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Hoebelheinrich retiring after 33 years serving Newton

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News After 33 years of serving the Newton Community, Police Chief Jeff Hoebelheinrich is retiring his badge. Hoebelheinrich is leaving the job he always wanted in the city where he first wore that badge.

“I think I was always interested in being a police officer. As a young boy I enjoyed playing the good guys and the bad guys,” Hoebelheinrich said. “I remember my grandma once said ‘we knew when you grew up you were going to do something where you always had a gun in your hand.’”

Hoebelheinrich grew up in Council Bluffs where he graduated high school. He then headed east to Davenport where he attended St. Ambrose University and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Along the way he also met the woman who would become his wife.

Following graduation Hoebelheinrich began looking for job openings, scanning newspapers around the state for any leads.

Newton happened to have a position available and was the perfect location for his new family, right in the middle of the state.

“It was the first place to offer me a job. I tested a couple of places but they offered first, so I came here. I didn’t know if I would stay

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NFD obtains largest appropriation yet from federal grant Funding will help purchase tanker truck

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When a crew of firefighters pulls up to a fire, the last thing that should be on anyone’s mind is whether a department’s aging tanker truck is up to the task.

That’s a sentiment apparently shared by the Department of Homeland Security regarding Newton, as it recently announced its annual awardees in its Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.

The Newton Fire Department will receive a grant of $235,000 — $223,250 from federal funds and $11,750 from the City of Newton.

The matched-grant program requires cities to kick in 5 percent,

while federal funds make up 95 percent of each grant.

“The Newton Fire Department has a great track record in applying for — and receiving — funds from this program,” Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik said. “This program has funded projects like the automatic fire sprinkler system, new turnout gear, new self-contained breathing apparatus, a vehicle exhaust extraction system, and much more.”

The current award — technically called a fiscal-year 2014 award

by Homeland Security — is for the purchase of a tanker/pumper truck. Wellik said the department has been applying for this grant for that past eight years, and was denied each time.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Police Chief Jeff Hoebelheinrich started his career as an officer in Newton and on Sept. 1 it will conclude with his retirement after 33 years of protecting and serving the citizens of Newton.

here my whole life but I’m really glad I did.

It’s been a great city to raise my kids in,” Hoebelheinrich said.

After moving to Newton in 1982, Hoebelheinrich began work in the department, with his first weeks on the job much different than what the officers he hires now experience.

“When I first went out on the street, there wasn’t even a field training program, I just rode

around with an officer for three weeks then I was by myself. I hadn’t even been to the police academy yet,” Hoebelheinrich said. “Now you’ll ride around with a field training officer with a regimented program for 12 weeks and you go to the academy for 12 weeks before you are even allowed on your own.”

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Retirement Coffee The City of Newton and Newton Police Department invites community members to join Police Chief Jeff Hoebelheinrich for a retirement coffee from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Newton City Hall Atrium.

Hometown superheroes Kate Malott/Daily News More than 30 tenors, bass, sopranos and altos gather for choir practice Wednesday evening at the First United Methodist Church in Newton. The collective choir made from five of the downtown churches practice for the Worship Downtown and Rally Day Sunday.

Colfax Mineral Springs Days 2015 Friday, Aug. 28 • Colfax Library Book Sale, 2 to 6 p.m.

• Magician and Balloon Artist; Colfax Library 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Spaghetti Dinner; Colfax Senior Center, free will donation, 5 to 7 p.m.

• Street Dance; $2 West Howard Street, 8 p.m. to midnight • Beer Garden; West Howard Street, 8 p.m. to midnight • Lonesome Road Country Band; West Howard Street, 8 p.m. to Midnight • Gladiator Jousting; West Howard Street, 8 p.m. to Midnight • Dunk Tank; West Howard Street, 8 p.m. to Midnight

Five downtown churches to host family event Outdoor service, many activities scheduled for Sunday

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News Mike Mendenhall/Jasper County Tribune Colfax veterans and senior citizens will host the annual Mineral Springs Days spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Colfax Senior Citizen’s Center at 1 E. Howard St. Pictured from left: Randy Marchant, Owen Williams, Bill Brown, Keith Reed, Harold Hill, Lucille Millburn, Francis Millburn and Andy Conn. Friday and Saturday’s Mineral Springs Days celebration will feature a comic book superhero theme, a tribute to “hometown heroes” and the annual demolition derby at the Jasper County Fairgrounds.

Howard Street, $6 or $5 Saturday, Aug. 29 plus item for food pan• Competitive Kids try, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Superhero Activi“Artists Assemble” ties with prizes; West Sidewalk Chalk Art

Contest; 9 to 11 a.m.

Peter Parker Spelling Bee; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Web-slinger Challenge; 1 to 2 p.m.

Caped Crusader Costume Contest; 2 to 3 p.m.

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Five downtown churches have joined forces to provide its congregations an uplifting morning of worship, a place for family fun and a free luncheon.

First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, First Lutheran Church,

Congregational United Church of Christ and the Salvation Army are hosting a special Worship Downtown and Rally Day. The outdoor block party event will begin with a combined worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of North Third Avenue East in Newton.

The idea originated during a regular planning meeting about the newly organized Youth Downtown group.

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Fitness Courses Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

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

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

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

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

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

Boot Camp with Chad Sept. 28 to Oct. 30 or Nov. 9 to Dec. 11 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays — 5:15 to 6:15 a.m.

Led by longtime instructor Chad Robson, this class combines intervals of cardio drills and muscle conditioning exercises to provide you with the ultimate circuit workout. Classes may use jump ropes, stairs, free weights and even a little healthy competition. Cost is $25 for YMCA members or $40 for non-members.

File Photo Hummus is a bean spread served with fresh vegetables or bread. Hummus, shown above, along with salsa, yogurt and fruits are great items to buy to stock the fridge.

Mini-Fridge Makeover

By Emily Ring RD, LD Newton Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian The mini-fridge is an essential appliance for college living.

But with limited space, it is crucial to fill it with healthy staples that will provide numerous meals and snacks to fuel those early morning classes and latenight study sessions.

Plan your grocery shopping trip around MyPlate recommendations. Start with fruits and vegetables for quick snacks or meal add-ons — pre-washed and pre-cut vegetables are convenient and fruits of all kinds fit, but be sure to avoid added sugar. Fill the fridge with lean proteins, such as eggs, turkey pepperoni or peanut and other nut butters. Dairy foods including low-fat cheese, milk and yogurt can round out a meal or snack. And pick up healthy whole grains such as whole wheat bread, oats, crackers, tortilla chips, low-fat popcorn and microwavable rice cups.

With a plan and a wellstocked mini-fridge, there is no

excuse for not having a healthy meal or snack on hand. The following list from USDA’s choosemyplate.gov will kickstart your grocery list.

10 healthy choices to keep in your dorm mini-fridge 1. Low-fat cheese — eat as a snack or on a sandwich 2. Vegetables — choose a wide variety and pair with a dip like hummus or peanut butter 3. Fruit — fresh, frozen, dried and canned will work but avoid added sugars 4. Water — try water before sugary drinks or add a flavor packet for a new taste 5. Nuts and nut butters — use on a sandwich, as a snack or as a dip for fruits and veggies 6. Eggs — if you’ve got a microwave, then you have a quick and easy breakfast 7. Milk and yogurt — choose fat-free or low-fat milk and yogurt 8. Hummus — this bean spread is perfect as a veggie dip and on sandwiches or crackers 9. Salsa — a great way to add

veggies to your day, salsa pairs well with whole-grain chips or tortilla chips 10. Use the Nutrition Facts Panel — helpful for monitoring sugar, fat, calories and serving size Try this recipe for Chocolate Banana Grahams to help treat that hunger on a study break.

It’s an excellent way to satisfy a sweet tooth and get some well needed nutrition.

Chocolate Banana Grahams Serves 1.

All you need: 1 square graham cracker, broken into two rectangles 1/2 tsp Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spread, divided 2 slices banana, about 2 inches long 1/2 tsp sweetened shredded coconut, toasted if desired, divided All you do: Nutrition Facts per serving: 71 calories, 2g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 1g protein.

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

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

Kid’s Strength, Speed and Agility Training Sept. 29 to Oct. 22, third through sixth grade Tuesdays and Thursdays — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This training system is designed for athletes that are motivated to maximize their ability to swiftly move and control their body with the intended purpose of improving their athletic performance on the field, court and track. Cost is $20 for YMCA members and $40 for non-members.

YMCA to host annual Turkey Trot 5K Nov. 14 Newton Daily News The Newton YMCA, along with Lauterbach Buick/GMC and Newton Clinic, will host its annual Turkey Trot 5K at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at the YMCA courtyard, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

The road race is a fun run which supports the YMCA programs and offers participants the opportunity to win a turkey and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Registration cost for those who sign-up before Oct. 31 is $20 for YMCA members or $30 for non-members. Participants will receive a long-sleeve dri fit shirt when registered by Oct 31. To register, visit the Newton YMCA. Runners 17 and younger must have a parent signature to participate.

Packet pick-up will be available noon to 9 p.m.

Nov. 13 and 7:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Newton YMCA.

Skiff provides $1.5 million in community benefits Newton Daily News Skiff Medical Center provides $1,513,610 in community benefits to Jasper County, according to a recently completed assessment of those programs and services. That amount, based on figures from the 2014 fiscal year, includes $1,236,131 in uncompensated care and $252,858 in free or discounted community benefits Skiff specifically implemented to help Jas-

per County residents.

Community benefits are activities designed to improve health status and increase access to health care. Along with uncompensated care (which includes both charity care and bad debt), community benefits include such services and programs as health screenings, educational services, support groups, counseling, immunizations, nutritional services and transportation programs.

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The results for Skiff are included in a statewide report by the Iowa Hospital Association that shows Iowa hospitals provided community benefits in 2014 valued at more than $1.2 billion, including more than $289 million in charity care.

The programs and services accounted for in the survey were implemented in direct response to the needs of individual communities as well as entire counties and regions. Accord-

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These efforts, along with IHA’s ongoing advocacy to create fairer payment methodologies from Medicare and Medicaid, help ensure the financial stability of hospitals, making it possible for them to provide the services and programs most needed by their communities.

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Local News Grant Continued from Page 1A Council approved the purchase of both a rescue engine and tanker costing nearly a combined $700,000 as part of a bonding project. Wellik said the fire department is communicating with the grant administrators

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in an effort to use the grant funds to pay off the bonds issued for the vehicle.

The total for this year’s grant is the largest of the nine grants Newton has received in the 15-year history of the grant, in dollars. For the FY07 cycle, Wellik said, the department received a total of $211,000 — $200,450

ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM Grants for the Newton Fire Department, including city matching Year FY03 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY13 FY14 Total

Total grant $57,214 $49,730 $211,000 $31,400 $57,252 $46,000 $11,000 $80,00 $235,000 $778,596

Federal $51,493 $44,757 $200,450 $29,830 $54,390 $43,700 $10,450 $76,000 $223,250 $511,070

Retirement Continued from Page 1A the force, he was promoted to a sergeant, then in 1995 was named a lieutenant. Two years later, Hoebelheinrich had one of his most memorable experience as an officer when he got stabbed in the arm.

“There was a gentleman that was in an apartment complex that was tearing it up and they weren’t sure if he was hurting someone else or if he was hurting himself,” Hoebelheinrich said. “When we got there he quieted down and we wanted to make sure he was OK. As we opened the door he was on the other side with a knife and stabbed me in the arm. We were able to resolve that with no one else getting hurt and we did arrest the guy and he was charged. I can laugh about it now because everything turned out just fine.”

Following the incident, Hoebelheinrich had surgery on the wound and was off work for three months. Many people told him that he could retire after the injury, but he said he loved being a police officer and there was no way he would turn his back on his career.

Hoebelheinrich stayed busy as a police officer and made his rounds

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File Photo The Newton Fire Department recently received news about a huge grant that will allow the department to purchase a new tanker truck to fight fires like this one, which happened earlier this year. This year’s Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program will provide Newton with $223,250 in federal grant money.

from the AFG fund and a matching $10,550 from the city.

“That (FY07) grant funded the purchase of

in every section of the department he could. Six years ago, with the acting police chief leaving, he decided to throw his hat in for what would be the final position of his career.

“When I was at the police department I never just wanted to stay and do one thing. I worked in the accreditation office, I moved to our investigation bureau and supervised investigators as well as the drug task force. So I’ve done just about all of the jobs, except for the school resource officer.”

The natural progression was to police chief, he said.

“You never know if that is where you want to be or not and I guess it was OK, we all survived,” Hoebelheinrich joked.

With his final day approaching, the chief said he really appreciates all of the support he has received from the community.

“The community has been outstanding for us. They have been with us and helped us solve crimes and we couldn’t do it without them,” he said.

He is also confident in his successor, Lt. Rob Burdess.

“He’s got a lot of education, he is a smart guy and I know he is going to do a good job,” Hoebelheinrich said. “I think the department is in good hands and he will move them forward and move on

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25 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the department,” Wellik said. “Each of these units cost $5,000

beyond what I have done.”

City Administrator Bob Knabel worked with Hoebelheinrich for the past three and a half years and said what stands out about the chief is his commitment, dedication and loyalty to the city, the department and the community.

“He always presented a professional image and was always cognoscente of his responsibilities and his demeanor,” Knabel said. “I really enjoyed working with Jeff.

He always had good ideas and that is something you always like to see.”

As for what he plans to do in retirement, Hoebelheinrich said he wants to continue to help people.

This summer he went along with a group of kids from his church to Detroit on a mission trip to help the less fortunate.

“I think that is what I would like to be able to do. To help out people on mission trips because I have been fortunate,” Hoebelheinrich said.

He also looks forward to watching his four children continue to grow and build their own lives.

And after 33 years of busy mornings at the office, he’s going to get up, read the newspaper and enjoy his coffee before starting his day.

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

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Rally Continued from Page 1A “We thought it would be a way to encourage the partner congregations to offer greater support to this new youth ministry that is open to all regardless of church affiliation. The purpose of this Worship Downtown and Rally Day is simply to join together — to come together to worship, to break bread, and to have a great time,” the Rev. Jessica Petersen said.

Following the morning church service will be a festivity of family fun and fare as organizers will provide hot dogs, side dishes, salads, desserts and drinks to those in attendance.

There will also be plenty of activities for churchgoers, especially those with children, to enjoy and participate in.

“I am attending because I think it is a great way to kick off the school year as church families,” First Lutheran Church member Robyn Friedman said. “I have always loved Rally Day at our church and this year it is even bigger and better since we are combining worship and post worship activities with the other four churches. My whole family is looking forward to the giant worship service on the street and the carnival activities afterwards, too.”

A bounce house, dunk tank, cotton candy, a sock puppet craft, face painting, sidewalk chalk, watermelon seed spitting contest, photo booth area, bean bag toss, ladder golf, Bingo, balloon twisters and music are listed activities for children of all ages.

“It’s going to hopefully encourage youth as much as anybody,” First United Methodist Church member Dick Thomas said.

All events will be along North Third Avenue East as well as on the properties of the participating congregations. Organizers recommend attendees bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and/or sunscreen, as shaded areas are limited.

In the case of rain, worship and activities will be moved inside of First United Methodist Church. This event is free and open to the public.

“I think it is amazing that these five pastors have been able to work together so well to pull an event like this off with five separate church bodies and I am excited to see the finished result of all their work,” Friedman said.

“We can do wonderful things when we work together; we are all followers of Jesus after all,” Petersen said.

Contact Kate Malott at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or kmalott@newtondailynews.com

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U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack sent out a news release about the grant, along with his comments. He said AFG grant funds can be used for a myriad of needs, including new protective equipment, health and safety modifications to stations and training for emergency personnel.

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By Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer

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New Jersey Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie is not worried about the recent volatility in China’s economy. That’s what he told prospective voters Saturday during his seven-hour visit to the Iowa State Fair.

Monday, China’s Shanghai Composite Index tanked and fell an additional 7.6 percent on Tuesday. This caused a nose dive at the NYSE when trading began Monday morning. Stocks did rebound from the initial dive, but they have not been quick to rise since the initial dip.

The average American worker’s pension funds and 401Ks are affected by these swings, as most are invested in U.S. and global markets. It could mean a chuck on change in the retirement account.

John McCormick of Bloomberg Politics quoted

Christie Saturday saying “To strengthen our economy, we don’t need to worry about China. We need to worry about what’s happening in the United States of America. Our taxes are too high, the tax code is rigged for the rich — not for everyday working folks.”

Christie is correct when he said the United States needs to be vigilant of growing Chinese and Russian militaries. Instability or tensions in Asia would effect our allies like South Korea and Japan, but this issue can also affect global trade. The U.S. needs to multi-task.

As a country, the U.S. cannot only think globally on issues of homeland defense or counter terrorism. As Monday’s market crash shows, our economic fates are intertwined and not just with China. If the NSE of India, the Nikkei in Japan or the DAX in

Germany fell considerably due to a natural disaster or drop in commodity prices, U.S. markets would react accordingly. We are connected to emerging and developed markets worldwide.

China is one of our largest trading partners in commodities and other goods. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, China imported $123.5 billion in U.S. goods in 2014. The U.S. imported $466.75 billion in Chinese goods during the same time frame. As the Chinese government adjusts the value of its currency to stem ebbs and flows in its economy, it creates great unpredictability for the U.S. The country also holds the second largest amount of U.S. debt — $1.2237 trillion based off figures released by the U.S. Treasury department in April.

Although they were recently overtaken by Japan as the larg-

est holder of U.S. debt — Japan now holds $1.2244 trillion based on the same report — China’s loans could still build a lot of roads and bridges and produce social security payouts.

China holds nearly 1/6 of the world’s population at roughly 1.65 billion. Although reports show that growth has slowed, that’s enough people to keep them around for a while and in a powerful position globally.

As presidential candidates barbecue and stump their way around the state, China’s recent woes should be a topic of conversation. It may not bring sound bites, but it could be a big question mark for the next man or woman to sit in the Oval Office.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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By Stacey Y. Abrams and Kathy Hawken On Aug. 26, 1920 the 19th amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote, officially became part of the United States Constitution. The anniversary of this historic achievement deserves recognition, celebration and a tremendous “thank you” to those brave women who faced ridicule, beatings, starvation, torture and false imprisonment so that women today could exercise their right to cast a ballot. Yet, 95 years later, equality continues to elude many women.

The right to vote armed women with a critical weapon in the fight for equality. However, the persistence of economic policies that degrade the value of women’s work, damages the access to fair labor and cripple career promotion undermines that promise of equality. The litany of challenges is daunting: low wages, cuts in public services, pregnancy discrimination and access to health care remain substantial obstacles to women, particularly women of color and working class women.

We must work harder to ensure equality for all women. State legislatures are often the first line of access — for it was there that the women in the U.S. first received the right to vote. We must leverage these bodies of justice to ensure that women and their families continue to improve their opportunities.

We can pass real policies that

will improve the lives of women and their families and make meaningful progress toward equality, but it won’t happen unless everybody — elected officials, voters, men and women, demand change. We need not debate whether one party or another has done more to help or harm women. If we work together, across party lines and toward a common good, we can take the actions necessary to advance policies that will make women’s lives better.

By standing united to address the barriers in the areas of economic policy and women’s health, women across our country will benefit every day. Adopting paid leave policies, ending pregnancy discrimination and expanding Medicaid for the working poor reflect the core value of women’s contribution to our economy and to our success. We don’t have to wait for Congress to act. In legislatures everywhere, we can deliver our own victories.

Progress has been stalled for far too long. The millions of women who are working both inside and outside the home to support themselves and their families should demand action and not rest until changes are made. With their voices raised, women can show that they care much more about the concrete actions that legislators take than about fruitless political debates and restrictive policies that stand in the way of women making progress in our state, leaving families worse off than they are now.

When we talk to the women in our districts, the issues they care most about vary; but the message is loud and clear: they want to see an end to the partisan bickering and political bank shots.

They want to see policies that reflect our values, an economy that works for all families, and real progress for everyone in our state.

It took 72 years of campaigning for women to win the right to vote. Since then, 95 years have passed. The new gender gap is not in voting. It lies in pay, promotions, healthcare and retirement. Too few women hold leadership roles in elected offices, the courts and boardrooms. We need to pick up the pace of change substantially, if we want to reach parity in the near future. We not only need leaders who will do the right thing, we also need them to take action now to build a more equitable future.

Ultimately, fulfilling the promise of the 19th amendment will take more voices and votes from women and men, asking each elected officials to stop focusing on wedge issues that divide us.

It’s time for us all to stand with women and demand that they take action on policies that will help ensure equality for all.

Rep. Stacey Y. Abrams is the Georgia House Minority Leader, the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly.

Rep. Kathy Hawken is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 46. She was first elected to the chamber in 1996.

Kenny Greer and Sharon Cook, of Salem, are at it again. Not content w i t h t h e replica of a Dutch Windm i l l t h e y built in t h e i r By Curt Swarm y a r d , Guest Columnist complete with 86 handmade tulips that wave in the breeze, Sharon told Kenny she wanted a gnome home — because she hadn’t had a dollhouse as a child.

She loves gnomes, and has collected more than 100 of them. A large tree that had to be removed from the front of their house made an ideal location for the gnome home. Then, a vacation in Michigan earlier this year to visit a working Dutch Windmill, the purchase of more gnome statuettes, from 3 feet to 3.5 feet tall, and the challenge was on for Kenny.

He loves challenges.

Kenny spent three weeks this May completely engrossed in the construction of his latest work of art. A detail person, Kenny fabricated many of the objects in the gnome home, right down to the spiral staircase, fireplace — even the split logs in the wood box.

There’s a front door, back door, sliding-glass door and the whole top of the gnome home lifts up so you can look inside. Some of the purchased antique dollhouse furniture include an old-fashioned wooden ice-chest, cuckoo clock and wood stove.

Kenny cut a miniature moose in half for a moose head on the wall. He used the body and feet of the moose to make an end table. No fooling. There are five lights on the inside, and five on the outside of the gnome home. It lights

up at night until 11:30 p.m. A timer turns the lights on and off. A solar light on top of the gnome home rotates through four different colors. You have got to see it.

This gnome home is current with the times.

It has a deck and swimming pool. Clevis swims in the swimming pool.

You must ask why he is named “Clevis.”

So, what’s the next project for Sharon and Kenny? Let’s see, they have a Dutch Windmill, a gnome home and a pool with fountain. Barn rock from an old barn was used for the construction of the pool. For their backyard, they’re planning a pond with a lighthouse and steamboat. I’m serious. Kenny has already made the air horn for the steamboat. He loves to show it off, giving it a blast of air from his air compressor, the sound echoing throughout Salem.

“Kenny’s at it again,” the neighbors chuckle.

Like the riverboats of old, the air horn has that long, low, throaty sound.

If you want an insight into the personality of Kenny Greer, ask to see his shop. He’s rather sheepish about letting people see it. Contrary to their neat-as-a-pin yard, the workshop is a mess — true sign of genius.

Drop in and see for yourself. Sharon and Kenny love to show off their handiwork. An electric eye on their gate lets them know when visitors arrive. A camera in the house keeps watch on the windmill.

They need to know what direction the wind is blowing so they can rotate the windmill.

Did I mention the solar-powered humming birds flitting amongst the flowers?

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

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Newton Public Library accredited Newton Daily News Iowa Library Services has announced that the Newton Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Fifth Edition.”

Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. Of Iowa’s 544 public libraries, 351 — including the Newton Public Library — are accredited. The Newton Public Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staff-

ing, library collection, services, public relations, access and facilities. The accreditation is valid through June 30, 2018.

Iowa’s accredited public libraries are recognized for being responsive to their communities and for exhibiting excellence in their provision of library services. More than two-thirds of all Iowans have active public library cards. Iowa libraries play key roles in workforce and economic development, lifelong learning and e-government activities. Iowans use their libraries to find jobs, do homework, locate a good book to read, research medical conditions, access government information and more.

Accredited libraries receive a higher rate of compensation through Iowa Library Services’ Enrich Iowa program. They also receive a Certificate of Accreditation signed by Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, State Librarian Michael Scott, and Iowa Commission of Libraries Chairperson Brandie Ledford.

“The director and board of trustees of the Newton Public Library and the City of Newton are to be commended for this achievement and their commitment to excellence in public library services for their community,” State Library Consultant Michael Scott said.

Monarch Madness at Neal Smith NWR Sept. 12 Newton Daily News It is that time of year again, when the monarch butterflies are heading south for the winter.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will be celebrating this migration with a special event called Monarch Madness from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 12. During this event, participants will help Refuge staff

catch, tag and release monarch butterflies.

This event is free and open to the public of all ages. Nets can be barrowed or you can bring along your own.

No prior experience is necessary but, space is limited, so register soon. To register, please contact the Refuge at 515-994-3400 or Brianna_Patrick@fws.gov.

Monarch Madness is a fun and wonder-

ful way to learn more about monarch butterflies and to help scientific research. Some monarchs migrate from Canada all the way to Mexico to live out the winter before returning north for the summer months.

Researchers still have many unanswered questions about how monarchs complete this amazing feat. Tagging monarchs helps scientists answer

these questions, track monarch migration, and learn more about their migration and habitat needs.

Schedule of events: • 9 a.m. Check In for Pre-registered Volunteers • 9:15 a.m. Introduction and Monarch Talk • 9:30 a.m. Break into groups to tag butterflies • 11 a.m. Find out how many butterflies were tagged.

Competitions for Iowa artists inspired by themes from ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ Des Moines Performing Arts, in partnership with “The Bridges of Madison County,” is creating experiences for Iowans that go beyond the stage.

Both competitions are free to enter.

The World Inside A Frame Photography Competition & Exhibit In partnership with the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival organizers, Des Moines Performing Arts invites Iowa-based photographers, both amateur and professional, to submit original photographs that capture the beauty of Iowa’s landscapes and the historic Madison County covered bridges. Reviewed by a panel of professionals, photographs will be selected and curated at two gallery exhibitions.

Here is important information about “The World Inside a Frame” Photography Competition and Exhibit: Divisions — Adult (Over the age of 18) and Youth (Ages 18 and under).

Categories — Landscape; Architecture; People and animals; Home; and Immigration.

Multiple Entries — Each photographer can enter up to five pho-

tos. There is a limit of one photo per category.

Submission Entry Deadline — All photos must be submitted online at www.DesMoinesPerformingArts.org/Bridges by 5 p.m.

Sept. 21.

Interested photographers can review the complete list of entry rules and other information for “The World Inside a Frame” Photography Competition and Exhibit by visiting www.DesMoinesPerformingArts.org/Bridges.

Contact Sarah Bannon at sarahb@ DesMoinesPerformingArts.org or 515-246-2358.

Bridges Covered Music Competition and Concert Iowa-based musicians, both amateur and professional, are invited to submit their own artistic take on one of composer Jason Robert Brown’s songs from “The Bridges of Madison County.” From choral arrangements, jazz renditions, to hip-hop interpretations and all genres in between, local musicians are encouraged to bring their creativity and unique style to this celebrated score. Reviewed by a panel of theater and music professionals, the top submissions will be given two public platforms.

Divisions — Adult (Ages 25

LifeServe to host Kellogg blood drive LifeServe Blood Drive in Kellogg, sponsored by the Kellogg Lions Club, will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Cabin in Holmdahl Park in Kellogg. To make an appointment, or to change an appointment if needed, call Marilyn Berthelsen at 641-526-3287.

and older) and Young Artist (Ages 24 and under).

Eligible Songs • “To Build a Home” • “Temporarily Lost” • “What Do You Call a Man Like That” • “Another Life” • “Wondering” • “The World Inside a Frame” • “Falling Into You” • “Almost Real” • “Before and After You”/”One Second and a Million Miles” • “When I’m Gone” • “It All Fades Away” • “Always Better” Multiple Entries — Each musician or unique ensemble can enter up to three submissions. There is a limit of one submission per eligible song.

Submission and Entry Deadline — All music entries must be submitted online at www.

DesMoinesPerformingArts.org/ Bridges by 5 p.m. Oct.12.

Interested musicians can review the complete list of entry rules and other information for “Bridges Covered” Competition and Concert by visiting www.DesMoinesPerformingArts.org/Bridges.

Contact Sarah Bannon at sarahb@ DesMoinesPerformingArts.org or 515-246-2358.

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Monday Beef patty in brown gravy, whipped potatoes,

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• The Newton Daily News and the League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Newton Council Chambers, located inside City Hall, 101 W. Fourth St. S. All four candidates, Bill Perrenoud, Josh Cantu, Ann Leonard and Donna Cook, will be in attendance.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• NHS Class of 1958 will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at PJ Deli’s at the southeast corner of the Newton Square. Meet for coffee and fellowship.

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

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

• Mineral Springs Days spaghetti dinner will begin at 5 p.m. Friday in Downtown Colfax, located at the senior center. This meal is available with free will donation. A street dance and Lonesome Road concert will start at 8 p.m. on West Howard Street. Admission $2.

• Live music will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Rock Creek State Park, 5627 Rock Creek E. St. in Kellogg. The featured band will be Lincoln Highway, performing next to the boat dock and concession stand. Freewill offering for the band.

• Kerri Brenner Memorial Golf Tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Colfax Country Club. Tee times are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All proceeds will go towards scholarships for the Colfax-Mingo High School graduating seniors.

Call Colfax Country Club at 515-674-3776 to reserve your spot.

• Mineral Springs Days will begin at 9 a.m.

Saturday in Downtown Colfax. Events include: kids superhero activities, “Artists Assemble” sidewalk chalk art contest, Peter Parker Spelling Bee, “Colfax Caped Crusader” costume contest and a demolition derby at the county fairgrounds.

• Coffee with a Cop will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Hy-Vee Market Cafe, 1501 First Ave. E. in Newton. All county residents are invited to attend. Officers from Newton Police Department and Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office will come together with community members in an informal setting to discuss issues, build relationships and drink coffee. Contact Acting Police Chief Wes Breckenridge with questions at 641-791-0850.

• Newton Downtown Mini Golf Event will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Downtown Newton.

The event features nine Main Street District businesses hosting custom-made miniature golf holes inside their buildings. Golfers can sign up on the day of the event at the Chamber of Commerce, 113 First Ave. W. and have until noon to finish the course. Golf balls and putters will be provided, but golfers are welcome to use their own equipment. The event is open to the public.

Cost is $6 per adult and $4 for kids under 16.

• Piecemakers Quilt Guild Sewing Day will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at St, Luke United Methodist Church, 501 E. 19th St. N. in Newton. The group will be finishing up any charity quilt and/or baby quilt projects. Attendees may bring their own projects if you would like. Officers for the new year will have a short meeting to discuss the new years agenda.

• “Pawn Stars” cast member to Endorse Rubio

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Wife has all the company she needs in her electronic devices DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 22 years, and we had a good marriage until recently. Over the last three years she has become more and more consumed with her phone and tablet. She goes nowhere and does nothing without them.

Every night and weekend she sits engrossed in both devices until well after I have gone to bed. If I ask what she’s doing or who she’s texting, she accuses me of being controlling and not trusting her.

We can’t watch a movie, eat a meal (out or at home) or anything else without her constantly tending to at least one of her devices. She says she can multitask and I shouldn’t be concerned, but it has greatly diminished our relationship. I feel like when we’re together, I am really alone.

If that isn’t enough, I have seen her communications with other men, sometimes intimate, late at night.

When I ask about them, she throws the same labels at me. What should I do?

— ONLY HUMAN IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR ONLY HUMAN: What you should do is tell your wife you have seen the intimate late-night conversations she has been having with other men, and that you feel she has abandoned you. Do not let her accuse you of being controlling or untrusting. You have done nothing wrong.

If she is willing to come clean and deal with the problems in your marriage, which go beyond her addiction to electronic devices, you should agree to marriage counseling. If she’s not, you will then have to weigh whether this kind of marriage is enough for you, because it certainly wouldn’t be for many men.

DEAR ABBY: I’m in ninth grade and my birthday is coming up. I invited a group of friends to go out and eat dinner at a nice restaurant, assuming everyone would pay for their own meal. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

Some of them said they expect me to

pay. Others think I’d be crazy if I did that and even insisted on paying for mine.

If I pay for everyone to eat at a restaurant, it’s going to be pricy and my parents will be upset. I can’t uninvite anyone, and it’s not like I can take them to a cheap fast food place. What do you think I should do? — SAD BIRTHDAY GIRL DEAR SAD BIRTHDAY GIRL: I think you should contact your prospective guests and start the conversation by saying, “Let me CLARIFY ...”

That way, anyone who wants to will be able to back out and there will be no misunderstandings. The lesson here is to never assume.

DEAR ABBY: I quit school in the 1970s and joined the service. I got my GED and I’m friends with a lot of the people I went to high school with.

They constantly ask me to attend their high school reunion.

My problem is, I didn’t graduate with my class and don’t know if I should go. I don’t want to feel awkward, but I’d love to see the classmates from that part of my life. What is protocol on this? — UNSURE IN ATHENS, OHIO DEAR UNSURE: Go to the reunion! I’m sure your former classmates will be as glad to see you as you will be to see them. It’s not as if this is a state dinner; it’s only a high school reunion, for heaven’s sake.

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Wastewater discharge in Iowa lake under investigation PANORA — Officials say they’re investigating the cause of a wastewater discharge that entered Lake Panorama in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says it’s unclear what caused a pump to fail Saturday night at a lift station managed by the South Panorama Sanitary District. Officials reported the problem Sunday morning, around the time officials believe the discharge ended. DNR officials say it wasn’t clear to the agency that there was a wastewater discharge until Monday.

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids officials have decided to wait a few more months before opening a time capsule that had been missing.

The capsule was buried in 1976 in Greene Square Park. Officials weren’t sure where it was placed and had asked construction workers to keep their eyes out for it as they turned the park into what will be rechristened Greene Square. The concrete-encased capsule has now been found, close to the center of the park.

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DES MOINES — Iowa’s top insurance regulator has approved rate increases for several health providers in the state, Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart announced on Wednesday. The changes go into effect in January. The rate increases include between 17.6 percent and 28.7 percent on average for plans by Wellmark, 19.8 percent on average for plans by Coventry and 9.4 percent on average for plans

by Gundersen.

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Transportation employees have started testing a mobile driver’s license app as part of a new pilot program. MorphoTrust USA, the company providing the software for the app, announced the start of testing Wednesday. The pilot program involves state employees testing the app in various settings. The agency is not ready to release the app for customer use.

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Worker injured in fall off of railroad bridge FLAGLER — A man working on a BNSF railroad bridge in south-central Iowa has been injured in a fall.

The accident occurred around 2 p.m.

Wednesday near Flagler in Marion County. Authorities say the man was wearing a safety harness when he fell 7 to 8 feet onto his back in a rocky creek bed. The man was flown to a Des Moines hospital for treatment. His name hasn’t been released.

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Farm profits to fall second consecutive year

Monroe council seat filled by former mayor Prairie City News MONROE — Former Monroe mayor and former city administrator Carol Diekema has been appointed to fill an empty council seat for a threemonth period until the Diekema November election.

During the Aug. 10 regular meeting, Diekema sat in former council member John Vriezelaar’s seat, which he resigned in July due to health issues.

DES MOINES (AP) — It will be a less profitable year for farmers as low grain, milk and hog prices cut into income, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say.

The abundance of grain leftover from last year’s crop and 2015’s anticipated harvest of the third-largest corn crop and second-largest soybean crop on record have kept prices below the cost of production, while the cost of seed, fertilizer and land has dropped only slightly.

Net farm income is expected to decline 36 percent to $58.3 billion, the USDA said in a report released Tuesday.

That’s down from last year’s $91.1 billion and

He died shortly after and Diekema, who worked with Vriezelaar during her term as city administrator, said it means a lot to be the one filling her friend’s seat.

“I hope John would have been pleased. We were very good friends. It meant a lot to him to represent the city. He was always very honest,” Diekema said. “Often he could have been found voting no on an issue when everyone else voted yes, because if he didn’t believe in it he wasn’t going to vote for it. I had a lot of respect for John.”

Diekema retired as city administrator in 2010, after serving 17 years. Prior to that she served nine years as mayor and two years on the council.

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the lowest in nine years.

Just two years ago, net farm income was the highest ever, $123.7 billion. Last year, sliding grain prices were offset in part by record livestock prices. This year, both are down; crop receipts are expected to fall 6.2 percent and livestock receipts will be down 9.1 percent. Expenses, however, won’t drop very far — less than 1 percent.

The pinch will translate into many farmers having to dip into savings or increase borrowing.

“A lot of the cash reserves that we’ve built up over the past few years, that’s what we’re burning

through right now to offset this lost income,” said Chad Hart, an agricultural economist at Iowa State University.

Farm debt is forecast to increase by 5.8 percent, the report said, but that “financial risk ratios remain in acceptable ranges for now.”

Those who rent land have operated without profit for six years as rental prices soared with higher land values, according to Jerry Main, who plants corn and soybeans on about 500 acres of his own land and some rented in southeast Iowa.

Farmers who own land fare better but low prices

are having a financial impact, he said.

“My banker told me last spring that the year 2014 showed a lot of red ink for farmers and for 2015 at today’s corn and soybean prices it’s even worse,” Main said.

Agriculture-dependent businesses are showing signs of stress, too.

Deere & Co., the world’s biggest farm equipment manufacturer, laid off more than 1,000 workers in Iowa and Illinois factories this year.

And Tyson Foods will end beef production at an Iowa plant, a move that affected 400 people.

DMACC Nursing Information Session

DMACC Nursing Information Sessions offer those interested in the nursing program a chance to learn what they need to do to get into the program. This includes requirements for entry, who to contact for various questions about entry requirements, where to go for assessment and for help in meeting the entry requirements, how to get on the waiting list and what courses to take while waiting.

Attendance at an Information Session is one of the entry requirements for the Nursing program.

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NPD, Jasper County Sheriff’s to host Coffee with a Cop on Saturday

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Program offers opportunity to meet officers and discuss community issues Newton Daily News Officers from Newton Police Department and Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office will come together with community members in an informal setting to discuss issues, build relationships and drink coffee.

All county citizens are invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Hy-Vee Market Café, 1501 First Ave. E. Contact Acting Police Chief Wes Breckenridge

Pam Rodgers/Daily News Lt. Rob Burdess speaks with Chuck Wagoner, of Newton, at the May 9 Coffee with a Cop. The third Coffee with a Cop event will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hy-Vee Market Café.

with questions at 641791-0850.

The Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about their law enforcement agencies.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations.

Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street.

Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

“We look forward to having discussions with

community members and forging lasting relationships,” Breckenridge said.

“These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between law enforcement and community members one cup of coffee at a time.

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel seasons open Sept. 5 statewide Newton Daily News A person doesn’t need to travel far into the Iowa countryside to know there are a lot of cottontail rabbits out there, which is good news for rabbit hunters.

“Cottontail populations on average are 50 percent higher than we’ve seen over the last 10 years,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Our cottontail populations remain strong statewide with the highest densities in southeast Iowa.”

Iowa’s cottontail rabbit population estimate is part of the August roadside survey that will be available

online in early September at www. iowadnr.gov/pheasantsurvey.

Iowa’s squirrel population generally follows the acorn production and 2014 was a pretty good year for bur oak and red oak acorn production meaning 2015 should be a pretty good year for squirrel numbers.

“Squirrel hunting was once an important part of our heritage but hunter interest has shifted to other species, primarily deer,” said Jim Coffey, forest wildlife research technician with the DNR. “Squirrels are definitely an underutilized resource.”

Rabbit and squirrel hunting is an inexpensive way to introduce novices to hunting with little competition and is a great way for ex-

perienced hunters to get their equipment out from storage and sharpen their outdoor skills before pheasant and deer seasons begin.

Squirrel season is Sept. 5-Jan. 31, 2016, with a daily bag limit of six squirrels and a possession limit of 12. There is no restriction on shooting hours.

Rabbit season is Sept. 5-Feb. 28, 2016, with a daily bag limit of 10 rabbits and a possession limit of 20.

Shooting hours are sunrise to sunset.

Hunters looking for places to go rabbit or squirrel hunting should use Iowa’s online hunting atlas at www. iowadnr.gov/hunting, with more than 600,000 acres of public land that allows hunting.

DES MOINES — Ribbons were awarded in the Pigtail, Ponytail, Braid, Mohawk and Mullet Contests Aug. 23 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Length of hair in inches was the chief criterion in the Ponytail and Pigtail Contests while the number of braids determined the Braids winner.

In the pigtail division, Talia Friedman, 5, of Newton, placed third in the ages 5 and under category.

In the ponytail division, Kaily Padget, 6, of Monroe, took first place in the ages 6-10 category. Casen McCarl, 5, of Prairie City, placed third in the ages 5 and under category.

Horseshoe champs crowned in final days of State Fair DES MOINES — Horseshoe champions competed in the Iowa State Men’s Championship division of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament held Aug. 22-23 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Kevin Bailey, of Prairie City, placed sixth Class B. Randy Clark, of Monroe, placed third in Class C. All horseshoe pitching competitions take place on the clay courts just east of Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall.

It’s getting hot in here during Hot Pepper contest DES MOINES — Dennis Terlouw, of Newton, earned first place in the cayenne category in the Hot Peppers contest judged Aug. 19 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Terlouw also had the first place pablano and the fourth place jalapeno.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s Cardinals are set to take on Knoxville’s Panthers Friday in the 2015 season opener. The Cardinals and Panthers clash at 7:30 p.m. in Knoxville in a non-district matchup. Newton has won two in a row over Knoxville at home.

Pregame Outlook —

Revamped Cardinals take on Panthers in season opener

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Questions will be answered come Friday night for Newton High’s Cardinal football team and its opponent, Knoxville. Every high school athletic team has questions of itself as a new season begins.

The Cardinals and Panthers step on the football field with new looks in personnel, especially offensively, as 2015 gets underway. Both teams lost top offensive threats to graduation.

“I really like what we’ve got going here,” Newton head football coach Ed Ergenbright said. “Every team develops its identity as it moves forward. Some years you have a better idea with returning players and other years it’s a mystery.”

Newton takes a two-game winning streak over Knoxville into Friday’s season opener at 7:30 p.m. at Knoxville’s Ken Locke Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Panthers, 41-7, in 2014 and beat them, 42-28, in 2013 with both games at Newton.

The Cardinals went 7-4 and the Panthers were 4-6 last year. Both teams broke back into the playoffs last year.

“Knoxville has players back

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News One of these three players will get the starting nod as quarterback for Newton High’s 2015 season opener.

They are, from left, junior Reagan Maple, senior Parker Schuster and sophomore Garett Sturtz. NHS head coach Ed Ergenbright said all three were doing well in preseason practices with the first offensive unit.

from that team and is a wellcoached team. They made a nice run later in the year after we played them and made the playoffs after 24 years of not making them,” Ergenbright said. “We’re excited to get the season started, and see where we are as a team.”

Newton has had a strong

competition during the preseason for quarterback as three players — senior Parker Schuster, junior Reagan Maple and sophomore Garrett Sturtz — battled for the starting varsity position. Ergenbright said Sturtz will be the Cardinals’ starting quarterback Friday.

“At this point, Garrett gives us more of a complete run/pass package and runs the offense well. It was a close battle and all of them handled it well. Parker and Reagan did a great job showing improvement, and if either one have to go in, they can move the team for us,” Ergenbright said.

Senior Joseph Banfield gets the starting tailback spot for the second year in a row. Banfield, 6-foot-1 and 185-pound, was Newton’s third-leading rusher with 519 yards on 89 carries. Banfield had seven rushing touchdowns.

Dalton Nevels, a 5-foot9, 160-pound senior who had three carries for 52 yards last year, and Jwan Roush, a 6-foot, 175-pound senior, are the starting wingbacks in Newton’s gun-rocket offense.

Roush, who had not played football the past two years, will start his first-ever high school football game.

Sophomores Jace Lukefahr and Tristin Langmaid provides depth behind Banfield.

Junior Jordan Norvell and sophomore Carson Cazett are backups at wingback.

“We’re striving to be as balanced as we can on offense.

We need to be able to throw the ball a little and definitely run the ball. Establishing the running game is a priority for us. We want to get to the edge and utilize our speed. We’re working on putting together an offensive line which allows to to use a power running game also,” Ergenbright said.

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News During last year’s 21-0 road victory over Pleasantville, the Colfax-Mingo football team held quarterback Zeb Adreon to 32 yards passing and 47 yards rushing.

The Tigerhawks will need another strong effort from their defense if they want to get off on the right foot in 2015.

Adreon returns to a Pleasantville squad that lost eight seniors from its 5-5 team last year. And if the Tigerhawks can once again limit Adreon’s production on defense and protect quarterback Jared Myers on offense, C-M coach Jeff Lietz feels confident the outcome will end up in his team’s favor. “(Adreon) is a very good athlete,” Lietz said. “He was on Pleasantville’s state champion 4x100 team last year. He’s a dual threat guy and they bring back a lot up front, too.”

The Tigerhawks will get the Trojans at home this time. Kickoff is 7 p.m. in Colfax.

In last year’s victory, Myers finished with 214 passing yards and three scores, while also rushing for 70 yards. Jacob Lietz had nine catches for 65 yards and two scores and also gained 74 yards on the ground and had 16 tackles on defense.

Blake Summy had five catches for 95 yards and picked off Adreon twice.

“We forced them into some turnovers last year and that played a big part in the final score,” Coach Lietz said. “We had too many penalties in our scrimmage, but it was good to hit someone else and evaluate some players. As long as we give Jared time to throw on Friday, we’ll come out on top.”

Area prep football game previews CMB vs. West Marshall, 7 p.m. at Gilbert Friday night’s game has been moved from State Center to Gilbert because of unfinished work on West Marshall’s track/football complex. The game time also changed.

The Raiders went 9-0 in the regular season last year and West Marshall went 0-9.

Included in those records was CMB’s 38-6 home win.

CMB piled up 356 total yards on offense and the Raider defense held the Trojans to 203.

West Marshall gave up 41 points per game last season and only scored more than 14 points three times.

CMB coach Rob Luther said after the Raiders’ scrimmage last week that junior Hunter McWhirter and senior Nate Bishop were still battling for the starting quarterback job.

McWhirter had 98 yards and a touchdown against the Trojans last year, while Bishop was 2-for-2 with 93 yards and a score.

Lynnville-Sully at Van Buren, 7 p.m.

The Hawks hope to avoid another slow start but will have to do so against a Van Buren squad that went 8-3 a season ago.

Lynnville-Sully got 147 rushing yards from Sage Ehresman against Van Buren last year, but the Hawks lost 19-13 after gaining

only 251 total yards and turning it over three times.

The only significant skill player Van Buren returns from last year’s squad is Will Mertens, who had 141 receiving yards and a touchdown as a sophomore. The top three rushers and 10 of the top 12 tacklers from last year’s team graduated.

Mertens had 49 catches for 880 yards and 10 touchdowns last year. He was second in tackles, had four interceptions and also is the punter.

PCM at Pella Christian, 7 p.m.

The offense wasn’t the issue for Prairie City-Monroe in 2014. The Mustangs scored at least 30 points six times a season ago but allowed more than 30 in five games, including the final three contests that all ended in losses.

The shaky defense got off to a rough start last year against the Eagles at home.

Pella Christian piled up 406 yards but the Eagle defense also forced PCM into four turnovers.

Logan Gilman threw for 364 yards and three scores, but most of the receivers he completed passes to graduated.

The Eagles return two strong juniors who are expected to keep the Eagles near the top of Class 1A District 6 again this season.

David Kacmarynski threw for 2,123 yards and rushed for another 531. Levi Jungling will be Kacmarynski’s favorite target. Jungling had 58 catches for 1,008 yards and eight scores last year while also rushing for 431 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Volleyball Newton 9th tournament, 4:30 p.m.

Cross Country Newton, PCM, CMB at Gilbert Invitational, Ames, 4:45 p.m.

Friday Football Newton at Knoxville, 9th 4:45 p.m., Varsity, 7:30 p.m.

Pleasantville at Colfax-Mingo, 7 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Van Buren, 7 p.m.

CMB vs. West Marshall at Gilbert, 7 p.m.

PCM at Pella Christian, 7 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball PCM at Bondurant-Farrar tournament, 8 a.m.

Monday Football Knoxville at Newton JV, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Saydel at CMB, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Volleyball Newton 9th at BGM tournament, 5:30 p.m.

CMB at Lynnville-Sully, 5:30 p.m.

Cross Country Lynnville-Sully at Williamsburg Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

St. Louis defeats Arizona PHOENIX (AP) — John Lackey pitches to get balls in play, allowing his defense to do the work for him.

They sure did Wednesday night against Arizona, just as they have throughout this series in the desert.

Lackey pitched seven strong innings and St. Louis’ defense was stellar behind him, leading the Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Lackey (11-8) bounced back from a shaky start, giving up a solo homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning and little else.

His defense played a big role in it, turning three doubles plays to push their total to eight in the series.

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IndyCar driver Sage Karam has strong support system to help with crash SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Sage Karam has a strong support system that his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate believes will help him through the death of Justin Wilson.

Karam’s car spun Sunday at Pocono Raceway in a single-car crash that sent the 20-year old into the wall. Debris from the crash flew everywhere, and the nosecone bounced down the track and struck Wilson in the head. The British driver was airlifted to a Pennsylvania hospital and died a day later.

Scott Dixon said Wednesday that he spoke to Karam only briefly at the hospital the night of the accident.

“That was in the early hours of a lot of unknowns, but I’ve spoken to him and he was pretty down,” Dixon said.

Wilson’s injuries came from a fluke incident in which the heavy piece of debris from Karam’s car happened to bounce directly into Wilson’s open cockpit. Had the debris bounced an inch or so in any direction, Karam’s late-race spin would have simply been a one-car accident.

But the 37-year-old Wilson appeared to be knocked unconscious and his car veered sharply left into an interior wall. He died Monday night.

Dixon believes that the Ganassi organization, plus Karam’s parents will rally around the young driver in the next few weeks. He was treated at the same hospital Sunday night that Wilson was taken to, and Karam was released Monday after evaluation of his right heel and left wrist.

“Sage has a lot of support, a lot of good support, which is important,” Dixon said. “It’s an important side — the way this team has wrapped their arms around him. He’s had a lot of support from a lot of great people.

“Plus he has a great family.

Jody is a hell of a dad, and his mom, too. He’s got a lot of good people looking out for him.”

Dixon spoke Wednesday as part of an IndyCar championship contenders event on the west steps of the state Capitol

Cardinals

Continued from Page 1B “That’s what we like about this gun-rocket offense — the versatility of it. It’s a work in progress for us as we develop the elements that fit our personnel. While we don’t have the big-play wideout we had last year, we do have players who can catch the ball and run solid routes,” Ergenbright said.

Seniors Bryce Tish, Jake Bennett and Grant Nook are expected to be playing at the split end position for the Cardinals. Andrew Weiland is the starting tight end with junior Josh Gulling and sophomore Ryan Constant rotating in at that spot.

Ergenbright said the tight end spot is a key blocking position for the Cardinal offensive scheme. He said all three have proven they can block well.

“How far we go this year, I believe, will be determined how our top five offensive linemen and a mix of other players on the line take us,” Ergenbright said. “We believe this line can be every bit as good as last year’s offensive line, maybe a little more physical. We’re more balanced across the board up front.”

Seniors Duncan Lee and Jacob Smith are anchors along the line. Lee returns as a 5-foot-11, 205-pound guard while Smith, 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, steps into the starting center job. Sophomore Caden Manning (6foot-2, 265 pounds) moves from center to tackle while juniors Caleb Kite (6-foot-1,

Organizers establish charitable fund for Wilson’s family

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News IndyCar driver Sage Karam speaks to the media following his thirdplace finish in July’s Iowa Corn 300 at Iowa Speedway. Karam’s car had spun out and crashed at Pocono Raceway. It was a piece of debris from Karam’s car which hit fellow driver Justin Wilson in the head during a race Sunday. Wilson died Monday from the injury.

in Sacramento. The event was staged by Sonoma Raceway, which hosts Sunday’s championship-deciding finale.

Juan Pablo Montoya takes a 34-point lead into the race over Graham Rahal and four other contenders, including threetime series champion Dixon. The race is worth double points, so Montoya’s lead is not secure.

But the championship atmosphere should be somber in the lead-up to Sunday’s race as the paddock mourns Wilson, one of the most popular drivers among his peers. Respected

215 pounds) is the other tackle and Alex Miller (5-foot-9, 220 pounds) is the other starting guard.

“These five guys have made steady improvement in practices. We have things we can do better, and they will get better each week,” Ergenbright said. “This first game is always a gauge of where we are and what we have to do to get where we want to be in every phase of the game.”

Gulling is the top placekicker for Newton this season with sophomore Zach Combs as a backup. Sturtz is the team’s No. 1 punter heading into the first game with Gulling and Combs providing depth at that spot.

Knoxville returns its No. 2 and No. 3 rushers from a year ago in senior running backs Connor Bailey and Deon Snyder. Bailey rushed for 531 yards on 69 carries with two touchdowns and Snyder had four touchdowns on 122 carries for 508 yards.

“We have to stop the run.

Last year, we had trouble with teams which lined up and ran power against us. We’re bigger, stronger and more active up the middle on defense,” Ergenbright said. “We’ll be playing defensive line by committee early this season while we shake things out to find out which players fit well.

We also are developing linemen on both sides of the ball to keep fresh bodies in there.”

Right in the middle of the Cardinal defensive line will be 6-foot-3, 235-pound junior Lucas Montgomery. He will be joined by Manning, Miller, junior Trenton Brady and sophomores Benny Cheng,

for his clean driving and dedication to safety improvements, Wilson was also lauded as a true English gentleman, and loving husband and father.

Rahal spent one season as teammate to Wilson and considered him a mentor early in his career.

Returning to the track could be cathartic, but Wilson will weigh heavy on the minds of his fellow drivers.

“It’s a hard one to accept,” Rahal said. “But, it’s part of racing. Unfortunately, that’s an inherent risk of what we do.”

Rahal said the key will be to

Landon Hansen and Evan Walker. Gulling and Constant are working as defensive ends.

Lee and Lukefahr will be in the linebacking corps, but also could be in the down position along the line. Junior Brady Smith and senior Austin James will work in the middle linebacker spots. Playing outside linebackers will be Bennett, Nevels, and senior Clay Hansen.

“Bryce Tish is a three-year starter as our free safety. Senior Cole Peters and Jwan Roush are our starting cornerbacks with a couple of younger players — Jaron Roush and Keith Steinbach —backing them up.

Senior Michael McKinney will help spell Bryce at safety,” Ergenbright said.

Ergenbright said junior running back and linebacker Reese Rosenquist is recovering from an injury. He said Rosenquist will rejoin the team during the season.

“We have a nucleus of senior players this season who have been through the battles.

They’ve stepped up and being great leaders in the off-season and preseason,” Ergenbright.

“I believe a big key to success is strong leadership and good team chemistry.

“The kids have worked hard since practices began, and before that, so I’m pleased with where we are at. We’re focused on being competitive and successful, which means we can’t turn the ball over, we have to score when we have opportunities and we have to play good defense.”

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

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A charity has been established to help Justin Wilson’s family.

The IndyCar driver died Monday after being hit in the head by debris Sunday in the race at Pocono. The 37-year-old Englishman was married and had two children.

Donations can be sent to Wilson Children’s Fund, c/o Forum Credit Union, P.O. Box 50738, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0738 or by calling 317-558-6000. Decals and T-shirts also are being sold to raise money at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s online store and all proceeds will go to the fund.

Fans in the United Kingdom are asked to send cards and condolences to Keith Wilson c/o Lisa Davis, PalmerSport, The Old Post Office, Worthing Road, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9EZ. learn from Wilson’s death and apply any information to making it safer.

“The question is where do we go from here? We have to take whatever steps needed to make this sport safer,” Rahal said. “IndyCar has always been on the forefront of safety, if you look back 100 years, it’s always evolved. And now we are at a point where we are going to have to take the next steps.

“We’re going to go back out there and try to race this weekend. You never move on from something like this, it’s not easy, by any means.”

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

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 71 55 .563 — New York 69 57 .548 2 Baltimore 63 63 .500 8 Tampa Bay 62 64 .492 9 Boston 58 69 .457 13½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 77 49 .611 — Minnesota 65 61 .516 12 Cleveland 60 66 .476 17 Detroit 60 66 .476 17 Chicago 59 66 .472 17½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 71 57 .555 — Texas 64 61 .512 5½ Los Angeles 64 62 .508 6 Seattle 59 68 .465 11½ Oakland 55 73 .430 16 Wednesday’s Games Houston 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Seattle 8, Oakland 2 Detroit 5, L.A. Angels 0 Cleveland 6, Milwaukee 2 Minnesota 5, Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 12, Texas 4 Baltimore 8, Kansas City 5 Boston 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 5-9) at Detroit (Wolf 0-1), 21:08 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 11-7) at Texas (Gallardo 10-9), 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 9-8) at Kansas City (Ventura 8-7), 1:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Milone 6-3) at Tampa Bay (Smyly 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Seattle (Elias 4-6) at Chicago White Sox (Rodon 5-5), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Detroit at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

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

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

Baltimore at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Houston at Minnesota 7:10 p.m.

Seattle at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 70 56 .556 — Washington 63 62 .504 6½ Atlanta 54 73 .425 16½ Miami 51 76 .402 19½ Philadelphia 50 77 .394 20½ Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 81 45 .643 — Pittsburgh 76 49 .608 4½ Chicago 73 52 .584 7½ Milwaukee 53 74 .417 28½ Cincinnati 52 73 .416 28½ West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 69 56 .552 — San Francisco 67 59 .532 2½ Arizona 62 64 .492 7½ San Diego 62 64 .492 7½ Colorado 51 74 .408 18 Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Mets 9, Philadelphia 4 San Diego 6, Washington 5 Colorado 6, Atlanta 3 L.A. Dodgers 7, Cincinnati 4 Cleveland 6, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 7, Miami 2 St. Louis 3, Arizona 1 San Francisco 4, Chicago Cubs 2 Thursday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 13-3) at Cincinnati (DeSclafani 7-9), 11:35 a.m.

Chicago Cubs (Haren 8-8) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 15-6), 2:45 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Niese 8-9) at Philadelphia (Harang 5-14), 6:05 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 5-12) at Washington (J.Ross 4-5), 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (G.Cole 14-7) at Miami (Nicolino 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (C.Martinez 12-6) at Arizona (R.De La Rosa 11-5), 8:40 p.m.

Friday’s Games Colorado at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

San Diego at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

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

N.Y. Yankees at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

Cincinnati) at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers 9:10 p.m.

St. Louis at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m.

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SECTION 1 -- PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to establish Jasper County's policy for the construction of roads, reconstruction of roads, construction of bridges, reconstruction of bridges and other roadway and drainage features associated with road and bridge construction.

SECTION 2 -- LEVEL OF SERVICE The level of service shall be based on traffic counts, pavement type, roadway geometrics and other data used in accepted engineering design as established by the County Engineer, Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

SECTION 3 - DESIGN CRITERIA In implementation, this policy shall set the minimum design standards that Jasper County will follow in the construction or reconstruction of roads and bridges. These criteria shall be based on accepted engineering practices and standards by the Iowa established Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

The County Engineer shall assure the minimum design standards established herein are adhered to in a uniform manner unless, in his or her professional judgment, a deviation from is warranted. standards Minimum design standards are not subject to discretionary Any deviations enforcement. must be documented as unreasonable and or impossible to implement by the County Engineer and/or the County Board of Supervisors.

PAVED ROUTES A) New Pavement 1) New pavement shall be constructed with a minimum 22' wide pavement and granular shoulders.

Intersections with non-paved roads shall have pavement extended back onto the intersecting road a minimum 50' beyond the end of the intersection radius.

B) Reconstruction of Pavement 1. Paved roads shall be reconstructed with a 22' wide pavement or to the previous pavement width, whichever is greater with granular shoulders.

UNPAVED ROADS A) Gravel Roads 1) New construction of a gravel road shall have a 26' finished top, including shoulders.

2) Reconstruction of a gravel road shall be to the previous width prior to reconstruction.

B) Class B & C Roads 1) Class B and C roads will be built to the minimums as outlined

by Iowa Code.

BRIDGES & Drainage Structures All Bridges primary construction will be with steel and concrete.

A) Paved Routes 1) Bridges on paved routes shall be built with a minimum width of 30'.

Wider structures will be installed when there are issues relating to oversized vehicles, pedestrian facilities, biking usage or other issues where the additional width is felt to be warranted.

2) Culverts under paved roads shall be concrete.

3) Pipe culverts larger than 54” in diameter may be substituted with reinforced box culverts.

4) Design for drainage structures will be governed by accepted design standards. hydraulic Input from IDNR, Corp of Engineers, Iowa DOT, NRCS, or USGS may impact the size and type of the structure to be placed.

5) Water and livestock will use separate structures whenever possible.

B) Unpaved Routes 1) Bridges will normally be a minimum of 24' on gravel roads.

Culverts may be metal or concrete. Pipe culverts larger than 54” in diameter may be substituted with reinforced box culverts.

2) Design for drainage structures will be governed by accepted design standards. hydraulic Input from IDNR, Corp of Engineers, Iowa DOT, NRCS, or USGS may impact the size and type of the structure to be placed.

3) Water and livestock will use separate structures whenever possible.

C) Class B & C Roads Class B and C roads will be built to the minimums as outlined by Iowa Code.

D) Entrance Bridges Any and all bridges/drainage structures that are fully or partially in the road right-of-way that serve as entrances to private property from the public roadway shall be considered the jurisdiction and responsibility of the County. If a structure does not sit fully or partially in the road right-of-way it will be considered a private structure and not under the jurisdiction of the county.

SECTION 4 -- REPEALER All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5 -- SEVERABILITY CLAUSE If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or such unconstitutional, adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6 -WHEN EFFECTIVE This ordinance shall be in effect after its final immediately passage and publication as provided by law. In addition, this ordinance shall remain in effect until such time the Board of Supervisors passes a future ordinance repealing this ordinance.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CLASSIFIEDS

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on behalf of registered Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007-AC3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-AC3 Plaintiff, vs.

Charles Carr; Parties in Possession; Unknown spouse, if any, of Charles Carr; Capital One Bank; Gemini Capital Group LLC, et al.

Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV119559 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on August 5, 2015, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $127,711.78, with 5% per annum interest thereon from May 1, 2014, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from December 15, 2006, located in Jasper county, Iowa: THE WEST HALF OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 1 IN EAST NEWTON, IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; ALSO THE FOLLOWING OF LAND; TRACT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9, BLOCK 1, AND RUN NORTH 8 1/4 FEET; THENCE EAST 66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8 1/4 FEET; THENCE WEST 66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, commonly known as 300 East 9th Street, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Halley Ryherd, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED WITHOUT FORECLOSURE REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY OCCUR PROMPTLY WILL AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT 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 TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF JUDGMENT) DEFICIENCY FROM THE ENTRY OF IF THE JUDGMENT 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 YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-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. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 1st day of October, 2015, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county 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 the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action of a disability, because immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Jasper County Courthouse 101 N. 1st Street, #104 Newton, IA 50208 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. August 27 and September 3 & 10 LEGAL NOTICE The Jasper County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing at 9:30 a.m., August 18, 2015 in the Board of Supervisors Office, Room 203 of the Jasper County The Board of Courthouse.

Supervisors did vote to approve the First Reading and waive the Second & Third Readings of Ordinance 62 establishing a policy for the construction and reconstruction of roadways and bridges on the Jasper County Secondary Road System.

The ordinance will go into effect upon publication.

JASPER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. ___62____ AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS AND BRIDGES ON JASPER COUNTY THE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JASPER COUNTY: SECTION 1 -- PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to establish Jasper County's policy for the construction of roads, reconstruction of roads, construction of bridges, reconstruction of bridges and other roadway and drainage features associated with road and bridge construction.

SECTION 2 -- LEVEL OF SERVICE The level of service shall be on traffic counts, based pavement type, roadway geometrics and other data used in accepted engineering design as established by the County Engineer, Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

SECTION 3 - DESIGN CRITERIA In implementation, this policy shall set the minimum design standards that Jasper County will follow in the construction or reconstruction of roads and bridges. These criteria shall be

On August 11, 2015, Newton License Co, LLC filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. for assignment of the license of KCOB(AM), 1280 kHz, and KCOB-FM, 95.9 MHz, Newton, Iowa, to Alpha Media Licensee LLC. The attributable officers and members of Newton License Co, LLC are Leonard Brandon; Susan George; Dean Goodman; Moore; David Terence Thompson, Jr.; GoodRadio.TV License Holdings, LLC; Dean Radio.TV Company-Grinnell, LLC; DeanRadio.TV CompanyDeanRadio.TV Newton, LLC; Company Fairfield, LLC; GoodRadio.TV - Missouri, LLC; Christine Radio, LLC; Dean Radio.TV Company-Clinton, LLC; GoodRadio.TV Holdings, LLC; GoodRadio.TV, LLC; Digity Media, LLC; Digity, LLC; Garrison WRMF-FM, LLC; Garrison WRMF-FM Inc.; Palm Beach Broadcasting Holdings, LLC; and GoodCo Radio, LLC. The assignee, Alpha Media Licensee LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha Media LLC which, in turn is owned by Alpha Media Holdings LLC. The following have interests in the assignee: Larry Wilson, Bob Proffitt, Donna Heffner, Scott Mahalick, BJ, Mary Lynn, Julie and John Moffitt, Bob Fuller, Rick Salsburg, John H. Moffitt & Co., Breakwater Broadcasting Inc., Funding LLC, Steve Bertholf, TLS Holdings LLC, Ted Snider, Ben Shapiro, Stephens Radio LLC, Endeavour Capital Fund V AIV L.P., Endeavour Associates Fund V, L.P., Rio Bravo Enterprise L.P., William Associates McElveen, Michael Everhart, Teresa Recknor, Lance Hawkins, Jane Smith, Jane Lees, Coreena Hazelett, Michael Wild, Kevin Cassulo, Douglas Fouts, Matthew Marchand, Cynthia South, Kathryn Wake, Ricky

PERSONAL

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

GARAGE SALE Sat., Aug. 29: 8am-5pm Sun., Aug. 30: 8am-5pm Everything must go!

Organ, corn hole boards, army cots, turn tables, mens clothing and much more.

2001 N. 2nd Ave. E. Newton GARAGE SALE Thurs., Aug. 27: 5pm-8pm Friday, Aug. 28: 4pm-8pm Sat., Aug. 29: 8am-2pm DAD WANTS HIS GARAGE BACK! HUGE GARAGE SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO! Adult clothes size S - 2x, Nursing scrubs, Nice girl clothes newborn to juniors Namebrand, shoes, knick knacks, VHS movies, books, toys, stuffed animals, play kitchen, bikes, belts, purses, House hold goods, wood table and chairs, leather hide-abed love-seat, Girl playpen, highchair, stroller, like new hardly used. Too much to mention. Many items free will offering.

702 E 14th St N Newton

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GARAGE SALE Sat., Aug 29th: 8am-2pm Sled, sewing machine, small tables, wood doll high chairs & beds, fishing supplies, misc tools, kitchen items, lawn chairs, Christmas lawn ornaments, 2 milk cans, old school desk, bicycles, grills, fire pit, exercise equipment including Bowflex, wood rocking chairs, pet carriers, misc. If it doesn't have a price tag - make an offer!

Everything must go!

Rain or Shine 302 E. 17th St. N.

GARAGE SALE Fri., Aug 28th: 12-6pm Sat., Aug 29th: 8am-Noon Boys and girls clothes newborn to 18 months, girl sizes 6-8, boys 4T-6, toys, books, car seats, bedding sets, curtains, household items, football and soccer cleats, shoes and boots, dance outfits, dance shoes, Halloween costumes, Little Tikes climber and much more.

1601 W. 8th St S. (Bradford Estates)

GRANDMA' GARAGE SALE Thurs., Aug. 27: 8am-4pm Friday, Aug. 28: 8am-4pm 2 Chest of drawers, hairpin leg end table, unusual antique rectangular ice cream leg table, antique ice cream chairs, antique ice cream barstool with arms, antique ice cream bar stool, garden cart, ironstone, jadeite, unusual light bulbs, vintage Coca Cola card table, hall tree, lamps, baskets, flower pots, sturdy ironing board, misc chairs, shower chair, thermoses, antique ice tongs, lots of kitchen items, TV tray, hardware, extension cords, misc kitchen utensils, glassware & lots more. Lots of 25¢ items.

6103 E. 4th St. N. Newton (Hwy 14 N. of Newton app.

5 miles to 63rd Ave. & follow the signs.)

Sat., Aug. 29: 8am-3:00pm Back to school shopping at it's best! EXTREME amounts of girls name brand clothes size 6-10. Tons of girl's shoes and boots. Fall and Winter coats. Jr and adult women's size XS-Lg. Mens XL. Girls room décor, household décor, toys, books, games and much, much more!!

1010 S 15th Ave W (Bradford Estates)

Northwest

GARAGE SALE Thurs., Aug 27th: 8am-5pm Fri., Aug 28th: 8am-5pm Sat., Aug 29th: 8am-Noon Canning rings & flats, Elvis books & collector cards, cookie jars, DVD's, small microwave & stand, craft items, metal souvenir state ashtrays, non-sports collector cards, 36-slot office organizer, purses & totes, wooden tea cart, older costume jewelry, kitchen items, small kitchen appliances, books, old parking meter, knick knacks, Christmas village & misc Christmas items, children's train, artificial plants, antiques, collectibles & lots of misc. free items also.

Cash ONLY please.

1519 1st Street North LARGE GARAGE SALE Fri. Aug. 28th 12pm-6pm Sat. Aug. 29th 8am-2pm Daybed, kitchenware, nice clothing all sizes, winter coats, curtains, bedding, quilts, decorations, dressers, entertainment center, full size bed rails,tools, lots of misc.

504 W 13th St. N

BICYCLE

GARAGE SALE Saturday Only!

JEWELRY

GARAGE SALE Thurs., Aug. 27: Noon-7pm Friday, Aug. 28: 9am-5pm Sat., Aug. 29: 9am-Noon Two family's stuff. Kitchen items, decorator items, fire place tools, etc. “Man Stuff” car buffer/polisher, hand tools, camper items, ice fishing shack, sand blaster, AC/DC Power inverters etc.

715 W. 5th St. S. Newton BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

PAINTING

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

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 ELECTRONICS

Southeast

GARAGE SALE Fri., Aug 28th: 9am-4pm Sat., Aug 29th: 9am-Noon We will have a little of everything. Household, collectibles, computer, flat screen computer monitors, DVD's, some clothes, glassware, very old gas space heater, 2 commercial microscopes, speaker, wooden boxes, and lots of misc. More items will be coming from others.

1210 E. 12th St S.

EMPLOYMENT

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

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JOHNSON AVIATION is looking for a part-time Lineman. Duties include grounds keeping, aircraft handling, aircraft refueling, janitorial and basic customer service.

Must be flexible for scheduling and have valid driver's license and clean record. Apply in person at 2901 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton Municipal Airport.

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

1606 1st Ave E., Newton 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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All Shifts Available All ages apply (515)635-1882

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MISCELLANEOUS

RENTALS

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

641-4856591.

WANT TO but a cat tower (any style). Please call or text 641-840-2971 WANT TO Buy farm toys, pedal tractors and old toy trucks. 521-4715.

WANTED - Lawn care work, any type, excellent service, dependable, best price. 641-840-1202 WANTED – bamboo fishing pole 641-521-8450 WANTED – donated wheel chair for Vietnam vet 641840-9029 WANTED – Need a dresser & a small desk or vanity (any size). Please only low prices or free. Call or text 641-840-2971 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.

Call 792-2416

SERVICES SELL FAST

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

641-792-4000.

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

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

Please Call 515-205-1415 2 BEDROOM Apartment.

Stove, refrigerator and water furnished. Laundry Facilities. References and deposit.

641-792-3449.

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has immediate opening for a CDL A Driver to pick up and deliver construction equipment to job sites. $16.50+ per hour. Local travel only. Call 515-2085171 or email: Tom@soil-tek.com

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EMPLOYMENT

The Newton Clinic is now accepting applications for a 4 or 5 day per week

Office Nurse (R.N, L.P.N., C.M.A.)

The Newton Clinic offers a generous benefit package that includes semi-annual cash incentives, paid sick time, paid vacation, holidays, etc.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, including salary requirements to: Mark Thayer 300 N. 4th Ave. E Ste #200 Newton, IA 50208 or email mark@newtonclinic.com

1500 1st Ave E • Newton, IA 50208

Hammer Medical Supply Attention: Patti Hayes 1719 1st Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208 Patriciah@hammermedical.com Phone: 641-792-9339 Fax: 641-792-8370

Priority Plastics, Inc.

Is seeking to hire production packers for 3rd shift and 12 hour night shifts (7PM – 7AM).

Hours: Monday through Friday 3rd 11PM-7AM. 12 hours: 7PM-7AM, 2 week rotation: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.

Some overtime may be required.

Starting wage: $10.00 / HR + $0.30 shift differential.

All new hires have 90 day probation. Insurance is available after probation is completed for medical, dental and vision.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

This position will package various plastic components according to production standards. Ensure quality products are packed as instructed. Maintain equipment and area in a safe, clean, and well-maintained manner.

Join our commitment to compassion, excellence, and innovation!

Apply in person at Newton Village or send resume to bcolvin@elimcare.org

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

We are committed to provide quality care to our Residents.

We strive for the best Customers Service.

We work as a Team.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE

200 S. 8th Ave. E. Newton (641) 792-7440 E.O.E

Full/Part-Time CNA - with sign-on bonus Full-Time Cook Full-Time Housekeeping Part-Time Dietary Aide 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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704 Pinder Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112 | 641-236-4798

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

RN Coordinator

Make more than a living, Make a difference!

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.

Must have Excellent Communication skills!

• Current RN License • Flexible Schedule 40 hours per week • Experience in Assisted Living, Home Health Care or Long-Term Care a plus • Supervisory Experience a plus • Scheduling Experience

• Excellent salary and benefits package

RN/LPN CMA, C N A

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

Apply in person or send resume to: nelsonmanor@hotmail.com For questions call and ask for Dayle

Interested candidates may download an employment application at www.hammermedical.com, or apply in person at our Newton location:

Is looking for a caring, energetic, and compassionate individual to become a member of our team.

Short on Cash?

We are a Skilled Nursing Facility known for the excellent care we provide.

We are looking for a quality nurse for the evening shift that will work 24 hrs per week....Could this be you?

Iowa's leading home medical equipment company has a Full Time position available for an LPN, RN, or RT at the Newton location. Must be flexible and have great Customer Service Skills. Experience in medical and respiratory equipment a plus. Computer experience required. A valid driver's license and excellent driving record required. On-Call rotation required. Competitive pay and great benefits. Drug test and background check required.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM Newton Health Care Center

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

QUEEN SIZE waterbed frame, bookcase head board, 6 drawer pedestal.

Free, you haul. 641-7924950.

Now accepting RN/LPN applications.

Customer serviCe

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a quality conscious organization with over 42 years of dependable service, is seeking an individual for (door-todoor) hand distribution of our telephone directories.

For This Position We Offer: 1. Competitive Salary 2. Transportation Provided 3. Expenses Paid 4. 401-K Plan w/ company match 5. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Ins In Return, We Are Looking For An Individual With These Abilities: 1. Physical ability to walk long distances and carry up to 40 lbs.

2. Valid Drivers License 3. Overnight Travel Required (home on weekends) SEND RESUME TO: Hanson Directory Service, Inc. 1501 N. 15th Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 Email hanson@hansondirectory.com

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.

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APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

LENNOX LP gas Pulse furnace. G14-80- A/C and two tanks in dry storage. $900 641-275-2424 LENNOX NATURAL gas furnace GVQ3-110-1 in dry storage - $200. 641-2752424 MCCULLOCH TIMBER Bear chainsaw, 20”, good old saw $100., McCulloch 16” saw $50., Craftsman 18” saw $50., older wooden handle saws $3. each, have 5. Metal porch chairs, 1960's or so, can be restored to be like new, have 3, $10. each or $25. for all.

641-792-4664.

MEN'S 26 inch Raleigh 18 speed bicycle, great for camping $75 641-2755675 TANKLESS GAS water heater plus installation vent kit. Both new in box $350. 641-275-2424

1 & 2 bdrm units Priced $490-$620 Pet Friendly (some restrictions) W/D Hookups Central Air Dishwasher Private covered Patio or Balcony with storage Laundry Facility onsite (641)792-6939 EHO

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DUPLEX FOR rent Sept.

1st. $450/mo. 1 BR. 1604 N. 2nd Ave W. Call 7927170 FOR LEASE: 2 bedroom house plus garage, 2 baths, appliances provided, newly remodeled, lawn care, pest control included, credit and personal references required. 421 S. 11th Ave. W. Newton. $750/ month. Teacher discount available. Call 515-2104142 SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment with garage in Colfax. Newly updated. $585 per month. Gas and water paid. Onsite laundry.

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

FOR SALE

2012 BLUE Roketa Moped, 1801 miles, good condition $750. 515-7290761.

BOAT 14' Aluminum $400.

Shotgun 12g. 870 Remington $350. Organ piano Baldwin $150. 641-8401202 ELECTRIC BOAT motor, new marine battery 641791-1126 END TABLE, coffee table, sunroom furniture: sofa, love seat, chair with ottoman, in good condition. $200.

4 maple kitchen chairs $10. each. 641-7926845.

GE 100 Amp breaker load center, 20 circuits and 14 breakers new in box - $70 GIRLS TREK bicycle, excellent condition, rode very little, color black. 641792-3837 or 641-5212715.

XBOX 360 Games - Battlefield 3 & Several Call of Duty $15/each. 515-3137803

GREEN SOFA hide-a-bed, like new. $300 OBO 641275-0929 REAL ESTATE

3 BEDROOM Ranch, 1 ¾ Bath, Many new updates including brand new furnace & AC. 830 E. 18th St. N. $172,900. 641-7917017.

3 DUPLEXES for sales on contract. All or separately.

701 S. 12th Ave W., 1304 W. 2nd St N., 1604 N 2nd Ave. W. Call 792-7170 for details.

HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 BR, 1 BA, attached two car garage, new siding, new windows, recently remodeled kitchen, unfinished basement. $83,000 302 E. 17th St Pl. N. (close to Berg School) 641-792-3392 AUTOMOTIVE

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

AUTOMOTIVE

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

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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.

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AUTOMOTIVE

2005 JOHN Deere Lawn Mower, 18 horse V twin motor, only 270 hours. 54” deck. $2,000 OBO 515-321-2963 2005 MONTANA Mountaineer 5th wheel 36ft camper. Used very little. $12,000. 641-792-9652 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860 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.

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

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1998 MONTE Carlo Z 34 3800 engine, power seats, windows, door locks, cruise, tilt, sun roof. $1800 OBO cash, great work or school car, 641-275-0091 leave msg.

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

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Astrograph

Mercury, the messenger planet, crosses into Libra, the realm of partnerships and good graces, with a banner that reads: Better Together. The weeks to come will challenge us to come up with mutually fortuitous agreements. Then, when Mercury goes retrograde on September 17, those agreements will be put to the test.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 27). The complexities of a past relationship are no more -- this year brings a new page and a fresh simplicity to the realm of love. September shows you dancing as you learn that your hard work has paid off.

November will bring family

bonding, travel and a business opportunity that will up your income in 2016. Scorpio and Aquarius people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 14, 39, 22, 28 and 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You’ll enter a fluid time zone, outside of the bounds of seconds and hours. The elasticity of time can allow you to stretch beyond your limits, or it can snap back at you with a painful sting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The best inventions were originally conceived to solve a problem. Money-saving tip: if you must first be convinced of

the problem, it probably never existed. Save your money for something that’s really worth it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You could say this is a backward day as far as relationships go. Flirting comes in the form of arguing, and love comes in the form of saying “no” to someone you adore.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Tempted to put all of your energy into charming the one you admire? It’s not your only option, nor is it your best one.

You’re better off cultivating a high self-approval rating that’s independent of the opinion of others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may mix with a group of

people who already know one another very well. Being the new one has its advantages.

Follow your instincts about making alliances, because once you set a pattern, it will be very hard to break it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You have to purposely get out of your element in order to expand your realm of influence.

When you find yourself among strangers, this means you’re doing it right.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may not be in a very social mood, and if you don’t have any clear reason for showing up (something to sell), you’ll be tempted to forgo certain events. Go anyway. You’ll sell yourself and gather more sup-

porters for Team You. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

It’s easy to be loving and cheerful when you’re in a good mood. To be just as pleasant when you don’t feel like it takes maturity. You’ll be rewarded for the effort to project your best and highest self.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Working too hard at being attractive is the antithesis of attractive. You’ve already given enough effort to the situation, and now it’s time to forget about it. There’s great charisma in your nonchalance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re in a mood to be extremely selective as to how you spend your time and with

whom. If you bring that warm smile to every interaction, no one will suspect you’re sizing up opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A friend will reach out to you. The weird part is that you will be able to feel this before it happens. It’s because you are connected at a deep level, working through some joint karma.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Assume the best will happen, because when you adopt the assumption, it absolutely will.

People will be nice and say yes.

They will accept and admire you.

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