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McNeer gets 10 years on charge in meth death case

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Matthew A. McNeer, 29, of Newton has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class C felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver charge in connection with the death of Steven Petro, who died after purchasing meth from McNeer.

McNeer also was sentenced June 20 to pay $16,232.18 in restitution to Petro’s wife and a $1,000 fine plus court costs. He is scheduled to appear in court on a McNeer second charge in the case — involuntary manslaughter — at 9:30 a.m.

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Newton police responded to a report of an unresponsive male, identified as Petro, at 3:55 a.m. Feb. 5 at 213 W. Third St. S. in Newton.

During an investigation, authorities

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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Prairie City’s annual Prairie Days celebration beat the weather forecast and brought hundreds of people from around the county to the city’s downtown square over the weekend. Planners were concerned rain would wash out Saturday’s planned events, but with the exception of the Prairie Days Parade, Saturday’s festivities were dry and the evening concert was moved to UpTown Restaurant and Lounge. Above: Members of the Central Iowa Garden Tractor Pull entertain crowds Saturday west of the city square.

Right: Noah Clark and Braden Phifer of Prairie City practice for the Prairie Days Bags Tournament.

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Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty’s request for three additional deputies for his office was originally approved on May 20 and now, the first of those three, Ryan Engle, is up for consideration by the Jasper County Board Supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting.

“As I prefaced earlier this year, I sent a staffing request to the board for consideration to add certified deputy positions ... I felt I had some good numbers to show that we were well below not only the national average, but the state average,” Halferty told the board in May. In addition to providing the board with statistics on the disparity between his office and similar sized county sheriff ’s offices, Halferty explained to the board that this method would be the most effective way to protect the Jasper County Courthouse.

After a March incident in the Madison County Courthouse, Judge Arthur Gamble, the Chief Justice of the 5th District of Iowa — which Jasper County

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belongs to — made it a mandate that all courthouses in the district needed to make drastic improvements to its security measures.

Halferty felt by having more bodies his office could have a deputy dispatched to the courthouse for security and still be able to handle the various calls his office receives effectively. He said this measure would also prevent the county from having to lockdown the courthouse making it a less friendly environment for visitors.

“I’m not sure any of us in here want that,” Halferty said in May of the lockdown measures. “This is Jasper County, Iowa. We want this to be a friendly building. But on the other hand, what if we have a Madison County Courthouse issue — which could happen any day? So this is the battle we’ve been fighting.”

One of Halferty’s current deputies, Aaron Groves, applauded the board’s decision to approve of more deputies in a letter published in the Daily News in May. SUPERVISORS See Page 5A

‘WINDerful’ Tales

Zach Johnson/Daily News The Jasper County Historical Museum hosted an open house to celebrate the official opening of Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area’s award winning display “WINDerful Tales” on Sunday.

Grant committee members Delores Butler, Mary Ann Iske and Linda Perrenoud are pictured in front of the wooden windmill with Silos & Smokestacks Program Director Candy Streed. The wooden windmill project was started by Dale Harsha. See another photo on page 5A.

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Zach Johnson/Daily News Newton Girls Softball Association players and special needs students from around the community are pictured after NGSA’s fifth annual SNAGIT game on Sunday at the Newton YMCA. The event invites special needs students to play a three-inning game with the NGSA players. The participants danced to music between innings played by NGSA acting President Chris Anderson of Music Unlimited DJ Service.

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JCCO to host paddling adventure Tuesday Jasper County Conservation Board will be hosting a Wagaman Mill paddling adventure. from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday for kids ages 12 to 16.

There will be a $5 charge for the event.

The group will meet at the Holmdahl Park in Kellogg at 8:30 a.m., and parents can plan to pick up children at 2 p.m. in Lynnville at the mill. Lunch will be provided along with other activities upon arrival at the mill.

For more information or to register, contact the Jasper County Conservation office at (641) 792-9780 or dcupples@iastate.edu

Golden K Kiwanis set to meet Tuesday The Newton Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Hy-Vee meeting room.

The program will be Lt. Gov. Div. 10 Rev. Thomas Lloyd with an update on Kiwanis and also Russ Clayton, Facts about Iowa.

Anyone interested learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest.

For more information call Lt. Gov. Rev. Thomas Lloyd at (641) 792-3612.

Submitted Photo Pictured (from left) are Denny Hammer, Brian Healy, Dick Wobst, Dan Heaberlin and Chuck Hanson, the hardy volunteer crew that worked on and got the Minneapolis Steam Engine up and running after being winterized last fall.

Steam engine up and running Skip Richards Special to the Daily News On Saturday, July 21, volunteers met at the Historical Museum for one hour of instructions

by Brian Healy on the operation of,and the safety procedures necessary in the operation of the Jasper County Historical Museum steam engine.

After the class room instructions, the volunteers went to the engine house to work on the steam engine. Several hours were spent replacing seals and checking gauges and greasing and oiling appropriate places on the engine.

The next step was to fill the boiler with cold water and pressure test the whole water-steam

Rotary Club meets Tuesday The Newton Rotary Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the DMACC Newton Campus upstairs banquet room.

The program will be presented by Adam Otto on the Iowa Pork Board. Anyone interested in attending and learning more about the Newton Rotary Club are welcome.

For more information or to make reservations for lunch call Craig Armstrong at (641) 521-5455 or Brendan Lamont at (641) 7925252.

Newton Noon Kiwanis to meet Wednesday The Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton, for lunch and a program by Allyson Parmon of the Jasper County Extension office.

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 Bob Lane at (641) 831-3152. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

system at 150 psi. In operation the steam engine would operate at 100 psi. Any leaks were addressed and the steam engine was ready for the Sunday, July 22, firing off.

On Sunday, July 22, the water tanks were filled and the fire box was filled with wood and lighted.

After about 45 minutes the steam was up the engine driven outside. If you have never seen a steam engine running, there is lots of noise and steam is coming out of the stack and steam is coming out of various parts on the engine. Fly wheels are spinning, pistons are flying back and forth and a loud chuck, chuck, sound is heard. It is an awesome sight and sound.

The Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company built the Steam Traction Engine, number 8651 in 1915. The steam engine is rated at 20 horse power. Its length is 22.5 feet, width 8 feet and height 10.5 feet. The highway speed is approximately three mph. Operating weight, with 200 gals of water, is 26,700 pounds, which is over 13 tons.

An extra treat was a stew which was cooked, in a Dutch Oven, on the very hot engine.

The steam engine will be running in the Newton Fourth of July parade. See the steam engine close up between 1 and 4 p.m.

May 1 through Sept. 30 at the Jasper County Historical Museum.

Loebsack to meet with veterans Wednesday U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack announced he will bring his Serving Those Who Served tour to Newton at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday to the American Legion Post 111 in Newton.

The forum will give veterans and their families an opportunity to speak directly with Loebsack.

Staff also will be on hand for veterans to seek assistance if they are having issues with the veterans administration or any federal agency. Loebsack will be joined by representatives from local veteran service organizations, Jasper County Veterans Affairs

officers and other groups.

“I strongly believe that there is no greater responsibility we have as a nation than to ensure our service members have the support, equipment, and training they need to safely carry out their mission,” he said.

Loebsack will also hold forums in Knoxville, Muscatine, Iowa City, Ottumwa, Ft. Madison, Burlington, Davenport, Clinton and Washington.

Veterans, their families and friends are invited to attend.

Academic Achievements

Enjoy the lake and stay safe on the water all summer

Ambrose University Emily Hoebelheinrich and Leah Norcross of Newton have been named to the St. Ambrose University Dean’s List for the spring 2014 term.

Iowa State University Sam Ellis of West Des Moines was named to Iowa State University’s Dean’s List for spring 2014.

The Corps of Engineers reminds the public to be safe around the water as you head out to lake this summer. No matter what you have planned — boating, sailing, swimming or fishing — remember to wear a life jacket

every time. Life jackets can save lives but they only work if you wear them, so put them on before leaving shore. While boating, be aware of other boaters, and remember that boating and drinking don’t mix. Know your

limitations, wear a life jacket, and always swim with a buddy.

For more information, visit www.lakeredrock.org or contact the Corps of Engineers office at (641) 828-7522 or (641) 6288690

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UAW Hall • 1813 1st St. N., Newton, IA Car Show starts at 12 p.m. til 4 p.m.

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Obituaries

Anna Jean Halter June 26, 2014 Anna Jean Halter, 86, of Newton died Thursday evening, June 26, 2014, at her home in Newton.

A funeral service for Jean will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 2 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rev. Randy Bates and Rev. Jarrin Lucas will be conducting the services.

A visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Jean’s name are being designated.

Jean was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Russell, the daughter of Tom

McDonald and Hazel (Duckwarth) McDonald. She had attended rural country school. In 1947, Jean was united in marriage with Wilbur Blaine Halter in Baxter. She was employed by the local school district in food service, retiring in 1989. She devoted her life to her husband and family, and was a long time member of the Bible Missionary Church. She enjoyed her family, outdoors, her

Ernest Bell June 29, 2014 Ernest Bell, 75, of Newton, died

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Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wilbur on Aug. 30, 2010; and two brothers, Clell McDonald and Frank McDonald.

Those left to honor Jean’s memory include her daughters, Linda James (Earl), Joyce Behrens ( Joe) and Mary Sloan (Dennis), all of Newton; her son David Halter (Bev) of Des Moines; her six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; her sister Donna Schnieder ( James), and brother Robert McDonald (Karen), all of Chariton; and her best friend, Libby her dog.

Online condolences may be left at www. pencefh.com.

Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

‘Designing Women’ star Meshach Taylor dies Meshach Taylor, who played a lovable ex-convict surrounded by boisterous Southern belles on the sitcom “Designing Women” and appeared in numerous other TV and film roles, died of cancer at age 67, his agent said Sunday. Taylor died Saturday at his home near Los Angeles.

Taylor got an Emmy nod for his portrayal of Anthony Bouvier on “Designing Women” from 1986 to 1993. Then he costarred for four seasons on another successful comedy, “Dave’s World,” as the best friend of a newspaper humor columnist played by the series’ star, Harry Anderson.

Taylor’s movie roles included a flamboyant window dresser in the 1987 comedy-romance “Mannequin” as well as “Damien: Omen II.” The Boston-born Taylor started acting in community shows in New Orleans, where his father was dean of students at Dillard University. He continued doing roles in Indianapolis after his father moved to Indiana University as dean of the college of arts and sciences.

After college, Taylor got a job at an Indianapolis radio station, where he rose from a “flunky job” to Statehouse reporter.

Resuming his acting pursuit, he set up a black arts theater to keep kids off the street, then joined the national touring company of “Hair.” His acting career was launched.

After “Hair,” he became a part of

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the burgeoning theater world in Chicago, where he stayed until 1979 before heading for Los Angeles.

Taylor played the assistant director in “Buffalo Bill,” the short-lived NBC sitcom about an arrogant and self-centered talk show host played

by Dabney Coleman. It lasted just one season, 1983-84, disappointing its small but fervent following.

Seemingly his gig on “Designing Women” could have been even more short-lived. It was initially a one-shot.

“It was for the Thanksgiving show, about halfway through the first season,” Taylor said. But producer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason told him if the character clicked with audiences he could stay. It did. He spun comic gold with co-stars Jean Smart, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts and Delta Burke, and never left.

Meanwhile, his real life worked its way into one episode.

“We were doing some promotional work in Lubbock, Texas, and somehow Delta Burke and I got booked into the same hotel suite,” he said.

They alerted their respective significant others to the mix-up, then muddled through with the shared accommodations.

“When we got back I told Linda, and she put it into a show: We got stranded at a motel during a blizzard and ended up in the same bed!”

Taylor is survived by his four children and his wife, Bianca Ferguson.

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Newton Police Department • Aynn M. Coady, 23, of Newton was charged with driving while license suspended after authorities stopped her at 8:11 p.m. June 23 in the 500 block of North 19th Avenue East and determined her license was suspended.

She was released to appear in court.

• Michael J. Croy, 31, of Newton was arrested at 6:41 p.m. June 23 on a Des Moines warrant for probation violation after authorities located him at 2118 N. Fourth Ave. E. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Tony J. Farver, 54, of Newton was charged with driving while license suspended after authorities stopped him at 10:52 p.m. June 23 in the 300 block of First Avenue East and determined his license was suspended. He also was given a warning for no insurance and expired registration and was released to appear in court.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

23-year-old arrested in slaying of Muscatine man MUSCATINE (AP) — A 23-yearold man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a Muscatine man.

Muscatine County Attorney Alan Ostergren says Jordan Daufeldt was arrested on Sunday. Daufeldt is accused of killing 23-year-old Troy Ott. A news release from Ostergren’s office says officers were sent to a Muscatine address after a 911 call at 3:50 p.m. Sunday. They found Ott, who had been shot several times. He was pronounced dead later at Unity Point Trinity Hospital in Muscatine.

Daufeldt is being held without bail in Muscatine County Jail and is charged with first-degree murder.

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Police say Luke took oxygen tubing, towels, washcloths, medical on wrap, pulse oximeters, 27 alcohol wipes, and 15 packages of lubricant.

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Empty Nest

Liberal Arts At first glance I thought the email was a crank, some weirdo in a foreign country wanting money. The grammar was terrible, there were misspellings, and typos galore. I just about hit the delete button. Then I realized the email was from an acquaintance, a highly educated engineer. I had to reread the email several times to decipher what he wanted.

As a linguistics professor in college once told me, “You can have the greatest idea in the world, but if you can’t communicate, it’s worthless.”

Education in liberal arts (literature, lanBy Curt Swarm guage, art, music, phiGuest Columnist losophy, history, math, psychology, science), because of the lack of job opportunities, have taken a hit lately. I take personal affront to that, especially after reading the above email.

My degree is in English, and I’m proud of it. Contrary to what some career advisers are advising today, because of our high-tech digitized world, I would still recommend a liberal arts education, the cost of college education and employment opportunities be danged.

Let’s get one thing straight — I have never believed that the purpose of education was to secure a good job. Call me naive, but education for the sake of education is what I believed in. Still do. This philosophy has served me well.

When I graduated with my degree in English (non-teaching) from Iowa State University in 1975, strapped with guaranteed student loans totaling $14,000 (adjusted for inflation, that’s about the average for graduates today), and knowing full well that there were few jobs for a graduate with my degree, I went to work in a factory. Low and behold, guess what happened? I began getting promotions. Why? Because of my communication skills, honed through a liberal arts education. Factory management loved my interoffice memos, problem solving ability and report writing. Various positions I held within the factory environment: machine operator, machinist, supervisor, corporate policy writer, vendor certification, safety director, EEO Officer, and human resources administrator. By the way, the president of this very successful, high-tech company, had a degree in history.

That was career number one.

Career number two has been insurance sales. Once again, it was my communication skills (and work ethic) that made this a success. I typically started each day, not by memorizing sales pitches, but by reading — anything from fiction, to the Bible, to selfhelp books, to history: education for the sake of education. Knowledge is power.

Now, at the age of 66, and in semi-retirement, I’m not sure I could be enjoying life any more than I am right now. I write a weekly newspaper column that’s in some twenty-odd newspapers, have a photography studio, and have a blast making sculptures out of junk — all very liberal artsy.

My son and daughter both have great careers with their degrees in liberal arts. One of my friends along the way, with his graduate degree in medieval literature, was head of an IT department. No he didn’t write code, but he could sure communicate.

In our fast-paced world of high technology and crisscrossing crises (immigration, scandals in the IRS and VA, Iraq, Benghazi, global warming, healthcare, flight 370, Sgt. Bergdahl, drones, to name a few), you’d darn better hope (trust me on this one) that we have someone who can tell us the history of the subject and, most importantly, be able to communicate it, i.e. someone with a liberal arts education.

Speaking of art, I’m going to be the featured artist for the month of July at the Ft. Madison Area Art Association. There will be a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, in Ft. Madison. I will have my sculptures and photography on display — drop in and give me a story idea. Life is fun, thanks to a liberal arts education.

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at (319) 217-0526, email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com, or visit his website at www.empty-nest-words-photos-and-frames. com. Curt also reads his columns on www.lostlakeradio.com.

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Q&A on Checks and Balances Q: What’s significant about the recent ruling on the President’s use of recess appointments?

A: The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a definitive rebuke of President Obama for misusing authority delegated by the Constitution. The unanimous decision affirms fundamental constitutional boundaries that give an important reality check to the presidency. The Founders purposefully crafted the separation of powers, dividing authority among the executive, legislative and judicial branches to create an accountable system of checks and balances to curb government overreach. Ignoring more than two centuries of p r e c e d e n t , By Chuck Grassley the President United States Senator unilaterally filled vacancies at the National Labor Relations Board shortly after the New Year in 2012. The Supreme Court this summer struck down the calculated move that illegally circumvented the legislative branch by installing the positions without Senate approval. Despite twice making an oath to uphold the Constitution and faithfully execute the laws as President of the United States, this President recklessly and lawlessly thumbed his nose at Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution. It provides for only two ways in which Presidents may make appointments to public of-

fices that require congressional consent. In the first case, it authorizes the President to nominate and the U.S. Senate to give its advice and consent. In the second case, it permits temporary appointments when the Senate is in recess. But in this case, the President flouted the rule of law, overstepping his authority to secure the vacancies as he saw fit. Although the ruling doesn’t take away the possibility of recess appointments, it does prevent presidents from unilaterally violating the constitutional clause as a political tool to get their way.

Q: What was at stake in the case brought before the Supreme Court?

A: The separation of powers and our system of checks and balances hung in the balance. Thankfully, the unanimous ruling recalibrated the President’s unconstitutional power grab. The high court caught up with the President’s high-handed move, limiting future attempts to steamroll how the Senate conducts the people’s business. Let’s hope this teaches that the Constitution does not delegate imperial authority, nor permit the President to sidestep Congress with the use of a pen and a phone either. Consider a legal scholar who testified before Congress this year that “we are in the midst of a constitutional crisis.” Jonathan Turley, an inside-the-beltway law professor whose policy and political views align closely with the President’s, testified there has been a “massive gravitational shift of authority to the Executive Branch that threatens

the stability and functionality” of our system of government and that President Obama has accelerated this shift at an alarming rate. Through executive overreach, he says the President in a number of circumstances effectively has rewritten laws passed

by Congress and testified, “there is no license in our system to act” as the President has pledged to act ‘with or without Congress.’

Q: What signal should this send to the administration?

A: The separation of powers is not an optional theory of our system of self-government. It is an explicit framework that preserves freedom and liberty and protects our rights and representation. When nine Supreme Court Justices see eye to eye on a matter of constitutional law, the message ought to ring loud and clear. There’s a difference between advancing an agenda and operating above the law. Picking and choosing which federal drug, sentencing, immigration, environmental and health care laws to enforce based on a political calculus lacks as much moral authority to lead as failing to root out systemic flaws in the Internal Revenue Service or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Targeting taxpayers based on political views or letting down the men and women who served our country in uniform reflect a troublesome pattern of misplaced priorities and ineffective leadership. Let’s hope the recent Supreme Court ruling serves as a wake-up call to the White House to follow the rule of law, not operate above it.

Letter to the Editor

Most Iowans favor modernizing Iowa law on use of fireworks To the editor: Iowans will gather with lawn chairs and blankets in their communities to enjoy firework displays during the Fourth of July celebrations across the state. This is part of annual traditions for many Iowans. Despite a bipartisan effort to modernize a six-decade-old law during the 2014 Legislative session, it remains illegal for Iowans to celebrate this revered holiday by displaying fireworks.

Earlier this year, a Des Moines Register poll indicated nearly 56 percent of Iowans support lifting the ban on the sale of legal fireworks.

Despite boasting bipartisan support in the Senate State Government committee, Senate File 2294 failed to become law. This is a policy we are committed to work hard to get passed when the legislature returns in January 2015. That commitment to modernize our state laws and legalize the display of consumer fireworks in Iowa is attributed to a majority of Iowans supporting such an endeavor.

Senate File 2294 had several provisions which would allow fireworks to be safely regulated. Those stipulations would include prohibiting minors

from purchasing fireworks, giving local municipalities the ability to restrict fireworks and the fire marshal the ability to regulate fireworks in the case of droughts.

The fireworks ban was originally a result of a Depression-era fire created by a sparkler in the middle of a drought when temperatures were nearing 100 degrees.

There are also misnomers and myths surrounding the fireworks-related injuries. In fact, the number of fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. has decreased drastically — nearly 61 percent — from 1994 to 2011, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This decrease in reported injuries is noteworthy considering the use of fireworks increased nearly 100 percent during the same time period.

We remind Iowans that as we near the celebration of our independence, fireworks remain illegal in Iowa. Roughly 42 states have legalized some form of fireworks. We encourage all those who wish to have the same freedom to display fireworks, to please contact your legislators and let them know it is time for Iowa to join America in celebrating our Independence Day with fireworks.

Senator Jake Chapman, R-Adel Senator Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls

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Iowa Corn giving away $10,000 in prizes JOHNSTON — To celebrate the 8th running of the Iowa Corn Indy 300, Iowa Corn is giving away 300 VIP race day packages.

The VIP packages include tickets to the race, access to the Iowa Corn VIP tent with free food and drinks, limited edition race day T-shirts and time to socialize with other race fans. Other prizes include $25 ethanol gift cards from Kum & Go.

The 2014 Iowa Corn Indy 300, presented by DEKALB will be on Saturday, July 12, at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. This will be the eighth running of the Iowa Corn Indy sponsored event. IndyCars are powered by 85 percent ethanol with speeds more than 200 mph.

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ers about ethanol, specifically higher blends and E85,” said Shannon Textor, director of market development. “Being able to inform consumers about the Iowa farmers ability to produce corn for key markets including; livestock, ethanol and exports is extremely important.”

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“Several months ago, Sheriff John Halferty came to the board with documentation showing a need to add more deputies. You listened, looked at the facts and made a decision based on what is best for the citizens of Jasper County,” Groves wrote.

“Choosing to add more deputies is one that will be beneficial to the citizens of this county and will enhance the safety of all law enforcement officers within Jasper County. On behalf of the deputies at the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office and our families, we thank you.”

If Engle’s appointment is approved by the board, Halferty’s office would increase to 14 deputies and still have two more openings.

In other business: • Representatives from U.S. Communities, a bulk purchasing entity for governing boards, will make a presentation to the board and ask the county to consider becoming a member.

• Norman Van Zante, a citizen, will present his concerns over drainage issues.

• Jasper County Human Resources Director Dennis Simon will present a resolution for two seasonal employees for the Secondary Roads Department • Jasper County Deputy Auditor Teresa Arrowood will present an appropriations resolution for the 20142015 fiscal year.

• Six citizens are asking for fireworks permits.

• A liquor permit is being requested for the Baxter Fun Days truck and tractor pull.

Local residents check out ‘WINDerful Tales’

Zach Johnson/Daily News Citizens of Jasper County came to the Jasper County Historical Museum to see the new “WINDerful Tales” exhibit Sunday and learn how former and current residents harnessed the wind. The museum obtained grants from Silos & Smokestacks and the Jasper County Community Foundation to begin working on the new display. One of the projects the grant helped fund was the construction of a metal windmill donated by Herb Scott. This windmill is representation of how wind was harnessed in Jasper County in the past.

Naturalist program in July The Jasper County Conservation Board is offering the Junior Naturalist program for area boys and girls ages 8 to 12 years old. The programs will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. July 7, 8, 10 and 11 and cost $5 each day.

Participants should meet at the Mariposa picnic shelter wearing outdoor clothing and older shoes.

Various outdoor related subjects will be covered such as habitat, art in the park, digital photography and pond life. Activities will be outdoors at Mariposa Park located just off of Highway T-12, about seven miles northeast of Newton.

Register at www.jaspercountyconservation.com or at the conservation office, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton. For more information call (641) 792-9780.

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Let freedom ring from coast to coast this Fourth of July DEAR ABBY: At 2 p.m., July Fourth, I would love nothing better than for all Americans to stop briefly and give our country a ring ... well, THREE rings to be exact.

On July 4, 1963, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the ringing of bells nationwide with the words, “Let’s ring freedom bells!” I was a White House aide then, and I vividly recall how exciting it was when bells rang across the nation coast to coast. Since then, many Americans have forgotten to keep the tradition going. Let’s start again!

From one American to another, I ask all citizens to help me revive the ringing of bells at 2 p.m. this July Fourth in celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It’s easy. Ring a bell, shake your keys, tap a glass or find a bell-ringing app on your smartphone.

It will give our country a much-needed sense of unity and connection to our past as one nation, one people.

The Ironworkers, Sheet Metal Workers and Firefighters International Unions of the AFL-CIO, The National Cartoonists Society and Malmark Inc. have joined with No Greater Love in this special celebration of our freedom and the guardians who protect us — our troops, firefighters and police.

Please, Abby, make your millions of readers aware of this effort. As inscribed on the Liberty Bell, “Let us proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” — CARMELLA LASPADA, FOUNDER, NO GREATER LOVE DEAR CARMELLA: I’m glad to help. I agree that shared traditions are the glue that binds us together as a nation.

So readers, on July Fourth, take a moment to quietly reflect on what this holiday is all about. Then make a joyful noise and thank God for his blessings on our country and the freedoms we enjoy today.

That’s the American spirit!

DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I share a credit card that was opened under my name. I use it for gas and household or family needs. She uses it for personal

things such as buying dolls for her collection.

I was informed that I will no longer be able to use the card after the last statement we got. (I had spent more than $100 on gas for the month.) I feel I am using the card for the purpose for which it was intended. Buying things that aren’t for the family but for her personal enjoyment wasn’t our agreement.

I’m not sure how to approach her about this without it becoming an argument. She has a spending problem.

I recently found a job, so I contribute financially to the household. This is something that has been thrown in my face every time we talk about money. I want to see the statement so I can compare who spent how much on what, but when I ask to see it, she gets defensive.

— IN THE DARK IN MICHIGAN DEAR IN THE DARK: If the credit card is in your name, then you are responsible for anything that is purchased with it. The statements are addressed to you, and you have a right to see them. That your fiancee is refusing to show them to you is a sure sign that she has something to hide.

That’s why you must take the card away from her to ensure that she isn’t putting you into a financial hole you won’t be able to dig yourself out of. And because the lady can’t seem to control her spending, I’m urging you to think long and hard before marrying her, because after you do, you will be responsible for her debts.

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Newton

Daily News Albia, Ballard clobber Cardinals

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer

PELLA — The Newton High School softball team suffered two of its largest defeats of the season at the Pella Christian Invitational on Saturday.

The Cardinals played a pair of ranked opponents in Class 4A No. 10 Ballard and Class 3A No. 13 Albia and struggled in both games. Newton allowed the most runs it has all year in a 19-3, three-inning loss to Ballard in its first game and then dropped the second game, 17-6, to Albia in five innings.

Big innings spurred Newton’s opponents in both of the Cardinals’ losses. After Newton cut into Ballard’s 8-0 lead in the third by scoring three times, the Bombers answered with 11 runs in their half of the third.

Newton pitcher Ashton Hoffman faced 17 Ballard batters in the third inning, which started with a solo home run off the bat of senior Ellie Goodwin. Seven of the next eight Bombers reached base via a hit or walk and eventually scored.

Ballard tagged Hoffman for 14 earned runs, a season high allowed by the senior, and 16 hits in the game. Hoffman’s control troubled her as she walked seven batters, also a season high.

Ballard (22-5) attacked Hoffman early and often as the Bombers’ lead-off batter scored in every inning. Ballard built an eight-run advantage by scoring four runs apiece in the first and second innings.

Newton’s lone bit of offense started with two outs in the third. Sophomore Sydney Jenkins smacked a two-RBI double and then scored two batters later on a single from Hoffman.

Jenkins went 2-for-2 in the loss and extended her hitting streak to six games on Saturday. Madison Bagnall and Katie Chisholm also singled against Ballard.

Newton’s second game began more promising as Bagnall hit a three-run homer that propelled the Cardinals to a 3-2 lead after the first inning.

That lead quickly disappeared, however, when Albia scored eight times in the second en route to its 11-run victory.

Albia senior Sydney Weldon led the Lady Dees offensively by going 2-for-3 and scoring three runs. Weldon hit her state-leading 14th home run

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s head softball coach Ashley Ryan talks to players in the pitcher’s circle during a game earlier this season.

Newton lost both games the Cardinals played at an invitational hosted by Pella Christian on Saturday.

to lead off the first inning and then gave her team the lead for good when her second-inning triple scored three runs for a 5-3 Albia advantage.

Walks issued by Newton pitcher Lizzy Stock also proved costly in the Cardinals’ second game of the day. Stock walked only three Albia batters during her five innings in the circle, but two were issued to the first two batters of the second that started the Lady Dee’s comeback.

Albia (18-7) added seven more runs in the third, which freshman Mary Sheppard capped with a two-RBI triple.

Stock finished the game having given up a sea-

son-high 16 hits and 14 earned runs. The senior did what she could in the batter’s box to help her own cause by hitting one of Newton’s three doubles against Albia.

Bagnall and Jenkins accounted for the Cardinals’ other two doubles. Bagnall’s produced two runs in the third inning and gave her five RBI for the game. It was Bagnall’s second mutli-RBI game of the season, with her other also coming as a fiveRBI performance against Albia on June 7.

The losses dropped Newton to 6-19. The Cardinals play at Grinnell (3-23) tonight in a doubleheader at 6.

Ben Schuff/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe’s Troy Vittetoe tries to avoid Colfax-Mingo third baseman Colton Harmison during a game on Friday in Colfax. PCM won in five innings, 11-1.

Ben Schuff/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe junior Racheal Freland swings at a pitch in the third inning against Humboldt on Saturday in Pella. PCM beat Humboldt, 12-2.

Area baseball roundup: PCM wins, Newton, DC-G game postponed

Area softball roundup: PCM sweeps, Lynnville-Sully streak up to 25

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer COLLINS — Prairie City-Monroe senior Dillon Bruxvoort hit his second home run of the week and Austin Brown limited Colfax-Mingo to two hits in the Mustangs’ 11-1, five-inning victory on Friday.

Bruxvoort, a left-handed batter, homered over the left-field fence in the third inning to give PCM an 8-0 lead. The Mustangs scored twice in the first inning and added four more in the second.

That was more than enough run support for Brown, who retired the first nine batters he faced. The lefty avoided trouble in the fourth by striking out Colfax-Mingo’s Jacob Buehrer to end the inning after a pair of walks loaded the bases.

Brown escaped the fifth relatively unscathed after again loading the bases by walking two Tigerhawks.

Colfax-Mingo senior Juan Gonzalez scored his team’s only run of the game in the inning after a pitch from Brown got away from PCM catcher Jerod DeVries.

Colfax-Mingo pitcher Colin Lou-

rens suffered the loss as he pitched all five innings and gave up 15 hits, tying a season high for the Mustangs.

PCM’s Clay Cooper went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI. Teammates Chase Keuning Trey Lindsay both drove in three runs.

Keuning broke out a funk with his three-hit night. He began the game with one hit in his previous 17 at bats.

Tigerhawks drop pair at Twin Cedars tourney BUSSEY — Colfax-Mingo’s struggles at the plate resurfaced in losses to Twin Cedars and EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont on Saturday.

One night after Colfax-Mingo’s offense produced only two hits in a five-inning game, the Tigerhawks managed only three hits combined in two shutout losses on Saturday.

Twin Cedars pitchers Otis Roby and Garrett Pettyjohn combined to throw a no-hitter in a 7-0 win against Colfax-Mingo. Roby lasted six innings and struck out 10 before Pettyjohn threw a perfect seventh in relief.

BASEBALL See Page 8A

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer PELLA — Two of Prairie CityMonroe’s biggest offensive games of the season propelled the Mustangs to a pair of victories on Saturday.

The Mustangs beat Humboldt, 12-2, in their first game and then wiped out Pella Christian, 13-2, in their second game.

PCM totaled 14 hits against Humboldt and broke the game open in the fourth inning thanks in part to a bases-loaded error. Sandwiched between run-producing hits from Jennafer Uitermarkt and Makenna Van Veen was an error by Humboldt shortstop Beth Duffield that resulted in three more runs for the Mustangs.

PCM’s lead grew from 3-1 at the beginning of the fourth to 8-1 by the end of the inning.

PCM used another five-run inning against Pella Christian to widen its lead in the second game of the day for the Mustangs.

PCM scored five times in the fifth against the host Eagles, increasing their lead to 7-0.

The Mustangs had a season-high

17 hits against Pella Christian and won their fourth straight for the first time since winning the first eight games of the season.

PCM (16-7) hosts Collins-Maxwell/Baxter (12-12) tonight at 7:30 in Monroe.

Lynnville-Sully winning streak up to 25 Lynnville-Sully improved the state’s second-longest winning streak by adding three more victories to its impressive mark over the weekend.

The Hawks shut out Des Moines Christian and South Tama and used a consistent attack to top Class 2A No. 10 BCLUW. Madison Rasmusson, Kasiah Ehresman and Becca Vos led LynnvilleSully to an 8-0 defeat of Des Moines Christian on Friday.

Ehresman and Vos both contributed three hits while Rasmusson threw a complete game and struck out seven.

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Baseball: Newton, DC-G varsity game rescheduled for July 1 Continued from Page 7A Twin Cedars, ranked No. 1 in Class 1A, used a six-run fourth that featured a home run from senior Corey Harrell to break a scoreless tie with the Tigerhawks.

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont beat Colfax-Mingo, 10-0 in five innings, by scoring twice in the first inning and then adding eight more runs from the third through the fifth.

No Colfax-Mingo stats were available as of press time Monday morning.

Newton, Dallas Center-Grimes game postponed Newton’s home game that was scheduled for Friday against Dallas Center-Grimes (10-10) was postponed due to poor playing conditions following last week’s rainfall.

The two teams have rescheduled the varsity game for Tuesday night at 6 in Newton. No junior-varsity game will be played.

The Cardinals (9-14) play today at Grinnell (9-12) in a doubleheader beginning at 6.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton first baseman Derek Wrange applies a tag to a Grinnell base runner during a game earlier this season. Newton plays in a doubleheader tonight at Grinnell.

Softball: Tigerhawks hang on for one-run victory over South Tama Continued from Page 7A Vos and Shelby Davis drove in three runs apiece as Lynnville-Sully scored in four different innings against Des Moines Christian.

Rasmusson delivered three more solid innings in the circle on Saturday in the Hawks’ 12-0 victory over South Tama in three innings.

Lynnville-Sully scored four runs in the first, three in the second and five in the third against South Tama.

Rasmusson had three of her team’s nine hits. Davis and Vos again powered the lineup as they each had two RBI. BCLUW tested Lynnville-Sully in the Hawks’ other game on Saturday.

BCLUW took a 3-1 lead in the second inning, but Lynnville-Sully responded by scoring in each of the next four innings to earn a 6-3 win.

The Hawks made the most of their four hits by being aggressive on the base paths and stealing eight bases.

Rasmusson, who pitched all six innings against BCLUW while giving up five hits, extended two personal offensive streaks during her team’s recent play. The junior’s hitting streak is now up to eight games while she’s reached base in 25 straight games dating back to May 31.

Coincidentally, Lynnville-Sully’s last loss occurred on May 31. Only Akron-Westfield (27-0) has a longer current winning streak among all Iowa high school softball teams.

Colfax-Mingo splits at tournament MARSHALLTOWN — The Tigerhawks split a pair of games on Saturday by beating South Tama and losing to Class 3A No. 11 BondurantFarrar.

Colfax-Mingo held off South Tama in the top of the seventh for a 6-5 victory in the Tigerhawks’ first game of the day. South Tama scored three runs in the seventh and stranded runners on second and third when Colfax-Mingo pitcher Amy Russell got Catie Collins to ground out to second for the game’s final out.

Russell led her team’s 12-hit day as the freshman went 3-for-3 at the plate with a home run and four RBI. Russell’s first-inning homer over the center-field fence gave Colfax-Mingo a 3-0 lead and her RBI-single in the sixth made it 4-2. Rhiannon Haley and Erin Earles also contributed RBI-hits in the sixth as the Tigerhawks added some much needed insurance runs.

Earles, Rylee Thompson and Ries Wilson all had two hits in the win.

The Tigerhawks played BondurantFarrar close in their second game on Saturday before Bondurant-Farrar scored five runs in the fifth inning and won, 6-1.

Russell’s bases-loaded walk of Ashley Burrows in the bottom of the fifth broke a 1-all tie before Emily Wilson padded the Bluejays’ lead with a oneout grand slam.

Wilson also homered in the first inning to give her team a 1-0 lead.

That sequence provided all the support Bondurant-Farrar pitcher Keely Bycroft needed as the junior retired six of the final eight Tigerhawk batters she faced.

Bycroft limited Colfax-Mingo to only three hits during her seven innings in the circle. She struck out seven and sat down the first seven hitters the Tigerhawks sent to the batter’s box.

Russell, Haley and Earles again provided Colfax-Mingo’s offense as the trio accounted for their team’s three hits.

Russell pitched six innings and allowed five hits in defeat. It was the first time this season the right hander gave up multiple home runs in one game.

Rainouts and make-ups Multiple area teams saw games rained out last week.

CMB cancelled its tournament Saturday due to wet field conditions.

Colfax-Mingo’s home game against PCM that was rained out on June 26 will be played July 7 at 7 p.m. The game will be Colfax-Mingo’s Senior Night.

The Tigerhawks will also be wearing pink jerseys in honor of cancer victims.

Ben Schuff/Daily News Colfax-Mingo freshman Amy Russell looks towards third base as she runs between first and second in a game against North Polk on June 18.

Kershaw, Dodgers dominates St. Louis LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw completed a spectacular June with 13 strikeouts during seven innings of five-hit ball, and Andre Ethier hit a three-run homer in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

Kershaw (9-2) extended his careerbest scoreless streak to 28 innings in his first home start since throwing his first career no-hitter June 18 against Colorado. The left-hander went 6-0 with an 0.82 ERA in June, yielding four runs in 44 innings and striking out 61.

Matt Kemp and Adrian Gonzalez had run-scoring hits for the Dodgers, who took three of four from St. Louis in a rematch of last season’s NL championship series.

With 12 wins in 16 games, Los Angeles (47-37) has pulled virtually even with the slumping Giants (46-36) atop the NL West.

Royals 5, Angels 4 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Omar Infante delivered another big hit against the Angels, singling home the winning run for Kansas City with one out in the ninth inning.

Lorenzo Cain hit three doubles for the Royals, finishing with four hits and two RBIs. An error by second baseman Howie Kendrick set up the game-ending hit

by Infante, whose grand slam Friday night helped beat the Angels.

Infante’s single came against Los

Angeles newcomer Jason Grilli (0-3).

Pittsburgh traded its former closer to the Angels on Friday.

Greg Holland (1-2) struck out two in the ninth.

White Sox 4, Blue Jays 0 TORONTO (AP) — Moises Sierra hit a solo home run, Jose Quintana won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and Chicago won its third straight.

Jose Abreu extended his hitting streak to 14 games with an RBI single as the White Sox posted their first shutout of the season and won three straight for the first time in more than a month. Chicago swept a home series against Cleveland from May 26-28.

They’d gone 8-17 since before Friday’s 5-4 victory began the current streak.

Quintana (5-7) allowed three hits in seven innings, improving to 4-1 with a 1.80 ERA in six starts against the Blue Jays. Quintana walked two and struck out seven.

Facing his former team for the second time, Blue Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle (10-5) lost for the fourth time in five starts, allowing two runs and six hits in eight innings.

Rockies 10, Brewers 4 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colorado scored three runs in a wild fifth-inning that featured two Milwaukee errors, avoiding a season sweep to the Brewers.

Wilin Rosario took advantage of the

gaffes with runners on first and second.

His shot to third was booted by normally sure-handed third baseman Aramis Ramirez.

One run had already scored when the ball squirted into foul territory before shortstop Jeff Bianchi threw home high and offline trying to get Corey Dickerson. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy then threw errantly attempting to get Rosario at third and Rosario hustled home safely for a six-run lead.

Jorge De La Rosa (8-6) got the win despite allowing three wild pitches and hitting one batter. Milwaukee’s Yovani Gallardo (5-5) was tagged for 10 hits in five innings.

Twins 3, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kendrys Morales had a tiebreaking double off closer Joakim Soria in the ninth inning and Minnesota snapped its 10-game road losing streak.

Morales’ line drive landed just inside the foul line in left field, and a leaping security guard avoided touching the ball, allowing pinch-runner Sam Fuld to score from first base.

A ground-rule double would have forced Fuld to stop at third, and Soria (1-3) struck out the final two hitters of the inning.

Kyle Gibson (7-6) matched a career high by going eight innings and scattering eight hits. Perkins struck out the side in the ninth for his 20th save in 23 chances.

Reports: Pistorius not mentally ill during killing PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — A panel of mental health experts has concluded that Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from a mental illness when he killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his home last year, the chief prosecutor at the athlete’s murder trial said Monday.

Pistorius’ trial resumed after a break of one month during which a psychologist and three psychiatrists also assessed whether the double-amputee runner was capable of understanding the wrongfulness of his act when he shot Steenkamp through a closed toilet door.

The evaluation came after a psychiatrist, Dr. Merryll Vorster, testified for the defense that Pistorius, who has said he feels vulnerable because of his disability and long-held worry about crime, had an anxiety disorder that could have contributed to the killing in the early hours of Feb. 14, 2013.

He testified that he opened fire after mistakenly thinking there was a dangerous intruder in the toilet.

Monday, June 30, 2014

E.; - IN REM DEFENDANT: SARA L. BONER; WILLIAM R. GALLAHER; KRISTINA L. GALLAHER; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-WFHE4, ASSET-BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-WFHE4; VANRYSWYK PLUMBING & HEATING INC. - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Lots One, Two and the South Six feet of Lot Three in Block Fourteen ALSO, Commence at the Southwest corner of said Lot One, Block Fourteen, run thence West Seventeen and one-half Feet, thence North Eighty-six feet, thence East Seventeen and one-half feet, thence South Eighty-six feet to the place of beginning, all being situated in the Town of Reasnor, Jasper County, Iowa as appears in Book 79 at Page 135 in the office of the Recorder of said County. ALSO, the West Thirty-five feet of Lot Eight in Block “D” in the Town of Reasnor, Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book “D”, at page 58 in the office of the Recorder of said County.

Street Address 120 BROAD ST., REASNOR, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 07/29/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $39,328.64 Costs $1,545.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 9% OF $31,964.53 FROM 09/19/2013 Attorney LAUGHLIN, MATTHEW E (515) 288-2500 Date 06/09/2014 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY June 30 & July 7

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-2270(1) COURT NO. EQCV118557 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, vs DEFENDANT: DENNIS, BRUCE D.; - IN REM DEFENDANT: CYNTHIA L. DENNIS; - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT ONE, EXCEPT THE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FEET, IN THE SUBDIVISION OF OUT LOT FOUR IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF PRAIRIE CITY, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Street Address 200 W. NORTH ST., PRAIRIE CITY, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 07/29/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $145,888.97 Costs $1,639.96 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 5.87% OF $114,928.72 FROM 11/19/2013 Attorney LAUGHLIN, MATTHEW E (515) 288-2500 Date 06/09/2014 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY June 30 & July 7

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lassifieds C Public Notices REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 16, 2014, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Pro Tem George presided. Present Council Members: George, Chape', Otto, Trotter, Mullan.

Absent: Price Mayor Pro Tem George asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no Citizen Participation.

Alexa McDowell, Downtown Historic Preservation architectural historian, presented information to the Council and announced that Newton was unanimously nominated by the State Nomination Review Committee to forward its nomination to the U.S. National Park Service for a chance to be on the National Register of Historic Places. They will find out in August.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Chape', to approve consent agenda items 3-14.

3. June 2, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 4. June 5, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approve Cigarette renewals for Kum & Go #333, 405 1st Ave E.; Kum & Go #47, 1708 S 8th Ave E.; Love's Travel Stop, 4400 S 22nd Ave E.; Casey's #2417, 1200 W 18th St S.; Casey's #2341, 3104 1st Ave E.; Casey's #1911, 1018 1st Ave E.; Casey's #1375, 1006 N 19th Ave E.; West End, 1325 1st Ave W.; Newton 66, 1806 S 12th Ave W.; Git-NGo, 801 1st Ave W.; Wal-Mart #748, 300 Iowa Speedway Dr.; Newton Valero, 4300 S 22nd Ave E.; Fareway, 120 N 3rd Ave E.; Petro Stop, 404 S 11th Ave W.; Walgreen's, 1204 1st Ave E.; Pit Stop Liquors, 1324 1st Ave E.; Hy-Vee Store, 15-1 1st Ave E.; Hy-Vee Gas, 1421 1st Ave E.; Murphy Oil USA #6513, 200 Iowa Speedway Dr.; Dollar General, 2617 1st Ave E.; Sharpy's Quick Shop, 702 1st Ave E. 6. Approve a new Cigarette permit for Fresh Start E. Ciggs & Vapors, 116 1st Ave E. 7. Approve Class B Wine, Class C Beer, Class E Liquor and Sunday Sales License for Wal-Mart Stores, 300 Iowa Speedway Drive; Class A Liquor (Private Club), Sunday Sales Newton Lodge BPO Elks, 111 E 2nd St S. 8. Resolution reappointing Amanda Price to the Park Board for a term expiring the first Monday in July 2020. Resolution No. 2014 150 adopted.

9. Resolution appointing Terrance Townsend to serve on the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2016. Resolution No. 2014 - 151 adopted.

10.

Resolution appointing Thomas Hollander to serve on the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2020.

Resolution No. 2014 - 152 adopted.

11. Resolution reappointing Jeffrey Maki to the Newton Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Board for a term ending June 30, 2017. Resolution No. 2014 - 153 adopted.

12. Resolution approving reimbursement requests for prohibited sanitary sewer discharge removal work. Resolution No. 2014 - 154 adopted.

13. Resolution authorizing purchase of a utility vehicle for the Newton Sanitary Landfill. Resolution No. 2014 - 155 adopted.

14. Approval of Bills AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Consent agenda items approved.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Mullan, to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding and changing stop signs at various intersections. AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

The second consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution authorizing transfer of City Hall Improvement Funds to the Capital Fund. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 156 adopted.

Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance & Development, updated Council on the progress of Goal D, Develop and take full advantage of advancing technology.

The City is continuing to utilize technology as a tool to advance services for the Citizens and Staff.

Erin Chambers, Planning & Zoning Director, led a discussion updating Council on nuisance information. Staff has received 400 new reports this current year and closed 365 of them so far. The top three complaints are weeds/tall grass, junk/old machinery, and trash. Mullan stated that the City should set the example regarding blowing grass into the streets by contacting all of its contractors and notifying them of the rules. Dixie Cassidy, 815 West 6th Street South, asked about the nuisance process for her specific situation.

There was no new business.

During old business, Otto commended staff and Craig Armstrong for all of their work on the Housing Initiative.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Trotter, to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, City Clerk June 30 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-2284(1) COURT NO. EQCV118434 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: ALLIANCE LENDING LLC, vs DEFENDANT: BONER, BRIAN E.; - IN REM DEFENDANT: SARA L. BONER; WILLIAM R. GALLAHER; KRISTINA L. GALLAHER; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-WFHE4, ASSET-BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-WFHE4; VANRYSWYK PLUMBING & HEATING INC. - IN REM DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRIAN J. BECKER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036528 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Brian J. Becker, Deceased, who died on or about June 11, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of June, 2014, the last will and testament of Brian J. Becker, deceased, bearing date of the 17th day of May, 2002,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Brooke Smith 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 20th day of June, 2014.

Brooke Smith Executor of estate 309 NW 18th ST., #1802 Ankeny, IA 50023 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address Mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 30th day of June, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 June 23 & 30 Orville W. Bloethe/ Garrett A. Dozark TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Carlene A. Krumm Revocable Trust To all persons regarding Carlene A. Krumm, deceased, who died on or about 23rd day of May, 2014.

You are hereby notified that Wanda Askelson is the trustee of the Carlene A. Krumm Revocable Trust dated the 10th day of April, 2003. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

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

Dated this June 13, 2014 Carlene A. Krumm Revocable Trust Wanda Askelson 2365 Ranch Road Decorah, IA 52101 Orville W. Bloethe/Garrett A. Dozark, ICIS PIN#: AT0008941, Attorney for Trustee 702 Third Street, Box L, Victor, IA 52347 Date of second publication July 7, 2014 June 30 & July 7 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-2270(1) COURT NO. EQCV118557 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, vs DEFENDANT: DENNIS, BRUCE D.; - IN REM DEFENDANT: CYNTHIA L. DENNIS; - IN REM

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MERRILEE GEORGE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036526 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Merrilee George, Deceased, who died on or about May 29, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of June, 2014, the last will and testament of Merrilee George, deceased, bearing date of the 28th day of July, 2010,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that JoAnn Southern 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 20th day of June, 2014.

JoAnn Southern Executor of estate 902 E. 18th ST. N. Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address Adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 30th day of June, 2014 Probate Code Section 304 June 23 & 30 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-2263(1) COURT NO. EQCV118539 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS DEFENDANT: WHITE, MARSHA S. - IN REM DEFENDANT: UNKNOWN SPOUSE (IF ANY) OF MARSHA S. WHITE; - IN REM DEFENDANT: PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot Seventy-Two In Denniston & Partridge Subdivision Plat No. Two in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as shown by plat recorded in plat Book D, page 185 in the Office of the Recorder of said County Street Address 206 E. 17TH ST. PLACE N., NEWTON, IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale 07/29/2014 Time of Sale 10:00 AM Place of Sale 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $128,155.89 Costs $1,274.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest 5.75% OF $120,905.02 FROM 09/30/2013 Attorney MIZER, DOUGLAS J. (515)-2237325 Date 06/09/2014 Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY June 30 & July 7

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Keck Energy has an opening for a petroleum tanker driver, Des Moines area. Need 1 year tractor/trailer experience and good driving record.

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A minimum of one year of experience in the electrical field is required for the electrician apprentice position.

Van Maanen Electric, Inc. has extremely competitive wages, health insurance, paid vacation and holidays available the day of employment, a matching 401k program after a year of employment, job bonuses, and a Christmas bonus every year. The apprentices start out with a Klein tool belt and the basic tools they will need to get started. There is great potential for growth with this company. For more information about these job openings please contact Dillon Wright, Human Resource Manager, at 641-521-6814, or at dwright@vanmaanenelectric.com.

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OLD MILITARY items: German, Japanese, and American, and old Advertising signs.

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RETIRED GRANDMOTHER looking to do daycare in Sully area, for more information call 641-9237117.

WANTED: THESE Donations: needed A.S.A.P. If you're able to give away , please; any style queen size head board and / or queen frame, dresser(s) (any style), book shelves, kitchen table and/or chairs.

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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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The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www.usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number IA-2014-0019.

Applications will be accepted starting on June 17, 2014 through the closing date of July 7, 2014.

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Reports to Police Administrative Assistant.

Must be very detail orientated, proficient in computer data entry, Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook, and able to type at least 40 wpm. Must have excellent language and spelling skills. Good people skills and knowledge of office principles, practices and equipment. Duties include, but not limited to, transcribing of tapes, data entry, tracking tickets and citations, balancing cash drawer, and running cash receipt reports. Requires completion of high school or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Starting salary $31,322 followed by annual step increases. Excellent benefit package. Application and job description available at Newton City Hall, 101 W. 4th St S. or online at www.NewtonGov.org.

Call Katrina Davis, Human Resources, 641-791-0807 for more information.

Filing deadline Friday, July 11, 2014, 4:00 pm.

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Business Office Manager Park Centre WesleyLife’s team members believe passionately in their ability to positively impact the lives of older Iowans. We are currently searching for an energetic and hospitality-minded business office leader at Park Centre in Newton.

You will make an immediate impact by delivering an organized, accurate and timely process for the billing of resident/guest services and a variety of office-related responsibilities, including payroll preparation. You will be an integral team member, ensuring our services are delivered with the highest quality and integrity.

We will need you to be resilient, an effective organizer, a Medicare/Medicaid billing guru, and able to manage multiple priorities. This is a great opportunity for you to use your 5+ prior years of experience as an office leader.

We require prior experience with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance billing.

Apply online at www.wesleylife.org or send your letter and resume to Kristy VanDerWiel, VP – People and Culture at kvanderwiel@wesleylife.org.

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Because of our commitment to health and wellbeing, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, nicotine and drug screen before beginning employment.

Lynnville-Sully Community School District Job Openings

VAN GORP HAS MULTIPLE OPENINGS Van Gorp Corporation of Pella has immediate openings for the following positions: -Quality Assurance: Performs a variety of procedural and technical duties necessary for quality control, assists in requirements for all controls of quality in establishing standards, safety, and methods to attain quality. Performs related tasks and other duties as required.

-Design Engineer: Position will handle all aspects of design engineering work. Directly communicate with customers in the form of quotations, meetings and presentations to understand and define their needs. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred. BS in other engineering disciplines considered.

-Department Managers: Position will perform a variety of procedural and technical duties necessary to supervise the department in a manner that meets with predetermined production goals, fabrication requirements and within budgetary guidelines.

-Machinists: Position will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. Responsible for, and capable of, planning and performing a normal range of turning, boring, facing, reaming, recessing, grooving and other similar operations on a wide variety of stock and special parts of various metals other materials.

-Welders: Position requires the operation of submerged arc, semiautomatic and/or automatic welder. Must be able to regulate current and voltage for proper penetration and fusion of metals. Chip, brush or prepare surfaces for welding and locating in machine.

The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a .8 certified 4-yr-old preschool and kindergarten special education teacher for the 2014-2015 school year and beyond at Inspirations Childcare & Preschool Center in Sully and Lynnville-Sully Elementary School, respectively. Start Date: August 20, 2014. Candidates should have certification in early childhood special education (#100). School district will consider candidates with elementary teaching certification (#102) and early childhood certification (#103). The teacher will work at Inspirations Childcare and Preschool Center in Sully on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am – 11:00 am (.4 teaching salary). In addition, the teacher will work one-on-one with a kindergarten special education student beginning at 12:30 pm; Monday – Friday for a few hours each day (.4 teaching salary).

Application Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2014. Send a letter of interest, resume, and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found on the school district web site: www.lshawks.com Electronic materials may be directed to: ehresman@lshawks.com

For a complete Job Description for the open positions, visit www.vangorp.biz

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A post offer criminal background check, physical and drug screening are required. Van Gorp Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position begins immediately and ends August 8, 2014.

Application deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

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100'S OF Taste of Home recipes on “4x6” cards in cute wooden storage crate.

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14 FT ALUMINUM Fishing boat and trailer, Johnson 6 HP gas motor, bow mount foot controlled trolling motor, hand controlled trolling motor, depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1,500.

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1995 ALUMNA Craft 16.5 Deep U Fish Boat, 60 HP, Meriuer Motor Shorlauder Roller trailer Hummingbird fish finder. $4000 or OBO. 641-521-3971.

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2013 FOREST River 21ss Hybrid travel trailer. Sleeps 8, electric slide-out, light weight for easy towing, $18,500 ($1,000 below retail) Serious buyers only.

641-521-8518.

ABOVE GROUND Pool, Intex brand, complete inflatable ring on top, 18 ft. x 4 ft., comes with pump, net, brush/vacuum, some chemicals, and ladder.

New last year. $125. 641840-0208.

BRAND NEW Drip coffee maker. $15. 787-0208.

FULL SIZE Oil Paining, Seascape by Lee Burr, 40x30 inches. $450.00.

787-0208 CARNIVAL GLASS humidor, reproduction, iridescent, lid and bottom in perfect condition. See on EBay for $25. Will take $10 for mine. 641-791-2220.

DALE Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $15 each. Breyer horses $15-$50. Speedstream DSL Modem with filters. $30. 515-313-7803.

GOODYEAR P265/70R17 set of 4 tires, good tread $125 for all. 259-2550.

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LOVE SEAT/SOFA BED, in excellent condition,with flexsteel springs, no children, no pets, pastel green, make an offer. Kimbal Broadway Electric Organ, in excellent condition, make an offer. Large size Westbend electric bread maker, has been used very little, make an offer. ALL MUST GO. 792-4214.

SUPERTORO BLOWER / VAC , electric, works good. $ 55. 787-0208 TANDEM BICYCLE, side by side $50. 641-7926351.

TENNIS RACKETS, good condition, $20 each or four for $70. 641-792-6351.

WALTHER BB Pistol, COZ style,works well, comes with box of COZ Cartridges $70. 641-2750290.

WARING OVEN Plus Convection, like new, used approx. 5 times, moved and can not use. $125. Kenmore Self clean Gas Range, new, used few times, moved and can not ues. $500. 641-521-0442.

WEDDING DRESS $1000.

Formal Dress (purple) $60.

641-521-7860.

DOG RUN- 4-10' x 10' chain link panels, 6' high. $150 or OBO. Rebuilt computer, works great. $30. 3 Soaker Hoses 5/8 x 50', great for garden or flower beds. $7. 641-275-8030.

2007 CHEVY COBALT, RED, 121,2112 MILES. IN GREAT SHAPE. PERFECT FOR ANYONE WANTING A FABULOUS RUNNING CAR WITH UNBEATABLE GAS MILEAGE. WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE OUR FAMILY IS GROWING AND WE UPGRADED TO A LARGER VEHICLE. ASKING $4,000 OBO. CALL (409) 789-3825

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3 BEDROOM, 2 bath,2 car attached garage.

182 Hatch Street, Country Club Acres. $50,000. 2 Bedroom with garage. 820 E. 6th St. N., Newton. $39,000. 515-729-8024.

FOR SALE: 2BR, 2bath older mobile home. Good condition, will sell reasonably. Located in Deer Run Estates, Colfax. 563-3570487 or 515-210-2835 FOR SALE: Late model 2BR, 2bath mobile home.

16x80, good condition.

Deer Run Estates, Colfax.

563-357-0487 or 515-2102835 INCOME PROPERTIES. Tri-plex and Single family home in Baxter. Gross rents, $1575 per month.

Call for details. $105,000.

260-246-0982.

LAKE SIDE – Rock Creek Lake. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, double garage, shed, deck, Arizona room, new kitchencarpet-guest bath, fire place, jacuzzi, extras, paved road. Appointment only. 520-836-5140.

METAL FOLDABLE Cot, never been used. $25.

787-0208.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 NEUTON CE5 Cordless electric mower, 2 rechargeable batteries (1 year old), extra blade, grass catcher, works great. $200. 7924566.

LIGHT WEIGHT Wheel Chair, 17 lbs., bought at Hammer Medical Supply for $300, will sell for $100.

Used only 3 days. 641485-8018.

ROUND, WOOD dining room table, top shape. $75.00. 787-0208.

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LARGE SOLID Oak Entertainment Center with many shelves in different sizes, 9' long, 6' tall & 19” deep. $200. Haier 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner, new in box, used once $200. 792-4441.

NEW LEATHER Brahma Boots, rugged, size 10 ½. $65. 787-0208.

NEUTON ELECTRIC mower. Have 2 batteries and charger with it, won't start up – New battery maybe? $50.00 OBO. Old bayonet with sheath, it says Artilleria Nacional Toledo. Has serial numbers on it – looks like WWI or WWII? Approximately 18-20” long. $45.00. 641-792-4664.

MUSCLE AND Fitness Magazines, in top shape, from 2012 & 2013. $3 a piece or $30 for all. 7870208.

STEEL PIPE, cable, rod, angle & channel iron. Trailer house frame I-Beam 34' long. Alum and camper door with window & lock. $60. Antiques, old car parts, signs, glass jugs and railroad rail.

641-7932955.

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BRIDGE CRANE (9'W x 40'L) w/CM Cyclone chain hoist (½ ton capacity) $1,500. or OBO. 641-5217859.

POWER WHEELCHAIR, Pronto M51 Sure Step by Invacare $400 or OBO. 641-275-2342.

HAY FOR sale, 150 bale of Alfalfa / grass $5. per bale.

641-521-1003.

KIRBY VACUUM, generation 3, will start but may need work. $50. 2 Otter Box covers $15 each or $25 for both. 641-2751051.

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2008 SUNSET Creek by Sunny Brook, 27' travel trailer, 12' slide out, walk in shower, regular size bed, sofa, and table make into a bed. 2 platform rockers and TV included, electric front jack, good condition, $12,000. Call 641-7924935

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

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

2004 27' Sprinter by Keystone. This is a like new unit in excellent condition.

Rear living, full bath with tub/shower, ducted AC, 3 water tanks, electrical converter. This trailer has a 12' slide out, a 3 burner stove, oven, 2 door refrigerator with a freezer on top, microwave, TV with DVD player and awning. Sleeps 6. Comes with a Reese HD hitch and a full cover for winter storage. $9,995.00.

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AMERICAN Cruiser Class B Van, RE2000, 5.9 L. 360/gas engine, one owner, sleeps 2, air conditioner, furnace, 4 KW Onan Generator less than 30 hours, less than 44,000 miles, dual awnings, back door entry, always garaged when not in use, fully self contained. Asking $24,900 --- Well maintained and ready to go. Due to health conditions we are no longer able to camp. With regrets we are closing an important chapter in our lives. Call 1-641-521-7998 to be seen or for more information.

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 HONDA 400A, automatic motorcycle, great shape, and 2 Bieffe helmets $600.

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SAIL BOAT, 17 ft., O'Day. Day sailor, trailer, accessories, $1,475.00. 641792-6351 2001 DODGE Caravan, 157K $2,500 daily driver.

641-891-5836.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

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TWO Taurus SHO's. 1993 Ford Taurus SHO: 81200+ one owner miles. Manual 5 speed overdrive transmission. All options except sunroof. Ultra red crimson color. Very clean, good to excellent condition. Included owners manual, Ford repair manual, Chiltion repair manual, purchase papers, repair records, original floor mats, and 1993 magazine articles. Vehicle is ready to drive anywhere.

1995 SHO: Parts car with lots of good parts. Bad engine and automatic transmission. Good Body, glass, wheels, and more. Asking $3995 for both cars. 641791-2220.

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tered to the wind in the way of dandelion seeds, but that doesn’t mean they are any less real.

On this last full day of Mercury’s current retrograde cycle, it’s best to deal with reality the way it is instead of fantasizing about the way we want it to be.

The level of receptiveness we bring to our environment will be the key to our success. By responding to circumstances instead of ignoring or resisting them, you’ll change your world.

people who can make things happen quickly and without fuss. Leo, Virgo and Capricorn people are your best bets in this regard.

with whole little worlds stored inside them just waiting for you to stroll through and let yourself be transported for a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sometimes you just have to create your own neural pathways to feeling good. You’ll do so by considering all of the ways that things are mostly going in your favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This task you’ve taken on recently is all new territory, but the old rule applies: Fall seven times; stand up eight. Or nine. Or 10. Or however many it takes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll probably feel only half-awake until an afternoon jolt brings you back to full attention.

After the adrenaline burst, you’ll not only be back on track, but you’ll be highly motivated, too.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 30). There’s no returning to the old you. Those ways and methods are now a dry, uninhabitable husk that you leave behind as you spread your wings and fly to a new land. You’ll negotiate a special deal in July. Family thrives because of you in August. In September, you’ll be singled out and paid to represent a large group. Pisces and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 33, 5 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The social principle that holds true today is this: You can’t try to be like someone and influence that person at the same time.

Because your influence will be crucial, dare to be different.

TAURUS (April 20May 20). Faith and forward thinking are what’s needed. It’s the ones with the courage to lose sight of the shore who are most likely to make it to the brave new world across the big wide ocean.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). It’s time to reexamine what constitutes “acceptable” in your eyes, because your tolerances have changed slightly. Making adjustments now will prevent upset later.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). At the end of the day, your muscles will be as tired as your mind, as your heart soars with the exhilaration of knowing you made a considerable difference in the lives of others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Right now it may feel as though your dreams have been scat-

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). How can you live here now if your mind is over there in the future? Normally, you can’t. And yet today the swift dancing of your thoughts will have you seemingly in two timeframes at once.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 21). Friendships are like museums now,

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Zach Johnson/Daily News After 33 years of owning The Dressing Room, Shirley Jones (left) is retiring and has sold the store to 12-year employee Mary Shaw. Mary will take over for Shirley in July.

Jones to retire after 33 years at store 12-year employee to be new owner

By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer The Dressing Room Owner Shirley Jones has decided to retire and sell the store to her 12-year employee Mary Shaw. The store will remain open and will continue to offer the same traditional service it has for the past 33 years.

“Nothing is going to change. It will have the same employees and services with one exception: I won’t be here,” Shirley said.

Mary has a mixture of scared and excited emotions when she thinks about taking over The Dressing Room.

“I have a set of pretty big shoes to fill when I take over the store,”

Mary said.

The Dressing Room has been open for 33 years and is recognized as one of the longest running retail stores in Newton. When Shirley started the business with her former partner named Karen O’Leary, it never crossed their minds that the business wasn’t going to work.

“I think we were both naive enough that we knew we could do it,” Shirley said. “It wasn’t until five years after we opened that we realized it has really taken off.”

The store has seen many changes in fashion over the past 33 years, as women have gone from dressy to more casual fashions for work and play.

“We have decent clothes. We don’t take things that we know won’t sell,” Shirley said.

“We want our customers to go through our jeans and not find 1940s style of jeans, which I have seen in other stores. We only take the best and give it a decent price on all our clothes.”

It wasn’t until a few years ago that Mary asked Shirley if she would ever be interested in buying the store.

“I have always thought of it as being something for down the road,” Shirley said.

“It wasn’t until last year when I thought I was getting too old and it was time for me to step away from the store.”

“When Shirley told me that she was ready, the only words I could say were ‘Are you sure?’”

A couple of years ago, Shirley moved to Des Moines and has been commuting to the store. Commuting is

one of the things that she won’t miss.

“I will truly miss everyone because they have become family,” Shirley said. “I will still come in and check in on the girls every now and again.”

The one message Shirley and Mary want the customers to know is that the store will truly remain the same when it comes to the people, sales and service.

“We love it when people just decide to come on in to say hello, look around or shop,” Shirley said. “So, come on in and visit the store.”

Staff writer Zach Johnson may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 425, or at zjohnson@newtondailynews. com.

Submit your news and business briefs to us at newsroom@newtondailynews.com

Dedication Ceremony for the New Veteran’s Memorial Complex

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Friday, July 4th, 2014 • 12:00pm The memorials will be unveiled just prior to the ceremony.

Veteran’s organizations throughout the county will participate along with the seven members of the Memorial committee. Attendees are encouraged to gather on the east lawn of the courthouse following the parade. Seating will be very limited so you may want to bring a lawn chair if you have trouble standing over twenty minutes. The ceremony will take approximately thirty minutes total. The memorials will then be open to the public for viewing and photos. Committee members will be on hand to help identify brick locations. The committee is in the final stages of completion on the memorials. Many thanks to all citizens and businesses who have donated to this cause. The entire complex was paid for through private funding. Most importantly, thanks to those both past and present who have served in our armed forces. There will be 98 names highlighted in red that made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. That, in itself, will be an everlasting reminder that Freedom is not free.

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Invocation -Marvin Morris, US Army

Posting of colors; -American Flag, Jasper County Vietnam Veterans.

-POW/MIA Flag, Christopher Chartier, US Army

Pledge of Allegiance -Boy Scouts

Introduction of committee and sponsors Opening remarks -Bob Thorson, US Navy, WWII

Keynote Address

-Betty Southern Atwood, Sister of Deane and Lowell Southern, KIA-WWII

Gold Star Families Wreath Placement

-Marta Ford&Wallace Schermerhorn, US Army

Roll Call of the Killed in Action-Keith Thorpe, USMC Final Call to Duty-Tolling of duty bell Tribute to all deceased Veterans;

Amazing Grace, Ron Husted, Pipe Major, Newton Firefighters Pipes and Drums.

21 gun salute/Taps-American Legion- VFW Color Guard

Immediately following the ceremony, all veterans and their immediate families are invited to the local Elks Lodge on E 2nd St S for a veterans appreciation lunch. The lunch is free of charge and will be served until 2:30pm or until the food is gone.

Court: union can’t make nonmembers pay fees WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court dealt a blow to public sector unions Monday, ruling that thousands of home health care workers in Illinois cannot be required to pay fees that help cover the union’s costs of collective bargaining.

In a 5-4 split along ideological lines, the justices said the practice violates the First Amendment rights of nonmembers who disagree with the positions that unions take.

The ruling is a setback for labor unions that have bolstered their ranks — and bank accounts — in Illinois and other states by signing up hundreds of thousands of inhome care workers. It could lead to an exodus of members who will have little incentive to pay dues if nonmembers don’t have to share the burden of union costs.

But the ruling was limited to this particular segment of workers — not private sector unions — and it stopped short of overturning decades of practice that has generally allowed public sector unions to pass through their representation costs to nonmembers.

The case involves about 26,000 Illinois workers who provide home care for disabled people and are paid with Medicaid funds administered by the state. In 2003, the state passed a measure deeming the workers state employees eligible for collective bargaining.

A majority of the workers then selected a union to negotiate with the state to increase wages, improve health benefits and set up training programs. Those workers who chose not to join the union had to pay proportional “fair share” fees to cover collective bargaining and other administration costs.

The workers argue they are not government employees capable of being unionized in the traditional sense. They are different, they say, because they work in people’s homes, not on government property, and are not supervised by other state employees.

Nine other states have allowed home care workers to join unions: California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

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-Doug Bishop, Chair, Veterans Memorial Committee

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are narrowly mixed in early trading on Monday.

The market is set to end the second quarter with a respectable advance.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose a point, or 0.1 percent, to 1,962 as of 10:11 a.m. Eastern time. The index has gained 4.7 percent in the second quarter. The Dow Jones industrial average was little changed at 16,863. The Nasdaq composite climbed four points, or 0.1 percent, to 4,401.

Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries announced plans to buy Mexico’s Comex Consorcio Comex for $2.3 billion. The maker of paints wants to bolster its business in Mexico and Central America. PPG Industries rose $6.01, or 2.9 percent, to $209.99.

MannKind jumped $1.25, or 12.5 percent, to $11.25 after the Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Afrezza, a diabetes medication to help patients control their blood sugar levels during meals.

In the market for government bonds, the yield on the 10-year note was little changed from late Friday at 2.54 percent. The price of crude oil was also little changed at $105.65 a barrel.

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Fireworks should only be used far away from homes, trees or any other flammable materials.

Have a hose or bucket of water nearby to extinguish faulty fireworks.

Do not attempt to relight fireworks that fail; wait 20 minutes and soak them in water. When attending public displays, stay well behind safety barriers.

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