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Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 OBITUARIES Harold V. Harned, 89 Rev. Roger E. Russell, 87 INSIDE TODAY

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Visitors now required to present photo ID at Newton schools

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer “I think we did everything we could,” said Bill Perrenoud.

Perrenoud, a member of the Newton Community School District Board of Education, made this comment at Monday’s meeting in regard to the district’s visitors policy, which has come

under fire in recent months.

The policy came under scrutiny after a 33-year-old California man now facing several criminal charges visited Berg Middle School and Aurora Heights Elementary School in late May and attended a school sponsored pool party in early June.

David LaVera was

initially charged with enticing a minor and carrying weapons, and is now also charged with third-degree sexual abuse, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of invasion of privacy and another count of attempting to entice a minor.

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Ty Rushing/Daily News At Monday’s meeting, the Newton Community School Board of Eduction approved an update to its visitors policy. Visitors will now be required to present a valid photo identification once they’ve been allowed to enter a school building. Pictured are board vice-president Sherri Benson and Superintendent Bob Callaghan.

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Remaining charges dropped in child porn case Brock sentenced to 28 years in prison

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NHS football practices under way

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Ty Rushing/Daily News Kaylee Lange is happy to be showing her horse, Ruby, at the Iowa State Fair. This is the 17 year olds first opportunity to show on the state level after years of showing.

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NHS senior delighted by chance to show at state fair

Keeping up the state fair tradition

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Come one, come all to the “So Long Summer Weekend of Fun,” Friday through Sunday at several Newton parks.

This new event, put on by the Newton Park and Grounds department, is geared to get residents out into the park before school starts in the coming week.

“All the featured events are free and we have discounted the entry fee to the Maytag Pool on Saturday and to

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DES MOINES — Kaylee Lange has been showing horses since she was a freshman in high school, but until this year she never had a chance to show them at the highest level in the state.

Finally, as a 17-year-old senior at Newton Senior High School, Lange got the opportunity that every young equestrian in Iowa hopes for — an opportunity to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.

“I never really had the transportation to get here, or the funds or the horse. My other horse I showed was blind in one eye, so we didn’t want her to be up here and take a chance,” Lange said.

Lange said thanks to the generosity of another local family, the Shaws, she was able to make it this year.

The two horses she brought with her this year are Ruby and Booger, and the curly haired teenager is just grateful she’s getting to spend more

time with them.

“Just being with my horses, getting to work with them and I also love getting them ready and getting myself ready and being in the ring,” Lange said.

She admits things at the state fair have been more competitive, which is a big adjustment for a first-timer in comparison to the more relaxed atmosphere at the county level. However, as an FFA member, she is eligible to compete until she is 21 or three years out of high school and she plans on coming back.

“I’m excited to keep coming back,” Lange said. “Just being here is a big step from my freshman year when I first started, because I have to pay for everything. Just knowing that I earned this and I earned the money to get here is a big step for me. So that’s very exciting that I was able to get here.”

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Submitted Photo Musician Damon Dotson will perform at concert at the Maytag Bowl Saturday night starting at 8 p.m.

Westwood Golf Course on Sunday,” said Nathan

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As part of a plea agreement that will likely keep a 73-year-old man in prison for the rest of his life, the Jasper County attorney on Monday dismissed five charges against the man who was running a child pornography operation in his Newton home.

James Brock, 73, was charged last July after police seized more than 1,500 VHS tapes, two dozen DVDs, two computers and 12 cameras, all containing or used to produce child pornography.

Brock was sentenced to 10 years in prison for Brock sexual exploitation of children and another 10 years in prison for lascivious acts with a child in July. He was also sentenced in July to eight years on federal charge of possessing child pornography.

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Anti-oil pipeline protest planned to take place in Newton

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer Environmental protesters are planning a rally in Newton on Thursday, in response to the proposed 1,100 mile oil pipeline that would go through 17 Iowa counties — including Jasper.

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is partnering with the Great March for Climate Action to hold the rally from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse.

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., based in Dallas, is the company behind the pipeline and the company said the project will help them develop the crude rich areas around the pipeline and help supply markets and refineries along the East and Gulf Coasts.

The plan was met with mixed reaction from Iowa lawmakers, but faced immediate rebuke from environmental organizations.

Iowa State Rep. Dan Kelley, D-Iowa, advised farmers to seek legal counsel before making any decisions on selling land.

Organizers with the GMCA and ICCI are hoping the statewide demonstrations will spark a movement to stop the Bakken oil pipeline project. GMCA is a national group that is marching from Los Angeles to New York City to inform Americans on climate issues, and ICCI focuses on grassroots community action against certain public policies.

Support for the rally has crossed state lines and Bold Nebraska founder Jane Kleeb and a Nebraska and Iowa landowner, Tom Genung, will be video-conferenced in.

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State Fair Fun

Newton Noon Kiwanis to meet Wednesday

• Phyllis Olson of Newton won first place in the Rice Creations Main Dish competition and third place overall at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. In the Foods Made with Honey competition she won first place overall in the Bread and Rolls and Adult classes and first place in honey oatmeal bread; first place in Gingerbread and third place in pineapple upside down cake in the Smile in Every Aisle Cakes competition.

• Deana Wright of Colfax won first place in the Purnell Old Folks’ Sausage Cook-off competition for her Casserole.

• Clayton Fuller, 14, of Prairie City placed second in the ages 4-16 duck calling competition.

• Paige Wood, 14, of Prairie City placed third in the ages 4-16 turkey calling competition. * Chad Wood of Prairie City won first place in the ages 17+ turkey calling competition at the Iowa State Fair.

• Jessica Fryer of Prairie City placed second in the ages 17+ turkey calling competition.

• Kate Brinegar of Monroe placed second in the 3-4 year old division of the coloring contest at the Iowa State Fair.

• Bonnie Swalwell Eilert of Newton tied for 10th placed in the Ladies’ Chicken Calling contest.

• Randy Clark of

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.

The group will meet for lunch and a program by Diana Sickles, Service Chair for the Nebraska-Iowa District. She will speak on the District’s multi-year emphasis on alleviating childhood hunger in the district.

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 or visit www.newtonkiwanis.org.

Ready for School project meeting at library Wednesday Newton Daily News The Newton Public Library will be assisting in the Iowa Public Television’s Ready for School project, and any organization in Newton that works with young children is invited to attend the initial meeting at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the library conference room.

This year, Ready for School will assist 25 communities in implementing communitybased plans to improve the math and literacy skills of children ages 2 to 8. The Ready for School initiative will use a comprehensive 360-degree approach to surround children, parents, caregivers and early educators with free literacy-based media content, online games, instructional materials and educational activities to help children increase their school readiness.

The project also will help communities deploy free public television early literacy resources and activities in multiple venues to help increase the school readiness of children in their communities.

JCC to host archery shoot at nature preserve Saturday

Monroe placed third in Class A of the Open Singles division of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament; and fourth in Class A of the Farmers’ Championship division.

• Lauryn Paulson of Colfax placed second in banana nut bread in the Adventureland Food Contest for 6-11 year olds.

• Heather Young of Sully placed third in chocolate brownies with nuts, second in oatmeal cookies, received honorable mention in oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, placed first in oatmeal cookies with raisins and/or fruit, and first placed for peanut butter cookies in the Adventureland Food Contest for 6-11 year olds.

• Noah Paulson of Colfax placed second in Rice Krispie cookies or bars in the Adventureland Food Contest for 6-11 year olds.

• Logan Zaabel of Kellogg received Champion for jumbo vegetables in the FFA Horticulture competition at the Iowa State Fair.

• Tapanga Birkenholtz of Newton received Champion Harlequin in the FFA Rabbit Show at the Iowa State Fair.

• Lois Aldridge of Kellogg placed second in towels and fourth in pair of pillowcases in the embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads contest.

• Marilyn Samson of

Iowa State Fair/ Steve Pope Photography Monroe resident Janice Cook works on a spinning wheel in Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair on Friday.

Prairie City placed third for pair of pillowcases in the embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads contest; received fourth place in infant/toddler dress, day wear, and second place in children’s play clothes in the clothing construction division of the Fabric and Threads contest.

• Lincoln Peterson of Newton placed third in ages 5-9 division of the Joy Cones Creations for Kids contest, third placed in sewn items

Call 811 before digging, so you don’t have to call 911

The Jasper County Conservation will host a 3-D Archery Fun Shoot Saturday. The shoot will be on the east side of the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the event will begin at 9 a.m.

All ages are welcome to attend. Registration fees will be collected the day of the shoot — ages 18+/$10, 13-17/$5, 12 and younger are admitted for free.

Waivers for the event can be found at jaspercountyconservation.com and should be filled out and brought to the registration table the day of the shoot.

utility line like natural gas, electric, cable, or internet can result in injury or death. The person digging can also face fines and repair costs for hitting a line. A hit line can also cause a service outNewton Daily News age to the area.

Alliant Energy hopes this A national report found that week, which started with the date small fencing, irrigation and land8/11, will serve as a natural re- scaping contractors were most ofminder for everyone to call 811 ten involved in digging incidents. before they dig.

Often, it was from a failure to call Digging and hitting a buried 811 before starting work. Utility lines need to be located and respected for all digging projects like installing a mailbox, building a deck and planting a tree. “ Throughout the year, we remind homeA Big Deal at Big Steak Country! owners and This great offer includes a choice of five professional tasty appetizers and two delicious entrees contractors to (choose from 12) call 811 before digging. This 1400 W. 18th St. S • Newton single act helps Phone:# 792-4582 to eliminate the

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— redesigned or recycled in the Junior division of the Fabric and Threads contest.

• Morgan Peterson of Newton received second place in age 10-14 class of the Joy Cones Creations for Kids contest.

• Janice Blubaugh of Colfax placed second for Swedish weaving in the Counted Thread Techniques contest, fourth place for picture made with mixed fibers in the needlepoint division of the Fabric and Threads contest.

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risk of striking an underground utility line,” said Richard Sublett, senior manager compliance and operational performance for Alliant Energy. “It really is the only way to know what utilities are buried in your area.”

When a customer calls 811, a state organization notifies area utilities. They will send contractors to mark the approximate location of underground lines with flags or paint.

The depth of utility lines can vary for a number of reasons, such as erosion, previous digging projects and uneven surfaces. Utility lines need to be located and marked because some are just inches deep.

Call at least 48 hours before starting a digging project. When you start to dig, stay at least 18 inches away from the marked lines. Carefully hand dig if within this zone. Distance requirements vary by state, so ask for guidelines when calling 811.

Visit alliantenergy.com/ call811 for more information about 811 and safe digging practices.

BENEFIT FOR

Ron and Dee Matthews!

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Facility and was an active volunteer for the American Red Cross. Dee was employed at Thombert, Inc. and Maytag Corporation and served on the Newton Water Board. They were also members of the First Christian Church. The couple now resides in Ames where they are active volunteers and community members.

An open house to celebrate their 50th anniversary will be held Sunday,

Saturday, August 16th

Ron and Delores (Dee) Matthews, formerly of Newton, are celebrating 50 years of marriage. Ron retired from the Newton Correctional

August 24th from 1 to 4 pm at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames. Hosted by their family Russ and

Cathy Matthews (Sydney, Australia) and Mitch and Melissa Matthews (West Des Moines, Iowa). There will be a short program at 2 pm. The couple has requested no gifts.

Congratulations can be sent to: Ron and Dee Matthews 1910 Northcrest Circle Ames, IA 50010.

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Rev. Roger Earl Russell

Obituaries

Aug. 10, 2014 Rev. Roger Earl Russell, 87, of Newton died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. A celebration of Roger’s life will be at 11 a.m. today at Wittemberg Church in rural Newton. Burial will be held at South Fork Cemetery in South Fork, Pa., at a later date.

Memorials in Roger’s name to be designated by the family at a later date may be left at the celebration of life or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Roger, the son of James and Christina E. (Wilson) Russell, was born on Jan. 1, 1927, in South Fork, Pa. He received his degree from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, N.J. and later received an honorary doctorate in theology from Morningside College in Sioux

City. Roger was united in marriage with Stealla (Neill) Cook on Sept.

16, 1987, in Mobridge, S.D. He was a United Methodist pastor for 64 years and served in churches in Mason City, Sioux City, Cedar Falls and Davenport; and as district superintendent in both Spencer and Des Moines. He also was the foundation director at Southwestern College in Kansas and Scarritt College in Nashville, Tenn. Later he served in churches in Des Moines and Creston before moving to North Dakota and serving a church in Bismark, where he retired from. After retire-

Harold V. ‘Tiny’ Harned Aug. 11, 2014 Harold Vincent “Tiny” Harned, 89, of Newton died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at Nelson Manor in Newton

Robert Jerry ‘R.J.’ Baker Aug. 11, 2014 Robert Jerry “R.J.”

Police Blotter ment he served a church in Hillsboro, N.D., and then moved to Newton, serving at the Wittemberg Church in rural Newton.

Those left to honor Roger’s memory are his wife, Stella Russell of Newton; daughters, Cheri Russell of Seattle, Wash., Jamie (LeRoy) Augustine of Seattle, Kathie Olsen of Seattle, and Cindy (Don) Caughron of Carrollton, Texas; his son, Timothy (Andrea) Russell of Seattle; step-children, Ronald J. ( Jennifer) Cook of Newton, Lori (Todd) DeVries of Newton, and Paul (Leann) Cook of Grand Forks, N.D.; his 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers, James (Rebecca) Russell of Polk City and Fred (Carlie) Russell of Sidman, Pa.; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Russell of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, John Russell.

under the care of Skiff Hospice.

A funeral service for Tiny is pending at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh. com.

Baker, 74, of Norfolk, Neb., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at his home after battling kidney cancer for six years.

A celebrating of life

service will be at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16 at the First Unitarian Church of Sioux City, 2508 Jackson St. in Sioux City.

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Newton Police Department • Manaye Felleke, 24, of Newton, is charged with public intoxication after authorities were called to 1650 W. 19th St. S. at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Officers were called in reference to a male having an argument with the landlord.

The man was found without clothes on and with items scattered around on the ground. Officers observed a very strong odor of alcohol as well as beer cans and an empty case sitting on the ground.

Officers asked him to put pants on and he became combative after which they placed him under arrest. He refused his right to a chemical test. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Robert J. Jiron Jr., 25, of Newton, is charged with fourth-theft after authorities were called to Wal-Mart at 6:29 a.m. Saturday. Jiron attempted to leave the store with a Gateway computer and container of ice cream totaling $376.13.

He was stopped by store employees outside the building. It was discovered Jiron also had a Poweshiek County warrant for probation violation and a Jasper County warrant for failure to appear. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Rachel M. Scott, 18, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft and criminal trespass after authorities were called to Wal-Mart at 3:51 p.m. Friday.

A loss control agent at Wal-Mart detained Scott after she was seen concealing items and attempting to leave the store. She had stolen from Wal-Mart before and was banned from entering again. The total amount of merchandise in her possession was $82.81. She was cited and released to appear in court.

• Eric E. Trout, 49, of Newton, is charged with fourth-degree theft, assault on jailer and assault on peace officer after authorities were called to 2300 Law Center Dr. at 12:33 a.m. Friday.

Trout had attempted to take $427.54 of merchandise in a shopping cart as well as throwing merchandise over the fence in the lawn and garden section during a June 22 incident. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail. While at the jail, he was uncooperative and verbally abusive. He spit in an officer’s face as well as kicked and hit a jailer.

He remains in the Jasper County Jail.

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Keeping Me On My Toes

Following tradition Having grown up in Monroe, it has always been a tradition to celebrate Monroe Old Settlers the second weekend in August.

As kind of an ending to summer, from when I was a baby to now with my own babies, Old Settlers has brought many experiences that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else and memories I will never forget.

Beginning Friday evening, the Kiddie Parade kicks off the events. This year my girls dressed up as hobos for the “Home Sweet Home” theme. I cannot take any credit for the idea or their outfits, it was all my mom. They wore pink bib overalls with frayed T-shirts, knapsacks on sticks carrying their puppies and dirt on their face. In my opin- By Jamee A. Pierson ion, they were the two Staff Writer cutest hobos Monroe has ever seen.

Patience is a virtue that is constantly being tested in our house. We tried to arrive as close to start time as possible, but saying just one more minute only worked for so long. When we did finally start moving, my oldest walked along waving and performing like the princess she sees in her movies.

My youngest, on the other hand, would walk for a bit, stop, sit down, get up and run around, and repeat for the entire two-block route. When we did finally make it to the end where the majority of the crowd sits, she stopped to put on a show, basking in the spotlight. For their hard work, the girls earned second place for most humorous, but I’m not sure if it was for their costumes or their performance.

Saturday morning brought our first time participating in the kids races. Knowing the girls would go first, we made sure to get to the square by the 9 a.m. start time. Not being morning people, the girls took awhile to get geared up to run. After the bike races were complete, the three and under girls group lined up with both my girls ready to go.

Again, we struggled with waiting at the starting line until the ready, set, whistle, but being our first time out, I was impressed with their attempt. My youngest had a slow start but ran the full distance to her waiting grandparents. She then turned around and ran all the way back, clearly not understanding she had just taken part in a race.

My tender-hearted oldest made it about half-way to the finish line before turning back. We’re hoping to finish next year.

Activities continued throughout the morning with a coin toss, where my oldest collected her fortune by searching through sawdust for pennies, nickels, dimes and the prized quarters. Next, both girls signed up to go on a pony ride, but my youngest was unsure of things once she was actually placed on the pony. She bailed about halfway around the circle, while my oldest beamed on top of her pony “Oreo.”

Our final event of the morning was the frog jumping contest. My parents have a decorative pond at their house, which currently houses four to six frogs, depending on the day. Not being one to touch or hold frogs, my husband took over and stood with the girls as they attempted to make their frogs jump the fastest out of the circle they were in. Our frogs weren’t very motivated but I think it was a success that all of them made it back to the pond, no worse for the wear.

After lunch and a low-key afternoon, we got ready to attend the evening parade.

I had only been hearing about the parade from my oldest for almost a week, when she found out that a parade would occur. Time and space are concepts that are just now being understood, so telling her that there wasn’t a parade until Saturday was usually a waste of breath.

When we did finally sit down, I had two excited little girls watching the police cars and fire trucks, horses and tractors and many floats go by. With their bucket full of candy and a sucker in their hands, we went to the bounce house one last time before calling it a successful Old Settlers and heading home.

Letters to the Editor

Kelley eager to share his time with Iowans To the editor, When the Iowa Film Office (known now as Produce Iowa) collapsed several years ago, fellow actor Jay Villwock and I would make regular treks to the Iowa Statehouse to seek support for the Iowa film community. Soon after Iowa House of Representatives member Dan Kelley began his service on the hill, we sought him out and found that he was eager to share his time to help we creative Iowans. He spoke on our behalf with his house colleagues and became our friend.

Of all the many legislators in the Iowa House, Rep. Kelley clearly stands out as a person who wouldn’t hesitate to assist those who would need his help. Although still early in his legislative career, he has managed to serve on several important legislative committees and form important alliances with

Early mowing contributes to monarch butterfly decline To the editor, City staff has done it again at Agnes Patterson Park. They prematurely mowed down habitat. Their current annual method contributes to the decline of various species, specifically the Monarch butterfly.

That natural habitat recently mowed contains hundreds of milkweeds, the only survival food for which monarch butterflies lay their eggs on. In turn for the monarch caterpillar to consume and later transform into a chrysalis and then become a butterfly.

Walking around Agnes Patterson Park we were very excited to see so many milkweeds that had thriving monarch caterpillars. Each year is getting harder and harder to locate. Another walk a few days later was disappointing. A mower had ruined the chance of survival for hundreds.

According to the Nov. 22, 2013, New York Times Sunday Review “The Year the Monarch Didn’t Appear” by Jim Robbins the monarch is on a severe decline. Two studies have showed that Iowa specifically has lost 60 to 90 percent of its milkweed due to the changes in the agricultural landscape and replacing natural habitat with roads, parking lots and grass lawns. By November 2013, an estimated 33 million showed up in Mexico vs. the previous

Veterans project seeks to preserve World War I markers To the editor, Newton is an important city in central Iowa where there are a number of National Guard members and strong interest in veteran affairs. I think your readers might be interested to know this is the 100th anniversary of World War I and Des Moines Glendale Cemetery is honoring the date by restoring the 3,300 aging markers in Iowa’s largest veterans cemetery.

The leader of Iowa’s American Legion, John Dernner, adjuntant and Iowa’s leader of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jerry Black, adjuntant quartermaster hope the citizens will support and donate to our veterans restoration project.

This will be a complete restoration: steam cleaning the marble markers, replacing missing markers and replacing broken markers.

This veterans cemetery is, indeed, an all Iowa

Contact Staff Writer Jamee A. Pierson at (641) 792-3121 Ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com.

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legislators in both the Iowa house and senate.

As someone who makes his living strictly through creative means, and as one who knows how important it is to have members in the Iowa legislature understand the value of the efforts and needs of artists, musicians, actors and other creative Iowans, I am thankful I know Rep. Kelley and look forward to his continued service to us all.

As past president of the Newton Board of Realtors and being a member of both the Iowa Association of Realtors and the Newton Board of Realtors, Rep. Kelley brings to his legislative duties personal experience in the world of Iowa commerce. He also brings people skills, which is essential when performing in his legislative capacity and interacting with fellow representatives and especially with members of the Iowa senate.

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year’s record low of 60 million. A May 8, 2014, online article found on The Nature Conservancy web site “The Endangered Migration of Monarch Butterflies” says that this year’s monarch migration area was the smallest in 20 years. They have declined as much as 81 percent from 1999 to 2010. The article continues about the importance of restoring monarch habitat to prevent further decline. Jan. 29, 2014, Washington Post “Monarch butterflies keep disappearing. Here’s why” reflects much of the same information.

Twenty years ago about 2 billion monarchs would spend winters in the Mexico mountains taking up about 45 total acres. That has decreased steadily to an estimated 33 million and spread out in couple of acres and may be lower yet this November. The monarch numbers continue to drop. People can help the monarch’s chance of survival by planting a form of milkweed in their gardens.

Perhaps Agnes Patterson Park maintenance could wait until late September, well after the monarchs have started their migration to Mexico before they begin to mow those tall grasses that contain hundreds of milkweeds with monarch caterpillars on them.

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cemetery, in the fact, that among the 3,300 markers are veterans resting from all 99 counties.

The public is invited to this huge cemetery of 37 areas in Glendale Cemetery at 4909 University (515) 248-6320. Stop at the entrance for a map. The 37 acres are just a mile from the entrance.

A number of young Iowa boys killed in France were exhumed from their graves in France and brought here at the requests of their parents.

This cemetery is completely dependent on public donations. As of this date, only $9,672 has been donated while the low bid is $17,000. If we do not reach our goal, there will be many markers that will be lost forever and not preserved for future generations.

This is a very worthy veterans cause. All who donate will receive a tax deductible receipt. We hope the citizens will join we veterans to complete this much needed restoration.

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Schools Continued from Page 1A Superintendent Bob Callaghan reiterated past statements he made in regard to LaVera’s visit to those facilities. He said that LaVera signed in under his own name, was accompanied by two district parents into the buildings and that he was always under staff supervision during his visits.

LaVera’s initial charges came in June after police say he claimed to be an actor from the “Twilight” movie series and used his alleged celebrity status to entice a 14-year-old girl to a park in Baxter after having sexually explicit conversations with the teen on Facebook.

In response to LaVera having been in such close proximity to an unknown number of students, the district has been researching a solution and Callaghan gave the board several recommendations, which were later approved.

“I think it provides us with an excellent opportunity to look at our procedures. None of our children were in … their safety wasn’t jeopardized, no one was hurt in our buildings or taken advantage of,” said board member Donna Cook.

The most significant change is that all visitors will be required to present some form of photo identification, which will be photocopied and kept on file.

“Where I feel that our district can make an improvement is to request identification,” Callaghan said. “Then it would have been certain — even though the individual signed in under his real name — we would have had a photo ID and it would have been on hand.”

All schools, with the exception of the Emerson Hough campus and Newton Senior High School, will maintain a singular entrance point and a visitor has to be buzzed in after verifying who they are visually via a security camera and verbally through

Weekend Continued from Page 1A Unsworth, administrative park superintendent. “We want to ensure families have the opportunity to get out and enjoy our great facilities one more time this summer.”

“A Night of Magic at Maytag” kicks off the events at 7 p.m. on Friday evening. The free, familyfriendly event features the Magic and Illusions of Eric Michaels at the Maytag Bowl, sponsored by the Newton YMCA. Set your alarms for the Park Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. at Sunset Park. Hosted by the Parks Department, this

Robin Williams, boisterous comedy star, dead at 63 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robin Williams, a brilliant shapeshifter who could channel his frenetic energy into delightful comic characters like “Mrs. Doubtfire” or harness it into richly nuanced work like his Oscar-winning turn in “Good Will Hunting,” died Monday in an apparent suicide. He was 63.

Williams was pronounced dead at his San Francisco Bay Area home Monday, according to the sheriff ’s office in Marin County, north of San Francisco. The sheriff ’s office said the preliminary investigation shows the cause of death to be a suicide due to asphyxia.

The Marin County coroner’s office said Williams was last seen alive at home at about 10 p.m.

Sunday. An emergency call from his house in Tiburon was placed to the Sheriff ’s Department shortly before noon Monday.

“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken,” said Williams’ wife, Susan Schneider. “On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

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“None of our children were in ... their safety wasn’t jeopardized, no one was hurt in our buildings or taken advantage of.”

Continued from Page 1A Teenage girls who frequented Brock’s home to use a tanning bed and swimming pool there tipped off police after discovering his TV screens and VHS tapes, according to court documents.

Brock admitted to knowingly possessing child pornography and admitted to producing visual depictions by, among other things, using cameras hidden in his home to film teenagers using a tanning bed.

In addition to his prison sentence, Brock was also ordered to forfeit his home, 808 E. 14th St. S., and the equipment he used to commit the offenses.

Two counts of sexual exploitation of children and three counts of invasion of privacy were dismissed Monday. Jasper County Attorney Mike Jacobsen said, as part of a plea agreement, Brock agreed not to appeal his sentencing.

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the intercom.

In addition, all staff members will be required to wear school-issued identification badges at all times, and will undergo training with Callaghan and other administrative staff on how to properly enforce the visitors policy.

Perrenoud also raised the issue of implementing the Raptor System, a program that can identify sex offenders once a state issued ID has been scanned, which was something the board had discussed previously.

“That system, or a system like that, would not have changed or identified differently the individual (LaVera) that came into our building previously,” Cook said.

Callaghan backed Cook’s point by pointing out that before his recent charges, LaVera had no criminal record in regard to any of the charges he is currently facing.

District Business Manager Gayle Isaac indicated in past meetings, that the Raptor System would cost between $12,000 to $15,000 to install on every campus and around $2,500 annually to maintain.

Contact Editor Abigail Pelzer at (641) 792-3121 ext.

6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com.

Pipeline Continued from Page 1A In addition, GMCA will have two speakers from Iowa; Jeffrey Czerwiec, of Newton and Miriam Kashia, of North Liberty.

“I am marching across the country to sound the alarm that our planet is in serious peril.

Building a dangerous Bakken crude oil pipeline does not fit into my vision of a livable future,” Kashia said.

The groups also have protests scheduled for Iowa City and Davenport in the coming weeks.

In order for the pipeline to be constructed, it would have to pass regulatory hurdles with the Iowa Public Utilities Board and public hearings would need to be held in the all of the proposed counties the pipeline would come through.

ETP said that the pipeline would be 30 inches in diameter and be initially capable of producing 320,000 barrels per day of crude if constructed. The 1,100 mile structure would begin in North Dakota and end in Pakota, Ill.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 792-3121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

free, non-timed event is designed to encourage people to get up and moving.

Head to Maytag Pool after the run/walk to cool down and take advantage of the special discounted rate of $2 per person the entire day. The pool opens at noon on Saturday.

To cap off the day, take in the Damon Dotson Concert at the Maytag Bowl, starting at 8 p.m.

The show is sponsored by First Newton National Bank, Eye Care Center of Newton and Noble Auto Group. Dotson, an Okoboji native, has achieved popularity throughout the Midwest and has opened for several acts including Willie Nelson, Matt Nathanson, the Beach Boys and B.B. King.

Hit the links at Westwood Golf Course on Sunday and play nine holes with a golf cart rental for only $20 for a single or take advantage of the pairs rate for $30. Call Westwood at (641) 792-3087 for tee times.

Don’t forget about your furry friends. Starting at 4 p.m. Sunday there will be a Dog Park Party at the Newton Dog Park. Located at Westwood Park, owners are encouraged to bring their hounds for an “organized play date.”

For more information about the events, contact the Newton Park Office at (641) 791-1470.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 7923121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

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$245,000 wastewater project meets city and school approval Matthew Nosco News Editor

A 28E agreement between the city and the PCM school district has been approved by both entities, and now the design process will move forward on a joint wastewater management project between the entities.

The hope is that the project, a new filtration and drainage system being put in alongside the athletic complex in Prairie City, will help drain

the water out of the area more efficiently than in the past while also filtering the water through natural vegetation.

The project is estimated to cost around $245,000, which will be paid by the city. The funds will be coming from a State Revolving Fund loan the city had previously taken out for its new wastewater treatment plant.

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200 1st Ave. E., Newton,Plainsmen IA ordinance 641-792-3121 Despite harsh storms and adverse weather conditions, more than 300 voters turned out during a Tuesday election in the Prairie City-Monroe School District to vote on the adoption of a new revenue purpose statement. The statement was passed by wide margin, with 249 voting in favor of its adoption while 56 voted against. Check next week’s Prairie City News for additional information on the election, and what its results will mean for the district.

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The Prairie City City Council will address the parking situation on Plainsmen Road during its Thursday, Feb. 6, meeting after having

been encouraged to attend with questions and concerns via the city’s social media.

The ordinance, drafted off of what is currently in use in Des Moines, would create a specific School Passenger Park-

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Woman mistaken for cougar wants a big cat, not a cub DEAR ABBY: I’m a single woman in my late 30s and have an 18-yearold daughter. When I am alone or out with my girlfriends, I am constantly hit on by younger men. My girlfriends say it’s because I don’t look my age and that I should feel flattered. Well, I am not a “cougar,” and I don’t get turned on by younger men. I find it offensive when I am approached by them.

While my single friends are being asked on romantic dates by professional older men, I’m being asked on dates by struggling college boys who have no car, no job and cramped living quarters with three other roommates. Give me a break!

It has reached the point that I just pretend to be married. But it’s starting to bother me that mature men don’t find me attractive. I have stopped wanting to go out because of this. What should I do? — IN A FUNK IN FRESNO DEAR IN A FUNK: Where’s your sense of humor? Instead of telling these young men you’re married, why not tell them something closer to the truth — that you’re old enough to be their mother and ask if they happen to have a single uncle.

Seriously, if the only men who pay attention to you are men in their early 20s, your problem may be the way you’re packaging the product you’re trying to sell. Your makeup, hairstyle and attire may send the wrong message, and that’s why men in your target demographic aren’t showing an interest. Talk to your friends about this and see what they have to offer.

DEAR ABBY: I have a stressful job but do not work “regular” hours. I also care for my aged mother, which is like having another job. Because of this, I have little time to myself or to relax. During warm weather I enjoy taking an occasional break on my

back deck, whether reading materials for work, enjoying a novel or catching a quick nap. Frequently, I’ll transact business on my cellphone.

Anytime my neighbor sees me sitting on my deck, he’ll come out of his house. He thinks it’s funny to say things like, “Boy, I wish I could be like you and not have to work,” or “Must be nice to just sit around.”

The first few times it was funny, but I no longer find it humorous — especially when I’m stressed out about work or my mother. Yesterday I warned him, “Don’t go there!”

How can I nicely let my neighbor know his joke is now stale and no longer appropriate? With all the pressure I’m under, he’s making even a quick break stressful. — BEHIND THE 8-BALL IN OHIO DEAR BEHIND THE 8-BALL: Your neighbor may be a tad jealous of what he perceives as all your free time, or he may be a one-joke wonder who’s trying to be friendly. But the nicest and most direct way to get your message across would be to explain that you’re not only working from home, but also caring for your mother — and when you take these breaks, SOLITUDE is necessary.

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NHS fall sports meeting is tonight Newton High School has a mandatory fall sports meeting for parents and student-athletes at 7 p.m. Tuesday. It will be in the NHS auditorium.

Royals back on top in AL Central KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alcides Escobar pumped his fist. Jarrod Dyson did a backflip. And for the first time in more than a decade, the Kansas City Royals were in first place in midAugust.

Yordano Ventura outpitched Sonny Gray in a matchup of talented young starters Monday night, and Escobar drove in the go-ahead run as Kansas City beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 to take over the AL Central lead from Detroit with its eighth consecutive victory.

“You want to be in first place. Our goal was to get back to first place,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “Now our goal is to stay in first place.”

The Royals trailed the Tigers by eight games on July 21, but their 16th win in 19 games wiped away the deficit and gave them the lead at the latest point in a season since 2003.

“We’re playing great,” said Escobar, who drove in a run in the second inning before his two-out single off Gray (12-6) ROYALS See Page 8A

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AMES (AP) — At the end of last year, Iowa State looked relatively set at defensive line.

It all fell apart in the offseason.

Nose guard Brandon Jensen quit the team with a year of eligibility left, and starting tackle Rodney Coe was dismissed for violating team rules. Fellow tackle David Irving was kicked off the team after photos of him holding an uprooted stop sign in the midst of a campus-wide disturbance emerged on social media.

The Cyclones know they’ll need to find some stability along that line to have any shot at besting last year’s 3-9 record.

“It starts with effort, and that’s very evident with the group. Then you build upon that effort and try to add production to it,” Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads said. “Production to us is making all the plays that you’re supposed to make, disrupting other plays — whether it be in the run or the pass game — by getting pressure on the quarterback.

With the effort that they’re giving and the skill development that’s taking place, I think they’ll have a chance to come a long ways...by December to where they were (at the start of fall camp).”

The good news for Iowa State was that Rhoads convinced Jensen to come back.

Jensen and senior end Cory Morrissey are about the only certainties the Cyclones have.

Jensen has 36 games of experience for Iowa State, including 12 starts a year ago, and he agreed to

rejoin the team after an offseason chat with Rhoads.

Jensen was listed behind sophomore Devlyn Cousin on the initial fall Rhoads depth chart.

But Rhoads said Sunday during the team’s annual media day that Jensen and Cousin will work with the starters this week as the interior linemen in Iowa State’s 4-3 scheme.

The competition to join Jensen and Cousin inside includes redshirt freshman Robby Garcia and sophomore Pierre Aka, who barely saw the field a year ago.

“He’s quickly caught up,” Rhoads said of Jensen. “The more he gets back into that flow, the more he starts pedaling that bike, I think the more leadership we’ll get out of Brandon.”

Morrissey represents the closest thing the Cyclones to an All-Big 12-type lineman right now.

The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Morrissey was honorable mention allleague in 2013. He had 52 tackles, three forced fumbles and a recovered fumble.

Morrissey is slotted as the starting right end, with sophomore Mitchell Meyers poised to start on the left side.

“He so plays so hard. That, along with his leadership, makes us a dif-

ferent group,” Rhoads said of Morrissey.

The Cyclones also signed four junior college defensive linemen in the offseason in an effort to plug holes.

One of them, Terry Ayeni, blew out his knee and is likely lost for the year.

Iowa State will need the other three; Dale Pierson, Trent Taylor and Gabe Luna, to be ready to contribute by the end of fall camp.

Pierson, a 260-pound end, was coveted by multiple high-major programs looking for a quick fix on the edge. Taylor, also an end, spent 2012 at Tennessee before a detour at Butler Community College in Kansas.

Luna is already listed as Morrissey’s backup, which means he’s likely in the rotation.

“Trent Taylor and Dale Pierson have opened our eyes. They’ve had a nice first week,” Rhoads said.

The performance of Iowa State’s defensive line might be the single biggest factor in determining whether the Cyclones compete for a bowl bid. But Morrissey is confident that the Cyclones have enough to compensate for what they lost in the offseason.

“We’ve constantly been making strides and improvements. Even with the losses, we didn’t have a setback. We’ve all just been keeping moving forward. You can talk about people leaving, skills sets and young guys. We’re always making progress,” Morrissey said.

Cardinal football working

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High football players go through drills during the second day of fall practices Tuesday morning.

The Cardinals are working on fundamentals to prepare for the 2014 season opener. Newton opens at home Aug. 29 against Knoxville.

The Cardinals will hold their intra-squad scrimmage Aug. 22 at H.A. Lynn Stadium, beginning at 6 p.m.

Three drivers repeat as winners at Marshalltown Speedway Newton Daily News Two drivers earned their first win of the season Friday night at Marshalltown while three others returned to the winner’s circle. Racing action was exciting and intense all night long on J&V Napa Auto Parts Night at the Races.

Mike Rupe won the first race of the night, the Flattrack Quads, after taking the lead from Travis Brandt on the final lap. Brandt finished second, Jordan Brown third, Mark Johnson fourth and Brandon Gillette fifth.

Quads were invited back Aug. 29.

The Mod Lites were out next in a 15-lap feature event. Travis Stensland started on the outside front row and led every lap en route to recording his first win at Marshalltown. Behind Stensland, drivers battled two and three wide at times. Terry Brown took the runner-up honors while his brother, Charlie Brown, ended upside down in Turn Four coming to the checkered flag. Tim Hennigar, Mike Morrill and Jimmy May placed third through fifth.

Several lead changes in the 12-lap IMCA Hobby Stocks feature resulted in Austin Luellen grabbing his seventh win in Motown in 2014. Eric Stanton finished second, Tyler Pickett

third, Kyle Parizek fourth and Brice Udelhoven fifth.

Lapped traffic played a role in determining the winner of the Big Eight Tyre Center IMCA Northern SportMods 18-lap feature. After Jenae Gustin and Logan Scott maneuvered around slower cars and traded the lead in the race’s final laps, Gustin pulled away to win her third in a row and fifth of the season at Motown. Sam Wieben worked his way up to finish second. Keagan Scott placed third, Clint Luellen fourth and Brett Lowry fifth.

A blown motor and spilled oil helped Donovan Smith win the 18-lap IMCA Stock Cars feature. Jeff Wollam appeared to have a victory secured until Don Vis’ motor failed, dumping oil on the track. Smith saw that and went to the high side to take the lead with two laps to go. Smith claimed the win over Wollam, Trent Murphy, Robert Stofer and Jay Schmidt.

The final feature of the night was the 20-lap IMCA Modifieds feature.

This week’s feature was different from last week’s as the race went green-tocheckered. Jake Strayer grabbed an early lead and picked up his first win after holding off several challenges from Ronn Lauritzen and Joel Rust.

Rust grabbed second away from Lau-

ritzen; meanwhile Rod Clement fell back to fourth and Scott Simatovich finished fifth.

Friday will be Old Timers Lounge and Witten’s Warriors Night. Hot laps begin at 7 p.m.and racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

Marshalltown Speedway Results J&V Napa Auto Parts Night Aug. 8, 2014 Feature: 1. 18J Jake Strayer (Newton); 2. 26J Joel Rust (Grundy Center); 3. 10K Ronn Lauritzen (Jesup); 4. 40RC Rod Clement (Rhodes); 5. 43S Scott Simatovich (State Center); 6. 69 John Logue Jr. (Boone); 7. 17R Derek Reimer (St. Anthony); 8. 1J Jeff Streeter (Madrea, Calif.); 9.

12 Andrew Kinser (State Center); 10. 12X Trent Jackson (Marshalltown); 11. 505 Racer Hulin (Laurel); 12. 02A Coty Albers (Wellsburg); 13. 2Z Zack Rawlins (Newton) IMCA Stock Cars Feature: 1. 35 Donavon Smith (Lake City); 2. 3W Jeff Wollam (Marshalltown); 3. 25 Trent Murphy (Scranton); 4.

50 Robert Stofer (Jefferson); 5. 19J Jay Schmidt (Tama); 6. 24 Eric Brown (Boone); 7. 94 Steve Meyer (Grundy Center); 8. 22K Kevin Rose (Boone); 9. R31 Ryan Leeman (Roland); 10. 87A Aaron Matthias (Fairbank); 11. 43X Nate Thelen (Newton); 12. 46 Trent Barker (Floris); 13.

50X Kevin Balmer (Garwin); 14. 04 Don Vis (Marshalltown); 15. 2 Dave Atcher (Marshalltown); 16. 93 Michael Jaennette (Newton); 17. 47 Scott Pippert (Elberon); 18. 042 Doug Russell (Conrad); 19. 196 Chuck Davis (Conrad); 20. 3 Scooter Dulin (Cedar Rapids); 21. 45 Matt Deaton (Newton) IMCA Northern SportMods Feature: 1. 19J Jenae Gustin (Marshalltown); 2. 198 Sam Wieben (Dysart); 3. 83 Keagan Scott (Odebolt); 4. 3L Clint Luellen (Minburn); 5. 72 Brett Lowry (Montezuma); 6. 80J Jared Van Deest (Holland); 7. 69JR Johnathan Logue (Boone); 8. 7 Carter VanDenBerg (Oskaloosa); 9.

82 Jake McBirnie (Boone); 10. 32N Neil Follett (Conrad); 11. 80 Duane Van Deest (Grundy Center); 12. 3S Adam

Shelman (Ames); 13. 98 Bill Hildreth (Marshalltown); 14. 26B Bryan Johnson (Roland); 15. 6T Siraj Thomason (Montezuma); 16. 38X Logan Scott (Odebolt); 17. 16 Austin Schuring (Newton); 18. 55V Jared Vandewalle (LeGrand); 19. 33R DJ Robinson (Ankeny); 20. 57R Ryan King (Montour); 21. 25 Travis Peterson (Gladbook); 22.

21L Matt Lettow (Roland); 23. 7R Ryan Ashton (Beaman); 24. 13T Taylor Musselman (Norwalk); 25. T17 Tom Rawlins (Kellogg); 26. 7SR Shawn Ritter (Keystone); 27. 7V Jesse VanderWal (McCallsburg); 28. 406 Shawn Weatherly (Eldora) IMCA Hobby Stocks Feature: 1. 3A Austin Luellen (Minburn); 2. 7B Eric Stanton (Carlisle); 3. 5A Tyler Pickett (Boxholm); 4. 17K Kyle Parizek (Belle Plaine); 5. 26 Brice Udelhoven (Newton); 6.

4X Gary Pfantz (State Center); 7. 4W John Watson (Des Moines); 8. 88 Mike Leffler (Ankeny); 9. 3X Steve Fricke (Marshalltown); 10. 81M Travis Merical (Marshalltown); 11. 82 Jennifer Hulin (Marshalltown); 12. 17 Andy Peck (Newton); 13. 42T Tyson Overton (Carlisle); 14. 20E Eric Larson (Holland); 15. 85M Dillon Million (Marshalltown); 16. 500 Garrett Eilander (Newton); 17. 14T Mitchell Thomas (Marshalltown); 18. 18D Kevin Deery (Boone) Mod Lites Feature: 1. 89 Travis Stensland (Nevada); 2. 28 Terry Brown (Nevada); 3. 57 Tim Hennigar (Clarion); 4. 94 Dustin Marshall (Prairie City); 5. 6 Mike Morrill (Altoona); 6. 5J Jimmy May (DeSoto); 7. 15 Andy Hennigar (Ankeny); 8. 01 DJ Schmalzried (Nevada); 9. 64 Randy Bryan (Ames); 10. 8 Dusty Masolini (Des Moines); 11. 4 Travis Brandt (Des Moines); 12. 13 Ryan McCrory (Pleasant Hill); 13. 4L Larry Sorenson (Ames); 14. 12 Amber Coffman (Nevada); 15. 3G Joe Glick (Des Moines); 16. 82 Charlie Brown (Nevada); 17. 95 Mike Kennedy (Boone); 18. 46Z Bryan Zehm (Ames) Flat Track Quads Feature: 1. 08 Mike Rupe; 2. 4 Travis Brandt; 3. 47 Jordan Brown; 4. 45 Mark Johnson; 5. 57 Brandon Gillette; 6. 00 Richard Blom; 7. 8y Justin Sutherlin; 8. 3 Shane Houston; 9. 69 Doug Sylvester; 10. 22Vance Misel; 11. 2 Brian Eley; 12. 96 Rich Hesseltine; 13. 20 David Petithory

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PGA victory puts McIlroy in exclusive club LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bobby Jones. Jack Nicklaus. Tiger Woods.

And, now, Rory McIlroy.

He certainly doesn’t look out of place.

Joining an exclusive club in the twilight at Valhalla Golf Club, McIlroy survived his toughest test yet on the big stage and gave every indication that he’s worthy of a spot alongside the greats of the game.

McIlroy “I was happy being a two-time major champion coming into the year,” McIlroy said. “All of a sudden I’m a four-time major champion.”

That’s where those other three — Jones, Nicklaus, Woods — come in.

Until Sunday, they were the only players in the last century to win four majors at 25 or younger. McIlroy joined them with a victory that showed he’s not just the ultimate front-runner.

The kid can come from behind, too.

McIlroy went into the final round one shot ahead. By the time he stood in the 10th fairway, he was three strokes behind against an All-Star cast — Phil Mickelson, a fivetime major champion; Rickie Fowler, runner-up at both the U.S. Open and the British Open; and Henrik Stenson, a perennial contender in the majors.

That’s when McIlroy unleashed a shot that he’ll surely be remembered for as long as he plays the game — a 3-wood from 284 yards on the par-5 hole. He insisted that when it left the club, it was about 30 feet lower than he wanted, and about 15 yards left of his intended target. But it worked out just the fine, the ball stopping 7 feet from the flag to set up an eagle that got him right back in the game.

“You need a little bit of luck in major championships to win,” he said, “and that was my lucky break.”

He took the outright lead when all three of his challengers eventually made bogey, and finally gave himself some breathing room with a 9-iron from a fairway bunker to 10 feet for birdie on the 17th.

McIlroy took a two-shot lead to the par-5 closing hole, where a two-putt in the gathering darkness was good enough for a 16-under 268 and a one-stroke victory over Mickelson. Stenson and Fowler finished two shots back.

“I thought winning the (British) Open championship a few weeks ago had sort of put me on a higher level in this game,” McIlroy said. “I never thought I’d get this far at 25 years of age.”

He’s not ready to stop now. The next two goals on his list are the career Grand Slam and capturing more major championships than any other modern European golfer.

Don’t bet against him.

McIlroy’s only missing major is the Masters, and he’s already counting down the days until next April.

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014

Allmendinger wins at Watkins Glen WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger’s journey is almost complete.

With a new contract, sponsor extensions and a solid one-car team at JTG Daugherty Racing, Allmendinger became a winner in Sprint Cup for the first time on a somber Sunday, outdueling Marcos Ambrose in the final two laps at Watkins Glen International.

“I dreamed about this moment and I’m not going to forget it,” said Allmendinger, making his 213th Cup start.

“It’s just a dream come true.”

The day began on a solemn note when three-time Cup champion Tony Stewart pulled out of the race 12 hours after he struck and killed 20-year-old sprint car driver Kevin Ward Jr. in a race after Ward climbed from his car on a small dirt track in nearby Canandaigua.

Allmendinger offered his condolences to the Ward family after he won, saying, “We’re a community here, we’re thinking about you.”

“It’s a tough time for everybody,” Allmendinger said.

“This NASCAR community, as a whole, we’re a family.

When anything like that happens, it’s something that you don’t get time to erase and forget about. Our thoughts and prayers go to the Ward family and what happened.

“And it also goes to Tony.

It’s not like he’s sitting there and forgetting about it.”

In a statement released during the race by a spokesman, Stewart said: “There aren’t words to describe the sadness I feel about the accident that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr. It’s a very emotional time for all involved, and it is the reason I’ve decided not to participate in today’s race at Watkins Glen. My thoughts and prayers are with his fam-

Royals: K.C. wins eight games in a row Continued from Page 7A in the seventh gave Kansas City the lead for good.

Ventura lasted through sixth innings before giving way to Kelvin Herrera (3-2), who tossed a spotless seventh. Wade Davis breezed through the eighth and Greg Holland worked the ninth for his 35th save, though it didn’t come without a little drama.

Josh Donaldson led off the ninth with a single, the first hit by the Athletics since the second inning, and Brandon Moss drew a walk. But after a brief conference on the mound, Holland got Derek Norris to bounce into a double play and Stephen Vogt to fly out to end the game.

“He has the ability to focus pitch to pitch, which good closers can do,” Yost said. “You get first and second with his stuff, you just have a feeling he’s going to get out of it.”

Kansas City put pressure on right from the start, when Dyson and Omar Infan-

te opened the game with back-to-back singles. Gray might have escaped the jam, though, if right fielder Josh Reddick hadn’t flubbed a routine throw to the infield after Infante’s hit. It allowed Dyson to reach third base easily, and he scored on Salvador Perez’s double-play groundout.

“It’s pretty embarrassing,” Reddick said, “especially since it cost us a run. And we end up losing by one run, so it doesn’t make your feel any better.”

After Escobar made it 2-0 in th second, Oakland answered with some help from Ventura, who worked to overcome command problems most of the night. John Jaso led off with a single, Coco Crisp worked a walk and Donaldson earned another free pass to load the bases with two outs.

Moss hit a full-count pitch up the middle to score both runners and knot the game.

Yost pulled Ventura after a double play got the rookie right-hander through the sixth. And when Gray faltered in the seventh and Kansas City took the lead, one of the stingiest bullpens in baseball made sure the smallest of margins was enough.

“Those three guys at the end • Haircuts & Styling • Up-Do’s are as good as you get,” A’s man• Barbering • Cinderella Extensions ager Bob Melvin said. “They • Color Treatments • Perming & Relaxing don’t worry about righty-lefty.

• Texture & Curls • Make-up & Waxing Tanning • Conditioning Treatments • Brazilian Keratin Treatments They feel when they get to the seventh inning with a lead, they 225 1st Ave. W. , Newton feel pretty good about it.”

Twins, Royals make trade KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals bolstered their offense Monday by acquiring outfielder Josh Willingham from the Minnesota Twins, a move the long-suffering franchise hopes will help them end a playoff drought that stretches back nearly three decades.

The Royals have not been to the postseason since 1985, when they beat St. Louis to win the World Series.

The Twins picked up minor league pitcher Jason Adam in the trade, while the Royals agreed to take on the remainder of Willingham’s contract.

NASCAR Photo/Chris Graythen/Getty Images AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 47 Scott Products Chevrolet, leads Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford, on the final lap of Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY.

ily, friends and everyone affected by this tragedy.”

Regan Smith drove Stewart’s car and finished 37th after having to start from the back of the 43-car field and getting caught in a late accident.

It was the second straight time Stewart missed the race at The Glen, where he has a NASCAR-record five victories. Last year, he broke his leg in a sprint car accident in Iowa days before the Cup race and missed the rest of the season.

Allmendinger’s life changed two years ago in the hours before the July race at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR officials had just kicked him out of the track, suspending Allmendinger indefinitely for failing a random drug test.

The failed drug test sidelined him for more than three months and cost him his job with Penske Racing. It also spurred much soul searching, and after a handful of one-off Cup rides he eventually landed a full-time Cup ride last August with JTG Daugherty Racing.

To break through the way Allmendinger did only added to the lore of this race, which

has been decided four straight times by fender-banging dashes to the checkered flag.

Ambrose won two of those and Kyle Busch the other.

An expert road racer from his days in open-wheel, Allmendinger beat the best in Ambrose, who has been dominant in NASCAR’s top two series at The Glen, also winning four straight Nationwide events.

Ambrose was going for a weekend sweep after capturing the Zippo 200 on Saturday.

“I’m thrilled for AJ,” said Ambrose, who drove for JTG Daugherty before Allmendinger.

The victory made JTG Daugherty Racing eligible for the Chase for the Sprint Cup title, and Allmendinger isn’t planning on stopping there.

“It’s huge to be in the Chase,” he said. “I didn’t want to just say, ‘Just be there.’ We want to make some noise. To be able to say we’re a Chase team, we’re working hard and trying to get it back. When it comes to the Chase with the new format, it doesn’t mean we can’t get hot early. You don’t have to be amazing for 10 races.”

Major League Baseball Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 68 50 .576 — Toronto 63 57 .525 6 New York 61 57 .517 7 Tampa Bay 58 60 .492 10 Boston 52 65 .444 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 64 53 .547 — Detroit 63 53 .543 ½ Cleveland 59 59 .500 5½ Chicago 56 63 .471 9 Minnesota 53 64 .453 11 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 72 46 .610 — Los Angeles 68 49 .581 3½ Seattle 63 55 .534 9 Houston 49 70 .412 23½ Texas 46 72 .390 26 Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 11, Detroit 6 Baltimore 11, N.Y. Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 7, Texas 0 Minnesota 4, Houston 2 Kansas City 3, Oakland 2 Seattle 11, Toronto 1 Tuesday’s Games Arizona (Collmenter 8-6) at Cleveland (House 1-3), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Ray 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 9-7), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Greene 3-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 12-4), 6:05 p.m.

Boston (J.Kelly 0-0) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-3), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Hellickson 1-1) at Texas (Tepesch 4-7), 7:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Pino 1-4) at Houston (McHugh 4-9), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Lester 12-7) at Kansas City (Guthrie 8-9), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Williams 0-0) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-8), 9:05 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 8-6) at Seattle (C.Young 10-6), 9:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 10-2) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-8), 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Boston (Workman 1-6) at Cincinnati (Bailey 9-5), 11:35 a.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 10-9) at Houston (Oberholtzer 4-7), 1:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-8) at San Francisco (Peavy 0-3), 2:45 p.m.

Arizona (Nuno 0-3) at Cleveland (Bauer 4-7), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 2-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 9-5), 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Worley 5-1) at Detroit (Farmer 0-0), 6:08 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 7-6) at Texas (Mikolas 1-4), 7:05 p.m.

Oakland (Kazmir 13-4) at Kansas City (J.Vargas 8-5), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-12) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 12-7), 9:05 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 9-11) at Seattle (Iwakuma 10-6), 9:10 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Washington 63 53 .543 — Atlanta 60 58 .508 4 Miami 58 60 .492 6 New York 57 62 .479 7½ Philadelphia 53 66 .445 11½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 66 53 .555 — Pittsburgh 63 55 .534 2½ St. Louis 62 55 .530 3 Cincinnati 60 58 .508 5½ Chicago 50 67 .427 15 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 68 52 .567 — San Francisco 62 56 .525 5 San Diego 55 62 .470 11½ Arizona 51 67 .432 16 Colorado 46 72 .390 21 Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 11, Detroit 6 L.A. Dodgers 6, Atlanta 2 Miami 6, St. Louis 5 Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 1 San Diego 4, Colorado 3 Tuesday’s Games Arizona (Collmenter 8-6) at Cleveland (House 1-3), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Ray 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 9-7), 6:05 p.m.

Boston (J.Kelly 0-0) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-3), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Haren 9-9) at Atlanta (Minor 4-7), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 14-6) at Miami (Cosart 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Fister 11-3) at N.Y. Mets (R.Montero 0-2), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (W.Peralta 14-6) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 3-1), 7:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (Williams 0-0) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-8), 9:05 p.m.

Colorado (Flande 0-4) at San Diego (Despaigne 2-3), 9:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 10-2) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-8), 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Boston (Workman 1-6) at Cincinnati (Bailey 9-5), 11:35 a.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-8) at San Francisco (Peavy 0-3), 2:45 p.m.

Colorado (Matzek 2-7) at San Diego (Kennedy 8-10), 5:40 p.m.

Arizona (Nuno 0-3) at Cleveland (Bauer 4-7), 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Worley 5-1) at Detroit (Farmer 0-0), 6:08 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 13-5) at Atlanta (E.Santana 11-6), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Masterson 1-1) at Miami (Eovaldi 6-6), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Zimmermann 7-5) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 11-9), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 11-6) at Chicago Cubs (Wada 1-1),7:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-12) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 12-7),9:05 p.m.

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July 28, 2014 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting - Board of Education Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 President Andrew Elbert convened the board to order at 6:32 p.m.

Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (6:34 PM), Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman (6:50 PM), Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jim Gilbert, Fran Henderson, Harry Heiligenthal (IASB), Brenda Hodnett, Curt Roorda, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Ty Rushing (Newton Daily News), Lucinda Sinclair, and Randy Van (KCOB).

Communications - None APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION # 9360 Donna Cook moved, Travis Padget seconded, to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Absent: Robyn Friedman Open Forum No one requested to speak during the Open Forum.

Public Hearing - (6:45 PM) Purchase of School Bus A Public Hearing was held at 6:45 PM regarding the purchase of a school bus. There were no verbal or written comments.

Superintendent Callaghan's Report: A. Campus Communication Update - Superintendent Callaghan reported on various committee, campus, and community activities from July 14 - July 27, 2014.

B. SubFinder Report - Superintendent Callaghan provided Overall Absence Analysis reports for Certified and Classified Personnel to Board Members.

C. Quarterly Formative Evaluations - Superintendent Callaghan shared a timeline to complete Quarterly Formative Evaluations (2014 - 2015).

Consider Purchase of a School Bus - (Action Item) - ACTION # 9361 Curt Roorda, Transportation Supervisor, provided bid specifications for the purchase of a 48passenger school bus. The bus will accommodate special education students requiring booster seat or harness. The bus will be purchased with PPEL funds. Bill Perrenoud moved, Sheri Benson seconded, to approve the purchase of a 48-passenger International Bus from Hoglund Bus Company in the amount of $82,458.00.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Update on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - (Discussion Item) Jim Gilbert, Director of PreK-8 Education Services, shared a Power Point summary of the Newton Community School District's Annual Yearly Progress (2013 - 2014). The summary included information from all campuses, with participation and assessment data in reading and math.

Approval of Bills (Action Item) ACTION # 9362 Sheri Benson moved, Nat Clark seconded, to approve the bills.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Business Services Update (Discussion Item) There was no additional information to report.

New Business - Old Business A. Upcoming Events i. Administrative Retreat - July 29 - 30, 2014 ii. FEMA Training - July 31 - August 1, 2014 iii. Centralized Registration August 4 - 5, 2014 iv. SAI Annual Conference - August 6 - 7, 2014 B. Future Meeting Dates i. Board Work Session: Board Procedures & Team Building July 28 Facilitated by Harry Heligenthal (Iowa Association of School Boards) ii. Next Regular Board Meeting August 11, 2014 (6:30 PM) at Emerson Hough ADJOURN - ACTION # 9363 Robyn Friedman moved, Bill Perrenoud seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 PM. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud August 12

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SE.....................................$50.00 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY S......................................$534.28 JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY S........................................$59.25 JONES, DONALD SE.....................................$17.50 JONES, MARIAH SE.......................................$3.15 JONES, MIKE SE.....................................$52.65 JOSTENS SE.....................................$64.00 JP DRAIN CLEANING & PLUMBING SE...................................$349.95 JW PEPPER & SON INC S......................................$574.92 KABEL BUSINESS SERVICES SE...................................$369.60 KALKHOFF, DAVID SE.....................................$40.00 KALKHOFF, SARAH SE.....................................$70.00 KELLY, MIKE SE...................................$100.00 KEY COOPERATIVE S.................................$29,623.67 KIRKPATRICK, DEAN SE...................................$100.00 KLEIN, PAUL SE.....................................$11.60 KU CENTER FOR RESEARCH SE...................................$250.00 LACEY, BRANDT SE...................................$100.00 LAKESHORE E......................................$568.22 LAMB, MELANIE SE.......................................$7.25 LANGMAID, THERESA SE.....................................$23.45 LASER RESOURCES E...................................$3,930.22 LATCHAM, CORI SE.....................................$33.60 LAUGHLIN, AMANDA SE.......................................$5.35 LAUTERBACH BUICK PONTIAC SE...................................$109.45 LEWIS, JASON SE...................................$120.00 LEWIS, MELISSA SE.......................................$0.10 LONG, DESERAE SE.......................................$1.15 LYNNVILLE-SULLY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T...............................$100,716.80 MACGILL AND COMPANY S...................................$1,698.99 MADISON ALL4YOU LLC S......................................$857.23 MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO SE...................................$149.49 MAESTRE, NICKI SE.......................................$0.45 MAHASKA BOTTLING CO S...................................$1,230.16 MARKERBOARD PEOPLE INC S......................................$331.50 MARSTON, DANIEL SE.....................................$13.59 MARTIN BROS DIST CO S.................................$29,002.23 MARTIN, AMBER SE...................................$500.00 MARTIN, KRISTINE SE.......................................$0.35 MASTER TEACHER S......................................$800.68 MCALISTER, SOMER SE.......................................$0.20 MCCLELLAND, DOUG SE...................................$100.00 MCGRAW HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION LLC S........................................$78.42 MCKEEVER, JENIFER SE.......................................$0.25 MCLENNAN, MEGAN SE.....................................$27.49 MESSERLI, KALI SE.......................................$0.10 MIDWEST COMPUTER PRODUCTS INC S......................................$491.21 MIDWEST ELECTRONIC RECOVERY S........................................$54.00 MILLER, DANIEL SE...................................$100.00 MILLER, JON SE...................................$120.00 MOHR, DAVE SE...................................$100.00 MOHR, DEIDRA SE...................................$100.00 MOMENTUM MEDIA S......................................$853.00 MOO'S BBQ S......................................$415.00 MOORMAN, LORI SE.......................................$2.20 MORAN, MICHAEL SE...................................$225.00 NAPA AUTO PARTS S/R..................................$102.10 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION SE...................................$935.00 NCA SUMMER CAMPS SE................................$4,609.00 NCEF SE................................$1,258.54 NDA SUMMER CAMPS S...................................$5,409.00 NEFF COMPANY S...................................$1,599.12 NETSUPPORT INC S......................................$443.16 NEWS PRINTING CO SE................................$1,152.91 NEWTON CLINIC SE...................................$179.00 NEWTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT SE................................$2,991.03 NEWTON PARKS DEPARTMENT S......................................$340.00 NEWTON ROTARY SE...................................$203.35 NOLTE CORNMAN & JOHNSON SE.....................................$85.00 NORSOLV S/R..................................$666.45 NORTH MAHASKA COMM SCHOOL DIST T...................................$2,400.40 NORTH TAMA COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T...................................$1,350.23 NORVELL, JENNIFER SE.....................................$14.20 NPC INTERNATIONAL S........................................$44.98 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC S/R...............................$3,633.46 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC S/R...............................$1,290.31 O'ROAKE, CHERYL SE...................................$264.83 OAKS, CORINA SE.......................................$3.10 OBERTO, SHELBA SE...................................$100.00 OMNI CHEER S......................................$122.70 OSKALOOSA HIGH SCHOOL SE.....................................$60.00 PJ DELI SE.....................................$95.55 PANOSH, GEORGE SE.....................................$40.00 PAPER CORPORATION S.................................$24,265.05 PARKER, HEATHER SE.......................................$6.45 PATTERSON INTERPRISES S......................................$145.30 PATTERSON, MARY ANNE SE.....................................$27.25 PC & MACEXCHANGE E...................................$4,062.00

S........................................$44.98 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC S/R...............................$3,633.46 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC S/R...............................$1,290.31 Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 O'ROAKE, CHERYL SE...................................$264.83 OAKS, CORINA SE.......................................$3.10 OBERTO, SHELBA SE...................................$100.00 OMNI CHEER S......................................$122.70 OSKALOOSA HIGH SCHOOL SE.....................................$60.00 PJ DELI SE.....................................$95.55 PANOSH, GEORGE SE.....................................$40.00 PAPER CORPORATION S.................................$24,265.05 PARKER, HEATHER SE.......................................$6.45 PATTERSON INTERPRISES S......................................$145.30 PATTERSON, MARY ANNE SE.....................................$27.25 PC & MACEXCHANGE E...................................$4,062.00 PCM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT T.................................$21,003.50 PEARSON, STEVEN SE.....................................$56.79 PERFECTION LEARNING CORP S......................................$166.60 PERKINS, LAVONNE SE.......................................$6.55 PERSPECTIVE CONSULTING PARTNERS LLC SE................................$8,000.00 PETERS, WILLIAM SE.....................................$40.00 PIZZA HUT SE.....................................$52.49 PIZZA RANCH S........................................$54.89 PLAYTIME/SCHOOLTIME S......................................$127.50 PLUMB, DONNA SE.....................................$37.80 PLUMBMASTER S.................................$21,001.36 POOLE, REBECCA SE.....................................$12.45 POSTMASTER SE...................................$661.00 POWERS, KIMBERLY SE...................................$225.00 PRENDERGAST, SHAWN SE.....................................$69.20 PRESTO-X LLC U......................................$467.29 PROCTOR MECHANICAL CORP E.................................$11,733.00 PROGRESS INDUSTRIES SE...................................$565.14 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY S...................................$3,000.00 QUILL CORP E........................................$18.28 RAHIC, NIHAT SE.....................................$95.00 RANKIN, ANN SE...................................$137.50 RAYNER & RINN SCOTT INC S...................................$2,568.90 REALLY GOOD STUFF INC S......................................$241.30 REDING, BRIAN SE...................................$190.00 REED, PATRICK SE.....................................$61.58 REINHART INST FOODS INC S......................................$488.60 REYNOLDS, SANDRA SE.......................................$3.20 RHOADS, KEVIN SE...................................$225.00 RICE, CHESTER SE...................................$100.00 RICHARDSON, JP SE...................................$100.00 RICHARDSON, KIM SE.......................................$9.15 RIEMAN MUSIC INC S/R..................................$347.00 RIGGS PRINTING S........................................$59.25 ROGERS, JIM SE.....................................$13.70 ROSS, TINA SE.....................................$40.00 SALYERS, CHERYL SE.......................................$2.30 SASSMAN, STACI SE.......................................$2.00 SAYDEL HIGH SCHOOL SE.....................................$80.00 SCHELLING, JIM SE.......................................$2.70 SCHMIDT, STEVE SE...................................$100.00 SCHOBER, SARA SE.......................................$0.15 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS S........................................$14.50 SCHOLASTIC INC S........................................$39.20 SCHOOL BUS SALES E......................................$825.69 SCHRODER, BRUCE SE.......................................$6.70 SCHUB, JILL SE.....................................$16.50 SCHUSTER, TODD SE.....................................$40.00 SCHWARCK, LYNN SE...................................$134.79 SCRIMAGER, BRIAN SE...................................$100.00 SELOVER, LAURA SE.....................................$40.00 SHARP, LISA SE.....................................$40.00 SHIMON, LARRY SE...................................$153.80 SHIRTCHAMP.COM S......................................$307.23 SIGN PRO SE.....................................$25.00 SIOUX CITY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T........................................$34.01 SMALL, DEAN SE...................................$120.00 SMITH, ROBIN SE.....................................$20.80 SMITH, TANYA SE.......................................$0.65 SIMTH, TIM SE...................................$100.00 SNAPPY POPCORN CO INC S......................................$106.00 SNA SE...................................$125.25 SOCIAL STUDIES SCHOOL SERVICE S......................................$657.83 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC SE................................$4,200.00 SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER S/R..................................$352.73 SPIESS, JOSEPH SE.....................................$95.00 SPLITTGERBER, DEAN SE...................................$120.00 SPORTS PAGE S......................................$421.00 SPRINGER, LORAINE SE...................................$100.09 STAMMEYER, TINA SE.....................................$60.00 STAPLEFORD, KEVIN SE.....................................$95.00 STIER, ANGELA SE.......................................$4.30 STIER, TAMMY SE.......................................$0.25 STONEHOCKER, AMANDA SE.......................................$0.10 STURGEON, BARB SE.......................................$1.40 SUBWAY SE...................................$168.00 SUPERIOR FLOORS LLC S...................................$2,323.00 SURBER, HEATHER SE.......................................$8.75 TARGET S........................................$89.08 TEACHER DIRECT S......................................$263.45 THOMAS BUS SALES OF IOWA E......................................$518.54 THOMPSON, DOUGLAS SE.....................................$71.95 TIMECLOCK PLUS E...................................$5,331.31 TOTAL TOOL SUPPLY INC S...................................$2,089.00 TRANSFINDER S...................................$1,200.00 TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA SE...................................$167.03 TRIER, ROBERT SE...................................$145.10 TROPHY SHOP S......................................$454.40 TROTTER, CLARK SE...................................$100.00 TUINSTRA, JUSTIN SE.......................................$0.20 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SE................................$2,000.00 UNIVEST CAPITAL INC S......................................$798.00 US AUTOFORCE S......................................$550.52 US BANK SE................................$5,991.24 US CELLULAR U......................................$316.66

Public Notices REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 4, 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: Price, George, Chape', Otto, Trotter, Mullan. Absent: None Mayor Pro Tem George asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no Citizen Participation.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Price to approve consent agenda items 2-8.

2. July 21, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Resolution appointing members to serve on a committee called “Implementing Newton's Future.” Resolution No. 2014-189 adopted.

4. Resolution approving reimbursement request for prohibited sanitary sewer discharge removal work. Resolution No. 2014-190 adopted.

5. Resolution Levying Assessments for Costs of Nuisance Abatement and Providing for the Payment Thereof (14-7) Resolution No. 2014-191 adopted.

6. Resolution Fixing the Amounts to be assessed against Individual Private Property for the Abatement of Nuisance Violations (148). Resolution No. 2014-192 adopted.

7. Resolution approving a real estate easement for the 2014 Street Improvements Project. Resolution No. 2014-193 adopted.

8. Approval of Bills AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Consent agenda items approved.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Otto, to approve the third consideration on an Ordinance replacing Title 1, Chapter 5, Article 5 of the City of Newton Code Of Ordinances Providing For The Management, Control and Government of City Hospital or Health Facilities AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The third consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Price to approve the first Consideration of an Ordinance replacing Title 3, Chapter 21, Of The Newton Code Of Ordinances, “Environment And Health”, Regarding Minimum Housing Code. The first consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Otto to introduce resolution approving Sign Pro agreement for installation of signage at City parks and facilities as well as decals on City vehicles. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 194 adopted.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Chape' to introduce resolution approving the City of Newton employee Handbook as Amended.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 195 adopted.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Mullan to introduce Resolution establishing the Approved Set of Unit Prices for financial assistance payments and designating an approved contractor for prohibited sanitary sewer discharge removal work included in the 2014 Out-ofDistrict Residential Improvements - Bid Package No. 1. City Administrator Knabel noted the bid by Jeff Seals Construction was incorrect as the unit price was the total price not by actual unit price.

City Attorney Brick was asked by Council how to proceed. Attorney Brick voiced prior cases and directed Council to reject bid.

Price stated it was a mistake by contractor and the total amount was correct just not the unit price and wants bid accepted. Chape' agreed.

AYES: One NAYS: Price, Chape', Otto, Trotter, Mullan. Resolution was rejected.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Otto to approve the purchase of real estate at 1012 E 8th Street N for the D&D Program. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 196 adopted.

Moved by Price, seconded by Mullan to accept resolution of the 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 197 approved.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Chape' to endorse a Community Development Block Grant Application and Approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with MV Residential Land, LLC, for a Housing Complex on Property in the 200 and 300 Blocks of West 3rd Street North in the North Central Urban Renewal Area, City of Newton, Iowa. Director of Finance and Development Friedman described the development to be a 50 unit apartment complex for low to moderate income. AYES: Six NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014-198 approved.

Natalie Umsted, Management Analyst, presented to Council the Citizen's Survey which was sent out to 1200 Newton households of which just over 300 were completed. The National Citizen Survey is a report about the “livability" of Newton. Umsted went on to explain the results and how we will move forward. There will be upcoming citizen input opportunities as well as a fall planning session. Otto requested if staff create an electronic component to these results as an additional supplement to the physical participation. Umsted will follow up.

Bob Knabel, City Administrator, presented the process for a Franchise Fee to help fund and support Capital Improvement program.

There was no new business.

During old business, Otto thanked the Parks Department and all volunteers who helped with installing the new playground equipment and ribbon cutting ceremony at Maytag Park.

Moved by Chape', seconded by George, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Evelyn George, Mayor Pro Tem Cheryl Salyers, Deputy City Clerk August 12 July 28, 2014 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting - Board of Education Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 President Andrew Elbert convened the board to order at 6:32 p.m.

Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (6:34 PM), Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman (6:50 PM), Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jim Gilbert, Fran Henderson, Harry Heiligenthal (IASB), Brenda Hodnett, Curt Roorda, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Ty Rushing (Newton Daily News), Lucinda Sinclair, and Randy Van (KCOB).

Communications - None APPROVAL OF CONSENT

NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Paid Bills - June 1-30, 2014 VENDOR DESC AMOUNT A TEAM APPAREL S......................................$899.00 A TECH INC S......................................$954.85 A-1 LOCK R........................................$12.00 ADVENTURE LIGHTING S......................................$498.59 AG-GROW PLUS LAWN CARE S...................................$4,754.00 AHLERS & COONEY PC SE................................$1,843.00 AJ ALLEN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC SE..............................$17,543.53 ALLIANT UTILITIES INC U.................................$44,855.09 ALLISON, BRENDA SE.......................................$5.60 AMAZON S...................................$1,988.87 AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT T........................................$64.60 AMES ENVIRONMENTAL INC SE................................$2,690.00 AMSAN LLC S.................................$16,260.38 ANSLEY, CAROLYN SE.....................................$54.10 APPLE COMPUTER INC E......................................$399.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SE...................................$518.94 ARBOR SCIENTIFIC S...................................$1,938.91 ASI S...................................$1,300.00 ASPI SOLUTIONS INC S......................................$246.00 AUTO JET MUFFLER CORP S/R....................................$78.08 AVILA, GABRIELLE SE.......................................$0.10 AWARD EMBLEM S......................................$514.89 B & H PHOTO VIDEO E........................................$43.75 BAGNALL, DEB SE.......................................$3.60 BAKER ELECTRIC INC SE................................$9,898.01 BAREFOOT ATHLETICS S......................................$628.20 BARTELLO, THOMAS SE...................................$101.20 BAUER, SCOTT SE.....................................$40.00 BAUER, SHARI SE.....................................$31.15 BAXTER COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T.................................$49,587.56 BAXTER, JOSH SE...................................$100.00 BAXTER, PATRIC SE.....................................$95.00 BEADERSTADT, MILINDA SE.....................................$26.35 BECKMAN GALLERY SE...................................$280.80 BELIN BLANK CENTER SE...................................$250.00 BENNETT, VIRGINIA SE...................................$300.00 BERRY, MELISSA SE.......................................$5.00 BETTER BASKETBALL S...................................$1,524.00

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THOMPSON, DOUGLAS SE.....................................$71.95 TIMECLOCK PLUS E...................................$5,331.31 TOTAL TOOL SUPPLY INC S...................................$2,089.00 Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 TRANSFINDER S...................................$1,200.00 TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA SE...................................$167.03 TRIER, ROBERT SE...................................$145.10 TROPHY SHOP S......................................$454.40 TROTTER, CLARK SE...................................$100.00 TUINSTRA, JUSTIN SE.......................................$0.20 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SE................................$2,000.00 UNIVEST CAPITAL INC S......................................$798.00 US AUTOFORCE S......................................$550.52 US BANK SE................................$5,991.24 US CELLULAR U......................................$316.66 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SE.....................................$70.00 VAN'S SHARPENING SERVICE S........................................$50.80 VANBROGEN, BRAD SE...................................$150.00 VANBROGEN, JERRY SE.......................................$5.60 VANDERPOL, BRENDA SE.....................................$24.55 VANDERVELDEN, MARVIN SE.....................................$80.00 VANMANEN, KEVIN SE...................................$135.00 VANMANEN, SARA SE.....................................$21.51 VANWYK, NANCY SE.....................................$40.00 VARIETY SPECIALITIES S...................................$1,508.00 VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY S......................................$180.00 VIRAVONG, SACDKA SE...................................$147.46 WALKER, LARRY SE.......................................$9.00 WALMART STORES INC E...................................$2,761.22 WASHBURN, DICK SE...................................$150.00 WAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL SE...................................$125.00 WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMM SCH DIST T...................................$5,602.80 WAYNE DENNIS SUPPLY CO S/R..................................$356.32 WEBER, CHRISTOPHER SE...................................$120.00 WEISSMAN S......................................$693.50 WELLIK, JARROD SE.......................................$4.95 WEST MARSHALL COMM SCHOOL DIST T........................................$70.00 WEST MUSIC CO S......................................$740.50 WESTENDORF, JEFF SE...................................$100.00 WETERS AUTO REPAIR & LP SE.....................................$14.00 WHITE, KENNETH SE.....................................$16.70 WHITE, TOBY SE.....................................$95.00 WICKLIFF, RACHELLE SE.......................................$6.45 WILKINS, NICHOLAS SE...................................$913.61 WILLIAMS, BETH SE.......................................$1.25 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS U...................................$1,181.16 WINTERMOTE, RUSTY SE...................................$100.00 WINTERSET COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT S........................................$75.00 WOLF, RHONDA SE.....................................$40.45 WOOD ROOFING CO SE..............................$12,348.98 WOODMAN CONTROLS CO SE..............................$15,800.00 WOOLAVER, CHRISTINE SE.......................................$1.20 WORMLEY, CINTHIA SE.....................................$25.60 WRAGE, PENNY SE.....................................$17.95 YMCA SE................................$2,997.00 ZARUBA, SARAH SE.......................................$3.95 ZEHR, ERIC SE.....................................$38.97 ZEHR, TARA SE...................................$342.25 ZIEGLER S......................................$470.05 DISTRICT TOTAL ..............................$1,090,974.81 KEY: E = SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT R = REPAIRS S = MISC. SUPPLIES U = UTILITIES SE = MISC. SERVICES T = TUITION S/R = SUPPLIES/REPAIRS August 12

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PERSONAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

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

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

CLINICAL NURSING INSTRUCTORS Indian Hills Community

Southwest

MULTIPLE FAMILY garage sale Thursday Aug 14th, 4-7pm Friday Aug 15th 8am-2pm Men's, women's, boy's and girls clothing. Home decor, baby gear & clothing, toys, and much much more.

1015 W. 16th St. S SERVICE DIRECTORY BICYCLE

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 PAINTING

HORNING'S PAINTING: Interior & exterior painting Drywall Repair & Texturing Free Estimates 641-791-9662 SATELLITE

CONCRETE

College has openings for instructors who will select learning experiences for assigned students in the clinical areas of hospitals and other health care agencies; supervise students performing nursing care & evaluate their progress. A graduate of an approved school of nursing, a current license in Iowa or a compact state or ability to obtain one, & BSN or enrollment in a bachelor's degree program; three years clinical nursing; Healthcare BLS Certification required. One year geriatric nursing experience as an RN; BLS Instructor certification;and completion of Train the Trainer for Certified Nurse Aid (C N A) instruction preferred. A complete job description can be found at www.indianhills.edu. This is a part time position, approximately 2 days/week and may include some weekend and evening hours. Wage: $36.00/hr Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Send letters of application and resume to Human Resources Indian Hills Community College 525 Grandview Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501 Office: 641-683-5200 Monday thru Thursday Fax:641-683-5184, Email: hr@indianhills.edu AA/EOE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

Maintenance Position.

Looking for Caring Individuals to Join Our Team Apply in Person Heritage Manor Dan 1743 S 8th Ave E 641-792-5680

WANTED PART-TIME driver with class A CDL Contact: Arnie O'Dell@ A-Line Iron & Metals 641-275-0802 WANTED

BABYSITTER WANTED Mon-Fri in your home.

Must be in the Newton Area. Call 641-521-0874 OLD CAR & Truck tires wanted damaged or good.

Will pay $7 per tire. 641792-1607 OLD MILITARY items: German, Japanese, and American, and old Advertising signs.

641-4856591.

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

DOMINO'S PIZZA

WILL HAUL away running or non-running riding mowers, push mowers, snow blowers and garden tillers.

Call 792-2416

HIRING FULL TIME Drivers to haul the US Mail out of Des Moines, IA with a $500 SIGN ON BONUS! Pay is $19.24/hr plus $4.98 HWP. Yearly average is $52,000-$58,000 plus benefits. Excellent Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K, paid vacation, paid personal days, and paid holidays.

If interested,please apply online at www.alanritchey.com EOE M/W/Vet/Disability OAKLAND ACRES HIRING FULL-TIME & parttime bartenders/servers.

MISCELLANEOUS

is now hiring delivery drivers!

Average $8-12/hr.

Looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and personable. Days, evenings, and weekends needed. Apply in person, or by sending your resume to:

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SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for a month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser and online!

PERSONAL ASSISTANT needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed good with organization. Willing to pay $300 per week interested person should contact: aadrain101@aol.com ANTIQUES SELL fast and easy when you advertise in the Classified Ads.

Newton Health Care Center

is looking for caring, energetic and compassionate individuals to become a member of our team.

$60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 301.

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CNA

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HELP WANTED

Line-Cooks Experience helpful but not necessary.

Will train the right candidate.

Apply in person to management

Newton Health Care Center

is looking for caring, energetic and compassionate individuals to become a member of our team. The qualified candidates must provide the best quality care for our residents. Long term care experience is helpful but not required.

RN/LPN 3rd shift Full-Time

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Please apply in person or online

1425 W. 19th St. S., Newton • I-80 exit 164

Imgcares.com E.O.E.

Multi-talented Assistant Manager needed for convenient store, fast food, campground combination business. $36,000 annual salary plus attendance bonus.

The Newton Clinic is now accepting applications for a full time laboratory position. This position entails the collection of blood/urine and includes machine processing. Previous medical experience is desired but not required. The Newton Clinic offers a generous benefit package that includes semi-annual cash incentives, paid sick time, paid vacation, holidays, etc. Interested applicants should submit a resume, including salary requirements to: Mark Thayer 300 N. 4th Ave. E Ste#200 Newton, IA 50208 or by email to: mark@newtonclinic.com

Send resume to: Kellogg RV Park PO Box 310 Kellogg, IA 50135

Newton Health Care Center 200 S. 8th Ave E. Newton, IA 50208

RENTALS

1 BEDROOM upstairs apartment. Off-street parking. No pets.

Water paid. $375/month plus deposit/references.

Partially furnished.

641-275-0096

NOW HIRING Director of Nursing *RN's and LPN's* Looking for caring individuals to join our team Apply in Person Heritage Manor Dan 1743 S 8th Ave E 641-792-5680

WANTED: Artificial tree in a basket. Reasonable.

Would ladies that called me about a week ago please call back. Lost your number. 641-792-7969.

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NOW HIRING

WANTED TO hire someone to remove a freezer from basement. Call before 5 p.m. 641-792-7712.

The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

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FOR RENT; one bedroom house, non smoker and no pets. $500 month plus Deposit. Phone 641-792-6741 MIDTOWN APARTMENTS Conveniently located on the Square in Newton Iowa. We have furnished and unfurnished apartments with all utilities paid. 1st and 13th months free with signed lease.

On-site management and security, 24 hr. laundry, and convenient parking.

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14 FT. Alumna Craft Boat, Shore Lander trailer, Minkota 30 electric motor, 4 hp Mercury depth finder, Bowmount anchovy running lights. All for $1200.

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15 LARGE Round Bales with wrap, premium grass hay, baled 7-10-14, never rained on, indoors. $100/bale. 515-802-9448.

2 WWE tickets, section 4 (behind announce table) asking $40 each. Below regular price 641-840-0092 2012 HARLEY Davidson Switchback, 103 cubic inches, very low miles, extremely good condition.

Too many extras to list here. 641-521-7627.

3 CEMETERY plots in Union Cemetery in Newton. $500 each. Deed 1901. 435-590-5801.

ANTIQUE SPOOL Cabinet, oak, original knobs, $300. Antique vanity, top white marble 36” x 22”, under mount sink & matching back splash 36” x 13” $100. 515-674-4171.

BED LINER & tail gate cover for Ford Ranger pickup short box, or other small pickups, good condition. Call 259-2550 AUTOMOTIVE

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for One Month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online!! $60 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

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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.

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

COUNTRY KITTENS, free to good homes. All black.

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

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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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AUTOMOTIVE

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

DUCKS & Geese for sale.

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ELECTRIC NEUTON MOWER $25. Dog House (IGLOO) medium size $20.

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FARM FRESH Free Range Eggs. $2 doz. Will deliver Saturday in Newton. 515661-3774.

FOR SALE: Craft room cupboard unit, 2 upper & 2 lower cupboards, a work surface and a high intensity light, $45/OBO. Woman's Leather Motorcycle Jacket -size 10-like new. $65. 20' Extension Ladder $50/OBO 641-275-5411 HOME GROWN tomatoes, all sizes, dollar per pound, will deliver, will be ready soon. 641-521-3576 QUALITY SOFA, steal, gold color fabric, like new, rarely used $395. High back recliner chair, fabric with pattern, mostly tannish golden $125. Solid brass table lamp $50. 641-7927940.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 AUTOMOTIVE

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

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 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

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

2007 Rockwood Premier fold down camper. In excellent condition, non smokers, air condition, thermostatted heater, 3 burner stove, hot-cold water 2.5 cu. ft. refrigerator, power lift 5” heated coil mattresses, outside grill, awning, power converter and tip out dinette, king & queen beds, will sleep 8. $6500. 641-792-8186.

The United Way of Jasper County is seeking a full time Executive Director. Specific responsibilities include: program development, coordination, and management; budget and fiscal management; strategic planning; conduct fundraising and donor relationship building initiatives; coordinate the grant funding process for community programs; participation and leadership in community building initiatives; volunteer coordination; public relations, marketing; and carrying out board policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, management, communications, public relation skills, and technological (computer, website, social media) experience.

They should also be highly motivated, energetic, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be a team player. Minimum 3-5 years experience in fundraising, project management, non-profit management or a position of similar responsibility and complexity.

College degree preferred. Competitive salary based on experience. Job description is available at www.unitedwayofjaspercounty.org.

Email cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to: unitedwayjc@gmail.com Application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on 8/15/14. Interviews are planned for the week of 8/18/14.

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Lynnville-Sully Community School District Job Opening Substitutes Needed

The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks substitute custodians, classroom associates, teachers and bus drivers for the upcoming school year. The school district is willing to pay for costs associated with obtaining a school bus license. For more information, call Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, at 641-594-4445 extension 103.

Send application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

Applications may be picked up in the high school office or downloaded from the school district web site: www.lshawks.org. Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com.

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Local Agriculture

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Agriculture Briefs

Applications now open for the aspiring farmers

Ty Rushing/Daily News Ethan Machin, left, his younger sister, Ella, right and their friend, Laura Townsend, gather around Ella’s new calf Moose at the Iowa State Fair last Thursday. The calf was born on Wednesday and Ethan exhibited its mother for show at the fair.

Lucky shirt gives local boy edge at state fair

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer DES MOINES — When he was a boy, Ed Machin showed animals at the Iowa State Fair while wearing a red T-Shirt that read “IOW-Shire,” the name of his family farm, and “Newton, Iowa” on the back to represent his hometown.

One of his aunts held onto that shirt and now his 11-yearold son, Ethan, wears it is as his lucky shirt when he shows at the state fair.

“I wore it last year, but we cleaned it,” Ethan said.

Ethan said his late grandmother had stored it in his aunt’s old closet at the family home, which has surprisingly left the more than 20-year-old shirt in

pristine condition.

At this year’s fair, Ethan brought three cows to show and one of his heifer’s gave birth the day before he was scheduled to show last Thursday.

“We have been expecting it for a month of two now,” Ethan said.

His younger sister, Ella, has already laid claim to the new calf and named it Moose.

Lucky shirt or no lucky shirt, Ethan said it’s a difficult process to get to the state fair, but it’s rewarding.

“It takes a lot of work but it’s really fun. It doesn’t matter what you show, it’s all fun,” Ethan said.

Ethan also offers some advice for those who aren’t coming to show but are curious about an

animal. He said not to be afraid to ask the exhibitor if you can pet the animal. Ethan said he’s encountered shy guests at the county fair, where he shows a number of other animals including sheep, chicken and rabbits.

While he loves his other animals, his focus at the Iowa State Fair has been on his cattle. This method, and his lucky shirt, seemed to pay off for him as he was rewarded with ninth place in the ayrshire senior yearling class.

He’s hoping for a return trip in 2015, and a chance to earn even more accolades.

“Plans are that I will be here next year,” Ethan said.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 792-3121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

Ty Rushing/Daily News After nearly a decade of working with sheep, Whitney Figland seems to have a pretty good grasp on how to handle the animals. College will be the next beast she attempts to change when she starts at Iowa State University in the fall.

Monroe girl not ‘sheepish’ about her future

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer DES MOINES — Whitney Figland became interested in showing sheep after watching her older brother do it, and its become something she loves.

The Monroe native is a 2014 graduate of PCM High School, and

she first started showing while in the fifth grade. In her nine years of showing, she has been to the Iowa State Fair a number of times and considers becoming a Reserve Grand Champion for Commercial Ewe her biggest achievement there.

Figland has some pretty high aspirations

for herself this year as well.

“I hope to have a class winner, maybe get in the Champion Drive,” Figland said.

Her aspirations aren’t just limited to showing animals, Figland will be a freshman at Iowa State University in the fall and will major in agricultural biochemistry. Unlike

a lot of college students, she already knows what she wants to do after she graduates.

“I hope to work at Pioneer and work with the genetics of plants,” Figland said.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 7923121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

Introducing the

AG Mag Central Iowa

NOW Available!

Central Iowa AG Mag is packed full of local content.

It is mailed to more than 4,000 farmers and agriculture professionals throughout Central Iowa. If you would like to receive a free copy of the magazine, please call 641-792-3121 ext. 301 or Newton pick up your copy at the Newton Daily News office.

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News

AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Savings Incentive Program. The two-year program seeks to help beginning and aspiring farmers achieve success with their farm start-ups by pairing participants with experienced mentors; offering business plan support and the chance to save money and receive matching funds; access to learning opportunities; and connection to a network of supportive farmers.

Up to 25 beginning farmers will be admitted to this fifth round of programming. Those admitted will be part of the Class of 2016, and are selected by a committee of PFI members using a scoring system that rewards a noticeable commitment to developing applicants’ independent farming goals. Selections will be made in early November.

As part of the program, participants will be paired with a mentor, with whom they must meet in-person at least three times in the first year.

To be eligible, applicants must either be farming on their own now and have farmed for five or fewer years, or have some experience working for a farm business. This includes, but is not limited to: internships, apprenticeships, working as an hourly or salaried employee or working on the family farm.

Applicants must also reside in Iowa or farm in the state (out-of-state residents are eligible, so long as they are farming in Iowa), and be members of Practical Farmers of Iowa.

Applications will be accepted now through Oct. 3.

To access an application online, visit www. practicalfarmers.org, or call the PFI office at (515) 232-5661 to request a copy through the mail.

For questions, contact Sally Worley at (515) 232-5661.

ISA China trade mission explores opportunities ANKENY – Iowa Soybean Association leaders spent the latter half of July in China, strengthening relationships with buyers and exploring new markets to help sell a potential record crop.

A common theme during ISA’s China Trade Mission, July 23 to Aug. 1, was that demand from the world’s largest soybean buyer will continue to increase.

ISA participants included President Brian Kemp, who farms near Sibley; President Elect Tom Oswald, who farms near Cleghorn; CEO Kirk Leeds, Market Development Director Grant Kimberley and several soybean industry officials.

“Every time we go to China, or other countries, we’re meeting with new buyers and solidifying relationships with existing ones,” Kemp said. “It’s important for us to understand their culture and industries. By understanding Chinese buyers better, we can fulfill their needs.”

The ISA delegation received the latest information about soy demand and food policy from Chinese government and agriculture officials. They visited farms, processors and ports. The group traveled to the province of Inner Mongolia for the first time where they learned about the country’s burgeoning dairy industry and future needs for soybeans and soybean products, like bypass soybean meal.

“As far as soybeans, there’s lot of potential,” said Peter Mishek, president of Mishek Inc. & Associates, part of the trade mission staff.

Persistent work by ISA in the area of market development has increased profitability of soybean production in the state — the reason why the organization was formed 50 years ago. Agriculture and related businesses account for about one-quarter of Iowa’s $152.4 billion gross domestic product.

In mid-July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected national soybean production at a record 3.8 billion bushels, up 165 million from last year. U.S. soybean exports during the 2014/15 marketing year are projected at 1.675 billion bushels, a slight increase from the current year. About half will likely go to China.

Chinese soybean imports are expected to reach a record 68 million metric tons by the end of the current marketing year. Prominent Chinese government and agribusiness officials predict imports could reach 75 million metric tons next year and 80 to 85 million in five years.

“The reason for growth is our large population (1.3 billion) and we use more (soybean) oil than any other country. As the living standard has increased, we eat more meat. (Soybean) meal is used for livestock,” Lui Ren, director general of the foreign affair department for China’s State Association of Grain, said.

Kimberley said the blistering pace of Chinese soybean imports is slowing somewhat compared to recent years, but the nation’s economy remains strong and is growing.

“There will still be significant growth in soybean, feed and meat demand in China for at least another decade, if not more,” Kimberley said.

To learn more about ISA, go to www.iasoybeans.com.