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Caldwell praised for her work on alley Milkweed, colorful flowers abound between Maid-Rite and law office

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News If you walk down the Newton alley that runs between Maid-Rite and the law firm of Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum this month, you’ll see many different colors.

Those colors are the result of much hard work and dedication from Margaret Caldwell.

Caldwell, whose hus-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton Community School District board of education member Andy Elbert and others look over blueprints before Monday night’s meeting. The board approved blueprints and other documents for the former Hy-Vee West building, which will become the district’s new administration center, and bids for renovating the building will be heard at the Sept. 14 meeting.

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By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Contractors planning on bidding on the multi-million dollar renovation of the former Hy-Vee West building will have a chance to walk through it.

That’s one of the many caveats of a bidding process outlined by Dave Briden of FRK Architects & Engineers of Des Moines at Monday night’s Newton Community School District board of education meeting. The board ended up unanimously approving blueprints and other documents brought in by Briden, and agreed to set a public hearing for the bids at the Sept. 14 meeting.

Briden had originally presented an estimate of $2,425,000 at a May board meeting, but recent discoveries about the roof of the

building could drive bids higher.

There also might need to be sewer work done at some point.

The building, located on First Avenue West, will house administration offices, professional development meeting areas and the Basics & Beyond and DEP programs. The project will be paid for with sales tax money.

“I have some cost estimates updated,” Briden said. “The building improvements will be about $97.40 per square foot. The new estimate for an all-new building is about $180 per square foot, or about $4 million.”

Briden said the sewer work will be evaluated at a later date, and won’t be included in the base bid.

“The first thing that will happen will be re-roofing,” Briden said. “We’ll want to get the roof

work and abatements done so that contractors can work inside during the winter. That’s appealing to contractors.”

The other major item discussed in Monday’s 2-hour, 25-minute meeting, held in the Emerson Hough conference room, was about the district joining the data-sharing Mid-Iowa School Improvement Consortium. The discussion lasted about half an hour, and the cost of $17,078.40 for the district’s 2015-16 membership was unanimously approved. The money will come out of the general fund.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan said the consortium allows school districts in central Iowa to share more Iowa Assessments data and

band, Randy, is a member of the law firm, has spent many hours maintaining a colorful set of flower beds that bring life and character to the First Avenue West section of downtown Newton. Since retiring from the Newton Community School District about 14 months ago, Caldwell has been able to keep these vibrant islands going, even with all the vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the area.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it,” Caldwell said. “(City of Newton Parks Administrative Superintendent) Nathan Unsworth said he ALLEY | 3A

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Margaret Caldwell poses with milkweed and some of the colorful flowers she’s helped maintain in the alley between her husband’s law firm and Maid-Rite in Newton.

Caldwell said some of the flowers seem to be returning as perennials.

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Trial set in local Newton Police Academy back in September sex abuse case

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News A Sioux City man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old Newton girl will go to trial Aug. 26.

Bradly Delk, 19, was charged with third-degree sexual abuse last summer following an investigation by the Newton Police Department.

According to court records, the victim said Delk sexually assaulted her at her home in September 2013 while he was staying the night. The victim said Delk entered her room and said he Delk wanted to have sex with her, to which she said “no.” When he came back into the victim’s room a second time he sexually assaulted the girl, according to court documents.

A district court judge previously declined a motion to send the case to juvenile court. A pretrial conference was held Monday at the Jasper County Courthouse where the Aug. 26 trial date was confirmed.

Third-degree sexual abuse is a Class C felony and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison with a $10,000 fine.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

The very popular Citizens Police Academy is back for its 2015 edition and spaces are going fast.

The eight-week long program hosted by the Newton Police Department begins Sept. 15 with classes scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 3.

“We did evaluations every week last year and we got a lot of input that they wanted more hands on, more stuff that is fun and exciting, not just listening to people talk,” Lt. Ron Cook said.

“We’ve kind of molded it to meet that. I think this one is going to be really good. It’s shorter, this is less classroom and more hands on.”

The academy is for those 18 or older. If someone under 18 is interested, they must be accompanied by a parent and the decision to let

Submitted Photo The 2015 edition of the Newton Police Academy is set to begin Sept. 15 and will run eight weeks. Applications are due to the department by Aug. 24 and space is already filling fast.

them in is at the discretion of the police chief.

The first week the group will learn about what it takes to become a police officer. Training that officers get from the academy will be discussed along with in-house training at the department. The group

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Participants will then get the chance to work on high speed activities including “chasing” a police vehicle on the in course at the track.

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will then get to tour the department.

“The second week you are going straight out and doing emergency driving. We get to use the speedway, which is huge,” Cook said.

Cook said they will start with slow activities such as backing and par-

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In Brief Ag secretary: 97 percent of corn in silking stage

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Rob Tully talks with Marilyn Pierce after last week’s meeting about the Syngenta legal action. The Des Moines attorney met with Dave and Marilyn Pierce and several other Jasper County farmers last week to discuss what actions farmers could take to recoup losses attributed to Syngenta’s non-approval of its corn products in China.

Attorney makes Syngenta lawsuit pitch in Newton Tully says farmers need to supply receipts, but there is no cost

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News One of the reasons so many attorneys are willing to approach farmers about potential legal action against Syngenta has nothing to do with crop quality, Rob Tully said.

“Receipts,” Tully said.

“Farmers have them, or their spouses do. There aren’t many farmers that don’t keep receipts for everything from fertilizer to tractor tires to every dropoff at the co-op scale. That’s part of what makes this action possible.”

Tully is one of many American attorneys who is holding meetings throughout the corn belt of the country, informing farmers about how legal proceedings are occurring, and taking questions. He was at Pizza Ranch in Newton last week, meeting with about 10 farmers to discuss how his group is organizing and collecting data.

“There are a number of different lawyers, firms and others in Iowa who are actively talking about Syngenta,” Tully said. “Some of them are affiliated with our group; some are not. No one in our group is asking for any money from farmers.”

Tully had copies with him of a one-page contract, emphasizing he didn’t expect farmers to sign it on the spot. All he asked is they contact his office with questions, and that they don’t wait too long — i.e., the day before a lawsuit would end up being filed — to decide to sign on.

The contract states, among other stipulations, “In the event there is no recovery, client owes the firm nothing.”

Tully explained that farmers are merely signing up to cooperate and fork over data, with no up-front fees.

The legal expenses would be taken care of as part of the 40 percent of a settlement or award attorneys would keep, while farmers would receive 60 percent. He said one of the reasons his group is planning on filing paperwork in Bexar County, Texas, is laws in that region allow attorneys to pay legal and other fees themselves out of settlement money, whereas plaintiffs in most U.S. jurisdictions must pay those fees personally.

The legal action stems from a drop in corn prices around the time China rejected more than one million tons of American-grown corn because Syngenta AG’s Agrisure Viptera strain hadn’t been approved.

The heated debate that followed in the years ahead centered on whether Syngenta should have attained China’s formal approval before promoting selling a certain strain of corn seeds with the promotion that Chinese approval was merely an upcoming formality.

In April 2012, Syngenta CEO Michael T. Mack said approval would come “in a matter of a couple of days.” However, import approval was not ultimately granted until December 2014 — after making a significant impact on world grain prices.

The legal action is based on the idea that reduced demand and worldwide prices could have been avoided if Syngenta had either waited until it had formal, written Chinese approvals in hand, or had marketed the seed strain more conservatively or by making fewer bold statements.

Because Iowa is the nation’s leading corn producer, both in quantity for grain production and in export value, attorneys and others have waged a large-scale campaign to bring corn farmers under their legal

umbrellas. Postal insets and a number of electronic and online methods have been used, with variations of the term “Iowa corn lawsuit” becoming more and more prevalent.

Tully said he refuses to discuss how much money might end up being involved, although he was very clear there are not plans for a class-action lawsuit. International grain handlers Cargill, Inc. and Archer Daniels Midland have already filed suits against Syngenta, claiming the seedmaker misled the public and the industry about the timeline for Chinese approval.

Syngenta’s profits went up 3.2 percent in 2014. The company is ranked No. 95 on Forbes’ list of most innovative companies.

It isn’t even obvious if there will be a more prominent federal or state case; Syngenta’s U.S. cooperate headquarters is in Hennepin County, Minn., so Minnesota farmers would need to go after the company in their state’s court system.

Tully, whose most prominently advertised field of expertise is personal injury law, is the former chair of the state’s Democratic Central Committee and a was a 1998 candidate in the U.S. House of Representatives race won by Jim Nussle.

He said it’s important to have an experienced trial lawyer who lives in Iowa representing farmers in this state.

“There’s no downside to this for farmers — just a time investment,” Tully said. “We’re not taking a position for or against GMOs with this thing.

We just want to take care of the worrying, rather than put that on the farmers, and we’ll help them through the maze of the legal system.”

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

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented Monday on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service.

“Crops remain in very good condition across much of the state. The rains that crossed the state this weekend were welcome in many areas. Unfortunately, some areas, especially in southern Iowa, have suffered as a result of too much moisture,” Northey said.

The report summary follows here: Dry conditions throughout the week with precipitation not arriving until the weekend allowed Iowa farmers 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Aug. 9, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay as well as fungicide and insecticide applications. There were scattered reports of weed and insect issues in soybeans and fungus in corn fields. Seed corn detasseling was nearing completion across much of the state.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 9 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 13 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 8 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 12 percent surplus. Limited precipitation across northern Iowa resulted in falling topsoil and subsoil moisture levels across the area, with northwest Iowa now reporting over one-quarter short to very short on topsoil moisture.

Ninety-seven percent of the corn crop reached the silking stage or beyond, with 51 percent reaching the dough stage or beyond, slightly behind 2014, but four days ahead of the five-year average. Reports of corn starting to dent were received from across the State. Corn condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. Soybeans blooming or beyond reached 92 percent, five days behind the previous year. Seventy-three percent of soybeans were setting pods. Soybean condition rated 79 percent good to excellent.

Ninety-one percent of the oat crop for grain or seed has been harvested, four days ahead of last year, but slightly behind the average.

The second cutting of alfalfa hay reached 85 percent, six days behind last year and nine days behind normal. The third cutting of alfalfa hay is 28 percent complete, four days behind average. Hay condition dropped slightly to 68 percent good to excellent, while pasture condition dropped 3 percentage points to 73 percent good to excellent. Livestock experienced normal summer heat stress and mild pressure from insects.

NRCS recommends cover crops in prevented planting DES MOINES — For the second time in three years untimely heavy rains and flooding caused many Iowa farmers to either lose a crop or prevent them from planting a crop altogether. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging those farmers to explore the benefits of planting a cover crop.

Barb Stewart, state agronomist for NRCS in Iowa, said farmers with unplanted fields will have to weigh their program and insurance options.

Stewart says planting a cover crop will help producers with unplanted fields capture applied nutrients, fix nitrogen, build organic matter, control weeds, reduce erosion, and improve soil health and biology during the remainder of the season.

“We encourage producers to also assess agronomic options for ensuring long-term productivity,” Stewart said. “Iowa farmers can build considerable yield potential for following year crops.”

Cover crops also help prevent Fallow Syndrome – a population loss of beneficial fungi in the soil which develops in corn roots and assists in taking up nutrients. They will also serve as a host crop to give a better chance for the fungi to recover.

Iowa NRCS recently revised a fact sheet for planting cover crops on prevented planting fields. The fact sheet includes a table with diverse cover crop mixes to address specific natural resource concerns. This fact sheet is available on the Iowa NRCS website www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov or at your local NRCS office.

Producers are advised to check with their crop insurance agents on prevented planting requirements and harvest restrictions for cover crops.

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“It’s not just the driving but the officer in the car is also talking on the radio, listening to other people that are coming in, getting prepared for if the person stops. There is a lot of mental stuff going on,” Cook said. “You find even if you just turn on the siren, you really start to understand the pressure the people are under.”

The third week covers defensive tactics and weapons. The officers will talk about how they physically control people and participants will get to attempt to handcuff someone.

“This is obviously a topic that is in the news a lot, so we’ll do a lot of talking about that. They will get to see some of the stuff that we use for personal protection to help other people,” Cook said. “The first thing that always comes to mind are guns and now Tasers, so we will have a lot of questions about that.”

During the fourth week, the group will head to the gun range for the opportunity to shoot a fire arm and participate in a situation room. The group will also be introduced to the what the SWAT team does.

The fifth week covers traffic stops. The participants will get to perform a regular stop along with a felony or high-risk stop. In the high-risk stop, they will decide if they need to take the person out of the car and place them under arrest.

“Some of the biggest interactions that we have with the public is through traffic enforcement and a lot of people don’t like that,” Cook said.

Week six bring the group to the Jasper County Jail where they will talk about OWIs and tour the jail and 911 facility.

“I have always thought it was under appreciated.

We go out and talk to the dispatchers. People don’t realize how tough that job is. I like those at the academy to see what the dispatchers do and how they work with us,” Cook said. “It is really a big team and they are really a big part of it that doesn’t get a lot of credit.”

Investigations are covered in the seventh week including sex abuse and child abuse. A crime scene will be set up for the participants to investigate including speaking with the “suspect” and “victim.” They will get to make their own decision about whether to arrest the person or not and if there is any evidence to collect. Fingerprints and footwear prints will also be taken.

The final week the group will discuss illegal drugs.

An officer from the drug task force will speak and answer questions the group may have.

“A lot of people wonder about meth or meth labs.

What is it, is it something like CSI, some big lab? He will come and do a demo and show them what he is finding. What constitutes a meth lab, it is probably not what you would think,” Cook said.

A benefit that comes from the academy that is often overlooked is the benefit to the officers involved.

The completely volunteer staff gain insight into what citizens are thinking about the police department and see citizens in a positive environment instead of a negative one.

“A lot of the officers that come in and do the guest instructing work nights. What you learn from going to this academy is the environment they live in is different from you and I,” Cook said. “I can tell you that the people you come in contact with are generally very negative. Most of what we do is tell people that they can’t do what they are doing anymore, which makes them unhappy. It’s very nice for them to interact with people that are not there for a negative reason.”

The NPD is hoping to keep the class size to 20 people or less. Those interested are asked to get applications in as soon as possible. Applications are located at the Newton Police Department, 101 W. Fourth St. S. The deadline for applications is Aug. 24. For more information contact the department at 641-791-0853.

results with each other in a way that allows instructors and administrators to “unpack” data, and see how much understanding of concepts each student really has. It will allow teachers to find ways to teach more Iowa Core material in meaningful ways, he said.

Use of the consortium will not be mandatory for any Newton teacher, Callaghan said.

“It’s just one more tool teachers will have,” board member Andy Elbert said. “It will be like switching from a slot-blade screwdriver to a multi-tip.”

In other matters Monday, the board: • Heard reports from Director of K-8 Curriculum and Aurora Heights Principal Jim Gilbert about the 2014-15 Iowa Assessments information as well as the recently completed “Jump Start” and “Super Reader” summer programs. Gilbert said Berg Middle School scored high enough on math and reading assessments

to get its name taken off of the SINA list after spending nine years there, and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, despite having more than 90 percent of its third-graders make proficiency in math, didn’t make adequate yearly progress because it slid slightly backward.

• Approved a personnel report that included the resignation of Technology Supervisor Chris Bieghler, who is taking a job with the Iowa Department of Education.

• Heard from Bob Williams of Buena Vista University, who discussed the progress made by the 40 Newton students who took the university’s two-week summer reading course. He said students who read as few as six books over the summer can still continue to advance their skills.

• Discussed board policy 902.2 regarding emergency repairs. The policy calls for improvements costing more than $12,500 to be approved by the board, and recent concrete work and storm repairs to one of the under-construction H.A. Lynn press box roofs needed to be started before a regular

Continued from Page 1A was looking for someone to take care of these beds, and I’m someone with an interest in this sort of thing.”

Creating and nurturing artistic items like flower beds is nothing new to Caldwell. Toward the end of her teaching career, Caldwell was an art teacher with Newton Schools, and her personal artwork has been displayed publicly, including at the Iowa Sculpture Festival, held in June in Newton.

Caldwell said she’s also one of a growing number of Jasper County residents interested in the resurgence of pollinators that keep certain food-bearing plants in proliferation. She has milkweed, which attracts pollen-transferring butterflies and bees, planted alongside colorful flowers.

“It’s brought up a lot of conversations that I didn’t have before,” Caldwell said. “Even Dan (Holtkamp, the co-owner of the MaidRite franchise, known as Dan’s Sandwich Shop)

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Margaret Caldwell has helped keep this prolific flower bed going in the alley between her husband’s law firm and Maid-Rite in Newton, and the milkweed included in the garden helps bring pollinators, such as this butterfly. Newton Main Street Director Andrew Bassman said Caldwell’s dedication to the project is exactly the type of individual effort needed to help revitalize central Newton.

asked me if he could have some milkweed seeds to plant his own.”

Caldwell said she was happy to help provide a pollinator habitat in a place where it isn’t in the way.

Newton Main Street Director Andrew Bassman said Caldwell’s dedication to the project is exactly the type of individual effort needed to help revitalize central Newton.

“The time and skill Ms. Caldwell has devot-

to recognize something positive about a citizen who takes pride in the community and is making a difference.

“This same alley had publicity about how awful it looked, and the lack of care,” Terlouw said.

“Look at it now. I was stunned to walk by and see the most beautiful alley in Newton. Positive change is always good.”

ed to the alleyway is simply awesome. Individuals taking the initiative and showing pride in the downtown is absolutely what we need to help us reach our revitalization goals,” Bassman said.

“On behalf of Newton Main Street, we would like to thank Ms. Caldwell for her fabulous work and outstanding effort.”

Marilyn Terlouw, a member of the Main Street Design Committee, said it’s important

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

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board meeting. The policy was discussed briefly, but no action was taken.

• Heard a report from Callaghan about the press box project, which he said is on track to be completed by the Aug. 20 scrimmage.

• Heard from Callaghan and Gilbert about last week’s 40th Annual School Administrators of Iowa Conference, where they heard Gov. Terry Branstad speak just days after making “disparaging remarks” about educators.

Callaghan said the governor said a teacher salary initiative needs to be addressed through the Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant, and the 2.45 increase in funding the governor will propose for 2016-17 might include a great deal of earmarked money.

• Heard a report from Callaghan about next week — the final week before the school year’s classes begin on Aug. 24. Several events involving both new and returning teachers are slated.

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By Jamee A. Pierson Staff Writer

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Another busy weekend is in the books, and it amazes me what all we can pack into three days.

From back-to-school shopping, Old Settlers and continued work on the house, there is never a dull moment.

Friday, I made my way to Des Moines for a little clothes shopping for the girls. Both of my girls will be going to preschool this year, with my oldest going four half-days a week. They were pretty hard on their summer clothes and most of them will go to the play clothes side of the closet instead of being worn out in public.

I made myself a spreadsheet to make sure I covered all of my bases and didn’t forget anything important. After hitting up Carters, Old Navy, Gap, Von Maur, Younkers and Target, I think I have enough for at least the first semester. I will have to bring a couple things back that didn’t fit quite right, and I am still on a hunt for the perfect pair of purple shoes for my youngest.

I got home in time to throw my kids in the tub to get ready for the kiddie parade later that evening.

My mom is the mastermind be-

hind the Loud and Proud Cheerleaders idea and the girls loved it.

They each had megaphones and dressed in their red, white and blue American Cutie outfits and did a great job walking down the street yelling “loud and proud” to the crowd.

Before heading home that night, they jumped in the inflatable houses and got a couple tattoos. A bag of cotton candy may have made its way to the house as well.

Saturday morning, I was up early to help with MAMM (Monroe Annual Micro Marathon) that my friend heads up.

Following the “big” kids race my littles were ready to go in their races. I was slightly worried because my oldest has become super competitive and is known to throw a fit mid-race if she is losing.

My youngest was in the first race, and I couldn’t have been more proud. She took off and was like an arrow straight to her dad getting what we think was third place. When it was my oldest daughter’s turn we told her to just try her best and run as fast as she could. Thankfully, she did just

that and ended the race excited to have participated.

Following the races they participated in the coin toss collecting money in sawdust and the frog jumping contest where their frog actually followed their lead and was one of the first to cross the line. After a short lunch break, we went back to the square so my oldest could perform with her dance class on the “big stage.”

The girls and my husband participated in the parade that evening on the 3-year-old preschool float, waving and tossing candy while riding in a train. I spent the time taking photos for the paper along with working at the preschool booth selling popcorn, water and temporary tattoos to raise money.

Following the parade, the girls spent the next hour or so jumping to their hearts’ desire along with their cousins until it started to rain and we called it an evening. As we were walking to the car my youngest asked if she could fall asleep in the car because she was so tired. A pretty successful day all around.

Sunday was school supply shopping day with the highlight

being shopping for backpacks.

Oddly enough the girls picked out the same one, a pink kitty that has hands that flip open and closed.

After gathering everything on the list, we headed home to continue working on the house.

My husband set out to mow our 3.5 acres, finishing in just more than three hours. I went back to the basement to continue sorting through boxes. We have boxes that were packed two years ago when we first moved, those from my childhood that my mom gave me and some filled with last minute items that were thrown together right before our last move.

My girls thought it was Christmas and their birthdays wrapped into one with all of their toys making a reappearance. I was also pretty excited that I have my craft room nearly set up, and I can start getting organized in that department.

Another busy weekend in the books for the Pierson family.

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Part 2: Newton’s street names

By Ken Barthelman Executive Director, Jasper County Historical Museum In part one of our story it became apparent that there was a great deal of unhappiness with the “High-Numbered” street plan and everyone seemed to have an idea of their own.

Nov. 11, 1911 — NUMEROUS PLANS OFFERED IN STREET NAMING PERPLEXITY — Among the more than 900 plans suggested, one called for streets east of the square to start with First Avenue, streets west of the square would start with First Street, streets south of the square would be alphabetical, starting with Arlington Avenue and streets north of the square would be alphabetical starting with Arnold Street.

An alternative plan called for streets running east-west to be named after presidents, with Washington starting at the city limits. North-south streets would be numbers, also starting at one edge of town.

Nov. 13, 1911 — THE DAILY NEWS WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SIMPLE SYSTEM — The newspaper’s preference was a combination of numbers and letters, like in Oskaloosa. It even included a two column article called “Some Essentials of Good Street Naming System” supporting its plan.

The streets issue continued

to heat up and remained on the front page most days until the Nov. 21 decision.

Nov. 21, 1911 — CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS NUMERICAL SYSTEM OF STREET NAMING — although the controversy lived on.

Nov. 26, 1911 — STREET NAMING EXCITEMENT MAY PICK UP AGAIN Dec. 4, 1911 — PEOPLE SHOULD ALLOW NUMBERS TO BE PLACED — The council had contracted with C.H. McClean to add house numbers throughout Newton and he was facing resistance from citizens. The city specifically stated that the numbers would not change no matter what change may be made in the street names.

Feb. 13, 1917 — MANY MEN ASK THAT STREETS BE LEFT ALONE — Coun-

cil was considering leaving our numbered avenues but changing streets to letters west of First and alphabetical names east of First.

It was dropped after 115 signed a petition. The petition was led

by Oscar Coon.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. When did locals start using the new street names?

There doesn’t seem to be a single time when the transition took place. Most ads continued to refer to “1 block south of square, east of Big Store” etc. Aug. 21, 1912 was the first day the masthead for the Newton Daily News carried its new street name.

As late as April 16, 1913, The Newton Journal ran an article on council actions that referred to new street names in part of the article and used old names in part of it. There doesn’t seem to have been a timeline published for when the transition should take place.

What happened to the Mayor and Aldermen serving in 1911?

In the 1913 election, Mayor Meredith lost in a “landslide” and Bergman was third in an at-large election for two seats. Coon, who was on the original streets committee but was the only alderman who voted against the high-numbered streets, was second in the at-large vote and the only alderman re-elected in 1913. Baldwin, Warner, Harvey and Jackson did not run for re-election.

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For the last few years, coffee shop employees h a v e h a d trouble w i t h my order.

How do I order my coffee? By Marc Dion “Small, black, no sugar,” I say.

Sometimes the coffee arrives with sugar in it but the most common response is for the counter person to listen to my order and hen say, “So just cream, right?

I think I should be everyone’s favorite customer because I never order anything complex. My favorite kind of pizza is cheese. I drink draft beer and straight whiskey. In Italian places, I eat spaghetti and meatballs.

In Chinese places, I eat chop suey.

My problem seems to fit neatly into the pigeonhole provided for “angry old white man difficulties,” except that I’m not really angry. Instead, I’m trying to figure out what’s happening.

My order difficulty hit its height last Saturday. I’m a reporter and I was on my way to cover a story in a distant suburb. I brought along a cigar for the drive. Nothing goes better with a cigar than a cup of coffee, so I stopped.

I decided to get a medium so I wouldn’t run out of coffee before I ran out of cigars and I decided to get it half decaf so I wouldn’t get the jitters.

“Medium, half decaf, black, no sugar,” I said to the guy behind the counter.

“Half decaf?” he said “Yeah,” I said.

“So, you just want me to fill it halfway up?’ he said We worked it out. I left change in the tip jar on the counter.

If I really were an angry old white man, I’d be screaming about this generation of workers and the schools and Jesus and video games.

Maybe we are raising a race of dullards.

But what if the people in the coffee shops are just having fun with me, lashing out because their jobs don’t pay anything and they have to stand on their feet all day and a lot of people are senselessly mean to retail workers?

That, I’d support. I had a lot of low wage crap jobs before I finished getting a master’s degree, and I conducted low-grade “worker resistance actions” on all those jobs.

I loafed. I hid from the boss. I showed up late and left early whenever I could. I didn’t work any harder than they made me work. I do not believe I am required to show gratitude or loyalty to any person or organization paying me poverty wages.

I can’t be sure, but I hope those coffee shop workers are screwing up my order deliberately, just to get back at the boss, at the company, at the world. That shows some spirit.

So, if you work in a coffee shop near me, next time you give me the wrong order, wink.

I’ll wink back.

Marc Munroe Dion is a nationally syndicated columnist. Dion’s latest book, “Marc Dion: Volume I,” is a collection of his best 2014 columns and is available for Nook and Kindle.

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Obituaries Carroll D. De Zwarte Aug. 9, 2015 Carroll D. De Zwarte, 74, of West Des Moines, passed from this life Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015.

A service will be at 10:30 a . m .

Thursday, Aug. 13 at New Hope

Ruby A. Sparks Aug. 9, 2015 Ruby Ann Sparks, 84, of Newton, formerly of Colfax, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at Park Centre in Ne w ton.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ruby, the daughter of Huron and Ida Belle (Timmons) Price, was

Assembly, 4425 70th St. in Urbandale. The family will receive friends and family from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines.

Carroll Dwayne De Zwarte was born Feb. 6, 1941, in rural Jasper County to Bernard and Wilma De Zwarte.

He grew up northwest of Sully, and graduated from Lynnville-Sully

High School in 1959.

On Jan. 5, 1961, he was united in marriage with Rosalie Van Wyk in Sully. He farmed for 20 years in Jasper County. In 1981, he moved to West Des Moines where he operated a cleaning, painting and construction business. Later he became a financial planner and branch manager of LPL Financial. Most recently he established and operated Freedom Houses, a place for those

seeking Christ centered recovery.

Carroll is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rosalie De Zwarte; three children, Brent (Denise) De Zwarte, Terry (Margaret) De Zwarte and Darlys ( John) Purdy; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Linda (Dennis) Van Maanen; and his brother Glen (Carol) De Zwarte.

born July 27, 1931, in rural Jasper County.

She graduated from the Monroe High School, Class of 1949.

On Sept. 7, 1950, Ruby was united in marriage to Harold Sparks, Jr. at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. A lifelong resident of the Jasper County area, she lived in Colfax, prior to moving to Park Centre. She was employed by Skiff Medical Center and at the Van Dusseldorp Sand and Gravel in Reasnor. She devoted her life to her family as

a homemaker and loved spending time hunting with her husband. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, flowers and hunting mushrooms.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harold on July 26, 1995; her sonin-law Dennis Conn; a sister, Irene Farver; and her brother Hubert Price. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ruby’s family in her name or to the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines. At Ruby’s request there will be no services.

Those left to honor Ruby’s memory include her daughters, Cynthia Conn of Altoona, Teresa Sparks of Newton and Janice (Paul) Berry of Newton; her five grandchildren, Chad (Molly) Vriezelaar, Marci (Sam) McIlrath, Jennifer (Matt) Oswalt, Stephanie Conn (Blake Swihart) and Travis Vriezelaar (Tania Baker); her seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.

Mary M. Blankenship Aug. 10, 2015 Mary Blankenship, 63, formerly of Newton, died Monday

afternoon, Aug. 10, 2015, at St. Luke’s Unity Point Hospice in Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services for Mary are pending and the Pence-Reese

Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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

Australian blues singer to perform at Cadillac Jack’s Bike Night Newton Daily News BAXTER — Cadillac Jack’s Bike Night will feature the musical stylings of Anni Piper at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 108 N. Main St. in Baxter.

Hailing from Australia and now residing in South Florida, “Australia’s First Lady of Blues,” musician Anni Piper is deep into her 2015 Summer Tour, PIPER

bringing her lively blend of “Saucy Aussie” Blues. For more Information call 641-792-5320 or visit www.facebook.com/CadillacJacks.

Baxter.IA Piper is currently a semi-finalist in The U.K. Songwriting Contest for her compositions “Wonder Woman” ( Jazz-Blues category) and “Paper Bag” (Open Category). The judges are Grammy, Emmy, BRIT and CMA award-winning, Gold and Platinum producers and artists.

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Wednesday Beef taco salad, lettuce/tomato, pinto beans, peaches in gelatin, tropical fruit and skim milk Thursday Meatloaf in brown gravy, mashed potatoes, asparagus, pears, peanut butter cookie and skim milk For information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102.

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

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

• Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton for lunch and a program titled “NHS Athletics Update” by NHS Athletic Director Scott Garvis. Anyone interested in the program, or in learning more about Kiwanis, is welcome to be a guest for lunch.

For information, or to make a reservation for lunch, call Margie Criswell at 641-521-9482.

Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

• Brown Bag Lunch and Learn will begin at noon Wednesday at Jasper County Historical Society, 1700 S. 15th Ave. W. in Newton. Larry Hurto and Ken Barthelman will be presenting a program on the Ku Klux Klan and their attempts to organize in Jasper County during the early 1920s. The program is free.

• Newton High School student registration is from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the high school.

Basics & Beyond and DAP students can register from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Emerson Hough building.

• Newton Class of 1961 will meet at noon Wednesday at La Cabana in Newton for lunch and conversation. All class members and guests are welcome to attend.

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

• Culver’s Cruise Night will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Culver’s in Newton.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Chamber Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m.

Thursday at The Hunter Mansion Tea Room & Event Center, 223 W. Fourth St. S. in Newton.

Get the latest on upcoming Chamber and community events as you network with other Newton business leaders.

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

• Breaking Free women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Richard E. Keller, 33, of Newton, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender after authorities were called to 1453 N. 11th Ave. E. #3A at 11:16 p.m. Sunday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Charles S. Vaughn, 50, of Newton, was arrested on Jasper and Marion County warrants for probation violation after authorities were called to 812 N. Eighth Ave. E. at 6:49 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Katelund E. Jeffrey, 19, of Prairie City, was arrested on a Marion County warrants for fifth-degree theft and domestic abuse assault with injury after authorities were called to Kum & Go at 4:48 a.m. Monday. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Michael A. Sutter, 19, of Newton, is charged with possession/purchase/consume/ open container of alcohol by a

minor after authorities pulled him over at the intersection of Highway 6 and First Avenue West. He was cited and released to appear.

• Robert D. Fisher, 64, of Bonita Springs, Fla., is charged with consumption/ intoxication in public places after authorities were called to Maid Rite at 3:20 p.m. Thursday. Officers were called about a man passed out at a table.

Officers found Fisher who was sleeping and had food on his hand and face. They woke him up and he had bloodshot eyes and admitted to drinking.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Austin J. Hurt, 20, of Newton, is charged with simple misdemeanor assault after authorities were called to the 1800 block of South Eighth Avenue East at 8:13 p.m.

Thursday. Officers were called about two men fighting but upon arrival all had left the area. Officers were then called by the victim who alleged he

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was assaulted by Hurt. The victim said that he was walking with his girlfriend and her brother when Hurt began yelling at them. He got out of his vehicle, then got back in before exiting at the drive way of Forest View Apartments and continued yelling.

The victim then alleged Hurt attacked him and hit him on the back of the head and back.

Hurt admitted to approaching the victim after he had received messages from the victim. The victim admitted to hitting Hurt only after Hurt first swung at him. He was cited and released to appear.

• Mary A. Stewart, 52, of Montezuma, is charged with fifth-degree theft after authorities were called to Walgreens at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Officers spoke with an employee who said Stewart had placed items in her purse. The items totaled $63.54. She was cited and released to appear.

• Doris J. Shine, 60, of Newton, is charged with fifth-de-

gree theft after authorities were called to Walgreens at 10:04 p.m. Thursday. Officers spoke with an employee who said Shine had taken vitamins out of a box and placed them in a bag she had in her cart.

She said a voice told her to put them in the bag and she was seeing if the employees were on their toes. They were valued at $8.49. She was cited and released to appear.

• Ricky A. Langford, 45, of Newton, is charged with second-degree robbery after authorities were called to 701 N. Second Ave. E. at 8:30 p.m.

July 17. Officers were called on an assault. The victim alleged Langford had entered the vehicle through the driver’s door and assaulted the victim until she assisted him removing her car/house keys and then ran away with them. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Harley D. Gillespie, 18, of Des Moines, is charged

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with fifth-degree theft after authorities were called to 8054 S. 76th Ave. W. in Prairie City at 10 p.m. April 28.

The victim noticed his debit card was missing, and his son had some friends over. The victim then noticed transactions on his card that he did not make. He then spoke with someone at a store where Gillespie had used the card and was able to identify Gillespie. The victim’s son said that Gillespie had been at their house. There was a warrant issued for his arrest.

• Dean D. Rusher, 50, of Melbourne, is charged with driving while barred after authorities pulled him over in the 6100 block of Highway 14 East at 10:44 p.m.

Friday. Officers spoke with Rusher about not having a license and it was suspended. The officer was unable to contact dispatch and was then called to an emergency.

A warrant was issued for his arrest.

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Woman goes to the mat to defend yoga photos DEAR ABBY: A family member has recently lost more than 100 pounds running and doing yoga.

She looks fantastic. Yoga is the focus of her life now, and she posts daily photos of herself on social media. In many of them she is scantily clad and in poses some might consider risque.

Whenever she attends family gatherings or outings to public places, she wants to take pictures of herself in various poses. This makes some of the people she’s with uncomfortable.

She says she doesn’t care what others think, but there have been quite a few negative comments about this, and people have “unfollowed” her on social media. Others think it’s OK for her to do her thing. What is your opinion on this? — GAGGING IN GEORGIA DEAR GAGGING: Your relative deserves praise for having adopted a healthier lifestyle. However, because she doesn’t care what others think, any family member who finds her pictures too risque for their comfort should quit following her on social media.

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Kelly,” and I are arguing over whether she should take her trophies with her when she moves out on her own. I feel that when kids move out, they should take all their belongings.

Kelly thinks I should keep the 10 to 15 trophies she won in beauty pageants when she was younger.

I’d like to turn her bedroom into a guest room where visiting relatives can stay, but I’m having difficulty getting my daughter to take all her stuff. Although she has grown out of her childhood trophies, she expects me to hold onto them. I suggested she pack them up and store them in her attic so she can show her children her accomplishments one day.

What do you think? — BEAUTY

QUEEN’S MOM IN INDIANA DEAR MOM: I think that if you want a guest room instead of a shrine to your daughter’s beauty contest achievements, you should set a deadline and insist that her trophies be removed.

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine and I have exchanged birthday cards for many years. Several years ago, she started sending me two cards each year — one on my birthday and another five or six months later. After a couple more years passed, the “second date” became the only card she sent.

I know I should have said something, but I didn’t want to embarrass her. This year on my “birthday” she even called to wish me a happy one.

Is there anything I can do now?

My REAL birthday is coming up soon, and I feel bad that I didn’t nip this in the bud in the beginning. — ONE AT A TIME IN WASHINGTON DEAR ONE: Oh, for Pete’s sake! Friends should be able to level with each other without ruining the friendship. If you want to save her from embarrassment, tell her YOU are embarrassed because you didn’t say something earlier. Then enjoy a good laugh together.

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Authorities: Tall corn may have contributed to crash SUMNER — Authorities say tall corn growing near a northern Iowa city may have contributed to a fatal, two-vehicle crash. The Bremer County Sheriff ’s Office says the two cars were traveling in different directions Monday morning when they collided at an intersection about five miles outside of Sumner. One driver, 44-year-old Dawn Novak, of Sumner, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, 47-year-old Logan Huebner, also of Sumner, received minor injuries.

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Man struck in head by golf club during robbery CEDAR FALLS — Authorities say a man has been hospitalized after being struck by a golf club during a robbery by four people in Cedar Falls.

The crime was reported around 2:30 a.m. Monday. The victim told officers he’d been set upon by two men and two women and had been hit in the head with the club.

No arrests have been reported.

SIOUX CITY — A 29-year-old Nebraska man has been charged in connection with a fatal accident in northwest Iowa. Sioux City police say the accident occurred around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, when a man and his wife stopped to check on a driver slumped behind the wheel of a pickup that was sitting in the roadway.

They awoke the driver, who started to speed away. But police say a trailer being pulled by the pickup ran over the man, fatally injuring him. The man’s name hasn’t been released.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — Several organizations have collaborated in replacing a handful of outdoor informational panels that detail a journey of Mormons in the mid-1800s across Iowa to settle in Utah.

The panels were installed by organizers at several eastern Iowa sites in 1996 during the 150th anniversary of the trek.

Bob Schulze with the Pottawattamie County Mormon Trails Association says the signs appeared worn due to age and weather.

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DAKOTA CITY — Authorities are investigating what caused a small helicopter-like aircraft to crash in Iowa, killing the pilot and injuring his passenger.

The Humboldt County Sheriff ’s Office says the gyrocopter was traveling near the small community of Dakota City around 7 p.m. Sunday when it crashed. Its wreckage was found in the front yard of a residence.

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Newton man charged for assault on teen

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Newton man was arrested after assaulting a 16-year-old victim Sunday.

Wilberto Ramos, 46, is charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness after authorities were called to an apartment in the 1000th block of First Avenue West Sunday afternoon. Officers were called about some type of an assault and spoke with the victim who said that Ramos had been drinking all day and got upset over the use of a cellphone.

He broke the cellphone, which belonged to the victim, and then began an argument.

The incident then turned into a Ramos physical altercation in which Ramos is accused of picking up the victim and throwing her across a bedroom. She landed halfway on the bed with her leg and back hitting a metal frame at the foot of the bed. The victim had red marks on her leg, according to reports.

Ramos was taken to the Jasper County Jail where he is being held on a $1,000 bond.

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First restocked Iowa turkey farmer talks lessons from bird flu .The Associated Press MANSON — Thousands of small young turkeys ran around the barns on the Moline family farm Monday near Manson, the first Iowa farm to restock birds after a bird flu outbreak decimated flocks in the Midwest.

Owner Brad Moline, who farms with his father and brother, said it’s a sign the industry is turning the page on an outbreak in which about 48 million birds died from the virus or where euthanized to prevent its spread.

The virus spread to the Midwest in the spring, affect 15 states, with Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska losing the most birds.

Cleaning and disinfection at Nebraska and Minnesota farms should be completed by mid-August and at Iowa

Iowa school district reaches $350,000 lawsuit settlement DES MOINES (AP) — Des Moines Public Schools and its insurance company will pay a former superintendent $350,000 to settle a lawsuit over sexually explicit emails sent by the superintendent.

District spokeswoman Amanda Lewis said Monday the district expected to win the lawsuit filed by Nancy Se-

bring, but its insurance company wanted to settle to avoid additional litigation expenses.

Attorneys for Sebring say they’re satisfied with the settlement.

Sebring filed a lawsuit after sexually explicit emails sent from her district-issued email account and electronics were made public in

May 2012. Sebring’s invasion-of-privacy lawsuit argued the emails were personal and not subject to Iowa’s open records laws. The district said they were public records.

Half the settlement money will go to Sebring’s attorneys. The district’s insurance company will pay the majority of the costs.

Children read to Iowa barber in exchange for haircuts DUBUQUE (AP) — Children who read books to a local barber have received a free haircut as part of a community event in Dubuque to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.

Barber Courtney Holmes traded the tales for trims on Saturday during the second annual Back to School Bash in Comiskey Park.

Tayshawn Kirby, 9, of Dubuque, read from “Fats, Oils and Sweets,”

by Carol Parenzan Smalley, informing Holmes that the average person eats 150 pounds of sugar each year. Before Tayshawn’s

10-year-old brother, Titan Feeney, took his turn in the barber chair, he told his brother the new look was great.

“I just want to support kids reading,” Holmes said.

St. Mark Youth Enrichment gave away books during the event, some of which were read to Holmes.

Outreach coordinator Beth McGorry with St. Mark said she enjoyed watching Holmes help young children sound out the words they didn’t know yet.

Caitlin Daniels, grade-level reading coordinator with the Community Foundation of Greater

Dubuque, also helped struggling readers in the barber chair.

“It’s great. All the kids, they want to have a good haircut to go back to school,” she said. “They’re paying through reading.”

The city’s acting resource manager, Anderson Sainci, coordinated the event, which involved nonprofits and other community partners.

More than 100 people learned about free resources and beforeand after-school opportunities available to families and students.

The first full day of classes in Dubuque is Sept. 1.

AP Photo Turkeys stand next to a feeder in a barn on the Moline family turkey farm Monday in Manson. The Moline farm is the first Iowa farm to restock after the bird flu outbreak that killed 48 million birds in 15 states.

farms by the end of the month, said Jack Shere, a U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinary administrator.

Farms must wait 21 days after they test free of virus before introducing new birds, he said.

Moline hosted state

and federal agriculture officials at a news conference Monday to celebrate restocking barns and offer some hope to others still awaiting the green light to move forward.

The young turkeys in his barns were trucked to the farm 120 miles northwest of Des Moines from a hatchery in Wilmar, Minnesota.

Moline recalled how about 90 turkeys were found dead on May 19 in one of his barns of 7,000 birds. Within four days, only a handful of birds were still alive.

“The disease is that destructive and that devastating and that fast. It’s something generations of turkey farmers have never seen before and have never been seen on this farm and hope we never do again,” he said.

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Iowa minister’s murder gathers dust, not clues

By Danielle Ferguson He was an Iowa minister heading to fish on the banks of the Missouri River after r unning an errand for a mental health care fac i l i t y.

But the Morse R e v .

Kevin Lane Morse’s life came to a sudden, tragic end on June 20, 2002 — mysteriously shot and left to die.

Morse’s body was found near a levee be-

low the Nebraska City Bridge next to the Missouri River in Fremont County according to the Iowa Cold Cases website.

Morse, 44, who managed the Country Acres Care nursing home near Sidney, had called the facility’s director of nursing shortly before 4:30 p.m. that Thursday afternoon and said he’d been shot.

He couldn’t say where he was. Then his cell phone died.

The nursing home director told dispatchers Morse had gone to Nebraska City to return soda cans for the mental health facility

“We pray every day for answers.”

— Carolene Morse Kevin Morse’s mother

he ran.

“He had mentioned to his employees and residents that ‘the carp would be biting near the mulberry trees,’” the director said, according to Iowa Cold Cases.

Officials searched for him from Sidney to Nebraska City.

By the time a nursing home employee found Morse’s truck parked at the levee,

Morse had died of the gunshot wound.

Two white men in their early 20s were seen running from the area. One wore a white T-shirt and blue jeans, and reportedly carried a rifle. The other wore a dark blue T-shirt and blue jeans.

The slaying prompted a manhunt in Iowa and Nebraska that included police dogs, boats along the river, a

Nebraska State Patrol helicopter and an Iowa State Patrol airplane.

The men were never located, and the case eventually went cold.

Lane and Carolene Morse, Kevin’s parents, say the investigation was lackluster.

“We’re pretty perturbed,” Carolene said.

“I don’t think they did a thorough enough investigation.”

Lane agreed and

said those conducting the investigation never even questioned them.

“Something more definitely could be done,” Lane said.

Carolene said Kevin left notes in his Bible for his family at the scene, saying to forgive whoever did this.

“It sounds like a terrible movie,” Carolene said. “We pray every day for answers. We’re at our wits’ end.”

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News KNOXVILLE — Opening more than a week’s worth of sprint car racing at Knoxville Raceway, Terry McCarl added a fourth championship trophy to his shelf in the 25th annual Arnold MotorSupply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank.

McCarl, of Altoona, dominated the race, leading from green flag to checkered flag — 25 laps — in Saturday’s A feature to claim the $10,000 payday. The 360 Knoxville Nationals ran Thursday through Saturday.

Sunday had the fourth annual Kustom Concrete Pumping Capitani Classic on the raceway track.

Shane Stewart, of Bixby, Okla., used a perfect slide job past Danny Lasoski, of Dover, Mo.,through turns three and four on lap 20 winning the Capitani Classic.

All that is leading

into the 55th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The FVP Knoxville Nationals begin Wednesday with the championship race on Saturday.

Justin Henderson will be driving for Newton’s own BDS Motorsports in the 410 racing during this week’s Knoxville Nationals.

Henderson, who is from Sioux Falls, S.D., finished 11th in Sunday’s Capitani Classic, which is a 410 race. He finished 22nd in the 360 Knoxville Nationals’ championship race Saturday.

Bryan Sundby, owner of BDS Motorsports, is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at its Newton shop at 1306 N. 11th Ave. E. The racing team showcases its sprint cars every week at Knoxville Raceway.

“We invite our fans and sponsors to get to know us and each oth-

Submitted photo Justin Henderson has three feature wins during the 410 class of regular season racing at Knoxville Raceway. This week he drives the No. 1 for BDS Motorsports of Newton in the 55th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals, starting Wednesday in Knoxville.

er,” Sundby said. “They can come and enjoy lunch with us, watch the team working on the cars, ask questions they’ve wondered about the cars, Justin and the team, and just relax.”

Henderson is behind the wheel of the BDS Motorsports No. 1 cars. Henderson finished fifth in the 2014 Knoxville Nationals and third in 2013. He is sitting second in the weekly race standings for the 410 series at Knoxville for the 2015 season. BDS

Motorsports is leading the ownership points standings in the 360 series and is second in the 410 series.

BDS was the 2014 Knoxville Raceway 360 owner champion. Henderson finished third in the drivers’ standings for the 410 class and BDS Motorsports was third in that class at the finish of the 2014 season.

Sundby and his father, David, came to Newton in 2011, but didn’t have the shop operational until 2013.

Sundby, who is from North Dakota, said he was still on the road in 2012 working for sprint car drivers.

In 2013, BDS Motorsports had its cars ready to race at Knoxville. Sundby was in search of a full-time driver for his 410 series and 360 series cars.

He found that driver in Henderson.

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Terlouw realizing his lifelong dream at Iowa

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Former Lynnville-Sully standout Kyle Terlouw has worked hard for his accomplishments.

And even after realizing his lifelong dream to play football at the University of Iowa, Terlouw is still working.

He’s working his way up the depth chart at defensive tackle and working hard to not let anyone move him off the current two-deep roster.

“It’s been great. It’s been a dream since high school to play here, and I feel blessed to be here and to be a part of this team,” Terlouw said. “I just have to keep working day in and day out.”

Terlouw knew when his playing days at Lynnville-Sully were over that hard work could be the only way he would get to realize his dreams.

He wasn’t offered a Division I scholarship out of high school so his path to Iowa City went through Iowa Central Community College at Fort Dodge.

He spent two seasons as a Triton and then walked on to the Iowa football team despite fielding FCS offers from Northern Iowa, Indiana State and Missouri State.

He even turned down two full-ride scholarships to play for the black and gold.

“I love working with him. He’s a great young man,” said Iowa defensive line coach Reese Morgan, who was TERLOUW | 2B

Troy Hyde/Daily News Former Lynnville-Sully standout Kyle Terlouw could see plenty of playing time for the Iowa football team this year.

Terlouw, a redshirt junior, is listed as a backup defensive tackle on the current two-deep depth chart.

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Iowa, ISU hope marked improvement can keep fans on board Both Iowa State and Iowa had their annual football media days last week, and the No. 1 thing I took out of my time in Ames and Iowa City was that both programs need to win and need to win

By Troy Hyde now.

H a w k - Newton Daily News eye fans Sports Writer are getting antsy. Head coach Kirk Ferentz is 115-85 in his first 16 years but the program hasn’t won more than nine games in a season since the Hawks went 11-2 in 2009.

Over in Ames, ISU head coach Paul Rhoads may or may not have a hotter seat.

But we can’t overlook the fact that he is 29-46 since taking over the Cyclones in 2009.

Iowa State went to back-to-back bowl games in 2011 and 2012, but it has won only five games the past two seasons.

So each coach may feel a little pressure this year.

Some feel Ferentz decided to go with C.J. Beathard at quarterback over twoyear starter Jake Rudock after Iowa’s loss to Tennessee in the bowl game because it was an easy way to appease fans.

It’s hard for me to buy into that one, but it makes some sense. The fans needed a reason to buy season tickets for a 2015 that features a weak home slate.

Beathard gives Iowa fans hope that brighter days are ahead. But it guarantees nothing. The Hawkeyes still have question marks.

And this doesn’t feel like a 10-win team.

But Ferentz has done some of his best work when his back is against the wall and no one outside the program has high expectations for the team.

It’s hard to tell if Iowa State fans truly want a change at head coach.

Will renovations and an upgrade in the south end zone be enough or will another two or three win season be the final chapter on the Rhoads era?

The Cyclones should be explosive in the passing game. Fifth-year senior Sam Richardson should have plenty of options to throw to, but brand new faces at running back and on the offensive line remain as question marks.

And the defense needs to improve. It can’t allow 39 points and 529 yards per game and expect to be successful.

Media days are always positive. Teams always feel good about the upcoming year. Only time will tell if we have two programs that can turn it around or programs that continue on a downward spiral.

One thing is clear. Both Ferentz and Rhoads haven’t been under more pressure to win than they are this year.

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

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Continued from Page 1B Knoxville in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008 full-time before coming back at the end of 2013 to drive for BDS Motorsports.

Sundby and BDS Motorsports promotes Newton. He has encouraged Newton businesses to become sponsors for the race cars, and has found some success.

“Most people think it is way too expensive to be a sponsor. We have the right packages for any budget. We have room to fit sponsors on the cars. We custom-taylor things to help promote businesses right here in Newton on our cars,” Sundby said.

The No. 1 BDS Motorsports 410 car will have a different look for this week’s Knoxville Nationals. At last year’s nationals, BDS Motorsports won the best appearing car award.

The FVP Knoxville Nationals open with two qualifying nights of racing on Wednesday and Thursday. The top 16 drivers in points from Wednesday and Thursday are locked into Saturday’s racing. Friday night has more qualifying racing to fill out Saturday’s field along with the Speed Sport Knoxville World Challenge race.

On Saturday, there are four feature races leading into the FVP Knoxville Nationals Championship feature. Racing begins at 7:15 p.m. all four nights at Knoxville Raceway.

Submitted Photo Driver Justin Henderson, right, talks with BDS Motorsports owner Bryan Sundby, left, before a race at Knoxville Raceway this season. The Newton-based sprint car race team is ready for this week’s Knoxville Nationals, which begin Wednesday.

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

Gordon’s farewell tour hits snag at Watkins Glen CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Perhaps Jeff Gordon should have known what was to come this season, his final as a NASCAR driver, when he crashed on the last lap of Gordon the Daytona 500.

Then he crashed the next week at Atlanta and this farewell tour of sorts had officially stalled out of the gate.

It’s hardly been the season anyone hoped for the four-time champion and ambassador for the sport.

He was supposed to go out on top, racing for wins and that elusive fifth title.

That’s what he appeared capable of last season, when he put together one of his strongest seasons in at least a decade.

Gordon came oh-soclose to racing for the championship in a year that reminded many of his early days. But he was denied a spot in the finale, and had he made it and won the title, he might have driven directly into retirement.

Instead, he waited until January to announce 2015 will be his 23rd and final year as a driver. He said he didn’t want a season full of celebrations, and he’s not getting any on the race track.

He closed out his road racing career Sunday at Watkins Glen in New York with a 41st-place

Terlouw Continued from Page 1B Terlouw’s primary recruiter out of Iowa Central. “He has a lot of work to do from a technical standpoint, but he wants to do well and he listens. I can’t say enough good things about that young man.”

Terlouw wasn’t ready to give up on his dream of playing football at Iowa when he graduated from Lynnville-Sully back in 2011.

The now 6-foot-4, 288-pounder had offers from several Division II and Division III schools.

But going down the junior college route allowed Terlouw to maintain a grip on his dream of playing Division I football.

And even though the path has been anything but easy, Terlouw feels grateful to be a part of a Hawkeye squad that is looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-6 campaign a year ago.

Terlouw redshirted last year. But, when the post-spring depth chart was released, the former Class A firstteam all-stater was listed as a backup to sophomore Nathan Bazata on the defensive line.

And many of his teammates claim the biggest reason Terlouw made the two-deep roster heading into fall camp was because of his work ethic, something he continued through the summer when he worked 20 hours a week at Hy-Vee and worked in construction on the side.

“He’s developed well as a player.

He’s an intense player and brings a lot to the table and that is paying off for him,” said Iowa senior offensive lineman Eric Simmons, who goes against Troy Hyde/Daily News Terlouw on a daily basis and also went Former Lynnville-Sully all-stater Kyle Terlouw walked on to the Iowa football team last the junior college route to get to Iowa. summer and is listed as a backup defensive tackle heading into this year’s fall camp.

Iowa’s two starting defensive ends — seniors Drew Ott and Nate Meier But when Morgan was on campus lighted to have him.

— agreed in part with Simmons, say- at Iowa Central, Terlouw stood out as “He values work ethic. He’s valuing ing Terlouw is a high-energy, high-ef- a guy he liked. And Morgan noticed the opportunity, taking advantage of it fort guy who has moved his way up to a physical change from when Terlouw but is also working hard for it, too.” potential playing time this season be- graduated in high school to when Sometimes, the hard work leads to cause of the work his puts in every day. he completed his two years in Fort the coaching staff having to tell him “He’s been persistent and comes to Dodge. to dial it back a little bit, too. work every day,” said Ott, who is one “He had grown from his high “I think he is extremely tough. You of Terlouw’s roommates. “He’s a high school years to his JUCO years and love guys that are tough,” Morgan effort guy. That’s what pushed him he spent a ton of time in the weight said. “He loves football and is a hunforward on the depth chart.” room,” Morgan said. “He was in a gry player. Sometimes, we have to tell Iowa doesn’t heavily recruit junior good program at Iowa Central so that him to relax a bit because he just has college athletes. It’s not the Hawkeye helped. He had other opportunities so much passion for the game and is way. but chose to come here and we are de- so excited to be here.”

finish, his worst showing at a track where he once won three consecutive times.

His problem Sunday was a faulty brake line in his No. 24 Chevrolet, and his day was ruined early.

“Well, it’s disappointing, but I mean right now I just feel like we can’t afford to have these kinds of finishes,” he said.

And he’s right. Gordon, who was 42nd two weeks ago at Indianapolis, has just one top-five finish since May. He’s winless this year and is 12th in the Sprint Cup standings with only four races remaining to set the 16-driver championship field.

“I have no idea where we are right now in points, or how all that worked out, but just when you think you get something that is going to go your way, something like this happens,” he said.

“We just keep fighting and digging and try to get the finishes that we need to get ourselves solidly in (the Chase.)”

Sandwiched between Indianapolis and Watkins Glen was a third-place finish at Pocono, where he led two laps. Only problem: Gordon has led just five laps in the last three months.

It’s such a steep dropoff from last season, when he won four races, led more than 1,000 laps and knocked down top-10 finishes in all but 13 races.

He knows he’s not running at the same pace he was last year, and he knows time is quickly running out.

Working in the weight room throughout the summer, logging around 20 hours a week in the Riverfront Hy-Vee produce section and putting up retaining walls at his construction job took its toll on the walkon from Sully.

But Terlouw knows the hard work will pay off eventually. And he wants to be prepared for the days when football ends, too.

“It’s tough trying to make ends meet, but I know my parents are always there for me if I need something,” Terlouw said. “But it’s nice to be able to provide for myself, too.

Some day, football is going to end so it’s a good thing to experience the working world. It builds character.”

Terlouw may not be ready to take the next step toward the NFL like last year’s defensive tackles Carl Davis and Louis Trinca-Passat were in their final year at Iowa. He may not garner many of the headlines on this year’s team, like Ott and Meier, but it won’t stop him from eventually reaching that point.

Terlouw is someone who has worked hard to get to where he is and will continue to work to get even better.

He has already achieved one dream.

Now, it’s time for Terlouw to reach another and that’s stepping onto the turf at Kinnick Stadium when the Hawkeyes kick off the season against FCS No. 2 Illinois State on Sept. 5.

“I am very blessed to be here. I love this place and it’s everything that I hoped it would be,” said Terlouw, who also lettered four years in wrestling at Lynnville-Sully. “I have a lot more work to do. The goal is to keep getting better. That’s what most of us are trying to do at this point.”

And when Terlouw’s final story is written, he’ll definitely remember where it all started.

“It all started there,” Terlouw said of his days as a Hawk at Lynnville-Sully.

“It was fun to sneak back there on a Friday night when I was redshirting last year to check out some games. It takes me back to my humble beginnings and just reminds me where it all started.”

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

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WANT TO Buy farm toys, pedal tractors and old toy trucks. 521-4715.

WANTED: GOOD, used motorcycle jack. 641-5217374 WILL HAUL away running or non-running riding mowers, push mowers, garden tillers and snow blowers.

Call 792-2416

ALAN RITCHEY Inc hiring CDL drivers with 1 year exp to haul mail. Offer a set & predictable schedules out of Des Moines, IA. Making at least $52,000 / year with benefits starting immediately. Contact Gene at 515-321-9234. EOE M/W/Vet/Disability

1606 1st Ave E., Newton

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REGENCY APARTMENTS of Newton 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1000 sq. feet. On site laundry, pets allowed with additional deposit. $565-$585 per month.

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FOR LEASE: 2 bedroom house plus garage, 2 baths, appliances provided, newly remodeled, lawn care, pest control included, credit and personal references required. 421 S. 11th Ave. W. Newton. $750/ month. Teacher discount available. Call 515-2104142 SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment with garage in Colfax. Newly updated. $585 per month. Gas and water paid. Onsite laundry.

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1 BEDROOM apartment in a historical building in Colfax. $325 per month. Pets allowed with additional deposit. For more information please call 515-205-1415.

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RENTALS

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

641-792-4000.

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DOMINO'S PIZZA is now hiring pizza makers & delivery drivers!

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RENTALS

FOR SALE

15 SOUVENIR spoons - $1 each or 15 @ $10. 1985 Denim Days “Bunny Hutch” - $8, Ruby Red Cape Cod Decanter, 4 wine glasses, 2 short & 2 tall candle holders - $15. 2000 Willow Tree “Angel of the Heart” $5. 2006 Longaberger vegetable basket - $10.

Hansen chicken scale $10. 641-275-7600 1952 DINNINGTON Hammock cord organ $350.

515-669-8608.

30”X17” “THE Shepherd” in Gold frame - $20.

27”x17” Girl & 2 dogs w/ wood frame - $5. 30”x27” windmills - $5. 8 handmade doilies -$5. Small portable sewing machine, automatic tension setting $35. 48” metal CD stand – 5. Vintage black clock case w/ pillers (no clock) - $10.

(2) 1936 siloutte 5”x7” pictures form Newton Mfg $25 – pair. 641-792-8017

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

1 & 2 bdrm units in Newton & Monroe!

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EMPLOYMENT

First resource corporation State Savings Bank in Baxter, Iowa is seeking a full-time Teller; benefits are available with this position. The most qualified applicant will hold a High School degree or GED with prior related banking experience preferred. The job duties include providing customer service in person, by phone and via email.

Interested candidate should submit a resume to: State Savings Bank, Human Resources, 102 S. Main Street, Baxter, IA 50028 or attach and email a resume to jobs@statesavingsonline.com.

Individuals may also request an application using this email address.

Short on Cash?

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

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

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DAILY NEWS 641-792-5320

First Resources Corporation has 2 full-time positions available. Family Team Meeting Facilitator. Must have excellent, communication, writing skills, time management and organizational skills. Ability to work with families and systems to coordinate and facilitate family focused meetings. Good conflict resolution skills and ability to engage families. Credentialed or ability to become credentialed in Family Team Meeting Facilitation required. Newton based, travel required.

Care Coordinator/Family Safety, Risk and Permanency Services, (FSRP) full time with benefits, provide safety plan service activities, face to face in home contact with families involved with the Department of Human Services.

Must have good written and communication skills, ability to work with adults and children.

Provide life skills and assess children’s safety.

Newton based, travel required, varied schedule.

Bachelors Degree in SW or related field.

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

Inbound Customer Care Specialists Needed in Newton, IA Call Center Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm & Saturday, 7:30am-4pm We Offer: • Starting pay $12.00/hr with earning potential of 30K + (includes salary + monthly bonus) No caps!

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

• Fast pace, fun and rewarding atmosphere

DRIVERS- CLASS A CDL $7500 SIGNING BONUS The McLane Company is one of the nation’s leading distribution and logistics companies with 37 distribution facilities nationwide.

McLane is Growing & looking for the *BEST DRIVERS* in the area to *GROW WITH US!* *All loads dispatch and return to Des Moines, IA Loads are 16-24 hours long *$7,500 Sign-On-Bonus**GUARANTEED PAY& $60k FIRST YEAR!!!* *Medical Benefits on DAY 1!**Profit Sharing*401k + match*

Apply at www.WindstreamTalent.com

Customer Care Specialist requisition #15003548

*Eligible CDL Applicants:* * 21 Years of Age * HS Diploma *50k Miles, Clean Driving Record

For questions please call 641-787-2150

*Please email MN.HR@mclaneco.com or call Hollie 507664-3038 Now!

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FOR SALE

89 CHRYSLER Convertible, good condition, fun car. $1,200. 792-3612.

ARCHIE COMIC books, 1971-1974; not complete years; includes Betty & Vernoica, Jughead, Archie's Joke Book, Archie, Archie at Riverdale High & many others; Tom & Jerry, Blondie, Pebbles & Baam Baam comic books; 33+ comic books total; $75 all or priced individually. 641-831-9567 BED QUEEN PillowTop Mattress Set - NEW, still in plastic $300. 641-328-3408 Can deliver MENS SHORTS and dress pants 38 waist on shorts, 38/30 on dress pants, most like new brand name $5. per pair. 792-4584.

OLD ANTIQUE brass ext. large bottle $100. Near new Genesis 26” 21 speed bicycle, large seat, speedometer, rear view mirror $100. 641-7917571.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 3 phones and a recording base $25. Ago Go Pride Elite 3 wheeled scooter.

New batteries and new charger. Call if interested 641-791-4603 TROY BUILT snowblower, 24” electric start, like new, only used once. $400. 641840-0908.

XBOX 360 Games - Battlefield 3 & Several Call of Duty $15/each. Grand Theft Auto V $25. 515-3137803

AUTOMOTIVE

1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

116 horsepower. ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds. Water cooled. Shaft drive.

14,400+ one owner miles.

Owner's manual, Honda repair manual, and original magazine articles from 1983. Very good condition and very well maintained.

Ready to cruise. $3200 cash only. 641 521 5809.

2005 1 ton Dodge Ram, quad cab. Only 27k miles.

Trailer hitch included. $24,000. 641-792-9652 1995 CORVETTE. 64K miles. Excellent condition. $8,000. 641-792-9652.

2005 MONTANA Mountaineer 5th wheel 36ft camper. Used very little. $12,000. 641-792-9652

2013 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Glide Trike, low miles, many extras. Asking $28,500 OBO. 515-5376796

Astrograph

Sir Winston Churchill famously suggested that we not look too far ahead, as “the chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.” The passage of Jupiter into Virgo promises to help us give vigilant focus to each link we come to. Practical matters will continue to demand our attention in the months to come. Attend with good cheer.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 11). Your heart will lead you to happy arrangements. The agreement you sign in September will seem hard to fulfill at first, and then easier than you ever imagined. A playful influence makes the end of the year memorable.

January brings students who

desperately need you. Romance will have you floating in February. Cancer and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 12, 3, 36 and 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Because you are both wise and sophisticated, you are able to give your full attention to people whose opinions are dead wrong without feeling the need to prove the error of their ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The things you used to do to cut loose no longer relax you like they used to. It’s time to find a new way. There’s a project that’s been calling you for a while now. It may be the most

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

2005 JOHN Deere Lawn Mower, 18 horse V twin motor, only 270 hours. 54” deck. $2,000 OBO 515-321-2963 1999 LINCOLN town car, Cardier, loaded, sunroof, 100k miles, $3,900 OBO. 515-360-5060

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

1999 DODGE Ram 1500, 5.9 V8 Magnum engine, automatic, short bed, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, 68k miles, Arizona truck, no rust. $8,900 OBO.515-360-5060

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

1990 FORD Pickup, extended cab, automatic, 5.8 engine, power steering, power brakes, air, 88k miles, Arizona truck, no rust. $3,995 OBO 515-3605060

2002 DODGE Stratus ES107,000 miles, power seats, locks, and windows. $4,300. Call 641-751-7050

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

So many times you have started out with next to nothing and made something of it -- proof that you’re a powerful creator.

Now calm down and become mindful of what you are secretly wishing.

what today. The camaraderie you feel overrides such worries.

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

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

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

Asking $7,800. 641-990-9369 relaxing way you could possibly spend your time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

In theory, the people close to you should be the ones who support you the best. And yet today you’ll get your best (and most impactful) support from a perfect stranger.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You think you know what you like to do, but today will surprise you. Something you thought you would find uninteresting will fascinate you, and you’ll gladly go along for the ride.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When the challenges are not big enough, you get bored. Bored people tend to create bigger

It’s

1956 Premier Lincoln 4 door car, body in great shape, interior excellent, air, at,. This car has been in a garage for 25 years, the last time it was started was 20 years ago, we know the brakes don't work, it would be a great car to restore. Asking price is six thousand dollars. No warranty. Can be seen in Newton, Iowa 50208 only serious buyers. Call 715891-2500. challenges for themselves, and this could take a destructive form. Avoid boredom by going for appropriately sized challenges.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

While you prefer to go under the radar today and will duck from public praise, privately it’s important that you acknowledge your talents and commit to nurturing them. Others are depending on you to be your best.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

There’s no reason to struggle with new ideas. Just accept them. You may not agree, but you don’t have to agree to observe what is. The true concepts will sink in immediately. Learning comes naturally for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Doing any one thing too long will get tedious, and so hopefully you’ve planned at least five different things to move around and do. If not, no worries -- cancellations will create room for you to roam freely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s so rewarding to contribute to the success of a team and take the win home with the whole group. That’s why you’re not so concerned about who did

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Factors that are out of your control (like children, large groups, pets, traffic, weather, urgent situations) will ruin your punctual, courteous style unless you allow large margins of time for whatever comes up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

The other person’s fate is connected to yours. That’s what limits you and frees you. You do more because you have to -- for them. You do less because you can’t -- because of them.

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