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Newton woman seriously injured at Red Rock

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Newton woman was taken by air ambulance to a Des Moines hospital after a tree branch fell on her at

Lake Red Rock on Thursday.

Alta Gajdan, 60, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines where she is still listed as a patient.

Gajdan is a volunteer

with the Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock, according to Josh Conrad an operations manager with the Army Corps. While cleaning trails near the South Tailwater, a dead branch fell

from a tree, striking Gajdan.

Another volunteer was with her at the time of the incident.

The Marion County Sheriff ’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, the Army Corps of

Reynolds setting example for youth with longevity

Engineers and Knoxville Fire and Rescue all responded to the scene.

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Crime-Free Multi-Housing program up for approval

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Collin Reynolds, a 2013 Newton High School graduate who showed his hog at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, continues to show younger participants how things are done at the county and state level.

NHS graduate took second with hog at state fair Thursday

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Coaches and activity advisors harp on the importance of leadership from older students. With FFA, which allows young people to keep participating four summers after graduation, older participants help set the example for the ones who will be in FFA in the years ahead.

Even though Collin Reynolds graduated from Newton High School in 2013, he continues to show younger participants how things are done at the county and state level. Thursday, Reynolds was showing his Berkshire Gilt hog at the Iowa State Fair, con-

tinuing the personal tradition he established about 10 years ago.

“I started doing hogs in the fifth grade,” Reynolds said.

“Football and basketball were huge time commitments, especially in high school, so it was good to be able to keep FFA going after I graduated.”

Reynolds is one of the youngest entrepreneurs in Newton, helping operate Reynolds Brothers, a landscaping company. However, he has still made time each year for FFA, as this is the third of his four post-school summers he’ll be eligible. As a Newton High School athlete, Reynolds was an award-winning football and basketball player.

The lanky Reynolds towers

over the animals he cares for, and looks comfortable and calm as he shows his pig for judging in front of hundreds of onlookers.

Farming would have been tough for some urban student-athletes to do, but for Reynolds, who has 10 siblings, farming was part of a way of life he admired.

“Even when I was little, I always looked forward to going out to my grandparents’ farm,” Reynolds said. “I just love it.”

Reynolds will have two siblings at Newton High School this fall — Jessica will be a senior, and Austin will be a junior.

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No new fees is one of the changes to the Crime-Free Multi-Housing program that goes before the Newton City Council Monday. It is proposed to use approximately $14,000 from the general fund to finance the program.

Another change to the program is only requiring those with four or more residential rental properties to attend training. That change comes after a lengthy discussion at two workshops on the topic about those who only have one or two single family homes.

The program originally made it through two readings before

Mayor Mike Hansen called for a series of workshops to discuss the concerns. Landlords, tenants and concerned citizens packed the council chambers on two occasions discussing concerns on background checks, those included in the program and the most heated topics, additional fees.

It was formally proposed to add a fee of $10 to each unit in a complex. Many landlords voiced their concern about not being able to pass along the fee to tenants that were already stretched to pay their rent now.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Lt. Rob Burdess spoke at several council meetings and at the workshop sessions about the Crime Free Multi-Housing program and its benefits for the landlords, police officers and citizens of Newton.

DMACC staff promoting unique program at state fair

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Bobbie Jo Van Deusen of Iowa Court Reporters Association discusses court reporting training with visitors to the Des Moines Area Community College’s Varied Industries booth at this year’s Iowa State Fair on Thursday as Linda Ogden looks on. Van Deusen has worked with the court-reporter training program at the DMACC Newton Campus, which has jumped from eight students in 2014 to 28 this fall.

DES MOINES — There’s a ton of things to see at the Iowa State Fair. Court reporter training programs are probably not on anyone’s list as one of the main sights.

However, several court-reporting industry representatives are taking advantage of their spot in the Varied Industries building at this year’s Iowa

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are helping fill a void in an industry that desperately needs a newly trained workforce.

“We used to talk to high school teachers who teach shorthand, but that isn’t taught in schools anymore,” Shively said. “So now, we have to find other means to get kids’ attention.”

Shively said AIB College of Business had the state’s lone court DMACC | 3A

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State Fair, promoting a program that is unique to Des Moines Area Community College’s Newton Campus.

An eight-quarter court reporter training program began at DMACC Newton last fall with eight students, and there are already 28 signed up to begin the program this fall.

Newton Campus Advisor Tom Shively was helping man the booth Thursday, and spoke highly of others who

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Education

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School Menu What’s Cooking for the week of Aug. 24 - 28 Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal with toast, dried cranberries, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: UBR, peaches, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Egg and cheese tortilla, banana, 100% juice and milk. Thursday: Bagel with cream cheese, strawberries, 100% juice and milk. Friday: Scrambled eggs, toast, mixed fruit, 100% juice and milk.

Newton Schools Lunch Menu Monday: Pepperoni pizza, steamed corn, mixed salad and apple sauce.

Tuesday: Mini corndogs, baked wedges, baby carrots and pear slices.

Wednesday: French toast with syrup, sausage patty, medley potatoes, strawberries and yogurt. Thursday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli with cheese, banana and a whole grain biscuit. Friday: Meatball sub sandwich, baked beans, pepper slices and orange slices.

Anthony named to Minnesota State honor list

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton High School science teacher Chris Forsyth performs analysis of chemicals at Thombert, Inc. Forsyth has worked on documenting lab procedures for the Newton company this summer.

NHS science teacher documents procedures for Thombert Forsyth donned lab coat to help manufacturing lab

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Some people get summer jobs at grocery stores or on a farm.

Some people — very few, probably — get summer jobs documenting laboratory procedures for a company that manufactures high-performance polyurethane wheels.

That’s what Newton High School science teacher Chris Forsyth spent much of her time doing this summer. From chemical testing to analyzing data, the 22-year veteran of Newton Schools was able to help Thombert, Inc. document its procedures — giving her a unique perspective and background in on-the-job science.

“I’ve been able to see industrial chemistry in action, rather than just from the educational side,” Forsyth said. “It’s really shown me the importance of details and the value of problem-solving — and really knowing what these answers mean.”

Thombert President Dick Davidson said he’s immensely grateful for the help Forsyth has provided. After Davidson’s son, Grant, had Forsyth as one of his science teachers, a class tour of the plant led to discussions,

and, eventually, Forsyth tutoring Dick Davidson and another Thombert employee in chemistry last summer.

“I’m a marketing guy,” Davidson said. “Not only has Chris helped shown me, my son and many others how chemistry affects our daily lives, but she also has helped us understand what a hypothesis is, and how critical thinking works.”

Forsyth has had to make time for Thombert along with the usual commitments teachers might have in the summer. She’s an assistant coach for the Newton/Colfax-Mingo/Pella team, which recently held a weeklong camp, so it isn’t as if she’s spent her whole summer in the Thombert lab. She also attended an event related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in workplace in Pella.

The polyurethane tires produced by Thombert are fused to steel centers in a thermal process to create wheels for fork lifts, lift trucks and other industrial equipment. Thomas and Robert Smith combined their first names to form the name for the company, which began producing plastics in 1952, and holds several distinctions and unique claims in the industrial community.

Davidson said he and at least one of his top employees disliked chemistry as a school subject. He said that’s proof that none of us really know what lies ahead, and what field students will end up

in as members of the workforce.

The president of Thombert said he would like to see manufacturing plants do even more with high schools.

“Most people in our industry will admit to not doing a very good job, as a group, of promoting manufacturing,” Davidson said. “We’ve let the reputation of factories as dark, dingy places stand for decades. Bringing in Chris is part of a larger awakening that we need to establish relevance for manufacturing. If 50 percent of college students end up leaving school without a degree, we need to show them there are many types of training and work available.”

Forsyth not only plans to continue to have her classes tour the plant at least once per year, she also would like to use her experience to show students what a large amount of science each student might need to know, depending on how their journeys through their professional careers pan out.

Even with all the changes Newton has gone through over the past 22 years, Forsyth, now the NHS science chair, feels the science achievement by Newton students has remained high.

“We have such amazing kids,” she said. “And amazing teachers. We wouldn’t be able to do things like this without a lot of support.”

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

MANKATO, Minn. — Alyssa Anthony, of Newton, was named to the Minnesota State University, Mankato spring 2015 semester honors list.

A total of 2,260 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the honor list.

Local students named to University of Iowa spring president’s list IOWA CITY— Allison Jones, of Newton; Connor Parker, of Colfax; and Lauren Peters, of Prairie City were named to the University of Iowa spring 2015 semester president’s list.

The president’s list was established in the fall of 1983 to recognize academic excellence. In order to be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters, with a total of at least 12 semester hours of credit per semester during that period.

Approximately 340 students were named to the list in the spring 2015 semester.

Fox receives Southwestern associates degree CRESTON — Benjamin Fox, of Newton, graduated with and associate of arts degree from Southwestern Community College in Creston. Graduation ceremonies took place May 8.

Local students named to Mercy College honor list DES MOINES — Jasper County residents were named to the spring 2015 semester Mercy College of Health Sciences honor lists.

To qualify for the president’s list, students must attain a grade point average of 3.75 or higher for a minimum of six credit hours. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must attain a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.749 for a minimum of six credit hours.

Local honorees include: Leasha Trease, of Newton, president’s list; Katelyn Buehrer, of Colfax, dean’s list; Jody Gritters, of Prairie City, president’s list and Shelly Hutchings, of Prairie City, dean’s list.

Kellogg resident awarded Robert D. Blue Scholarship Newton Daily News DES MOINES — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, a member of the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, announced Allisyn Brandenburg, of Kellogg, was among three students to receive a Robert D. Blue scholarship award for the 2015-16 school year. The Robert D. Blue Scholarship, which is given by

the foundation, awarded three Iowa students to assist in covering expenses at an Iowa college. The recipients represented three Iowa counties and three Iowa high schools.

“Students selected to receive this award must be a citizen of Iowa and demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character,” Fitzgerald

said. “Allisyn is an excellent example of the type of student we were looking for.” Brandenburg will be continuing her education at Central College this fall.

Awards were based on the review of an application, letters of recommendation, scholastic achievement and an essay on the responsibility of a citizen toward his or her community. Additional information about the

Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at rdblue.org.

Foundation members include Gov. Terry Branstad, Attorney General Tom Miller, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, Board of Education President Charlie Edwards; former governors Chester Culver, Tom Vilsack, and Robert Ray; and citizen members Elaine Estes, Arvid Huisman, Wayne Marty and Janet Metcalf.

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Iowans invited to ‘Get Your Ag On’ at the state fair Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey invited Iowans attending the Iowa State Fair to learn more about the many exciting opportunities available in Iowa agriculture and then share their experiences using the #GetYourAgOn hashtag on social media.

“Agriculture is everywhere at the Iowa State Fair and we wanted to

invite the more than one of Agriculture and Land million visitors to the Stewardship’s display in fair to learn more about the Agriculture BuildIowa agriculture and then ing will have information share their experiences. available about the Iowa Whether it is seeing the Water Quality Initiative animals in the livestock and will be handing out barns, visiting the animal sunglasses with Cleanlearning center, seeing the WaterIowa.org on them, 4-H and FFA students a website is created to help compete or just enjoying all Iowans learn about some of the amazing food, what they can do to help everyone at the fair will protect water quality. Also, be able to experience and coordinators from Iowa share Iowa agriculture,” Water Quality Initiative Northey said.

Demonstration Projects The Iowa Department will give presentations in

the Agriculture Building at 1 p.m. Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

The Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Egg Council, Midwest Dairy Association, Iowa Turkey Federation, Iowa Pork Producers, and the Iowa Beef Industry Council will also be participating in the display in the Agriculture Building and have information available about Iowa agriculture.

DMACC Continued from Page 1A reporter training program, but the program was dropped before the school closed in June 2014.

That makes the DMACC Newton program all the more important as a resource for newly trained employees in the field. Bobbie Jo Van Deusen is the secretary for the Iowa Court Reporters Association. She’s not a DMACC employee, but Shively said Van Deusen has helped coordinate the Newton Campus program, and she was typing out words on a screen — using court reporting equipment — as part of the DMACC booth at the state fair.

Linda Ogden was also at the booth Thursday. Ogden, a Davenport-area resident, refers to Van Deusen as a

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Collin Reynolds, a 2013 Newton High School graduate, showed his hog at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday. He said he continues to remain active in FFA because it involves two elements he loves — farming and competing.

Reynolds Continued from Page 1A

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Bobbie Jo Van Deusen of Iowa Court Reporters Association demonstrates court reporting equipment as part of Des Moines Area Community College’s Varied Industries building at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Van Deusen has worked with the court-reporter training program at the DMACC Newton Campus, which is about to begin its second year.

mentor, and said mock trials are one of the high school arenas where the court reporting industry attempts to gain interest in the field.

“They’re already talking about legal stuff, and learning courtroom vocabulary, so mock trials are a great venue

for this subject,” Ogden said. Ogden said the first three quarters of the program are theory, but the last five are hands-on, developing speed.

“The keystrokes can be learned by anyone,” she said, “but only people with fast fingers

Loebsack tours Newton YMCA Submitted Photo Thursday, U.S. Representative David Loebsack stopped by the Newton YMCA for a tour. CEO Frank Buckley led him on a tour of the facility. Loebsack complimented the community for helping to support such a vibrant part of the community and thanked the YMCA’s staff for their good work towards promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

will be able to make the 225-words-per-minute national standard. This is something where you need to have the hands to hit it out of the ball park, every time.”

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Sophia, who is still in elementary school. Within farming, hogs are generally not as dangerous as, say, raising bulls, Reynolds said.

“What I like about hogs is you can buy one in April, and it’s gone by August, so it’s a great project for a young FFAer,” he said. “Steers can cost you $5,000, and you’re not going to have the biggest hog, either, unless you can drop a ton of money into it. It’s just a way to develop skills.”

FFA allows Reynolds to compete — without being clocked by a defensive back or fouled hard on the way to the basket.

“It’s definitely less demanding on the body to do farming as opposed to sports,” he said. “But I love both. That’s why I like FFA so much; I love competition, and I love farming.”

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

Housing

drug activity and the consequences for that Continued from Page 1A behavior. Background checks, which are now lease addendum and required, can be perperforming background formed by the landlord checks on all tenants or through the city but residing on the proper- the landlord must proty. Training includes an vide proof of the check eight-hour session that if asked by police. covers a wide range of The goal of the protopics like crime pre- gram is to build a partvention through envi- nership between the ronmental design, code city and owners/mancompliance and inspec- agers of rental propertions and combating il- ties to reduce criminal legal activity and part- activity. Because of the nership with the police. changes to the proThe lease adden- gram, it was suggested dum intends to hold by the city attorney to accountability to the once again be reconsidtenant and has items ered for three readings. such as not engaging In other business, in criminal activity or the council will consid-

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In the Neighborhood

Fulfilling a childhood dream

By Pam Rodgers Associate Editor

www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | Aug. 14, 2015

Let’s rock this country!

That is what Shania Twain promised in her final tour across the nation. I have wanted to see her live in concert since the moment I first heard “Any Man of Mine” on country music radio.

Even when I was more into pop music than country, I listened to Shania hoping a day would come when I could see her perform live.

Last week, at Wells Fargo Arena, that dream became a reality.

As a birthday gift to my mom, my family and I purchased floor seats to see Shania as soon as tickets for the Iowa show went on sale.

Because it was for my mom, we made a big deal of it. We all rode together to Des Moines. We enjoyed the culinary stylings of Buzzard Billy’s before the show then made our way to the Well. We found our seats quickly and took a commemorative photo (thank you to the kind woman seated in front of us who help us out).

Gavin DeGraw got the crowd warmed up for the country legend.

While he is not a country singer,

the crowd really got into it at the end. He closed his set with his hit song, “Not Over You,” and the crowd went wild. We were ready for the headliner.

At a live show, you are usually given visual clues that the show is about to begin. The lights dim, the background music fades and maybe even some fake fog begins to fill the stage. Shania announced her coming set by dimming the lights while Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” blared through the sound system. She has always walked the line between country and rock music. This was a perfect introduction for what we were about to see.

Shania performed with flare — complete with lights, videos, fog machines and pyrotechnics. I heard every song of hers I wanted to and more.

I don’t want to review her performance. I was there as a fan, not looking to critique her every move.

I wouldn’t want to do that anyway.

I saw this as a once in a lifetime experience, and there is no need for

me to pick it apart. If there were flaws, I don’t care; because I was my 8-year-old self again, signing along to country radio.

My favorite song of hers is “Honey, I’m Home.” It takes me back to my junior high volleyball days, signing it with my teammates in the back of the bus — radio optional. It was the second song she sang, and I am sure I was screaming the lyrics at the top of my lungs.

My sister won the toss, so to speak, and got the aisle seat. She was really glad she did because Shania made a loop around the floor while she sang “Any Man of Mine.” Trish was rewarded with a high-five from Shania as her crew rolled her past our row in her “mini-stage on wheels” as I’ve come to call it.

One of my favorite things to do at concerts is take a lot of photos. I take thousands of photos in hopes of capturing the moment and reliving it as I look through them.

I never know if the people behind me notice me taking photos

the whole time. There are plenty of cameras, phones, beverages of choice, etc. in the air; so I figure I just blend in with the crowd.

But while waiting for Shania to return to the stage for the encore, the lady behind me tapped me on the shoulder and complimented my photos. She said if she ever couldn’t see, she would just look at my display screen. I thanked her for her kind words. It’s always nice to hear praise, even for something as small as taking photos at a concert.

I was so elated after the concert, I had trouble falling asleep when I got home. Usually I wait to go through the pictures until well after the concert. For some reason that night, I stayed up and loaded them all to my laptop and went back through them all. It was like I was watching the concert all over again.

Thank you for rocking this country in Iowa, Shania!

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The Uprising

Powerful message from an imperfect messenger

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Still no justice for military women The Senate has done it again — blocked a vote on a bill that would make it safer for sexual assault survivors in the military to report their attackers.

Introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the Military Justice Improvement Act would take the decision Burk about whether to prosecute serious crimes in the military, including sexual assault, away from the chain of command. Instead, the New York Democrat’s bill would turn responsibility over to independent military prosecutors.

Right now, senior officers — not law enforcement — get to decide the guilt or innocence of people accused of abuse. Until recently, these higher ups could even throw out the verdict if their favorite subordinates were found guilty by a military jury.

The Pentagon keeps promising to tackle the military sexual abuse problem on its own, but it’s failing miserably.

According to the Pentagon’s own research, more than 20,000 service members were sexually assaulted last year — most of them multiple times. More than 160,000 members, including 1 in 4 women, faced “severe and persistent” harassment or discrimination that same year.

Many victims are afraid of being punished by superiors if they come forward. And for good reason: More than 3 in 5 who reported sexual assault experienced professional, social or administrative retaliation.

The majority of those reprisals came from superiors and commanders — the very ones deciding if the attackers were guilty. With retaliation for survivors far more common than convictions for perpetrators, it’s no wonder the vast majority of cases go unreported.

But there’s one bright spot for women: Not every branch of the military is waiting on Congress.

The Navy is taking positive steps, putting the emphasis on prevention instead of punishment after the fact. They’ve engaged NewPoint Strategies, a women-led consulting firm, to

teach their leaders in the Pacific fleet how to prevent potential assaults.

Using actual case studies and a simple acronym called STOP — Size up the situation, Take action, Offer support, Prevent — NewPoint developed a smartphone app to emphasize the skills sailors need to intervene before trouble begins.

Perhaps the most important part of the program is changing the culture to one aimed at stigmatizing perpetrators instead of silently colluding with them.

Peer pressure can be a very powerful deterrent — especially in close-knit groups like the military.

Efforts like this aren’t going to eliminate sex crimes in the ranks overnight. But until Congress can end its gridlock and act responsibly toward our women in the military, STOP is a good start.

Martha Burk is the director of the Corporate Accountability Project for the National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO) and the author of the book “Your Voice, Your Vote: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Power, Politics, and the Change We Need.”

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Earlier this month, billionaire Charles Koch had a surprising message: In a speech to his fellow conservatives, he said politic i a n s must end taxpayer-fund- By David Sirota ed subsidies and preferential treatment for corporations.

Why is this surprising? Because the demand came from an industrialist whose company and corporate subsidiaries have raked in tens of millions of dollars’ worth of such subsidies.

The Koch-organized conference at a luxury resort in Southern California reportedly attracted roughly 450 conservative donors who have committed to spending nearly $900 million on the 2016 presidential election. The event included appearances by Republican presidential candidates such as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.

“Where I believe we need to start in reforming welfare is eliminating welfare for the wealthy,” said Koch, who, along with his brother David, is among the biggest financiers of conservative political causes. “This means stopping the subsidies, mandates and preferences for business that enrich the haves at the expense of the have nots.”

Yet, in the last 15 years, Koch’s firm Koch Industries and its subsidiaries have secured government subsidies worth more than $166 million, according to data compiled by the watchdog group Good Jobs First. The group says since 1990, Koch-owned properties have received 191 separate subsidies worth a total of $195 million.

Koch Industries and its subsidiaries, which are a privately held, are involved in everything from oil refining to manufacturing to high finance. In 2012, Charles Koch issued a similar jeremiad against government-sponsored subsidies for corporations.

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, he said, “We are on dangerous terrain when government picks winners and losers in the economy by subsidizing favored products and industries.” In his essay, he specifically derided tax credits — yet even after the op-ed, Koch-owned properties accepted more than $77 million worth of such taxpayer-funded preferences from governments, according to Good Jobs First.

Among the biggest subsidies received by Koch-owned companies was a $62 million Louisiana property tax abatement for Georgia Pacific — a paper and chemical conglomerate that was acquired by Koch Industries in 2005. Georgia Pacific also received a separate $11 million tax credit from Louisiana in 2014 to upgrade its facilities.

Since 2007, Good Jobs First says Koch Industries itself has received more than $20 million in subsidies through an Oklahoma program designed to incentivize investment and job creation. Oklahoma’s government website lists more than $28 million in such tax credits to the firm and its subsidiaries.

Koch, it should be noted, is not like other top executives of major corporations.

His company is not publicly traded — it is privately held, with most of the company owned by him and his brother, David. That means the Kochs could reject subsidies and not have to justify the move to hordes of shareholders. Instead, though, they have accepted the government support, even as they fund conservative campaigns that deride the influence of government on the economy.

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Records Obituaries Kenneth Bisom Aug. 11, 2015 Kenneth Bisom, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015.

A committal service will be at 11 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 17 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Kenneth.

Online condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Area gospel quartet to perform at state fair The Shepherd’s Staff Quartet, a Southern Gospel men’s quartet from the Monroe and Pella area, will perform at 4 p.m. Wednesday on the Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Stage.

Members of the quartet are Bryan Harthoorn, Michael Schuring, Rick Blackledge and Tim Rozendaal. Nora DeReus is the piano accompanist.

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Food banks struggle to meet surprising demand DES MOINES — Food banks across the country are seeing a rising demand for free groceries despite the growing economy, leading some charities to reduce the amount of food they offer each family.

U.S. food banks are expected to give away about 4 billion pounds of food this year, more than double the amount provided a decade ago, according to Feeding America, the nation’s primary food bank network. The group gave away 3.8 billion in 2013.

While reliance on food banks exploded when the economy tanked in 2008, groups said demand continues to rise year after year, leaving them scrambling to find more food.

“We get lines of people every day, starting at 6:30 in the morning,” said Sheila Moore, who oversees food distribution at The Storehouse, the largest pantry in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and one where food distribution has climbed 15 percent in the past year.

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Door food pantry has given away 7.6 percent more food this summer than last, said the organization’s executive director, Julie LaFontaine.

“There’s always a real hustle and bustle,” she said. “People coming and going.”

James Ziliak, who founded the Center for Poverty Research at the University of Kentucky, said the increased demand is surprising since the economy is growing and unemployment has dropped from 10 percent during the recession to 5.3 percent last month.

However, many people who have found jobs are working only part-time or for low wages, and others have stopped looking for work.

“People who have low-wage jobs, who aren’t receiving regular raises, are finding those earnings stretched thin,” Ziliak said.

The drop in food stamp rolls by nearly 2.5 million people from recession levels could be contributing to the food bank demand, he said, because people who no longer qualify for the government

aid may still not earn enough to pay their bills.

According to the U.S. Labor Department, wages and salaries rose only 0.2 percent in the second quarter of the year.

In Iowa, two years of 20 percent increases in demand forced the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network on Aug. 1 to reduce the food given out at its 12 pantries from a four-day supply to three.

The council’s executive director, the Rev. Sarai Schnucker Rice, said Iowa’s low unemployment rate, at 3.7 percent, hasn’t made a difference.

“The economy is really not getting better for low-income people,” Rice said.

That includes Peggy Bragg, 56, of Des Moines, who has been out of work for months.

Bragg, who lives with her daughter, says the pantry bridges the gap for four or five days a month when no money is left for food.

“I know what people go through,” she said.

“You have to choose between food and bills.”

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• 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. Freewill offering for the band.

• 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 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.

• Newton Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Newton Village for social time, coffee and a program. Anyone interested in the program or learning more about Golden K Kiwanis is welcome to come as a guest. For more information contact the Rev. Thomas Lloyd at 641-792-3612.

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

• New Teacher and Administrators Welcome Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at DMACC Conference Center in Newton. For more information, contact the Newton chamber director at 641-792-5545.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

Tuesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Farmers Market will begin at 4 p.m.

Tuesday on the north and west sides of the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton. For more information, contact Andrew Bassman at the Newton Main Street office at 641-792-5545 or andrewjbassman@gmail.com.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Terina L. Lewis, 32, of Newton, is charged with assault causing bodily injury after authorities were called to 1501 N. 11th Ave. E. at 8:24 p.m. Aug. 4. Officers were called about an assault and spoke with Lewis who alleged she had been assaulted

by Quintrail Coley and Nikia Coley. Lewis had a swollen right eye and a bite mark on her cheek. She said she can gone to retrieve her car keys from Quintrail Coley when they started arguing. Nikia Coley entered the confrontation and Lewis alleged Nikia Coley punched her and bit her. Quintrail Coley said

Lewis had been pointing her finger in his face when Nikia Coley tried to defuse the situation. Lewis then allegedly began pointing her finger in Nikia Coley’s face, and they began to fight. Quintrail Coley alleged he attempted to break up the fight, and Lewis bit him. Nikia Coley had a scratch on her neck and a bite mark on her chest and right tricep. She was cited and release to appear.

• Nikia M. Coley, 32, of Newton, is charged with assault causing bodily injury after authorities were called to 1501 N. 11th Ave. E. at 8:24 p.m. Aug. 4. Officers were called about an assault and

spoke with the reporting party, Terina Lewis, who said she had been assaulted by Nikia Coley and her brother, Quintrail Coley. Lewis had a swollen right eye and a bite mark on her cheek. She said that she can gone to retrieve her car keys from Nikia Coley’s brother when they started arguing. Nikia Coley entered the confrontation, and Lewis alleged she punched her and bit her. Officers spoke with Quintrail Coley who said Lewis had been pointing her finger in his face when Nikia Coley tried to defuse the situation. She then allegedly began pointing her finger in Nikia Coley’s face, and they began to fight. Quin-

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• Quintrail D. Coley, 34, of Newton, is charged with disorderly conduct after authorities were called to 1501 N. 11th Ave. E. at 8:24 p.m. Aug. 4. Officers were called about an assault and spoke with the reporting party, Terina Lewis, who said she had gone to get her keys from Quintrail Coley, and they began arguing.

She said Quintrail Coley got in her face and head butted her. Then he allegedly held her while his sister hit her.

Officers spoke with Quintrail Coley who said he did not head butt her and his only physical contact was when he was trying to break up the fight between Lewis and his sister. He was cited and released to appear.

• Joseph K. Reusswig, 37, of Newton, is charged with driving while license denied after authorities pulled him over in the 1400 block of West Fourth Street South at 6:57 a.m. Wednesday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Ex-friend takes woman’s place at holiday dinners DEAR ABBY: I had a close friend from middle school into adulthood.

(I’ll call her Lacey.) We were each other’s maids of honor and best friends for years. A few years ago we had a falling out. She was going through a tough time and lashed out at me. When I tried to have a conversation with her to tell her I didn’t like how she was treating me, she told me to “have a nice life.”

Shortly after that, my youngest sister struck up a friendship with her and insisted that my parents invite her for Thanksgiving dinner. I told my mother I wasn’t comfortable with Lacey joining our family dinner, but Mother said it would be rude to not invite her.

I no longer join my family for holiday dinners. Is it wrong of me to not want my family to be so friendly with someone who was unkind to me? It seems odd to me that my former friend would pursue relationships with my sisters and parents, and odder still that my parents and sisters would encourage it. Is there a positive and constructive way to address this situation? — DISCOUNTED AND EXCLUDED IN NEVADA DEAR DISCOUNTED: It seems odd to me, too, that your parents would continue including Lacey at holiday dinners knowing how uncomfortable it would make you. Of course, you can’t dictate whom your sister(s) can be friendly with, but you should explain to your parents how her inclusion has made you feel, so they’ll understand why you are absent.

When Lacey advised you to “have a nice life,” I hope you took her up on it and have made other friends. I also hope you don’t sit around alone when the holidays roll around. Sometimes the most rewarding and loving experiences and relationships we have are with the “families” we build for ourselves.

DEAR ABBY: I was taught that punctuality is important. My husband and I are almost always at least a few minutes early for everything we do.

I realize not everyone can be — or wants to be — early. However, it seems that almost everyone we know is late.

Sometimes it’s five minutes, others it’s 20 to 30 minutes. And it’s not just people we know. I was kept waiting for 25 minutes by someone who was buying an item from me.

Why do people think this is OK? I was taught that it’s rude to keep someone waiting for you. What are your thoughts on punctuality?

P.S. I’m not talking about running late once in a while. I’m talking about people who are consistently late everywhere they go. — AMBER IN THE SOUTH DEAR AMBER: I was raised the same way you were. My parents impressed upon me that it is disrespectful to keep people waiting, and that if a delay is unavoidable, the person who’s expecting me should be informed that I will be late. I’m not implying that someone must make an appearance at the stroke of the hour — a delay of 10 or 15 minutes is understandable.

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1 Former president of local fire association accused of theft

LECLAIRE — The former president of a volunteer fire association in eastern Iowa has been accused of theft that involves the organization.

The LeClaire Police Department said Thursday that 44-year-old Shawn Ream has been charged with second-degree theft. A message left with his attorney was not immediately returned Thursday.

Ream is the former president of the LeClaire Volunteer Firefighter Association, which is not affiliated with the city.

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More than 100 ponies expected at two day show MASON CITY — A pony breed native to north Iowa is set to return to Mason City this weekend as part of a twoday pony show.

More than 100 ponies are expected at the Iowa Pony of the Americas Club’s show Saturday and Sunday at the North Iowa Events Center. The Pony of the Americas breed, which has a spotted coat, was founded in Mason City in 1954.

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History book to feature photos from Quad-City area DAVENPORT— Several people brought their old photos to the Bettendorf Public Library to have them scanned for possible inclusion in a new pictorial history book. The hardcover book, called “Quad-City Memories: The Early Years,” will feature hundreds of pictures from the Quad-City region from the 1800s to 1939.

The Quad-City Times is partnering with the Davenport Public Library, Rock Island County Historical Society and the Rock Island Arsenal Museum on the project.

Six-year-old boy injured in northern Iowa farm accident COLWELL — Authorities say a 6-year-old boy has been flown to a Minnesota hospital after being injured in a farm accident in northern Iowa.

The accident occurred around 10:45 a.m. Thursday at a farm south of Colwell.

Floyd County Sheriff Rick Lynch said in a news release that the boy was with his family when a load of hay shifted and knocked the boy off a wagon, which ran over the boy. He was flown to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

5 Iowa gets $3M to help laid off workers from Deere & Co.

DES MOINES — Iowa has received a roughly $3 million federal grant to help up to 650 employees laid off by Deere & Co. The Iowa Workforce Development agency made the announcement Thursday. The agency said it will open a transition center at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo to help workers retrain and receive career services.

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Judge: Company can survey man’s land for pipeline work The Associated Press PILOT MOUND — An Iowa man who refused to let a company survey his land for research into a proposed oil pipeline is obligated to let them do so, according to a district court judge.

Judge John Haney said in a ruling filed this month that Dakota Access LLC, a unit of Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners, has the right to temporarily enter Laverne Johnson’s property in Boone County to examine the land, which is in the path of the proposed pipeline. Haney said the move does not interfere with fundamental property rights, and the company provided a required 10-day notice and held an informational meeting.

“The court is not insensitive to Mr. Johnson’s concerns,” Haney wrote in the order filed

Aug. 7. “Unfortunately in his case, our legislature has determined this activity is permissible and constitutes a public good.”

Johnson, of Pilot Mound, had refused to let representatives of Dakota Access onto his land. Dakota Access sought a court injunction earlier this year, and Johnson argued that any language in state law that would allow such access is unconstitutional.

The land survey was conducted Monday, according to James Pray, Johnson’s attorney.

Pray said he believes the case raises “interesting constitutional concerns” regarding private companies seeking eminent domain rights to secure private property.

Vicki Granado, a spokeswoman for Dakota Access, said the survey process is critical to the overall design of the project.

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“We are pleased with the judge’s decision that allows us to move forward and work with these landowners to complete these surveys,” she said in a statement.

Dakota Access is seeking regulatory approval to build an oil pipeline that would transport up to 570,000 barrels of crude oil daily from North Dakota’s Bakken oil fields through South Dakota and Iowa to a distribution center in Illinois. The pipeline would be placed across Iowa.

A coalition of groups opposes the project and says it has various concerns, including the pipeline’s potential environmental impact. In July, activists submitted more than 2,600 written statements against the pipeline to the Iowa Utilities Board, which has authority to approve critical parts of the project.

Dakota Access also must secure permits from other agencies.

Nelson Manor’s Evans receives scholarship

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Nelson Manor Assistant Director of Nurses Amber Evans, right, was named as an Iowa Health Care Association Foundation scholarship recipient receiving $1,000 to use toward furthering her eduction in the area of long-term services. The scholarship was presented on Thursday by IHCA ICAL Director of Workforce and Home Care Services Julie Adair, left. Evans was one of 32 recipients out of 80 to receive the scholarship.

“I enjoy working in long term care and I cannot see myself in another setting,” Evans said. “I am very passionate about work and enjoy being an advocate for the residents I care for.”

Iowa duo set for sentencing for sex trafficking in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Virginia say two Iowa residents set for sentencing in a sex trafficking case tortured their victim.

Aldair Hodza and Laura Sorensen will be sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Richmond. The Clive, Iowa, residents previously pleaded guilty to sex and transporting a person across state lines for prostitution.

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Hodza held a 20-year-old woman captive on a trip to Virginia and forced her to have sex with men who answered online ads.

Prosecutors say Hodza and Sorensen burned the woman with lit cigarettes and other heated objects, drove nails into her feet and poured bleach into her wounds.

Defense attorneys and prosecutors are recommending prison terms of 35 years — 11 more than the top end of the sentencing guideline range.

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Local students receive University of Iowa degrees IOWA CITY — About 5,100 students received degrees from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2015 semester. Students from the Jasper County area receiving degrees included: Newton: Alicia Hasley received a bachelor of arts social work degree; Mackenzie Hodges received a bachelor of science Industrial Engineering degree; Kristin Huyser received a masters

social work degree; Keegan Lockhart received a bachelor of arts English degree; Alicia Nehring received a bachelor of arts psychology degree; Rachel Summers received a bachelor of applied studies entrepreneurial management and nonprofit management degree; Aaron Thompson received a bachelor of arts English degree; and Aaron Tinnermeier received a bachelor of science leisure studies degree.

The over-the-counter renewal fee for a current ATV, ORV and ORM registration is $17.75.

To renew by mail, the fee is $18.75. The over-the-counter renewal fee for current snowmobile registrations is $17.75 plus $17.75 for the user permit. To renew snowmobiles by mail, the fee is $18.75 plus $17.75 for the user permit.

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Kellogg: Kayla Brown received a bachelor of arts health and human physiology degree.

Lynnville: Corey Harthoorn received a bachelor of science mechanical engineering degree and Jennifer Kramer received a master of social work degree.

Sully: Chase Dieleman received a professional in human resources pharmacy with high distinction degree.

Recipients for Uri Sellers Memorial Scholarship

Recorder: ATV, off-road snowmobile registration renewals now available Jasper County Recorder Denise Allan reminds citizens’ current registrations on ATVs, ORMs, ORVs and snowmobiles expire Dec. 31.

The renewal period for off-highway vehicles begins Sept. 1. Registrants are asked to bring or send current registraAllan tion when renewing.

Renewals can be sent to the Jasper County Recorder’s Office, PO Box 665, Newton, IA, 50208; or over-the-counter in the Recorder’s Office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Baxter: Jacob Bucklin received a bachelors of science geoscience degree and Danielle Hoskins received a master of arts history degree.

Colfax: Vannessa Ginther received a bachelor of arts political science and bachelor of arts Spanish degree; Serena Lester received a PHR-Pharmacy degree; and Connor Parker of Colfax received a bachelor of science degree in microbiology.

Submitted Photo The 2015 Uri Sellers Memorial Scholarship winners have been named. Pictured, from left, are Luke Pendroy (recipient), Bill Sellers (father of Uri), Connor Warrick (recipient), Grace Telfer (recipient), Mary Sellers (mother of Uri) and Ashlyn Breckenridge (recipient).

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While anything that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off the task of driving is a hazard, there is heightened concern about the risks of texting while driving because it combines all three types of distraction — visual, manual and cognitive.

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In an effort to make our roads safer, the Newton Police Department announced that it has joined the “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign to stop distracted driving.

The Newton Police Department has pledged its support to Burdess help spread the message that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone

else on the road.

“We all know that talking on our cell phones while driving is distracting, but that doesn’t stop most people from continuing to do it,” Lt. Rob Burdess said. “This effort is intended to educate our community about the dangers of cell phone use and other distractions while driving. We hope that once people see the statistics and realize the danger involved, they will change their driving habits to help protect themselves, their families, and others on the road.”

In 2014, more than 3,100 people were killed in the U.S. in crashes involving a distracted driver and an es-

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The Newton Police Department’s campaign will involve police officers handing out educational pamphlets containing LED flashlight keychains imprinted with “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” during traffic enforcement contacts as a constant reminder for drivers to focus on the road.

The police department will also be promoting the campaign at the Sept. 3 Thanks with Franks event and will be partnering with Newton DMACC to host the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau driving simulator so

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The campaign will run from Aug. 15 through Sept. 30.

“Every driver in Newton has a role in this effort,” Burdess said. “However, we especially want to reach out to teen drivers because we know that statistically, the under-20 age group had the highest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes.”

The Newton Police Department’s goal with this campaign is simple — save lives by getting drivers to remember that “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All.” For more information about distracted driving, visit www.distraction.gov.

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‘Nothing Compares’ to opening day at state fair

Devin Lamb, right, “borrows” the ball cap of his younger brother, Clay, while the two enjoy refreshments at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday.

Photos by Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Jasper County FFA and 4-H programs are well-represented at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Taking a break during Thursday’s sheep competition are, from left, Macy Leonard, Arianna Jamieson and James Leonard.

Robbie Guthrie of Newton FFA guides his hog through a judged competition on Thursday at the Iowa State Fair.

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Cardinal Gridiron Gals hit the field

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Getting a taste of what high school football players go through in practices and in games, more than 40 ladies of various ages were on H.A. Lynn Field Thursday in the third annual Newton Cardinal Gridiron Gals. There were mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, friends and even six NHS cheerleaders were learning the basics of football.

Newton High head football coach Ed Ergenbright and his coaching staff provided the instruction for the Football 101 event, sponsored by the Newton Athletic Booster Club. There were 43 participants on the field doing pregame warmup stretches, position drills along with learning the fine points of kickoffs.

“A lot of moms watch their sons play football from middle school on, and most don’t understand all the rules of the game. They don’t know offensive and defensive alignments or player positions,” Ergenbright said.

“Gridiron Gals is a fun event for us coaches as well as the women. We encourage anyone to come out for it. We take them through short, low-impact position breakdown drills. We show them our formations.”

The six Newton High cheerleaders had this message — “We were excited about coming out here and learning about the game we will be cheering for this year. It’s easier to cheer if you know more about the game. We had fun tonight.”

Kim Didier, mother of Duncan and Mason Lee, experienced her first Gridiron Gals.

“It was a lot fun,” Didier said. “I learned the difference between what a rush is and a blitz is on defense. Also, I know now that the numbers mean when they are calling the plays. I understand the drills they do. I can’t image how hot they are when it’s

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Catching on — Caelyn Briley goes out for a pass during Thursday’s Gridiron Gals.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News On the line of scrimmage to play offensive and defensive line positions are these Cardinal Gridiron Gals at the third annual event Thursday at Newton’s H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High head football coach Ed Ergenbright and his coaching staff gave the ladies instruction on some basics of the game at Gridiron Gals 2015 Thursday.

still 90 degrees, and they are in their full uniform.”

There were position station drills for offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, receivers, running backs and defensive backs. The participants rotated through the stations before learning about kickoffs and punts. Ergenbright had two teams lineup on the field for a couple of kickoffs.

“We take them through the formations for both offense and defense. We explain the positions and what those players do,” he said.

“They start to gain an understanding how much their boys have to learn, and how important it is for the kids to be disciplined and to think on the field.”

“I’m so happy they al-

lowed grandmas to be involved with this,” Connie Matsen said after the event.

She is Evan Walker’s grandmother. “I learned a lot and had fun.”

Michele Ergenbright doesn’t have a player on the high school team, but she said her son plays in the youth league. She said she learned how much work actually goes into playing the game.

“I always knew they worked hard, but they have to be physically fit to be doing it. And I’m not,” she said. “I learned a little more of what my son, who plays tackle and guard, has to do and his responsibilities in terms of blocking.”

Coach Ergenbright explained the offensive po-

sitions to the ladies, then Darren Hurt went through the defensive players and responsibilities. Andy Cazett, Andy Swedenhjelm, Tanner Clute, Tom Weeks, Brad Kahler and Chase Dickinson each coached position drills.

Clute said he had the least liked drills. He coaches defensive backs and kept tell the ladies as they backpedaled and ran forward at angles and straight, “that’s all we do in practices is run.”

The Cardinals open the 2015 season Aug. 28 at Knoxville. Their home opener is Sept. 4 against Marshalltown.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Working the blocking pads as offensive lineman are members of the Gridiron Gals 2015 at Thursday’s event at Newton’s H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Gridiron Gals 2015 included 43 participants and the Newton High football coaching staff. The Football 101 event was Thursday at H.A. Lynn Stadium and was sponsored by the Newton Athletic Booster Club.

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Fall sports getting ready for new year Football pads are on. Volleyball knee pads have been on. Distances are being run and swum.

Fall sports practices began Monday for Newton High’s football, volleyball, cross country teams and the NCMP — Newton-Colfax-Mingo-Pella — swim team.

Area high school By Jocelyn teams of LynnSheets ville-Sully, Col- Newton Daily fax-Mingo, Prairie News City-Monroe and Sports Editor Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter have been hard at work this week with football, volleyball and cross country practices.

One big change this fall on the NHS sports scene — no boys’ golf in the fall. Newton has moved down into Class 3A in the boys’ golf ranks, and will play spring golf in 2016.

Most of the area high school fall sports teams held their team camps last week. The athletes and coaches moved smoothly into official practices this week.

The Newton Daily News sports staff is gathering preseason information on teams from all five area schools. We will publish our annual Fall Sports Preview special section Aug. 26. Several sports will have kicked off their seasons earlier that week.

Newton High’s 2015-16 sports season begins Aug. 20 with the Under Armour Protect this House Kickoff. Before the annual Cardinal football scrimmage at H.A. Lynn Stadium, all the fall teams will be introduced to fans.

Newton’s volleyball team hosts a tournament and the NCMP Aquagirls hit the competitive waters at home on Aug. 25. The Cardinals have Knoxville, Oskaloosa, ADM, Carlisle and Dowling Catholic coming in for the Newton Invitational volleyball tournament. The Aquagirls open the season against Linn-Mar at the Newton YMCA. The Newton cross country teams head north Aug. 27 to compete in the Gilbert Invitational. The meet is held on the Iowa State University cross country course in Ames. On the same day, the NHS freshman volleyball team hosts a five-team tourney.

Prep football season opens Aug. 28. Newton’s Cardinal football team opens the 2015 season on the road at Knoxville.

And we’re off.

Scanning the sports news — I used to tune in as the Little League teams work their way to the Little League World Series.

There’s always one team which comes with a great backstory and you begin rooting for it to win it all.

It does, then ... we’ve had so many disappointing issues come out about Little League teams in the past few years. It’s tough for me to tune in any more.

Kansas City’s Royals are chugging away. We’ve seen their mid-season additions to the roster give them a boost. Ben Zobrist brought some pop to the lineup. The Royals’ starting pitching rotation welcomes Johnny Cueto on the mound.

Cueto is 1-2 since joining the team, but all three have been solid starts. Cueto also brings flare to the mound.

One of the really good guys of the NFL was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last weekend. Will Shields of the Kansas City Chiefs not only was a tremendous offensive lineman, but a great person. Well done, No. 68.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | Aug. 14, 2015 Sports Ohio State, Wisconsin in position to play for B10 title again

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By Eric Olson AP Football Writer The Big Ten East’s a beast.

Ohio State is loaded with returning talent and is the popular pick to return to the College Football Playoff to defend its national title.

Michigan State has won 24 games the past two seasons and four straight bowls.

Jim Harbaugh’s arrival in Ann Arbor shows Michigan is serious about making a quick resurgence, and Penn State looks to be on the rise under James Franklin.

The West, meanwhile, is in catch-up mode after Ohio State hammered Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten championship game. Wisconsin and Nebraska each has a new coach, Minnesota is out to prove it’s better than an eight-win program and Iowa is coming off losses in five of its last seven.

The Big Ten, as a whole, raised its profile last year.

Ohio State won the conference’s first national title since 2002 and the league had a 6-4 postseason record and three teams among the top 13 in the final polls.

“There is good energy,” commissioner Jim Delany said, “and we’re glad to be in the conversation.”

The Buckeyes are 24-0 in Big Ten regular-season games in three years under Urban Meyer. Their only loss to a

conference team came in the 2013 Big Ten title game, 3424 to Michigan State.

The Spartans squandered their opportunity against the Buckeyes last year, with their defense having no answer for J.T. Barrett and Ezekiel Elliott while losing 49-37 at home.

“Even if there isn’t a chip on our shoulder from people disrespecting us, there’s a chip on our shoulder from realizing we can do better and being disappointed in ourselves for not making it as far as we could, knowing that we had the potential to make it that far,” defensive lineman Shilique Calhoun said.

Harbaugh’s Wolverines are a recruiting cycle or two away from contending in the East.

Penn State and Rutgers are coming off bowl wins, Maryland will have a new quarterback and defensive coordinator after a solid Big Ten debut

season, and Indiana will be looking to move up with QB Nate Sudfeld’s return following a shoulder injury.

In the West, Paul Chryst takes over at Wisconsin and Mike Riley at Nebraska. Both inherit winning programs.

The Badgers lost national rushing leader Melvin Gordon, but there won’t be much drop off with Corey Clement.

Joel Stave is 21-7 as the starting quarterback.

At Nebraska, Tommy Armstrong Jr. will be a threeyear starter at quarterback.

The Cornhuskers need to settle on a replacement for three-time 1,000-yard rusher Ameer Abdullah and fix a defense that allowed more than 200 yards rushing against Big Ten opponents.

Minnesota has won eight games and beaten Nebraska two years in a row, and the Gophers could have one of the league’s best defenses. Iowa is

TCU, Baylor know how Big 12 can avoid another playoff snub

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer TCU coach Gary Patterson and Baylor’s Art Briles know a way for their teams and the Big 12 Conference to avoid being left out of the College Football Playoff again — go 12-0.

“Our key is to control our own destiny, and the best way to do that is to try to win them all,” Patterson said. “That’s what we’re going to try to get done. Then we’ll see how everything else falls.”

The Horned Frogs might pull that off with record-setting senior quarterback Trevone Boykin, an early Heisman Trophy front-runner. The Big 12’s top offensive player is among 10 returning starters after the Frogs averaged 47 points and 533 total yards in their new spread-out offense last year.

Baylor, the only team to beat TCU last season, returns 1,000-yard receivers Corey Coleman and KD Cannon, along with a 410-pound tight end who caught a TD in the Cotton Bowl. But two-year starting quarterback Bryce Petty is now with the New York Jets.

“If we’d have gone 120, there’s no doubt,” Briles said about last season’s playoff. “If we line up and we win 12 games this year, we’re going to be in the final four. I think you can put that in ink.”

A week after overcoming a 21-point deficit in the final 11 minutes for that wild 61-58 home win over TCU, the Bears lost at West Virginia.

Big 12 co-champs Baylor and TCU were the first teams in the final playoff standings behind Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State — all who won conference championship games.

Just one team could go undefeated in the Big 12, the only of the five power conferences with a round-robin schedule and

looking to bounce back from its 2014 collapse, and Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue all are aiming to improve.

Some things to watch in the Big Ten this season: Going For Two In A Row: Ohio State has everything it needs to repeat as national champion. QBs Cardale Jones and Barrett have been there, done that; RB Elliott is a Heisman Trophy hopeful; and DL Joey Bosa could be the best defensive player in the country.

Harbaugh Hype: Harbaugh’s hiring should give Michigan a shot of confidence after it lost three home games for the second time in five years. The defense should be able to hold up its end, but the offense was one of the nation’s worst last year.

Top Passers: Michigan State’s Heisman candidate, Connor Cook, threw for 3,214 yards and 24 TDs last

season and is 23-3 as a starter. Ohio State’s Barrett passed for a league-high 34 touchdowns and 236 yards a game before he broke his ankle.

New Coordinators: Offense — Tim Drevno, Michigan; Danny Langsdorf, Nebraska; Ed Warinner, Ohio State; Ben McDaniels, Rutgers; Joe Rudolph, Wisconsin. Defense — Mike Phair (co-coordinator), Illinois; D.J. Durkin, Michigan; Harlon Barnett and Mike Tressel, Michigan State; Keith Dudzinski, Maryland; Mark Banker, Nebraska.

Hot Seats: Tim Beckman’s Illinois program was dogged in the offseason by allegations of player abuse, and he has a three-year Big Ten record of 4-20. Purdue’s Darrell Hazell has won four games in two seasons, and there’s nothing to suggest improvement.

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz is paid $4.1 million a year and under contract through 2020, but he’s 34-30 since 2010. Kevin Wilson’s Indiana defenses have allowed 471 yards and 36 points a game in his four seasons.

Predicted order of finish: EAST: Ohio State, Michigan State, Penn State, Michigan, Maryland, Rutgers, Indiana.

WEST: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue.

Dustin Johnson sets the pace at PGA Championship SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Not so surprising about the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday was Dustin Johnson.

He was leading.

Shaking off a double dose of disappointment in the

majors, Johnson breezed his way to a 6-under 66 at Whistling Straits and wound up with a one-shot lead over David Lingmerth. It was the fifth time in 13 rounds at the majors this year that Johnson had at least a share of the lead.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL no championship game.

TCU and Baylor play the Friday after Thanksgiving, not the second Saturday in October like last season.

That will be the Frogs’ regular season finale, while the Bears will still have left a home game against Texas.

“Some of you, I know, have Nov. 27 circled ... but I can assure you there will be a lot of great games between now and then,” said Bob Bowlsby, the league’s commissioner. “We don’t want to just be in the playoff. I think our league has always been about aspiring to win national championships.”

Texas won the league’s last national title 10 seasons ago, and Oklahoma was the champion in 2000.

Some things to watch in the Big 12 this season: Sooner Setup?: The last of Oklahoma’s eight Big 12 titles was in 2012 — making this the first time in coach Bob Stoops’ 17 seasons that the Sooners have gone consecutive years without a conference championship.

Three of their four league losses last year were by a combined eight points.

Take care of things early this season, and the Sooners could be set up for a run at a ninth title in November, when they play Baylor and TCU in consecutive games.

Captain Dante: Senior safety Dante Barnett is Kansas State’s most experienced defender, with 28 career starts. “He has made consistent, confident growth throughout his time,” coach Bill Snyder said. “With that

confidence comes the leadership he has been able to provide.”

Cowboys Comeback: Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy feels like the momentum is carrying over from how the Cowboys ended last season. They rallied in the final 5 minutes of regulation for an overtime victory at Oklahoma just to get bowl eligible after a five-game losing streak, then won the Cactus Bowl.

Since Good Starts: Iowa State and Texas Tech have had struggles since good starts under their coaches.

The Cyclones were 2-10 without a Big 12 win last season, and their last winning record was 7-6 in 2009, coach Paul Rhoads’ first season. Texas Tech is 5-13 since starting 7-0 in coach Kliff Kingsbury’s debut in 2013.

Extra Points: Texas will get tested before Big 12 play in its second season under coach Charlie Strong, with non-conference tilts against Notre Dame and California. ... West Virginia junior kicker Josh Lambert broke an NCAA record last season with 16 field goals of at least 40 yards. ... The league’s only new head coach is David Beaty at Kansas, where he twice previously was an assistant.

The Jayhawks were 4-48 in Big 12 games the past six seasons.

Predicted order of finish: TCU, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Texas, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Kansas.

Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 64 52 .552 — New York 62 51 .549 ½ Tampa Bay 58 56 .509 5 Baltimore 57 56 .504 5½ Boston 50 64 .439 13 Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 68 46 .596 — Minnesota 57 57 .500 11 Detroit 55 59 .482 13 Chicago 54 58 .482 13 Cleveland 53 60 .469 14½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 62 53 .539 — Los Angeles 60 54 .526 1½ Texas 56 57 .496 5 Seattle 54 61 .470 8 Oakland 51 65 .440 11½ Thursday’s Games Toronto 4, Oakland 2 Texas 6, Minnesota 5 N.Y. Yankees 8, Cleveland 6 L.A. Angels 7, Kansas City 6 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Oakland (Bassitt 1-4) 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 (Kluber 7-12) at Minnesota (May 8-7), 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.

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Seattle at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m.

Seattle at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 1:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 63 52 .548 — Washington 58 56 .509 4½ Atlanta 51 63 .447 11½ Miami 46 68 .404 16½ Philadelphia 46 69 .400 17 Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 73 41 .640 — Pittsburgh 66 46 .589 6 Chicago 65 48 .575 7½ Cincinnati 51 62 .451 21½ Milwaukee 48 68 .414 26 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 64 51 .557 — San Francisco 61 53 .535 2½ Arizona 56 57 .496 7 San Diego 54 61 .470 10 Colorado 47 66 .416 16 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 12, Colorado 3 Chicago Cubs 9, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 10, St. Louis 5 Cincinnati 10, L.A. Dodgers 3 San Francisco 3, Washington 1 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Happ 0-1) 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 (Koehler 8-9) 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 (Jo.Lamb 0-0) 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.

Saturday’s Games Arizona at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

Arizona at Atlanta, 12:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | Aug. 14, 2015 Sports Ohio State, Wisconsin in position to play for B10 title again

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By Eric Olson AP Football Writer The Big Ten East’s a beast.

Ohio State is loaded with returning talent and is the popular pick to return to the College Football Playoff to defend its national title.

Michigan State has won 24 games the past two seasons and four straight bowls.

Jim Harbaugh’s arrival in Ann Arbor shows Michigan is serious about making a quick resurgence, and Penn State looks to be on the rise under James Franklin.

The West, meanwhile, is in catch-up mode after Ohio State hammered Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten championship game. Wisconsin and Nebraska each has a new coach, Minnesota is out to prove it’s better than an eight-win program and Iowa is coming off losses in five of its last seven.

The Big Ten, as a whole, raised its profile last year.

Ohio State won the conference’s first national title since 2002 and the league had a 6-4 postseason record and three teams among the top 13 in the final polls.

“There is good energy,” commissioner Jim Delany said, “and we’re glad to be in the conversation.”

The Buckeyes are 24-0 in Big Ten regular-season games in three years under Urban Meyer. Their only loss to a

conference team came in the 2013 Big Ten title game, 3424 to Michigan State.

The Spartans squandered their opportunity against the Buckeyes last year, with their defense having no answer for J.T. Barrett and Ezekiel Elliott while losing 49-37 at home.

“Even if there isn’t a chip on our shoulder from people disrespecting us, there’s a chip on our shoulder from realizing we can do better and being disappointed in ourselves for not making it as far as we could, knowing that we had the potential to make it that far,” defensive lineman Shilique Calhoun said.

Harbaugh’s Wolverines are a recruiting cycle or two away from contending in the East.

Penn State and Rutgers are coming off bowl wins, Maryland will have a new quarterback and defensive coordinator after a solid Big Ten debut

season, and Indiana will be looking to move up with QB Nate Sudfeld’s return following a shoulder injury.

In the West, Paul Chryst takes over at Wisconsin and Mike Riley at Nebraska. Both inherit winning programs.

The Badgers lost national rushing leader Melvin Gordon, but there won’t be much drop off with Corey Clement.

Joel Stave is 21-7 as the starting quarterback.

At Nebraska, Tommy Armstrong Jr. will be a threeyear starter at quarterback.

The Cornhuskers need to settle on a replacement for three-time 1,000-yard rusher Ameer Abdullah and fix a defense that allowed more than 200 yards rushing against Big Ten opponents.

Minnesota has won eight games and beaten Nebraska two years in a row, and the Gophers could have one of the league’s best defenses. Iowa is

TCU, Baylor know how Big 12 can avoid another playoff snub

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer TCU coach Gary Patterson and Baylor’s Art Briles know a way for their teams and the Big 12 Conference to avoid being left out of the College Football Playoff again — go 12-0.

“Our key is to control our own destiny, and the best way to do that is to try to win them all,” Patterson said. “That’s what we’re going to try to get done. Then we’ll see how everything else falls.”

The Horned Frogs might pull that off with record-setting senior quarterback Trevone Boykin, an early Heisman Trophy front-runner. The Big 12’s top offensive player is among 10 returning starters after the Frogs averaged 47 points and 533 total yards in their new spread-out offense last year.

Baylor, the only team to beat TCU last season, returns 1,000-yard receivers Corey Coleman and KD Cannon, along with a 410-pound tight end who caught a TD in the Cotton Bowl. But two-year starting quarterback Bryce Petty is now with the New York Jets.

“If we’d have gone 120, there’s no doubt,” Briles said about last season’s playoff. “If we line up and we win 12 games this year, we’re going to be in the final four. I think you can put that in ink.”

A week after overcoming a 21-point deficit in the final 11 minutes for that wild 61-58 home win over TCU, the Bears lost at West Virginia.

Big 12 co-champs Baylor and TCU were the first teams in the final playoff standings behind Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State — all who won conference championship games.

Just one team could go undefeated in the Big 12, the only of the five power conferences with a round-robin schedule and

looking to bounce back from its 2014 collapse, and Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue all are aiming to improve.

Some things to watch in the Big Ten this season: Going For Two In A Row: Ohio State has everything it needs to repeat as national champion. QBs Cardale Jones and Barrett have been there, done that; RB Elliott is a Heisman Trophy hopeful; and DL Joey Bosa could be the best defensive player in the country.

Harbaugh Hype: Harbaugh’s hiring should give Michigan a shot of confidence after it lost three home games for the second time in five years. The defense should be able to hold up its end, but the offense was one of the nation’s worst last year.

Top Passers: Michigan State’s Heisman candidate, Connor Cook, threw for 3,214 yards and 24 TDs last

season and is 23-3 as a starter. Ohio State’s Barrett passed for a league-high 34 touchdowns and 236 yards a game before he broke his ankle.

New Coordinators: Offense — Tim Drevno, Michigan; Danny Langsdorf, Nebraska; Ed Warinner, Ohio State; Ben McDaniels, Rutgers; Joe Rudolph, Wisconsin. Defense — Mike Phair (co-coordinator), Illinois; D.J. Durkin, Michigan; Harlon Barnett and Mike Tressel, Michigan State; Keith Dudzinski, Maryland; Mark Banker, Nebraska.

Hot Seats: Tim Beckman’s Illinois program was dogged in the offseason by allegations of player abuse, and he has a three-year Big Ten record of 4-20. Purdue’s Darrell Hazell has won four games in two seasons, and there’s nothing to suggest improvement.

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz is paid $4.1 million a year and under contract through 2020, but he’s 34-30 since 2010. Kevin Wilson’s Indiana defenses have allowed 471 yards and 36 points a game in his four seasons.

Predicted order of finish: EAST: Ohio State, Michigan State, Penn State, Michigan, Maryland, Rutgers, Indiana.

WEST: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue.

Dustin Johnson sets the pace at PGA Championship SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Not so surprising about the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday was Dustin Johnson.

He was leading.

Shaking off a double dose of disappointment in the

majors, Johnson breezed his way to a 6-under 66 at Whistling Straits and wound up with a one-shot lead over David Lingmerth. It was the fifth time in 13 rounds at the majors this year that Johnson had at least a share of the lead.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL no championship game.

TCU and Baylor play the Friday after Thanksgiving, not the second Saturday in October like last season.

That will be the Frogs’ regular season finale, while the Bears will still have left a home game against Texas.

“Some of you, I know, have Nov. 27 circled ... but I can assure you there will be a lot of great games between now and then,” said Bob Bowlsby, the league’s commissioner. “We don’t want to just be in the playoff. I think our league has always been about aspiring to win national championships.”

Texas won the league’s last national title 10 seasons ago, and Oklahoma was the champion in 2000.

Some things to watch in the Big 12 this season: Sooner Setup?: The last of Oklahoma’s eight Big 12 titles was in 2012 — making this the first time in coach Bob Stoops’ 17 seasons that the Sooners have gone consecutive years without a conference championship.

Three of their four league losses last year were by a combined eight points.

Take care of things early this season, and the Sooners could be set up for a run at a ninth title in November, when they play Baylor and TCU in consecutive games.

Captain Dante: Senior safety Dante Barnett is Kansas State’s most experienced defender, with 28 career starts. “He has made consistent, confident growth throughout his time,” coach Bill Snyder said. “With that

confidence comes the leadership he has been able to provide.”

Cowboys Comeback: Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy feels like the momentum is carrying over from how the Cowboys ended last season. They rallied in the final 5 minutes of regulation for an overtime victory at Oklahoma just to get bowl eligible after a five-game losing streak, then won the Cactus Bowl.

Since Good Starts: Iowa State and Texas Tech have had struggles since good starts under their coaches.

The Cyclones were 2-10 without a Big 12 win last season, and their last winning record was 7-6 in 2009, coach Paul Rhoads’ first season. Texas Tech is 5-13 since starting 7-0 in coach Kliff Kingsbury’s debut in 2013.

Extra Points: Texas will get tested before Big 12 play in its second season under coach Charlie Strong, with non-conference tilts against Notre Dame and California. ... West Virginia junior kicker Josh Lambert broke an NCAA record last season with 16 field goals of at least 40 yards. ... The league’s only new head coach is David Beaty at Kansas, where he twice previously was an assistant.

The Jayhawks were 4-48 in Big 12 games the past six seasons.

Predicted order of finish: TCU, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Texas, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Kansas.

Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 64 52 .552 — New York 62 51 .549 ½ Tampa Bay 58 56 .509 5 Baltimore 57 56 .504 5½ Boston 50 64 .439 13 Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 68 46 .596 — Minnesota 57 57 .500 11 Detroit 55 59 .482 13 Chicago 54 58 .482 13 Cleveland 53 60 .469 14½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 62 53 .539 — Los Angeles 60 54 .526 1½ Texas 56 57 .496 5 Seattle 54 61 .470 8 Oakland 51 65 .440 11½ Thursday’s Games Toronto 4, Oakland 2 Texas 6, Minnesota 5 N.Y. Yankees 8, Cleveland 6 L.A. Angels 7, Kansas City 6 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Oakland (Bassitt 1-4) 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 (Kluber 7-12) at Minnesota (May 8-7), 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.

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Seattle at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m.

Seattle at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 1:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 63 52 .548 — Washington 58 56 .509 4½ Atlanta 51 63 .447 11½ Miami 46 68 .404 16½ Philadelphia 46 69 .400 17 Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 73 41 .640 — Pittsburgh 66 46 .589 6 Chicago 65 48 .575 7½ Cincinnati 51 62 .451 21½ Milwaukee 48 68 .414 26 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 64 51 .557 — San Francisco 61 53 .535 2½ Arizona 56 57 .496 7 San Diego 54 61 .470 10 Colorado 47 66 .416 16 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 12, Colorado 3 Chicago Cubs 9, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 10, St. Louis 5 Cincinnati 10, L.A. Dodgers 3 San Francisco 3, Washington 1 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Happ 0-1) 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 (Koehler 8-9) 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 (Jo.Lamb 0-0) 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.

Saturday’s Games Arizona at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

Arizona at Atlanta, 12:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

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including Mechanical and Electrical Construction.

Construction may begin immediately following Owner receipt and approval of required Bonds and Insurance. The Owner requires Project to be Substantially Complete on or before the 27th day of May, 2016.

The Board of Education will receive Bids before 2:00 PM on the 8th day of September, 2015 in the Emerson Hough Education Center Conference Room 135, 700 N. 4th Ave. E, Newton, Iowa 50208. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM on the 25th day of August, 2015 at the Administration Center site, 1302 1st Ave. West, Newton, Iowa 50208.

Bidding Documents may be examined online at www.beelineandblue.com and at: Davenport IA: McGraw Hill.

Digital plan room.

Des Moines IA: Master Builders of Iowa. Digital plan room.

Dubuque IA: Dubuque Builders Exchange, 197 Main Street.

Fort Dodge IA: Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce, 1406 Central Avenue.

Mason City IA: North Iowa Builders Exchange, 25 West State Street.

Norcross, GA: Reed Construction Data. Digital plan room.

Rochester MN: Builders Exchange of Rochester, 108 Elton Hills Lane NW. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Beeline + Blue, 2507 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312, 515-2441611 upon receipt of a refundable deposit, by cash or check in the amount of $100, or receipt of Master Builders Plans Request Card, for one set.

Any Bidder, upon returning the documents in good condition within 10 days of the public opening of bids, shall be returned the deposit in full.

Bidders will be required to provide security deposit in the form of a Bid Bond, cashiers or certified check, or certified share draft of a sum not less than 5 percent of the Base Price/Sum. Further consideration of the Bids received and award of contract or other action may be made by the Board of Education of the Newton Community School District upon proposals received in accordance law and plans and with specifications at its meeting to be held at 6:30 PM on the 14th day of September, 2015 in the Hough Education Emerson Center Conference Room 125, 700 N. 4th Ave. E, Newton, Iowa 50208.

Bids will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submission.

Bidders shall give preference to the use of Iowa domestic labor, and products and provisions produced or grown within the State of Iowa.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and waive informalities in Bidding.

By order of the Board of Education Newton Community School District Newton, Iowa By: Sheri Benson, Board President Attest: Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary/Business Manager August 14 & 21

Sunday Sales, Panda Garden, 106 1st St N, pending completion of dram coverage and staff approval.

7. Approve List Of Eligible Candidates For Police Chief Position 8.

Resolution levying assessments for costs of nuisance abatement and providing for the payment thereof (Schedule 15-8). Resolution No. 2015 - 190 adopted.

9. Resolution fixing the amounts to be assessed against individual private property for the abatement of nuisance violations (15-9). Resolution No. 2015 - 191 adopted.

10.

Resolution accepting completion of the 2014 Southeast Pump Station Improvements.

Resolution No. 2015 - 192 adopted.

11. Resolution ordering bids, approving plans, specifications and form of contract and notice to bidders, and ordering Clerk to publish notice and fixing a date for receiving same, and for a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Westwood Golf Course 9-Hole Automatic Irrigation Improvement Project. Resolution No. 2015 193 adopted.

12.

Resolution approving Telecommunications Licensing Agreement with Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc. Resolution No. 2015 - 194 adopted.

13. Approval of Bills AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Pro Tem Price stated this was the time and the place for a public hearing on a Resolution accepting purchase proposal for property at 615 South 4th Avenue East in Newton. There had been no written comments. Chambers, informed Council that Jim Skoken has made an offer to purchase the property for $1500. He is a high quality builder and proposes to build a 1200-1400 square foot house with a two car attached garage.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George, to close the public hearing. AYES: Five.

NAYS: None. Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter, to approve the Resolution. AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015-195 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Mullan to approve the third consideration on an ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title 2, Chapter 13, Article 2, Outside Parking and Storing of Trailers, Watercraft, and Motorhomes.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. The third consideration of the above ordinance was approved. Moved

by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to adopt the ordinance.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Ordinance 2251 was adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to approve the third consideration on an ordinance amending The Code Of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding stop signs at various intersections. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. The third consideration of the above ordinance was approved. Moved

by Chapé, seconded by Mullan to AYES: adopt the ordinance.

Five. NAYS: None. Ordinance 2252 was adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to approve the third consideration on an ordinance amending the Code Of Ordinances, City Of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 9, “Other Traffic Offenses Special Yields” by adding a yield sign at the intersection of south eleventh avenue east and east thirteenth south.

AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

The third consideration of the above ordinance was approved. Moved

by Chapé, seconded by George to adopt the ordinance. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Ordinance 2253 was adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Mullan to approve the third consideration on an ordinance of amending the Code Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 10, “Parking Offenses”, Section 11.1008 to restrict parking on a portion of the 600 block South Ninth Avenue West and the 300 block of 1st Street South.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. The third consideration of ordinance was the above Moved by Mullan, approved. seconded by Trotter to adopt the ordinance. AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Ordinance 2254 was adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to approve the third consideration on an ordinance of the code amending ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 3, Chapter 24, Article 11, “Transported Waste” by amending waste hauler licensing.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. The third consideration of the above ordinance was approved. Moved

by Chapé, seconded by Mullan to adopt the ordinance.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Ordinance 2255 was adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution Approving the purchase and installation of a bullet resistant window and walk-in access door for the front lobby of the Police Department.

Acting Chief Breckenridge indicated that the project would be funded through seized and forfeited funds.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 196 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Chapé to Introduce a Resolution accepting title to property located at 603 East 4th Street North in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 197 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution accepting title to property located at 315 East 12th Street South in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 198 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution approving the purchase of 415 North 4th Avenue East, Newton for the D&D Program. Chambers and Mel Duncan, Building Inspector, spoke on the proposed design plans provided by Jack Topp. Staff has been in contact with builders regarding the concept. This is the last piece in acquiring the property for the target housing development project. The plan fits in with the strategic purpose of providing quality housing.

AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 199 adopted.

There was no new business.

During old business Chapé asked for an update on the 1st Avenue Housing Project. NHDC will present information during the next council meeting.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Trotter, to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis CMC, City Clerk August 14

Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff vs.

JESSICA WODSTRCHILL AKA JESSICA L. WODSTRCHILL AND SPOUSE OF JESSICA WODSTRCHILL AKA JESSICA L. WODSTRCHILL, IF ANY Defendants EQUITY NO. EQCV119527 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $70,242.35 with interest at 6.375% per annum from and including September 1, 2014, on the promissory note executed by Jessica L. Wodstrchill aka Jessica Wodstrchill, a single person, and mortgage executed

by Jessica L. Wodstrchill aka Jessica Wodstrchill, a single person to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Jessica L. Defendants Wodstrchill aka Jessica Wodstrchill, a single person to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated December 15, 2006 recorded in Document 2006-00008068 in the Recorder's Office of Jasper County, Iowa, with said note dated December 15, 2006 on the following described property, to-wit: Lots "H" and "J" of Block "D" of West Newton, in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book "C" Page 80 in the Office of the Recorder of said County. and also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys' fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys' fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED WITHOUT FORECLOSURE REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER OF JUDGMENT ENTRY UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEOR TWO-FAMILY FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE BE ENTITLED TO WILL IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiff's attorneys are Petosa, Petosa & Boecker, LLP

by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, IA 50325, telephone number 515222-9400, facsimile number 515222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 17th day of September, 2015 and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Jasper County, at the Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. August 14, 21 and 28 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Education of the Newton Community School District, will receive sealed bids for Administration Center Remodel, consisting of remodeling a one-story building of masonry and steel totaling construction approximately 21,462 square feet, and associated site work.

Lump-sum bids will be received General Construction for including Mechanical and Electrical Construction.

Construction may begin immediately following Owner receipt and approval of required Bonds and Insurance. The Owner requires Project to be Substantially Complete on or before the 27th day of May, 2016.

The Board of Education will receive Bids before 2:00 PM on the 8th day of September, 2015 in the Emerson Hough Education Center Conference Room 135, 700 N. 4th Ave. E, Newton, Iowa 50208. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM on the 25th day of August, 2015 at the Administration Center site, 1302 1st Ave. West, Newton, Iowa 50208.

Bidding Documents may be online at examined www.beelineandblue.com and at: Davenport IA: McGraw Hill.

Digital plan room.

Des Moines IA: Master Builders of Iowa. Digital plan room.

Dubuque IA: Dubuque Builders Exchange, 197 Main Street.

Fort Dodge IA: Fort Dodge

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Education of the Community School Newton District will conduct a public hearing in the Emerson Hough Education Center Conference Room 125, 700 N. 4th Ave. E, Newton, Iowa 50208 at 6:45 PM on the 14th day of September, 2015 at which place and time any person interested may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specification or contract for, or cost of the Administration Center Remodel Project.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the Superintendent's Office and may be inspected by all interested parties.

By order of the Board of Education Newton Community School District Newton, Iowa By: Sheri Benson, Board President Attest: Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary/Business Manager August 14 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 03, 2015, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Pro Tem Price presided. Present Council Members: Price, George, Chapé, Trotter, Mullan. Absent: Otto Mayor Pro Tem Price asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no citizen participation.

Erin Chambers, Director of Planning & Zoning, updated Council on the Downtown Planning status. Public Meetings were held on the preliminary design. The guidelines were to provide the framework to honor the historic contexts within the downtown district. The City is also entering into some local grants for private property rehabilitation.

Proposed maps and photographs were presented to Council. There will be at least one more meeting to review the concept design.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Trotter, to approve consent agenda items 4-13.

4. July 20, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5. July 13, 2015 Crime Free Workshop Minutes 6. Approve Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Hy-Vee Gas, 1421 1st Ave E; Class B Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Kum & Go #47, 1708 S 8th Ave E; Class C Beer Permit & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Petro Stop, 404 S 11th Ave W; Class C Beer & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Casey's General Store #1911, 1018 1st Ave E; Class B Beer (includes Wine Coolers) & Sunday Sales, Panda Garden, 106 1st St N, pending completion of dram coverage and staff approval.

7. Approve List Of Eligible Candidates For Police Chief Position 8.

Resolution levying assessments for costs of abatement and nuisance providing for the payment thereof (Schedule 15-8). Resolution No. 2015 - 190 adopted.

9. Resolution fixing the amounts to be assessed against individual property for the private abatement of nuisance violations (15-9). Resolution No. 2015 - 191 adopted.

10.

Resolution accepting completion of the 2014 Southeast Pump Station Improvements.

Resolution No. 2015 - 192 adopted.

11. Resolution ordering bids, approving plans, specifications and form of contract and notice to bidders, and ordering Clerk to publish notice and fixing a date for receiving same, and for a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Westwood Golf Course 9-Hole Automatic Irrigation Improvement Project. Resolution No. 2015 193 adopted.

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GARAGE SALE Fri., Aug 14th: 10am-4pm Sat., Aug 15th: 9am-1pm Sofa, love seat, kitchen table & chairs, toys, name brand girls clothes – several sizes, lots of misc.

824 E. 18th St N. GARAGE SALE Thurs., Aug. 13: 8am-5pm Fri., Aug. 14: 8am-5pm Sat., Aug. 15: 8am-12pm Mens Trek bike, Tiffany lamps, home décor, bedding, name brand mens Polo shirts, file cabinet, tools, quilt rack, womens clothes, gadgets & more!

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GARAGE SALE Friday, Aug. 14: 9am-5pm Sat., Aug. 15: 9am-5pm Collector tins. Lots of Misc.

First time sale!

510 E. 26th St. S. Newton YARD SALE Fri., Aug. 14th: 10am-8pm Sat., Aug 15th: 8am-8pm Sun., Aug 16th: 8am-8pm Antiques, collectibles and handmade items, kitchen ware.

Weather permitting 622 S. 3rd Ave E. Southwest

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Chimney repair & removal.

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General Repairs

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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!

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

1606 1st Ave E., Newton DRIVERS: DO you have a CDL? Now Hiring No Experience Necessary Paid training, Earn $55,000+ ANNUALLY! Call: 888-497-1268 ATLAS HYDRAULICS IS looking to add Full-Time, 1st and 2nd shift Manufacturing Positions. Starting wage $12.00 plus differential with competitive benefits including 401k and profit sharing. Please apply at 1801 N. 19th Ave E. Newton, Iowa 50208.

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WANT CLEANING lady, reasonable, for 1 day – Aug. 17, 18, or 19. 641521-8450.

WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-5263050 or 641-521-1448.

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

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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.

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1&2 BR apts in Grinnell 2 BR apt in Newton 2&3 BR apts in Baxter Rental Assistance and Utility Allowance may be Available Onsite laundry No pets 877-932-1226 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com EMPLOYMENT

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.

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Newton Village Independent and Assisted Senior Housing is seeking to fill a rewarding position working with Seniors in our Assisted Living Community. Responsible for a 35 apartment assisted living community and a 9 apartment memory care wing.

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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

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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

*$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!

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) 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.

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 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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SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment with garage in Colfax. Newly updated. $585 per month. Gas and water paid. Onsite laundry.

Pets allowed with additional deposit. For more information, please call 515205-1415.

FOR LEASE: 2 bedroom house plus garage, 2 baths, appliances provided, newly remodeled, lawn care, pest control included, credit and personal references required. 421 S. 11th Ave. W. Newton. $750/ month. Teacher discount available. Call 515-2104142

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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.

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1952 DINNINGTON Hammock cord organ $350.

515-669-8608.

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

YARD MACHINE, self-propelled lawn mower, works just fine. $35. Sump pump 3 years old, ½ HP $70. McCulloch chain saws, 16” $50., 20” Timber Bear $150., Craftsman chain saw 18” $60. 641-7924664.

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

MANITOU II “Necky”, Tandem (21/2 person) kayak, Blue $575. 641-521-5977.

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

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

XBOX 360 Games - Several Call of Duty & Battlefield $15/each. Grand Theft Auto V $25. 515-313-7803.

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

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

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.

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

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

2003 BUICK Regal LS, 197k miles, runs great, new tires, power steering pump, gas gage not working, windows won't roll down, wiper problem. $1,650 641-831-4285

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It’s easy to see red flags when we’re less than thrilled with a situation to begin with.

It’s when we really want the situation to work out that we might choose to ignore a cosmic warning. That’s why the new Leo moon, nestled in darkness, suggests we get our own time away from the main action. Come back later, and you’ll see the light.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 14). The rituals you create with someone over the next 10 weeks will be the basis for bonds that last a lifetime.

So be fully aware of what you’re creating -- it will, in time, be called “your thing.”

Find a new one in the classifieds!

2005 JOHN Deere Lawn Mower, 18 horse V twin motor, only 270 hours. 54” deck. $2,000 OBO 515-321-2963

Check the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser or online at www.newtondailynews.com.

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

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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.

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

In September, you’ll share skills and build a legacy. Your income will grow. November brings the end of a feud and payment, too. Gemini and Scorpio people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 34, 2, 29, 15 and 14.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Life, like jazz, often happens best in the spaces between the notes. What you do while you’re waiting around -- and you will be waiting around this afternoon -- is more important than what you do while you’re doing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Where you live shapes

2009 SATURN Hybrid Vue, excellent condition. 60K miles, Kelley Blue Book $9,500. Make offer. Must sell! 641-792-8220

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

2001 CHEVY Silverado Pickup. 4 whl drive, extended box w/ liner. Only 90k miles. Runs great, good tires but rusty. $3,000 641-831-4285

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

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. everything you do, experience, learn -- it shapes who you are. You’ll consider this very carefully even through today’s busyness. Is this the right place for you?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Fortune favors you. You’ll wind up in the right place at the right moment, standing next to the right person, and all on a good hair day. It doesn’t get much luckier than that.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Satisfaction happens on a mental level. What fulfills one person won’t fulfill another.

Cluing in to the appetites of the people around you will also clue you in to a new way of making money.

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 93 CADILLAC Deville, FWD, Sapphire blue with leather, less 48,000 miles, never on gravel. $6500.

Firm. 641-521-3822.

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

Trailer hitch included. $24,000. 641-792-9652 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your usually temperate mood will be interrupted by someone who sets your heart on fire with passionate energy. What you do after that, you’ll do like a rock star.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Soul searching is on the menu.

It is only through knowing our truest feelings, where our heart is holding on, where it’s longing to let go, that we can we reach the aspirations of our higher self.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

There’s much you can learn from a pet. The things that interest a different species are outside of your usual observation. When you try to understand the world through them,

your own world expands.

right about now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Why is it that you seldom see your favorite people? Here’s a theory: Maybe you want to keep them that way. Otherwise, as the adage goes, familiarity might breed contempt.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What allows you to enjoy the flurry of activity around you is that you know you don’t have to get caught up in it. The detachment you feel makes you a calm, amused observer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Share what you’re doing with others, and more importantly, share what you’d like to be doing. The ones you share with will have connections that will help you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your sense of humor and self-assurance will draw expressive people to you. Good.

You need a demonstration of appreciation and affection

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Should you lower your expectations? Not yet, because some of your people will rise to the occasion. There will be a happy balance between what you expect and what you receive out of relationships.

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