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Detective shot in leg while holstering weapon, report states Task force was apprehending Newton man when injury occurred

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News A detective’s injuries suffered during a Monday night apprehension in Newton are due to an accidental weapon discharge, according to the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force.

Jana Abens, a spokesperson for the task force, would not identify the detective nor which agency employs that detective. There are 16 Iowa law enforcement agencies that comprise the task force, including the Newton Police Department and Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office.

The detective was accidentally shot in the leg while trying to return a gun to a holster.

The task force was working in cooperation with Des Moines Police Department’s narcotics detectives to apprehend Chad E. Coady, of Newton, who had an active warrant for parole violation.

Coady was approached by detectives in the Perkins restaurant parking lot, where he had parked. He drove toward detectives’ vehicles causing two separate collisions, a report states.

While this was taking place, a MINE Task Force detective was returning a duty weapon to its holster when an accidental discharge occurred resulting in an entry and exit wound to the lower right leg.

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Jason W. Brooks /Daily News Berg Middle School Principal Lisa Sharp speaks at Monday’s Newton Community School District Board of Education meeting. A committee of teachers, students and other NCSD personnel is being formed to advise FRK Design in the design of the new BMS building to be constructed.

Berg construction committee being formed

Teachers, students, among others to advise architect

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Part of Monday night’s Newton Community School District Board of Education meeting was

devoted to setting up a new committee.

Now that the Preserve the Pride Committee has served its purpose, as a general-obligation bond vote passed with more

than 60 percent approval, a new committee will be put together to help advise FRK Design on elements of the new Berg Middle School building to be constructed.

The committee will have somewhere between 15 and 20 people committed to an entire advisory process over several

weeks or months, based on Monday’s discussion.

No official action was taken at the meeting.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan said he planned to send out emails this week to all Berg Middle School staff asking who would like to serve on the BERG | 3A

County helping with Locals discuss Newton’s clean-up efforts opinions for

new skatepark

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Working with the city of Newton, Jasper County and treasurer Doug Bishop are making progress to reassign county held tax sale certificates to get them back to taxable properties. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved three properties for reassignment at its Tuesday meeting.

“It is helping clean up delinquent properties that aren’t getting put back on the tax role,” Bishop said. “We have been working with Bryan Friedman and Erin Chambers with the City of Newton and Jill Ingraham in auditor’s office to get the legal information.”

Two of the properties, located at 1011 E. Ninth St. N. and 525 W. Fourth St. S., were approved to be transferred to the City of Newton, continuing its efforts to clean up properties through the D&D program.

“One home that had fallen on itself and the city came in and tore it down with a special assessment, which means nobody is going to pick it up at a tax sale because there is a large amount of money owed against an empty lot,” Bishop said. “Working with the city, if we sign the certificate over to them, they remove the

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop explains to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday how some county held tax certificates will be reassigned to return them to the tax roll.

special assessment and it becomes a property that can be put to good use.”

The second property is an abandoned apartment building that Bishop said the city plans to demolish and return to the tax roll. The final property is a sec-

tion of an existing area that was cut off when previously sold.

Bishop said the small area has not had taxes paid on it since then, but the owner is willing to update the taxes, putting the COUNTY | 3A

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More than a dozen local youth and adults expressed their opinions Tuesday about a potential skatepark at Aurora Park.

Nathan Bemo, founder and president of American Ramp Company, led the conversation about design aspects for the park as he works to come up with a plan for the community.

“I started American Ramp Company about 18 years ago, and we’ve built parks in all 50 states, in 40 countries and more than 2,500 skateparks,” Bemo said. “I am here to get input on what you want to see in the skatepark. I am really excited to be here and working with you guys.”

Bemo started by asking participants to fill out a survey asking how often they ride, and what they ride — such as skateboards, BMX bikes, inline skates or ra-

zor scooters — and the name of their favorite skate park and where it is located. He also asked them to rate how important it is to have various skate elements at the park including bowls, benches, tables, rails, banks, manual pads, stairs, ramps or drops.

Each participant then shared the top three features they would like to see in the park. The most popular element selected was bowls of various sizes. A bowl is a completely enclosed area of quarter pipes that curve in the corners.

Also suggested were mini-ramps, stairs, drops, a wall ride, grind boxes and a slant ledge.

Bemo presented a preliminary design for the skatepark, which was met with approval from the skaters. To better suit the needs of those who will use the Newton park, he worked

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Annual hunger walk returns

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Annual CROP Hunger Walk set for Sunday CROP, which stands for Christian Rural Overseas Program, is a branch of the Church World The Jasper County CROP Service and was founded in 1947.

Hunger Walk started in the 1940s Its primary mission was to help and is in its eighth decade helping Midwest farm families to share fight hunger both close to home their grain with hungry neighand around the world. This year’s bors in post-World War II Europe walk will take place at 2 p.m. on and Asia.

Sunday starting at the Jasper Today, CROP Hunger Walks County Courthouse. Registration are interfaith hunger education for the three-mile walk starts at and fundraising events. Money 1:30 p.m. from the walks help More than a dozen support grassroots, churches countywide hunger-fighting dehave been raising monvelopment efforts ey in recent months for around the world the event, which raised by providing food $5,255 in donations last and water, as well year. Twenty-five peras resources that cent of what is raised empower people will remain in the to meet their own county with 15 percent needs. From seeds going to the Newton and tools, to wells Salvation Army and the and water systems, remaining 10 percent to technical training split between the food and micro-enterSubmitted Photo prise loans, the key pantries in Baxter, Colfax, Kellogg and Mon- The Annual Jasper County CROP Hunger Walk is schedule for is people working 2 p.m. on Sunday, starting at the Jasper County Courthouse. roe. together to identify The three-mil walk, which raises funds for local food pantries “It is a way to raise along with those in need across the world, will conclude at the their own developfunds to help peo- Salvation Army. ment priorities, their ple who are hungry,” strengths and their First Christian Church needs. member Carol Macksey said. “It they are called the “granddaddy Those wanting to participate has been something that has been of charity walks.” in the walk must be 18 or have a done for years, it started in the The first official walk occurred permission slip signed by a par1940s. It is an annual event that in York County, Penn. with hun- ent or guardian. Registration is the churches have participated in, dreds of communities following available the day of the walk as they want to try to help everyone since. Currently, more than 2,000 well. around that is hungry.” communities across the U.S. join For more information, conMacksey said last year the turn in more than 1,300 CROP Hun- tact Carol Macksey at 641-521out for the walk was slightly low- ger Walks each year. More than 9228. er, in part due to cooler weather, five million CROP Hunger Walkbut the funds raised were still on ers have participated in more Contact Jamee A. Pierson at par with previous years. On aver- than 36,000 CROP Hunger Walks 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or age, the walk sees about 50 to 60 in the last two decades alone. jpierson@newtondailynews.com

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participants.

The event will end at the Salvation Army where refreshments will be provided to those who participated.

CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored

by Church World Service and organized by local congregations or groups to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world. Originally started in 1969,

Bomb case is latest hardship for NJ’s large Muslim community PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — At the Islamic Center of Passaic County, which draws about 2,000 people each Friday for communal prayers, the talk is about how this year is different.

After the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, people of other faiths in the surrounding community were generally able to see the difference between the radical perpetrators and American Muslims, said Omar Awad, president of the center. But he suggested that distinction seems to be blurring in the public mind amid the anti-Muslim rhetoric of the presidential campaign and growing anger over terrorist strikes in Europe and the United States, the latest allegedly plotted by a New Jersey Muslim.

“They’re trying to strike fear between neighbors, between the very fabric of society that

we spent so much time trying to make sure that we knitted,” said Awad, a New Jersey native, sitting in the offices of the 27-year-old Paterson mosque.

Like Muslims around the country, New Jersey’s have been slogging through a particularly painful year.

On the campaign trail, the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, falsely claimed that Muslims in Jersey City celebrated when the World Trade Center fell, as he sought to promote a proposed national database for Muslims and increased surveillance of mosques.

Gov. Chris Christie, who once sharply dismissed those who questioned the loyalty of a Muslim judicial appointee, has endorsed Trump.

And now New Jersey Muslims are facing the

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Ahmad Khan Rahami, a U.S. citizen born in Afghanistan, who worked at his family’s chicken takeout restaurant in Elizabeth, has been charged by federal officials in two states with planting bombs in New York and at a military charity run and a train station in New Jersey. Federal authorities said he praised Muslim extremists and prayed he’d be martyred.

“I don’t want the stigma to go out that there’s some kind of issue in Elizabeth, that it’s a hotbed for people with radical ideas, because it’s not,” said Hassen Abedellah, an attorney and Elizabeth native, who is president of the Darul Islam mosque in the city.

Abedellah said he was “in shock” when he

learned that Rahami was being sought by police.

Abedellah could not say for sure whether Rahami had ever worshipped at Darul Islam, but said the suspect could have passed through, since many Muslims in the community at one time or another have attended Friday prayers there.

It is the latest difficulty for one of the larger Muslim communities in the United States. Muslims comprise about 1 percent of the U.S. population, but make up about 3 percent of the residents in New Jersey, according to the Pew Research Center. New Jersey Muslims are predominantly African-American, Arab or South Asian, plus Muslim asylum seekers from the Balkans and elsewhere. Several Muslims serve as state judges and mayors, among other public positions.

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McCann market, craft show set for Oct. 15 Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host its annual McCann Flea Market and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at McCann Center, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton There will be rummage goods, toys, wood items, crafts, jewelry, ceramics, toys and more.

There will also be food for purchase at the event.

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10 gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month Newton Daily News Every October is Pastor Appreciation Month to celebrate, recognize and thank your parish pastor and his or her service.

Here are 10 suggestions to get the creative juices flowing.

1. Letters — On Sunday before Pastor Appreciation Day, distribute stamped envelopes addressed to the pastor. An instruction note invites each church member to write and mail a personal note of encouragement and appreciation to the pastor during the week.

2. Customized T-shirt — Order personalized T-shirt, hat or plaque, and present it with flourish.

3. Original Art — Laminate bookmarks created by the children in your church, featuring their art and signatures. Allow kids to present the bookmarks to the pastor personally.

4. Frame It — Prepare a nicely framed photo or painting of the church building. Even better, take a group photo of church members in front of the building. Use extra wide matting and ask every church member to sign the mat before adding glass.

5. Helpful Commentaries — Purchase a full set of Bible commentaries. Allow various groups, such as Bible classes, committees or church organizations, to present one book of the set, individually wrapped with their personal notes of appreciation on the inside pages.

6. Video Presentation — Create a presentation of photos and video of the pastor(s) in action during the past year.

7. Public Thanks — Take out a full-page ad in your local newspaper, featuring a photo of your pastor and a declaration of your church’s love and appreciation. Add member’s signature on the ad.

8. Office Makeover — Do a surprise office makeover. Consider fresh paint, updated décor, new furniture and even a computer or technology upgrade.

9. Supply Favorite Things — Think of one small thing your pastor enjoys, such as M&Ms, fishing lures, coffee, etc. Ask each member to bring that item on Sunday, i.e. one bag, any size, of M&Ms. Supply extras for guests or forgetful members.

10. Celebrate 30 Days of Pastor Appreciation — Use an October calendar to schedule volunteers for a month-long schedule of surprise treats. Some ideas include: a balloon delivery, a shoe shine, an apple pie or a gift certificate.

Don’t forget to include a sincere note with specific reasons you appreciate the minister’s spiritual leadership, dedication, time and commitment.

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The detective was treated by medics and then transported by helicopter to a Des Moines area hospital, and is in good condition. No other injuries were reported.

As a result of items located within the vehicle occupied by Coady and the parole violation warrant, he was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

Charges filed include possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, tax stamp violation, assault on an officer while participating in a felony, and the previous parole violation. A court hearing for Coady was scheduled to take place Tuesday.

Additional information may be made available as the investigation continues.

property in their name and attached to the original property.

Since the county started work in this area, about half of the 26 properties identified have been addressed.

“A good example of the success of this is we started a couple years ago with this at Foun-

tain Hills,” Bishop said.

“We said, OK lets wipe this out and start over.

There are two homes there now with a third one being build and when they are fully taxed they will generate $50,000 to $60,000 in taxes over a 10 year period of time.”

“I think it is a great program. I think it cleans it up and actually get stuff back on the tax roll,” Supervisor Dennis

Stevenson said.

In other business: • Polly Milliman was approved for hire as a substitute kitchen help for Elderly Nutrition.

Her start date is Monday at a $9.22 per hour pay rate.

• Jason Doland was approved for hire as an information technology technician for Information Technology. His started date is Monday at a $22.17 per hour pay

rate.

• The board approved the resignation of GIS Director Lorraine Jackson along with a settlement agreement.

The county recently approved Snyder Corporation to take over GIS services. Jackson has since been hired by Snyder.

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

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with participants to modify the design to make a unique skatepark for the community.

“I think it is really important to have good flow,” skateboarder Brandon Page said. “I like the design a lot. It has a good amount of things you can learn on and also some tougher pieces.”

The skatepark is a future goal for Aurora Park for the Newton Park Board and parks department. Depending on funding, the park could begin construction as soon as next summer, parks administrator Nathan Unsworth said.

Berg Continued from Page 1A committee. He said administration would like to have representation from several types of specialties, such as technology, library media, music and physical education, all BMS grade-level subject areas and any at-large teachers who have an interest.

The committee will feature more than a dozen educators, nearly all from the middle-school level, to advise on the best ways to incorporate both wish-lists and costs. The overall budget for the rebuild will be about $33.6 million, including $26.9 approved by voters in the bond, though the exact budget will be determined by the bond rate the district can find on the market.

Newly elected NCSD Board President Travis Padget said he’d like to see at least some of the members of the Preserve the Pride Committee on the construction committee as well, even though the months ahead will have a much more pragmatic focus than FRK’s previously held open-forum design workshops for Berg.

“I feel a lot of that kind of ‘dreamboarding’ should be moved forward,” Padget said. “I don’t want to lose that.”

The district hopes to have students in the new Berg Middle School building in the fall of 2019, with the demolition of current BMS buildings and parking, landscaping and outdoor facilities to be completed near that same time.

Board members expressed strong opinions about who should be on the committee.

Board member Donna Cook and Robyn Friedman both said input from at least two Berg Middle School students would also be helpful. Callaghan emphasized it’s important for anyone who volunteers to plan on seeing the process through and making time for all meetings of the committee.

Board member Josh Cantu suggested transportation and food service be considered in committee representation as well. He encouraged members of the committee to record and document ideas.

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

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News American Ramp Company Founder and President Nathan Bemo talks with kids from the community about design aspects they would like to see in the skatepark planned for Aurora Heights Park.

2017 animal licenses available beginning Sunday Newton Daily News The Newton Police Department has 2017 dog, cat and miniature pig tags available for sale beginning Sunday.

Pet owners are being reminded that 2017 animal licenses must

be purchased by March 31, 2017, to avoid a late fee of $20. Licenses are available at the Newton Police Department, 101 W. Fourth St. S., Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The license fee for altered animals is $15.

The license fee for unaltered animals is $25.

Pet owners can receive a civil penalty fine of up to $150 for not having their pet licensed.

Residents need to bring proof of current rabies vaccinations for their pets when pur-

chasing the license. The Newton Police Department does not accept debit or credit cards.

Only cash or checks are accepted.

Bike licenses are also available for $2 and are good until the bike is no longer operable.

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Babbling Brooks Jason W. Brooks

hen you see or hear something surprising, you’ll initially do one of three things — show no reaction, act surprised or shrug it off. However, it’s what you do after that initial reaction that really matters.

Between bragging on social media about a lack of awareness of politics or mocking to use of a language other than English with gibberish, the U.S. has become a place where it’s fashionable to brag about ignorance.

In the 1970s and 80s, this might have been one of the cavalier phases of youth, expected to fade with maturity, but ignorance seems more dangerous and harmful now. In the information age, there’s no excuse for not knowing

basic geography, history, math and major current events.

There is also no excuse for boasting about being under-informed. Nearly all of us are going to be hit — at least occasionally — with surprising facts, people or place names or event details we feel we should have known better.

There’s no reason to draw attention to ourselves by trying to soar above the need to be knowledgeable.

Sometimes, temporary ignorance is a tough to avoid. We can’t be in all places to learn all things that happen in this world. However, once we find out we’re behind on something important, it’s better to quietly get up to speed than make a mockery of ourselves — or our culture or society — by bragging about what we don’t know.

This isn’t simply about current world events. It’s about maintaining an awareness of how things are changing

and what’s real and valued, near and far, so we can better interact with each other. How well we know and communicate with each other will determine a great deal about how we solve our society’s biggest dilemmas.

Some ignorance is seen as a form of either chosen pride or categorically inevitable. But Americans aren’t forced to be monolingual. Men and women aren’t required to have limited knowledge about sewing, cooking or how zone defenses are supposed to work.

Wikipedia labels many elected officials as “American politicians,” yet if you ask your local Congressman, senator, or even city councilor, practically none of them will boast “politician” as part of their identity. Politics is seen as something we go out of our way to avoid, yet we also mistake this pride for not knowing the basic ways government functions or its procedures or traditions.

If we are going to say others are not following rules, guidelines or established principles, we might bother to find out what those are, and how things are meant to work.

Even if we aren’t talking about something as heavy as how our tax money is spent, vagueness of understanding holds no status. Being unable to find trivia answers or navigate the nuances of technology and the internet is forgivable, but boasting about not being from an era that is caught up in such things is not going to win most people over.

We find out there are ways to either look up or deduce what’s going on around us, be it new slang or terminology or a recipe for quiche. If it turns out there aren’t ways to quickly remedy a certain knowledge gap, there is still a big difference between “Can you please explain this?” and “I’m a such-and-such. I don’t know a thing about this.”

The Saturday Night Live “Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer” sketches were entertaining. One of the sketch’s famous lines, “Your world frightens and confuses me,” might be how we feel sometimes. We shouldn’t wear fear as a badge of honor.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

American Conservative Ben Shapiro

Excuses for losing just don’t cut it When Mitt Romney lost in 2012, there was very little discussion of blame. Everyone assumed that Romney simply lost because he didn’t do a good enough job of convincing voters to punch the ballot for him. He didn’t debate Barack Obama properly; he didn’t stand up to Candy Crowley; he backed off of the Benghazi issue, or botched it completely; he gratuitously insulted 47 percent of Americans.

Romney lost, Republicans generally believed, because Romney deserved to lose — even if he deserved to win morally.

That’s not so for Donald Trump.

Never has a presidential candidate had so many ready-made excuses for his mess of a campaign. Since the primaries, Trump’s defenders have justified his every gaffe by saying, “Well, he’s just a businessman!” His anti-conservative heresies have been excused with a wave of the hand and a comment of, “Well, conservatism has never accomplished anything, anyway!” His general ignorance with regard to basic issues has been shrugged away: “He’s learning!” His general unpopularity has been attributed not to his own narcissistic nastiness but to an unnamed group of conspirators out to get him. Sometimes, it’s the eeeeevil “cuck” Never Trumpers hiding in their holes, waiting to strike him down at any moment. Sometimes, it’s the Machiavellian “establishment” seeking to crush this supposed change agent. And sometimes, it’s a suspiciously defective earpiece forcing him to go soft on David Duke and the Ku Klux Klan.

Now, after his airplane vomit bag of a debate performance — a performance in which he spent the first 30 minutes bloodying Hillary Clinton, only to revert to insecure, incoherent defenses of birtherism, his business record and his Iraq war opposition — Trump has a whole new set of excuses.

First, Trump’s defenders attack his microphone.

Yes, his microphone. According to Trump, some nefarious conspiracy took place to sabotage his weapon of mass instruction, throwing him off his game. This seems both implausible and irrelevant.

More realistically, Trump’s defenders rightly point out that debate moderator Lester Holt hit Trump far harder than he hit Clinton. That’s absolutely true. Holt interrupted Trump far more frequently — although, in Holt’s defense, Trump bulldozed both him and Clinton routinely. Holt asked Trump about birtherism and his Iraq war opposition and his IRS records and his mean comments about Clinton’s “look,” but didn’t ask Clinton about the Clinton Foundation or Benghazi. And he asked her zero follow-up questions about her private email server. Holt clearly did Clinton’s dirty work.

So what?

Trump has known this entire campaign that the media would target him. He said so before the debate. He had every opportunity to swivel and hit both Clinton and the media, and he failed to do so. That’s on him.

This entire campaign is on him. It’s nobody’s fault but Trump’s that he spends the morning after the debate complaining about a Miss Universe contestant gaining too much weight. It’s nobody’s fault but Trump’s that he ignored hitting Clinton over the Clinton Foundation so he could massage his own feelings over his prior business bankruptcies.

Trump is the candidate. It’s time for those who defend him to own it.

If they don’t, if they keep allowing Trump to get away with excusing all of his failures by blaming somebody else, then they’ll be paving the way to his defeat.

Losers whine about the playing conditions and the referees. Winners change their game plans. Those who whine for Trump won’t be winning for him.

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Secrecy, Democracy and the TPP: Trade transparency is what the public wants – and needs

By Patrice McDermott and Emily Manna The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has received heightened attention in this campaign season, including for the lack of transparency in its negotiating process. Renewed focus on the TPP stems from the information that was disclosed when the trade deal’s full text was finally released last November, as provisions with the potential to cause great harm to U.S. labor, the environment, and public health came to light.

Despite this disclosure, the TPP and other trade negotiations remain largely shrouded in secrecy. We wrote about this issue on Labor Day 2015, and one year later, demands for greater transparency for controversial trade deals continue to grow louder.

The TPP is the biggest trade deal in a generation, involving agreements with 12 countries and affecting 40 percent of the world’s economy. Despite its significance, the TPP has been carried out behind doors closed to the public, although representatives from business interests had direct access to the texts and the ability to influence the agreement.

Restrictions were also put on US members of Congress: if they wanted to view TPP while it was in negotiation, they were threatened with prosecution if they talked about it.

Without actual documents and with members of Congress throttled, the public was left with what little information could be gleaned from the government, and a few drafts published by Wikileaks. When the full text of the TPP came out in

November of last year, it was even worse than expected, according to many groups that were monitoring the secretive trade negotiations. It is clear that from workers’ rights, to access to medicine, to food safety to climate change, the impact of the TPP would be felt in some way by every American. The release of the trade text has strengthened opposition and has stalled the progression of the TPP, particularly because the election season has some Congressional candidates listening closely to their constituents’ opposition to the trade deal.

Public outcry similarly grew over the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement between the United States and the European Union after the contents were leaked and published by Greenpeace on May 1. In particular, the public objected to provisions that would give U.S. investors the right to sue for loss of profits resulting from any laws to raise social or environmental standards put into place by the European government. Such provisions were seen to give unprecedented power to corporations at the expense of the environment and public health.

The United States, it appears, has been the driver of secrecy in international trade negotiations. In response to public pressure, the European Union began publishing draft textual proposals and other information related to TTIP in 2015. The U.S., on the other hand, has refused to publish any of its own draft textual proposals, despite requests from Congress that they do so.

One thing has been clear: democracy is served by transparency. In those instances when access

to information about the secretive trade deals has been provided, heightened public awareness and enhanced public participation in the decision-making process have followed.

The fate of the TPP remains unclear, but there are several steps the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) can take to ensure that the public is better-informed in future trade negotiations.

In May, OpenTheGovernment. org (OTG) and eight other open government groups submitted recommendations for the USTR 2016 open government plan. Specifically, the agency should: publish U.S. textual proposals on rules in ongoing international trade negotiations; publish consolidated text after each round of ongoing negotiations; and appoint a “transparency officer” who does not have structural conflicts of interest in promoting transparency at the agency.

President Obama has warned Congress that a bill to ratify the TPP is imminent. Public interest advocates will continue to fight the deal, but in the future, it is crucial that the American public be given insight into trade negotiations before agreements reach such a late stage.

Secrecy breeds mistrust, and if the government hopes to secure broad public support for its trade deals, it must stop conducting major trade negotiations almost entirely behind closed doors. The American public has a right to know what the government is doing in our name, particularly when the consequences are so far-reaching.

Patrice McDermott is the Executive Director and Emily Manna is Policy Associate at OpenTheGovernment.org

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Obituaries Norma J. Borchert Sept. 26, 2016 Norma Jean Borchert went with the Lord, her Savior, Monday, Sept.

26, 2016, at Mercy/Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

Norma Jean Hollingsworth Borchert, 89, was born at home in rural Milo, Feb. 3, 1927, to Lester and Alice (Conn) Hollingsworth. She attended country school and graduated from Melcher High School, Class of 1944. On Oct.

William O. Landwier Sept. 21, 2016 Full military honors for William O’Brien Landwier of Eolia, Mo., will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry, Mo. William will be cremated and buried in the Sacred Heart cemetery on the family plot at a later date.

Mr. Landwier, 73, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2016, at SSM DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Mo. Born March 15, 1943, in New York, he was the son of William Landwier and Betty William. Bill grad-

Rex Miskimins Sept. 24, 2016 Rex Miskimins of Rock Creek Lake, Kellogg, died Saturday, Sept.

24, 2016, at the age of 89.

He was the son of Frank and Zeola Miskimins of Seymour.

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22, 1944, she was united in marriage to Leland Eugene Borchert in Knoxville. This union was blessed with Steven Borchert of Pasadena, Texas, Gary Borchert of Prior Lake, Minn., Elizabeth (Mike) Stout of Newton and Deborah Borchert of Newton. Upon her husband’s deployment to Europe, Norma was employed as a switchboard operator with Bellamy Telephone Company in Knoxville. She continued as a switchboard operator in Newton, retiring in 1989 from United Telephone Company.

Norma was confirmed and baptized in 1943, in Knoxville, and converted to Christianity in 1954, at Trinity

Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday school for several years and participated in other church activities. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, her family and friends, quilting and helping the ladies at Our Savior Lutheran Church with their sewing and quilting projects. She enjoyed all kinds of music, Norma Rockwell art and live theater.

Survivors are her four children; seven grandchildren, Jeff Borchert, Jim Borchert, Jason Borchert, Jeremy Borchert, Dustin Minner, Lindsay Minner and Matthew Stout; 11 great-grandchildren; nephew, Ted Roberts of Knoxville; and niece, Cheryl Fowler of Phoe-

nix, Ariz.; and her many friends near and far. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, Leland, in 2011; brother, Don and sister LaNelle; two daughters-in-law, Linda Borchert and Connie Borchert.

A time of remembrance and celebration service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with a visitation time one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Newton Union Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the family in Norma Jean’s name or to the Pregnancy Center of Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh. com.

uated high school in Newton. He served his country in the United States Army for 28 years.

Bill was in the 82nd Airborne and the 101st Special Services. He retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class, receiving the Purple Heart for his two deployments in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post #4610 in Clarksville, Mo. Bill was united in marriage June 8, 1996, in the New Hope Community near Elsberry, Mo., to Dora Mae Wallace. Bill was a horse fanatic and loved dirt track racing and hunting.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents,

William Landwier and Betty William; his first wife, Kathy Mickle Landwier (the mother of William Scott, Corey and Jeffery); and one son, Jeffery O’Brien Landwier.

Survivors include beloved wife of 20 years, Dora Mae Landwier of Eolia; his children, William Scott Landwier of St. Charles, Mo., Michael Landwier and his wife, Meredith, also of St. Charles, and Corey Ann Kunkel and her husband Joseph of Des Moines; his stepchildren, Paul David Wright and his wife Randie of Eolia, Victor Louis Wright and his wife Teresa also of Eolia, Chauncie Wil-

liam Wright and his wife Glenda of Clarksville, and Carrie Palmer of Briscoe, Mo.; many grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Bill also leaves two sisters, Marilyn Thielman and her husband Don of Oregon, Wis,. and Janet Ward of Annapolis, Md.; his second wife, Suzanne Drew (the mother of Michael); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to the Family of William Landwier in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 S. Fifth St., Elsberry, MO 63343.

Online condolences may be made at www.carterricksfuneralhome.com.

He earned a BS in education from Drake University and an MA in school administration from Truman State University to prepare him for his lifelong profession of teaching, coaching and serving as a school administrator. He be-

gan his career at a rural school in Wayne County.

He also taught in Plover, Mt. Ayr and Colfax, and served as a principal in the Newton-Kellogg school system from 1961-1987. His interests of toy collecting, antique dolls and old cars gave

him immense pleasure.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette; and brothers, Close, Harold and Wendell.

In accordance with Rex’s wishes, his body has been cremated and no formal services will take place.

WesleyLife adult day care centers support food program Newton Daily News Dahl, Lending Hands and Willow Brook Adult Day Centers, WesleyLife Adult Day Centers, announces their sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals are available at no separate charge to enrolled adults in

the following Adult Day Centers. Meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

The following centers will be sponsored: Willow Brook Adult Day Center, of Newton, Lending Hands Adult Day Center, of Washington and Dahl Adult Day Center, of Des Moines.

First Baptist to collect cans First Baptist Church will be collecting cans and bottles until Saturday at its can trailer located at the church, 620 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

Any can donation amount will go to the Jasper County Animal Rescue League.

For more information, call 641-792-7113.

Nature Tots Saturday at Neal Smith NWR Newton Daily News Children ages 3-5 are invited to bring their favorite adult and join a Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge naturalist from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday to

hear stories, explore outside and make nature crafts.

During Saturday’s lesson, the topic will be “Lovely Leaves.”

Nature Tots programs are free, educational programs especially designed for young

learners. Lessons focus on engaging children’s senses using hands-on and interactive activities.

To register or for more information, call 515-994-3400 or email Nancy_Corona@fws.gov.

Submit events and view more events online at www.newtondailynews.com

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Free Community Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Those interested may enter the church through the glass/elevator doors on the Second Avenue East side or through the single glass door off the north parking lot. The meals are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

• A Barn Dance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the Jasper County Community Center, 2401 First Ave. E. in Newton. Music by Melon Farmer, calling by Reid Miller. Donation of $5 to $10 are average and $20 to $30 per family at max. The family friendly event is alcohol free.

Partner and experience optional with free instruction. Acoustic musicians invited to play.

For information call 641-275-1204 or emails lindarex@iowtelecom.net.

• Kellogg Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Cabin at the Park in Kellogg. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties and links, coffee, juice and milk. Freewill donations accepted.

• Wes Breckenridge will host “Conversations with the Candidate” at 8 a.m. Saturday at Prairie City Public Library, 100 E. Fifth St. He invites community members to come and discuss issues of importance to them.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Annual Democratic Soup Fundraiser will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Jasper County Community Center, 2401 First Ave. E. in Newton. Former presidential candidate and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door, which opens at 12:30 p.m.

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Congregate Meals Thursday Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, melon, chocolate pudding and skim milk Friday Lasagna, lettuce salad, Italian vegetables, sweet cherries, roll and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

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Wife in sexless marriage is tempted by outside offer

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a committed relationship for 19 years, and have been married for three years. My husband is wonderful, except he has absolutely no sex drive. And of course, in the true nature of opposition, mine is off the charts.

I have met another man who is in a loveless marriage. He says they don’t have intimate relations, and she knows he has had “flings” over the years. He has asked me to be his newest “friend with benefits.” He’s attractive, employed, and wants only a physical relationship. (I suspect their marriage is tied to his business, but I’m not sure.)

I’m honestly tempted, because I’m lonely in that regard. No marriage is perfect, by any means, but am I biting off more than I can chew even if I get my husband’s permission (which he would likely give), and assuming this man is telling the truth about his wife? What to do? — DESPERATE IN THE NORTH DEAR DESPERATE: While some open marriages have been known to work if the husband and wife are willing, I hesitate to recommend it. You describe yourself as desperate. You MUST be desperate to consider becoming someone’s latest “fling.”

Did your husband’s low sex drive exist before your marriage, or is it something new? If it is recent, there may be medical help for his problem — if he is willing to talk to his doctor about it. Please suggest it before you do anything else.

DEAR ABBY: I am in a new relationship (six months) with a man who treats me like gold. He’s kind, affectionate and a great man, except for one thing.

His office building is right next to mine, which is how we met. During work hours I’m extremely busy and don’t generally have time to hang out or take breaks. If I do, it may be to run a quick errand or grab a sandwich

with a co-worker.

Abby, I have worked here for eight years, and I don’t invite ANYONE to socialize during work hours. He texts me that he’s outside my building, or he says he just dropped by to say “hi” or “bye.” If he sees me pull in at my office, he will wave me down or jog over to walk me to work.

My professional life has always been separate from my personal life. I need my work hours to myself, and I have told him this numerous times. I have asked him not to come by and explained that my 9-to-5 is for work.

He just doesn’t get it.

I don’t want to end my relationship over this, but I love my job. It is important that I be focused at work. I don’t think it’s appropriate to be hugging, kissing and embracing in front of my office. We see each other after work every day. Please give me a solution, because I am at my wits’ end! — WANTS TO WORK ALONE DEAR WANTS TO WORK ALONE: Because you have told this man repeatedly that you aren’t comfortable with him dropping by during work hours or engaging in public displays of affection where you can be observed, it’s time to “up the ante.”

The next time it happens, tell him you think he’s terrific, but if he can’t respect your work ethic and your boundaries, it might jeopardize your relationship.

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Three arrested in slaying of 13-year-old girl CEDAR RAPIDS — Authorities say a 13-year-old girl has been shot to death and three suspects have been arrested in Cedar Rapids. The shooting was reported a little before 8 a.m. Tuesday. Responding officers found the three running in an area a few blocks north of where the shooting occurred and soon had them in custody.

Police say the girl was pronounced dead at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The three suspects are described as two juveniles and a young adult.

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Woman sent nude photos to ex-boyfriend’s son ALTOONA — Des Moines police say a woman sent nude photos of herself to the teenage son of a former boyfriend. Online court records say 46-year-old Charlotte Klisares is charged with dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors.

Court documents say the Altoona woman used Facebook in June to provide sexually graphic photos of herself and of herself and the 17-year-old boy’s father.

Residents seek repeal of pit bull ban COUNCIL BLUFFS — A group of residents wants Council Bluffs to lift its ban on pit bull dogs.

About 25 people attended Monday night’s City Council meeting asking for the repeal.

The ban has been on the books since 2005, when officials said they were banning the breed in an effort to reduce dog bites. Resident Shala Richardson says that hasn’t happened, citing figures she requested from local officials.

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DES MOINES — Polk County officials have given initial approval to an increase in the minimum wage.

Supervisors Tuesday gave the first of three approvals needed to increase the wage from the state and federal rate of $7.25 an hour to $10.75 by January 2019.

The wage would climb to $8.75 by April, $9.75 in January 2018 and finally $10.75. If the increase goes through, Polk County would be Iowa’s fourth country to raise the minimum wage.

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Cedar River to return to below flood stage CEDAR RAPIDS — Authorities say the Cedar River in Iowa is slowly receding from its crest in Cedar Rapids, and a new forecast says the water level will drop below flood stage sooner than expected. City spokeswoman Sara Baughman said Wednesday that the city’s temporary flood protection system is still doing its job holding back the swollen river. She says pumps have been handling the storm sewer backup.

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Barriers used to protect soldiers now stopping floodwaters

AP Photo Sgt. James Gales works to keep floodwaters at bay near the Linn County Sheriff’s Office in Cedar Rapids Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids fends off flood damage with temporary barriers CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — An elaborate system of temporary floodwalls is so far protecting thousands of homes and businesses in Cedar Rapids from major flooding.

Iowa’s second-largest city says its hastily erected 9.8-mile system of Hesco barriers and earthen berms is largely holding back the rain-swollen Cedar River, which crested Tuesday at its second-highest level on record.

City officials said some buildings and homes near the river had water in their basements.

Here’s the situation in Cedar Rapids: HOW BAD IS THE DAMAGE SO FAR? Relatively minor. A small number of businesses and homes appear to have major water on their main levels, and many more have water in their basement.

WHAT DOES THAT SYSTEM ENTAIL? Contractors erected nearly 10 miles of temporary barriers in just

days, and 250,000 sandbags were filled and placed to protect homes and businesses. The city had some of the Hesco barriers for years for flood protection but this marks the first time they have been deployed in Cedar Rapids. The city bought the rest for $1.4 million from the University of Iowa, which had them in storage. The barriers are filled with sand. City workers and contractors backed up the system, looking for any weaknesses and plugging them or pumping out water that seeped through.

WHAT IS THE CITY’S CONCERN NOW? City officials say their efforts are now focused underground, where the sewer system is under tremendous pressure. They worry that it will send water gushing into parts of the city and create dangerous conditions for anyone nearby. To combat the threat, city workers were pumping water from the sewer back into the river and keeping a close eye on pipes. A city spokeswoman said Wednesday morning that the barriers were holding and

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that pumps were handling seepage and storm sewer backup.

WHY IS THE CITY RELYING ON TEMPORARY STRUCTURES? A lack of money to build a permanent system, which could cost up to $500 million.

The city has struggled since the 2008 flood to find the funding necessary to create a comprehensive flood protection system for low-lying areas on both sides of the river. Residents twice voted down tax increases that would help pay for it.

The city has since secured a $270 million funding commitment from the state and now says it has the local money it will need.

The last part of the plan is the federal share. About $73 million has been authorized for the project, but not appropriated. City Manager Jeff Pomeranz says the city has been told by the White House that it will be tough to get funding for the project because others have a better cost-benefit ratio. Pomeranz says the federal money is critical.

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — Iowa’s second-largest city has managed to keep flooding at bay largely because of barriers that were widely used to protect soldiers in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Crews in Cedar Rapids hastily erected Hesco barriers along nearly 10 miles of the Cedar River through neighborhoods and downtown. As of Tuesday morning, the sandfilled containers had protected thousands of properties, some up to 4 feet beneath the surging waterway.

The barriers are a key reason Cedar Rapids officials are hopeful they can largely avoid flooding, unlike in 2008 when higher river levels inundated 10 square miles of the city, causing billions of dollars in damage.

“In 2008, we felt defenseless,” Mayor Ron Corbett said. “In 2016, we took action and mobilized.”

The barriers were invented by British entrepreneur James Heselden, a former coal miner who used them to stop erosion on his property. After his invention received media attention, the United Kingdom’s military realized the barriers could be used to replace sandbags that protected soldiers from blasts in Bosnia, said Aaron Ackley, Hesco’s director of emergency

response.

The U.S. military came to the same conclusion and began using the barriers extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan, eventually totaling more than 30,000 miles of the containers, said Ackley, who first saw the barriers when he served with the U.S. Army in Bosnia.

“There’s an unbelievable amount deployed for military use,” Ackley said. “Every air base, every forward-operating base, every fire base is surrounded by Hesco.”

As they were used more extensively by the military, emergency planners around the U.S. and the Army Corps of Engineers realized their ability to quickly protect against flooding and they have grown in popularity.

New York City has installed a network of what it calls “geotextile” bags along Rockaway Beach, weighing a total of 50 million pounds, to help protect the shoreline after Hurricane Sandy, said Meghan Lalor, a spokeswoman for the city’s parks department. Containers also have been used to prevent flooding recently in Monroe, Louisiana, along the Los Angeles River in Los Angeles and spots in New Mexico where wildfires destroyed plants and led to increased flooding risks.

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10th Annual Farm Crawl returns Sunday Newton Daily News The original and the best, Farm Crawl holds its 10th edition this fall. Last year’s Farm Crawl attracted more than 2,100 visitors to our small circle of farms.

Tour eight independent family farms in south-central Iowa as they jointly host open houses from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy a leisurely autumn day “crawling” from farm to farm.

Come visit south Marion County/north Lucas County (one hour south of Des Moines) to see each individual operations. Tour the farms, visit the animals, meet the farmers, sample the goodies, discover locally grown and produced products and lots of fun in the beautiful Iowa countryside as you drive yourself from farm to farm.

At several of the host farms will be guest area businesses and farmers that produce fiber/yarn, photo cards, artisan beer, honey, desserts, sheep milk, wine and pork.

Entrance to all of the farms is free. Thanks to the crawl’s

major sponsors, Practical Farmers of Iowa and South Central Coop.

Visit the Farm Crawl website at www.farmcrawl.com for more details, maps and directions. No pets are allowed on this tour for the safety of our farm animals and guests, leave your animals at home.

The eight farms include: Blue Gate Farm (Jill Beebout and Sean Skeehan) — Certified Naturally Grown, chemical-free produce, pastured eggs, handspun yarn and honey bees benefit our CSA and markets. Sample homemade jams, jellies and honey; guided tours; visit the new high tunnel, alpacas and chickens. Homemade cookies, cocoa and herb lemonade available.

Coyote Run Farm (Matt Russell and Patrick Standley) — A 110 acre farm being rebuilt to profitability through relational marketing and sustainable agriculture with chemical-free produce and cut flowers, pastured poultry and eggs, hormone-free/ grass-fed and grain-fed beef,

and mules. Self-tour the farm and high tunnel. Refreshments available.

Crooked Gap Farm (Ethan and Rebecca Book) — A good representation of contemporary homesteading, the Books started their farm on a 40 acre piece, with no buildings, that had been fallow fields and timber for many years. They built a house and outbuildings and now raise grass-fed Dexter cattle, heritage breed pigs, poultry and lambs. During Farm Crawl they will have their meats available for sale.

Pierce’s Pumpkin Patch (John and Joy Pierce) — Thousands of different pumpkins, squashes, gourds, decorative corn and a shop full of Halloween celebration décor. Enjoy brisket or pork sandwiches, hotdogs and all the fixings.

Reichert’s Dairy Air (Lois and Jack Reichert) — A small goat herd, micro-dairy with custom built milking barn and cheese-making plant. Sample several varieties of delicious, award-winning, artisan cheeses and see the goat herd.

Submitted Photo People explore Jill Beebout and Sean Skeehan’s Blue Gate Farm during the 2011 Farm Crawl. The 10th annual event begins at 11 a.m.

Sunday. For more For more information about Farm Crawl 2016, contact 641-203-0758 and/or email to info@farmcrawl.com.

Schneider Orchard (Arnie and Jane Schneider) — Stroll through the orchard, enjoy fresh fruit pie ala-mode, apple crisp and caramel apples.

Rope making demonstration. Games, activities and tractor wagon rides for the kids.

White Breast Pottery and Weaving (Sharon Seuferer and Carol Oliver) — Clay, from beneath the waters of White Breast Creek, is used in making pottery that reflects the area. View the

beautiful loom-woven rugs made onsite. Visit a herd of miniature horses. Pottery, broom-making and loom demonstrations. Live music and refreshments.

Winding Brook Farm (Larry and Genie Snuggs) Farm collectibles, farm toys (in multiple scales) and farming related books on display and for sale. Also displaying several antique tractors and demonstration of vintage cream separators.

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Iowa’s archery deer hunting season opens Saturday Newton Daily News The days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler and treestands are being moved into place. For bow hunters, the long wait is nearly over. Iowa’s archery deer season begins Saturday.

“Hunters should have another great year,” said Andrew Norton, state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

“Our deer population is relatively stable, keeping things consistent. It should be a pretty good fall.”

Iowa’s world renowned deer herd is the result of a beneficial partnership between hunters, landowners and local wildlife staff all working together.

“Our hunters play an important role in helping us to maintain their high quality deer herd,” Norton said.

An estimated 62,000 bow hunters will pur-

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chase more than 90,000 deer licenses this year.

On average, bow hunters take 12 trips to the timber and spend more than three hours out each time before the season suspends on Dec. 2 to make way for the

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Charges of racism and campaign-season antagonism between Republicans and Democrats had slowed efforts to pass the spending measure. Democrats had accused Republicans of ignoring the plight of predominantly black Flint, a charge Republicans had rejected.

Fan drops ring during televised Yankee Stadium engagement NEW YORK (AP) — In the end, Andrew Fox wasn’t charged with an error.

The 29-year-old had everything he needed to make one of life’s biggest decisions on Tuesday night: the engagement ring, the perfect woman and a beautiful early autumn night at Yankee Stadium, which focused a camera on the couple and broadcast the big moment on the center field video board.

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Aquagirls roll up wins on Senior Night

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NCMP senior Erin Van Sickle competes in the junior varsity 200-meter individual medley race at Tuesday’s final home swim meet for the Aquagirls.

Six seniors had a strong final swim meet for the NCMP Aquagirls Tuesday. On Senior Night, NCMP notched wins over Perry and Oskaloosa at the Newton YMCA. “Our seniors swam lights out tonight. Everybody is so excited for them,” NCMP head coach Sarah Patterson said. “We had a fantastic meet tonight. We are undefeated at home this season.”

The Aquagirls’ high school swim team had just two home meets this season. They are 3-0 after defeating Perry, 6824, and Oskaloosa, 7220, Tuesday.

Sarah Prendergast, Erin Van Sickle, Hayley Sinclair, Willa Colville, Kaitlyn Barnes and Emily Miller were honored, along with their parents, during a break at the meet.

The Aquagirls won nine of the 11 varsity events and all of the junior varsity races against Perry and Oskaloosa. Both visiting teams had less numbers than NCMP. “It’s tough competing against teams with small numbers, but the girls were excited coming into tonight’s meet,” Patterson said. “I’m proud of the way our girls competed. I saw a ton of them being more aggressive at the front of their swims.”

NCMP won all three varsity relay races. It started the meet with a 1-2 finish in the 200-meter medley relay and ended with a 1-2 finish in the 400 freestyle relay race. In between, the Aquagirls won the 200 freestyle relay event.

The team of Lakin Jenkins, Lindsey Blommers, Miller and Prendergast posted a winning AQUAGIRLS | 4B

C-M’s Hostetter, Newton’s Rhoads headline area runners at Knoxville

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News KNOXVILLE — Colfax-Mingo cross country coach Zach Tomas thinks Dakota Hostetter is in the best spot mentally she has been in her four years as the Tigerhawks’ top runner.

Hostetter is locked in as the season is winding down, so much so she forgets who defeated her earlier in the season.

The Colfax-Mingo senior Troy Hyde/Daily News managed to avenge a few of Newton junior Liz McVey (526) and freshman Jenna Smith (529) run side-by-side with Colfax-Mingo’s Delaney Underwood during the Knoxville Invitational at Pine Knolls Country Club on Tuesday. Underwood had those losses Tuesday during the Knoxville Invitational at the best finish among the three as she crossed the line in 69th.

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Hostetter was the only area harrier to earn a medal as she edged Newton sophomore Rachel Rhoads in the final stretch to finish in 10th.

The top 10 runners earned medals. Rhoads wound up 11th, 2 seconds back of Hostetter.

“I was trying to stay with whoever was by me and then make a push at the end,” Hostetter said. “(Rhoads) was 10th and I was 11th there at the end so I just tried to get her for that last medal.”

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Cardinals fall to top-ranked Lady Dutch

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News PELLA — Topranked Pella’s Lady Dutch had too much firepower for Newton High’s Cardinals to handle Tuesday in a Little Hawkeye Conference volleyball match. The Lady Dutch defeated the visiting Cardinals, 2514, 25-14, 25-7.

Pella showed why it’s ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, putting down 39 kills against the Cardinals. Newton wasn’t able to get on a roll to score points.

Newton’s Megan Pressgrove delivered eight kills and two set assists. Ryanne Rausch had two kills while Morgan Allen, Lucy Lilienthal and Alexis Hoffman each put down one kill. Taylor Shipley was credited with eight set assists.

Pella’s Emily Holterhaus had 15 kills and Kiara Bradley downed 10 kills. The Lady Dutch’s setter Kiki Pingel put up 31 set assists.

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Hoffman made one solo block. She combined with Lilienthal for another block as each was credited with a block assist.

Rausch recorded five digs, and Carter Lee had four digs. Allen had two digs and Shipley had one dig.

Newton dropped to 1-4 in LHC play and 6-13 overall. Pella improved to 5-0 in conference action and 18-4 overall. The two teams will be playing in Saturday’s Newton Cardinal Invitational.

Before their home tournament Saturday, the Cardinals have a return trip to Pella for a 7:15 p.m. LHC match Thursday against Pella Christian.

Newton’s junior varsity lost 25-9, 25-7 to Pella Tuesday.

By the time Saturday’s Newton High Cardinal Invitational rolls around, the Cardinals will have played five volleyball matches this week. They are building toward making a run for VOLLEYBALL | 4B

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High junior Lucy Lilienthal (15) is in the air for a spike during a home match this season. The Cardinals dropped a Little Hawkeye Conference match against Class 4A top-ranked Pella Tuesday at Pella.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Volleyball Newton at Pella Christian, JV, 9th 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:15 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at English Valleys, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Swimming NCMP at Atlantic, 5:30 p.m.

Friday Football Newton at Fort Dodge, 9th 4:45 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Chariton at PCM, 7:30 p.m. (HC) CMB at Saydel, 7:30 p.m.

North Tama at Colfax-Mingo, 7 p.m. (HC) Lynnville-Sully at Pekin, 7 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball Newton Cardinal Invitational, 8:30 a.m.

CMB, Colfax-Mingo at Madrid tournament, TBA Cross Country CMB at South Hardin Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

Monday Cross Country Newton, PCM at Norwalk, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully, Colfax-Mingo at North Polk, 5 p.m.

Football Newton JV at Marshalltown, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Tri-County at Lynnville-Sully, 5:30 p.m.

English Valleys at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Newton 7th at Indianola, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Boys Golf Newton at Class 4A district meet, 10 a.m., Ames Volleyball Norwalk at Newton, JV/9th 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:15 p.m.

PCM at Gilbert, 6:30 p.m.

CMB at South Hamilton, 6:30 p.m.

Oskaloosa at Newton 7th, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 8th at Oskaloosa, 4:30 p.m.

Football Oskaloosa at Newton 7th football, 4:15 p.m.

Newton 8th at Oskaloosa, 4:30 p.m.

Cross Country Newton 7th/8th at Ankeny, 4:15 p.m.

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Girls XC: Mustangs finish sixth in tough field at Knoxville meet Continued from Page 1B

Troy Hyde/Daily News Newton freshman Abby Altman, left, and Prairie City-Monroe senior Jayci Vos run toward the finish line at the Knoxville Invitational at Pine Knolls Country Club on Tuesday. Altman finished 28th, while Vos crossed the line in 29th.

Larson, Kahn record hole-in-ones Newton Daily News Westwood Golf Course gave up two hole-in-ones in the past week.

On Sept. 21, Dave Larson used a 6-iron to ace Westwood’s No. 6 hole. Witnesses were Lennie Woythaler, Rick Hartz and Andy Kvidera.

On Sunday, Rob Kahn made his first-ever holein-one.

It came during the Westwood Bucket Cup tournament on the No. 15 hole with his 9-iron.

Witnessing the event were JR Cunningham, Brian Shumaker and Jason Shumaker.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully’s Hailey Scandridge, Lydia Akergren and Ashton Thompson run in a pack at the Knoxville Invitational on Tuesday at Pine Knolls Country Club.

CMB volleyball gets swept by North Polk

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MAXWELL — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter volleyball lost its third straight match Tuesday night when North Polk defeated the Raiders in three games during Heart of Iowa Conference action.

The Class 3A No. 13 Comets downed CMB 25-10, 25-14, 25-17.

CMB fell to 5-7 overall and 1-4 in HOIC play. North Polk improved to 23-7 overall and 4-0 in conference play.

Junior Jordynn Wesselink finished with four kills and six digs and was 8-for-8 in serving. Junior Brianda Bane added three kills, three digs and she was 5-for-5 in serving.

Junior Sailor Hinegardner collected a team-high 16 digs and was 11-for-11 in serves.

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serve on the night, hitting on 42-of-43 with six aces. Senior Bekah Pearson served up two aces and had two kills.

Senior Kathleen Baldwin finished with two kills, nine assists and one ace.

CMB plays Saturday at the Madrid tournament. The Raiders play at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at South Hamilton.

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While Rhoads fell short of a medal, she did feel good about her performance as she finished with a season-best performance.

“It felt good to drop time again,” Rhoads said. “I was that close to 10th, but it’s OK. It was a matter of a couple of strides today.”

While Hostetter and Rhoads headline individual performances in the varsity girls race, Prairie City-Monroe had the best team finish. Sophomore Paytan Schut and senior Jayci both finished in the top 30, and that helped the Mustangs to a sixth-place finish.

Class 3A No. 1 Pella won the team title with 35 points, while Indianola was next with 59 points. Rounding out the top five were Grinnell (116), Oskaloosa (126) and Winterset (137), while PCM edged Norwalk by three with 66 points.

Newton (206) was eighth, Colfax-Mingo (296) finished ninth and Lynnville-Sully (350) finished 12th in the 20-team field.

“To place in the top half is always good,” Newton coach Rachelle Tipton said. “It’s nice to gauge where we are at and what we have to do to surpass some conference teams. One of the teams that got us tonight, I think we can come back and get them at conference. Norwalk is one we were targeting and we wanted to stay close with Oskaloosa, too.”

PCM made it to the “teams to watch” in the Class 2A rankings this week. That’s a first in program history, according to Mustang head coach Eric Karr.

“It’s fun. I went up and told them before the race that I was going to be watching them,” Karr said. “They didn’t quite understand what I was getting at.

The joke went over their heads, but it’s something that has never been accomplished by a PCM girls team. What’s fun for me is to see their excitement.”

Hostetter’s time on Knoxville’s hilly course was 21 minutes, 28.7 seconds. Rhoads crossed the line in 21:30.9.

Earlier this season, Hostetter took 14th in the Grinnell Invitational. On that day, the Tigerhawk senior lost to Rhoads and three other runners she was ahead of Tuesday.

“She beat a lot of girls that have beaten her in meets before.

She is in great form heading into the end of the year,” Tomas said.

The third best finisher from the area was Schut, who crossed in 25th in 23:02. Vos hit the line in 29th in 23:06, sophomore Megan Townley finished 32nd in 23:27 and sophomore Kirstin Ives was 34th in 23:33.

PCM’s counting runner was junior Baylee Smith, who hit the line in 46th. Junior Ellie Steenhoek was 61st and senior Rachel Stafford finished 64th as the final two varsity runners.

The Mustangs’ sixth-place finish came without the services of freshman Klaire Jungling,

who is one of the top runners on the team.

“We are still not healthy. I’m not making excuses because a lot of teams have injuries, but when we get rid of these coughs and sickness that we have, I think this team has a legitimate chance to go to state,” Karr said. “I think the girls see now that it’s a reality. They are mentally preparing for that.”

Coming in after Rhoads for Newton was Cardinal freshman Abby Altman, who finished just ahead of Vos in 28th with a personal-best time of 23:04. Sophomore Abbie Barr (23:52) was next in 41st with a season-best time followed by junior Tessa Keaton (24:38) in 57th and senior Ellie Horn (25:20) in 71st.

The two non-counting Cardinal runners were junior Liz McVey and freshman Jenna Smith. McVey ran a personal-best time of 26:10 in 81st and Smith hit the line in 83rd in 26:26.

“She’s bringing her time back down,” Tipton said of Rhoads.

“She’ll be happy with this race because the time went down.

She is dropping time at the right time. The courses will be all flat from here so we should be able to continue to drop time.”

Coming in after Hostetter for the Tigerhawks were freshman Abbey McConeghey in 60th (24:49), sophomore Ilia Hostetter in 66th (25:05) and sophomore Delaney Underwood in 69th (25:08). The final counting runner was sophomore Payton Rhone in 98th (27:54).

The final two varsity runners were sophomore Colleen Craig in 105th and junior Morgan McKinney-McGill in 106th.

“Tonight, the goal was to compete as well as we can, and we always want to beat the conference schools,” Tomas said.

“This was our best meet of the year as a team. It’s really exciting right now to see what these girls are doing.”

Lynnville-Sully freshman Abby Gruver continues to be impressive for the Hawks in her first high school season. Gruver was 35th overall with a time of 23:34. Junior Christine Nikkel finished 74th in 25:35, sophomore Emily Van Gorp was 76th in 25:41 and freshman Ashton Thompson crossed in 86th in 26:34.

The Hawks’ final counting runner was junior Hailey Scandridge in 91st, while junior Lydia Akergren finished 92nd and junior Haley Breeden crossed in 108th.

The individual champion was Pella’s Tessa Roorda. Roorda, who is ranked 13th in Class 3A, finished the race in 20:33.

Newton and PCM return to action at 4:30 p.m. on Monday at Norwalk. Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully compete at 5 p.m. on Monday at North Polk.

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PCM loses twice at R-S tourney

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News STORY CITY — The Prairie City-Monroe volleyball team can’t seem to get out of its current rut. The Mustangs dropped their eighth straight match Tuesday when it was swept by Class 4A No. 8 Nevada.

Before that loss, PCM lost twice at the Roland-Story tournament on Monday night.

The Mustangs (4-21) went three sets with both Madrid and BCLUW but came up short in both matches.

Madrid (4-9) defeated PCM 18-21, 26-24, 15-11.

The Mustangs were led by sophomore Maddie Samson’s nine kills, senior Kayla Jennings’ 17 assists and senior Katie Vande Wall’s eight digs.

Jennings also was 16-for16 in serves with four aces.

Samson collected two

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Jennings

aces, and the Mustangs were 47-of-49 in serves.

Senior Tatum Nearmyer finished with seven kills and junior Olivia Lippman added six digs.

BCLUW (16-3) defeated the Mustangs for the second time this season, winning 21-12, 10-21, 15-7.

In the loss, Samson and senior Kaylee Townsend each had five kills and Jennings dished out 14 assists.

Lippman and sophomore Avery Stock totaled four digs and Samson and junior

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Nearmyer

Regan Olson added three blocks.

Nevada defeated PCM 25-9, 25-10. 25-8 in Monroe on Tuesday night. Statistics were not available at press time.

It was the 44th straight Heart of Iowa Conference win for the Cubs.

The Mustangs play at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 3A No. 9 Gilbert.

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PCM’s Ellens turns in top finish for area boy harriers at Knoxville Invitational

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News KNOXVILLE — Prairie City-Monroe senior Chris Ellens and Pella junior Blaise Winegardner are friends on and off the cross country course.

Ellens and Winegardner were the top two runners on the PCM boys team three years ago. That season, Winegardner advanced to the state meet as a Mustang freshman. The following year Winegardner transferred down the road, and Ellens took over as the Mustangs’ No. 1 runner.

Two seasons later, both are trying to make it back to the state meet in October, and for the first time in his career Tuesday, Ellens finished a high school varsity race before his former teammate when he bested five ranked runners on his way to a runner-up finish at the Knoxville Invitational at Pine Knolls Country Club.

Ellens couldn’t catch Grinnell’s Trenton O’Halloran in his final push but the Mustang senior finished the hilly course in 17 minutes, 16 seconds and edged Winegardner by 2.7 seconds.

“He’s my buddy, and it’s good to compete against him,” Ellens said of Winegardner. “Usually I am really far behind him so it felt good to run with him today.

“No matter how much you have lost to someone before, you know never what can happen so you just have to keep trying.”

Ellens came into the meet ranked 12th in Class 2A, while Winegardner was eighth in 3A. O’Halloran, who is ranked seventh in 3A, won the race in 17:15.4. Grinnell’s Thomas Clower (3A No. 5) and William Roberts (3A No. 29), Pella’s Nick Bernhagen (3A No. 30) and Indianola’s Seth Nostrala (4A No. 19) were other ranked runners in the field.

Ellens was better than all but one of them.

“We had some really good teams and some great individual runners so Chris knew he had someone to run with,” Karr said. “He told me after the race that he didn’t think he had that in him. I think his confidence continues to grow.”

Ellens is happy with where he is at right now, and he hopes to keep it going.

“I am proud of where I have come and how far I have come,” Ellens said.

“It has been a great four years and I hope to keep it up.”

While Ellens was the only area runner to earn a top-10 medal, Newton had the best area finish of the day. The Cardinals finished seventh in the 20team field. They trailed host Knoxville by two points without one of its top varsity runners.

Class 3A No. 3 Grinnell won the meet with 40 points, while 3A No. 7 Pella came in second with 43 points.

Oskaloosa was a distant third with 100 points, while Indianola (131) and Winterset (148) rounded out the top five. Knoxville’s 223 points was two points better than Newton for sixth.

“We have four teams in this league that take down the best 4A teams consistently,” Newton coach Steve Weeks said. “The Little Hawkeye Conference is no joke.”

Colfax-Mingo was the next best area team in 14th with 400 points.

PCM was 10 points back in 16th, while Lynnville-Sully took 17th with 424 points.

The Cardinals’ top finisher was on the day was senior Noah Sander, who crossed the line in 18th with a time of 18:23.7. Junior Jack Callaghan returned to the lineup and finished 23rd with a time of 18:44.6.

“It was a nice day to run,” Sander said. “I was trying to break 18 minutes. That didn’t happen today, but there was some great competition here for us to run against. That just pushes us to be even better.”

The final three scoring runners for Newton were junior Tyler Dafflitto in 54th, junior Dylan Main in 60th and freshman Luke Zaabel in 71st. Junior Brad Portner also finished 79th and freshman Addison Dunwell hit the finish line in 93rd.

“I think things went pretty well. We ran great,” Weeks said. “We were off on our target of where we wanted to finish, but Winterset was added that we didn’t know about. They look like a solid program.

“Knoxville edged us out by two points. We have been neck and neck with them all year.”

After Callaghan, the next two best area runners were from Colfax-Mingo — senior Cameron Warner and sophomore Cauy Fitch.

Warner ended up 38th with a time of 19:20.2. Fitch wasn’t too far behind in 52nd in 19:58.5. Freshman Cyden Fitch was next among Tigerhawks in 98th, while sophomore Jordan Lescaleet crossed the finish line in 111th and senior KC Huffman was the final counting runner in 113th.

“Our top two runners were great tonight. Cauy stayed with Cameron for a long time and Cameron ran one of his best races of the year,” Colfax-Mingo coach Zach Tomas said. “The boys have had a lot change in the middle of the lineup and as we finish up the year our boys are focused on trying to catch those conference schools. This was as close as we’ve been to Montezuma all year. They battled really well.”

The two other varsity runners for Colfax-Mingo were freshman Michael Loney in 118th and junior Jacob Frier in 130th.

After Ellens, PCM was led by freshman Jacob Cox in 97th, senior Mark Bruxvoort in 105th and junior Brady North in 110th. Junior Caleb Peter finished 112th as the final counting runner for the Mustangs.

“Mark Bruxvoort coming in as our third runner was great to see,” Karr said. “He’s been mentally confused on what’s going on. But he did well tonight. The times are incredible for this course. We just need to keep working hard. I am liking what I see.”

PCM freshmen Owen Hugen and Cody Courtney were 119th and 121st, respectively, as non-counting runners.

Lynnville-Sully was led by senior Jared Craver, who finished 78th in 20:39.2. Sophomore Ty Breeden (20:44.6) and junior Josh Dunsbergen (20:45.1) were nearly a second a part in 81st and 82nd. Senior Luke Jones was the fourth Hawk runner to cross the finish line, and he placed 96th. As the final counting runner, senior Luke Jones was 96th.

Junior Cody Gibbs finished 101st, while senior John Trettin was 120th.

Newton and PCM both compete at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Norwalk, while Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully run at 5 p.m. Monday at North Polk.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Newton junior Jack Callaghan, left, passes Montezuma senior Paden Maschman in the final few meters of the boys varsity race at the Knoxville Invitational on Tuesday at Pine Knolls Country Club. Callaghan finished 23rd overall, while Maschman was 24th.

​Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Cameron Warner, right, and sophomore Cauy Fitch compete in the Knoxville Invitational on Tuesday. Warner was 38th overall, while Fitch crossed the finish line in 52nd.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Mark Bruxvoort runs in the Knoxville Invitational at Pine Knolls Country on Tuesday.

Troy Hyde/Daily News The first Lynnville-Sully runner to cross the finish line at the Knoxville Invitational on Tuesday was senior Jared Craver. Craver finished 5 seconds ahead of teammate Ty Breeden in 78th.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NCMP’s six seniors — Kaitlyn Barnes, Willia Colville, Emily Miller, Sarah Prendergast, Hayley Sinclair and Erin Van Sickle — and their parents were honored during a break in the swimming action Tuesday on Senior Night for the Aquagirls.

Aquagirls Continued from Page 1B time of 2 minutes, 13.26 seconds in the medley relay. Julia Prime, Allison Paulius, Courtney Dawson and Alex Inskeep combined for second place in 2:27.41.

Blommers, Miller, Jenkins and Prendergast won the 200 freestyle relay in 2:00.83. In the 400 freestyle relay race, the foursome of Inskeep, Jessica Zahn, Jenkins and Prendergast won in 4:33.55 while the team of Dawson, Jaclyn Michener, Erika Van Sickle and Colville placing second in 4:50.23.

Zahn won the 200 freestyle in 2:30.27 and the 100 freestyle in 1:09.29. Miller and Colville went 1-2 in the 50-meter freestyle race in 30.21 seconds and 31.42 seconds, respectively.

Prendergast claimed first in the 400 freestyle race in 5:02.82. Blommers and Inskeep were first and second in the 100 butterfly in 1:16.17 and 1:18.85, respectively. Blommers was just off her NCMP record pace in winning the 100 breaststroke in 1:16.60 with Miller in second at 1:30.68.

Perry’s Haley Vaughn won the 200 individual medley, 2:44.46, and the 100 back-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NCMP’s Sarah Prendergast is on her way to a victory in the varsity 400-meter freestyle race in Tuesday’s final home meet of the season.

NCMP beat Perry and Oskaloosa in a double dual swim meet at Newton’s YMCA.

stroke,1:17.39, races. NCMP’s Dawson was the third in the 200 IM in 3:03.32, and Prime was third in the backstroke in 1:24.93.

“At the beginning of the season, you always have initial speed at the beginning of races then you get a little tired and the level drops and the back end speed comes along,” Patterson said. “Right now, we’re starting to see it all come together for girls. As we head into the last third of the season, we really need to work hard, practice racing while training, and having practice pride.”

NCMP swims at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday at Atlantic.

NCMP’s junior varsity beat Perry 83-2 and defeated Oskaloosa, 83-3. Oskaloosa beat Perry, 18-2.

Here are the NCMP overall results from Tuesday’s home meet:

Varsity 200-m medley relay: 1. NCMP (Jenkins, Blommers, Miller, Prendergast), 2:13.26; 2.

NCMP (Prime, Paulius, Dawson, Inskeep), 2:27.41.

200-m freestyle: 1. Zahn, 2:30.27, 3. Michener, 2:38.03.

200-m IM: 3. Dawson, 3:03.32, 4. Paulius, 3:14.08.

50-m freestyle: 1. Miller, 30.21, 2. Colville, 31.42.

100-m butterfly: 1. Blommers, 1:16.17, 2.

Inskeep, 1:18.85.

100-m freestyle: 1. Zahn, 1:09.29, 4. Prime, 1:15.52.

400-m freestyle: 1. Prendergast, 5:02.82, 3.

Jenkins, 5:26.88.

200-m freestyle relay: 1. NCMP (Blommers, Miller, Jenkins, Prendergast), 2:00.83.

100-m backstroke: 3. Prime, 1:24.93, 3.

Sarah Urias, 1:25.17.

100-m breaststroke: 1. Blommers, 1:16.60, 2. Miller, 1:30.68.

400-m freestyle relay: 1. NCMP (Inskeep, Zahn, Jenkins, Prendergast), 4:33.55; 2.

NCMP (Dawson, Michener, Erika Van Sickle, Colville), 4:50.23.

Junior Varsity 200-m medley relay: 1. NCMP (Molly Coy, Briahna Teague, Janna Balek, Urias), 2:37.84; 2. NCMP (Courtney Ingle, Molly Lamb, Kaitlyn Barnes, Hayley Sinclair), 2:58.35.

200-m freestyle: 1. Abbie Hill, 2:42.15, 2.

Emma Thomas, 2:46.34.

200-m IM: 1. Morgan Altman, 3:09.75, 2.

Thomas, 3:18.14.

50-m freestyle: 1. Urias, 33.38, 2. Erika Van

Sickle, 33.83.

100-m butterfly: 1. Hill, 1:28.60, 2. Balek, 1:32.46.

100-m freestyle: 1. Camilla Schlosser, 1:17.32,2. Teague, 1:21.01.

400-m freestyle: 1. Erika Van Sickle, 5:41.21, 2. Kaitlyn Barnes, 6:22.43.

200-m freestyle relay: 1. NCMP (Schlosser, Paulius, Thomas, Hill), 2:18.07; 2. NCMP (Mariah Petrao, Liv Barnes, Teague, Erin Van Sickle), 2:25.07.

100-m backstroke: 1. Coy, 1:33.60, 2. Ingle, 1:46.20.

100-m breaststroke: 1. Paulius, 1:29.62, 2.

Pie Pandumrong, 2:00.18.

400-m freestyle relay: 1. NCMP (Thomas, Erin Van Sickle, Coy, Balek), 5:16.58; 2. NCMP (Altman, Schlosser, Kaitlyn Barnes, Sinclair), 5:30.15

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Battling for a top-3 finish for NCMP is Julia Prime in the varsity 100-meter backstroke race in Tuesday’s home meet at Newton’s YMCA. Prime finished third behind a swimmer from Perry and a swimmer from Oskaloosa.

Volleyball: Newton to host annual Cardinal Invitational on Saturday Continued from Page 1B their home tournament’s championship.

Newton finished sixth in the 2015 Cardinal Invitational. Harlan, which just fell out of the Class 4A rankings at the end of last week, is out to net a sixth straight Newton volleyball tournament title.

Action begins at 8:30 a.m. with pool play Saturday at Newton High School. There are two four-team pools.

Teams in Pool A, which are Newton, Des Moines North, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Boone, play in the NHS upper gym. Pool B — Carlisle, Harlan, Pella and Ottumwa— will be in the NHS lower gym.

Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students.

The top two teams in each pool advance to championship pool matches to be played in

the upper gym. The bottom two teams in each pool advance to consolation pool play in the NHS lower gym.

There is a 30-minute break between the conclusion of pool play and start of championship-consolation round matches.

Harlan beat EBF in last year’s championship match. Pella, which has lost four times this season to ranked teams in Class 5A, finished third in last year’s tournament. Pella plays Harlan in the third round of pool play Saturday.

Newton opens pool play against Des Moines North at 8:30 a.m. on court No. 1. The Cardinals take on EBF on court No. 2 in the second round then finish pool play against Boone on court No. 1.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Setting the ball up for a teammate is Newton High senior Megan Pressgrove (11). Newton is setting things up for its tournament on Sarturday.

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Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting E. J. H. Beard Administration Center East Conference Room September 12, 2016 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order Travis Padget convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call Present: Josh Cantu, Donna Cook (6:31 PM), Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson Absent: Sheri Benson Others Present: Cristy Croson, Brenda Hodnett, Curt Roorda, Dan Sloan, Jack Suttek, Jason W. Brooks (Newton Daily News), and Randy Van (KCOB), and Katie Wallace Communications Superintendent Callaghan shared recent communications about families who voluntarily transferred from Emerson Hough to Aurora Heights to level class sizes.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9988 Elbert moved, Cantu seconded to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item IVC Open Enrollments which was requested as a separate action item. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Open Enrollments - ACTION #9989 Superintendent Callaghan shared that everyone requesting Open Enrollment had been contacted.

An explanation regarding future requests will be added to the Open Enrollment report.

Friedman moved, Cook seconded to approve the Open Enrollments.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Classified Personnel - ACTION #9990 Michaela Wood - (Resignation) Paraprofessional & Volleyball Coach (BMS) effective September 16, 2016 Daryn Williams - (Agreement) Bus Driver - effective September 13, 2016 Karianne Kennedy (Agreement) - Paraprofessional (EH) - effective September 7, 2016 (seniority date: August 23, 2016) Vickie Walter - (Agreement) Food Service (BMS) - effective September 9, 2016 (seniority date: August 23, 2016) Mary Ann Van Maaren (Retirement) - Paraprofessional (NHS) - effective September 7, 2016 Leonard moved, Friedman the seconded to approve Human Classified Personnel Ayes: Resources Update.

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Technology - Dan Sloan spoke about Technology Committee, interactive projectors, Infinite Campus BMS schedules, clocks, high school connectivity, and Gov Deals (online auction site).

Midwest Indoor Air Quality, LLC Analytical Report Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared results from an Analytical Report regarding a recent mold screening performed at Berg Middle School.

Learning, Leadership, and District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Consideration of Election of an IASB Delegate Assembly Representative - ACTION #9991 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to nominate Board Member Robyn Friedman as the IASB Delegate Assembly Representative. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Historical Timeline Perspective Regarding the Decision to Move Forward with a Bond Referendum Vote Superintendent Callaghan outlined a timeline of events (October 2013 - November 2015) leading to the district bond referendum initiative.

Bond Committee Update Board Members Josh Cantu, Andy Elbert, and Travis Padget gave an update on Bond Committee, with September 13, 2016 being the vote date.

Consideration of a Board Leadership Work Learning Session on September 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM to Develop a Denison Culture Committee ACTION #9992 Leonard moved, Cantu seconded to set a Board Work Session for September 26, 2016 to develop a Denison Culture Committee.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Leonard, Padget Friedman, Absent: Benson Schedule FY 2017 Meeting Dates - ACTION #9993 Friedman moved, Elbert seconded to approve the proposed FY 2017 board meeting dates, with the addition of a Board Work Session on October 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM with Drew Bracken regarding Open Enrollment. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Inter-District Agreement for WEST Academy and Learning Opportunities Center - PCM Community School District ACTION #9994 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to approve an Inter-District Agreement for WEST Academy and LOC and the PCM Community School District for one year (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017).

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Business Service Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9995 Cook moved, Leonard seconded

seconded to approve the proposed FY 2017 board meeting dates, with the addition of a Board Work Session on October 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM with Drew Bracken regarding Open Enrollment. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Inter-District Agreement for WEST Academy and Learning Opportunities Center - PCM Community School District ACTION #9994 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to approve an Inter-District Agreement for WEST Academy and LOC and the PCM Community School District for one year (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017).

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Business Service Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9995 Cook moved, Leonard seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Benson Business Services Update Gayle Isaac shared that a refund of premiums dividend check had been received from Employers Mutual in the amount of $58,048.50. He discussed his recent attendance at a City Council meeting in regards to the approval of additional stop sign installations in the Aurora Heights neighborhood. He reported that state reporting is completed, and student count date is approaching October 3, 2016.

New Business - Old Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Future Meeting Dates: Regular Board Meeting (September 26, 2016) - 6:30 PM (EJH Beard Admin Center); Board Work Session (October 3, 2016) - 6:00 PM (EJH Beard Admin Center).

Adjourn - ACTION #9996 Cook moved, Leonard seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 8:19 PM. Minutes Mailed September 28

A charming barn style structure on a huge lot, this home offers the benefits of country living right in town. 3 BR, 1 bath, 1476 sq. ft. cottage. For sale by owner. For photos and more information, see the listing on zillow.com.

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TABLE SAW for sale.

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WESTGO GRAIN auger, 60 ft. x 8”, good condition $500. 641-521-3822.

YAMAHA FULL-SIZE electronic keyboard/piano and bench, good condition $225. White- wooden loft bed, 5 drawer dresser and desk with hutch, good condition $225. 641-792-0772.

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1996 GOLD Wing, excellent condition, green in color, 31,000 miles. $5000 641-521-2784

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

Part time Dietary Aide

Farm Credit Services of America – one of the nation's leading agricultural lenders – is seeking a FINANCIAL OFFICER for our Newton, Iowa office.

is seeking dedicated LPN’s and RN’s to join 6 PM- 6 AM Shift our night shift team! Our facility has an excellent reputation for quality as evidenced by our 2 consecutive Deficiency-Free Annual $5,000 Sign-on Surveys and 4-Star Rating by the Centers for Bonus for RN’s Medicare and Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Rating System. We embrace a unique upside-down culture, $4,000 putting residents and direct-care staff at the Sign-on Bonus for LPN’s top level of the organization.

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1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

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JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

JELD-WEN, Inc. Windows Division is now accepting applications for full-time 1st and 2nd shift production positions. These are direct hire positions working for an innovative and forward thinking company. Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious and safety oriented. Our skilled workforce uses state of the art equipment to produce high quality JELD-WEN vinyl windows and patio doors to serve the Midwestern, Southern and Western markets.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • Wages up to $14.51/hr for general entry level positions • Advancement opportunities to higher skilled positions • 2nd and 3rd shift premium pay • Employee discounts • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401(k) If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window Team, apply in person at 911 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa. In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required.

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JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of windows and doors is hiring for our Customer Care Center in Grinnell, Iowa.

As a member of our Customer Care team you will work directly with our customers via the telephone and internet to provide after-sales service and support to ensure the timely resolution of customer issues. Successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications: • High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years customer service experience.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Ability to speak pleasantly and maintain calm demeanor at all times • Highly organized while multi-tasking • Possess objective analytical problem solving skills JELD-WEN is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. To ensure the safety and health of our employees, JELD-WEN maintains a drug-free work environment.

Please forward resume with cover letter to: bmintle@jeldwen. com or apply in person at 909 Pinder Ave, Grinnell, Iowa.

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Newton Health Care Center is currently looking for a DIRECTOR OF NURSING to oversee the nursing department. We are looking for someone who can manage a culture of change to enhance the lives of people who reside in our 65 bed facility that is dual certiďŹ ed with ICF & SNF clients.

Chosen individual must be a Registered Nurse, with good management skills. We are looking for someone who is consistent and fair with staff, families and clients. Attention to detail and ability to follow through. This individual must have good assessment skills to provide care to clients.

If you are interested in being part of a positive team and love to learn and grow professionally, please send your resume to:

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Central Iowa Community Services of Jasper County has an immediate opening for a full-time Service Coordinator.

This position will help coordinate services for individuals with mental illnesses, mental and/or physical disabilities.

The starting rate of pay will be based on experience, to include County beneďŹ ts. Scheduled hours may vary weekly and some travel may be required. Applications and job description are available at the County’s Human Resources ofďŹ ce at 115 N 2nd Ave E, Newton or at www.co.jasper.ia.us Application deadline Oct. 7, 2016

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The Newton Clinic is now accepting applications

LPN • CMA • MA

The Newton Clinic offers a generous beneďŹ t package that includes $500 semi-annual cash bonuses, paid sick time, paid vacation, holidays, etc.

Interested applicants should submit a resume,

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EXTREMELY CLEAN LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813

2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

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2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

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Nurse Force has immediate openings for FT and PT with private duty pediatric home care case in Newton. Shifts are 10 hours a day.

Pleasant home environment.

Benefits for FT employees. Competitive wages.

Des Moines Feed, a growing local producer of premium bird feed since 1944, has immediate openings for full and part-time Production Team Members on ďŹ rst and second shifts. Starting pay for this position will be $12.00-$15.00 per hour depending on ďŹ t and experience.

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NURSE FORCE 2900 Westown Parkway #200 West Des Moines, IA 515-224-4566 ACHC Accredited

Des Moines Feed offers competitive beneďŹ ts including Paid Time Off, 401(K), insurance with paid premiums and deductibles, and bonus potential.

All qualiďŹ ed applicants must be legally employable and will be required to pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment. People with excessive visible tattoos or piercings will not be considered.

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Astrograph

As the Virgo moon antagonizes Neptune and Saturn, mentors may not be forthcoming and leadership could seem weak. Friends may not get what you’re trying to do, and supporters could be low in numbers and enthusiasm. Pluto has a suggestion. Mine history for guides. The wealth of wisdom there will provide you with timeless strength.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept.

28). You’ll get to choose your level. You’ll play strong at whatever level you choose.

Bigger is not necessarily better.

Next month brings new loving influences into your world.

November is your chance to fix or replace what broke. March

• Pays close attention to detail and does quality work • Is mechanically inclined • Is willing to work overtime when needed • Farm or ag industry experience is a plus but not required

will bring a gearshift. You may get a new job or move. Gemini and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 2, 14, 50 and 11.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll hash out a deal.

Once you commit and move forward, differences vanish.

That doesn’t mean they were unimportant. In fact, it will be very helpful to name and discuss them; milk out the insight before they disappear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

So what if you make a big to-do over a trifling matter?

Living artfully and blowing things out of proportion is just something that artists do: They

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play with scale. Just because your sizing is different, that doesn’t make it wrong.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Celebrate what you’ve been through. Embrace the experiences in life that are written in the lines of your face. They make you better, and you’re more attractive for your uniqueness.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Without a map or a tour guide and nary a recommendation in sight, you launch your adventure. This ambling journey will be rewarding, if tinged with purposelessness. Trust your sense of direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want the victory as much as anyone does, and yet you

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

With the big responsibilities comes the fear of doing it all wrong. It’s a healthy fear to have, as it will keep you checking yourself, seeking teachers and remaining humble and coachable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you find yourself fantasizing about being somewhere -- anywhere -- else, this is only one more reason to stick where you are and face the thing right in front of you. Your escape is in working out the problem.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

When you’re accused of being a troublemaker, grin and own it. When your trouble doesn’t amuse, it gets people thinking and forces them to be better than they were.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll avoid a mistake by turning your attention to the obvious responsibilities before you. By taking care of the big basics, the fine details either fall naturally into place or get handled by trusted supporters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll play in different energetic styles today. You can be frivolous because there’s a stable supporter behind you.

You can be stable because there’s a whimsical influence flitting around to your delight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You don’t need to stretch the truth in order to prove that you can handle a duty. Nor do you need to posture or act confident enough to fulfill a role. Truly, just do the work, and you’ll shine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You probably didn’t wake up in an outgoing mood, but the day has social opportunities not to be missed. You’ll quickly feel just as friendly and warm as you pretend to feel.

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