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Mom gets 10 days in jail for child endangerment Daughter, 12, became pregnant after sexual abuse

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News A Newton mother who was charged with child endangerment after her 12-year-old daughter became pregnant is scheduled to be released from

jail after being sentenced to 10 days.

Tina M. Durant, 37, was charged last August following an investigation in which poDurant lice determined the victim was sleeping in the same bed as Jacob White, 25 of

Newton, and was suspected of being sexually abused.

Durant was sentenced to 10 days in jail on Wednesday by District Associate Judge Steven Holwerda, and on Thursday the Jasper County Sheriff recommended two days be reduced from the original sentence. Sheriff John Halfterty said all inmates are given the opportunity to earn time for good behavior. Durant is scheduled to be released from

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The initial police investigation began when during a doctor’s visit the 12-year-old victim was heard telling Durant “I tried to tell you several times,” according to a police report.

Multiple witnesses indicated they had addressed the matter with Durant, but she refused to take any action, according to a police report.

After a witness explicitly told

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News

Fishing derby teaches youth to cast, catalog Iowa aquatic life

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News Aiden Anderson pulls back on his yellow and black compound bow and points it toward the water. Wearing a black T-shirt with the graphic “Keep Calm and Fish On” provided by Jasper County Conservation, this was the first time the 9-year-old from Marshalltown has tried bow fishing.

He made the trip to Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve Saturday with his family to learn

about Iowa’s aquatic life and do a little casting at the conservation department’s eighth annual Hook, Line and Sinker Fishing Derby. The Andersons fought a little rainy weather along with roughly two dozen other young anglers and their families to learn more about fishing techniques and Iowa’s aquatic diversity.

“We try to go fishing often, but it’s kind of been hit and miss so far this year with the weather,” Aiden’s father Chris Anderson said. “When the kids get to catch a fish, they get

so excited. But they don’t keep interest very long. If they don’t catch one within 30 minutes, they’re done. It takes time to gain patience.”

This was the first year JCC gave bow fishing lessons during the derby. Park officer Dennis Cooling said the bows were provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and are traditionally used in the department’s 3D bow shoot. The arrows are tied to a reel system which allow the DERBY | 8A

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Library summer reading program kick-off Tuesday Registration, picnic for young readers

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Aiden Anderson, 9, of Marshalltown tries a bit of target practice following a crash course in bow fishing at Saturday’s Jasper County Conservation Hook, Line and Sinker Fishing Derby at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. Several dozen area kids and families attended the eighth annual event to learn about different methods of fishing, Iowa aquatic diversity and to experience the county-operated preserve.

Durant that she had seen the victim engaging in sexual behavior, Durant still failed to protect the victim by notifying law enforcement, the Department of Human Services or taking any action herself, according to the police report.

White was charged July 17 with third-degree sexual abuse, according to police records. In White’s arrest report

Newton Public Library Summer Children’s Reading Program kick-off party will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday on the library lawn, 100 N. Third Ave. W. The party will include a free hot dog picnic provided by HyVee. At the picnic children may also register for special events held throughout the summer.

All library programs are free.

The summer reading program theme is “Every Hero has a Story” and is designed for children from toddlers through sixth grade. Children who register will receive a plastic book bag and a summer reading book log to keep record of the books read from June 1 to July 31.

“The purpose is to encourage children to read over the summer months, to prevent the summer slide or loss of reading skills. We do this in a way that draws in even the most reluctant readers by letting children set their own goal for how many books they will

Submitted Photo A Blank Park Zoo education specialist shows Newton reading program students a toad while at an animal show and tell in Des Moines. The Blank Park Zoo will present an animal show and tell program again this year visit on June 8.

City could take temporary control of dilapidated cemetery

Heartsill, Iowa Safe Schools worlds apart on LGBTQ conference

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

The Iowa Insurance Division is asking the City of Newton to accept temporary management and operation of the Newton Memorial Park Cemetery.

The division, which regulates perpetual care cemeteries, is seeking a court action claiming insolvency of the cemetery as the current owners John and Dorothy Manders have said they are unable to continue maintaining the cemetery and wish to transfer it to an entity equipped to care for it.

State Rep. Greg Heartsill’s inquiries about a recent youth conference could be called “how public funds are being spent” or a “witch hunt” — depending on who you ask. Heartsill sent out a letter to hundreds of K-12 Iowa educators on May 21, asking for event details and participation data in the 10th annual Governor’s LBGTQ Youth Conference, held April 3 at the Prairie Meadows meeting facilities in Altoona.

However, the lead-

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The city of Newton could accept temporary management and operation of Newton Memorial Park Cemetery if the council approves the resolution Monday. The cemetery has not been adequately looked after since passing hands several years ago and is said to be unkept, unsafe and in need of repair by the Iowa Insurance Division.

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ership of Iowa Safe Schools, which puts on the event, says Heartsill and another critic of the content of the conference, activist Bob Vander Plaats, are waging a mean-spirited attack on an increasingly vocal portion of Iowa youth. Recent statements made by both Heartsill (R-Columbia), whose Iowa legislature district includes part of Jasper County, and Iowa Safe Schools leaders show a deep divide, which centers on topics and presentations that took place at the conference.

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Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3.8 percent

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Maddie Crocker holds up a baby African pygmy hedgehog. Crocker helps her mother, Susan Crocker, owner of “Susan’s Hawkeye Hedgies,” breed and raise the small animals at their Killduff home.

County resident has turned ‘hedghoggery’ into a modest side business Daughter is essential in helping with African pygmy hedghogs

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News How much do you know about African pygmy hedgehogs?

If you answered something to the effect of “not much,” you are certainly in the majority.

Most Americans don’t know much about the insectivore — much less, that they can be housed as pets in a variety of well-controlled environments, such as apartments. Susan Crocker runs Susan’s Hawkeye Hedgies out of her family’s home in Killduff — a small area located between Newton and Sully.

In addition to her regular full-time job at a Des Moines courthouse, she breeds and raises African pygmy hedgehogs.

Since there are still not many people who have owned or been around hedgehogs, Crocker spends a great deal of time on educating potential first-time owners about the needs, habits, likes and dislikes of most of the pets she sells.

“It’s not a way to get rich,” Crocker said. “And if it weren’t for my help from my daughter, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”

Maddie, Susan’s 12-year-old daughter, balances caring for the hedgehogs with softball and other activities. Susan Crocker said she and her daughter “fell in love” with hedgehogs on a trip to the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, and decided to try to get one of their own.

“We were surprised at how hard they were to find,” Susan said.

After finding what she calls an “ultimate cage” for a hedge-

hog, and ending up with a male and female that reproduced, Susan soon found herself in the hedgehog business, for the past six and a half years or so, Susan’s Hawkeye Hedgies has been either shipping the animals to customers or selling to people who drive to Killduff to pick them up from her home.

The pets are not for all people in all living situations. Not only do they require relatively controlled temperatures, regulated in some winter arrangements with heat lamps, but they are nocturnal, running on special plastic running wheels at night.

Enclosures for hedgehogs are small — a clear plastic storage container, such as ones used to store toys or fabric, will suffice, but regular cleaning and changing of the aspen wood chips they prefer are needed. Also, hedgehogs have unique habits, such as self-anointing (making a foam in their mouths after licking a strongly scented place, then placing the foam on their quills with their tongues), and they’re territorial, so they might pop, hiss or curl into a ball until they’re comfortable.

Insectivores by nature, hedgehogs need a lowfat diet. Many Americans feed them “kibble,” which is much like dry cat food, and offer mealworms as treats.

Both are available at many pet stores.

Males cost $150 each. Females, which are are not usually as territorial as the males, are $175.

Since the pygmy species was brought in from Africa in the early 1990s in large quantities, several U.S. states decided they didn’t want any animal from

that continent to spread diseases. Hedgehogs cannot be legally kept as pets in California, Georgia, Hawaii and Pennsylvania, and there are heavy restrictions in Maine and Arizona.

Other jurisdictions — such as New York City and Douglas County (Omaha and its suburbs) in Nebraska — also forbid the African-originated hedgehogs.

Susan said she’s shipped hedgehogs to Alaska before, but most customers prefer to come pick up the pets themselves. She regularly gets visits from Minnesota and Missouri customers, and students attending college in Iowa make up a large portion of her customers.

Susan has a one-week return policy, and recently had a customer return after a week of discovering the amount of work involved in cleaning and care.

There are times when Susan finds it difficult to keep up with veterinarian expenses and all the work of keeping her 150-or-so hedgehogs clean and healthy.

Maddie admits she enjoys the hedgehogs more when they’re younger and sweeter, but she seems adept at managing adult animals as well. However, she has brought “hedgehoggery” into the lives of so many happy customers, she is likely to stay in the business as long as Maddie can help out.

The moments when people arrive, and they and sometimes, their children, leave happy with a new pet are the moments that give Susan the most joy.

“To see their faces light up at the sight of a new member of the family is really special,” Susan said.

Susan’s website is www. hawkeyehedgies.net.

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“While there was a loss of 1,700 jobs in nonfarm employment in Iowa, those losses were offset by the overall increase in the number of Iowans working,” said Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development. “April’s unemployment rate of 3.8 percent reflects an increase of more than 23,000 working Iowans compared to a year ago. IWD is working hard with our employer partners to find employees to meet an ever — increasing need for qualified and skilled employees within the State of Iowa.”

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Stocks lower following disappointing data NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks sank in late-morning trading Friday, following a disappointing government report that showed the U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year.

The revised data, published early Friday, showed that U.S. gross domestic product contracted 0.7 percent in the first quarter. That was worse than the government’s initial estimate of growth of 0.2 percent in the period.

KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average lost 135 points, or 0.7 percent, to 17,992 as of 11:21 a.m. Eastern. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index lost 13 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,107 and the Nasdaq composite lost 35 points, or 0.7 percent, to 5,063.

BAD DATA: Investors also had two other disappointing pieces of economic news to work through.

A Chicago manufacturing survey fell to a reading of 46.2, well below the reading of 53 that economists were hoping for. Also a report on consumer sentiment for May fell to a six-month low.

GREEK: Though Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said a deal with creditors could be ready by the weekend, others are less confident.

Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said a Greek exit from the euro remains a possibility, while German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, appeared less certain in comments following the end of a meeting of top finance officials in Berlin. Without a deal for remaining bailout cash soon, Greece faces going bankrupt and ditching the euro. Figures from the European Central Bank showing Greek bank deposits at their lowest in more than a decade only added to the prevailing gloom.

ANALYST: “It’s the last trading day before the end of May deadline for Greece, and traders are not takings any chances,” said David Madden, market analyst at IG. ENERGY: Benchmark crude rose as U.S. supplies declined more than expected. The futures contract was up $1.80 to $59.49 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude rose $2.17 to $64.75 a barrel in London.

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Conference Continued from Page 1A “My biggest concern is that school kids — minors — were allegedly subjected to presentations that were sexually explicit, obscene and laced with profanity. The conference had very little to do with anti-bullying or the promotion of tolerance and understanding. In fact, the closing speaker — whose presentation was reportedly littered with fand s-bombs in almost every sentence — encouraged the attendees to vandalize the property of those who disagree with the LGBTQ lifestyle.”

Heartsill said two House Democrat colleagues encouraged him to meet with Nate Monson, the executive director of Iowa Safe Schools. However, he said Monson was “not very cooperative in being forthcoming with information” and was “unresponsive” and “outright dishonest.”

That’s when Heartsill decided to pen an official letter, containing several questions aimed a public school officials, which he emailed to many superintendents, including some in Jasper County. He asked which schools sent students to the event, held on Good Friday, and had several questions related to how taxpayer resources were utilized for such a trip. Lynnville-Sully and Baxter didn’t send any students to the conference.

Newton High School didn’t

Cemetery Continued from Page 1A “I’d like to thank the city of Newton for being willing to work with our office in this matter to ensure that Newton Memorial Park Cemetery is properly cared for,” Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart said.

According to the order, Gerhart found several violations at the cemetery including inadequate burial records and incomplete annual reporting. He also found that the grounds are unkept, unsafe, in need of repair and generally inadequately cared for and maintained.

Memorial Park Cemetery is a perpetual care cemetery that was initially dedicated in the 1930s and is located at 2710 First Ave. E. Prior to the Manders’ ownership of the cemetery, Derald D. Dammeier owned the property and upon his death left everything to his wife, Erma D. Dammeier. She held control until her death in 2010 when John Manders was named beneficiary.

Manders is Erma Dammeier’s brother. It was valued at $30,000 at that time.

The cemetery first came to the division’s attention in 1996 when the Newton mayor complained about the lack of maintenance of the grounds. In 2003, the division was notified that the court-appointed trustee of the cemetery’s perpetual care trust funds resigned and there was no successor available. The Iowa Insurance Commissioner then petitioned the district court to transfer the trust funds to the Jasper County Auditor. The transfer was ordered for March 22, 2004.

In February 2004, Derald Dammeier identified himself as the “sex-

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send an official contingent, but NHS teacher Andrea Hogeland and four members of the Newton High School Gay-Straight Alliance did attend the workshops, meeting the students at Prairie Meadows after they’d arranged for their own transportation.

Courtney Tabor, president of NHS’s Gay-Straight Alliance, said there was profanity in the closing presentation, but “nothing we wouldn’t hear at a high school on any day.” She said the presentation was focused on bullying, and not allowing others to define a student.

Tabor said there were workshops at the event focused on sexuality or high school issues, but the conference is clearly geared toward an anti-buyllying message. She said some of the workshops were very helpful to the four Newton students who attended.

“There was a lot of great guidance in how to run a GSA at the local level,” Tabor said.

Hogeland said she didn’t stay for the closing presentation, but she described the three sessions

ton” of the cemetery and said that 37 interments has been made in 2003 and that no lots had been sold. He, along with his wife, maintained the grounds until their deaths and were given the interested from the trust fund annual by the auditor.

After the death of Erma Dammeier, the Manders contacted the auditor’s office for the purpose of securing the annual interest from the trust fund. Once they provided evidence that they were filing annual reports with the Insurance Commissioner, the Manders began receiving the interest payments.

There has not been a payment made for 2015, the auditor’s office said, and any payment will await the outcome of the division’s actions.

The Manders filed an

she attended as upbeat and empowering for young people.

“It was all done very professionally, and I didn’t hear any profanity in the sessions I attended,” Hogeland said. “It was very well done, and I would go again.”

Hogeland said the presentations made by former Iceland prime minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, WWE wrestler Darren Young and from a Methodist minister were all very moving.

“I was almost crying at one point,” Hogeland said.

Heartsill says his concern rests with how much graphic content went on at the conference. He said he heard back from about two-thirds of the superintendents he contacted.

“About 10 school districts reported paying for students and staff to attend the conference; either their registration fees, transportation, or both,” Heartsill said. “Most of the replies provide the information that was requested without commentary.

One superintendent that had students attend, said that none of his students/staff found anything objectionable at the conference, and was speculating that the allegations may have been overblown. Another superintendent, who had students attend, told me that students at one of the breakout sessions reported they were very uncomfortable with the sexually explicit nature of the presentation — one student even described it as ‘pornographic’ — and there was enough con-

annual report in April 2014 disclosing 30 interments in 2013 and no lot sales. A report was also filed in May 2015 but it failed to disclose required information, listing information as “unknown.”

As reported in April, citizens has become concerned was the care of the cemetery saying they were “sick and tired” of the lack of care from the current owner Manders.

Citizen Daniel Bragg, who has several family members including his father buried at the cemetery, began work to get the Manders to take responsibility for the cemetery. He is also the nephew of the previous owners, the Dammeiers.

“I grew up in this cemetery,” Bragg said.

“My uncle owned. He is actually buried on this property as well and I am

cern to warrant a teacher leaving a different breakout session to observe the session in question.”

That teacher then ended up gathering all the students from that district and they left the conference early, Heartsill said.

Heartsill said a handful of superintendents that did not have students at the conference expressed their support of the legislature looking into further into the matter.

Monson, when presented with Heartsill’s comments, reiterated some of the same sentiments he has already posted on blogs and on the Iowa Safe Schools website.

“Rep. Heartsill’s red herring of attacking this conference and the youth who attend is just plain disturbing at best. Iowa Safe Schools does not receive taxpayer funds for this event (there are some cooperate and education-agency sponsors), and Heartsill’s gross overreach is, frankly, just offensive. He needs to stop creating stigma against a group of students and pass legislation that is meaningful to Iowans, including (anti-bullying legislation). Heartsill has not provided an actual witness to his claims, and he was not even at the conference. Sadly, shortly after Rep. Heartsill’s inquiries began, a bisexual student completed suicide in a local school.

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State Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton), who also represents part of Jasper County and serves as a ranking member

just to a point that the current owner doesn’t want to do anything.”

The division was contacted by concerned citizens at the same time and upon inspection found trash on the grounds, overflowing trash containers, piles of trees and brush, open manholes, a potentially dangerous tower and unkept conditions. After contacting the Manders, the division learned of their inability to continue maintaining the property and their desire to transfer the cemetery.

It was also informed of the lack of operating account and office and equipment that had been vandalized and junked

by John Manders.

The burial records for the cemetery are incomplete and in disarray with some having been destroyed by a fire,

of the Senate Committee on Education, said she is always interested in how public funds are being spent — especially when the legislature is deadlocked over school funding.

“The concern is heightened in times of tight budgets,” Sinclair said. “I’m uncertain why anyone would be offended by his legal request for information. I had a public school administrator contact me earlier in session to question whether the state was helping to fund such an event, given that we were having difficulty reaching an agreement on basic education funding. Public funds should not be used to advance social agendas.”

Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa, said no official footage of the entire conference is made, as there are several sessions taking place simultaneously. However, he isn’t certain video or audio would make much difference in the deep divides about LGBTQ youth or about anti-bullying policy.

“For Rep. Heartsill and Mr. Vander Plaats, this isn’t about the content of any one presentation,” Sinovic said. “This is part of a years-long effort to delegitimize the Governor’s conference because they don’t believe LGBTQ students deserve to have the resources they need to prevent bullying in schools.”

Manders said. Those that are existing primarily are in the possession of a local monument company and funeral establishments.

The Manders have not identified a potential purchaser for the property and are willing to quit claim deed whatever interested they have to facilitate a sale. No local affiliated establishment has shown interest in purchasing the cemetery.

The Newton City Council will discuss the matter at its Monday meeting. Upon approval from the council, the division was transfer all ownership and control to the City of Newton, which would then become responsible for maintaining the grounds.

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

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It took me awhile to get here, but I think I’m actually going to give this golf game a whirl. Prior to last week I hadn’t golfed since high school — a requirement for PE. Before that it was when I was a little girl accompanying my grandfather to the golf course and mostly driving the cart.

Yet, golf seems as much a part of my life as all the other sports we follow. (As I type this, my husband is stretched out on the couch watching the AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament.) Sidenote: When I first started dating my husband he explained to me that Masters weekend was his weekend.

It was a cute idea, but he generally spends part of it watching and part of it running our kids around.

I previously thought I just didn’t have what it takes to golf. Thanks to our very own Pam DeBruyn, I was able to join the Chamber Outing and get my first real 18-holes of golf in at Westwood Golf Course. I’ll be upfront — I’m not amazing, but I don’t suck. My

foursome was impressed that I’m able to hit the ball straight, which I guess is a common mistake. When I whiffed the ball six times in a row while teeing off, they encouraged me and didn’t laugh.

Being able to golf with these ladies meant the world due to my former hesitation. My husband practically grew up at the Newton County Club and knows a lot about the game. I was afraid if my initial outing was with him he’d be a knowy-know-it-all. In fact, when I said I was golfing in the Chamber Outing he chuckled, I shot a dirty look and then he promptly arranged for some clubs to be waiting on my cart for tee time.

So having never golfed I knew the first thing I wanted to do — get a proper golfing outfit. My husband said that I “get a new outfit for everything,” which is false.

But isn’t it great he thinks that? I could totally make that happen.

Anyway, when a work conference took me to Coralville just a day

before the outing I knew it was my opportunity to hit Scheels and scope out the gear. Totally cute stuff, guys! So with some dri-fit performance gear and visor (had to) I was ready for my inaugural game. Pam has since nicknamed me “princess,” which is fine. I’ve always felt like Princess Abigail has a nice ring to it.

But, as it turns out, people don’t actually wear that stuff to the Chamber Outing. I didn’t care — in fact when I saw professional photographer John Lee taking photos of the foursomes I was actually rather pleased. Look at me — I look like I know what I’m doing!

Another great thing about the outing is that it’s best ball tournament. The seasoned golfers on my team pulled the majority of the weight, but I also had some decent shots we used.

With temperatures in the 70s, a bright sun and cold beer we made our way through our beautiful city golf course. I have

no idea what our score was. I just know we shared many laughs and had fun. If there was any distracter from the day it was the missing porta potty on hole 5. We ladies were really kind of counting on that one.

I felt so good about my experience I suggested to the hubby that we should hit the links, to which he responded, “seriously?”

On Memorial Day weekend I was able to golf the same course I once frequented with my grandfather. My husband wasn’t a knowy-know-it-all, but he did provide some tips — after asking permission to share his insight. My largest lesson learned that day was that I need a decent driver. Although my husband’s isn’t the correct size for me I can send a golf ball sailing with it.

So cheers to new pastimes and new adventures ahead — and new golf outfits. I love the golf outfits.

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By Jim Hightower It’s well-known that harsh climate conditions can mess with your mind — from cabin fever to heat delirium. But America is now experiencing an even more dangerous disease: Climaticus Non-Vocalism Extremism.

This syndrome almost exclusively afflicts a narrow segment of our population: Republican political officials and candidates. It might stem from a genetic defect, but scientists say more study is needed.

Symptoms include an obsessive impulse to deny that human-caused climate change is happening, often accompanied by a feverish insis-

tence that government employees be banned from discussing it.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is suffering from this affliction.

The Koch-funded governor and Republican presidential wannabe is an ardent climate-change denier.

And his state’s public lands board has taken climate denial to Orwellian levels.

The two GOP commissioners on the three-member board, which oversees the ecological health of thousands of acres of Wisconsin forest lands, have banned agency employees from even considering damage caused by climate change.

Worse, they’ve imposed a gag order

prohibiting public lands workers from talking about climate change while on the job.

One heartbreaking thing about this ailment is that its victims deny that they’re in denial about climate change. Both of the GOP commissioners claim that their gag rule isn’t censorship, because employees are still free to talk about climate change at home — or even chitchat about it by the water cooler, just as they might talk about sports.

Do you know what else is heartbreaking? Walker wants to be your president.

OtherWords columnist Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer and public speaker.

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Does anyone really know what time it is?

By Carol Jones Once upon a midnight dreary I tried to think of something cheery.

As I lay there, scratching my head Troubling thoughts crept in instead.

When a program seems right, could it be wrong?

When it doesn’t improve, why still go along?

Traditional values are now out of date If we live them we’re told that’s not love, it’s now hate.

You’re a bigot if you don’t believe the very same thing Disagreement is hatred, the

singers now sing.

Our Christian foundation and In God We Trust Offends some so now it is Tolerance or Bust.

Will the time come when anything goes?

We seem headed that way, so I suppose.

If it sounds crazy or even deranged Is progress calling for things to change?

You may say these things will never be History disproves that; we’re changed gradually.

What used to be wrong is now labeled right.

It’s okay to kill babies before they see light.

Cops are now bad. Lawbreakers are good.

We tell victims they “can’t”, not that they “could.”

When governments tell us what we must do They deliberately divide us, me against you.

I have questions, not answers, and I do wonder why If I’ve lived right and worked hard, how am I a bad guy?

Shouldn’t we question what we are told?

Seek more information on what we are sold?

Shouldn’t we welcome honest debate Before freedom is gone, before it’s too late?

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It’s graduation time!

Have we learned much?

No. College has become a scam.

Some students benefit: those with full scholarships and/or rich parents so they don’t go deep i n t o debt, those w h o l o v e learning for its own By John Stossel sake and land jobs in academia and those who get jobs that require a college credential.

But that’s not most students.

Half today’s recent grads work in jobs that don’t require degrees.

Eighty thousand of America’s bartenders have bachelor’s degrees.

Politicians such as Hillary Clinton promote college by claiming that over a lifetime, college graduates “earn $1 million more.” That statistic is true but utterly misleading. People who go to college are different.

They’re more likely to have been raised by two parents. They did better in high school. They’d make more money even if they never went go to college.

Economist Bryan Caplan argues that there isn’t much evidence that college grads are paid more because they learned anything at college that is valuable to their jobs.

Getting into elite universities and graduating from them is mostly a “signaling” device, he says. It tells employers you’re a smart person, so employers can begin teaching you things you really need to know. Employers, not the colleges, turn out to be the ones making students valuable contributors.

This suggests college is more like a hurdle than an investment. It would be better if companies found cheaper ways to screen for talent than four years of college.

Most of America’s prestigious universities

started out as training centers for the priesthood and ways of confirming your status as part of the upper crust. In many cases, that’s still true today.

Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to subsidize that.

But we are.

Now President Obama proposes spending more of your money on “free community college.”

Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders goes further, proposing “free tuition” at four-year public colleges.

Of course, “free” just means taxpayers are forced to pay.

This is nuts. When government subsidizes services, people supplying those services get wasteful. Colleges now spend millions on manicured lawns and fancy gyms.

A University of Missouri admissions officer bragged to my TV show crew about the university’s “day spa” and said when it comes to recruiting students, “more important than reading, writing and arithmetic” is giving “our Tigers spring break every time they step into the student recreation complex.”

I’m happy that Missouri’s students like their luxurious gym, but I don’t want to help pay for it. If the school thinks its “day spa” is crucial for recruiting, let them sucker their own alumni into making voluntary contributions for it. Leave taxpayers alone.

Government subsidies encourage students who don’t belong in college to go anyway. Many don’t graduate, feel bad about themselves and end up deep in debt.

The subsidies also invite schools to increase the cost of tuition.

Democrats complained we need Obamacare because health care costs “were skyrocketing.” But while the cost of health care rose 296 percent over the past 30 years, college tuition rose 553 percent.

College is now a grotesque spending bubble, funded by government, that’s about to burst.

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Records Terry Pickerell May 29, 2015 Terry Pickerell, 53, of Newton, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at his home in Ne w ton.

A visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.

M o n day, June 1 at the Wa l l a c e Family Funeral Home in Newton. In lieu of flow-

Claudia I. Stevens May 30, 2015 Claudia I. Stevens, 93, of Newton, died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Ne w ton.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will

Regina Marie Colwell Griffin May 20, 2015 Regina Marie Colwell Griffin, born April 14, 1951, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Careage of Newton Nursing Home. She was

Henry H. Jensen May 28, 2015 Henry Herman Jensen, 76, of Newton, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, in rural Newton. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will

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ers, memorials in Terry’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Terry, the son of Chuck and Jackie (Hucks) Pickerell, Sr., was born Sept. 27, 1961, in Davenport. He grew up in Ottumwa, and graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1981.

He was united in marriage with Jody McWilliams May 10, 1987, in Ottumwa.

The couple moved to Newton in 1999, and Terry had worked

at Ambassador Steel in Newton until the time of his illness. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, deer hunting and most importantly, spending time with his family.

Those left to honor Terry’s memory include his wife, Jody of Newton; daughters, Gabby Pickerell and Olivia Pickerell of Newton; his siblings, Edward Pickerell, William Pickerell and Lisa Richards; his mother and father-inlaw, Judy and Ronnie

greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or Skiff Hospice may be left at the funeral home.

Claudia, the daughter of James and Maggie (Kidd) Winton, was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Manchester, Tenn.

She graduated from Central High School in Manchester. After moving to Newton, Claudia was united in marriage with Elmer Stevens Aug. 27, 1945,

in Rock Island, Ill. Claudia worked in assembly for The Maytag Company for 34 years, retiring in 1981. She enjoyed playing Bingo, gardening, fishing and crocheting.

Those left to honor her memory include her sons, Dennis Stevens of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ed (Kathy) Stevens of Killduff; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; a sister; and three brothers.

surrounded by her family and longtime friend Joyce Dunn. She was proceeded in death by her father, James B. Colwell, and mother, Naomi L. Grund Colwell.

Regina is survived by her only son, Jim Logue and his wife, Margaret; and two grandchildren, Madison Marie and

Tucker James; as well as her sister, Pam Colwell Poggenpohl; and two brothers, Terry Kirsch and Larry (Butch) Critchlow. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Union Chapel Hill cemetery in Albia, where Regina will be laid to rest near her father.

greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Lung Association or the Newton Elk’s Lodge No. 1270 may be left at the Wallace Family funeral Home in Newton.

Those left to honor Henry’s memory include his wife, Donna of Newton; children, Christine

Blomgren of Ankeny and Jay ( Jenny) Jensen of Newton; two grandchildren, James Jensen (fiancé, Jenny Saunders) and Henry Jensen; and his brother, David (Margaret) Jensen of Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vandi Jensen; and son-in-law Douglas Blomgren.

Lester R. Beard May 31, 2015 Lester R. Beard, 92, of Des Moines, formerly of Newton, died Sunday,

May 31, 2015, at the Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services are pending at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.

Wildlife Explorers Camp to be held at Jacob Krumm Jasper County Conservation will be offering a camp for kids 8-12 years old at the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve.

The camp will start on June 16-18.

Campers will enjoy hands on learning through a number of activities such as seining for aquatic organisms, kayaking, plaster molds of real animal tracks and bird netting with the lo-

cal Audubon Society. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 7 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The camp fee is $15 per person and checks can be made out to Jasper County Conservation. Registration is required and forms can be found at jaspercountyconservation. com. The sign-up deadline is June 15.

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Slechta; his sister-inlaw, Darcie Brunk and her children, Dana and Shelby; brother-in-law, Bob (Alisa) McWilliams, and their children, Gavin and Callie McWilliams; nephews, Justin and Joey Brown; and niece, Katie Pickerell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chuck Pickerell, Jr. and Gary Pickerell; infant sister, Teresa; and grandparents, Ralph and Maxine Francis.

Ronald Van Rees May 29, 2015 Ronald L. Van Rees, 73, of Des Moines, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 2 at Meredith Drive Reformed Church in Des Moines. Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Pella. Visitation will begin Monday afternoon at Meredith Drive Reformed Church in Des Moines where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

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

Leonard Jabaai May 30, 2015 Leonard Jabaai, 92, of Colfax, died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 at First Reformed Church in Prairie City, with Pastor Mark Ellens officiating. Private burial will be at later date at Waveland Cemetery in Prairie City. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 at the church.

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• Celebrate Recovery women’s study will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Rockets Away will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Sully Ball Park Shelter in Sully for youth entering third, fourth or fifth grade this fall. Registration is limited to 15 participants.

• Newton Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Newton Village in Newton, 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 the Rev. Thomas Lloyd at 641-792-3612.

• Chapter HS PEO will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday at 110 Waterbury Road in Newton.

This is a change of address from our booklets.

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

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

• Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton, for lunch and a program titled “Newton Parks” by Nathan Unsworth. Anyone interested in the program or in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest for lunch. For information or to make a reservation for lunch, call Margie Criswell at 641-521-9482. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

• 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 at 641-792-1391 or 641-5213554.

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

Tuesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Newton Public Library Summer Children’s Reading Program kick-off party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday on the library lawn, 100 N. Third Ave. W. The party will include a free hot dog picnic provided by Hy-Vee. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

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

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

• Overcoming Emotions that Destroy will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

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

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DMACC Nursing Information Session DMACC Nursing Information Sessions offer those interested in the nursing program a chance to learn what they need to do to get into the program. This includes requirements for entry, who to contact for various questions about entry requirements, where to go for assessment and for help in meeting the entry requirements, how to get on the waiting list and what courses to take while waiting.

Attendance at an Information Session is one of the entry requirements for the Nursing program.

A session will be held at the Newton DMACC Campus on Tuesday, June 9th from 2-4 p.m.

Room 236 Space is limited to 50.

Please call 641-791-3622 to make your reservation to attend this session.

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Dental care in nursing homes can be difficult to arrange DEAR ABBY: My mother has Alzheimer’s. She has been in a nursing home for 10 years. I feel sorry for her because she can’t verbalize that her teeth are killing her, but I can see the pain in her face and hear her grind her teeth. When I asked her if her teeth hurt, she rubbed my arm up and down, which I took to mean yes. I asked for her to be seen by a doctor, but at this time we have to wait at least six weeks to see one.

Something I would like people to know is there is little dental care available in nursing homes. Because of improved dental care by the general public, many more people arrive in nursing homes with their teeth intact than they used to. This sounds good, but the problem is that patients often refuse to allow anyone to assist them with oral hygiene. Eventually they may become too frail to withstand the stress of surgery or other treatment that comes with failing teeth.

As I understand it, not many dentists are willing to shoulder the extra challenge of caring for this “difficult” population, or the red tape of getting paid for the care of patients in nursing homes.

It is very important to take care of our teeth as we age. Once we or our loved one enters a nursing home, we need to continue their dental hygiene to the best of our abilities.

We can help overworked staff by encouraging our loved ones to brush and floss. Take them out for a checkup every six months.

I can’t stand a toothache for a day.

I wouldn’t wish that pain on anyone, especially someone with Alzheimer’s who cannot ask for help. I wish I had been more aware. Please let the public know how important this is. — NANCY C. IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR NANCY: As you noted,

people are keeping their teeth longer.

We now know that a healthy mouth is important for good overall health, no matter what your age.

In addition to dentists, there are now dental hygienists in many states who can provide care for people in nursing homes and homebound patients. Some specialize in treating the developmentally disabled and “difficult” populations.

Specially licensed dental hygienists can provide services outside of the dental office in the states that allow it, and can refer the patient to a dentist for further service. In the United States, individual states determine the scope of practice for providers, which includes what types of services dental hygienists may provide in that state.

Several states are currently working to expand their oral care workforce and improve access to care — in part to meet the growing aging population who are retaining their teeth. In West Virginia, dental hygienists are permitted to deliver care in nursing homes and a variety of other settings. If you have additional questions, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (adha.org) can provide further state-specific information on this subject.

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Missing children found at Des Moines hotel DES MOINES — Two children reported missing when they didn’t arrive at their destination have been found at a Des Moines hotel and the woman with them has been arrested.

Two-year-old Rhea Day and 4-year-old Reed Day were found at the Hotel Fort Des Moines around 5:30 a.m. Monday They’d been the subjects of an Amber Alert issued about an hour earlier. Authorities say the children were picked up at their home in Jefferson about 2:30 p.m. Sunday and taken to Des Moines for the day by 21-year-old Allison Tucker.

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MASON CITY — Thirteen people have been treated after inhaling gas at a hotel in northern Iowa. Mason City firefighters were sent to a Holiday In Express a little before 11:45 a.m. Sunday. Fire Capt. Jared Ogbourne says bleach and an acid were accidentally mixed in the laundry room on the first floor, creating chlorine gas. He says the gas was contained on the first floor, but the entire hotel was evacuated as a precaution.

Couple who sent cow manure to neighbors file lawsuit BURLINGTON — Iowa courts are now being asked to clean up a messy neighborhood dispute over a dog that included one couple sending a quart of cow manure in the mail to another couple. Kimberly and Carlos Capdevila filed a lawsuit claiming that Mary Eipert and Steven Rowland are defaming them and interfering with their insurance business. The Capdevila’s lawsuit is a response to a lawsuit Eipert and Rowland filed earlier this year asking a judge to order the Capdevilas to silence their barking dog and stop harassing them.

Bible-themed park in Sioux City dedicated SIOUX CITY — Organizers of a longplanned Christian-themed park in Sioux City have dedicated the newly opened green space, thanks to private donations. The Shepherd’s Garden has opened with plants, walkways, plaques bearing Bible verses and three crosses.

It fills what had been an empty lot where an abandoned YWCA had once stood. A dedication ceremony was held Thursday inside the neighboring First Presbyterian Church. Representatives of The Shepherd’s Garden Foundation expressed gratitude to the more than 100 donors who funded the $900,000 project.

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FORT MADISON — The Fort Madison City Council has approved $10,000 for a nonprofit group that is planning the future of the old penitentiary in the southeast Iowa community. The money, which comes from Fort Madison’s hotel/motel tax fund, will go to form the group, which then will rely on grants and donations. The initial money will be used to pay an attorney to form the nonprofit.

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Man arrested after leaving jail, making death threat

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Knoxville man who was just released from jail was arrested after making a death threat and violating a no-contact order with Schroeder a Newton victim.

Jeremy W. Schroeder, 31, had just been released from jail on Wednesday when he allegedly made the comment he was going to kill the victim.

Officers were called to the victim’s residence in Newton after she reported Schroeder had just gone by her house on a bike. Officers stayed in the area and found Schroeder less than two blocks from the residence.

Schroeder is charged with violating a no contact order and was taken to the Jasper County Jail where he is being held on a $2,000 cash bond.

Schroeder was charged May 17 with assault causing bodily injury, criminal trespass with injury, harassment, fifth-degree criminal mischief and interference with official acts.

Officers were called to a Newton residence about an unwanted guest and found Schroeder in the garage. The victim said he unlocked the garage and broke in through the door in the garage and pushed her, but that she did not want to pursue charges. Officers were called back to the residence a short time later after the victim reported Schroeder punched out a window and a piece of glass hitting the victim’s face.

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

Newton man stabbed during attempted robbery

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Newton man was arrested after being stabbed during an attempted robbery that took place last month.

Randall C. Mikesell Jr., 35, is charged with first-degree burglary. Mikesell allegedly entered an apartment on May 13 with a woman and began making threats to a victim, according to the police report.

The victim then armed himself with a small sword and told Mikesell and the woman to leave.

The two left the apartment but a short time later Mikesell reMikesell turned with a baseball bat and entered the residence.

There was a struggle between

Mikesell and the victim that led to Mikesell being stabbed.

He was treated at Skiff Medical Center and the police began an investigation.

On Thursday, the police department charged with Mikesell and he was taken to the Jasper County Jail where he is being held on a $20,300 bond.

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

Legislative leaders say they have agreement on budget The Associated Press DES MOINES — Legislative leaders announced a tentative budget agreement Friday that could enable them to adjourn by next week.

Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal said they had reached an understanding. They declined to provide details on the overall spending level or on individual items, such as education, saying that information would be released next week.

“In the end we chose compromise over gridlock,” said

Gronstal, of Council Bluffs, who later added: “What we accomplished was a framework for finishing up the budget this year.”

Gronstal said he expected that the Legislature could adjourn next week.

The leaders in the politically divided Legislature reached the terms after roughly five hours of negotiations Friday. Their daily expense payments ran out May 1, but they cannot adjourn until reaching a budget agreement for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

With the Senate Democrats proposing an overall general fund budget of about $7.34 billion and House Republicans seeking

to spend $7.17 billion, the difference was not large. But compromise proved to be a challenge, as the two sides grappled over how much to spend on education and health care, and whether to use some of the state’s surplus fund dollars.

Paulsen, of Hiawatha, said they had agreed to some onetime spending using surplus funds as part of the compromise plan.

“We found a way to balance ongoing revenue with ongoing expenses and meet the priorities of Iowans. I think it’s a great thing for this building and a great thing for Iowans,” said Paulsen.

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Derby Continued from Page 1A fisherman/woman to retrieve the arrow with a crank after their shot.

Currently in Iowa, Cooling said, Carp and Gar are the only fish allowed to be shot with a bow.

Jasmine Anderson, 10, also made her way down from Marshalltown and cheered her cousin Aiden Anderson as he aimed from the Mountain Dew bottle target bobbing in the preserve’s lake.

“I want to learn about more fish. I want to be a real fisherman, or fisher-lady,” she said.

Event organizers gave demonstrations on fly rod casting, fish cleaning, and set up microscopes to show how conservation employees determine the age of specific aquatic life.

JCC Director Kari Van Zante helped kids observe rings on fish similar to those found inside tree trunks, which allow biologists and conservationist to see the animal’s age. This also helps DNR and JCC officers see the average age of fish at Jacob Krumm and other county aquatic areas.

Conservation park officer Jerry Ratclif manned a fish species identification station Saturday, teaching derby attendees around the different varieties of fish. He said due to the cooler than average temperatures, he and other officers were only able to capture two varieties of fish to display during Saturday’s events.

Ratliff was able to show a group of youth and parents the telltale stripes on bluegill verses the larger mouth on a bass. She said the DNR stock these varieties in each pond they manage.

“On their dorsal fin on top, whenever you handle them you don’t want to touch those spikes.

p.m., volunteers from these organizations and any local citizen who wants to help can meet in front of the Newton Chamber office to begin work to clean-up the downtown area.

“We got the chamber involved and expanded on the clean up efforts from last year,” Newton Main Street Executive Director Andrew Bassman said.

Those willing to help are asked to bring

“tools of the trade” such as push brooms, dust pans, 5-gallon buckets, gloves, rakes and any other outdoor cleaning tools that are appropriate. Projects the group will be working on include cleaning sidwalks, sweeping parking lots, removing grit from the gutter line and general clean-up.

They’ll poke you. I don’t know how many times I’ve been bleeding from bluegill. “ he told a small group of observers.”

Ratclif said the goal of the derby is to expose

kids, not only to fishing, but information about Iowa’s native aquatic life.

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I encourage parents not to worry so much about reading levels over the summer, and let children choose books that catch their interest.

Students are asked to set their own reading goal and determine how many books they’d like to read this summer and keep track of those book titles.

Students not yet reading independently may count books read to them.

When a student reaches his/her reading goal, they can bring the completed

book log back to the library to receive a ticket to the free Pizza and Pool Party from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

July 31 at the Maytag Pool.

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by Domino’s.

Students who turn in their completed book log

by July 31 will also receive a free kid’s meal from the Newton Culver’s Restaurant, a coupon for one free admission for a child to the Blank Park Zoo, and two tickets (one for a child, one for an adult) to the Iowa Cubs Homerun Reader game on Aug. 9.

From fact to fiction, Peters has been ordering new children’s books all year and has plenty of book recommendations for any reader.

“For preschoolers, I recommend Eric Carle’s books and Pete the Cat books, but we have thousands of picture books for this age group to choose from. For elementary age students, some of our most

popular books currently are Geronimo Stilton books, the 39 Clues series, Rick Riordan’s Lightning Thief books, and Diary of a Wimpy kid books,” Peters said.

Galaxy Zack is a new series that is very popular.

I always encourage kids to catch the classics as well, books like “Little House on a Prairie,” “Charlotte’s Web,” or a “Wrinkle in Time” are not to be missed.”

Registration forms can be picked up at the library or downloaded from the library website, www.newton.lib.ia.us. Forms may be printed and completed in advance to make for a more efficient registration process. For those unable to make it to the picnic may still register.

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Cardinal softball edged at end by Little Cyclones

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News AMES — For six and a half innings, Newton High’s Cardinal softball team did everything right in its 2015 season opener on the road. The Cardinals led host Ames Little Cyclones, 8-3, heading into the bottom of the seventh inning.

Unfortunately, the game got away from the Cardinals in that half inning. Ames took advantage of six hits and a couple of Cardinal errors to score six runs to win the game 9-8.

Ames’ Hannah Lindsey delivered a two-run single just past diving Newton shortstop Sydney Jenkins for the game-winning runs.

“We played hard and aggressive on the bases.

We mentally fell apart at the end,” said Kristina McNew, Newton head coach. “These girls will Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News bounce back on MonKari Adams rounds third base headed for home in a game last year. Adams is one of the veterans on the Newton High softball team in 2015. The Cardinals dropped a 9-8 day because they want to win.” decision Friday at Ames to open the season.

Newton (0-1) has its home opener Monday against Urbandale. The junior varsity plays at 6 p.m. followed by the varsity at 7:30 p.m. at the Berg Middle School softball field. Tuesday, Newton plays at Knoxville.

Eighth-grader Payton Maher got the starting nod in the pitching circle for Newton. Maher and the Cardinal defense kept the Little Cyclones in check until the bottom of the sixth inning. Maher gave way for fellow eighth-grader Anna Coyle.

Coyle started the seventh inning for Newton and was greeted by four hits. Coyle struck one out, but also walked a batter. Maher re-entered as pitcher with Newton leading 8-6. Ames continued its offensive assault to score three more runs for the win.

Maher took the loss, pitching 6 2/3 innings.

She allowed four runs on four hits and three

walks. Maher struck out six. Coyle pitched 1/3 inning, giving up five runs on four hits and one walk with one strikeout.

Newton scored five runs in the first inning.

Jenkins drew a lead-off walk and stole second base, then freshman Karley Leiker singled and went to second on an error.

With one gone, sophomore Bailey Davis had a base hit and freshman Audrey Lucas’ sacrifice drove in a run.

Freshman Kennedy Leiker connected for an RBI single. Juniors Fran Lucas and Kari Adams each were hit by pitches to load the bases.

Taylor Ryan, a freshman, drew a base-onballs to force in a run.

Jenkins worked her second walk of the inning to bring in the fifth run.

The Cardinals chased Ames starter Macee SOFTBALL | 8B

Cardinals beat Hawks, lose to Jaguars

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News ANKENY — Jordan Travis did whatever it took to help Newton High’s Cardinals produce a victory Saturday.

The Cardinal baseball team played two games — one against host Ankeny and one against Ankeny Centennial on the Northview Middle School field in Ankeny.

Travis got his first start on the mound of the 2015 season. He kept the Ankeny Hawks off balance in the batter’s box, allowing five hits and walking two.

He struck out seven.

Travis did not give up a run as the Cardinal defense played error-free behind him. The teams played five scoreless innings until Newton broke through in the top of the sixth.

Tyler Wood beat out

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Jeff Stanton connects for a single in Newton’s home opener last week. Stanton and the Cardinals beat Ankeny, 1-0, and lost 4-2 to Ankeny Centennial on Saturday at Ankeny. Newton is 2-1 on the season.

a hard hit ball to the Ankeny shortstop for an infield single. With one gone, Wood swiped sec-

ond and went to third on a throwing error by the Hawk catcher. Travis connected for a sac-

rifice fly to center field to drive in Wood.

“Jordan was in the zone all game. He threw

strikes (67 of 99 pitches). We played our game with solid defense behind Jordan and coming

up with a run when we needed it,” said Dustin Brisel, Newton head coach.

Along with Wood’s single, Newton got base hits from Michael Barr, Duncan Lee and Jeff Stanton.

Things didn’t go as well in the second contest. Newton dropped a 4-2 decision to Ankeny Centennial’s Jaguars.

“We were in the game. It was a 4-2 game in which both teams were putting the ball in play,” Brisel said. “They found a few more holes than we did. We made four errors that led to four runs. Coming away with a split against two very good teams is something I can live with. We were close in the second game with opportunities to score. We just didn’t get the hit we needed.”

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Abell ends prep career with 15th place finish at state meet

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — Colfax-Mingo senior Jimmy Abell set a goal at the beginning of the season to end his high school golf career at the state meet.

But as the season progressed, it was apparent that Abell would be able to do much more than that when he got on the big stage.

Unfortunately, the ball doesn’t always bounce the right way.

After posting a medal-contending score of 76 after round 1, Abell went backwards on the leaderboard with an 80 and finished with a tworound total of 156.

And even though things didn’t end the way he wanted them to, Abell still finished 15th out of 57 golfers in the Class 1A Boys’ State Golf Tournament at American Legion Me-

morial Golf Course.

“It wasn’t what I was hoping for. I came in with a score yesterday that put me in the mix for a medal, and I was great for eight holes (Saturday),” Abell said.

“The mental errors that I made put me out of reach for the top seven.”

The top-seven receive state medals. Abell was tied for 12th but just six strokes off the leader after Friday’s opening 18 holes.

He started off strong Saturday, shooting 1-over-par through his first eight holes.

Then a stretch of bogey-triple bogey-double-bogey ended his hopes for a top-10 finish.

“That’s what killed me. That’s seven strokes that I shouldn’t have had,” Abell said. “I probably would have been in the top five if I played those holes better.”

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Jimmy Abell chips onto a green at American Legion Memorial Golf Course in Marshalltown on Saturday during the Class 1A Boys State Golf Tournament. Abell shot a 156 over the two-day tourney and placed 15th overall.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Girls Golf Newton at Class 4A state, Marshalltown, 9 a.m., American Legion Memorial Golf Course Softball Urbandale at Newton, JV 6 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Keota, 6 p.m.

North Polk at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

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

Baseball Lynnville-Sully at Keota, 6 p.m.

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

Tuesday Girls Golf Newton at Class 4A state, Marshalltown, 9 a.m., American Legion Memorial Golf Course Baseball Bondurant-Farrar at Newton, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Albia, 7:30 p.m.

Softball Newton at Knoxville, 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Iowa Valley, 5 p.m.

PCM at Chariton, 7:30 p.m.

Girl’s Soccer Class 2A Region 4 Urbandale at Newton, 6 p.m.

Class 2A Region 7 PCM at Cedar Rapids Xavier, 5 p.m.

Wednesday Softball Newton at Pella Christian, 6 p.m.

Tri-County at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Roland-Story, 7:30 p.m.

CMB at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

Baseball Newton at Pella Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Tri-County at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Roland-Story, 7:30 p.m.

CMB at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Baseball Newton JV at Southeast Polk, 11 a.m.

Newton 9th at Ames, 12:30 p.m.

South Hamilton at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

North Polk at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

Softball Colfax-Mingo at Newton, 6 p.m.

CMB at Ogden, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at North Polk, 7:30 p.m.

Friday Baseball Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma, 6 p.m.

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

PCM at Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

Softball Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Saydel, 7 p.m.

Saturday Softball Newton, Lynnville-Sully at Oskaloosa tournament, 9 a.m.

PCM at Bondurant-Farrar tournament, 9 a.m.

Baseball Newton at Marshalltown, JV 3 p.m., Varsity 5 p.m.

Marshalltown at Newton 9th, 5 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo tournament, 10 a.m.

Mustang softball gets back on winning track

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News STORY CITY — Sophomore Katie VandeWall helped the Class 3A No. 11 Prairie City-Monroe softball team get back on the winning track on Friday night.

VandeWall had three hits, including two doubles, and drove in five runs to lead the Mustangs to a 13-0, five-inning road win over Roland-Story.

Sophomore Jayci Vos also had three hits, two RBIs and a stolen base and senior Molly Vignovich, senior MacKenna Van Veen, freshman Madison Foster and eighth-grader Avery Stock all had two hits, too. Sophomore Chelbie Gillespie went 1-for-2.

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Urbandale ousts CMB early with 10-0 win

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News URBANDALE — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls soccer program formed a sharing agreement with Colo-NESCO a few years back.

This year, the Raiders added players from West Marshall to the squad.

While there are positives to adding more players from other districts, the biggest negative may have come back to haunt CMB on Friday.

The Raiders got paired up with Urbandale in the opening round of the Class 2A Region 4 playoffs and the J-Hawks scored early and often in a 10-0 win at Frerichs Field.

Urbandale got three quick goals from its leading scorer Mallory Erbes and then seven others added to the scoring.

The game ended on a goal

by Jessie Hovey in the 62nd minute.

“When you have all the options of camps and club soccer and we are just trying to get it started, it makes it tough,” CMB coach Gary Cummings said. “I knew that when we took West Marshall that we would move up to a different bracket.”

The Raiders ended the season 0-13 and were shut out 11 times. It was the first time in Cummings’ 20 seasons as head coach that CMB went winless over the course of a season.

Urbandale improved to 7-11 after the win and will travel to No. 10 Newton (134) for a regional semifinal at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The J-Hawks played on the offensive attack for most of the night.

Erbes, who has 19 goals on

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior goalkeeper Lexi Breon tips the ball over the goal Friday during the Raiders’ Class 2A Region 4 quarterfinal match with Urbandale at Frerichs Field. Breon made double-digit saves in the match, but the J-Hawks prevailed 10-0.

the season, put the home team up 1-0 in the 2nd minute and then made it 2-0 three minutes later. Her third and final goal came just seven minutes into the match.

CMB trailed 7-0 at halftime.

Mackenzie Brees, Chelsey Sims and Hovey ended the match with a goal apiece in the first 22 minutes of the second half.

The J-Hawks used three different goalies and each had a save.

Emory Widlowski had a goal and two assists in the win for Urbandale, while Hovey

and Ally Richards each added a goal and an assist.

Lexi Breon, CMB’s senior goalkeeper, came in with 290 saves on the season and was busy again for the Raiders.

CMB was out-shot 33-3 in the game and Breon made 12 saves in her final game for the Raiders.

“The girls played hard all year long. We never knew positions at the beginning of the year and by the end of the year we knew positions, different runs and where to be at when we didn’t have the ball,” Cummings said. “I

think the girls had tremendous improvement. Now if we can build on that for next year we’ll be in good shape.”

Notebook Breon’s 290 saves ranks second in the state. … CMB scored three goals this season, both against PCM in 4-1 and 3-2 losses. … Urbandale had a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks and CMB was called for the only two fouls in the match.

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PCM shuts out STC, advances to regional semifinals

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News TAMA — The Prairie City-Monroe girls’ soccer team has had quite the turnaround from last season when it won just three games.

The Mustangs also are scoring goals at a much higher rate and the 4-0 win over South Tama County-East Marshall on Friday sent PCM to the Class 2A Region 7 semifinals.

Sophomore Abby Waddell scored twice and McKinzie Tjaden added a goal and an assist in the victory, the Mustangs’ seventh of the year.

“It was our best game of the year, and it was a good time to

do it,” PCM coach Bill Sowder said.

“The passing was great and we were much more aggressive.”

The Mustangs led the Waddell match 2-0 at halftime as Waddell scored both goals.

Tjaden made it 3-0 and Colfax-Mingo senior defender Kaylee Stubbs put the finishing touches on the win with her first goal of the year off a penalty kick.

It was Waddell’s fourth goal of the year. Tjaden now has a

team-high 11 goals and four assists.

Freshman McKeely Tjaden was the winner in goal for the Mustangs. She stopped eight shots and now has 209 saves on the year, which ranks 15th in the state.

PCM has won three of its last four games and the shutout over the Trojans was its fourth of the year.

The Trojans (0-19) were shut out for the 17th time this season.

“South Tama was really physical and borderline dirty,” Sowder said. “We didn’t back down though and stayed focused.”

The Mustangs advance to

the regional semifinals where they will meet fifth-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier. That match will be played at 5 p.m.

Tuesday in Cedar Rapids.

The Saints (7-7) are led by Katie Ives, who has 10 goals on the season but 14 players have at least one goal.

Of Xavier’s seven losses, five have been by two goals or less.

“They are good. We’ll have our hands full,” Sowder said.

“We’ll have to shadow (Ives) and slow her down if we’re going to have a chance to win.

We’ll give it a shot.”

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Balke’s clutch hit sends Raider baseball to walk-off win over Rams

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLLINS — Senior Seth Balke had just one hit in Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s baseball game against Greene County on Friday night.

But that one hit may have been the biggest hit of Balke’s prep carer.

With CMB trailing 2-1 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Balke hit a bases loaded, 3-2 count pitch to left field to give the Raiders a walk-off 3-2 win at home.

Spencer Gauch and Brad Ritter came around to score the game-tying and game-winning runs for the Raiders.

The three runs was enough for Brady Stover, who was dominant on the mound for CMB. The junior lefty allowed just four hits and two earned runs and struck out 15 in recording the complete-game win. Stover, who also walked four, went 2-for-4 a the plate, too.

Ritter was 2-for-3 and scored twice on offense. Gauch had one hit, walked once and scored a run in the win. Balke was 1-for-4 with the two big RBIs. Greene County needed five innings to beat Colfax-Mingo

12-0 and six innings to take down Prairie Cit y-Monroe 10-0 earlier in the week, but Stover silenced the Rams’ redhot bats.

G r e e n e Balke County drops to 2-1 overall and 2-1 in Heart of Iowa Conference play following the loss.

CMB, which is 1-1 overall and 1-1 in HOIC play, plays at PCM on Wednesday. The JV kicks things off at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Roland-Story 9, PCM 5 STORY CITY — The Norse plated three runs in the opening frame and PCM never recovered Friday.

The Mustangs (1-2 overall and 1-2 in Heart of Iowa Conference play) managed to cut the deficit to 3-2 with two runs in the third, but Roland-Story, a state tournament team a season ago, scored three more runs in the fourth and finished off the win with a single run in the fifth and two more in the sixth.

Chase Keuning led the PCM offense with two hits,

two RBIs and a run scored, while Austin Brown also had two hits and an RBI. Clay Cooper, Sheldon Speers and Jerod DeVries Keuning all had a hit apiece. Cooper and Speers each scored a run, while DeVries drove in two.

PCM scored one run in the fifth and two more in the sixth.

Gunnar Davis started and took the loss on the mound.

He allowed three hits, four runs — two earned — and struck out four while walking four over 3 2/3 innings.

Keuning and Trey Lindsay both pitched in relief. Keuning gave up three runs — two earned — on two hits in 1 2/3 innings, while Lindsay tossed the final 1 1/3 innings and allowed two earned runs on three hits.

PCM travels to Colfax-Mingo on Monday for a 7:30 p.m. varsity start. The Mustangs stay on the road Tuesday for a trip to Albia.

That non-conference contest begins at 7:30 p.m.

South Hamilton 8, Colfax-Mingo 5

JEWELL — The Tigerhawks lost a back-and-forth contest to South Hamilton on Friday night.

Eighth-grader Zarek Hill pitched into the fifth inning before taking the loss on the mound and he had an RBI double and infield single at the plate.

Reegan Van Dyke was on base three times with an RBI double and two walks, while Alex Lewis had an RBI double, Jarrod Nichols and Adam Teed each collected doubles and Jacob Buehrer recorded a single.

Teed and Lewis also pitched in relief.

“We’re getting closer,” Colfax-Mingo coach Seth Milledge said. “We’re getting better each time out and making strides as a team.”

Caleb Olson earned the win on the mound for the Hawks and went 2-for-4 with two RBIs at the dish.

Colfax-Mingo (0-2 overall, 0-2 in Heart of Iowa Conference play) hosts PCM at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The Tigerhawks travel to Roland-Story on Wednesday.

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Johnson makes history with 10th win at Dover DOVER, Del. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson pulled away on the final restart Sunday to win at Dover International Speedway and become the fifth NASCAR driver with 10 or more Sprint Cup victories at a single track.

Johnson led the final 23 laps, staying out on cold tires when other contenders made late race pit stops. The six-time series champion has 10 wins in 27 career starts on the concrete mile track. He needed five extra laps beyond the scheduled 400 because a late accident brought out the caution.

He has four wins this season, 74 in his career and has won at least four times in a season 11 times.

Johnson took his familiar spot in victory lane and took a quick, congratulatory phone call from team owner Rick Hendrick.

“I know what I’m capable of and felt just fine doing it,” Johnson said. “And, I’ve got a great rhythm. I’ve got great support at home.”

Kevin Harvick was second, followed by Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne and Aric Almirola.

No active driver owns a track like Johnson does Dover.

Johnson joined NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty (Martinsville-15, North Wil-

NASCAR Photo Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del.

kesboro-15, Richmond-13, Rockingham-11, Daytona-10), Darrell Waltrip (Bristol-12, Martinsville-11, North

Buescher claims Xfinity Series race at Dover DOVER, Del. (AP) — Chris Buescher stretched his fuel, connected with a teammate and held on to win the Xfinity Series race at Dover International Speedway on Saturday.

Buescher, the series points leaders, has emerged as the driver to beat in NASCAR’s second-tier series. He edged Chase Elliott for a win two weeks ago at Iowa Speedway and followed with his third career Xfinity win.

Buescher conserved enough fuel to drive a whopping 98 miles on his final run in the No. 60 Ford, a stellar effort for the Roush Fenway Racing driver.

“I was clutching it a lot those last 15 laps trying to save all we had there,” he said.

Owner Jack Roush was one of the first to congratulate Buescher.

He might have to play

peacemaker this week.

Buescher knocked fellow Roush driver Darrell Wallace Jr., also slowing to conserve fuel, out of the way late in the race to take the lead.

Wallace, who started on the pole, lost his left rear tire and was forced to pit. He led 52 laps and finished 17th.

“It’s my teammate, so I can’t really say much,” Wallace said. “I’m just saving fuel there and he runs over me.”

Matt Kenseth was second, followed by Regan Smith, Austin Dillon and Kasey Kahne.

Smith won a $100,000 bonus as the top finisher among the four designated in the series’ Dash 4 Cash race.

He’s now eligible for the $1 million prize should he again have the best finish among four drivers in the next three Dash races and wins the Darlington race.

MARSHALLTOWN SPEEDWAY Marshalltown Speedway Minute Man Printing Night May 29 results Coors Light IMCA Modifieds Feature - 1. 18J Jake Strayer (Newton); 2. 19 Jimmy Gustin (Marshalltown); 3. 2L Adam Larson (Ames); 4.

10K Ronn Laruitzen (Jesup); 5. 83G Josh Gilman (Earlham); 6. 26J Joel Rust (Grundy Center); 7. 21K Kyle Brown (State Center); 8. 43S Scott Simatovich (State Center); 9. 5G Gatlin Leytham (Ames); 10. 64ZC Brandon Leeman (Roland); 11. 12X Trent Jackson (Marshalltown); 12. 17R Derek Reimer (St. Anthony); 13. 12 Andrew Kinser (State Center); 14. 87 Joel Bushore (Boone); 15. 26 Brian Irvine (Oelwein); 16. K1 Kyle Krampe (Baxter); 17. 40RC Rod Clement (Rhodes) Miller Lite IMCA Stock Cars Feature - 1. 71 David Brandies (Wilton); 2. 25 Trent Murphy (Scranton); 3. 35 Donavon Smith (Lake City); 4.

93 Michael Jaennette (Newton); 5. 50 Robert Stofer (Jefferson); 6. 54 Robbie Merkle (Des Moines); 7. 3W Jeff Wollam (Marshalltown); 8. 5A Tyler Pickett (Boxholm); 9. 21K JD Kennedy (Ackley); 10. 50X Kevin Balmer (Garwin); 11. 16 Nick Thelen (Kellogg); 12. 94 Steve Meyer (Grundy Center); 13. 45 Matt Deaton (Newton) Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods Feature - 1. 3L Clint Luellen (Minburn); 2. 198 Sam Wieben (Dysart); 3. CH19 Colby Heishman (Brooklyn); 4. 67X Brandon Williams (Brooklyn); 5. 80J Jared Van Deest (Holland); 6.

8 Dusty Masolini (Des Moines); 7.

777 Jayme Duinink (Pella); 8. 22H Curt Hilmer (Dysart); 9. 25K Kevin Yearington (Des Moines); 10. 57R Ryan King (Montour); 11. 8X Tom

Lathrop (Ottumwa); 12. 9 Scott Williams (Atkins); 13. 02 James Lewis (Rochester Hills, MI); 14. 16 Austin Schuring (Newton); 15. 25 Travis Peterson (Gladbrook); 16. T17 Tom Rawlins (Kellogg); 17. 32N Neil Follett (Conrad) Toby K’s Hideaway IMCA Hobby Stocks Feature - 1. 3A Austin Luellen (Minburn); 2. 7B Eric Stanton (Carlisle); 3. 42T Tyson Overton (Carlisle); 4.

4X Gary Pfantz (State Center); 5. 5 Dustin Lynch (Boone); 6. T56 Tim Barber (Story City); 7. 83 Eugene Nicklas (Grinnell): 8. 81M Travis Merical (Marshalltown); 9. 88 CJ Dall (Marshalltown); 10. 17 Andy Peck (Newton); 11. 85M Dillon Million (Marshalltown); 12. 14T Mitchell Thomas (Marshalltown); 13. 500 Garrett Eilander (Newton); 14. 19 Nathan Gibson (Maynard); 15. 42Z Brandon Pitts (Ames) Mod Lites Feature - 1. 5J Jimmy May (De Soto); 2. 6 Mike Morrill (Altoona); 3. 17 Cory Sauerman (Grimes); 4. 11R Jason Whitehead (Nevada); 5. 64 Randy Bryan (Ames); 6. 99 Josh May (De Soto); 7.

46Z Bryan Zehm (Ames); 8. 82 Charlie Brown (Nevada); 9. 89 Travis Stensland (Nevada); 10. 88 Justin Rankin (Madrid); 11. 7 Erin Turner (Newton); 12.

4M David Simpson (Ankeny); 13. 17T Tanner Gottman (Grimes) Open Quads Feature - 1. 4 Travis Brandt; 2. 79 George Hood; 3. 415 Zach Brain; 4.

54 Tyler Owens; 5. 126 Josh Beukema; 6. 00 Richard Blom; 7. 14 Adam Streeter; 8. 19 Jamie Gilbert; 9. 922 Tyler Moore; 10. 70 Trinity Cupples; 11. 12 Dannon Daleske; 12. 20 David Petithory

Wilkesboro-10), Dale Earnhardt (Talladega-10) and David Pearson (Darlington-10) as drivers to win 10 races at a single track.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver swept Dover in 2002 and 2009 and also won races in 2005, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Harvick held a comfortable lead until the field was bunched on a late caution. Kyle Busch, who was in the top five, connected with Brian Scott to end the race for each driver. Busch, who poked his head inside Scott’s window for a chat, was unhurt in his second points race since he suffered leg and ankle injuries at Daytona.

Busch needs a win and to hit the top 30 in the points standings to become eligible for the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Harvick and Johnson both stayed out during cautions.

Johnson’s crew chief Chad Knaus gambled that the No. 48 Chevrolet was as stout on four cold tires as others would be on two or four fresh ones.

He was right. Johnson never lost control, even with two more cautions, including one that came after Clint Bower, Denny Hamlin and Kurt Busch all tangled on the track.

Casey Mears wrecked to bring

Softball Continued from Page 2B two hits and struck out two over three innings. Senior Rachel Freland allowed two hits and struck out one over the final two innings.

The Mustangs (2-1 overall, 2-1 in Heart of Iowa Conference play) travel to Colfax-Mingo on Monday.

The JV-varsity doubleheader begins at 5:30 p.m.

South Hamilton 9, Colfax-Mingo 0 JEWELL — Ady Wintermote homered at the plate and allowed just two hits in the circle as South Hamilton (1-1, 1-1) shutout the Tigerhawks on Friday.

Wintermote went the distance and struck out two in earning the win. She was 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBIs at the plate. Kayla Lucas also had two hits, three runs and two RBIs, while Alyssa Hegland chipped in two hits, two runs and two RBIs. Greene County 5, CMB 2 COLLINS — The Raiders

out the final caution with three laps remaining.

“I was trying to be smart with my line and I guess guys on two tires weren’t all that fast,” Johnson said. “The No. 4 (Harvick) and I did just fine on old tires and held those guys off.”

Martin Truex Jr. led the most laps (131) for the third straight race, yet failed again to win. He was sixth.

Tony Stewart was as many as three laps down and finished 26th at the track where he last won a Cup race on June 2, 2013.

Stewart’s pit crew hustled to recover chunks of concrete in his stall. This was the second straight year there were broken slabs of concrete during the race. The race last June was stopped 160 laps into the race after Ryan Newman’s car knocked up hunks of concrete from the track.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has said he wanted Dover to ditch concrete for asphalt.

Earnhardt was among a small group of drivers that included Hamlin and Harvick who met with NASCAR officials on Saturday night to discuss issues in the sport, including safety.

“It was a good, positive meeting,” Harvick said.

couldn’t hold a 2-0 lead against the Class 3A No. 5 Rams on Friday night.

CMB scored one run in the first and another one in the sixth but Greene County rallied to win with five runs in the top of the seventh.

“This one was a heartbreaker,” CMB coach Troy Houge said. “We controlled the game until the last inning.”

The Raiders out-hit Greene County 7-6 but still lost.

And the ending overshadowed a strong game by Abbey Kahler. The sophomore was 3-for-3 at the plate with a home run, double and two RBIs at the plate and a six-hit performance in the circle.

Four of those six hits and two of her four walks came in the seventh inning.

CMB (1-3, 1-1) hosts HOIC rival North Polk in a JV-varsity doubleheader in Collins on Monday.

Action begins at 5:30 p.m.

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

Reddick wins NASCAR truck race at Dover DOVER, Del. (AP) — Tyler Reddick took the lead with seven laps left and held on to win the Camping World Truck Series race Friday night at Dover International Speedway.

Reddick passed Erik Jones to win for the second time this season.

Reddick also won the season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

“We were very patient,” Reddick said.

“We played it smart, kept it in one piece and we got it to victory lane in Dover.”

Daniel Saurez was second. Jones, who turns 19 on Saturday, finished third for his 11th career top-five finish. Saurez and Jones helped make it a 2-3 finish for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

Daniel Hemric finished fourth and defending series champion Matt Crafton was fifth.

The 19-year-old Reddick has won 2 of 6 races driving for Brad Keselowski Racing this season.

“It’s a good way to get the season going for us,” Reddick said.

Jennifer Jo Cobb was called to the NASCAR hauler after she left her truck and walked up the track with the race under a caution. Cobb waved her arms and gestured toward Reddick.

She believed he was responsible for the accident that knocked her out of the race.

NASCAR barred its drivers last year from approaching the track or moving cars after an incident during the race.

The change came after 20-year-old driver Kevin Ward Jr. was struck and killed by Tony Stewart’s car during a sprint car race in upstate New York on Aug. 9.

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In 1898, Howard Snyder, a rural Austin, Minnesota farm boy accepted an offer from Frederick L. Maytag to start working at the Parsons Band Cutter & Self Feeder Company in Newton, Iowa. This marked the start of Snyder’s inventive career of nearly thirty years culminating in a series of innovations that propelled the Maytag name to the forefront as an iconic brand among washing machine manufacturers. Dr. Tom Hoover, a Newton Iowa historian, has written a book entitled How We Made The Gyrafoam: The Story of Two Midwestern Farm Boys Who Changed Washday Mondays Forever, which is now available for pre-order at the Newton Daily News. The book follows the life of Howard Snyder, raised near Rose Creek, Minnesota, and reveals the role Frederick L. Maytag, a farm boy from Laurel, Iowa, played as his benefactor and friend. Together these two outstanding men led The Maytag Company to the top of the washing machine world in 1926. Maytag once commented about Snyder that "90% of everything we make or improve upon is because of him." At the time of Snyder's death in 1927, Maytag lamented "I feel that I am losing a companion, my pal and dearest friend that I ever had." Take advantage of this opportunity to order your copy before the book goes on sale to the general public.

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Michelle Williams - (resignation) - Secretary (PreK) (EH) effective June 5, 2015 Cook moved, Padget seconded to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Padget, Elbert, Friedman, Perrenoud Nays: Perrenoud Open Forum Sarah Prendergast spoke about the cutting of AP Biology/Chemistry, and Computer Bio-Med, Programming classes Carrie Garrett spoke about the reconfiguration timeline and class size Jake Bennett spoke about the status of AP classes Caitlynn Antle spoke about taking away block classes and the Bio-Medical class Mike Jacobsen spoke about High School curriculum Representative Student Reports - No report Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, and community campus, activities were reported.

Attendance and Enrollment Report - current total enrollment (effective 05/15/15) is 2,975 with Aurora Heights having top attendance (95.48%).

Learning, Leadership, and Business Bob District Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Design Development for the Newton Community School District Administration Center as Presented by FRK Architects + Engineers, and Authorization to Proceed with Construction Documents - ACTION #9605 Dave Briden (FRK) presented a District Administration Center Remodel Design Development (May 18, 2015) document showing most recent design revisions with exterior Options 1 There was and 2 offered. discussion on cost, project funding, bidding process, and project schedule. proposed Elbert moved, Clark seconded, to approve the design as presented and to proceed with construction documents, with exterior Option 1.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Thomas Jefferson Elementary Campus Report Lisa Sharp (Principal) and Tom Bartello (SAM) reflected on the School Administration Manager (SAM) Program for the 20142015 School Year, and showed progress meeting instructional goals.

Newton Senior High School Campus Report Bill Peters (Principal) shared recent accolades received by NHS. Teachers Mark Burnett, Chris Forsyth, and Ann Nelson spoke on the design and delivery of standards-based instruction, unit organizers, and various of professional content development days.

Certify Class of 2015 Graduates for Newton High School and Basics & Beyond ACTION #9606 Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared that there are 207 graduates in the Class of 2015 177 (NHS) and 30 (Basics & Beyond).

Cook moved, Perrenoud seconded to certify the Class of 2015 graduates as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Teacher Leadership and Compensation Grant (TLCG) Committee Report Deborah Rose gave an update on the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Grant and a timeline working toward the October 2015 submittal deadline - with implementation in the 2016/2017 school year. Board Members were invited to request a draft of the grant application prior to presentation at the June 8, 2015 board meeting.

Consideration of Continuing for Agreement Disclosure Filing Assistance Services with Public Financial Management, Inc. - ACTION #9607 Gayle Issac, Director of Business presented an Services, Agreement for Filing Assistance Services with Public Financial Elbert moved, Management.

Clark seconded to approve the agreement.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Consider School Year For Implementing Reconfiguration Superintendent Bob Callaghan facilitated discussion on a proposed timeline for reconfiguration implementing logistics, Smarter including Balance, possible costs and funding sources, renovation vs. of new Berg construction Complex, and bonding issue.

Cook moved, Friedman seconded to consider the 2017school year for 2018 reconfiguration - ACTION #9608 Ayes: Cook, Friedman - Nays: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Padget, Perrenoud Elbert moved, Perrenoud seconded to consider the 2016-2017 school year for reconfiguration ACTION #9609 Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Padget, Perrenoud - Nays: Cook, Friedman Update on 2015 - 2016 Employee Assignments Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared an update on 2015 - 2016 staffing assignments for certified and classified personnel as of 18, 2015 showing May reassignments, reductions, and positions on hold due to budget projections for FY 2016.

Update on Negotiations Superintendent Bob Callaghan gave an overview of revenue and expenditures for FY 2016 and an update on negotiations. There was discussion on the budgetary impact of total compensation for the package scenarios Newton Community Education Association (NCEA), UE Local 898, and Meet and Confer Gayle Isaac, employees.

Director of Business Services, gave projections on the district's change in financial position in regards to fund balance and spending authority.

Business Service Report Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9610 Elbert moved, Clark seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Business Services Update - no report New Business - Old Business Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary Upcoming Events: .Graduations Basics & Beyond (May 21) and NHS (May 24) Future Meeting Dates: Special Board Meeting (May 26), Board Facilities Meeting (June 3), Regular Board Meeting (June 8) Adjourn - ACTION #9611 Perrenoud moved, Padget seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM. Minutes Mailed June 1

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Classifieds Public Notices Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Newton High School Multi Purpose Room May 18, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (arrived 6:40), Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Callaghan, Christine Bob Dawson, and Gayle Isaac.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Tom Bartello, Jake Bennett, Melissa Bennett, Dave Briden (FRK), Jason W. Brooks (Newton Daily News), Mark Burnett, Jolene Comer, Ruth DenHartog, Kim Didier, Jen Elbert, Carol Farver, Chris Forsyth, Greg Forsyth, Carrie Garrett, Jim Gilbert, Eric Grabe, Barb Hackworth, Brenda Hodnett, Lois Holmes, Sarah Jackson, Michael Jacobsen, Amy Jolivette, Colby Lawson, Joseph Malsom, Tanya Michener, Mike Myers, Rishell Myers, Ann Nelson, Lienne Pak, Larry Pauley, Bill Peters, Jodi Morgan-Peters, Jim Jennifer Prendergast, Rachel Prendergast, Prendergast, Sarah Prendergast, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Todd Schuster, Cara Schwarz, Sandy Scotton, Laura Selover, Lisa Sharp, Doug Sherwood, Jennifer Sherwood, Mureema Solberg, Sonny Swank, Randy Van (KCOB), and Austin VanBrogen.

Communications Superintendent Callaghan directed audience members to www.newtoncsd.org to reference the informational board packet.

School Board Members and Student Representatives were recognized for their service. A communication was received regarding property.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9602 Perrenoud moved, Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Clark Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9603 Ashley Carter - (contract) Assistant Volleyball Coach (BMS) - effective 2015-2016 School Year Jenna Pierce - (contract) Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor (NHS) - effective 2015-2016 School Year Kara Avis - (involuntary transfer) - from K Teacher (BE) to PreK Teacher (EH) - effective 20152016 School Year Clarissa Bloom - (involuntary transfer) - from Nurse (TJ) to Nurse (NHS) - effective 20152016 School Year Regina Gill (involuntary transfer) - from SPED Teacher (BE) to SPED Teacher (TJ) effective 2015-2016 School Year Hendrickson Stefanie (involuntary transfer) - from 1st Grade Teacher (TJ) to 2nd Grade Teacher (TJ) - effective 20152016 School Year Allison Morgan - (involuntary transfer) - from K Teacher (TJ) to 3rd Grade Teacher (TJ) effective 2015-2016 School Year Chris Mullins - (involuntary transfer) - from SPED Teacher (TJ) to SPED Teacher (WW) effective 2015-2016 School Year Jenny Verwers - (reassignment) - from SPED Teacher (AH & WW) to 4th Grade Teacher (AH) effective 2015-2016 School Year Steve Weeks - (reassignment) from Cross Country Coach (BMS) to Boys Head Cross Country Coach (NHS) - effective 20152016 School Year Tom Bartello - (resignation) Boys Head Cross Country Coach (NHS) - effective end of 20142015 School Year Sarah Curry - (resignation) Teacher (NHS) Science effective end of 2014-2015 School Year Brian Smith - (resignation) Football Coach (BMS) - effective end of 2014-2015 School Year finding qualified (pending replacement) Elizabeth Stock - (volunteer) Volunteer Softball Coach (NHS) effective 2014-2015 School Year Padget moved, Elbert seconded approve the Certified to Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Abstain: Clark Classified Personnel - ACTION #9604 Mary VanFleet - (agreement) Crossing Guard (TJ) - effective May 1, 2015 Tara Allen - (involuntary transfer) - from Paraprofessional (NHS) to Health Paraprofessional (TJ) effective 2015-2016 School Year Tom Weeks - (involuntary transfer) from At Risk (NHS) to Paraprofessional (NHS) Paraprofessional effective 2015-2016 School Year Melinda Worthington transfer) to (involuntary Secretary (AH) - effective 20152016 School Year (will continue as secretary for Ed Services) Larry Wylie (involuntary transfer) - from Night Head Custodian (NHS) to Head Custodian (EH) - effective June 1, 2015 Michelle Williams - (resignation) - Secretary (PreK) (EH) effective June 5, 2015 Cook moved, Padget seconded to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Padget, Elbert, Friedman, Perrenoud Nays: Perrenoud Open Forum Sarah Prendergast spoke about the cutting of AP Biology/Chemistry, and Computer Bio-Med, Programming classes Carrie Garrett spoke about the reconfiguration timeline and class size Jake Bennett spoke about the status of AP classes Caitlynn Antle spoke about taking away block classes and the Bio-Medical class Mike Jacobsen spoke about High School curriculum Student Representative Reports - No report Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, campus, and community activities were reported.

Attendance and Enrollment Report - current total enrollment

Newton Community School Board of Education Special Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 May 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM

Newton Community School Board of Education Special Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 May 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Christine Dawson, and Gayle Isaac.

Others Present: Jason W. Brooks (Newton Daily News), Josh Cantu, and Cody Muhs.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9612 Cook moved, Clark seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Public Hearing - (6:30 PM) Amendment of Current Budget - Fiscal Year 2014/2015 A public hearing was held at 6:30 PM regarding an Amendment of the Current Budget - Fiscal Year 2014/2015.

There were no verbal or written comments.

Learning, Leadership, and District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of the 2014/2015 Budget Amendment - ACTION #9613 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, explained two functionality codes of our total budget Non-Instructional Programs and Total Other Expenditures.

Mr. Isaac explained the need to adjust estimates of expenditures as follows: Non-Instructional Programs - from $1,406,000 to $1,606,000 and Total Other Expenditures from $3,237,855 to $5,404,480. Perrenoud moved, Padget seconded to approve the 2014/2015 budget amendment as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Adjourn - ACTION #9614 Elbert moved, Cook seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:37 PM. Minutes Mailed June 1

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RALPH L. "BUD" HOAGLAND, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR 036679 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RALPH L. "BUD" HOAGLAND, Deceased, who died on or about March 6, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of May 2015, the last will and testament of RALPH L. "BUD" HOAGLAND, deceased, bearing date of the 28th day of January 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Todd E. Hoagland 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 identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 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 Todd E. Hoagland, Executor of estate 3701 2nd Street #39, Coralville, Iowa 52241 Date of second publication: 8th day of June 2015.

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

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Seasonal Employment The Jasper County Engineer is seeking qualified applicants to fill the seasonal position for Skilled Laborer within Secondary Roads Dept. Duties will vary with focus on sign replacement and roadside vegetation. A valid Iowa CDL and chemical application experience is preferred.

Applications and a job summary can be found at www.co.jasper.ia.us or picked up at the Human Resources Office located at: 115 N 2nd E in North Newton, Iowa 50208 Applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday June 5, 2015 EOE

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The laser focus of the Scorpio moon rules the morning, and there’s an auspicious lunar trine to Venus, as well, making the a.m. hours the perfect time to get clear on what you’d like to bring into your world during tomorrow’s Sagittarius full moon. This is like the locker room speech before the big game or the backstage huddle before show time.

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yours will be especially helpful to your life. August features a lovely mystery. September has you contemplating a major change. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 15, 3, 33 and 16.

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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.

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you can learn from what happened.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You don’t have to know everything about art to know what you like. The same goes for music, food and people. You’ll sample many delights and land on a few favorites.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You may realize that you are developing certain expectations of a relationship. This is a good time to check them against reality to make sure you’re wanting something that’s reasonable.

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Sports

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Lynnville-Sully softball stays undefeated

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News ALLEMAN — Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks experienced something Saturday for the first time this season — the Hawk softball team trailed an opponent.

North Polk’s Comets shot out to a 4-0 lead on the Hawks after two innings in the opening game of the North Polk tournament.

The Class 1A eighth-ranked Hawks responded with three runs in the third inning and one in

top of the fourth to tie the game up. The Comets pushed across a go-ahead run in their half of the fourth inning.

Down 5-4, Lynnville-Sully’s offense took off in the sixth and seventh innings. The Hawks plated five runs in the sixth and three more in the seventh on their way to a 12-6 win.

Lynnville-Sully connected for 17 hits in the game while North Polk had 12 hits off winning pitcher Madison Rasmusson.

Rasmusson did not issue a walk and struck out 10 batters.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Brenna Lanser is back at third base for Lynnville-Sully as the Hawks open the season at 5-0 with a sweep of games at Saturday’s North Polk tournament.

State Continued from Page 1B Shooting seven shots better would have indeed put him in a tie for fifth with Alta-Aurelia’s Josh McCormick, who finished with a 149.

But it was still a season to be proud of for Abell, who had never participated in the state meet and never played the American Legion course.

“He’s been pretty steady all season, scoring in the 70s all season,” first-year Colfax-Mingo golf coach David Brahn said. “He’s had a really good year. It was our goal to get here and then go from there.

“He had what I thought I was a good starting round on a course that he had never seen before. We were hoping to make a bigger move today. He just had a couple of shots that didn’t go his way and it’s hard to recover after that.”

For the second straight season, the 1A individual champion was a freshman. Winfield-Mt. Union’s Kaleb Hagge won the title with a two-day score of 145.

Last year’s champion, sophomore Chris Cooksley of East Buchanan, finished in a tie for third with a 147.

Led by individual runner-up Logan Capesius, Algona Bishop Garrigan defended its team title with ease.

Capesius, another sophomore, was one shot back of Hagge with a 146 and Garrigan shot 604 as a team and bettered state runner-up East Buchanan (624) by 20 strokes. New London (640) claimed the final team trophy in third.

Tying Cooksley in

Rasmusson also went 3-for-5 at the plate with a home run and two base hits, driving in two runs.

Shelby Davis was 3-for-5 with a single, a double and a home run with four RBIs. Kasiah Ehresman ripped out four singles in five at bats and stole two bases.

Lysandra James hit two singles and a double in four plate appearances for Lynnville-Sully. Lizzy Van Manen had a single and a double. Brenna Lanser singled, stole two bases and had an RBI. Maria Rasmusson singled.

Later Saturday, the Hawks avenged their only regular-season loss of 2014. They defeated Ballard 6-2, which was the final of last year’s contest but in the Bombers’ favor.

The teams were locked in a 2-2 battle from the first inning until the fourth. Lynnville-Sully scored four runs in the fourth and made the four-run lead hold up for the victory.

Rasmusson allowed two runs on 10 hits and two walks. She struck out two. Rasmusson singles, stole two bases and drove in run for the Hawk offense.

Lanser singled and doubled while Ehresman hit two singles.

Davis, Lizzy Van Manen, Lysandra James and Bayli Van Manen each had a single.

Lynnville-Sully (5-0) goes to Keota Monday for a South Iowa Cedar League contest.

Lynnville-Sully’s softball and baseball teams were to have played Friday against English Valleys, but the games were rained out.

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

Softball Continued from Page 1B Buss out of the circle after two outs in the first inning. Ames brought in Caitlin Barker, who eventually got the pitching win.

Still up 5-3, the Cardinals responded with three runs in the top of the seventh inning.

Davis and Audrey Lucas had back-to-back singles with Lucas stealing second base.

Kennedy Leiker ripped a RBI single followed

Baseball Continued from Page 1B Ankeny Centennial jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the end of the first inning. Newton came back to produce two runs in the second.

With one out, Lee drew a walk, then Tristan Peters ripped a two-out single to right field. The runners moved to third and second on a passed ball.

Mike McCormick’s double to right field drove in two runs.

Three errors by Newton allowed a run to score in the third to put Ankeny Centennial up 4-2.

Newton had two on and two out in the fifth and two one and no outs in the sixth, but couldn’t score.

Wood (1-1) took the loss after pitching

by Fran Lucas reaching on an error. Adams walked and Ryan drove in another run on a sacrifice fly.

Davis, Audrey Lucas and Kennedy Leiker each had two singles in the game. Jenkins doubled. Karley Leiker and Maher had a single apiece.

The Newton junior varsity claimed a 6-2 win Friday. Newton’s freshmen beat Ames, 15-8.

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three innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits and two walks. Stanton pitched three innings in relief, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks and striking out four.

“Tyler had a decent outing and only gave up two earned runs tonight. Jeff came in and threw strikes for us. He shut them down using his curve ball and fast ball pitches,” Brisel said.

Drew Stout had the only other hit, a single, for Newton in the game.

Newton (2-1) hosts Bondurant-Farrar Tuesday at Woodland Park, then opens Little Hawkeye Conference play at Pella Christian Wednesday.

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third with a 147 was senior Wes Buntenbach of Belmond-Klemme.

“It was a good experience. I was nervous.

You want to play your best. Hopefully it will help me mentally,” Abell said.

The mental game is what Abell and Brahn thinks hurt the Tigerhawk senior the most.

After Abell made birdie on No. 10 to draw even, a bogey followed and then he struggled to stop the bleeding.

“The mental game was a factor. It was playing mind games with him,” Brahn said. “He was maybe swinging too hard to make up some ground. He knew he Troy Hyde/Daily News had to post a low score Colfax-Mingo senior Jimmy Abell shot a 76 on Friday and an 80 on Saturday during the Class 1A Boys State Golf today to have a chance. Tournament at American Legion Memorial Golf Course in Marshalltown. Abell’s two-day score of 156 put him in 15th That was in the back of overall. his mind.”

Abell added, “It’s not a hard course. But if you let a couple holes get to you, it doesn’t allow you to play your best.”

Abell wasn’t the only golfer who fared worse Saturday then he did Friday.

Of the top seven medal winners, only two had better second-round scores, including champion Hagge.

Notebook Next up for Abell is the Junior PGA circuit that will take place all over Iowa and Illinois this summer. After that, Abell plans to walkon to the golf team at Iowa State. … Garrigan claimed four of the top 11 individual spots in collecting its second straight 1A title. … Alta-Aurelia was fourth as a team with a 649, followed by Grundy Center (657), Griswold (663), Earlham (670) and Starmont (671).

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

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Jimmy Abell watches a tee shot during the Class 1A Boys State Golf Tournament at American Legion Memorial Golf Course in Marshalltown on Saturday.