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String of burglaries reported in Newton

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News After reports of daytime residential burglaries, the Newton Police Department is asking residents to take extra precautions in securing their residences. The burglaries occurred on the west side of town over the past two days.

The NPD said the burglaries may be isolated incidents, but suggests citizens lock the doors on their house, garage and vehicles and also make sure windows are locked.

If a resident notices any suspicious activity in their neighborhood, they are encouraged to notify the police. If there is a burglary in progress call 911.

If anyone has information regarding the recent residential burglaries in Newton, call the NPD at 641-791-0850 to report that information.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton High School’s top 10 queen and king homecoming candidates members were announced Tuesday, with the top five to be announced on Monday. In front, from the left, are Elise Axtell, Adrienne Berman, Grace Coen, Emily Fitzgerald, Frances Lucas, Taylor Moon, Jaci Reeves, Hannah Rhoads, Kate Wyre and Leela Spencer. In back are Chet Adams, Joseph Banfield, Jacob Bennett, Derek Damman, Duncan Lee, Dalton Nevels, Grant Nook, Cole Peters, Bryce Tish and Benton Vest.

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

NHS homecoming events slated for next week

IUB sets final hearing dates for Bakken oil pipeline

Top-five court to be announced Monday

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Twenty Newton High School students were called to the NHS front rotunda on Tuesday morning.

The 2015-16 homecoming king and queen candidates’ names were read during NHS’s regular morning announcements, and the court assembled for brief photos. The announcement of the vote tally was made in advance of NHS’s homecoming activities, which are scheduled to take place next week.

The top five queen and king candidates are slated to be announced Monday at 9:45 a.m.

The building of the homecoming parade floats will take place

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The coronation assembly is set for 11:15 a.m. Thursday, in the NHS upper gym. Chris Thorpe and McKenna Heisdorffer took home king and queen honors at last year’s coronation.

The parade and a pep assembly are also set for Thursday. The parade will begin at the main entrance to NHS at 6 p.m.

Convertibles in the parade will meet in front of the main entrance to NHS, while groups will enter off of East Fifth Street South, and around the back of the school.

The route will follow East Fourth Street South and turn left on North Second Avenue East, wrapping around the courthouse

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square and ending at the corner of First Street South and South Second Avenue. A pep assembly will take place at 7 p.m. at the courthouse square.

Another event slated for the evening of Thursday is a dodgeball tournament. That’s scheduled for 7 p.m. in the NHS upper gym.

NHS will be on an assembly schedule again on Friday. Another pep assembly — this one in the upper gym — is set for 11:15 a.m.

The homecoming football game, against Gilbert, is set for about 7:30 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

A dance is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. on Saturday in the upper gym.

The Iowa Utilities Board will hold a final hearing in November to determine if a Texas-based oil company will be granted the use of eminent domain to construct a 347.56 mile-segment of crude oil pipeline through 18 Iowa counties.

The evidentiary hearing will be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds Community Building from Nov. 12-16. According to IUB documents, the hearing begins at 9 a.m. and the first day will be reserved for public comments and preliminary matters.

Energy Transfer Partners — the parent company to Dakota Access, LLC which is developing the Bakken oil pipeline — has been seeking use of eminent domain from the three-member, governor-appointed utility board since the project was announced last year.

The proposed 1,134 mile pipeline would stretch from North Dakota to a hub in Patoka, Ill. and gulf coast refineries and carry 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day through the state.

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

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Landfill hoping to cut down on yard waste bags Hundreds of bags make it to the landfill daily during the fall

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News In an effort to cut down on the number of yard waste bags brought to the landfill, Public Works Operations Superintendent Jody Rhone is asking Newton citizens to bring the waste to a dumping area near the landfill.

Opened in the spring, the yard waste area is free to the public and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“What we are wanting to do is try to prevent people from buying the bags. When they buy those bags they get picked up on the curb and brought out here and then we have to empty them,” Rhone said. “They bring out thousand and thousands of them so it is hours and hours and weeks of people emptying bags.”

Rhone said people can bring the waste out in any container, including the bags, as long as they empty them. There is a trash can available for any disposable containers.

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Submitted Photo Design options such as the one above for a new Westwood Golf Course Clubhouse, pictured, were looked over at the Newton Parks Board’s September meeting Wednesday night.

The board is in early stages of the potential project.

Park Board moves forward with Aurora Park plans Board reviews possible plans for Westwood Golf Course

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News Newton Parks Board members Jim Klier, Melanie Humphrey, Amanda Price and newest member Marc Jackson along with Parks Administrative Superintendent Nathan Un-

sworth and Public Works Director Keith Laube discussed several projects at its September meeting Wednesday night at Newton City Hall. Board chair Adam Vandall was not present.

The main area of topic was in regard to structural

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The first course of action the board has plans to take is with the resurfacing of the Aurora Park tennis courts followed by the installation of new playground equipment and the possible installation of a unique boulder park.

The board would like to resurface the tennis courts in place and will be taking bids for asphalt,

surfacing paint as well as tiling and matting. Asphalt has an expectancy of seven years whereas a tiling surface could last 20 to 25 years. The board will compare bids and determine which option is the most cost efficient in the long term. This project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2016.

The second course of action the board has plans to take is with the installation of a new playground equipment.

The board moved forward in selecting two Aurora Park playground design options from a selection of nine. The board will have a representative from Cunningham Recreation, of Des Moines, present further information and answer questions about the two playground options to determine which is the best.

The playground budget is $50,000, half of the budget the board had with last year’s Maytag Park playground equipment installation, and could include structures

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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.

Metro Creative Connection Rice is an afforable, versatile and nutritious grain choice that is also low calorie and convenient for any busy family.

Think rice for healthy family meals, sides

By Jenny Thompson RD, LD, CDE Newton Hy-Vee September is National Rice Month, and rice is such a great food to celebrate.

Why choose rice? It is a budg e t - f r i e n d l y, versatile and nutritious grain choice for any meal of the day.

Rice contains around 100 calories per half-cup and is sodium-, Thompson cholesterol- and trans fat-free. It is a gluten-free grain and the most common grain that is free of most other allergens. Last but not least, rice contributes more than 15 vitamins and minerals including iron, zinc, folate and other B-vitamins.

Now that the nutrient-profile has been covered, it’s time to explain how convenient rice can be for busy families by utilizing rice bowls. Follow the steps below to discover how to make your next family meal fun and easy.

1. Make Rice the Foundation. Place 1/2 cup of cooked

rice in a bowl for each member of the family, or put 1/2 cup of rice per person in one large bowl to create a family-sized rice bowl.

2. Pack in the Produce. Add one cup of chopped vegetables, sautéed or roasted.

3. Add Lean Protein to Balance the Meal. Top each bowl with three ounces per person of lean protein, such as chicken, fish, 1/4 cup of dried beans, tofu or a chopped hard-boiled egg.

This protein will add flavor and fill you up without excess saturated fat.

4. Season and Enjoy. Sprinkle with chopped herbs or spices, or top with lemon juice and zest.

Add crunch with toasted nuts.

Sauce or season your healthy rice bowl as you like ... Asian, Mexican, Indian, Southwest … wherever your creativity takes you.

The possibilities are endless.

Here are some flavor suggestions to get your shoppers started: Teriyaki Bowl — Combine rice with broccoli, carrots, green onion, chicken and teriyaki glaze.

Vegetarian Salad Bowl — Mix rice with spinach or kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, celery, beans, Italian dressing and gar-

nish with shredded cheese.

Apple Walnut Breakfast Bowl — Stir rice in with chopped apples, raisins or cranberries, walnuts and brown sugar. Add in milk and garnish with whipped topping for a real treat.

If you are looking for an easy side dish for family meals, rice is perfect for that, too. Try this tasty recipe below that will pair well with any main course.

Cranberry Pecan Rice Pilaf Serves: 6 (1 cup each) 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1 c. uncooked rice 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 c. chopped pecans 1/4 c. sliced green onions Salt and black pepper, to taste 1. Melt butter in two-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Add rice; cook and stir two to three minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

2. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, cranberries, pecans and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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.

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.

Dietary Course Newton Hy-Vee 1502 First Ave. E.

Family Meals Sampling Day 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sept. 24 Newton Hy-Vee Club Room, $5

September is National Family Meals Month and your Newton Hy-Vee Dietitians want to help you celebrate.

Research has shown that eating more meals together at home can increase self-esteem, encourages healthier eating habits and improves grades. Stop by the store to try samples and get ideas for simple, healthy meals. No registration needed.

Ways to use Rotisserie Chicken 6 p.m., Sept. 29 Newton Hy-Vee Club Room, $5

Join Jenny Thompson, RD, LD, CDE, for this cooking class featuring rotisserie chicken. Samples and recipes will be provided. Please register by calling 641-7927030, by accessing bit.ly/1NnEQpY or by stopping by Customer Service.

Panel backs aspirin for heart health in only certain adults WASHINGTON (AP) — A government task force says a daily low-dose aspirin could help certain people in their 50s and 60s prevent a first heart attack or stroke — and they might get some protection against colon cancer at the same time.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued draft guidelines Monday recommending aspirin only if people meet a strict list of criteria — including a high risk of heart disease and a low risk of bleeding side effects.

The guidelines said the recommendation is strongest for 50-somethings, but that doctors should decide aspirin therapy on a case-by-case basis for people in

their 60s, who can expect a smaller benefit.

Potential candidates should have at least a 10 percent risk of a heart attack or stroke over the next decade, have a life expectancy of at least 10 years and be willing to take daily aspirin that long, and not have other health conditions that cause bleeding, the guidelines said.

That’s because prolonged aspirin use can trigger serious bleeding, in the gastrointestinal tract or brain.

Aspirin therapy has long been recommended for heart attack survivors, but who should try it for what’s called primary prevention — protection of a first heart attack or stroke — is less clear. And

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while studies suggest years of daily aspirin use may lower the risk of colon cancer, no major health organizations recommend taking it solely for that reason.

Neither do the task force guidelines — the aspirin decision is supposed to be made on the basis of patients’ heart health — but it concluded the cancer information would be useful as doctors and patients discuss the choice.

“If you’re a person trying to decide whether to take aspirin, you’d want to be aware of all the potential benefits and the potential harms,” said Dr. Douglas Owens, a Stanford University professor and task force member.

The task force said there’s not enough

evidence to assess aspirin therapy for those under 50 or over 69. The updated guidelines back aspirin for a narrower age range than the last time the task force weighed the question, but for the first time adds information about the possible cancer benefit if people use aspirin long enough.

The guidelines are in line with American Heart Association recommendations, said Dr. Elliott Antman, a Harvard University professor and former AHA president who welcomed them. In contrast, the Food and Drug Administration last year ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to support marketing aspirin for prevention of first heart attacks.

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Cardinal Lanes opening delayed Newton Daily News The Cardinal Lanes bowling alley has run into some technical problems, and won’t be able to open this weekend.

The bowling alley’s owners, Brian and Lisa McKinney,

announced via the Cardinal Lanes Facebook page Wednesday that wiring replacements in the bowling alley will take longer than anticipated.

Monday, Lisa McKinney told the Newton Daily News that the planned opening date

would be Friday for regular open bowling. However, it was discovered this week that extensive wiring replacements must take place.

Check the Cardinal Lanes Facebook page for more updates.

Landfill Continued from Page 1A larger, such as tomato plants, are not included in the quarter in diameter, since they are not wood.

“If it is larger than a pencil it can’t go in there,” Rhone said.

People have been using the area since it has opened, but Rhone hopes it will become more popular and in the process help people save money by not buying the bags. Newton residents have become accustom to using the bags, which they can then set on the curb to be picked up.

“We are getting into the fall season and I am hoping to get the word out so people do go and buy a bunch of the bags,” Rhone said. “Once the bags that we already have are gone we will be looking at doing something different, maybe getting out of them altogether or going to a biodegradable bag.”

The yard waste area is broke down to composting material and then used as a daily cover

Hearing Continued from Page 1A Prior to Wednesday’s announcement, the IUB filed listings detailing each property where the use of eminent domain is being sought. According to the IUB report, Dakota

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The public works department is asking citizens to considering dumping their yard waste, including, grass, leaves and garden waste in a designated area located outside of the landfill this fall. The department is hoping to cut back on the number of bags that come to the landfill that then have to be emptied.

for top soil in the landfill.

There is also an area for recyclables such as plastic, glass and paper. Both areas are located at the front of the landfill making for easy access without having to go all the way into the landfill.

Access filed parcel specific eminent domain requests for 445 parcels in Iowa including railroad crossings.

ETP spokesperson Vicki Granado has maintained since July that the company has secured voluntary easements for 60 percent of the tracts along the pipeline’s Iowa route. Iowa

The area is under video surveillance to help prevent illegal dumping, which can be fined up to $1,000 plus additional fees.

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

Citizens for Community Improvement — one of the lead opposition groups against the pipeline project — contests that number. Iowa CCI community organizer Nathan Malachowski said his group has calculated voluntary easements for roughly 40 percent of the pipeline path.

Iowa CCI member Brenda

Parks Continued from Page 1A such as a zip line, whirlwind seat and expression swing designed for mothers and infants. This project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2016.

The third course of action the board has plans to take is to install a boulder park for older children. A boulder park would consist of rock wall and boulder structures that create a climbing environment.

This project is in the earliest preliminary stages of design and board decided to wait on its design approval. The boulder park budget will be determined by the cost of the other two projects, but the cost could be up to $95,000.

Also discussed at the meeting was the Westwood Golf Course Clubhouse Project.

The board was given two updated designs for the project from Big Creek Design Group, of Polk City.

The craftsman architecture design with a pitch roof was chosen over the contemporary architecture design with a flat roof. The layout of a potential new clubhouse would include a pro shop, golfers lounge and large banquet room. Natural lightning, storage space, maintenance and golfer needs were discussed as well as needs of people using the banquet space.

The board is working in conjunction with city staff on design requirements of the clubhouse. A master design plan will not be ready to move forward until later this year, and a new clubhouse would.

In other business: • Both Woodland Park and Maytag Park will gain new outdoor pit toilets, similar to an outhouse. These bathrooms will be year-long handicap accessible with a fan and scent aeration. They will be placed near the Woodland Park shelter and near the southwest corner of the Maytag Park parking lot by the disc golf starting location. The board will take these recommendations to city council on Monday.

• The Little Free Library will be moved to Sersland Park in downtown Newton due to its vandalism at Maytag Park. The little library was installed in August.

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

Brink of Huxley said Wednesday she believes the IUB is rushing the hearings.

“By adhering to Dakota Access’ construction timeline, this decision makes it clear that the IUB is working for Big Oil, not the people of Iowa,” Brink said. “We know Iowans from all walks of life are committed

to the fight, and won’t stop until they see a rejection from IUB.” Late petitions of interventions can still be filed to the IUB by Oct. 2 and any direct testimony and exhibits must be filed by Oct. 12.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Annual arts & craft show returns Local organist to give recital Sunday at to Iowa State Fairgrounds Newton Daily News Make plans now to attend the 13th Annual Arts & Crafts on Sept. 25-27 at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

This is Iowa’s largest show, with more than 300 talented exhibitors from eight states presenting and selling the Midwest’s finest handcrafts.

The show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy

original, affordable arts and crafts.

Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, pet products, purses, rugs, candles, table runners, stained glass, lawn and garden metal art, quilts, paintings and prints, several different types of food items and more, with more than 80,000 square feet of display space.

Admission to the show is only $6, with anyone 10 and under free.

All patrons will receive a threeday re-entry hand stamp good

for the entire three-day run of the show. Show hours are Friday night from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking for the show is always free.

For the public’s convenience, a free shuttle bus service will be available on both Friday and Saturday and will shuttle the public from the northern parking lots to the front of the Varied Industries Building.

For additional show information, call 563-652-4529.

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Newton resident Linda Bryant, organist for Grinnell College, will present a recital at 4 p.m. Sunday in Herrick Chapel on the campus.

Bryant will play music of Craig Phillips, J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, John Leavitt (based on “A Child’s Gar-

den of Verse” by Robert Lewis Stevenson), and Charles Marie Widor.

She will play the historic Aeolian-Skinner instrument of 59 ranks, 5 divisions and 5,000 pipes, which was completely restored in 2007-2009 and rededicated in 2009.

The program is free and open to the public.

Woodland Park N. 19th Ave. W., Newton, IA September 19, 2015 11am to 4pm

Thursday, October 22nd • 4:30 - 7:30 DMACC Conference Center

All former Maytag employees, families, and public are invited to attend. Reunion is free. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair, enjoy the entertainment, food vendors, and catch up with old friends.

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Fear locks away progress

By Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Sept. 17, 2015

I have never been a tinkerer — at least not with my hands. I was never the kid tearing apart cars or messing with a motorcycle. I tinkered with words and ideas, but I was always envious of those who were good with their hands.

My longtime friend Mike Williams was a tinkerer. He has loved computer hardware since we were 11 years old. Mike was the guy who had computer parts sprawled out around his bedroom floor and would change motherboards and processors just to see what kind of speed he could pump out of his CPU. In college, I paid him to build a custom desktop for my studies. He is now a computer networking engineer, and I’m a journalist. We were different, but both respect each other’s passion for our crafts.

Ahmed Mohamed was also a tinkerer. But his tinkering landed the 14-year-old high school freshman from Irving, Texas in jail Monday. His alleged crime?

Trying to impress his high school engineering teacher with a home-

made digital clock which school administrators claimed too closely resembled a bomb.

Ahmed was suspended from school, threatened with expulsion by his MacArthur High School Principal, arrested and put into juvenile detention. According to the Dallas Morning News, which interviewed Ahmed and investigators after Monday’s incident, the 14-year-old always maintained that it was a digital clock to impress his teachers. Those in the school also confirmed Ahmed’s account even after their suspicion led to his arrest.

The Irving Police Department has since announced it will not file charges against what they were initially calling a “hoax bomb,” but the emotional damage to this young man, his family and MacArthur High School has been done.

Ahmed’s love for NASA, as advertised in the shirt he was wearing as he was taken from his school in handcuffs, is more American and patriotic than the words and ac-

tions of many who are supposed to be his fellow citizens.

In the initial report Tuesday by Dallas Morning News, the newspaper reported that Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne became “a national celebrity in anti-Islamic circles, fueling rumors in speeches that the religious minority was plotting to usurp American laws.”

Creating a culture within a city government of distrust and fear is not healthy for the community and is not a healthy example for the youth of this country. This unfounded suspicion — as it appears to be — based simply on the young man’s religious heritage teaches Ahmed’s peers to be fearful of those different from them.

We already have a problem getting youth interested in math and science in this country, and to accuse a 14-year-old of terrorist activity for simply sharing his curiosity and ingenuity with teachers and classmates is teaching Ahmed to be afraid of his gift and afraid of his neighbors.

This is a double whammy. Ar-

resting this young man could discourage him from his passion, but this kind of treatment puts young Muslims on a path to radicalization — a path they were not on before they were mistreated.

Since the story has gone national, President Obama has tweeted Ahmed an invite to the White House and told him to bring his “cool clock.” The 14-year-old has also been invited by Mark Zuckerberg to participate in a Facebook Q&A to inspire more young people to take part in science and engineering.

Let’s hope the careless and fearful acts of a few can open Americans’ eye to what profiling can do to our society — a society based on the right to practice any religion in peace, a society that rewards curiosity and takes pride in its cultural diversity.

I hope one day, Ahmed can trade his NASA T-shirt for a NASA mission patch.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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IDOT fails on solution for deadly intersection Six years of study, 121 crashes and 11 deaths — no viable solution.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is failing in its effort to provide a safe route on Highway 330 which intersects with two rural Jasper County highways.

Last month the IDOT presented its final design plans at a public meeting in Baxter with intentions of constructing a $14.4 million diamond interchange.

This intersection has been deemed one of the most deadly intersections in Iowa. It’s tempting to think the cost of saving lives, particularly those of our local student population and others that travel this route, is worth the multi-million dollar proposal.

While making this intersection safe is a top priority, the IDOT’s proposal would impact 12 landowners, including a local farmer who would lose nearly 60 acres of family land — including his home and certified organic farm. Larry Cleverley’s family farm has been part of his family for almost 90 years. Meanwhile, his sister, who lives nearby, will also lose her home.

IDOT engineer Scott Dockstader admits that taking 70 acres of land and two homes is significant, but argues the IDOT has to balance the impacts with the safety of the public.

“Given the unforgivingness of

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these two intersections, I think this is a good project that everybody is supportive of,” Dockstader said at the August public meeting.

We disagree.

Prior to introducing the diamond interchange (which would connect Iowa Highway 117 and Jasper County Road F17 with Highway 65 North using a bypass and allow traffic to cross Highway 330 via an overpass) the IDOT had other options.

A J-turn design was originally presented in 2009 as a viable option, but was dismissed after the public disapproved, IDOT officials said. The public was not receptive to the proposal because it created out-of-distance travel and was perceived as a temporary fix.

Three years later, another public meeting was held. The IDOT said it received several comments expressing concern with many of the interchange options with respect to the right-of-way impacts and amount of farmland affected.

Several others spoke in favor of the

interchange options as they felt it was the safest way to improve the two intersections.

A fourth public meeting was held in Baxter the summer of 2014. The J-Turn and diamond interchange were both presented, however the majority of the public comments were in favor of a traffic signal, which is not a viable solution at this location — the IDOT studied this option, but the intersection doesn’t meet state requirements for such a traffic control signal.

It was then determined in January that the diamond intersection was the best solution.

As we review the history of this project it is not only disturbing how long the IDOT has dragged its feet in determining a solution, but also, six years later, its best idea is an option that spends millions of dollars and robs an Iowa farmer of his livelihood and home.

It’s disappointing our well-funded and well-staffed IDOT hasn’t made safety — or landowners — a priority in this project.

Submit your feedback to IDOT The deadline for public comments regarding the Iowa 330 intersection was Sept. 9 — despite the IDOT telling the Newton Daily News a six week commenting period would follow the Aug. 24 public meeting. However, all correspondence received after this date will be included in the project files and reviewed as the project is developed.

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One man’s junk ... is another man’s treasure.

The big old rusty steel drum was given to me by a farmer friend. I had no idea what I was going to do with it, and regretted taking it.

It was awfully h e a v y, and I could o n l y m o v e By Curt Swarm it

by Guest Columnist rolling.

Also, I had no idea what it was. Maybe a lawn roller, the kind you fill with water? I was to find out later that it was a huge pulley, off a huge machine; a pulley that would have had a three-foot-wide belt running off it.

I can’t even remember how the inspiration came to me. I might have leaned an old steel wagon wheel up against it. Yes, I think that was it. Anywho, I could see the infant beginnings of maybe an Old Threshers style steam engine.

Presto change-o!

Fast forward to the Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant. This would be the third year I have set up in Central Park as a vendor to sell my junk, I mean, art.

I sheepishly put the steam engine front and center, with the largest price tag I have ever put on any of my art. It was all my little John Deere tractor could do to haul that steam engine from my house to the park.

Voila! Almost the first person who looked at the mock steam engine bought it. It was the first item of mine to sell, in a park full of low-dollar craft items.

The clincher was that I promised to deliver it — how, I didn’t know. With pleasure, I wrote “Sold!” on the price tag, then watched in agony as almost everyone who strolled by, admired the little steam engine, looked at the “Sold!” sign, and said, “Dang!”

I could’ve sold six of them.

This year’s Art and Crafts show in Central Park was a little slow. It was awfully hot and sticky,

which tends to make people stay indoors. Ginnie and I sold a few pieces of art here and there, but nothing major. The big-ticket steam engine on the first day carried the weight.

The last day of the Old Threshers Reunion, Labor Day, is an optional day for vendors in Central Park.

Consequently, most of them, being from out of state, skedaddled. Because I live in Mt. Pleasant, Ginnie and I stayed open for business. As it turned out, it rained overnight, cooled off, and we had our best day of sales. The same went for the few other vendors who stuck it out.

I even sold a couple of my “Flying Sewing Machines” and all of my 3D Geese.

There was a sign maker from South Dakota set up close to us. I bought a “Life is Better at the Farm” sign for the acreage Ginnie and I are moving to. Then, I had the sign maker paint me a “One Man’s Junk, is Another Man’s Treasure!” sign. It brought a lot of laughs and comments. The sign maker had her best day, also.

By the way, the person who bought the steam engine, came back and also bought my second most expensive sculpture — a tall abstract, I call “Quark,” because there are quirks and there are quarks. It’s very unusual for someone to have an eye for traditional as well as abstract art. With much grunting and groaning, I delivered the sculptures. The Quark is going to be a trellis for her rosebush, and the steam engine a landmark for her country home. I love it when people like my art.

By the way, I heard many comments, mostly from old farmers and welders, to the effect of, “Humph, I could make that.” The prize retort came from a wife. “Yes, but will you?”

My plans for next year’s Old Threshers include having about six steam engines ready. They go great with the Old Threshers theme.

You can bet, however, the next steam engine I build won’t be so heavy, and will roll on it’s own wheels!

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Obituaries Luella Bebout Sept. 9, 2015 Luella Irene (Shore) Bebout was born Sept. 7, 1916, in Lucas County.

She gradu a t e d from the Normal Training (teaching) program of Chariton High School in 1933, and from Drake University in 1962, with a B.A. earned through many night and sum-

Phyllis Hopkins Sept. 7, 2015 Phyllis Marie (Herzog) Hopkins peacefully died early Monday morning Sept. 7, 2 0 1 5 , with her family at her side in Mesa, Ariz.

Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. She was a member of Bethany Church in Baxter.

She was born in Newton, April 6, 1928. She

Karen A. Luing Sept. 16, 2015 Karen Luing, 70, of Newton, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, 2015, at Fountain West Health Care in West Des Moines. Funeral

mer school classes. She taught in rural and town schools in Lucas, Marion and Jasper counties from the 1930s to the 1970s.

She met her husband, Worth Bebout, when he wrote her paychecks for Gosport School near Knoxville. They were married at the Little Brown Church in 1941.

Their daughter Linda was born in 1948, and it was a source of great pride for Luella that Linda followed her mother and grandmother into teaching, as a professor of linguistics.

After her retirement and Worth’s death in 1978, she made a new life filled with family, world travel, bridge and clubs, such as Creative Writing. Her love of learning took her all the way into the computer age — she was an avid emailer well into her 90s. She passed away in Clarke County Hospital two days after her 99th birthday.

Luella was preceded in death by her husband, Worth; her sister, Eithel Gookin; and her brother Raymond. She is survived by her daughter, Linda and son-in-

law, Bradford Arthur of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; her sister, Aletha Feight of Chariton; her sister, Elaine (Harley) Keeney of Chariton; and her brother-in-law, Leland Gookin of Fairfield.

A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment was at the Chariton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead Assisted Living.

Condolences may be shared at www. pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.

lived in and around Baxter from birth to her retirement move to Mesa, Ariz., in 2005. She worked at the State Savings Bank in Baxter and retired from the Baxter Community School after 26 years as a “lunch lady.”

In 1975, she became a grandmother for the first time and from that time on was affectionately known as “Granny” to all the kids that knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, TW Herzog and Dorothea Herzog; her brother Bud Herzog (Lavall); her son, Gary Lee Hop-

kins; and her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Carl Hopkins in 2010.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Susan (Hopkins) Perisho of Mesa, Ariz., her son Douglas Hopkins and Carla of Mesa, Ariz., and her son Jeffrey Hopkins and Diane of Des Moines; her sister, Linda (Herzog) and husband Randy Timm of Virginia; and daughter-in-law, Ginger LaKose of Des Moines.

She is also survived by and will be missed by grandchildren Matt Perisho of Chandler, Ariz., and his children Ashlee and Ryan, and

Toni (Perisho) Follett of Mesa, Ariz., and her children Mason, Noelle and Presley, Jeramy Hopkins, Kyle Hopkins and Casey Hopkins of Hawaii, Joel Hopkins of Des Moines and Stacy (Hopkins) Simbro of Newton, Jestin Bills of Johnston, and Jesickah Bills of Altoona; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis is loved and remembered by many dear friends and family, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Plans for a memorial service have not yet been made.

services for Karen are pending.

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

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

Kathryn Samson Sept, 17, 2015 Kathryn Samson, 86, of Reasnor, died Thursday morning, Sept, 17, 2015, at Newton Health Care.

Funeral services for Kathryn are pending.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at: www.pencefh.com.

LIHEAP to accept applications this fall Newton Daily News Applications will be taken starting Nov. 1 for the 2015-16 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa

Department of Human Rights/DCAA, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs.

Red Rock Area Community Action Agency, 115 N. Second

Ave. E. in Newton, will be taking applications from Nov. 1 through April 30, 2016 (Oct. 1 for households with elderly/disabled member).

Applicants will need to furnish social security cards for all household members, a copy of their most recent heating and

electric bill, telephone bill, and proof of all household members’ gross income for the past three months or for the past calendar year.

The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel and other factors.

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• Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 501 E. 19th St. N. in Newton. This is the beginning of the 2015-16 year, so dues of $15 will be collected. Tammy Hemmer will be giving the program on weighted quilts. For more information, please contact Margaret A. Jensen at 641792-7720.

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

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

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

• 2015 River to River Ride Car Show will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at Hawkeye Stages/Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau, 300 E. 17th St. S. in Newton. The 2015 River to River Retro Road Trip will make an overnight pit stop in Newton.

A classic car show will be from 5 to 9 p.m. HyVee will be grilling out for the event.

• Movie Night at the Library will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Baxter Community Library, 202 E. State St. Featured movie is Cinderella.

• Fall city-wide garage sale day will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in Prairie City.

• Appliance/Scrap Metal Drop-off will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the city water tower in Prairie City.

• The 11th Annual “Off the Beaten Path” 6K trail race trail and 3K fun run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, just north off of I-80 exit 179. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at Ahrens Access of the Preserve.

The 6K trail race will kick off at 9 a.m. and the 3K will begin at 9:15 a.m.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Hector D. Bonilla, 32, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident after authorities were called to 1500 S. Sixth Ave. E. at 9:23 p.m.

Sunday. Officers were called about a vehicle that ran into a telephone pole. Officers were told about a male driver that had taken off running but was apprehended.

Officers found the vehicle had struck a parked vehi-

cle. Damage is estimated at $2,500 for Bonilla’s vehicle and $250 for the parked vehicle. Officers found Bonilla at the intersection of South Fifth Avenue East and East Fourth Avenue Place East. He smelled of alcohol and admitted to drinking.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Harmony M. Burke, 23, of Newton, is charged with public intoxication and interference with official acts after authorities were called to 1500 S. Sixth Ave. E. at

10:52 p.m. Sunday. Officers found Burke standing outside a van that had recently been in an accident. She smelled of alcohol and said she had been a passenger in the van. Officers got a cab to transport her home. She was told if she was in public, she would be placed under arrest for public intoxication. She went to the Jasper County Jail, where she was then placed under arrest. She refused to enter her holding cell and became hostile, refusing to take off her shoes.

A Taser was shown and officers had to physically restrain her. After she was handcuffed, she kicked at officers, hitting two of them.

• Jerred F. Miller, 31, of Newton, is charged with driving while license under suspension after authorities were called to 308 E. 13th St. N. at 4:35 p.m. Monday.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Debra Johnston, 55, of

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Sapphires pass as diamonds in case of mistaken identity

DEAR ABBY: Last year I gave my new (at that time) girlfriend, “Alyssa,” a pair of earrings for her birthday. They were in a box from a department store marked “fine jewelry.” She loved them and became emotional in expressing her gratitude. I thought it was because it was the first piece of jewelry I had ever bought for her.

When she opened the box I explained that they were her birthstone — sapphires — but WHITE sapphires. In her excitement she must have missed that part.

The earrings are large — maybe one carat apiece. Yesterday I overheard my granddaughter ask Alyssa if they were real diamonds, and Alyssa told her yes!

I kept my mouth shut when she said it, but now I understand why she was so excited when she first saw them.

She cherishes the earrings and has told me numerous times she will never take them off.

I want to make this right, but I’m afraid she’ll feel embarrassed because she must have told her girlfriends and family I gave her diamond earrings — which I didn’t. Abby, what do I do? — LOVING BOYFRIEND IN VIRGINIA DEAR BOYFRIEND: You should straighten this out with your girlfriend, but do it privately. After that, let her disclose the fact that her diamond earrings are really sapphires at her discretion — or not.

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s daughter and her husband are in their early 40s. When they invite us to visit them, there is never any preparation or advance planning. They provide no clean sheets or towels. If they order out, they expect us to pay.

When they visit us, they leave beer cans in the bookcases, devour all snacks without asking, etc. Their house smells strongly of pet odors. If we opt to stay in a hotel, they are offended.

Every occasion revolves around

drinking alcohol, and lots of it. I’ll have one drink, so they won’t say I am uptight and feel uncomfortable around me. My husband is intimidated by his strong-willed daughter, and wishes this just would all go away.

There have been many, many more incidents and overall generally narcissistic and rude behavior. My husband wants a relationship with his daughter.

What to do? — JUST WANTS TO RELAX DEAR JUST WANTS: You either grin and bear it — and that includes laundering your own sheets and towels when you visit — or send your husband to visit his daughter alone.

DEAR ABBY: A very good friend of mine had a facelift. I’m out of the country, so I have only seen pictures of her. I don’t think it looks good at all.

It looks fake and, in my opinion, has ruined her looks.

What should I say when I see her or when she asks me directly what I think of it? I hate to lie, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings. — HONEST FRIEND DEAR HONEST: Sometimes people can be “too” honest, so be diplomatic if you are asked directly. Tell her you always thought she was beautiful — inside and out — and thought she looked great before, but if she’s happy with the result, that’s what’s important.

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1 Tyson plans to add 60 jobs at Council Bluffs plant

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Tyson Foods is adding 60 jobs at one of its Council Bluffs plants a month after closing a beef plant in Denison, Iowa.

Tyson officials said Wednesday that the Council Bluffs plant would add jobs to help produce pork chops and roasts.

The plant that specializes in retail-ready beef and pork products already employs about 1,100. Plant manager Doug Griffin says he’s excited to be creating more jobs in Council Bluffs.

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SOLON — The Solon City Council has decided not to raise the minimum wage to the county’s planned level.

The council voted unanimously on Wednesday to opt out of the county wage hike ordinance and keep the minimum at the state rate of $7.25 an hour. Last week the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal that raises the county’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017.

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IOWA CITY — Iowa regulators have suspended the licenses of two trainers after racing dogs at a Dubuque greyhound track tested positive for a risky performance-enhancing drug. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said Wednesday the dogs at the Iowa Greyhound Park tested positive for ractopamine, a drug that is used as a feed supplement to make farm animals increase their muscle mass. The drug poses health problems for dogs. Regulators are looking into whether the banned substance was mistakenly included in the dogs’ food.

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Report: Mississippi River commerce worth $400 billion DUBUQUE — A report released at a gathering of mayors in Dubuque finds that commerce along the Mississippi River generates more than $400 billion and supports 1.3 million jobs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinated the report, which was released Wednesday at a gathering of more than two dozen mayors in Dubuque. The report found that the upper Mississippi River area generates $253 billion annually and supports 755,000 jobs.

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CLEAR LAKE — A dispute between a north Iowa animal shelter and a dog owner is heading to court. A hearing has been scheduled on Oct. 7 to determine ownership of the 9-month-old shepherd mix named Jade. Justin Deppe of Jewell adopted the dog in April from Patriots for Pets Rescue and Shelter in Clear Lake.

The dog was reclaimed from his ex-wife on Sunday a shelter coordinator.

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Street repair projects underway Newton Daily News

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The Newton Police Department embarked on its annual Safety City program this week to help teach young people the basics of traffic and pedestrian safety. Officers followed up sessions at Newton Christian School and Berg Elementary School on Monday with the session pictured here at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School on Tuesday. At Thomas Jefferson, officer Brian Foster asked students questions and discussed do’s and don’ts involving strangers.

City crews began work installing curb ramps on North Fourth Avenue East in preparation for future road work in October. The ramps include the red dome panels and are a part of the larger overlay project.

“The domes help a vision impaired person know that they are entering a street or traveled way,” Public Work Director Keith Laube said.

“The city is required to make all adjacent curb ramps meet code as part of a street project. Furthermore, it is a good practice and is part of the City ADA transition plan

in becoming ADA compliant.”

Following the installation of the ramps, an asphalt overlay will be put on the street by Manatts probably in October, Laube said. The street repairs are funded from two sources — $500,000 coming from the 2015 bond and $250,000 provided by the 10-cent increase in the gas tax.

“We looked at what are some of the asphalt streets that needed repaired. We identified these streets this winter and also had the open house in the spring,” Laube said. “These are streets that if we do not do some maintenance now, we’re going to prob-

ably have to reconstruct them in the future, which is what we are trying to avoid.”

The street will first have a couple of inches of asphalt milled off the top of the roadway. That area will then be replaced by new asphalt, which is expected to have a shelf life of 20 to 25 years. The asphalt that was milled off will be recycled.

Repairs on North Fourth Avenue East are part of a larger street project including East Eighth Street North and South, East 19th Street South, West Eighth Street South, West Second Street South and East Second Street South.

Report: Merging vehicle led to I-80 motorcycle crash

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Montezuma man was sent to the hospital Tuesday after authorities say a merging dump truck caused a motorcycle crash on Interstate 80.

James E. Failor, 65, was traveling eastbound on I-80 near the 164 exit near Newton on his motorcycle at approximately 11:57 a.m. when he swerved to avoid the

truck, losing control of the motorcycle.

Failor was in the process of passing the truck in the left lane when at about the halfway point, the truck began merging from the right lane, according to an Iowa State Patrol report. While trying to avoid the truck, Failor dropped off the shoulder and lost control of the motorcycle.

The Newton Fire Department, Iowa

State Patrol and Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the scene. Failor was taken to Skiff Medical Center where he was treated.

Traffic was brought to a single lane and was backed up while the crews worked to transport the man to the ambulance.

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

Newton Police Department business office closed for remodeling Newton Daily News The Newton Police Department business office will be closed at noon on Thursday and will reopen on Monday for a remodeling project

Citizens needing to speak with a police officer can come to the police department and utilize the lobby phone to call for assistance, or call 641-792-1547 to have an officer speak with you at your residence or place of business.

Open meetings suit seeks to void University Iowa presidential search IOWA CITY (AP) — A retired professor has filed a lawsuit arguing that the University of Iowa presidential search committee repeatedly violated the open meetings law and that its actions should be voided.

The petition filed by Harrold Hammond, an emeritus professor in the College of Dentistry, adds another layer

of controversy to the search, which ended earlier this month with the selection of former IBM executive Bruce Harreld. It asks a judge to void actions taken by the 21-member committee, which vetted dozens of candidates before recommending four finalists to the Board of Regents.

Faculty, staff, students and alumni have ex-

pressed outrage over the board’s decision to select Harreld despite his lack of experience in higher education administration. He was picked over the president of Oberlin College and the provosts at Tulane and Ohio State. Regents have touted Harreld’s experience helping lead major corporations such as IBM, Boston Market and Kraft Foods.

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Cardinals, Bobcats scramble for 3A District 6 win

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Two teams will take the field at Van Horne Friday night with an almost must-win game on the line for each one.

Newton High’s Cardinals and their hosts, the Benton Community Bobcats find themselves in the same predicament — 0-1 in Class 3A District 6 play.

The Cardinals and Bobcats realize they can’t fall behind any more as they go after a playoff spot in District 6. Newton is 0-3 for the first time since 2008. Benton is 1-2.

They each lost their district opener a week ago — Newton to Grinnell, 39-21, and Benton to Ballard, 41-14.

Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Van Horne. The freshman game is at 4:45 p.m. Friday.

“This is a big game for both teams. We’re on the road and a win will be big for this team in many ways,” Newton head coach Ed Ergenbright said.

“We told our guys they have proven they can drive the ball down the field, but we have to do it in a consistent manner in games. We also have to eliminate giving up big plays, especially in the run game, on defense.”

Ergenbright said the Cardinals have focused on cleaning up little things on offense to become more consistent.

Newton had long drives offensively against Grinnell, scored three times,

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News These are the guys up front offensively for Newton High’s Cardinals. Offensive linemen do a lot of the ‘dirty’ work along the line of scrimmage to help open holes for the Cardinal running game and provide pass blocking to give the quarterback time to find an open receiver in the passing game. They are, left to right, front row, Noah Petersen, Jaden King, Blayden Rhone, Grant Fitzgerald, Lucas Clayton and Charles Bowen; middle row, Logan Theis, Connor McAdoo, ,Landon Hansen, Trenton Brady, Joseph Busch, Benny Cheng and Tyler Dawson; back row, Zachariah Bayne, Caleb Kite, Alex Miller, Jacob Smith, Duncan Lee, Caden Manning and Evan Walker.

but allowed several scoring opportunities to go by the way side.

Newton has had much of its offensive production on the ground led by senior running back Joseph Banfield, who has 285 yards on 59 carries and has scored four touchdowns. Senior Dalton Nevels has 101 yards on 22 carries.

The Cardinals have had to move into several younger running backs to the offense because of injuries. Junior Jordan Norvell and sophomore Jaron Roush have been stepping into the void left by injuries to senior Jwan Roush, who has 115 yards rushing, and junior Reese Rosenquist.

Sophomore quarterback Garrett Sturtz has 63 yards on 23 carries.

The Cardinal passing game has not taken off yet, although Sturtz had 167 yards on 20-of-31 passes with two touchdowns and four interceptions. Senior tight end Bryce Tish leads the Newton receivers with six catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns.

“We’ve been able to add some plays this week as our younger backs are becoming more familiar with the plays.

They are getting better each week,” Ergenbright said. “We have to do a better job of staying on our blocks offensively as plays develop.”

Benton’s offense fea-

tures dual-threat quarterback Riley Pfiffner, a 6-foot, 180-pound junior.

Pfiffner has rushed for 268 yards on 43 carries and completed 25-of-48 passes for 386 yards. He has thrown four touchdowns and three interceptions. He has two rushing touchdowns.

The Bobcats have rolled up 481 yards on the ground in three games. Hunter Semelroth is a 5-foot-11, 165-pound senior with 70 yards rushing while Matt Davis is a 5-foot6, 150-pound freshman running back with 82 yards rushing.

Pfiffner’s top targets in the passing game are seniors Lathan Cooper and Brady Kraus. Coo-

per has caught 13 passes for 152 yards and Kraus has four receptions for 161 yards.

“Benton has a spread offense and their quarterback is a player we have to contain. We have to keep him in the pocket and not allow him to scramble for yards,” Ergenbright said. “They have several athletes they try to get out into space to hurt you.”

Ergenbright said the Newton coaches took a look at the defensive scheme they had set up to run this season and made some tweaks to it going into Friday’s game. He said the focus is to stop the run game.

“We as coaches recognized we need to move

some personnel around to meet skill sets on defense. We’ll have people playing in different spots this week,” Ergenbright said. “We want to eliminate the big plays.”

Senior linebackers Duncan Lee and Austin James and junior linebacker Brady Smith are the heart of the Cardinal defense. The trio leads the Cardinals in tackles.

Lee has 25 solo stops and 13 assisted tackles while Smith has 15 solo stops and seven assisted along with a quarterback sack. James had 13 solo tackles and six assisted tackles.

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Mustangs work to keep momentum going

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Area prep football game previews

It would be easy for the Prairie City-Monroe football team to overlook Davis County with longtime rival Collins-Maxwell/Baxter looming a week later.

But that’s not the message PCM coach Greg Bonnett is giving his Mustangs.

PCM has gained plenty of momentum in the last two weeks, and Bonnett doesn’t want that momentum to vanish because his team walked through Friday’s Class 2A District 7 road game against Davis County.

“We are just not good enough to overlook anybody,” Bonnett said. “We have to grind things out this year to get our wins.

We have to work for everything. We can’t take a week off because of who we play the week after.”

The Raiders will be in town to face PCM on Sept. 25, but before that, there will be a battle of Mustangs in Bloomfield.

Davis County comes into the game 0-3 and has been outscored 139-36 in those three games. The home team is, according to Bonnett, primarily going to be run-oriented when they have the ball.

“They are a pretty physical team,” Bonnett said.

“They have a confusing offense. They’ll use a spinner back and some wildcat. We just need to make sure we know what to expect and execute the gameplan.”

Zach Houf has completed only eight of his 27 in the first three games, but he has gained 190 rushing yards with two touchdowns. Four players have at least 12 carries for Davis County, and Houf ’s eight completions have gone to five different receivers.

All-stater Ben Kincart leads the defense with 16 tackles and two sacks, and his unit will be expected to slow down PCM’s high-octane offense that has scored 90 points in its last two games.

That came after scoring 12 points in the season opener against Class 1A No. 8 Pella Christian.

“We changed a few things and added a fullback,” Bonnett said in regard to being more productive the last two weeks. “The fact that it hasn’t rained the last two weeks has helped with our spread, too.”

Logan Gilman is completing 74 percent of his passes and has thrown for 572 yards and eight touchdowns. His favorite targets are Noah Clark and Luke Greiner, who both have 14 catches and have combined for seven of Gilman’s eight scores.

Logan Litrell highlights the PCM running game with 223 yards and three touchdowns. Reid Jenkins leads the defense with 26 solo tackles and four tackles for loss.

The game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. in Bloomfield.

Colfax-Mingo (2-1, 1-0) at Belle Plaine Plaine (3-0, 1-0), 7 p.m.

The Tigerhawks passed their initial Class A District 7 test with flying colors when they defeated Lynnville-Sully 40-15 at home last Friday.

This week, Colfax-Mingo hits the road to face a team in Belle Plaine that finished one spot above them in the final district standings a year ago.

Both teams were 6-4 last year and both teams lost in the opening round of the postseason. A win in this game would be big for the 2015 district standings. Belle Plaine won 26-16 in Colfax last year.

Jared Myers leads Class A in passing yards with 839 and is tied for first in touchdown passes with eight. Jacob Lietz leads Class A with 26 catches.

And for the second straight week, Colfax-Mingo’s wide-open spread offense will be up against a power running team which features four players with at least 103 rushing yards, led by Zac Slaymaker’s 437 and seven scores.

Belle Plaine began district play with a 48-13 win at North Mahaska last week.

Class A No. 7 Montezuma (3-0, 1-0) at Lynnville-Sully (1-2, 0-1), 7 p.m.

Last year’s District 7 champion Montezuma invades Sully on Friday with plenty of momentum after outscoring its last two opponents 114-8.

The seventh-ranked Braves are undefeated but after defeating Grundy Center, 8-7, in their

opener, they dominated Van Buren 57-8 two weeks ago and then blasted GMG 57-0 to open district play last week.

Both teams will pound it on the ground. Montezuma has attempted just 24 passes all season and 14 different players have at least one carry, led by junior Carson Losure, who has gained 250 yards and scored five times on the ground.

Lynnville-Sully is 0-1 in district play after dropping its opener, 40-15, at Colfax-Mingo last week.

The Hawks will have an entirely different defensive gameplan against the run-heavy Braves than it did against the spread of Colfax-Mingo.

Montezuma went 10-1 last year, and that included an undefeated run through the district. The Braves defeated Lynnville-Sully, 25-0, and rushed for 372 yards in last year’s game.

Class 2A No. 9 Collins-Maxwell/Baxter (3-0) at Nevada (2-1), 7:30 p.m.

After starting 3-0 and scoring 148 points in those games, the Raiders cracked the Associated Press rankings this week.

The No. 9 Raiders will now hit the road for a non-district game against Class 3A Nevada.

CMB has scored at least 48 points in all three wins. Blake Coughenour and Brady Stover have led the way offensively.

Coughenour ranks seventh in 2A with 423 rushing yards and is tied with Albia’s Carter Isley with nine rushing touchdowns.

Stover has three rushing touchdowns, three receiving scores and passed for another touchdown this year.

Nevada was feeling great about its potential after rolling to easy wins in the first two games of the season.

The Cubs’ momentum took a big hit last week when they opened district play with a 48-7 loss to Bondurant-Farrar.

Andrew Strottman leads the Cubs’ offense with 369 rushing yards and Macade Matuska has thrown for 273 yards.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Volleyball Newton at Des Moines Christian tournament, 4:30 p.m.

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

Sigourney at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

Roland-Story at CMB, 7 p.m.

PCM at Gilbert, 6:30 p.m.

Cross Country Colfax-Mingo, CMB, PCM at Lynnville-Sully Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

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

Montezuma at Lynnville-Sully, 7 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Belle Plaine, 7 p.m.

CMB at Nevada, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Davis County, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball Newton 9th at Des Moines East, 9 a.m.

Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska tournament, 9 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Guthrie Center tournament, 9 a.m.

Arrieta loses lead, Cubs outlast Pirates in 12 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-runner Quintin Berry raced home on Anthony Rizzo’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning, and the Chicago Cubs slipped by the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Chicago starter Jake Arrieta’s bid to become the first 20-game winner in the majors went along smoothly before he wavered in the eighth as Pittsburgh rallied to tie it.

Arrieta allowed two runs and six hits.

Chris Denorfia singled to start the 12th and was replaced by Berry, who advanced to second on a wild pitch and third on Austin Jackson’s single.

Hector Rondon (6-4) worked two innings as Chicago pulled within three games of the Pirates for the top spot in the NL wild-card race.

Pham’s bat, Garcia’s arm lead Cards past Brewers MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tommy Pham homered twice and tripled, Matt Carpenter added a solo shot and Jaime Garcia went 6 1/3 innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

Pham’s two-run shots came in the second and the fourth off Milwaukee starter Wily Peralta (5-9). It was the rookie’s third and fourth home runs of the season and first multi-homer effort in 43 career games.

Carpenter led off the third with his 22nd home run and 74th RBI of the season, both team highs.

Garcia (9-5) won for the third time in his last four starts and improved to 6-1 in nine starts since Aug. 1, helping the Cardinals go 8-1 over that span.

Jonathan Broxton retired the side in order in the eighth. Trevor Rosenthal struck out the side in the ninth for his 45th save.

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Tigerhawk netters lose to No. 9 Iowa Valley

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Earles

MARENGO — The Colfax-Mingo volleyball team dropped to 0-2 in South Iowa Cedar League action Tuesday when it lost in straight sets to Class 1A No. 9 Iowa Valley.

Led by 16 kills and four

aces from Marissa Ward, Iowa Valley won 25-16, 25-12, 25-13 to improve its conference mark to 3-0.

Sophomore Ries Wilson led the Tigerhawks (2-3 overall, 0-2 in SICL) with six kills, 18 digs and two aces. She was 7-of-7 in serves.

Megan Earles had 10

assists, five digs and was 7-for-7 in serves, while Chelsea Russell had nine digs and Aranda Woods finished with three kills.

Dakota Hostetter added six digs and was 10-for10 in serves with one ace.

Colbee Cunningham had two aces, and the Tigerhawks were 39-of-42

in serves.

Iowa Valley finished with 14 aces.

Colfax-Mingo returns to action against SICL foe Sigourney at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday in Colfax.

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

Newman counting on points to win NASCAR title

By Dan Gelston The Associated Press Ryan Newman held a question-and-answer session with hundreds of middle school students in Delaware who peppered the only Sprint Cup driver with a college degree with questions about education and racing.

They wanted to know what Jeff Gordon was like, what Newman does in his spare time and his favorite track.

The Fifer middle school kids also asked for Newman’s favorite subject in school.

Newman, a Purdue engineering grad, said math.

Some kids cheered and Newman did, too — with good reason. It’s the simple addition of point after point after point he’s gained over 26 races that has again put Newman in the hunt for a NASCAR championship — even without a victory.

“The math is there to support a champion who doesn’t need to win,” said Newman, who has 17 career victories.

“That doesn’t get embossed on the trophy. That’s what’s different about our sport. In the end, you could be a winner without ever winning.”

Newman hasn’t won a race since the 2013 Brickyard 400, a devastating drought for a driver who won at least one race every year from 20102013 and won eight times in 2003.

But a winless season in 2014 didn’t derail Newman’s championship push, and neither did finishing 15th (Chicagoland) and 18th (New Hampshire) to open the Chase.

Newman turned the Chase around at Dover, finishing eighth, then sixth, seventh, fifth and third over the next five races to keep advancing

NASCAR photo Ryan Newman, the only Sprint Cup driver with a college degree, visits Fred Fifer Middle School recently and held a question-and-answer session with hundreds of middle school students.

through elimination rounds all the way to the winner-take-all race at Homestead.

He was runner-up in the race and in the final standings to champion Kevin Harvick.

Newman made no apologies for working the system as he methodically piled up points in the No. 31 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.

Newman has been solid, though hardly spectacular for RCR. He has only four topfive finishes and none since April at Bristol Motor Speedway.

He’s coming off a 13thplace finish at Darlington and was 20th at Richmond in his final two races ahead of this weekend’s Chase opener at Chicagoland Speedway.

Newman hit some bumps this season: Crew chief Luke Lambert served a six-race suspension and two other team members were penalized for illegally tampering with tires.

He’ll have help in the playoffs with teammate Paul

Menard.

Newman also has some company among drivers with no wins. Menard, Jamie McMurray, Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer are winless in the 16-driver field.

With three career wins at both New Hampshire and Dover, Newman also could steal a checkered flag or two over the 10 Chase races. Any Chase-eligible driver who wins a race in a specific round automatically advances to the next segment of NASCAR’s playoffs.

Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards all stand in Newman’s way. Told that Joe Gibbs Racing has the cars to beat, Newman laughed.

“Yeah, it’s funny how you say that, it’s Gibbs’ cars, not the Gibbs drivers,” he said.

“My point is, I agree with you. The cars are really good.

They’ve got good drivers but it’s the (Toyota) cars that are really good.”

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING Sept. 8 Monroe Merchants League Mustang Lanes 3, Gutter Kings 1 Mustang Lanes — 2,507: Kyle Johnson 467, Joe Philippson 585, Brant Current 506, Jeremy Armison 556. Gutter Kings — 2,449: Merrill Pol 422, Josh Millage 389, Gary Nolin 481, Jack Penman 476.

BOB 3, Cardinal Cab 1 BOB — 2,615: Rex Millage 382, Jim Flickinger 439, Ron Tangeman 578, Rick Van Gorp 487.

Cardinal Cab — 2,597: Paul Twaddle 552, Nathan Gifford 587, Earl Albertson 613, Dustin Kingery 662.

Vanderwaal Insurance 3, Malone Motorsports 1 Vanderwaal Insurance — 2,615: Tammy Illingworth 482, Jeff Haldeman 614, Joseph Illingworth 561, Mark Hopkins 586. Malone Motorsports — 2,613: Jade Morecock 593, Debbie Korte 315, Gabe Korte 400, Jeri Korte 537.

Lane Blazers 3, First Place 1 Lane Blazers — 2,641: Terry Keenan 449, Larry Anderson 601, David Anderson 696, Erin Blank 523. First Place — 2,515: Julie Koder 549, Sarah McCary 380, Zachary Koder 357, Travis McCray 413.

Sept. 1 Monroe Merchants League Vanderwaal Insurance 3, First Place 1 Vanderwaal Insurance — 2,614: Tammy Illingworth 468, Jeff Haldeman 569, Jesse Hopkins 631, Joe Illingworth 610. First Place — 2,499: Julie Koder 437, Sarah McCray 451, Zachary Koder 401, Franis McCray 394.

Lane Blazers 4, Malone Motorsports 0 Lane Blazers — 2,609: Ron Joens 551, Terry Keenan 488, Larry Anderson 565, David Anderson 654. Malone Motorsports — 2,505: Jade Morecock 529, Debbie Korte 256, Gabe Korte 403, Jeri Korte 549.

Mustang Lanes 4, BOB 0 Mustang Lanes — 2,594: Jim Strange 538, Cory Waddell 527, Kyle Johnson 555, Joe Philippson 554. BOB — 2,527: Rex Millage 329, Jim Flickinger 458, Brent Current 543, Ron Tangeman 513.

Cardinal Cab vs. Gutter Kings Cardinal Cab — 2,640: Paul Twaddle 504, Craig Keith 499, Nathan Gifford 696, Duke Albertson 628. Gutter Kings — 2,530: Mouse 410, Josh Millage 364, Gary Nolin 528, Jack Penman 547.

Aug. 31 Monroe Men’s City League H&R Block 4, The Underground Co. 0 H&R Block — 3,314: Shane Schone 617, Christopher Gragg 597, Andy Pettyjohn 627, Brandon Lent 698, Joe Walker 466. The Underground Co. — 3,086: Hugh Vriezelaar 617, Bryan McDanel 527, Mark Hopkins 560, Jesse Hopkins 531, Randy Masterson 521.

Dukes of Earl 3, Floor Store 1 Dukes of Earl — 3,052: Gary Nolin 488, Chad Birkenholtz 498, Jeff Koder 506, Ron Tangeman 532, Erine Bensley 518. Floor Store — 2,908: Jason Price 491, Gary Price 474, Chad Rorabaugh 512, Jeff Haldeman 566, Joe Slings 535.

Hewitts 4, F.S.U. 0 Hewitts — 3,127: Wayne Morris 491, Bill Ward 461, Harry Farr 461, Stephen Manchester 561, Patrick Brown 562. F.S.U. — 2,913: Thomas Forck 542, Ryan Barnes 210, Ryan Beals 370, Dan Ellingson 429, Dustin Koder 573.

Barber Lumber 4, Keg Setters 0 Barber Lumber — 3,201: Jeremy Armison 652, Ryan May 572, Rick Van Gorp 464, Dan Thill 507, Jim Baker 436. Keg Setters — 3,019: Dan Regnier 446, James Flickinger 429, Brant Current 526, Matt Coleman 371, Brandon Morris 440.

Aug. 24 Monroe Men’s City League Hewitts 3, Keg Setters 1 Hewitts — 3,000: Wayne Morris 458, Bill Ward 478, Harry Farr 426, Stephen Manchester 556, Barney 491. Keg Setters — 2,946: Dan Regnier 448, Jim Flickinger 527, Brant Current 354, Matt Coleman 332, Brandon Morris 478.

Barber Lumber 3, F.S.U. 1 Barber Lumber — 2,993: Jeremy Armison 555, Ryan May 511, Frank VanderBruek 384, Joe Philippson 491, Rick Van Gorp 428. F.S.U. — 2,949: T.J. Forck 510, Ryan Barnes 240, Ryan Beals 209, Dan Ellingson 513, Dustin Koder, 588.

H&R Block 2, Dukes of Earl 2 H&R Block — 3,089: Lyle Riggs Jr. 515, Shane Schone 585, Chris Gragg 611, Andy Pettyjohn 472, Brandon Lent 636. Dukes of Earl — 3,015: Aryln Vink 503, Gary Nolin 474, Chad Birkenholtz 420, Ron Tangeman 543, Tango 553.

The Underground Co. 4, Floor Store 0 The Underground Co. — 3,095: Hugh Vriezelaar 542, Cameron Huggins 561, Mark Hopkins 620, Kelly Kain 432, Joe Illingworth 649. Floor Store — 3,023: Ken 338, Gary Price 556, Chad Rorabaugh 588, Laird Trusler 526, Mike Duffus 505.

Justin Wilson Auction The eBay charity auction to raise money for the family of Justin Wilson is under way.

Wilson died from a head injury suffered when a piece of debris struck him during an IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway. He was 37.

The bidding on helmets and other race memorabilia closes on Oct. 26. Wilson left behind a wife and two young daughters.

As of Wednesday afternoon, a top bid on IndyCar champion Scott Dixon’s signed helmet had reached $15,000. Juan Pablo Montoya’s helmet from Sonoma reached $10,000. IndyCar drivers Sebastien Bourdais, Ryan Briscoe and Tony Kanaan all had race-worn helmets hit $6,000.

Bids can be made at stores. ebay.com/Celebrity-Chari t y - Au c t i o n s / J u s t i n -W i l son-Memorial or fans can donate directly to the Wilson family fund at justinwilson. co.uk/donate.

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 83 62 .572 — New York 80 65 .552 3 Baltimore 71 74 .490 12 Tampa Bay 70 75 .483 13 Boston 69 76 .476 14 Central Division

W L Pct GB Kansas City 85 60 .586 — Minnesota 75 70 .517 10 Cleveland 72 72 .500 12½ Chicago 69 75 .479 15½ Detroit 67 78 .462 18 West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 78 67 .538 — Houston 77 69 .527 1½ Los Angeles 73 72 .503 5 Seattle 71 76 .483 8 Oakland 62 84 .425 16½

Wednesday’s Games Boston 10, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 5, Kansas City 1 N.Y. Yankees 3, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 9, Atlanta 1 Texas 14, Houston 3 Detroit 7, Minnesota 4, 12 innings Chicago White Sox 9, Oakland 4 Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 1 Thursday’s Games Oakland (Nolin 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 9-10), 1:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 9-11) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 1-4), 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 11-8) at Cleveland (Kluber 8-13), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 12-8) at Atlanta (Wisler 5-7), 6:10 p.m.

Houston (McCullers 5-5) at Texas (Lewis 15-8), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 8-9) at Minnesota (Milone 8-5), 7:10 p.m.

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

Kansas City at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland 6:10 p.m.

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

Seattle at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 83 63 .568 — Washington 75 70 .517 7½ Miami 63 83 .432 20 Atlanta 57 89 .390 26 Philadelphia 56 91 .381 27½ Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 91 54 .628 — Pittsburgh 87 58 .600 4 Chicago 84 61 .579 7 Milwaukee 62 83 .428 29 Cincinnati 61 84 .421 30 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 84 61 .579 — San Francisco 77 69 .527 7½ Arizona 69 77 .473 15½ San Diego 69 78 .469 16 Colorado 61 85 .418 23½ Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2, 12 innings Washington 12, Philadelphia 2 Miami 6, N.Y. Mets 0 Toronto 9, Atlanta 1 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 4 San Diego 4, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 2, Colorado 0 San Francisco 5, Cincinnati 3 Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 7-6) at Pittsburgh (Morton 9-7), 11:35 a.m.

Miami (Cosart 1-4) at Washington (Roark 4-5), 6:05 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 12-8) at Atlanta (Wisler 5-7), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lackey 11-9) at Milwaukee (Nelson 11-12), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

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

Philadelphia at Atlanta), 6:35 p.m.

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco , 9:15 p.m.

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at the Newton City Council Chambers.

Chairperson Maureen Lockwood called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. Present were Chairperson Maureen Lockwood, Lee Zmolek, Bret Doerring and L.D. Palmer.

Absent: None.

Also present was Marty Hoffert.

The Board approved the June Board Minutes by consent.

Bret Doerring moved to approve the June Financials as presented.

Lee Zmolek seconded the motion.

Motion Approved Marty Hoffert presented the Water Treatment and Distribution report. The static well water level for May is 22'5”.

Water loss for June is 12%. This is lower than past two months but still 2% higher than AWWA standard of 10% or less. Even though we show a high water loss, we have not found leaks to go along with The that water loss. distribution crew is working on reconnecting services between 8th St. and 10th St. on 1st Ave. E from the 4” to the 8”main and rebuild of a section of the 8”main.

The project is substantially complete.

Chairperson Lockwood request stats showing water loss since it is running so high.

Board member Bret asked how we Doerring determined which mains to replace, and was there a plan in place. Manager L.D. Palmer said that we keep track of all main breaks and replace in areas that have repeated breaks, such as the upcoming project on S. 12th Ave. W. and Hwy 14 to rebuild a portion of the 8” main.

Palmer told Board that 5% retainage check would not be released to MPS Contractors until July 25th. Although the project was accepted in June the retainage must be held for 30 days.

The next Board meeting will be on Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 noon in the City Council Chambers.

The manager gave economic development update.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted L.D. Palmer, Secretary Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees September 17

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING BAXTER PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 TIME OF MEETING: 6:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: BAXTER CITY HALL PUBLI NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned commission will meet at the date, time and place above set out.

The tentative Agenda for said meeting is as follows: Call to Order Approval of Agenda Review Rezoning Request by Allen & Jeanne Conover/Blue Ribbon Café for 104 W. Buchanan Street, Parcel 02.14.355.014, From R1 Single Family Residential District to C1 Central Business District (Commercial) for the Purpose of Business Development Extended Parking Review Rezoning Request by Daniel & Colette Kunkel for 406 W. Buchanan Street, Parcel 02.15.481.005, From R1 Single Family Residential District to C1 Central Business District (Commercial) Adjourn This notice is hereby given at the direction of the Mayor/Zoning Administrator pursuant to Baxter Zoning Ordinance #406 and the City Code of Ordinances, Title V, Chapter 120.

Peg Kimberley City Clerk September 17 NOTICE OF BID OPENING CROPLAND FOR RENT FOR RENT - 278.3 ACRES more or less Located at 5245 Liberty Avenue (Jasper County Care Facility farm) This will be 2-year lease Sealed bids will be accepted in the Jasper County Auditor's Office, Room 202, Jasper County Courthouse until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2015.

The Jasper County Board of Supervisors will open bids on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 203, Jasper County Courthouse.

Bid forms and further information may be obtained from the Jasper County Auditor's Office, Room 202, Jasper County Courthouse.

Bidder understands and agrees that Jasper County, Iowa reserves the right to allow the highest bidders, not to exceed five, to participate in the public hearing before the Board of Supervisors for the purpose of eliciting further, higher, bids from each such bidder and to thereupon elect the over-all highest bidder as the Tenant under the subject proposed Lease Agreement.

Jasper County, Iowa reserves the right to allow the current long term tenant to join the top 5 bidders.

The Jasper County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

September 17 & 24 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA KAY OTTO, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036739 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Linda Kay Otto, Deceased, who died on or about August 19, 2015: You are hereby notified that on September 11, 2015, the last will and testament of Linda Kay Otto, deceased, bearing date of the May 31, 1994, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Jonathan Isaac Otto was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from date of the second the publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated 9-11-15 Date of second publication: 24th day of September, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 Jonathan Isaac Otto Executor of the Estate 3315 Dunham Dr. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Address Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for the Executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) September 17 & 24 Newton Water Board Meeting Minutes Friday, July 17, 2015 The Newton Waterworks Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Newton City Council Chambers.

Chairperson Maureen Lockwood called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. Present were Chairperson Maureen Lockwood, Lee Zmolek, Bret Doerring and L.D. Palmer.

Also present Absent: None. was Marty Hoffert.

The Board approved the June Board Minutes by consent.

Bret Doerring moved to approve June Financials as the presented.

Lee Zmolek seconded the motion.

Motion Approved Marty Hoffert presented the Water Treatment and Distribution report. The static well water level for May is 22'5”.

Water loss for June is 12%. This is lower than past two months but still 2% higher than AWWA standard of 10% or less. Even though we show a high water loss, we have not found leaks to go along with that water loss.

The distribution crew is working on reconnecting services between 8th St. and 10th St. on 1st Ave. E

NEWTON WATERWORKS PAYABLES LISTING FOR THE 12th Period June 2015 PAYEE AMOUNT AHLERS & COONEY, PC.. .81.67 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS..........1,032.50 ALLIANT ENERGY ACCOUNT PAYABLE.....................24,660.25 BARR, CHAD......................30.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY.....85.59 BLACKBURN MANUFACTURING CO.....166.57 BUCKINGHAM, BILLY........26.62 CAPPY'S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE.........1,190.24 CENTRAL IOWA WATER ASSOCIATION..................939.74 CHEMSEARCH.................189.40 CITY OF NEWTON......20,592.91 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP...........585.13 DE LAGE LANDEN...........155.00 DENTAL RESTORATION & DESIGN...........................65.00 DICKERSON, JULIE...........88.58 DOERRING, BRET...........250.00 DOONAN, EMILY..................7.83 FARVER TRUE VALUE....771.49 FORBES OFFICE EQUIP. . .14.38 FOREMAN ELECTRIC & PLUMBING CO...........2,400.00 FOX ENGINEERING ASSOC INC....................8,147.41 GAST, DEANA & GUY......120.57 GRAYMONT WESTERN LIME INC...18,705.60 HACH CHEMICAL COMPANY..........................68.22 HAWKEYE LAND COMPANY........................575.00 HAWKINS INC.............11,734.12 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD........140.00 HO-GLAND, ANN & WILLIAM...... ..............................................7.83 HULTS, RAY.......................40.00 HYVEE................................25.14 IOWA ONE CALL..............188.30 J & G MOWERS & ACCESSORIES................510.45 LANGNER, ASHLEY.............1.85 LEANHART, JACE................7.83 LOCKWOOD, DR. MAUREEN.................250.00 MANNING-SPATES, LATEISHA.............................7.66 MG LAUNDRY CORP.........94.35 MPS ENGINEERS.........8,312.50 MTI DISTRIBUTING, INC..168.17 MUNICIPAL PIPE SERVICES INC...17,540.00 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC........... .......................................5,647.95 NAPA AUTO PARTS...........16.04 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE........ ............................................47.17 NEWS PRINTING CO....1,120.35 NEWTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.............1,250.00 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS.......5.13 PAYLOR, AMBER & PETER........ ............................................57.83 PETTY CASH......................37.65 RANDY'S LAWN CARE .1,000.00 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY....................19.00 STOCK, JOE.........................7.83 THEISEN'S........................332.60 TUDOR, BRENDA & JIM......7.83 TWO RIVERS COOPERATIVE................926.44 TYCO INTEGRATED SECURITY LLC.................190.07 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION..................152.96 US CELLULAR..................209.59 US POSTMASTER.........2,200.00 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO........... ..........................................240.00 VAN WERT INC.............6,135.36 VANSCHLICHTING, AUSTIN & RANDI................19.50 WASKOW, MICHAEL..........30.00 WEX BANK....................1,160.47 WIEDERIEN, JEN.................7.83 WINDSTREAM..................909.26 WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC...63.75 ZIEGLER INC....................959.62 ZMOLEK, LEE...................250.00 ...................................142,982.13 September 17

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Southeast

Southwest

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

GARAGE SALE Fri., Sept 18th: 9am-4pm Sat., Sept 19th: 9am-Noonish. Collectibles, electronics, DVD's, printer, computer and monitors, glassware, 2 mini fridges, tables, some toys, old wood military trunk, wooden box, crafted items, some books, tons of stuff to get rid of.

Note: There is no parking on either side of East 12th St S. Parking in my driveway or on South 13th Ave East.

1210 E. 12th St S.

MOVING SALE Friday, Sept. 18: 8am-4pm Sat., Sept. 19: 8am-11pm Oak dinning table, oak hutch, tea cart, sofa tables, bookcases, Hoover carpet shampooer, oak rocker, child's rocker, lamps, beige recliner, roll top desk, end table, floor fan, queen bedroom out fit, fireplace tools, chair side table, Christmas dishes and decorations, wreaths, pictures, glasses, dishes, linens, grandfather clock, Cuisinart steamer, garden tools, exercise ball, weight bench & weights, snow blower (1 year old), 2 storage cupboards, brass double headboard, player with radio/CD speakers, dehumidifier, shop vac., books, hedge trimmers, leaf blower and much more miscellaneous!

1005 S. 11th Ave. W. Newton MOVING SALE Saturday Only September 19th: 9am-1pm Chico stroller, tike table, wagon, Thomas table, trains, bikes, sporting goods, pet supplies, rugs, towels, curtains, cookware, serving ware, lawn chairs, seasonal, home décor, purses, bags, jewelry, mission style file cabinet, gazelle. Come & get it!

345-4 W. 28th St S. Gun Club Road

Northeast

GARAGE SALE Friday, Sept. 18: 9am-6pm Sat., Sept. 19: 10am-5pm Camping, gardening, books, movies, Lots of household items and knick knacks. Something for everyone!

804 E. 12th St. Place N. Newton GARAGE SALE Thurs., Sept. 17: 4pm-7pm Friday, Sept. 18: 8am-5pm Sat., Sept. 19: 8am-11am Name brand young adult & clothing, miwomen crowave, bedding, hose reel, plant stand, floor & table lamps, VCR, 4 antique pressed back chairs, shop vac., 2 twin bed frames, beach chairs, fire pit, space heater, Atari games, paper shredder, lots of misc. & household goods.

809 E. 18th St. N. GARAGE SALE Thurs., Sept. 17: 5pm-7pm Friday, Sept. 18: 8am-4pm Clothing, household items, bouncy house, swing set, Redlin prints, Terry Compound Miter saw stand and much more.

615 E. 17th St. N. Newton GARAGE SALE Thurs., Sept. 17: 8am-6pm Friday, Sept. 18: 8am-6pm Sat., Sept. 19: 8am-6pm Mostly tools, snowblower, table saw, drill press, band saw, some clothes and much more!

914 E. 7th St. N. Newton Northwest

GARAGE SALE Fri., Sept. 18: 12:00-4pm Sat., Sept. 19: 9am-1pm Lots of household items including dishes, pans, bedpillows, towels, ding, camping equipment, lawn décor, children's books, games, toys, Legos, furniture, Christmas items, some brand new items.

2505 W. 32nd St. N. Newton Southeast

2 GARAGE Sales Side by Side Fri., Sept 18th: 10am-4pm Sat., Sept 19th: 10am-4pm 1109 E. 15th St S. & 1113 E. 15th St S. COUSIN'S GARAGE SALE Fri., Sept. 18: 10am-6pm Sat., Sept. 19: 9am-3pm Dorm refrigerator, kitchen items, bedding, shower & window curtains, jewelry, purses, shoes, clothing: infants, boys, lots of girls & Jr. girls, mens, womens up to XX size, books, videos, greeting cards and lots of misc.

903 E. 14th St. S. Newton GARAGE SALE Fri., Sept 18th: 9am-5pm Sat., Sept 19th: 9am-2pm Men's jackets, sweat shirts, sweaters, ladies sweaters, collectible glassware, dishes, books and misc.

407 E. 19th St S.

MOVING SALE Friday, Sept. 18: 8am-6pm Sat., Sept. 19: 8am-1pm 2 rocker recliners, bookcase, davenport, lg. TV stand/side case, microwave, tall microwave cabinet, 4 stands, sm.

Drop leaf table with 2 chairs, twin bedroom set: dresser & nightstand, lamps, dish. Much misc. and more!

400 E. 8th St. S. Apt.#6 STORAGE SHED Sale Thur., Sept 17th: Noon-6pm Fri., Sept 18th: 10am-6pm Sat., Sept 19th: 8:30-Noon No Early Sales Furniture, hide-a-bed, chairs, lots of crafts, quilter material pattern & books, scrap booking supplies, rubber stamps & books of all kinds, sewing supplies,yarn & needles & something for every crafter! Lots of snowman & Christmas décor, chicken collection, home décor, dishes & pans, camping supplies, tents, lanterns & cookware, paperback books, tools, boxes of misc & much more! Everything must go!

A-Z Storage Shed 1611 N. 19th Ave E. Newton – Follow the signs

NEIGHBOR GARAGE Sales Thurs., Sept 17th: 9am-6pm Fri., Sept 18th: 9am-6pm Sat., Sept 19th: 9am-Noon Dinette sets, elliptical machine, aluminum trailer, stove, Furby's, furniture, full & queen headboards, ladies and men's clothes & misc items.

1601 W. 13th St S. & 1219 S. 16th Ave W.

ELECTRONICS

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Flat roof repair & coating.

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General Repairs

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Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

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YARD SALE Tues-Thurs: Noon – 8pm Friday: 8am-8pm Saturday: 8am-8pm Sunday: 8am-6pm Weather Permitting Housewares: prepology, lock & lock storage, temptations ovenware. Misc Nascar items, collectible cars. Wings of Texaco Plane Bank and other collectible can banks (all Ertle/Die cast). Collectible porcelain dolls; Hamilton, Ashton-Drake, Paradise Galleries, most still in original packaging. Handmade; antique and one of a kind items.

622 S. 3rd Ave E.

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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.

EMPLOYMENT

WANTED Full-time driver, hauling grain, home nights, competitive wage, class A CDL required.

515-238-2220

PAINTING

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

CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN WANTED for parttime work. Must have transportation & own tools.

Apply at Easy-Keep Management 105 N. 2nd Ave E., Ste 201. 9am-5pm MonFri. Interviews will be held Tues & Thurs 10am-12pm.

HIRING CLASS A CDL driver for seasonal grain hauling. 641-792-9422 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.

NOW HIRING local & over the road Class A CDL driver. Flatbed hauling, construction and farm equipment hauling. Home EVERY week. Competitive pay and benefits. 641-7929422

RENTALS

WANTED

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

WE ARE in need of house to rent asap. The house must be at least 3 bedroom or more. Would like to have a garage. My number is 641-841-0266.

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

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

641-4856591.

CONVERT useful but no-longer-needed items into extraspending money with a lowcost Classified Ad. 792-3121.

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

WANT TO buy used saxophone. 515-720-5550.

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FREE RANGE country kittens, friendly, free to good homes. 515-6613774.

FRENCH BRITNEY puppies for sale. AKC/UKC registered, all shots complete. $750. 515-657-1582 or 301-830-1060 RENTALS

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641-990-7938 515-291-2846

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

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HOUSE FOR Rent in Baxter, no pets, 5BR, 4BA, 4,050 sq ft ranch, kitchen appliances, 24/36' garage. $1200/mo. 515-249-7050 NEWLY REMODLED 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, refinished wood floors & new paint, refrigerator, stove, drapes.

641-792-4000.

NEWTON HOUSE for rent.

In town location. 2 BR, garage, basement. Appliances provided. Credit & personal references required. $585/mo deposit $585. 515-554-1803 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

14' PRO Series frame pool, brand new, never been used. $500. or OBO. 641-275-5285.

2 TWIN bed frames. $20. each. 792-4686.

20 GAUGE Shot gun, in good shape $200. 641275-0290.

26” RALEIGH Mountain bike, 18 speed, excellent shape, used very little. $75. 641-275-5675.

3 AIR Conditioners: 1 small, for one room, 1 6,000 BTU, 1 large, chest of drawers, has 5 drawers, very good shape. Pella.

641-628-9608.

BABY CONVERTIBLE Crib with mattress & sheets. Graco brand, dark wood, like new. 259-2550.

ELECTRIC MOTOR Compresson duty, 110-220 3450 RPM $30. 641-5216680.

FARM FRESH Eggs $2. doz.,Brown & white duck eggs $3. for 6. Great for Baking. Saturday delivery in Newton. 515-661-3774.

FIRESTONE TIRE FR710 215/65R16, 2 American platinum 215/65R16 Priced right! Men's Khaki trench coat, zip out lining, size 40 reg. Good condition. London Fog. Comforter & shams, burgundy, green & taupe, excellent condition, full size. 641-521-3699.

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.

FULL SIZE Oil Paining, Seascape by Lee Burr, 40x30 inches. $400.00.

641-275-0290.

HOLLISTER UROSTOMY supplies 22 boxes of #18402 urostomy pouches, 24 boxes of #14702 flanges, 10 overnight drain bags, 8 boxes of both pouches & flanges in one box $150. 792-0367.

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

LAZY BOY, burgundy recliner, mint condition $125.

792-6377.

MUSCLE AND Fitness Magazines, in top shape, from 2012 & 2013. $3 a piece. 641-275-0290.

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

641-792-4000.

FOR SALE

NEW LEATHER Brahma Boots, rugged, size 10 ½. $70. 641-275-0290.

PRECIOUS MOMENTS: 1991 “You can Always Bring A Friend”- 1990 “Sharing The Good News Together”- 1988 “Always Room For One More”1987 “You Just can not Chuck A Good Friendship”1986 “This is the Day The Lord has made”- 1992 are Forever “Sisters Friends”- 1989 “My Happiness”- 1990 “That's What Friends Are For”- 1988 “July”- 1993 “To A Very Special Sister” $6. each.

792-8017.

PUZZLES 50¢ each, Nikon Cool pix with instruction booklet, good condition $30., Fuji Film Fine Pix S1500 camera with instruction booklet, 10 mega pixels 12x optical lens, excellent condition $50., 2 Iowa Hawkeye purses, 1 Iowa State purse $40. each.

Several homemade purses, many sizes, styles and colors, price range $25. $35. 792-6127.

REFRIGERATOR IN good shape, works great $125.

641-275-0290.

SANYO 50” Plamsa TV, used 1 hour for a party, in original box. $300. 641792-8073 SMALL WENCH, 6” spool, 20-1Ratio $75. 641-7923379.

SUPERTORO BLOWER / VAC , electric, works good. $ 50. 641-275-0290.

WALTHER BB Pistol, COZ style,works well, comes with box of COZ Cartridges $70. 641-2750290.

WILLOW TREE- 2002 “Angel of the Garden”, 2004 “Keep Sake” in boxes $10. each, 2000 “Angel of the Heart” $5. (No box), 2006 Longberger medium vegetable basket $10., vintage Wagner #8 campfire waffle maker with wooden handles $35., Maytag cookie jar from 2001-2002 Recognition Program $15., 2001 “Rock'em-Sock'em Robots $10. 641-275-7600.

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

AUTOMOTIVE

1964 CHEVY Bel-Aire 283 engine, power glide transmission, new tires, factory air, new brakes, original upholstery, new paint. $10,500 – Offers considered. 641-417-0017

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.

1995 TOYOTA Camry LE, 110,000 miles, exceptional condition, champaign color (tan). $3,500. 641-4179613.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

2002 DODGE Stratus ES107,000 miles, power seats, locks, and windows. $4,300. Call 641-751-7050 2005 1 ton Dodge Ram, quad cab. Only 27k miles. hitch included.

Trailer $24,000. 641-792-9652 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

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AUTOMOTIVE

1956 PREMIER Lincoln 4 door car. Body and interior excellent, motor runs, auto transmission, air, stored, been garaged for 25 years.

Can be seen in Newton.

Call 715-891-1500 or 970290-9135. $6,000 or best offer!

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

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

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2005 JOHN Deere Lawn Mower, 18 horse V twin motor, only 270 hours. 54” deck. $2,000 OBO 515-321-2963 2012 BLUE Roketa Moped, 1801 miles, good condition $650. 515-7290761.

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 MOTOR GUIDE Electric trolling motor, 44 lb.

Thrust, runs good. $70.

515-205-7577.

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MULTIPLE OPENINGS

In Marshalltown & Newton area CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Answer incoming calls and assist callers with a variety of needs.

• Day & evening shifts some with rotating weekends.

Starting wage: $10.25/hr

Additional pay for nights/weekends and bilingual support

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Applicant must possess: • Great customer service skills • Familiarity with PC including email & internet • Will provide training • Day & evening shifts available with rotating weekends

Starting wage: $11.00/hr

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A person may think he or she is using the clear, helpful voice one might use to give street directions, and yet it sounds utterly confusing and nonsensical to the one hearing it. Who is right? The Mercury retrograde declares it a mismatch.

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4 WHEELER, battery powered, Bass Pro, excellent condition. $125. 641-5218450.

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•Home Weekly •Paid Vacation •Full Benefit Package• Paid Holidays

Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp.

Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241 email: jobs@ashleydistributionservices.com or www.ashleydistributionservices.com to apply under jobs

Underground Utility Apprentice Van Maanen Electric, Inc. is looking to hire two new Underground Utility Apprentice.

Apply in person 400 1st Ave. W., Newton

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

TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks: •LTL TRUCK DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores) Annual avg earning potential $84,000

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Payroll direct deposit is required. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE. Stop by to Apply: 1117 E 14th Street North, Newton, Iowa

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