY — Three Iowa public universities are joining in efforts to collect more than $15 million in outstanding debts from students and customers that use their services.

The University of Iowa, the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University want to collect outstanding tuition, specialized loans and various other charges.

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They have issued a joint request for proposals from external agencies to help collect the funds.

For the past two years, UNI has asked external collection agencies for help in gathering an average of $2 million each year. ISU has requested help in getting $6 million each year, while UI has asked for an average of $7.5 million each year.

Although the totals sent for collection are in the millions, the amounts

are statistically small since the universities are billion-dollar operations.

Officials say no outstanding account will be sent to outside collection agencies until after the school’s internal collection service has offered multiple repayment options to a former student.

“The goal is to avoid the collection agencies and not impact (the former student’s) credit report,” said UI spokeswoman Jeneane Beck.

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Hlad, Van Zante top finishers in Richardson Run Newton Daily News More than 70 runners participated in the Annual Richardson Run May 16 in Newton. Below are the results from those who completed the 5K run.

1. Thomas Hlad, Monroe, 25, 17:42 2. Noah Sander, Newton, 16, 21:26 3. Keri Van Zante, Newton, 40, 22:29 4. Lori DeVries, Newton, 42, 22:45 5. CJ Osborn, Newton, 50, 23:06 6. Andy Hansen, Newton, 29, 23:15 7. Timothy Bergan, Colfax, 49, 23:33 8. Jason Maasdam, Knoxville, 42, 23:54 9. Anthony Bestell, Newton, 11, 24:21 10. John Lee, Newton, 49, 24:35 11. Ian Winfield, Baxter, 34, 24:42 12. Dillon Lavely, Newton, 27, 24:43 13. Aaron Fuller, Knoxville, 34, 24:51 14. KC James Huffman, Mingo, 16, 25:09 15. Mislav Kos, Chicago, 39, 25:15 16. Chris Starrett, Grinnell, 32, 25:24 17. Austin Willets, Knoxville, 25, 25:42 18. Ben L a m p e , Newton, 41, 25:42 19. Clay Swihart, Altoona, 34, 25:49 20. Lance Eysink, Knoxville, 27, 26:23 21. Chantelle Lundberg,

Kate Malott/Daily News Local residents take off at the starting line for the second annual Richardson Run 5K Saturday at the Newton Police Department.

Newton, 38, 26:38 22. Chad Plowman, Newton, 37, 26:41 23. Chris Hoff, Blaine, Minn., 30, 26:52 24. Tyler Kubik, Newton, 26, 27:06 25. Chris Wing, Newton, 41, 27:09 26. William Henninger, Newton, 52, 27:12 27. Andrew Hazer, Columbia, 65, 27:26 28. Bernard Eckert, Newton, 27, 27:29 29. Keith Pittman, Newton, 26, 27:57 30. Geri Doyle, Newton, 53, 29:40 31. Phyllis Peter, Prairie City, 51, 29:48

32. Zach Walker, Newton, 24, 29:49 33. Tim Bloom, Newton, 37, 30:11 34. John Paul Sandholm, Newton, 61, 30:50 35. Kyle Lovan, Newton, 42, 31:56 36. Andrew Kuker, Newton, 36, 32:27 37. Cole Plowman, Newton, 10, 32:37 38. Cheri Collins, Newton, 44, 32:43 39.

Brett Lundberg, Newton, 34, 32:59 40. Kelly Koenen, Newton, 39, 33:56 41. Brittany Schaffer, Newton, 23, 34:01 42. John Hammerly, Stu-

art, 30, 34:06 43. Sara Jansen, Kellogg, 37, 34:20 44. Skye Koenen, Newton, 10, 34:20 45. Amanda Bricker, Des Moines, 35, 34:47 46. Davis Eidahl, Richland, 73, 35:25 47. Lillian Zylstra, Newton, 9, 35:35 48. Jay Koenen, Newton, 44, 35:38 49. Randy Camp, Newton, 49, 35:50 50. Samantha Dishman, Pleasant Hill, 30, 36:31 51. Alyssa Bestell, Newton, 10, 36:33 52. Logan Zylstra, Newton, 12, 37:41

53. Kris Breckenridge, Newton, 45, 37:50 54. Jonathan Breckenridge, Newton, 12, 37:51 55. Eryn Lindell, Greene, 13, 37:55 56. Wes Breckenridge, Newton, 47, 38:00 57. Barb Rademaker, Greene, 49, 38:04 58.

Christa Vander Weerdt, Newton, 29, 38:08 59. Tiffany Hammerly, Stuart, 28, 39:51 60. Ann Plowman, Newton, 35, 40:03 61. Craig Weber, Waterloo, 26, 41:54 62. Jennifer Weber, Waterloo, 24, 41:54 63. Tyler Harsselaar, Newton, 27, 42:06 64. Kaila Swank, Newton, 22, 42:11 65. Carol Camp, Newton, 49, 42:46 66. Jordan Hoff, Blaine, Minn., 29, 44:01 67. Sean Richardson, Newton, 19, 44:23 68. Julie Hansen, Audubon, 53, 45:10 69. Brian Foster, Newton, 30, 50:05 70. Caitlyn Reeder, Newton, 22, 50:06 71. Clarissa Wing, Newton, 41, 50:06 72. Sara Swihart, Altoona, 34, 50:50 73. Patricia Hoff, Newton, 64, 55:32 74. Liz Klein, Des Moines, 28, 55:33 75. Bob Halverson, Adel, 64, 1:00:51 76. Joyce Halverson, Adel, 65, 1:00:53.

MAT competes in Webster City Newton Daily News The MAT Tumbling/ Trampoline Team competed recently in the USTA meet in Webster City.

The team did in Webster City, taking several first place finishes as well as several overall high-point achievements.

Many MAT athletes also learned where they could make improvements in their passes for the state meet. Trampoline and Double Mini events were held on the first day, and Tumbling events were held on the second. For more information on upcoming events or MAT’s wide variety of Summer classes go to www.mattumblers.com.

The following are the Webster City results.

Tumbling Results: Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Stephanie Slaven, fourth place; age

15-16 — Chelsea Trotter, first place; age 17 and over — Rachael Barnette, first place (also overall high point); Mackensie Schuster, fourth place.

Sub Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Maddison Kremer-Awes, first place (overall high point); Alyvia Chadderdon, sixth place.

Intermediate Girls: age 11-12 — KyahSiegart, first place (overall high point) Novice Girls: age 7 — Macy Lampe, first place; age 9 — Sara Huffman, first place; age 11 — Lyris Kapayou, first place (overall high point); Emma Bair, second place; age 12 — Gia Gast, fourth place.

Sub Novice Girls: age 8 — Emma Fresh, eighth place; Kylee Schuler, first place; Kate Jones, fifth place; age 9 — Isabella Storjohan, fourth place: age 10 — Avery Mull,

third place; age 11 — Dylann Beiner, first place; Brittany Sichra, fifth place; Aaliyah Afuya, seventh place; age 12 — Mikayla Creech, fourth place; Ashley VanSickle, seventh place; Autumn Tiernan, first place (overall high point).

Advanced Beginner Girls: age 7 — Allison Ward, second place; Finley Allen, fourth place; Janiah Jackson, seventh place; age 8 — Kennedy Feldman, first place; age 10 —Tatum Rechtfertig, first place; age 11 — Lily Roberts, ninth place; Juliana Livingston, second place.

Beginner Girls: age 5 — Alyssa Kriegel, second place; Vera Sharpe, fourth place; age 6 — Anessa Morrison, third place; age 7 — Kaylie Andrews, fourth place; Rachel Jones, seventh place; age 9 — Kaisa Stanley, fourth place; Olivia Hotchkin,

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Submitted Photo Olivia Hotchkin, 9, earned first place in her age division at the USTA meet in Webster City.

first place (overall high point) Beginner Boys: age 5 — Joseph Rechtfertig, first place; Tate Buck, second place.

Trampoline results: Advanced Girls: age 15-16 — Chelsea Trotter, first place; age 17 and over — Jessica Bookhout, second place; Mcakensie Shuster, third place; Ra-

chael Barnette, first place.

Sub advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Maddi Kruse, first place.

Intermediate Girls: age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, fourth place; age 11-12 — Kyah Siegert, second place; Mikayla Creech, fourth place; Ashley VanSickle, eighth place.

Novice Girls: age 7 — Macy Lampe, first place;

age 12 — Gia Gast, second place.

Beginner Girls: age 9 — Kaisa Stanley, sixth place; age 10 — Tatum Rechtfertig, second place; age 11 and over — Emma Bair, second place.

Double Mini Trampoline Results: Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Maddi Kruse, first place; age 15-16 — Chelsea Trotter, first place; age 17 and over — Jessica Bookhout, first place; Mackensie Schuster, second place; Rachael Barnette, third place.

Intermediate Girls: age 9-10 — Sara Huffman, first place; age 11-12 — Kyah Siegert, second place; Ashley Van Sickle, sixth place.

Novice Girls: age 7 — Macy Lampe, second place; age 12 — Gia Gast, first place; Mikayla Creech, second place.

Beginner Boys: age 5-6 — Joseph Rechtfertig, first place.

Beginner Girls: age 6 — Anessa Morrison, second place; age 9 — Kaisa Stanley, third place; age 10 — Tatum Rechtfertig, second place; age 11 and over, Emma Bair, first place.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | May 22, 2015 | 9A Local News Library closed Monday, summer reading program starts in June The Newton Public Library will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Summer Reading Program Kickoff Summer Reading Kickoff for all ages will be from 4 to 7 p.m. June 2. There will be a free hot dog picnic provided

by Hy-Vee on the library lawn for kids. Registration for the summer reading program for toddlers through sixth grade — begins at 4 pm. All children who register will receive a plastic book bag and a summer reading book log to keep track of the books you have read. How to register: You may bring a completed registration form to the picnic to save time.

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We will not accept registration forms until the picnic begins.

Adults can register at the information desk starting at 4 p.m. on June 2. Individual events will be open for reg-

istration as well. The first 20 registrants receive a special giveaway.

Hobbit Party Party with us in the library meeting room at 3 p.m. on June 3. It’s open to teens and adults; register at the information desk. Enjoy riddles, Hobbit trivia, Hobbit snacks and receive a Gollum Goody bag.

Showing “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies.”

Library Hiring Shelver The library is looking to hire a part-time library page/ shelver. The minimum age is 16 years old. Apply at the Information Desk.

eBook Downloads Bring in your Kindle, Nook, iPad or smartphone to learn how to download free eBooks and Audiobooks for free. Any Librarian can help you at the information desk. Want to try it on your own? Simply go into your app store and download the Overdrive Media Console App. Select Newton Public Library as your site and you are good to go with your library card.

Chilton’s Database We have newly acquired Chilton database for all your automotive needs. Access manuals, instructions and more for all makes and models back to 1940. Visit, our website www.

newton.lib.ia.us, log in with your library card, click on Databases and use Chilton from your home or even garage. Call the information desk at 641792-4108 with questions.

Five Song Downloads a Week Freegal Music now allows five free song downloads a week. These songs are yours to keep and all you need is a library card. Go to www.freegalmusic.com to download music today. Find today’s newest hits along with hits from the past.

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Spring photo hike at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Newton Daily News

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will host a Spring Photo Hike from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 30.

This program is free and open to the public.

Please register to ensure that Neal Smith NWR has enough personnel to provide the best experience for you.

Participants will meet at the Prairie Learning and Visitor Center

at 8:30 a.m. for a brief orientation.

A ranger will introduce spring subjects on the prairie, and then will guide photographers to a few good photography spots.

One location could be off-trail, so be prepared to fully experience the spring tallgrass prairie.

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Bring your own cam-

era equipment, comfortable shoes/boots, a water bottle and your sense of wonder. Photographers will also have the opportunity to participate in an exhibit of your work in the Refuge’s art gallery in the fall.

Pre-registration is encouraged. Please sign up in advance by contacting Megan Wandag at 515-994-3400 or megan_wandag@fws. gov.

Submitted Photo by Doreen Van Ryswyk Pictured is a Red Admiral butterfly. Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge’s Spring Photo Hike will be May 30. The event is free and open to the public.

Kellogg Historical Museum opens new exhibit Newton Daily News KELLOGG — Kellogg Historical Museum, 218 Front St., will be opening a new exhibit, “1954; After the Korean War-Photographs by Cliff Strovers” on June 10. The exhibit will be on display through July 8.

Cliff Strovers was stationed in Busan, South Korea after the Korean War cease-fire in 1953.

For 14 months, he served with the 44th Engineering Construction Group, “to begin rebuilding the city’s infrastructure so its residents could get back on their feet.” While on duty, he helped construct roads, port facilities and the city’s first hospital, off duty he moved around Busan and the nearby country side, photographing Koreans as they moved through their daily lives.

When he returned to his home town of Grin-

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nell, the pictures were placed in a tin box and stored away. Fifty-five years later he pulled them from storage, digitalized them and took the copies with him on a return trip to Korea. While in Busan, he met Kang, Suck-Hwan director of an observation tower in the city park.

Impressed with the quality and subjects of the color photographs, Kang asked Cliff ’s permission to exhibit his work. The exhibit opened in Busan July 29, 2010. Three years later another exhibit was created by the Grout Museum District in Waterloo, which opened in November 2013. It has since been offered as a traveling exhibit.

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The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday-Friday, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Saturdays and holidays. To schedule tours or alternate times, call 641-526-3430 or 641-417-0111.

Fred Chabot will be the speaker at Memorial Day Services at the Wittemberg Cemetery north of Newton on Monday. The service will begin with a Military Honor Guard salute at 9 a.m.

Chabot retired from the Iowa Air National Guard in 2000 with the rank of brigadier general.

He has served as chair of the Newton Preservation Commission and is a member of the Jasper County Historical Museum board of directors. Attendees will need to arrive at least 10 minutes before the service in order to be in place before the honor guard begins.

People should bring their own lawn chairs although a limited number will be provided for out of town visitors. In case of rain, a sign will be posted at the cemetery directing people to an indoor site.

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On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the memory of the brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country.

Our thoughts, our prayers and our eternal gratitude are with them and their families.

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Jacobsen receives Golden ‘K’ award

Whitcher receives award at CCC-Columbus Scholarships and special recognition awards were presented to students April 21 at the ninth annual Student Recognition and Awards Ceremony at Central Community

College-Columbus, Neb. Jason Whitcher, of Newton, received an Exceptional Student Award. He is studying information technology.

Martinache receives scholarship from Iowa State University AMES — Sydnie Martinache, from Prairie City, will receive the Achievement Scholarship from the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University.

Martinache is transferring to Iowa State as a junior and is going to study Elementary Education.

The Iowa State University College of Hu-

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Vos honored at Northwestern College, Orange City

Submitted Photo Newton Golden “K” president Judy Snook presented a scholarship to Collin M. Jacobsen at a recent awards assembly at Newton Community High School.

Mikayla Vos is among 64 students who received honors recently at Northwestern College, Orange City.

Vos is a junior with a major in music at Northwestern College. She is a recipient of the Dr. Rodney Jiskoot Organ Scholarship. Vos is the daughter of Meldon and Eloise Vos, of Reasnor.

Northwestern College is a Christian college of more than 1,200 students in Orange City. Rated the nation’s eighth-best baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly and a top-10 Midwestern college by U.S. News & World Report magazine, Northwestern provides an education committed to academic rigor and a Christ-centered worldview.

Local student receives Better Business Bureau of Iowa award Newton Daily News Collin Jacobsen, senior at Newton Senior High School, was named one of the 2015 Business Integrity Award recipients at the BBB 75th An-

niversary Luncheon, on April 16 at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines.

“As lowans we pride ourselves on integrity. For 75 years the BBB has been providing services that build con-

sumer trust in our communities. We consider it an honor to present this year’s Integrity Winners and Student of Integrity Winners, they lead by example and embody the ideals of the Better Business Bu-

reau.” Chris Coleman, President, CEO, said.

Jacobsen received one of five $2,500 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.

Other recipients include:

Marcus Miller, Johnston High School; Marissa Pham, Sibley-Ocheyden High School; Addie McKee, Davis County High School; and Kegen Fingalsen, Central Sphngs High School.

Fresh Findings: Central students Local resident graduates from present new research Macalester College

PELLA — Before Linda Laine came to teach at Central College, she never assigned extensive research projects to undergraduate students.

Now Laine, with dozens of Central professors, uses research assignments every year to help students prepare for professional and academic careers.

This year, after months exploring topics like sports analytics, Parkinson’s Disease, prairie grasses and consumer behavior, 182 Central students presented their results during Central’s

Undergraduate Research Symposium May 5-6.

“Not a lot of undergraduates are doing research — that is unique to Central,” said Laine, an associate professor of communication studies. “It is going to put them way ahead if they go on to graduate school after Central.”

And if students want to start careers right after graduation, Laine said the challenges of research prepare them to excel when managing long-term professional projects.

“We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free.” - Ronald Reagan On Memorial Day, we reflect upon the memory of so many brave American soldiers whose lives were cut short in the line of duty.

The debt of gratitude we owe to them can never be repaid, but their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Isaac Mathison-Bowie, the son of Tiare Mathison of Seattle, Wash. and Stephen Bowie of Waunakee, Wis., graduated from Macalester during a ceremony held on campus on May 16.

Mathison-Bowie received a liberal arts degree in Religious Studies

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Submitted Photo Berg Middle School Students of the Month for Trustworthiness — Front row, from left: Tucker Cupples, Jennah DeKoning, Sasha Rogers, Daniel Lopez-Sanders and Chase Satterfield. Back row, from left: Emily Sell, Delaney Nasalrod, Anna Coyle and Allison Ulrey. Overall Winner: Allison Ulrey. Not Pictured: Mariah Petro, Nathan Miller, Brenna Reffett and Allison Ganoe.

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Faulconer Gallery invites visitors to share comments about works in new exhibition Newton Daily News GRINNELL — Grinnell College’s Faulconer Gallery collection is filled with intriguing and curious works of art, which can be enjoyed or interpreted in many different ways.

The gallery’s new exhibition, “Open to Interpretation,” brings together 35 such works and asks visitors to provide comments and captions, selections of which will be shared

for others to enjoy and ponder.

“Open to Interpretation,” which opened this week, is curated by Tilly Woodard, curator of academic and community outreach, and Lesley Wright, director of the Faulconer Gallery. They selected 35 works from the Faulconer Gallery, Grinnell College Art Collection, including paintings, prints and sculptures dating from the 1600s through the 2000s.

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Submitted Photo Berg Middle School Student of the Month for Fairness — Front row, from left: Kyleigh Stevenson, Lauren Ferguson, Cain Evans, Heaven Ganrude, Allison Bollhoefer and Christina Oswalt. Back row, from left: Alexa Cope, Thomas Cox, Jackson, Polulson, Hailey Scott, Keely Birkenholz, Amaya Cox and Kaylee Markham. Overall Winner: Hailey Scott. Not Pictured: Joe Carolus.

vite visitors to collaborate with us, offering insights, facts, stories and conjectures about any piece that moves them,” Woodward and Wright said in a statement. “We will share some of what we gather in our wall texts, and all that we gather in binders around the gallery. We will continually update both the binders and the selections on the walls.

“Through words and pictures contributed by our visitors, we hope individuals will see a piece differently, laugh aloud, stir an emotion, or ask more questions,” they added.

“Art should never be static, with just one fixed meaning.

We hope that by inviting visitors to share and enjoy many interpretations, they will be open to the art and to making it their own.”

The gallery already has collected some visitors’ musings about a number of the works, including a Philippine grave marker in form of “Ship of the Dead,” created by an unknown artist.

“We all think about death,” wrote Tanner Alger, a student at Grinnell Middle School.

“What will happen? Where will I go? I think for some cultures this boat might me the answer. It will carry you to wherever we will go, like the boats of Ra, the Egyptian sun god. But this is the Philippine way to the afterlife.”

Students from the Grinnell College Preschool also studied the marker and then collaborated to create the following story about it.

Date set for 20th Annual Sully Freedom Fun Run Newton Daily News The 20th annual Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk will be on July 5 in connection with the town’s Fourth of July celebration.

The one mile run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K run/walk will start at approximately 8:20 a.m.

A free kid’s run around the square will be at 9-10 for ages 8 and under.

All the races will start and finish on the square in downtown Sully. Entry fees for the one mile are $10 if postmarked by June 20, $12 if postmarked by June 27 and $15 after June 27 to race day. Entry fees for the 5K are $15 if postmarked by June 20, $20 if postmarked

by June 27, and $25 after June 27 to race day T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrations postmarked by June 20.

Registration table and packet pick-up begins at 6:45 a.m. on race day with race day registration closing at 7:30 a.m. The kid’s run is free, but parents must sign a waiver at the registration table by 9 a.m.. Proceeds from this year’s race will go toward the Lynnville-Sully Cross Country Team and athletic fund.

We proudly salute the brave men and women who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

With courage and conviction these heroes have protected America’s freedom through the generations, and

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Following the races and awards ceremony, runners are invited to take part in a freewill donation pancake breakfast put on by the First Reformed Church youth group, as well as participate in all of the activities Sully has planned for the day. There will be a parade, carnival games for the kids, and many more events. Please visit www. sullyia.com for a full event schedule.

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An emotional breakthrough Twenty-seven Basics & Beyond students received Newton High School diplomas at an emotional Thursday morning ceremony in the Des Moines Area Community College’s Newton Campus auditorium.

The class and about 200 spectators heard two short, powerful speeches from graduates Serena Capistrano, who praised her mother, Josie Hutton, for all of her support, and from Brooke Bestell, who tearfully described Basics as a school that made her feel “cared for.” Both speakers praised many present and past Basics staff members and their families for their support.

Serena Capistrano speaks at Thursday’s ceremony.

Photos by Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The Basics & Beyond program’s 27 graduates rise and face the audience for the first time as high school grads. They were met with thunderous applause.

A tearful Shielow Tucker gets hugs from those who were there to support her after Thursday’s Basics & Beyond graduation ceremony.

Ronnah Stockstell holds her diploma case as she is embraced by fellow Basics & Beyond graduate Marzetta Keasling after Thursday’s ceremony.

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Kalkhoff captures second straight 4A state discus title

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Top competitors come through under pressure.

Sarah Kalkhoff proved one more time Thursday she is a top competitor in the Iowa Class 4A discus.

The Newton High senior had the top throw going into the finals of the 4A state discus event — 132 feet, 11 inches. The other seven finalist had to chase her. Clinton junior Erika Hammond was one inch behind Kalkhoff at 132-10.

Hammond reeled off a throw of 135-2 on her first attempt in the finals. Kalkhoff was up next.

“Usually under pressure, I throw well or lift well. That was what I needed to get that throw in,” Kalkhoff said after defending her 4A state championship in the discus at the 2015 Iowa High School Track and Field Championships at Drake University.

Kalkhoff answered Hammond’s challenge with a throw of 139-2.

Hammond did mark a 136-9 throw on her next trip into the ring, but that was as close as anyone came to Kalkhoff, the 2015 Iowa Class 4A discus champion.

“To end my senior season with a second state title is tremendous and to come here and represent the Newton Cardinals is great,” Kalkhoff said.

Kalkhoff said she didn’t throw a personal-best Thursday, but “this will do.” It was a season’s best throw for the senior. Kalkhoff won the

2014 title with a school-record throw of 140-11.

“I felt I had a really good throw at district considering the weather conditions. It doesn’t bother me not being the top thrower coming into competitions. It just means I have room to grow and improve,” Kalkhoff said. “I decided it was my senior season and have some fun with it.”

Kalkhoff, who will compete for Minnesota State next year, had fun with her senior season. She rolled up win after win in the discus ring.

Kalkhoff won the Newton Cardinal Invitational and Cardinal Relays titles. She is a three-time Little Hawkeye Conference champion in the discus and had back-to-back 4A district titles.

“It was really fun to have my dad (Dave Kalkhoff ) as my coach.

I miss my team from last year, but we had a good team this year, and I made some good friends. To spend my senior season with my dad and my mom (Lorraine) coming out to support me has been special,” Kalkhoff said.

Kalkhoff is back in the throwing ring Friday at the state meet — her first in the shot put event. She said she wants to medal, throwing the best she can to finish up the season.

Kalkhoff said she struggled a bit in the shot in the later part of the regular season.

“I’m excited about the shot put.

Whatever happens, happens.”

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Sarah Kalkhoff is ready to unleash winning throw in Thursday’s Class 4A state discus competition.

CMB’s Kemp takes fourth in long jump Raiders log fastest shuttle hurdle relay qualifying time

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Bryce Kemp makes a splash in the sand on this attempt in the Class 2A long jump at the 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships Thursday in Des Moines. The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior earned the fourth-place medal in the event.

DES MOINES — Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Bryce Kemp has tried his best to balance the rigors of trying to put on pounds for his Division I football career and still being able to be successful in track and field.

Kemp’s efforts in the long jump this season may have been effected by the extra pounds, but the Class Raider senior over2A came it Thursday during the first day of the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium.

Kemp eclipsed the 20-foot in all six jumps for the first time this season, qualified fifth for the finals and then pushed into fourth with a leap of 22 feet even on his final attempt. And when hearing the distance announced, he looked at his coaches, gave a fist pump and then clapped.

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C-M’s Abell punches ticket to state golf meet

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News OSKALOOSA — One of the most consistent golfers in the entire state punched his ticket to the Class 1A Boys State Golf Tournament on Thursday.

Colfax-Mingo’s Jimmy Abell has finished outside the top three just once this season and his consistency at Oskaloosa Golf Course allowed him to keep his season alive.

Abell carded a 7-over-par 79 to finish tied for second at a 1A district meet.

The top four individuals and top two teams advance to the state golf meet.

This year, the Class 1A meet will be held at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown and Abell will be one of a handful of players who will be in the mix to win a state title.

Hagin Gillis of New London won medalist honors with a 76 and Kaleb Hagge of Winfield-Mt. Union shot a 79, too. New London’s Tristan Kadel was the fourth individual qualifier as he shot an 80.

New London won the team title with ease after shooting a 331. The other team to qualify for the state tournament was Grundy Center, which shot a 341.

Colfax-Mingo had three really strong scores but finished fifth with a 372. Following Abell’s 79 was Brady DeJoode in 13th and Mason Mosher, who both shot an 85. Mosher finished 11th overall.

Jacob Buehrer had the final counting score of 123. Jake Jeter also shot a 141.

Lynnville-Sully’s Ben Trettin competed in the district meet as an individual. His season came to a close after shooting an 87.

The 1A state golf meet starts at 10 a.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion Golf Course.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Jimmy Abell advanced to the Class 1A state golf tournament Thursday after firing a 79 during district play at Oskaloosa Golf Course. He finished in a tie for second overall, while the Tigerhawks shot a 372 and ended up in fifth.

PCM softball primed to go one step further

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The Prairie City-Monroe softball team was one game away from advancing to the state softball tournament last year.

But if the Mustangs can live up to the expectations bestowed upon them by several fans in the community, they’ll go one step closer in 2014.

PCM graduated four quality seniors but returns both starting pitchers and a good chunk of its starters from last season as the Mustangs try to build off a 22-8 campaign that ended with a loss in the regional final.

“Expectations of the team, from my standpoint, is to play each pitch, at-bat, inning and game as they come or one by one,” PCM coach Whitney Plein said.

“Do these girls have the potential to do amazing things this season? Absolutely.

They are talented, driven and motivated.

The expectations people outside the program have for us are high but that doesn’t mean we have to focus on this. We welcome these high standards but as a challenge or goal to reach as we slowly work up to it each and every day.”

Plein knows she has a special group.

And she’s excited to get the season going. But games aren’t won paper. And the Mustangs won’t be given anything.

They’ll have the luxury of being able to use two starting pitchers who had great success a season ago.

Senior Rachel Freland went 13-2 in 16 starts in 2014. Her 1.18 earned run average was third in Class 3A and she struck out 77 in 107 innings. Opponents also hit just .116 against her.

And if Plein needs to give the opposition another look, she can use sophomore Kayla Jennings, who went 7-5 in 13 starts as a freshman last year. Her ERA was 2.42, she fanned 61 and opponents hit .197 against her in 78 innings.

“We lost four good softball players in our last senior class, but we are returning quite a few from our varsity team,” Plein said. “This year’s seniors have set a great example but everyone, 9-12, has brought something to the team. I don’t want to count on just one person.”

The Mustangs graduated Abi Gilson and Jennifer Uitermarkt from last year’s team. Gilson led the team in hitting with a .396 average and also had team-highs of five home runs and 38 RBIs. Uitermarkt hit .364.

But returning to the lineup this year are seniors Freland, Molly Vignovich and Makenna Van Veen as well as sophomores Jayci Vos, Katie VandeWall and Abby Waddell.

Vignovich returns from an injury that cost her all but five games last year. In those five games, Vignovich, who will play

SPORTS CALENDAR 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.

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

NHS girls fall in tennis regional

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Daily News file photo Prairie City-Monroe’s Katie VandeWall, right, celebrates a home run with Mustang softball coach Whitney Plein during a game against Collins-Maxwell/Baxter last season. PCM returns a handful of starters from last year’s 22-8 squad who lost in the regional finals.

at Dordt next year, hit .647 with five doubles.

Van Veen hit .289 and Freland batted .244 for PCM. The best returning hitter is Vos, who hit .374 with a team-high 34 runs and 21 steals as well as 16 RBIs. Jennings also hit better than .300 and scored 28 runs.

VandeWall had an average of .284 with a team-high 32 runs. She also blasted three home runs and drove in 18 runs.

Besides the returners, Plein said newcomers like Jaiden Rodgers and Chelbie Gillespie should make big impacts this season.

“Both players have developed this past offseason and look very good this preseason,” Plein said. “These two are going to help bring even more to a very talented team.”

The Mustangs won the Heart of Iowa Conference title after hitting .311 as a team last year.

The team ERA was 1.70 and the squad had just 61 errors in 30 games.

“We are trying to sharpen up all areas of our game,” Plein said.

“The practices have been productive and the girls have been responding very well to everything.”

Plein begins her second year as head coach. She guided the Mustangs to a 16-2 conference mark last year, which was one game better than Greene County.

“I am excited to get started with the new season and see what these girls can accomplish this year,” Plein said. “We are just trying to get better every day. Defensively, we want to be more consistent and better communicators. Offensively, we are looking to be aggressive and more consistent with our approach.”

The Mustangs open the season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greene County. They host South Hamilton in the home opener at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and then travel to Roland-Story on April 29.

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MARSHALLTOWN — Newton High senior McKenna Heisdorffer and sophomore Megan Pressgrove used the No. 3 seed into a run to the semifinals of Thursday’s Class 2A Region 5 doubles competition.

Heisdorffer and Pressgrove defeated Gifford and Yang of Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the quarterfinals. They rallied to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Heisdorffer and Pressgrove took on Waterloo West’s Din Kaitozavic and Tina Kaitozavic in the semifinals, losing 6-1, 6-0. The Newton pair finished out the day in the third-place match, dropped a 6-2, 7-5 decision to Waterloo West’s Mikayla Schaefer and Maya Buchanan.

Heisdorffer and Pressgrove finished fourth.

Newton did not have a doubles team or a singles player advance out of the regional action.

“Everyone played really well today, but the hardest part about days like today are just playing against the 2A competition that we aren’t used to,” said Erick Zehr, Newton head coach. “Waterloo West had some very good doubles teams, and that was Megan and McKenna’s path.”

Newton senior Marisa Modlin and junior Sierra Griffith posted a 6-1, 6-0 win over Ankeny’s Cory and Van Wyke in the opening TENNIS | 8B

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PCM’s Peter saves her best for last, finishes 11th in 3,000

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

DES MOINES — Running in her fourth state meet, Prairie City-Monroe senior Rachel Peter began her final trips around the blue oval with one of her best performances as a high school runner.

Peter began her busy weekend with the 3,000-meter run Thursday morning and the Mustang senior collected an 11th-place finish at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium.

Peter crossed the line in 11 minutes, 7.38 seconds, which was her best time in the event during the state meet.

“It felt really good at the beginning, so I just went for it. But it’s kind of hard to do that over seven laps,” Peter said. “I fell back a little and then it was a mental game from there. I had to find a way to put myself back into it.”

Peter got out fast and led the race over the course of the first few laps but had trouble maintaining her fast pace over the course of nearly two miles.

“I don’t think I went out too fast. I am not sure. I’ll have to check my splits,” Peter said. “It may have been faster than normal, but I was going for a PR anyway.”

Peter has come a long way in her four-year career. She remembers when she was an intimidated freshman who placed 23rd at the state meet.

And she has a good sense of pride that her performances over the course of the last four years got better and not worse.

“It’s so amazing. I finished 23rd my freshman year. I was intimidated back then. To move up to 11th is just awesome,” Peter said. “A lot of girls get slower as they get older, but I got faster.”

Three athletes from Collins-Maxwell/Baxter also competed in the Class 2A portion of the meet Thursday.

The next best finish came from junior Bridget Hurley in the 400.

Hurley won the opening heat but finished 15th overall with a time of 1:01.68. Natalie Halfman of Saint Ansgar won the race in 54.65 seconds.

Hurley had just 40 minutes between her 200 preliminaries and the 400 finals. And the lack of rest may have hurt her.

She failed to qualify for the finals in the 200 as she placed 23rd with a time of 27.51 seconds. She needed to run faster than 26.26 to advance to Saturday’s finals.

“I was a little tired,” said Hurley about running both events so close together. “I just wanted to run a PR and do the best I could in the 200.

I think I ran well in the 400, but I didn’t run my best time.

It’s really fun and super exciting to run here. I had a lot of nerves and excitement today.”

Two of Hurley’s teammates competed in field events Thursday. Junior Toni Spencer finished 16th in the long jump and junior Payge Jurgens was 20th in the shot put.

Spencer came into the state meet with the shortest qualifying mark but moved up several spots with a leap of 156.25. She also had a mark of 14-11.5.

Jurgens scratched her first throw before getting on the board with a 33-10.75. That ended up being Jurgens’ best distance as the two-time state qualifier finished with a 32-0.

Peter, Hurley and Spencer all returned to action Friday.

Peter will run on the Mustangs’ 4x400 relay team which also includes Rachel Stafford, Jayci Vos and Ashley Van Gorp. The preliminaries for that event begin at 1:30 p.m.

“Now that I got my nerves out of the way, I can focus on the race,” Peter said. “I want to leave it all on the track in the next two days.”

Hurley and Spencer are both on CMB’s 4x100 relay team. They’ll try to help the Raiders qualify for Saturday’s finals when they run with Mackenzie Schmitz and Maddy Poage in the preliminaries at 12:40 p.m.

PCM also ran in the distance medley relay at 9 a.m.

Friday and the 4x200 relay team ran in a timed final at 10:50 a.m.

Vos ran in a timed 400 hurdles final at 11:40 a.m.

Troy Hyde/Daily News In her fourth and final state meet, Prairie City-Monroe’s Rachel Peter finished 11th in the 3,000-meter run on Thursday at Drake Stadium during the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter junior Bridget Hurley runs in the 400-meter dash at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium on Thursday. Hurley won her heat but placed 15th overall with a time of 1:01.68.

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

2A Boys Continued from Page 1B “Getting back to where I was last year just feels good,” Kemp said. “I had a good series of jumps today. I feel good about fourth. Two jumpers were in the 23s and another one was really close and for me to get in the 22s for the first time, I feel like it was a good day.”

Defending Class 3A champion Chandler Diercks added a 2A title to his cabinet as he won the event with a 23-3.25.

Xavier Williams of West Burlington-Notre Dame was second at 23-0 and Cooper Koenig of West Branch was marked at 22-10.5 in third.

The long jump wasn’t the only thing Kemp fared well in Thursday. He anchored the CMB shuttle hurdle relay team recorded the fastest qualifying time as they crossed in 58.28.

The team of Kyle Cather, Brady Stover, Joey Nissen and Kemp came in with the top state qualifying time and will have a chance at the state title when they run in the finals at 11:40 a.m. Saturday.

The Raiders also will try to set a new school record. The foursome tied the mark of 58.21 at the state qualifier last week but will give it one last try in the finals.

“We wanted to race and do great, but we didn’t want to cut time on the exchanges and take a risk,” Nissen said.

“We wanted to get through clean and get into the finals.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Brady Stover runs the second leg of the 110-meter shuttle hurdle relay at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium on Thursday. The Raiders will take the fastest qualifying time of 58.28 seconds into Saturday’s finals.

We still want to get that school record. We really weren’t trying for it today because we wanted to just qualify. Saturday, we’ll go after that record.”

Madrid, Camanche, Dyersville Beckman and Panorama all ran faster than 59 seconds, too.

The 59.96 from Sioux Center, the defending 2A champions, was the final qualifying time.

PCM’s foursome of Ricky Reeve, Lucas Pendroy, Austin Sneller and Skyler Koder also ran in the shuttle hurdle relay preliminaries. The Mustangs were 18th overall with a time of 1 minute, 2.18 seconds.

“It was the first time I qualified for state in anything,” Reeve said. “I have been doing the hurdles since my freshman year. I would have been an alternate that year but I broke my ankle in basketball. So to come back and finally make it to state in something feels good.

We didn’t run too well today, but it was good to get to compete.”

Reeve, Pendroy and Koder could have been affected by missing four days of practice while on PCM’s annual senior trip.

“The senior trip hurt us I think. We had a total of four days off. We went to Chicago.

And I think the pop and junk food we ate on the trip hurt us quite a bit,” Reeve said.

CMB senior Mark Deutsch also competed on the blue oval Thursday.

For the second straight year, Deutsch ran in the 3,200-meter run. And his performance this time around was much more acceptable than coming in last in 2013.

Deutsch finalized his competitive running career with an 13th place finish. He also collected a personal-best time of 10:03.94.

“I wanted to go out pretty strong. I knew this was going to be the last race of my foreseeable future. I just

wanted to something to hang my hat on,” Deutsch said. “It would have been nice to break 10 and there is always somewhere you think you could have gone faster, but overall, I was pretty happy.”

Deutsch said as of right now, his track career is over.

He’ll attend Iowa State in the fall and doesn’t plan on running competitively.

“I ran a career best here.

That’s the best way to end it,” Deutsch said. “It’s not like I thought I was going to win or anything. I just wanted to run good, feel good and get a good time.”

Senior Patrick Girard competed in the shot put but did not qualify for the finals.

He was sixth last year but finished 13th in 2014 with a best throw of 49-10. The final mark needed to advance to the finals was 52-0.5.

Kemp’s third even of the day was the 200. He failed to advance to Saturday’s finals as he placed 19th with a time of 23.25 seconds. Kemp needed a time better than 22.55 to advance to the finals.

Kemp ran in the 110 high hurdle preliminaries at 9:40 a.m. Friday.

Cather competed in the 400 low hurdles at 11:20 a.m.

Friday.

Also competing Friday morning was CMB’s Hunter Gunderson and Koder in the high jump and Clayton Weltha in the discus.

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

4B | Public Notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES R. GROUT, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR 036680 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CHARLES R. GROUT, Deceased, who died on or about April 13, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of May 2015, the last will and testament of CHARLES R. GROUT, deceased, bearing date of the 15th day of January 1998, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Mark R. Grout was appointed 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 are reasonably identities 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 11th day of May 2015.

BRUCE NUZUM, ICIS PIN No: AT0005885 Attorney for Executor CALDWELL, BRIERLY, CHALUPA & NUZUM, PLLC 211 First Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208 Mark R. Grout, Executor of Estate 116 Pasadena Avenue, Oxnard, California 93035 Date of second publication: 29th day of May 2015 May 22 & 29 NOTICE OF bond SALE Time and Place of Sealed Bids: Bids for the sale of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015A and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015B, of the City of Newton, State of Iowa, will be received at the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa (the "Issue") before 11:00 o'clock A.M., on the 1st day of June, The bids will then be 2015. publicly opened and referred for action to the meeting of the City Council in conformity with the TERMS OF OFFERING. The Bonds: The bonds to be offered are the following: TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015A, in the amount of $4,820,000*, to be dated June 30, 2015 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015B, in the amount of $5,220,000* to be dated June 30, 2015 (the "Bonds"). *Subject to principal adjustment pursuant to the Official Terms of Offering.

Manner of Bidding: Open bids will not be received. Bids will be received in any of the following methods: Sealed Bidding: Sealed bids may be submitted and will be received at the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa 50208.

Electronic Internet Bidding: Electronic internet bids will be received at the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa. The bids must be submitted through the PARITY® competitive bidding system.

Electronic Facsimile Bidding: Electronic facsimile bids will be received at the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa (facsimile number: 641-7929248) or the City's Municipal Advisor, D.A. Davidson & Co., (facsimile number: 515471-2702).

Electronic facsimile bids will be sealed and treated as sealed bids.

Consideration of Bids: After the time for receipt of bids has passed, the close of sealed bids will be announced. Sealed bids will then be publicly opened and Finally, electronic announced. internet bids will be accessed and announced.

Sale and Award: The sale and award of the Bonds will be held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa at a meeting of the City Council on the above date at 6:00 o'clock P.M. Official Statement: The Issuer has issued an Official Statement of information pertaining to the Bonds to be offered, including a statement of the Terms of Offering and an Official Bid Form, which is incorporated by reference as a part of this notice.

The Official Statement may be obtained by request addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 101 W. 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa 50208; Telephone: 641-7922787 or the Issuer's Municipal Advisor, D.A. Davidson & Co., 515 East Locust Street, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309; Telephone: 515-471-2700.

Terms of Offering: All bids shall be in conformity with and the sale shall be in accord with the Terms of Offering as set forth in the Official Statement.

Legal Opinion: The bonds will be sold subject to the opinion of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Attorneys of Des Moines, Iowa, as to the legality and their opinion will be furnished together with the printed bonds without cost to the purchaser and all bids will be so conditioned. Except to the extent necessary to issue their opinion as to the legality of the bonds, the attorneys will not examine or review or express any opinion with respect to the accuracy or completeness of documents, materials or statements made or furnished in connection with the sale, issuance or marketing of the bonds.

Rights Reserved: The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities as deemed to be in the best interests of the public.

By order of the City Council of the City of Newton, State of Iowa.

Katrina Davis, Newton City Clerk May 22 PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2015 at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider the special assessment of demolition costs to 520 North 3rd Avenue East.

At said hearing, persons interested in or affected by the proposed charge may be heard. Any individual

PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2015 at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider the special assessment of demolition costs to 520 North At said 3rd Avenue East. hearing, persons interested in or affected by the proposed charge may be heard. Any individual may file written comments prior to said hearing or obtain additional information from the Planning and Zoning Department at 1700 N 4th Avenue W, Newton, Iowa (641)-792-6622. Katrina Davis, City Clerk.

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CHAIN LINK fence, 6' x 70' long $45. Chain link fence 6' x 65' length $35. 641521-6680.

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

DIRT DEVIL pressure flex 1800 power washer $35., Werner 20 ft. extension ladder $50., Keller 8 ft. wooden step ladder $40., AT&T desk phone with 2 wireless handsets $30., handsaws $10., heavyduty extension cord $10.

641-275-9130.

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

It’s no mystery why more people use the classifieds!

To sell your items, call us!

641-792-3121, ext. 6542

EMPLOYMENT

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

Firefighter/EMT City of Newton The City of Newton is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. Requirement to apply: Iowa EMT-Basic Certification or Nationally Registered EMT-Basic. Firefighter I and EMT-Paramedic preferred. The department will require Paramedic (EMT-P) and Haz Mat Technician level certification within two years of appointment. The hiring process may include, but is not limited to, a written exam, physical ability test, an oral interview and a background investigation. Excellent pay and benefit package!

Application packets are available at: Newton Fire Department 410 S 2nd Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-3347 Or online @ newtongov.org Applications must be returned to above address by 4:30pm on 06/19/15. EO/AA Employer

Maintenance Technician

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

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

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

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

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

Pre-employment drug screen required.

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JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell EMPLOYMENT

820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jasper County FSA Office 709 1st Ave W Newton, IA 50208 641.792.5019 FAX 855.211.4016 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

REAL ESTATE

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

2014 6X12 trailer, used once, rear drop door, side door, top vent, v front, finished inside. $2300. or OBO. 1-352-687-1885.

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

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.

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

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

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

It’s

REAL ESTATE

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 2007 YAMAHA 650, VStar custom, 1 owner, 800 miles, like new. $4,500. or OBO. 641-521-8868.

2008 HARLEY Davidson Electric glide, well maintained. $11,000.

641-521-6021 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

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

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The moon in Cancer for the first part of the day and then in Leo for the second makes for a fun split in the mood of the day. If they were television channels, the Cancer moon would be HGTV and the Leo moon would be Bravo or HBO. The day will hold programming that follows suit.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 22). Heaven’s will is carried out through your unassuming ways. You will be praised, paid and rewarded in June, but it won’t matter to you nearly as much as the good that comes from your loving actions in July. Your various talents and interests beg to be explored

in the fall -- follow your bliss with abandon. Sagittarius and Capricorn people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 4, 14, 32, 48 and 13.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Your stars will pose a challenge to the agenda. When you see the obstacle, as you will almost as soon as you get to work, don’t back down. All you need to do is be yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

When Leonardo da Vinci put the final touches on the Mona Lisa, it’s possible he was thinking: This could be better. At some point, you have to stop working the masterpiece and

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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

Now Hiring

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

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

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

We will conduct call-backs for interview appointments.

Call today for details

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DAILY NEWS 641-792-5320

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

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

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

Two Garage Sale signs absolutely FREE!

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

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

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

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Does it seem impossible to some people? You’ll make it seem easy because of your strength. Your recent dealings in reality have given you power, too. You’ll ratchet up your mood one notch at a time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Wildly successful people say “I started from nothing.” The “nothing” is relative, though.

Everyone has something. Gather, account for and be grateful for your many resources.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your imagination is on fire, perhaps due to a certain inspiring person. Your resources will increase as you ask for help. You

might even create a scenario that will do the impossible: make everyone happy at once.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Relax and maintain your sense of humor through the mishaps of the day. Later these so-called “mistakes” will make you richer. A feeling of worthiness will improve your life on many levels.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Helen Keller said, “Security is mostly a superstition. ... Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Don’t avoid danger, because it might be just the trouble that defines you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

It’s important that you don’t yearn for what you want.

Yearning affirms what you don’t have instead of what you do. Act as though it’s already yours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know what makes you different and better, and you project that now. Enjoy the prestige that comes with being a part of certain groups, especially those including a Libra.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve been generous, and now you need to rest and recover. Indulge in your favorite entertainment and food. The cost will be minimal compared to what you might have paid a mental health professional.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Go on and smile for no

good reason. Mid-grin, you’ll discover many good reasons for the attractive look on your face. Your excellent mood and friendly demeanor will help you win on every level.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You like people, and you’re sweet about letting them know.

Resist the slippery slope of infatuation. Avoid putting so much intense and emotional focus on one person today that other things fall out of balance.

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

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

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Wanda Seydel. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship.

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

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

Call 641-792-2473.

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

Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641521-9294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am. Lunch Served last Sunday of the month at noon.

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter 218 S. Main Baxter, Nate Klug, pastor, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

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

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

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

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

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor.

Randy Shideler, Youth paster. 6743752. Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; PM Connections Service 6:00 pm. Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer.

During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

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

Sunday until service time.

Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com

Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Proverbs 27:17 New International Version (NIV) A iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Sunday Services: 10AM Worship Services 10:30AM Children’s Church 11:30AM Bible Study Speakers: Doug Cupples & Cheryl Palmer. Wednesday Services: 5PM Bible Study, Tyler Dunsbergen.

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

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - for kids, young adults and adults.

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

Free supper, 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6pm followed by Worship “Lite” at 7pm.

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

Least of Saints Ministry 219 N. 2nd Ave. W. 641-521-0156 5:00-6:00pm Saturday

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

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

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

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am; High School Youth Group every other Wednesday evening. 641-792-3934.

All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org/ First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E. Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:30 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

6:30 & 9 am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Women’s Bible Study 9:30am Wednesday, Yoga Flow Class 6:15pm Mondays, 6am Wed 10am Saturday - yoga Gentle Class 11am Tuesday Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

Like us on Facebook! 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org First United Methodist Church 210 N 2nd Ave E 792-4648 Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:45 AM Fellowship 10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth Group 6 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 1:00 pm Sunday worship.

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

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 pm Evening service, 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship.

11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

F.U.N. Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. www.fccne=wton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call 792-4470.

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

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

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

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

10:10 am service.

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

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

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

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service;10:00 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

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

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

Nursery provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Luke United Methodist Church 501 E. 19th St. N., Newton Pastor Audrey Young, Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:30 am with fellowship following both. 9:15 am is Sunday School for all ages, including adults.

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

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

792-6971. Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Rev. Karen Crawford Supply Priest; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Wednesday 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

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

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

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

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

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | May 22, 2015

Ehresman qualifies for 1A 100 final

Lynnville-Sully, Colfax-Mingo athletes compete at state

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Lynnville-Sully junior Sage Ehresman sped down the track in order to get to the throwing ring on time Thursday in the opening day of the 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships.

Ehresman and two other Class 1A runners were timed at 11.20 seconds in the 100-meter dash preliminaries. Ehresman finished fifth at 11.196 seconds, just behind Bryce Newcomb of GMG (11.193) and ahead of Quincy Porter of New London (11.198).

All three advanced to the 1A 100 final at 12:25 p.m.

Saturday at Drake Stadium.

Ehresman rushed out of the stadium Thursday to compete in the 1A boys’ shot put. He ended up 17th with a throw of 45 feet, 4.5 inches.

Lynnville-Sully senior Shelby Davis ended up 13th in the 1A girls’ shot put. On her final throw of her flight, Davis hit a mark of 33-9, but did not move into the finals.

Lynnville-Sully junior Marissa Vos ran 23rd in the 1A girls’ 3,000 meters in 12 minutes, 11.48 seconds.

Colfax-Mingo’s Colin Lourens finished 24th in the 1A boys’ long jump with a leap of 18-7. Junior Jake Lietz com-

peted in the 1A boys’ 400-meter final Thursday, placing 22nd in 53.45 seconds.

In the girls’ 4x800-meter relay race, Colfax-Mingo’s foursome of seniors Kennedi Hostetter, Iva Moore and Bailey Pease and sophomore Dakota Hostetter finished 11th in 10:22.85. Lynnville-Sully’s team of junior Kasiah Ehresman, freshman Mariah Vos and seniors Cori Rice and Madison Rasmusson was 15th in 10:28.42.

Friday in Class 1A competition, Lynnville-Sully’s Lizzy Van Manan is in the discus, Colfax-Mingo’s girls run in the distance medley relay race, Lynnville-Sully’s girls are in the 4x200-meter relay final and the 4x100 relay preliminaries, Lynnville-Sully’s boys are in the 4x100 relay preliminaries, Colfax-Mingo’s boys are in the 4x400 relay preliminaries and Colfax-Mingo’s Reis Wilson is in the girls’ high jump.

On Saturday, Lynnville-Sully’s girls are in the sprint medley relay final, Ehresman runs in the boys’ 100 meter final and Colfax-Mingo’s Dakota Hostetter is in the 1,500 meters. Relay finals for the 4x100 and 4x400 are Saturday also.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Sarah Kalkhoff put it all together to win a second straight Class 4A state discus title Thursday.

Newton Continued from Page 1B On the track Thursday, Newton junior Grace Coen turned in an 11thplace time of 10 minutes, 48.96 seconds in the 4A 3,000 meters. She is slated to run in the 800 and 1,500 races Saturday at Drake Stadium.

Sydney Jenkins, a junior, ran in the 200-meter dash preliminaries, finishing 22nd in 27.14 seconds. She did not advance to the final.

Newton’s shuttle hurdle relay team of junior Fran Lucas and freshmen Alexis Stout, Liz McVey and Morgann Eide posted a

time of 1:10.36. The Cardinal foursome was 17th and did not move on into the finals.

Also Friday, Newton’s girls compete in the distance medley relay final and the 4x400 relay preliminaries.

Newton High senior Deonne Harris, the lone Cardinal boy qualified for the state meet, runs the 110-meter high hurdle preliminaries at 3:20 p.m.

The finals are at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Harris also runs in the 400 hurdle finals Friday.

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

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com Troy Hyde/Daily News Newton High junior Grace Coen rounds a curve while running in the Class 4A 3,000 meters at the 2015 Iowa High Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News School State Track and Field ChampiFran Lucas comes over a hurdle running the third leg of Newonships Thursday in Des Moines. She ton High’s shuttle hurdle relay at the state track meet Thursfinished 11th in the race. day at Drake Stadium.

The Pressbox

Working the state track meet, NASCAR honors the fallen on Memorial Day Weekend

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully’s Sage Ehresman prepares to throw in the 1A shot put just after qualifying for the 1A 100-meter final Thursday at the state track meet.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Colfax-Mingo’s Bailey Pease stays in front of another anchor runner in the 1A girls’ 4x800 relay at Thursday’s state track meet competition in Des Moines.

Tennis Continued from Page 2B round. They lost to eventual regional champions, Lilly Hartman and Hannah Sherman of Cedar Rapids Washington, 6-0, 6-0.

Junior Kate Wyre was the No. 4 seed in singles. She lost in a quarterfinal match to Veena Venkatesh of CR Kennedy, 7-6, 1-6, 6-0.

Newton’s other singles player was sophomore Katherine Thorpe. She dropped a 7-6, 6-7, 6-2 decision to Marshalltown’s Immaculate

Edwin.

“Katherine played an amazing marathon match with two tiebreakers. Kate played amazing against the No. 2 player from CR Kennedy, losing in three sets,” Zehr said. “Marisa and Sierra played very well in the first two rounds.”

Newton plays Des Moines Roosevelt in Class 2A Region 1 Team Tennis play at Johnston Saturday. Action begins at 9 a.m.

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

Coming off a pretty good sports weekend, I went running head long into another busy weekend for the Newton Daily News’ sports staff.

Troy Hyde and I have been covering more than 76 area high school athletes at the 2015 By Jocelyn Iowa High Sheets School State Newton Daily Track and News Field Cham- Sports Edtior pionships since Thursday. The three-day state track meet concludes Saturday. All the action is at and around Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Last weekend, I survived the Iowa Speedway’s opening race weekend of the 2015 season. Two tremendous races, and I can’t ever say enough to the people of the Iowa Speedway staff and NASCAR who help me understand the sport better each time out.

Also, my Kansas City Royals blew past the New York Yankees at The K, winning two of three games over the weekend. The Royals are atop the American League Central. Life is good.

In the rain and on a sloppy track at Pimilico Race Course in Baltimore, American Pharaoh won the 2015 Preakness Stakes in commanding fashion. Yes. We still can have a Triple Crown winner. The problem is 13 other horses have gone into the Belmont Stakes — June 6 — and failed to complete the threerace sweep.

It has been 37 years since we’ve seen a horse take the Triple Crown. We need one.

Monday brought confirmation from the Lynnville-Sully Community School District’s school board. Mike Parkinson is again the head football coach and head boys’ track coach for Lynnville-Sully High School. He had resigned to take another job — teaching and coaching — at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn. A set of circumstances arose at Lynnville-Sully following the hiring of a new coach.

That guy was out and there was opening again at Lynnville-Sully.

“My wife and I decided to stay, not because of something in Adel, but because of all the great things in Sully.

We felt like we were given a second chance when things opened back up there. When I contacted Mr. (Shane) Ehresman about staying, I was really excited to hear what he had to say,” Parkinson told the Newton Daily News of his decision to return to Sully. “My family is in a great place and deciding to stay is a testament to the great people and school that we have hear in our community.”

The L-S board approved Parkinson’s return Monday at its regular meeting. Parkinson will be the 7-12 At-Risk teacher for Lynnville-Sully along with returning to his duties as varsity football coach and varsity boys’ track coach.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. We take the time to honor those men and women who are serving or have served in our armed services.

When NASCAR driv-

ers start their engines for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, fans will see familiar names like “Harvick,” “Kenseth” and “Almirola” replaced on car windshields with “SGT Mracek,” “HM3 Layton” and “CPT Argel” — United States Armed Forces members who have fallen in service to their country.

All 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers will participate in “600 Miles of Remembrance” on Memorial Day Weekend to honor military service members and their families.

Among the 43 service members being honored as part of “600 Miles of Remembrance” is Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller. Miller, a native of Oviedo, Fla., was a former University of Iowa student killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Miller will be honored on the windshield of NASCAR’s most popular driver — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fairfax native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Landon Cassill will honor GySgt Floyd Holley.

A member of Cassill’s team served in the Marines with Holley and recommended that that team honor him after receiving the family’s permission.

It is the launch of NASCAR: An American Salute, the industry’s collective expression of reverence, respect and gratitude for those who have served and continue to defend our nation today.

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