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said. “If everything went as planned we’d be done but it doesn’t always go that way.”

Interest in the apartments has been high and Seiberling said they are just beginning the process of interviewing potential tenants.

“I have a feeling this thing is going to fill up instantly,” Seiberling said.

The city began work with Miller-Valentine in 2014 after getting feedback from a community housing survey that local residents expressed a need for more affordable housing options for independent seniors.

As much as the Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission was looking forward to putting on a powerful retreat event next month, it seems things simply didn’t happen fast enough to have it come together.

At Wednesday’s monthly meeting, the commission decided to indefinitely postpone a veterans retreat that was planned for the weekend of Sept. 25-26. With the event slightly more than one month away, and little activity having taken place of late — including not receiving a contract from the Military Resilience Project, a collaborating nonprofit — it would have been tough to pull everything together quickly.

“Without a contract, what exactly are we getting, and what if they bill us for $3,000 instead of $2,000?” asked commissioner Sue Springer.

In other action, commission chair Marta Ford announced she is going to relinquish that position, having been chair for the past seven to eight years.

Since commissioner Randy Wagner has already served as chair, and Springer and fellow first-year commissioner Brian Sims have only been to four meetings, John Billingsley was chosen as the new chair.

Billingsley was elected in absentia, as the attorney couldn’t get away from court business in time to be at Wednesday’s meeting. The vote was taken with the stipulation that Billingsley be willing to accept being chair, and when he arrived shortly after the meeting ended, he didn’t decline to accept his role.

The board voted to send all five

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News About a dozen volunteers worked on the landscaping at the new Newton Place Apartments in anticipation of the building’s opening in October.

NHDC helps with landscaping at Newton Place Apartments Oct. 1 date projected for opening of the facility

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News In preparation for the opening of the recently constructed Newton Place Apartments, Newton Housing Development Corporation volunteers began work on the landscaping around the building Wednesday.

The apartments, 222 N. Fourth Ave. W., have 53 units and are designed exclusively for adults 62 and older.

“We, of course, helped initiate this project, and as a part of that, we’re required to do a certain number of volunteer hours so we opted to do landscaping and clean up,” NHDC President Jennifer Cook said. “We waited until this stage of the building and came out here. It has been a beautiful day to do it.”

The group of volunteers planted flowers, bushes and decorative grass and also spread mulch along the base of the building and in flow-

er beds throughout the back of the facility. When work is complete on the front of the building, they will finish up the rest of the landscaping with a similar look.

Miller-Valentine Supervisor Scott Seiberling said a tentative date of Oct. 1 is set for opening the apartment complex. An original date of June 30 was planned for the completion of the construction, but delays caused the date to be pushed back.

“When we started digging and getting this thing to grade we found footings from about six different buildings. It took us about two months to get it all cleaned up,” Seiberling

Standing Hampton ready to rock Thunder Nites

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News For the third year running, Standing Hampton will rock the stage at Thunder Nites starting at 6 p.m. Friday.

As Iowa’s premier 70s/80s, power pop, classic rock cover band, Standing Hampton has been hard at work adding new material and performing classic rock that others “can’t handle.”

“We love performing outdoors in the summer and Thunder Nites is a perfect example of a great downtown celebration that brings people together for great

food, fun and entertainment,” keyboard player Doug Dixon said. “We love biker events, and as we say, ‘it’s the audience that makes the show.’ Newton draws a very responsive and appreciative crowd that we love to perform for.”

Through performing this year, the group said it has developed as entertainers and while creating memorable onstage moments have discovered new strengths.

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Submitted Photo With new material and songs other bands “can’t handle,” Standing Hampton will hit the Thunder Nites stage for the third year in a row at 6 p.m. Friday.

Newton firefighters fill the boot for local MDA families Newton Daily News Members of Newton Local 1457 along with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will kick off the fire fighters’ annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help save and improve the lives of people

fighting muscle disease in the Newton area. Muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other related life-threatening diseases take away people’s ability to walk, move, smile, talk and even breathe.

Members of the Newton

Local 1457 will be filling the boot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday at First Avenue and West Fourth Street. Last year, Newton firefighters raised $2,360 during their first year collecting for MDA and are hoping to surpass that total this year. When you see fire-

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“Firefighters in the Newton area do more for MDA and the families we serve than any other group, dedicating countless hours of their time participating in Fill the Boot.

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“For more than six decades firefighters have stood on the front lines for MDA, striving to make a difference in the lives of those affected by muscle disease,” Jillian Harper,

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Fitness Courses Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Classes are free for members; $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays — 1 to 2 p.m.

This class is geared toward those with arthritis and other joint or muscle problems. Exercises are done in the water to help alleviate pain and increase movement.

Body Pump Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:15 to 6:15 a.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays — 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Body Pump is for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast.

Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout.

Silver Sneakers Tuesday and Thursday — 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

File Photo Use a variety of food categories when packing a healthy lunch. Add vegetables to lean proteins such as turkey or salmon to make sandwhices.

Packing a healthy lunch

By Emily Ring Newton Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian One challenge we face today is making healthy choices for our meals, and lunch is definitely included in that. As busy individuals, we are faced with shortened lunch times and fewer opportunities to eat at home during lunch breaks.

Quick and easy meals do not have to come from a drive-thru window; packing a healthy lunch can be as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. What makes up a healthy lunch? You want to make sure it has balance and variety. Using the MyPlate way can make balancing your lunch easy. Try to include as many food groups (fruits, vegetables, starches, protein and dairy) as you can.

Sandwiches or wraps are an easy way to start a healthy meal.

Try using more whole-grain options and add lean protein like canned tuna or salmon, eggs or lean meats. Looking for more ways to add veggies? Top your sandwich with different vegetables like sliced cucumber, bell peppers and mixed greens.

Leftovers from dinner the

night before can serve as a great lunch the next day by repurposing some or all of the ingredients.

If you had grilled chicken, you can easily make it into a chicken salad sandwich by adding plain Greek yogurt, sliced grapes and celery. Leftover steak works great to add to mixed greens for a quick and healthy salad.

Fruits and vegetables are easy side options to add on to any leftovers. Add a small dinner roll or container of yogurt and you have a quick, tasty and balanced meal.

It’s easy to run out of ideas and fall back into the restaurant rut. Try to purchase produce more often to keep it from spoiling and to keep your taste buds excited. Different grain choices, like leftover quinoa or rice, or adding different toppings to sandwiches and salads can keep food boredom at bay.

Try this excellent recipe for crunchy granola wedges to fit in a good source of fiber and keep you feeling full throughout your afternoon. These are a perfect option to make ahead of time and pack into your lunch the next day.

Crunchy Granola Wedges 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup wheat flakes 1 cup sunflower seeds or nuts 1/2 cup honey 1 cup dried cranberries Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 400°F. 1. Spread oats, wheat flakes and seeds (or nuts) on a baking sheet.

Bake until fragrant and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.

2. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Cook 1/2 cup honey in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, without stirring, until large foamy bubbles form, and it starts to darken at the edges, 2 to 4 minutes. (The bubbles will start out small and increase to about 3/4 inch when the honey’s done.)

3. Immediately pour the toasted oat mixture into the honey, add cranberries and salt and stir until completely coated. Quickly press the granola into the prepared pie pan using a heat-resistant spatula coated with cooking spray.

Let cool for 30 minutes. Cut into wedges and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays — 7 to 8 a.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Yoga focuses on internal strength, postural integration and radiant health. This class is for all skill levels.

Water Aerobics Monday through Friday — 6 to 7 a.m. and 9 to 10 a.m.

Water exercises are considered the safest form of exercise because the body is supported by the water and the water resistance provides maximum benefits without pain or sore, stiff muscles. The class is designed for everyone, regardless of fitness level.

PiYo Beach Body Mondays and Wednesdays — 6:05 to 6:50 p.m.

PiYo is a creative and unique athletic blend of Pilates, Yoga, and more. The moves fit perfectly together to form chore­ography that is both fun and challenging. This class is for all skill levels.

For a good cause

Submitted Photo Newton YMCA members collected and donated a suburban-size car load of food to the Newton Salvation Army food pantry for local families in need last week.

How to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease American Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people across the globe. In the United States alone, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates one in eight older men and women has the disease, which is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country.

Research into the disease is ongoing, and it’s already yielded valuable information that may help reduce the prevalence of this devastating disease in the years to come.

The following are a few healthy habits that may help men and women reduce their risk for Alzheimer’s.

Exercise regularly — A study conducted by Scottish researchers and published in the journal Neurology in 2012 touted exercise as the most

effective way for adults to protect their brains from Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers examined roughly 700 70-year-old participants, all of whom were born in 1936, who were asked to report their levels of physical activity. Each participant then received an MRI at age 73. Those tests revealed that the participants who were more physically active showed less brain shrinkage and fewer white matter lesions, both of which are indicators of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation reports that physical exercise reduces a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 50 percent and can even slow further deterioration in those who have already begun to develop the cognitive problems.

Eat healthy — What you put into

your body may also reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The brain operates at its best when it is fueled with a healthy diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein. A heart-healthy diet is also brain-healthy, and researchers have found a potential link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Stimulate yourself mentally — Mental stimulation can help the brain stay sharp, and men and women who find ways to stay mentally stimulated can reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Embrace activities that require communication and interaction with others, and find time for additional tasks that can stimulate your brain like reading, trying your hand at mentally stimulating puzzles such as crosswords or Sudoku, and other ac-

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tivities that emphasize organization.

Remain socially active — Staying socially active into older adulthood is important for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that research has indicated the brain functions better when men and women are not isolated from others. Memory and cognition are stronger when people remain socially active and engaged in their society, so retirees should look for ways to revive their social lives as a means to protecting their brains from the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease remains an enigma in many ways. But ongoing research continues to show that men and women can take measures to actively prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and improve their quality of life as a result.

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Local & State News Landscape Continued from Page 1A The city endorsed the partnership with Miller-Valentine and provided incentives to the project, such as a $150,000 infrastructure grant and 10 years of partial property tax rebates.

Miller-Valentine was also approved for state tax credits for Newton Place Apartments.

The apartments are two bedroom, one bath units with many amenities for its residents such as kitchens with breakfast bars and islands, energy efficient appliances, large closets and step in showers.

Newton Place Apartments will also be equipped with a fitness center, media room, business center and a community room with kitchen and seating as well as 24-hour maintenance service.

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

Veterans Continued from Page 1A commissioners to the Iowa Association of County Commissioners and Veterans Services Officers “Fall School” in October in Des Moines.

Veterans Affairs staff member Keith Thorpe and volunteer Kurt Jackson were also approved to attend a limited amount of the training.

Thorpe praised the efforts of Jackson. He said some quick thinking, patience and knowledge of veterans issues allowed a veteran to get treatment at the VA hospital in Des Moines instead of going to jail.

Thorpe thanked Jasper

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State fair kicks off Iowa Student Loan giveaway Newton Daily News WEST DES MOINES — Students and families visiting the Iowa State Fair will be able to obtain information about two Iowa Student Loan programs which help provide funding for college.

In its second year, the Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway will provide even more individuals with a chance to boost their high school students’ college savings plan.

Kicking off opening day of the fair, Thursday, Save Now, Save Later offers parents and legal guardians of students in grade nine, 10, 11 or 12 a chance to win a $1,500 College Savings Iowa ac-

County Sheriff John Halferty for his role in resolving that incident.

Wednesday’s meeting took place without Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Chris Chartier, who is on family medical leave until late August. Chartier, who was arrested for a second-offense OWI in May, wasn’t at the board’s regular July meeting, but participated by conference call in a July 22 meeting about the Military Resilience Project retreat.

Thorpe, who has taken over many of Chartier’s day-to-day duties, also discussed office hours. At its July meeting, the commission agreed to increase his office hours from 20 to 24.

count deposit, while learning key financial planning tips for college, and how they can help their future college student in the process. Thirty individual awards will be given out during the program’s second year, increased from 20 awards in 2014.

The program will fund 30 seniors each with a $2,000 scholarship. This is an increase of 10 winners and $500 per scholarship over previous years. New in 2015, high schools where the 30 winning students attend will each receive a $500 boost to their financial literacy programs.

To learn more about either program, visit www.

IowaStudentLoan.org and click “Scholarships and Programs.”

He is in the office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays.

Other items that came up at Wednesday’s meeting included a $10,000 annual state grant that cannot be spent on direct benefits for veterans, a brief discussion about how to handle transportation of veterans who have extreme hygiene issues, and a decision to purchase a new voice recorder that can easily be operated by anyone.

The commission is set to meet again at 3 p.m. Sept. 9 in the county annex building.

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

Hampton Continued from Page 1A parties, and generally dodging the rain — haven’t been rained out yet,” Dixon said.

“We’ve added new material and our current lineup has really solidified as a unit. We’re tighter, more entertaining and it’s been very gratifying developing SH 2.0.”

The group consists of husband and wife duo Tony and Nancy Benson (guitar and vocals), Dixon (keyboard), Tommy Walker (lead guitar), Anthony Cravero (bass guitar) and Joey Russell (vocals). The multi-talented group moves back and forth on instruments and vocals, allowing them to cover a wider variety of material.

“We’ve got six people to handle parts and our vocals and harmonies are second to none. We have three lead singers and everyone sings harmonies. We’ve picked ma-

terial that particularly showcase those,” Dixon said.

Entering their 15th year, Standing Hampton has opened for several national acts including Rick Springfield, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Night Ranger and Little River Band. They have performed at town celebrations, county fairs, RAGBRAI and the Iowa State Fair as well as corporate and private events in Iowa and the surrounding states.

Following Thunder Nites, they will be performing on the final night of the Iowa State Fair in the Bud Tent and at Blank Park Zoo on Aug. 26.

“We’re living the dream performing music for our fans and looking to expand our production (sound and lights and video) this fall/winter to come back with a blockbuster show next season,” Dixon said.

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

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commissioners Randy Wagner, left, and Brian Sims look over notes Wednesday afternoon. The commission voted to indefinitely postpone a planned September retreat because no contract had been received from the organization that is setting up the event.

Firefighters: NFD, MDA rally behind 60-year tradition Continued from Page 1A “We’re grateful for the support of Newton Local 1457 who have made a profound impact on our families’ health, well-being and quality of life, and we’re excited to make this year’s Newton Fill the Boot campaign even better yet.”

Funds raised through

2015 Newton Fill the Boot events build on decades of research progress, helping push science to its limits in the search for treatments and cures.

Dollars raised also help support MDA’s life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art support groups and clinics, including the MDA Clinic at the University

of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. They also make MDA summer camp possible so kids with muscle disease can enjoy “the best week of the year” at Camp Courageous in Monticello and nearly 80 other locations nationwide.

As the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s largest national sponsor, the

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IAFF fuels MDA’s mission to find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases. In addition to Fill the Boot events, contributions from charity baseball games and other local events hosted/sponsored by the IAFF help support MDA’s efforts to raise awareness and provide professional and

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public education about neuromuscular diseases.

IAFF support for MDA began in 1954 when the organization committed by proclamation to support MDA until a cure is found, and the organization’s unwavering commitment to MDA has remained strong to this day. The IAFF raised

$100,000 for MDA in 1955, and $1 million in 1970, and fire fighters continue to raise the bar in their fundraising efforts. In 2013, more than 100,000 firefighters participated in Fill the Boot events across the country and raised $26.2 million. To date the IAFF has raised $558 million for MDA.

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Our last thank you goes out to Father Reynolds and Deacon Dan for providing a special service to honor our husband, father and grandfather.

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The trek to country school

By Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer

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One of my first memories of the Iowa State Fair begins on the operation table in a small medical clinic at Southridge Mall. It sounds like a bleak way to remember one of Iowa’s great events, but I promise this gets better.

My dad and I were out shopping for suspenders to look more era-appropriate.

Two weeks prior, I was selected by my kindergarten teacher at Stowe Elementary School to represent 5-yearolds statewide at the fair’s county school reenactment.

It’s similar to a civil war reenactment but minus the cannons, Calvary charges and add arithmetic and poetry.

I was ready to experience how the rural community once practiced education.

I had the flannel shirt, the

denim and the little newsboy hat, but my attire lacked the accessory to keep my britches up. My 5-year-old self took this responsibility very seriously. So dad and I went to the mall to get the last necessary item. After nearly two hours walking from one end of the mall to the other — you’d be surprised how difficult it was to find suspenders to fit a 5-year-old in 1991 — my legs were tired. Dad, determined to find the item and keep me comfortable and quiet, put me up on his shoulders.

I’ve never been an athletic person, and that day I proved it at a young age. I lost my grip and fell from my dad’s 6-foot 2-inch frame, the back of my head the first part of my body to greet the floor.

Dad was pretty shaken, as there was quite a lot of blood.

He scooped me up and ran me over to the medical clinic based at the mall. Twenty sutures later, I was ready for country school.

The country school at the Iowa State Fairgrounds was originally North Lincoln School, built southeast of Indianola. The history of the country school on the ISF website details the progression of the building’s move to the Fairgrounds in 1969 by one the school’s graduates.

Educational programs are still held in the school during the fair, and it was renovated in 2009 with authentic-era furnishing, a wood stove and desks fixed to the floors.

Although I had a few stitches, I enjoyed every minute

of the experience. The oneroom school house became my home eight hours per day for the week of the fair. Spectators came by and watched the K-5 students read from our grade-level books, write on the chalkboards and sit in the corner with the dunce cap.

The instructor drilled us on basic math problems and we learned about the importance of the county school system to rural and small town families.

As the ISF begins today, I’ll go back to the old country school building as I do every year to reflect on that week 25 years ago. I was a little banged up, but it was an experience which adds to my love of the state fair.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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Letter to the Editor

Iran sanctions need further review Alex Sokolow Santa Monica, Calif.

The world will be a more dangerous place, unless we write to our elected officials as follows:

If the sanctions on Iran will keep Iran from getting nuclear weapons, and from funneling more money to terrorists, then we should keep the sanctions in place.

If, however, we need a deal in order to keep Iran from getting

such weapons, we must make such deal as effective as possible: We must make the lifting of sanctions contingent upon unlimited access to possible nuclear weapons sites — and this should be in effect for more than 10 years.

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Hard Knocks U In the 1960s, I attended the University of North Texas. It was a public school blessed with good teachers and an educational culture focused on enabling us students to become socially useful citizens. And it was affordable — with closeto-free tuition Hightower and a part-time job, I could get a good education, gain experience in everything from work to civic activism, graduate in four years, and obtain a debt-free start in life.

My classmates and I assumed that’s what college was supposed to be. It still ought to be, but for most students today, it’s not

even close.

Indeed, a $1.3 trillion mountain of debt is weighing down students at all types of U.S. colleges, endangering our entire economy. That’s more than people owe on credit cards or auto loans — and it’ll soon surpass the subprime mortgage debt that crashed the economy in 2008.

Private, for-profit, corporate colleges are the biggest creators of this looming danger. To say there are lots of horror stories about them is like saying there are lots of ouchies in a bramble patch. With brand names like University of Phoenix, ITT Tech, Corinthian, Kaplan, and Strayer, they suck up some $32 billion a year in federal student loan money.

These schools overcharge students so drastically that their

graduates are stuck with nearly $40,000 in debt. They deliver such poor education that graduates can’t get jobs with highenough wages to repay the loans.

David Halperin, author of Stealing America’s Future, calls this predatory educational industry “an immoral enterprise.”

Our nation’s whole approach to ever-higher-priced, higher-education is wrong-headed.

We know that college and advanced-skill degrees today are as essential to both individual and national well-being as high school diplomas used to be. It’s time to redirect and reinvest in America’s future by making higher education free.

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At 60 mph, “Quilts on Barns, How Exotic, The Effect Can Be, Quite Hypnotic” is a blur on the little signs beside Highway 92, east of We s t chester. By Curt Swarm The 92 Guest Columnist skidoo.

I have never been a fast reader, but my mind sees things my eyes don’t. It’s what makes me a writer.

Washington County is known for its barn quilts.

My friend, Ken Starek, from Ackley, the guy who hand paints the envelopes of letters and cards he sends to people, loves to come to Washington County to photograph barns. Then he paints them, and titles the pictures after the name of the quilt pattern. I now have two Ken Starek, hand painted envelopes, framed and displayed. The barns may crumble, Ken’s work lives on.

I have yet to see a quilt pattern on a barn that is like the quilt my mother made for me more than 40 years ago. I don’t know what the pattern is called, maybe, “Cathedral Window Diamonds?” Unlike barn quilts, that for the sake of size, is usually just one large pattern, my mother’s quilt is made up of countless diamonds sewn together, like stars in the sky.

She made these diamond quilts for each one of us kids (originally eight children), then each one of the grandkids. And there are a pack of them.

Unlike the handmade quilts, my mother made these quilts on her sewing machine. She made each one of the patterns, then sewed the patterns together. She wore out three

sewing machines. Dad worried about her. “She’s working herself to death on these quilts, night and day.”

Maybe he was right.

Mom died in her sleep after all were done.

She could finally rest.

She made these quilts from perma-press sheet material, and they are quite heavy, having an almost smothering effect, like her arms wrapped around us. She would ask each one of us kids what our favorite colors were, and what size of bed we had. My favorite color is blue, and my bed was and still is a queen size. She would then solicit a donation to cover the cost of thread and material. I remember writing a check for $42.

She was adamant that her quilts were meant to be used, not stored away in a closet. She pointed out that, because they were made from sheet material, they could be washed and dried in the washing machine and dryer. I have found this to be true. With Buddy sleeping on my bed now, the quilt does get dirty more often and needs washing on a regular basis.

After 40 years of use, Mom’s quilt is starting to show some wear, from all the washings, I suppose, and a little bit of Buddy’s chewing. I don’t want to think about having to remove the quilt and storing it away. I may have to have Ken Starek do one of his paintings. Memorialize the quilt forever.

I’m pretty sure Mom had a plan in all this.

She knew that every time we made the bed, or handled the quilt, we would think of her.

She was right.

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com.

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JCCA includes an extra performance to upcoming season Newton Daily News The Jasper County Concert Association has announced a bonus concert has been added to the 2015-16 lineup.

Rossini’s version of the classic-fairy tale “Cinderella” performed by the Des Moines Metric Opera is a comedic romp. A wise magician takes the place of the fairy godmother and the girl’s father rants

and raves instead of a wicked stepmother, but the nasty stepsisters, the Prince Charming and a glass slipper prove, beyond all question, this is the fairy tale we know and love. And when it’s combined with hilarious characters and situations and set to some of Rossini’s finest music, it becomes comic opera at its best. The show will be at 7 p.m. March 12.

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JCCA Adult and Family Season Ticket prices each increase $5 after Sept 1. Also call on questions on individual JCCA guest tickets at $20 per seat. All JCCA concerts are held at the Newton Community High School, Center for Performance.

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State Fair replaces Trainor show with her opening acts DES MOINES — The opening acts for singer Meghan Trainor’s now-canceled grandstand performance at the Iowa State Fair will be the main act for a free show, organizers said Wednesday. Charlie Puth, with special guest Life of Dillon, will perform the night of Aug. 22 instead of Trainor, who announced she couldn’t complete her tour due to a vocal cord problem that requires surgery.

JCCA, you can see five live shows this season in Newton — as well as four live shows in Indianola — all for one low cost. You can see additional live shows in Marshalltown for a one time additional $10. To be eligible for the Marshalltown shows, season tickets must be purchase

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For more information, call Nina Robson at 641-792-3401 or

Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune Jasper County Fair Queen Jaci Reeves of Newton, waves to the crowd in downtown Des Moines’ East Village with the rest of the Iowa State Fair queen candidates Wednesday during the fair’s annual kickoff parade. The ISF queen coronation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 15 on the Bill Riley Stage.

out paying for them. The items totaled $159.58. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Jeff A. Dean, 29, of Newton, is charged with public intoxication after authorities were called to the 300 block of East 13th Street North at 12:50 a.m.

Monday. Officers were called about a fight and found Dean, who then ran around the corner to a back porch. Officers said he was carrying a beer can and dropped it when he got on the porch. He smelled strongly of alcohol and had poor balance.

He admitted to having a half bottle of whiskey. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• David R. Neasham, 50, of Newton, is charged with public intoxication after authorities were called to 308 E. 13th St. N. at 12:54 a.m. Monday. Officers were called about a fight and found Neasham walking from 310 E. 13th St. N. to 308 E. 13th St. N. He had bloodshot, watery eyes and smelled of alcohol. He said he had been drink-

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Thursday at the Garden Room at Park Centre in Newton. Items under discussion include the upcoming caucuses, fundraising and other fall events, campaign updates and filling Central Committee vacancies. All Democrats are welcome.

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

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• Thunder Nites Motorcycle Rally will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at on the downtown square in Newton.

• Live Music will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Rock Creek State Park, 5627 Rock Creek E. St. in Kellogg. Featured band will be Heart of Worship Band, located next to the boat dock and concession stand.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Peer Support for those living with mental illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Beauty for Ashes will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Celebrate Recovery women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 219 N. Second Ave. W., in Newton.

• August 2015 NAMI of Jasper County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Skiff Medical Center in the south board room, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. Discussion will include the upcoming NAMI Walks, possible Mental Health First Aid classes and future events of NAMI of Jasper County. There will be time to talk about personal matters.

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• Eric E. Trout, 50, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft after authorities were called to Newton 66 at 12:49 a.m. July 21. Employees said they noticed their donation jar for the Christian Record Services was missing. After reviewing video footage, they recognized Trout taking it. It held a unknown amount of change. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Dustin E. Pherigo, 30, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft after authorities were called to Walmart at 11:50 p.m. Saturday. Officers spoke with an employee who said she saw a person, identified as Pherigo, conceal a power inverter, speaker and adjustable knife in a tool box and left with-

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• Gene A. Hennick, 25, of Ackley, is charged with driving while barred after authorities pulled him over at the intersection of South 12th Avenue West and Highway 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Harley N. McDaniel, 23, of Newton, is charged with domestic abuse assault after authorities were called to the 1400 block of North 11th Avenue East at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday. Officers arrived and separated the two involved.

The victim alleged McDaniel had hit her in the back of the head several times. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Nicholas H. Klingensmith, 48, of Newton, is charged with driving while license denied after authorities pulled him over at the intersection of East 25th Street South and South Fifth Avenue East at 3:20 a.m.

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Forward thinking can help parents deal with cancer DEAR ABBY: I’m writing in response to “Not Talking About the Future” (March 24), whose wife has breast cancer, was told she has only a few years to live, and feels sad when her kids talk about their futures. My dad was diagnosed with stage four multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in 2006. He was told that even the most aggressive treatment would buy him only two or three more years. Well, he’s now working on year nine.

While I must admit that it’s been hard at times for me to stay positive about his prognosis, I try not to let it show. Instead, every chance I get, I talk about the future with him — holiday plans, plans for my wedding next year, projects around his house, etc. It helps to take his mind off the pain and nastiness of his treatments and gets him thinking about positive things.

Forward thinking has been great medicine for Dad. “Not Talking” and his wife don’t really know how much more time she actually has, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to think positively. — LOOKING AHEAD IN GLENDALE, ARIZ. DEAR LOOKING: Thank you for your upbeat message. Read on for a sampling of what other readers had to say about that letter: DEAR ABBY: “Not Talking” asked if he should shield his sick wife from discussions involving the future. One thing my mom, who died last year, did for the future was to take a video of herself visiting with her grand-nephews so they would have it to look at when they are older. She also bought — or gave us — things for our future adopted child, to give to him or her later on. She crafted notebooks for us to hand out at her memorial service, so everyone would have something to cherish from her.

“Not Talking’s” wife may want to consider doing some of these things. I send her, and everyone else dealing with cancer, a prayer of peace. — PROUD DAUGHTER, VANCOUVER, WASH. DEAR ABBY: I was 13 when my

father found out he had cancer. I didn’t know what it was, and no one in my family sat me down and told me he was going to die. He passed away at a hospital out of town, and I wasn’t there when it happened. When I was told, I was heartbroken.

Now, as an adult, I am crushed that I wasn’t able to have the conversations with him I needed — about his boyhood, grandparents, his time in the Navy, my dreams, and just spending precious time with him. I would suggest that “Not Talking” and his wife tell their teens about her prognosis of three to four years. They deserve to know.

They should have the opportunity to discuss what’s going on in their lives and allow their mom to reflect on her own life, and her hopes and dreams for her kids. — MISSING MY DAD IN INDIANA DEAR ABBY: Being a teenager is challenging, but having a dying parent can make it excruciating. No matter how mature the teens appear, they are not ready to deal with what is coming.

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GRAFTON — The sale of a small fortune in coins has paid for improvements at a public library in northern Iowa.

A coin collection valued at more than $100,000 was inherited by the Grafton Public Library. The collection was donated by Lorraine Moore, who had inherited it from her father. Librarian Nancy Walk says the sale proceeds paid for better lighting, new shelves, furniture, carpeting and other flooring and the installation of a stacked-stone fireplace.

Two dead after RV strikes SUV in Warren County INDIANOLA — Two people have died, including a 9-year-old boy, after an RV carrying a trailer struck an SUV in Warren County. Nine-year-old Eric M. Fuller and 72-year-old Karla K. Handy, who were passengers in the SUV, died Wednesday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the collision happened at the intersection of Highway 69 and Highway G76.

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City police officer has said he “happily obliged” a motorist who asked to take a selfie with him after the man acknowledged that he’d smoked marijuana before driving.

Twenty-year-old Gilbert Phelps of Iowa City was arrested last week after being pulled over for speeding. The officer wrote in a police complaint that, after taking Phelps in for alcohol and marijuana intoxication tests, Phelps “requested to take a Snapchat selfie with me, to which I happily obliged.”

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WATERLOO — A 22-year-old Iowa man has been accused of sending sexually graphic images to a 14-year-old girl that authorities say he met online.

The Cedar Falls Police Department said Wednesday that Michael Verlyn Bohle was arrested Friday. He faces one count of dissemination of obscene material to a minor. Authorities say Bohle met the girl on social media through a mutual friend and Bohle knew the girl was 14 years old.

Committee recommends finalists for next UI president IOWA CITY — The committee searching for the next University of Iowa president has recommended a slate of finalists to the Iowa Board of Regents.

Committee chair and interim school president Jean Robillard said Wednesday the names of recommended finalists will remain confidential for now. He said the candidates have to still be convinced to come to campus for final interviews.

—The Associated Press

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AP Photo In this Aug. 12, 2014 file photo, then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the political soapbox at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. For those who would be president, a visit to the Iowa State Fair may be the purest distillation of the campaign experience in the state that starts the voting in the race for the White House. The 10-day event starts Thursday and most of the 2016 hopefuls will pass through.

Fair time in Iowa: A chance to heckle would-be presidents The Associated Press DES MOINES — Sampling the pork chop on a stick. Snapping a selfie with the butter cow. Taking questions about foreign policy from hecklers.

For those who would be president, a visit to the Iowa State Fair may be the purest distillation of the campaign experience in the state that starts the voting in the race for the White House.

The 11-day event starts Thursday, and most of the 2016 hopefuls will pass through, pausing to chomp on deep-fried snack foods, visit with locals out for a day of fun and spend some time on the political soapbox to talk with voters.

If all goes well, the fair provides an opportunity for a candidate to have candid interaction with voters and shows off a side of him or her not often seen on TV. People fondly remember Barack Obama’s ride on the bumper cars with his family in 2007.

But in the increasingly stage-managed world of presidential politics, awkward moments and ill-timed soundbites can flow from this unscripted setting.

“It’s an important thing for candidates to do,” said Tom Henderson, chairman of the Democratic Party in Iowa’s Polk County. “The pitfall is that in prior

years, the real news story has been hecklers, which leads to quotes the candidates have to answer for.”

Consider the case of Mitt Romney, who during the last campaign said atop The Des Moines Register’s soapbox: “Corporations are people, my friend.”

The comment dogged Romney, the former private equity executive, for the rest of his campaign.

This year, more than a dozen candidates for president are scheduled take their turn on the soapbox, among them Republicans Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and Marco Rubio. Democrats Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley will, too.

Will Hillary Rodham Clinton? She’s coming to the fair, but hasn’t yet said if she’ll take a turn on the box.

Iowa is already a place where even the most cautious-minded and carefully managed political candidate can have unexpected, intimate and sometimes just plain weird moments with the public.

At campaign stops in recent months, Bush held hands and prayed with a flower-laden man in a top hat, Walker embraced a sobbing homeless military veteran and Clinton graciously accepted garlic pills from a supporter concerned for her health.

The fair only am-

plifies the Iowa experience. Will Rogers, GOP chairman of Polk County, called it “the Iowa culture crammed into 10 days.”

For Republicans, the cancellation of the traditional Iowa Straw Poll makes the fair an even more important destination. The poll had been a mainstay of the GOP presidential primary since 1979, raising money for the state party and culling the field of candidates.

It was a weak predictor of candidate success in Iowa’s caucuses, however, and some major candidates skipped it. The Iowa GOP decided in June to drop the poll.

“Not all candidates are going to appear natural and comfortable at a state fair. There is an element here of being able to interact with an average person on a hot August day,” said Jeff Kaufmann, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa.

A cheerleader for all things Iowa, Republican Gov. Terry Branstad waxed poetic about the benefit of a good fair appearance, remembering his trip to the event last year with Joni Ernst, then a state senator, now a U.S. senator.

“I can tell you, she really connected,” Branstad said. “People were coming up to Joni and hugging her. I think that was a precursor to what happened in the election.”

DES MOINES — A top state official says Iowa is providing better mental health care after an overhaul of the system, though critics question the recent closure of two state-run mental health institutes.

Department of Human Services Director Chuck Palmer told an advisory board Wednesday that Iowa’s mental health system was serving more people and providing more modern care. The effort to remake the system began in 2011 and was implemented last year.

“The governor likes to say that Iowans don’t like change but they like progress. Hopefully we’re doing progress,” Palmer said.

Public and private services are now coordinated on a regional level, instead of by county. A tracking system

“The governor likes to say that Iowans don’t like change but they like progress. Hopefully we’re doing progress.”

— Chuck Palmer Iowa Department of Human Services Director

has been developed to better understand the availability of psychiatric care beds. Palmer said there are about 700 such beds in the state in public and private facilities and he is assessing if there is a need for more.

Gov. Terry Branstad has been criticized for halting funding this year for two Iowa mental health institutes — in Clarinda and Mount Pleasant. Two other state institutes remain open.

A third former Clarinda patient had died recently after be-

ing moved to a private nursing home.

In a statement, Democratic Sen. Joe Bolkcom, of Iowa City, criticized the administration’s efforts, saying the closures have “made the system even more fragile and is resulting in premature deaths of some of our most vulnerable Iowans.”

Palmer offered his condolences to the families of those who had died. But he also stressed that state workers had strived to find good treatment options for people exiting the shuttered centers.

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Zach Johnson seeks back-to-back majors SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Zach Johnson is looking for his second straight major victory at the PGA Championship.

The British Open champion still might have the least intriguing story line in his opening-round threesome when the tournament begins Thursday at Whistling Straits.

He might not even be the biggest draw among players named Johnson.

Fans will surely flock around the first tee to watch Rory McIlroy, the world’s No. 1 player, return from an ankle injury. Joining McIlroy and Johnson will be Jordan Spieth, who won the Masters and U.S. Open. Spieth is about as big a name as there is these days in the game.

Bring on the crowds.

“I embrace that. To me, the more the merrier,” Johnson said Tuesday.

What Johnson is trying to accomplish this week is rare.

Winning the final two majors of the year has been done six times dating to the start of the Masters in 1934, and four times in the last 15 years.

McIlroy accomplished the feat last season.

“To me, it’s just a great opportunity, that’s all,” John-

File Photo Iowa native Zach Johnson is coming off his 2015 British Open victory and has his sights set on a second straight major win as the PGA Championship opens Thursday.

son said. “I’m excited about Thursday and Friday. I get to play with two good friends.”

It’s a threesome comprised of the winners of the last five majors.

Yet Dustin Johnson is getting more attention than Zach.

The PGA Championship is at Whistling Straits for the first time since 2010, when Dustin Johnson drew a twoshot penalty on the final hole after grounding his 4-iron in

New twist: Stars mixing it up in NFL training camp fights

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer NFL training camps are in full swing.

There’s never a shortage of desperation, heat or testosterone this time of year, and that leads to plenty of fisticuffs, on and off the field.

Usually, high-profile players manage to Smith stay above the fray.

This summer, a few have made headlines, including Cam Newton, Dez Bryant and Geno Smith.

Newton disregarded his protective red jersey and went after a cornerback during practice.

Bryant did his best Floyd Mayweather impersonation after getting tangled up with a defensive back. While both escaped injuries in those skirmishes, Smith will miss 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw after getting punched by a now ex-teammate in the locker room.

The danger with these routine fights is losing a player to an unnecessary injury, which is why it is news when a star is involved.

Bills coach Rex Ryan has two simple pieces of advice for his players — first, don’t hit a guy with a helmet on; second, don’t hit a guy with his helmet off.

“So in other words, don’t fight,” Ryan said after starting receiver Robert Woods and cornerback Stephon Gilmore came to blows. “You know, that’s what I’d prefer. Sometimes I know it gets heated, every now and then it’s just like a little thing and you just let it go.”

the sand to the right of the fairway, not aware he was in a bunker. He had a one-shot lead at the time.

Johnson missed a 7-foot par putt to slip into a playoff — until the penalty dropped him into fifth.

Zach Johnson was asked about that, too, on Tuesday.

They had neighboring lockers.

“I consoled him the best I could. What do you say? He was upset, clearly, as he should

be. But his attitude was actually pretty good,” he said.

The leader in driving distance, Dustin Johnson has had at least a share of the lead in four rounds at the majors this year. His game makes him a contender at Whistling Straits.

But Zach Johnson is proof that it’s not just about length off the tee.

“I think ultimately it comes down to driving it well, getting it in play and Zach John-

son has showed that at the British,” said Steve Stricker, from Wisconsin. “That was a bombers’ course, and he drove it well and putted well.”

Zach Johnson is 160th in driving distance, but fourth in driving accuracy at 72 percent. When asked, Johnson said driving distance wasn’t that important.

“No, I don’t care about it, because I know my limitations and I know — basically I know my driving capacities, if you will,” Johnson said.

He can draw additional confidence this week from finishing in a tie for third in the 2010 PGA at Whistling Straits at 10 under. He’s having fun, like when he posted a picture on Twitter of him pretending to bite into an ear of sweet corn that was wedged into the silver claret jug he won at the British Open.

Johnson also won the 2007 Masters, though he said he’s more comfortable this time around coming off his second major victory.

“The shock and awe of Augusta was pretty intense and I would say this year it’s more just extreme awe. The shock isn’t quite as significant,” Johnson said. “Like anything, you get a taste for one or two and you still want more.”

Air It Out: PCM’s Gilman returns

NFL Preseason Games All Times CDT Thursday New Orleans at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m.

Green Bay at New England, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Washington at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Dallas at San Diego, 9 p.m.

Friday Carolina at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Tennessee at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Seattle, 9 p.m.

St. Louis at Oakland, 9 p.m.

Saturday Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

San Francisco at Houston, 7 p.m.

Kansas City at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Sunday Indianapolis at Philadelphia, noon

The problem is some don’t let it go.

It makes it easier to hang onto those grudges with no rules governing fights in training camp.

No NFL-imposed fines, no suspensions.

“You go against the same bodies, run the same plays,” said Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen. “We know what the defense is going to run, they know what (the offense) is going to run. It’s frustrating. It’s hot. You’ve been out there every single day. You get fatigued. Your emotions run hot. It’s just normal.”

Most training camp “fights” end almost as soon as they begin with teammates stepping into break things up.

Of course, there are exceptions.

The Washington Redskins and Houston Texans went all in this week, engaging in a bench-clearing brawl after which coaches abandoned joint practice plans.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said skirmishes have always been a part of training camp — and he doesn’t necessarily see that changing.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe quarterback Logan Gilman goes through a few drills during Wednesday night’s practice in Monroe. Gilman returns for his senior year after throwing for 2,518 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior. The Mustangs hope to improve on a 4-6 record that included a fourth-place district finish and first-round playoff exit.

St. Louis tags Pittsburgh with 4-2 loss ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina tripled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning when right fielder Gregory Polanco missed an attempted shoe-top catch and Michael Wacha got his 14th win to tie for the major league high as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night.

The anticipated marquee pitching matchup between Wacha (14-4) and Gerrit Cole (146) didn’t live up to expectations, as both were gone by the seventh inning. Seattle’s Felix Hernandez also has 14 wins.

St. Louis gave up an easy run, too, when center fielder Randal Grichuk badly misplayed an attempted diving catch on Andrew McCutchen’s RBI triple that tied it at 2 in the fifth. Grichuk landed early and bounced as the

ball rolled past him to the wall.

Kevin Siegrist worked two perfect innings and Trevor Rosenthal finished for his 35th save in 37 chances.

The Cardinals lead the second-place Pirates by seven games. St. Louis improved to a season-best 33 games above .500 at 73-40.

McCutchen hit his 18th homer and Polanco had three hits for the second straight game for the Pirates, who are 0-5 in St. Louis and 5-2 against the Cardinals at home. The first four losses at Busch Stadium were all by one run.

Wacha scattered nine hits and three walks in six innings, allowing two runs. Pittsburgh left the bases loaded in the fourth and stranded two in the fifth and sixth.

Cole gave up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings. A throwing error by second baseman Neil Walker on a potential double-play ball by Jason Heyward in the third handcuffed first baseman Pedro Alvarez on a short hop and led to the Cardinals’ first two runs.

Cubs win in 10 innings CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night for the Cubs’ sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.

Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).

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Iowa State signs Simeon Carter AMES (AP) — Iowa State has signed prep forward Simeon Carter for next season.

Carter, a 6-foot-8 forward from West Charlotte, North Carolina, was considered a top recruit who had previously committed to SMU. Carter averaged 14.5 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks a game for West Charlotte High last season, earning all-state honors.

Carter might not see the floor much next season, as Iowa State will lean on senior frontcourt players Georges Niang, Jameel McKay and Abdel Nader.

But Carter’s signing is crucial for new coach Steve Prohm, whose roster beyond

2015-16 remains in flux.

Cyclones to play three times on Big Monday AMES — The Iowa State men’s basketball team will be featured in three games on ESPN’s Big Monday.

The Big Monday schedule was released We d n e s d a y by the Big 12 Conference.

Iowa State’s Big Monday slate features home games on back-to-back weeks, with the Cyclones hosting Oklahoma and Kansas on January 18 and 25 at Hilton Coliseum.

The Cyclones also will play at

West Virginia on Feb. 22.

The three games this season gives ISU nine Big Monday appearances since 2013-14.

The Cyclones are 3-3 in the last two seasons.

The Jan. 18 contest against Oklahoma will be a rematch of last season’s rally from 21down in the second half that resulted in a seven-point Cyclone win. The Cyclones also defeated Kansas at home and West Virginia on the road in 2014-15.

Iowa State’s entire 2015-16 Big 12 schedule will be announced at a later date.

Judge puts NFL on hot seat as he belittles ‘Deflategate’ NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge put the NFL on the defensive over its fourgame suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on We d n e s d a y, demanding to know what evidence directly links Brady to Brady deflating footballs and belittling the drama of the controversy.

“What is the direct evidence that implicates Mr. Brady?” Judge Richard M. Berman repeatedly asked NFL lawyer Daniel L. Nash at the first hearing in the civil case in Manhattan federal court as Brady and Commissioner Roger Goodell looked on.

Nash responded there was “considerable evidence Mr. Brady clearly knew about this,” including records of text messages and phone calls between the quarterback and one of two Patriots employees implicated in the scandal known as “Deflategate.”

But he also said there was no “smoking gun” showing Brady had direct knowledge that the balls were underinflated for the first half of the Patriots’ 45-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game Jan. 18.

Brady and Goodell didn’t speak during the hearing, except to introduce themselves to Berman.

Brady, his head lowered, looked dour as lawyers spoke for about 1 hour, 20 minutes.

Immediately afterward, Brady smiled slightly as he

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“That’s the nature of it, you try to create competitive situations on your team and sometimes you have these guys competing to win and these kinds of things happen,” Garrett said.

But star players like Newton and Bryant don’t have anything to prove.

Competing, though, is part of what makes them who they are.

It wasn’t the smartest idea for Newton, who just signed a $103 million contract, to chase down cornerback Josh Norman and tackle him after Norman stiff-armed him during an interception return.

But Newton said he do it over again.

He views himself as a football player, not

signed sketches for two court artists. Berman then met individually with each side for more settlement discussions in private.

The talks continued more than four hours until about 5 p.m. Afterward, a smiling Brady left the courthouse.

Several people shouted “cheater, cheater!”

Berman could be seen briefly speaking with Goodell inside the courthouse before the commissioner left to a waiting sports utility vehicle about 10 minutes after Brady.

Goodell smiled as dozens of photo and video journalists did their work. Neither of them spoke and there was no immediate word on the status of talks.

Two weeks ago, the NFL asked Berman to declare that its punishment of Brady was properly carried out.

The players’ union countersued, asking him to nullify the suspension. The judge has signaled from the start that he wants the parties to reach a swift settlement.

On Wednesday, Berman called it “ironic or not” that Brady’s statistics were better in the second half of the AFC championship game, after the balls were re-inflated.

“You might say (Brady) got no better advantage from the under-inflation,” the judge said.

At one point, the judge also seemed to try to defuse the controversy, saying: “This Deflategate. I’m not sure where the ‘gate’ comes from.”

When the union got its chance to argue, the judge asked attorney Jeffrey L. Kessler why one of the Patriots employees would deflate balls without Brady’s knowledge.

just a franchise quarterback, who is “all about getting the respect of my guys.”

Many c a m p fights are the result of trash talk.

Newton did it.

So did Bryant and his sparring partner, cornerback Tyler Patmon. They had been jawing at each other for several plays before exchanging closed-fist blows.

“He wasn’t going to back down, I wasn’t going to back down,” Bryant said.

“At the end of the day, we shook hands. We hugged. We respect one another.”

Chiefs wide receiver Jason Avant doesn’t think camp fights are necessarily a bad thing.

“Guys

Kessler said the union does not believe the balls were deflated but, if they were, the employee did it on his own because he “thought it would be good for his quarterback.”

The judge also questioned why Brady destroyed his cellphone in the midst of the inquiry — a move that the league argues was further proof of his deception. Kessler claimed that the quarterback got rid of the phone on the advice of his agent to protect his privacy but had otherwise cooperated with the inquiry.

However, in hindsight, “You’re right, it could have been done a different way,” the lawyer said of the phone.

Both sides are scheduled to return to court next week.

In an email after everyone left court, Kessler said: “Sorry, not commenting.”

Lawyers for the NFL did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Goodell suspended Brady after concluding he “knew about, approved of, consented to, and provided inducements and rewards” to support a scheme in which a Patriots employee deflated balls on game day. Brady insists he knew nothing about it.

In a July 28 decision upholding the suspension, Goodell heavily criticized Brady for having an aide destroy a cellphone containing nearly 10,000 text messages from a four-month stretch including the AFC championship game.

He accused him of obstructing the NFL probe about a controversy that represented “conduct detrimental to the integrity of, and public confidence in, the game of professional football.”

want to make the team and somet i m e s tempers flare,” Avant s a i d .

“But you need it, because no one is going to pay your rent if you get cut from the team.”

An overabundance of testosterone can also be an issue off the field.

That seems to be the situation involving Smith. Jets coach Todd Bowles said what happened was not football related and “something very childish.”

But Smith isn’t the first player to take a cheap shot to the head.

In 2003, Raiders linebacker Bill Romanowski ripped off tight end Marcus Williams’ helmet and

punched him in the face, shattering his eye socket and ending his NFL career.

Five years later, Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith punched a helmetless Ken Lucas in the face twice while the cornerback was kneeling on the sideline between plays.

Lucas needed surgery to repair a broken nose; Smith was sent home from camp early and suspended by the team for two games without pay.

Still, Olsen said more often than not it’s all forgotten by the next day.

“In the inner circles of football locker rooms, on-field fights are really not that big of a deal,” Olsen said.

“They’re inevitable.

Once they’re broken up, everyone goes their separate ways and it’s over.”

Just not when franchise players are involved, or get injured.

Seattle’s Iwakuma tosses no-hitter against Orioles SEATTLE (AP) — Hisashi Iwakuma became the second Japanese-born pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

The right-hander struck out seven and walked three in the fourth no-hitter this season and first by an American League pitcher in nearly three years. Hideo Nomo threw big league two no-nos after starting his career in his home country of Japan.

“I was aware of it obviously, but I felt it real deep in my heart in the ninth inning,” Iwakuma said through a translator. “Just focusing on one hitter at a time and I’m glad I got it done.”

Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels — prior to his trade to Texas — Washington’s Max Scherzer and San Francisco’s Chris Heston all tossed no-hitters this season.

Third baseman Kyle Seager made a nifty, twisting over-the-shoulder catch in foul territory to start the ninth, but the 34-year-old Iwakuma needed little help in completing his first career complete game and the Mariners’ fifth no-hitter.

Teammate Felix Hernandez’s perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 15, 2012, was the last time an AL pitcher did not allow a hit in a game.

With Mariners fans on their feet and cheering, Iwakuma got Gerardo Parra to line out softly to center fielder Austin Jackson for

the first no-hitter against Baltimore since Boston’s Clay Buchholz did it in 2007. Baltimore has been no-hit seven times.

After his 116th pitch settled in Jackson’s glove, Iwakuma was mobbed by his teammates. Hernandez was wearing a fuzzy bear hat that was handed out as a promotion earlier in the season to honor Iwakuma.

The only time it appeared the Orioles might get a hit came in the fourth inning.

Manny Machado walked to lead off and Parra chopped a grounder in the hole between first baseman Mark Trumbo and second baseman Robinson Cano. Quickly moving to his left, Cano tracked down the grounder in shallow right field and threw across his body to get Parra at first.

Iwakuma walked Chris Davis with two outs, but he struck out Jimmy Paredes to end the threat.

Iwakuma also walked Jonathan Schoop on a checkswing, full-count pitch to open the eighth inning. But after striking out Ryan Flaherty looking, Iwakuma got Caleb Joseph to ground into a double play.

Iwakuma took the mound for the ninth to a standing ovation from the home crowd taking in the rare weekday matinee.

David Lough fouled out to open the ninth with Seager making his remarkable catch.

Machado grounded out to Seager for the second out and Parra flew out to shallow center field to end it.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 63 52 .548 — New York 61 51 .545 ½ Tampa Bay 58 56 .509 4½ Baltimore 57 56 .504 5 Boston 50 64 .439 12½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 68 45 .602 — Minnesota 57 56 .504 11 Detroit 55 59 .482 13½ Chicago 54 58 .482 13½ Cleveland 53 59 .473 14½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 62 53 .539 — Los Angeles 59 54 .522 2 Texas 55 57 .491 5½ Seattle 54 61 .470 8 Oakland 51 64 .443 11 Monday’s Games Kansas City 4, Detroit 0 Chicago White Sox 8, L.A. Angels 2 Baltimore 3, Seattle 2 Tuesday’s Games Toronto 4, Oakland 2 Tampa Bay 2, Atlanta 0 Miami 5, Boston 4, 10 innings Cleveland 5, N.Y. Yankees 4, 16 innings Kansas City 6, Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 3, L.A. Angels 0 Minnesota 3, Texas 2 Seattle 6, Baltimore 5, 10 innings San Francisco 3, Houston 1 Wednesday’s Games Seattle 3, Baltimore 0 Houston 2, San Francisco 0 Miami 14, Boston 6 Toronto 10, Oakland 3 Tampa Bay 9, Atlanta 6 Cleveland 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Detroit 7, Kansas City 4 Chicago White Sox 3, L.A. Angels 2, 13 innings Minnesota 11, Texas 1 Thursday’s Games Oakland (S.Gray 12-4) at Toronto (Buehrle 12-5), 11:37 a.m.

Texas (Ch.Gonzalez 2-4) at Minnesota (E.Santana 2-3), 12:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 11-2) at Cleveland (Bauer 9-8), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 11-9) at Kansas City (Guthrie 8-7), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Oakland (Chavez 6-11) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 9-7), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 4-4) at Toronto (Price 11-4), 6:07 p.m.

Seattle (Montgomery 4-4) at Boston (J.Kelly 4-6), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Karns 7-5) at Texas (M.Perez 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Undecided) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 10-8), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Simon 10-6) at Houston (Keuchel 13-6), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 4-8) at Kansas City (D.Duffy 5-5), 7:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 62 52 .544 — Washington 58 55 .513 3½ Atlanta 51 63 .447 11 Miami 46 68 .404 16 Philadelphia 46 69 .400 16½ Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 73 40 .646 — Pittsburgh 65 46 .586 7 Chicago 64 48 .571 8½ Cincinnati 50 62 .446 22½ Milwaukee 48 67 .417 26 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 64 50 .561 — San Francisco 60 53 .531 3½ Arizona 56 57 .496 7½ San Diego 54 61 .470 10½ Colorado 47 65 .420 16 Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Colorado 2 Arizona 13, Philadelphia 3 San Diego 2, Cincinnati 1 Washington 8, L.A. Dodgers 3 Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 2, Atlanta 0 Miami 5, Boston 4, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 4, Colorado 0 Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 3 St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 3 Arizona 13, Philadelphia 1 San Diego 11, Cincinnati 6 L.A. Dodgers 5, Washington 0 San Francisco 3, Houston 1 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 7, San Diego 3 Philadelphia 7, Arizona 6 Houston 2, San Francisco 0 Miami 14, Boston 6 Tampa Bay 9, Atlanta 6 N.Y. Mets 3, Colorado 0 Chicago Cubs 3, Milwaukee 2, 10 innings St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 2 L.A. Dodgers 3, Washington 0 Thursday’s Games Colorado (E.Butler 3-9) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 6-6), 11:10 a.m.

Milwaukee (Cravy 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 7-8), 1:20 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Liriano 7-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 9-6), 6:15 p.m.

Cincinnati (Sampson 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Latos 4-8), 9:10 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 6-5) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-8), 9:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-11), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 3-7) at Atlanta (Teheran 7-6), 6:35 p.m.

Philadelphia (Morgan 3-3) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 2-7), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Phelps 4-8) at St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 4-4), 7:15 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 8-9) at Colorado (Flande 2-1), 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 7-7) at L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 7-7), 9:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 11-8) at San Francisco (M.Cain 2-3), 9:15 p.m.

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Services.......................25,078.44 Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler Services.........................5,905.00 Skiff Medical Center Medical..............................821.50 Sliksports LLC Services..............................30.00 Snap-On-Tools Corp Tools..............................1,000.00 Stanley Convergent Security Equipment....................12,850.00 Sundance Apartments-Newton Shelter...............................200.00 Superior Welding Supply Supplies..............................28.60 Thomas, Debra L Reimbursement.....................9.15 Transit Works Services..............................29.39 Ultramax Supplies.........................1,762.00 Unifirst Corporation Services............................323.76 Unity Point Clinic Testing................................37.00 US Cellular Utilities............................1,398.31 VanWaardhuizen, Scott R Reimbursement...................37.00 Verizon Wireless Utilities...............................211.00 Wagner, Randy Mileage................................40.25 Wallace Family Funeral Services............................242.12 Walnut Creek Apartments Shelter...............................200.00 Warren County Auditor Services.........................1,579.00 Weltha, Vance Reimbursement.................180.00 West Publishing Corporation Services............................822.20 Wickman, Ron Mileage..............................127.08 Windstream Utilities............................1,831.02 Grand Total................395,975.45 August 13

Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 July 27, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:35 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Absent: Andrew Elbert Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jason W. Brooks (Newton Daily News), Josh Cantu, Cristy Croson, Stephanie Langstraat, Ann Leonard, Cody Muhs, Jen Norvell, Deborah Rose, Doug Smith, Dave Stoakes, Jack Suttek, and Randy Van (KCOB).

Communications - None Consent Agenda - ACTION #9656 moved, Clark Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda - amended, to remove Item VII (Public Hearing - School Bus Camera System) and Item IXB (Consider Approval of School Bus Camera System Purchase).

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9657 Langstraat Stephanie (contract) - Assistant Principal (BMS) - effective July 30, 2015 Collin Barnes - (contract) - ELA Teacher (BMS) and Newspaper Sponsor (BMS) - effective August 17, 2015 Taryn Fisher - (contract) - ELA Teacher (BMS) - effective August 17, 2015 Jim Long - (contract) - from Volunteer Football Coach (BMS) to Football Coach (BMS) effective beginning of 2015 2016 school year Brian Smith - (contract) Football Coach (BMS) - effective beginning of 2015 - 2016 school year Brian Springer - (contract) Assistant Varsity Track Coach (NHS) - effective beginning of 2015 - 2016 school year Kara Avis (requested reassignment) - from PreSchool Teacher to Kindergarten Teacher (TJ) - effective beginning of 2015 - 2016 school year Sarah Israel - (resignation) - ELA Teacher (BMS) - effective July 22, 2015 Megan McLennan - (resignation) - Kindergarten Teacher (TJ) July 21, 2015 Stephanie Langstraat (resignation) - Assistant Softball Coach - effective end of 2014 2015 school year Padget moved, Clark seconded Certified to approve the Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Classified Personnel - ACTION #9658 Michelle Winther (reassignment) PT Paraprofessional (TJ) to FT Paraprofessional (Behavior Interventionist) (BMS) - effective August 19, 2015 Melanie Gildharry - (resignation) Technology Specialist effective July 21, 2015 Pam Moore - (resignation) Paraprofessional (BE) - effective July 22, 2015 Jennifer Mouchka - (resignation) - Paraprofessional (NHS), 9th Grade Volleyball Coach (NHS), Softball Coach (BMS) - effective July 23, 2015 Shaun Wolfe - (resignation) - PT Secretary (NHS) - effective July 21, 2015 Perrenoud moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Personnel Human Classified Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Open Forum - No one requested to speak during the open forum Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, and community campus, activities were reported.

Learning, Leadership, and Business Bob District Callaghan, Superintendent Consider Statement of Work with Robert Schwarz Planning (RSP) and Associates, LLC ACTION #9659 David Stoakes (RSP) was to answer any available questions board members had on the proposed Statement of Work (RSP 00148) which includes (option), address locator boundary analysis, enrollment analysis, public facilitation (forum options), and maps. Timelines of deliverables were also discussed.

Friedman moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve proceeding with the Statement of Work with RSP as presented.

Benson, Clark, Cook, Ayes: Absent: Friedman, Perrenoud Elbert Abstain: Padget Consider Approval of Food Service Bid for Milk (2015 2016) - ACTION #9660 Cristy Croson, Food Service Supervisor, presented a 2015 2016 Milk Bid Price Comparison with Hiland Dairy as the Clark recommended vendor. moved, Cook seconded to approve Hiland Dairy as the milk vendor for 2015 - 2016.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of Food Service Bid for Bread (2015 2016) - ACTION #9661 Cristy Croson, Food Service Supervisor, presented a 2015 Bread Bid Price 2016 Comparison with Bimbo (Sara Lee) as the recommended vendor.

Perrenoud moved, Friedman seconded to approve Bimbo (Sara Lee) as the bread vendor for 2015 - 2016.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Purchase of Lawn Equipment - ACTION #9662 Jack Suttek, Maintenance Supervisor and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services shared that the maintenance department had an immediate need to replace a riding lawn mower. The purchase had been approved as a part of the fiveyear Capital Improvement Plan.

A 2006 4WD riding lawn mower with 600 hours of service was purchased for $13,000.

Cook moved, Padget seconded to approve the lawn equipment purchase.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of for Concrete Expenditures Work - ACTION #9663 Jack Suttek, Maintenance Supervisor and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services shared that various concrete projects were identified as safety concerns and work bid separately and completed by Jeff Seals.

Funds in the amount of $30,000 had been allocated for this project under the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Clark moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve expenditures for the concrete work.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud

Consider Purchase of Lawn Equipment - ACTION #9662 Jack Suttek, Maintenance Supervisor and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services shared that the maintenance department had an immediate need to replace a riding lawn mower. The purchase had been approved as a part of the fiveyear Capital Improvement Plan.

A 2006 4WD riding lawn mower with 600 hours of service was purchased for $13,000.

Cook moved, Padget seconded to approve the lawn equipment purchase.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of Expenditures for Concrete Work - ACTION #9663 Jack Suttek, Maintenance Supervisor and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services shared that various concrete projects were identified as safety concerns and work bid separately and completed by Jeff Seals.

Funds in the amount of $30,000 had been allocated for this project under the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Clark moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve expenditures for the concrete work.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of District Developed Service Delivery Plan (DDSDP) - ACTION #9664 Tina Ross, Director of Special Programs, shared information regarding the District Developed Service Delivery Plan (DDSDP) and requested board approval to convene a committee.

Cook moved, Clark seconded to approve formation of the committee.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with Central College (2015 - 2016) ACTION #9665 Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented a contract for student teaching between the Newton Community School District and Central College (2015 - 2016).

There is one college student scheduled to teach in our district (Fall 2015). Perrenoud moved, Cook seconded to approve the agreement.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with William Penn University (2015 2020) - ACTION #9666 Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented a contract for student teaching between the Newton Community School District and William Penn University (2015 2020).

Cook moved, Clark seconded to approve the agreement.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Abstain: Clark Consider Approval of 2015 2016 District, Board, and Superintendent Goals ACTION #9667 Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the 2015 - 2016 District, Board, and Superintendent Goals.

These goals will become the focus of professional development, and the board requested a method to measure progress.

Perrenoud moved, Clark seconded to approve the goals as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Consider Approval of the 2015 - 2016 Resolution Naming Depositories - ACTION #9668 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, presented a resolution naming banks to be depositories of Newton Community School District funds.

Cook moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve the depositories as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Statement of Candidacy for AEA Director for District I ACTION #9669 Board President, Sheri Benson, was nominated to have her name put as a candidate on the ballot for the AEA Board of Directors.

Clark moved, Padget seconded Ms. Benson's to approve nomination for candidacy.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Regarding Discussion Potential Use of the KinderCare Building Superintendent Bob Callaghan the former shared that KinderCare building is up for sale, with the Jasper County Community Foundation as owner.

There was some discussion on viable uses of this facility in the future for the Newton Community School District. The board would like the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) to give guidance on this.

Consider Formation of Bond Planning Committee - ACTION #9670 In preparation of the bond presentation (February 2016), the board is to give guidance on the formation of a bond planning committee (18-20 members).

Names can be submitted to Superintendent Bob Callaghan, or Christine Gayle Isaac, Dawson.

Cook moved, Perrenoud seconded to form a bond planning committee.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Absent: Friedman, Perrenoud Elbert Abstain: Padget Business Service Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Approval of Bills - ACTION #9671 Cook Friedman moved, seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Cook, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Elbert Business Services Update Gayle Isaac gave an update on FY 2016 school district tax rates and levies and on the upcoming school board elections. At this (Ann time one candidate Leonard) has submitted her nomination papers, with three seats open.

Deadline for submitting is July 30, 2015.

New Business - Old Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Future meeting dates at Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 include: Regular Board Meeting - (August 10, 2015 - 6:30 PM) Adjourn - ACTION #9672 Cook moved, Friedman seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. Minutes Mailed August 13

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Board Learning Leadership Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 July 27, 2015 - 6:00 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:00 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (arrived 6:18 PM), Donna Cook, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud (arrived 6:07 PM), Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson (arrived 6:25 PM).

Absent: Andrew Elbert Others Present: None Consent Agenda - ACTION #9654 Cook moved, Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Friedman, Padget Absent: Clark, Elbert, Perrenoud Board Learning Leadership: Topic - Special Education - Tina Ross, Director of Special Programs Tina Ross, Director of Special Programs gave a PowerPoint presentation on Special Topics included: Education.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Service Continuum Developed Service District Delivery Plan (DDSDP), Creating Individualized Education an Program (IEP), Funding (General Education & Level 1, 2, 3), K-12 Enrollment Factor Weighted (WEF) Matrix, ECSE Weighted Enrollment Factor Matrix, how services are organized and provided, and a time for questions and answers. Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, assisted in the funding discussion.

Adjourn - ACTION #9655 Padget moved, Cook seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:33 PM. Minutes Mailed August 13

Public Notices July 28, 2015 Tuesday, July 28, 2015 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock & present and Stevenson for; Chairman accounted Carpenter presiding.

Motion by Brock seconded by Stevenson to approve the Sheriff's Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Stevenson seconded

by Brock to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for July 21, 2015.

YEA: STEVENSON, BROCK, CARPENTER Joe Brock provided an update on the Jasper County Care Facility demolition. Utilities reviews will be done in one week. Surveyors will be starting within a week as soon as One-call is complete.

Asbestos checks will be completed.

There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Stevenson seconded

by Brock to adjourn the Tuesday, July 28, 2015 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, STEVENSON, CARPENTER Susan Young, Auditor's Clerk Denny Carpenter, Chairman August 13 PUBLIC HEARING The Jasper County Board of Supervisors will hold Public on proposed Hearings ORDINANCE 62 - The Jasper Policy for the County Construction and Reconstruction of Roadways and Bridges on the Jasper County Secondary Road System Ordinance, on August 18, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. central daylight savings time, August 25, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. central daylight savings time, and September 1, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. central daylight savings time in the Board of Supervisors Office Room 203 of the Jasper County Courthouse, in Newton, Iowa. The general purpose on the proposed Ordinance 62 is to establish the minimums for construction and reconstruction roadways and bridges on the County Secondary Jasper Roadway System. The full text of the proposed new ordinance is on file in the Jasper County Auditor's Office in the Jasper County Courthouse.

The ordinance will go into effect October 1, 2015 after its final approval and passage, publication as provided by law.

This notice is given at the direction of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said government body.

Russell Stutt - Jasper County Engineer August 13 Jasper County Payments 7/28/2015 Ag-Grow Plus Lawn Care Inc Services............................516.00 Alliance Connect LLC Utilities............................2,810.97 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................2,491.78 Anderson Erickson Food..................................582.90 Applegate Mulch Supplies.........................8,646.00 ARC Shelter...............................350.00 Barco Municipal Products Inc Supplies.........................1,552.93 Barney's Inc Services.........................2,312.51 BI Behavioral Interventions Services..............................17.22 Bisom Truck Line Inc Supplies............................128.14 Bjelland, Leslie Reimbursement...................18.35 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................649.96 Blink, Peter Reimbursement...................75.00 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock...............................2,257.57 BTX Iowa Inc Medical................................78.00 Bucklin, Michael Uniforms............................100.00 Bullock, Richard Mileage..............................155.60 CBM Food Service Food...............................3,812.36 CDW Government Inc Maintenance......................640.13 Central Iowa Housing Assn Shelter...............................400.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................397.36 Chandler, Shelly Shelter...............................600.00 City of Baxter Utilities.................................56.31 City of Kellogg Utilities.................................37.75 City of Lynnville Utilities.................................33.60 City of Newton Landfill Trash.....................................5.72 Communication Innovators, Inc Services.........................2,139.00 Courtyard Apartments, The Shelter...............................200.00 Cross-Dillon Tire Inc Supplies.........................1,331.75 Cumpton, Cecil Mileage................................22.43 Cupples, Roger Mileage..............................224.25 Deegan, John M Mileage................................38.53 Deluxe Business Checks Supplies............................439.63 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies............................175.12 Diamond Vogel Paint Supplies............................116.03 Digity Media, LLC Ad......................................150.00 DMACC Shelter...............................150.00 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................790.60 Ed Roehr Safety Products Supplies............................290.20 Edge, Bev Mileage................................34.50 Electrical Engineering Maintenance......................610.00 Emerson Network Power Services.........................4,700.00 Erickson, Dennis Shelter...............................200.00 Farver True Value Supplies............................237.33 Fastenal Company Supplies............................160.15 FedEx Postage...............................71.95 Food Bank of Iowa Food..................................147.00 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................1,915.18 Freedom Tire Tires...............................2,662.40 Gateway Center Associates Conference........................115.36 GATR Truck Center Supplies............................100.00 Graham Tire DM Commercial Tires...............................1,648.00 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies..............................33.00 Grinnell Implement Store Inc

CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 2015 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tom Clark at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, Kent DeGoey, Steve Thomassen, and Cathi Fouts present.

Guests: None New Business: a. Patrick Edwards was sworn in as mayor to fill the vacancy left

by Kevin Parsons. He will serve the remainder of Parsons' term. b. The discussion on the building permit for Sciarrotta was tabled due to the absence of the Sciarrotta's. c. The city clerk distributed the city election forms to the current council members for the upcoming election in November.

If anyone else is interested in running for a position on the City Council, please contact the city clerk at cityoflambsgrove@aol.com, visit the Secretary of State's web site at http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/citie s.html, or go to the Auditor's office for the forms. Forms must be filed with the Auditor's Office between August 24, 2015 and September 17, 2015. d.

The Council discussed obtaining a city credit card. The city clerk will draft a Credit Card Policy for review and approval at the next meeting.

Consent Agenda: Humke moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve all of the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the July 2, 2015 meeting and July 30, 2015 special meeting; bills, including the additional News Printing Company invoice for the publication of the minutes from the July 30, 2015 special meeting; and reconciliation report for July.

Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$20.03 News Printing Company Publications.......................$73.38 News Printing Company Publications.......................$13.70 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 Iowa One Call Locates..............................$18.00 Iowa League of Cities Conference for Fouts.......$195.00 Snyder & Associates Professional Services......$697.08 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$19.90 Alliant Energy Utilities.............................$399.62 Total August Bills.........$2,566.97 General Fund..................$814.39 Charges for Fee...........$2,409.11 Local Option Sales Tax................ .....................................$1,735.04 Emergency........................$10.67 Road Use Fund............$1,569.61 Debt Service....................$108.40 Total July Revenue.......$6,647.22 General Fund...............$1,648.70 Road Use Fund...............$412.02 Charges for Fee..............$134.00 Local Option Sales Tax.......$0.00 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total July Expenses.....$2,194.72 Staff and commissions reports Mayor: Edwards thanked the Council for allowing him to serve as Mayor to finish out Kevin Parsons' term.

The Council expressed their gratitude to him for stepping up to fill the vacancy.

Streets: Thomassen reported that he is continuing to assess the need in curb repairs.

Sewers: DeGoey reported that Karl Peters plans to start on the work at the end of Walnut on Tuesday, August 11th. There is also cleanup work to be done on Waterbury from a repair done last summer.

Parks: Humke reported that Gordan Brand will be mowing in August.

Tree Steward: Fouts reported that they have a tree scheduled to be removed, but have not received any other calls.

Storm Sewers: Clark reported that he had talked to a resident who was concerned about the condition of an intake by him.

Clark let him know that the City is assessing all areas and working on the worst ones first.

City Clerk: No report Financial: No report Old Business: None Fouts moved and was seconded

by DeGoey to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Next City Council meeting to be held September 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Christina Machin, City Clerk Mayor Patrick Edwards City Clerk Christina Machin August 13 Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 July 27, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:35 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Absent: Andrew Elbert Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jason W. Brooks (Newton Daily News), Josh Cantu, Cristy Croson, Stephanie Langstraat, Ann Leonard, Cody Muhs, Jen Norvell, Deborah Rose, Doug Smith, Dave Stoakes, Jack Suttek, and Randy Van (KCOB).

Communications - None Consent Agenda - ACTION #9656 Friedman moved, Clark seconded to approve the consent agenda - amended, to remove Item VII (Public Hearing - School

Newton Community School Board of Education Board Learning Leadership Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 July 27, 2015 - 6:00 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:00 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark (arrived 6:18 PM), Donna Cook, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud (arrived 6:07 PM), Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson (arrived 6:25 PM).

Absent: Andrew Elbert Others Present: None Consent Agenda - ACTION #9654 Cook moved, Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cook, Friedman, Padget Absent: Clark, Elbert, Perrenoud Board Learning Leadership: Topic - Special Education - Tina

Notice of public information meeting Proposed improvement of Iowa 330 in Jasper County to be discussed in Baxter on Aug. 24, 2015 All interested persons are invited to attend a public information meeting between 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 24, 2015, at the Baxter Community School's Commons, 202 E. State St., in Baxter. The purpose of the public information meeting is to discuss the proposed improvement of Iowa 330 between U.S. 65 and Jasper County Road F-17, as well as to update and gather feedback from the public regarding the project and the intent to acquire property for the proposed improvements.

The public information meeting will be an open forum. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting to express their views about the proposed improvements. Iowa DOT staff members will be present with plans, displays, and related information to discuss the project informally between 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Oral and written statements will be accepted at the public information meeting. Written statements and related exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements made at the meeting, will be accepted at the meeting or may be submitted to the Office of Location and Environment, Iowa DOT, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 or via the public website at meetings www.iowadot.gov/pim.

For General Information Please Contact: Tony Gustafson, P.E., Assistant District Engineer Iowa DOT District 1 1020 S. Fourth Street Ames, IA 50010 Telephone: 515-239-1635 or 800899-0623 tony.gustafson@dot.iowa.gov Notice to property owners When the Iowa DOT is proposing to acquire property for a public improvement project it is required to give notice of a public information meeting to all owners and contract purchasers of record of agricultural land which may be subject to condemnation.

Proposed improvements: The Iowa DOT will consider approving the project described above.

Private property may be purchase or acquired by condemnation: If the Iowa DOT approves the project described above, the Iowa DOT will be required to acquire property for the proposed improvement(s).

The Iowa DOT will attempt to purchase the required property by good faith negotiations; however, it may condemn those properties it is unable to purchase through eminent domain. The proposed location of the public improvement(s) described above is shown on preliminary plans for the project.

Preliminary plans are available from the Office of Location and Environment, Iowa DOT, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010.

Process to decide to fund the design, select the route or site or acquire or location, condemn property interests: To acquire the necessary properties and property interests required for the project, the Iowa DOT is required to approve the project location. The Iowa DOT will hold a public information meeting, and present the proposed improvement(s) and potential impact(s) as a result of the improvement(s). Persons, whose property may be affected by the project, as well as the general public, may comment on the project at the public information meeting. Based in part on the information received at the meeting, the Iowa DOT will select project location and the determine whether to fund the design and to site-specific authorize by purchase or condemnation the acquisition of right of way for the project.

Iowa DOT contact: General Project information is available from the Iowa DOT contact listed above (Tony Gustafson).

This notice is given by authority of the Iowa DOT and is not an offer to buy land nor is it an offer to provide relocation assistance.

Affected property owners are not required to move from their residences or relocate their businesses at this time. Eligibility for relocation benefits will not occur until after an offer to purchase has been made to individual property owners.

More information will be posted as it becomes available at the DOT's website: Iowa www.iowadot.gov/pim.

Federal and state laws prohibit and/or public employment accommodation discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran's status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission at 800457-4416 or Iowa Department of affirmative Transportation's action officer.

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with the

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DOMINO'S PIZZA

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

(641)792-6939 EHO

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

641-792-4000.

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

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

Please Call 515-205-1415

SERVICES SELL FAST

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

ELECTRONICS

1 & 2 bdrm units Priced $490-$620 Pet Friendly (some restrictions) W/D Hookups Central Air Dishwasher Private covered Patio or Balcony with storage Laundry Facility onsite

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

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

515-669-8608.

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

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

(2) 1936 siloutte 5”x7” pictures form Newton Mfg $25 – pair. 641-792-8017 ARCHIE COMIC books, 1971-1974; not complete years; includes Betty & Vernoica, Jughead, Archie's Joke Book, Archie, Archie at Riverdale High & many others; Tom & Jerry, Blondie, Pebbles & Baam Baam comic books; 33+ comic books total; $75 all or priced individually. 641-831-9567 MAD MAGAZINES; years include 1972-1994; not complete years; 100 magazines in all; $100 for all or $5 to $10 each; need to see. 641-831-9567 MANITOU II “Necky”, Tandem (21/2 person) kayak, Blue $575. 641-521-5977.

TROY BUILT snowblower, 24” electric start, like new, only used once. $400. 641840-0908.

Southwest

MASSIVE MOVING SALE! AUGUST 15th Collectibles, tools, canning supplies, cookware, office furniture, framed prints, home decor, Christmas décor, men's clothes, lighting, rugs and soft goods, books, lamps, chairs, vintage beauty shop fixtures, antiques, stereo equipment, desks, side tables. Name your own price!

Everything will go.

1012 S. 14th Ave W.

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

PETS

FREE COUNTRY kittens 8 weeks old and ready to go.

Located south of Colfax.

515-494-8381.

RENTALS

Supervisor of Technology Newton Community School District Please Note: This posting will remain open until filled and will result in a quick turnaround.

The Newton Community School District is looking for a detail oriented and organized individual to fill a Supervisor of Technology position for the 2015-2016 school year. The Supervisor of Technology is responsible for overseeing the technology operations of the District and the execution of technology advancement including identification, implementation, preventative maintenance, and repair. Applicants should apply for Job # 16859 through www.teachiowa.gov.

We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

Full/Part-Time CNA Full-Time LPN Part-Time Care Attendant Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation!

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to: Brenda Colvin, Administrator Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 E-mail bcolvin@elimcare.org www.elimcare.org Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. *Drug Free Workplace

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

Short on Cash?

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

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

Only 5 days a Week NO Weekends NO Holidays NO Collections Great Exercise

Call today for details

NEWTON

DAILY NEWS 641-792-5320

Human Resource Assistant

JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for a Human Resource Assistant to work Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Hours can be negotiable)

Subscription Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Responsibilities include: • Assist in HR with creating labels, making file folders, assembling new hire packets, coordinating training materials, assist with pre-employment assessments and maintain applicant tracking • Maintain personnel files, prepare correspondence, forms and reports, process reports and documents, prepare and update source documentation needed for new hires.

• Assist employees with proper forms and paperwork necessary for employment • Interact with and supply basic employment information to employees, department heads, and job applicants.

Duties include: selling print and digital subscriptions to the Newton Daily News, renewing existing subscriptions, selling and marketing our publications at community events and retail outlets, working with the circulation and marketing departments to develop and implement sales strategies.

Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED • Minimum of one to three years’ related experience • Intermediate skills in MS Office products • Proven experience providing excellent customer service • Bilingual skills preferred • Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with continually shifting priorities

The Newton Daily News has an exciting part-time opportunity for a talented and energetic person to join our subscription sales team.

The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude, friendly presence, basic computer and typing skills, strong telephone skills, be an excellent communicator, be able to work in a fast paced environment and possess a solid work ethic.

You must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Please send resume to:

Dan Goetz, Publisher 200 1st Ave E, P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA 50208 or email to: dgoetz@newtondailynews.com EOE • Skilled Iowa Employer

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Competitive wages, increasing with experience • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and feel you have the necessary qualifications to become part of the JELD-WEN Window Division team, please apply via resume to DianaD@jeld-wen.com.

In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required.

JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell 911 Industrial Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 EOE

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AUTOMOTIVE

MENS SHORTS and dress pants 38 waist on shorts, 38/30 on dress pants, most like new brand name $5. per pair. 792-4584.

1999 LINCOLN town car, Cardier, loaded, sunroof, 100k miles, $3,900 OBO. 515-360-5060

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

POWER WHEELS Caterpillar 12 volt truck, plastic kids picnic table, small plastic basketball hoop, small wood desk, plate hangers that hold 4 plates, new cordless phone in box, Nike Shark football cleats size 6 1/2, 2 boxes of Malibu outdoor electric landscape lighting system never used, Epson all-in-one printer-never opened box Call or text 515-494-8381.

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

New batteries and new charger. Call if interested 641-791-4603 XBOX 360 Games - Several Call of Duty & Battlefield $15/each. Grand Theft Auto V $25. 515-313-7803.

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

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

2013 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Glide Trike, low miles, many extras. Asking $28,500 OBO. 515-5376796 1990 FORD Pickup, extended cab, automatic, 5.8 engine, power steering, power brakes, air, 88k miles, Arizona truck, no rust. $3,995 OBO 515-3605060

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

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

Trailer hitch included. $24,000. 641-792-9652 2005 MONTANA Mountaineer 5th wheel 36ft camper. Used very little. $12,000. 641-792-9652

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

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

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EOE

Inbound Customer Care Specialists Needed in Newton, IA

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

Call Center Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm & Saturday, 7:30am-4pm

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

We Offer: • Starting pay $12.00/hr with earning potential of 30K + (includes salary + monthly bonus) No caps!

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

• Fast pace, fun and rewarding atmosphere Apply at www.WindstreamTalent.com

Customer Care Specialist requisition #15003548

For questions please call 641-787-2150

2005 JOHN Deere Lawn Mower, 18 horse V twin motor, only 270 hours. 54” deck. $2,000 OBO 515-321-2963 1995 CORVETTE. 64K miles. Excellent condition. $8,000. 641-792-9652.

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

McLane is Growing & looking for the *BEST DRIVERS* in the area to *GROW WITH US!*

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

Asking $7,800. 641-990-9369

1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

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

14,400+ one owner miles.

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

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

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

*All loads dispatch and return to Des Moines, IA Loads are 16-24 hours long EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED Assistant Store Manager

*$7,500 Sign-On-Bonus**GUARANTEED PAY& $60k FIRST YEAR!!!* *Medical Benefits on DAY 1!**Profit Sharing*401k + match* *Eligible CDL Applicants:* * 21 Years of Age * HS Diploma *50k Miles, Clean Driving Record *Please email MN.HR@mclaneco.com or call Hollie 507664-3038 Now!

Building material knowledge and previous retail sales required.

Grinnell & Oskaloosa locations Send resume to: roger@malcomlumber.com

OPEN HOUSE

830 E. 18th Street N. Saturday, August 15th 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Ready to move in very nice ranch style home, 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, vaulted ceilings in kitchen and living room. Fireplace, updated flooring in kitchen, hallway, both bathrooms and in living room. All windows and sliding glass door replaced.

Tiled laundry and carpeted play area in basement with ample storage. Backyard has composite deck, flagstone patio/fire pit, garden shed, room for optional swimming pool, climbing structure, swing set and is beautifully landscaped. Appliances negotiable. Brand New furnace and a/c. Asking price $177,900.

Astrograph

The heart-focused Leo moon reminds us that often “being in love” is more akin to infatuation than it is to higher states of love. There is still a value in this type of passion.

A fascination with one person makes all of life spring into vivid declaration. Noticing the grandeur in one person allows the ability to see the beauty in everything.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 13). There’s wild fun at first, but in the weeks to come, this solar return also brings lessons in patience, compassion and kindness. Relationships will grow in tenderness through the end of the year. Your

whimsical idea in September will be a moneymaker. Family members will help one another reach success -- you taught them this. Cancer and Aquarius people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 5, 50, 14, 39 and 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

There are some paths you step onto that feel so right, you suspect they are unavoidable.

Predestined. The wind carries you chariot style and simultaneously rushes in your face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

There are people out there who could potentially resonate with you, like you, love you --

Loan Officer Agricultural & Commercial State Savings Bank in Baxter, Iowa is seeking a Loan Officer specializing in Ag-Commercial loans with 10+ years of experience. The most qualified applicant will possess a college degree or related banking school certificate and be comfortable using financial analysis and loan document software.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Interested candidate should submit a resume to jobs@statesavingsonline.com or mail it to State Savings Bank, Human Resources, 102 S. Main Street, Baxter, IA 50028. if they could only get to you.

Put yourself in the public eye in a bigger way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Investigate the options -- there are so many different ways to accomplish your goal.

You will be so much more productive than you thought you could be once you find the right system.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Because you live inside your mind, you don’t realize how special it really is. That’s why you need people around you like that Pisces and that Capricorn you know who remind you who you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You respect your deadlines. Not

only that, but you appreciate how the limit pushes and concentrates your talents. Today you’ll deliver a powerful presentation and do it on time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Just because you enjoy it doesn’t mean it’s not work.

You’ll sweat and toil and smile. To be tired at the end of a day of enjoyment feels so much better than the kind of exhaustion that comes from a joyless day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Today’s realization will come like a wakeup call in a fivestar hotel: polite and effective.

You’ll get up and do things differently than you did when you were “asleep.”

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

JELD-WEN, Inc. Windows and Doors Divisions are now accepting applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift production positions. These are direct hire positions working for an innovative and forward thinking company.

Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious and safety oriented. Our skilled workforce uses state of the art equipment to produce high quality JELD-WEN vinyl windows, patio doors, exterior, interior and pre-hang doors to serve the Midwestern, Southern, and Western markets.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Wages up to $14.16/hr for general entry level positions • Advancement opportunities to higher skilled positions • 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay • Employee discounts • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window or Doors Division, apply in person at either JELD-WEN Grinnell location- 820 Industrial Ave. or 911 Industrial Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112. In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required.

EOE SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Your charisma is turned up, and most people can’t help but say yes to even your craziest ideas. That means it will be important to keep “no” people around you to keep you grounded and reasonable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). The secret to happiness is simple today. At work, work. When not at work, enjoy your family or have fun doing your own thing -- as long as it’s not working!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some of the fun will have to do with a live performance.

If you’re not up to it, make yourself go anyway. Everything will be vivid and memorable in person, so don’t cheat

yourself by staying in with the remote.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Judging by certain comments that are aimed at you, it might be hard to tell that family members are actually on your side. The only way to get past this gracefully is to take the high road.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Pay back old debt, or give back by teaching an intern or mentoring a lower-level employee. Your best wins come when you are merely showing others how to be successful.

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