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Monroe man arrested after striking two men with truck in DM By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News DES MOINES — A Monroe man is facing multiple charges in Polk County after reportedly striking two men with his truck on Sunday at the Highland Park Little League Complex on Des Moines’ northside.
According to Polk County Sheriff ’s Office, 40-year-old Chad Winninger was arrested and charged with Winninger one count each of willful injury causing seri-
ous injury, willful injury causing bodily injury, first-degree criminal mischief and three counts of interference with official acts causing bodily injury. Deputies were called to the little league complex at 4700 NW Morning Star Drive just before 9 a.m. and discovered Winninger had driven in to the
two men in an apparent vehicular assault. The victims have been identified by the sheriff ’s office as 49-year-old Dean Bradham of Sioux City and 56-year-old Edwin Sullivan of West Des Moines. Bradham was treated and released at the scene while Sullivan was transported to a
Des Moines-area hospital and remained in critical condition Monday. Law enforcement has not indicated a motive for the attack, and the case is still under investigation. Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com
City to hire community marketing manager By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Newton City Council unanimously approved the creation of a community marketing manager position at its Monday meeting. The position, in part, will take over responsibilities previously handled by the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Establishing the community marketing manager for the city does a few things besides just marketing,” Newton Mayor Mike Hansen said. “It also establishes a communi-
File photo Newton Police take part in a National Police Week ceremony at the Jasper County Courthouse in May. This Saturday, an event at Fore Seasons Golf is designed to show local law enforcement personnel they are supported and appreciated.
Fore Seasons to host unique police event
cations function, which we had in our workshop, discussion how other cities have used that position to enhance communications among the citizenry as well as our partners and our volunteer groups.” The position was initially explored during a CVB study group consisting of council members Steven Mullan, Evelyn George and Jeremy Biondi. The group’s report recommend establishing a new community market board and the creation of the new position. COUNCIL | 3A
Open house will be fundraiser for Crime Stoppers By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News A unique event at Fore Seasons this Saturday is designed to show local law enforcement personnel they are supported and appreciated — and will help raise funds for a new crime abatement program. The golf and event facility will host an event with a “Police Lives Matter” theme that day to make sure local law enforcement know there is community support for them as individuals and for their work. The event will also be a fundraiser for the new Jasper County Crime Stoppers or-
ganization that is forming in Newton. Fore Seasons owner Dawn Peters said she is hoping the noon to 8 p.m. event will not only raise awareness about the need to support officers, but also cut into some of the negative publicity directed at them over the past couple of years. “It’s going to be kind of an open house event where people can come and go any time,” Peters said. “We want people to feel comfortable around law enforcement officers.” There will also be a sale of “Police Lives Matter” T-shirts that are being sold as part of awareness campaign. Pro-
ceeds from the sales will go to Jasper County Crime Stoppers, Peters said. At least once during the event, there will be a moment of silence to honor police officers who died in the line of duty. Both retired and active police are invited to attend Saturday’s event. The event is not agency or jurisdiction specific. Floyd County Sheriff Rick Lynch is among those who has plans to attend, Peters said. “It should be a fun afternoon,” Peters said.
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Racial justice group conducting community survey By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Racial Harmony and Justice Working Group is launching a Newton community survey to gauge local experiences and begin to address any issues it reveals. “We want to hear what people’s experiences are, kind of getting the temperature of our community,” group leader Jessica Petersen said. “It will also help to focus our work at the Racial Harmony and Justice Working Group.” The survey, which is available online at newtondailynews.secondstreetapp.com/Racial-Harmony--Justice-Working-Group/ and inserted into today’s Newton Daily News is available at O’Reilly Auto Parts, KCOB and the YMCA. This
is the next step for the group to further its purpose to promote racial harmony and justice in Jasper County. “The group started last year. A couple of the ministers had gotten together and said Peterson we need to do something, we need to do to address racial issues in our community,” Petersen said. “Things finally came together when we showed ‘Selma’ last year in June at the Capitol II Theatre to try to find out who in this area might be interested in doing this work.” The group’s first meeting was in SURVEY | 3A
Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Newton High School’s 2016-17 homecoming court was announced Monday morning. The queen and king will be crowned in Thursday’s 11:15 a.m. ceremony in the NHS upper gym. In front, from the left, are queen candidates Kaitlyn Barnes, Katherine Thorpe, Taylor Shipley, Emily Miller and Ashlee Freese. In back are king candidates Jordan Norvell, Reese Rosenquist, Brady Smith, Trey Vanderlaan and Logan Heisdorffer.
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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Newton Mayor Mike Hansen explains the potential duties of the new marketing manager position including establishing a communications function between city partners and volunteer groups. The new position was approved by council at Monday’s meeting.
Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com
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