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Tuesday, October 8, 2013 OBITUARIES Ralph W. Gause C. Holderness Jr., 77 Carl M. Noftsger, 62 Harold VanDerHart, 87 INSIDE TODAY
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Newton City Council amends several economic districts By Dave Hon Daily News Staff Writer The Newton City Council amended several economic development districts Monday night, some with substantial changes while bringing others into accordance with new Iowa laws. The council voted to amend The North Cen-
tral Urban Renewal Plan to include the downtown area around the Jasper County Courthouse. City Administrator Bob Knabel said this amendment would give the city council and the community access to program funds to make improvements to the downtown area the council doesn’t have now. The council also amended the Prairie
Fire TIF District with the speedway district. Knabel said this consolidation would benefit the entire area. “There’s some value in it for community, as well as the two districts,” Knabel said. Knabel said both areas are very similar and having the ability to move funds around between the areas will give
the city more flexibility. “The areas are so close and compatible they speak to the entire area,” Knabel said. “I think it gives the city greater flexibly and possibility in improving that interchange.” Without discussion, the council also amended the Southwest Newton Economic Development Area Urban
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Renewal Plan and EastMart Economic Development Area Urban Renewal Plan. A new Iowa code requires such plans to list specific projects. The council also retired the East 12th Street Economic Development Area Urban Renewal Plan district. COUNCIL See Page 5A
Casterlines wanted for questioning in murder of woman
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Colfax student wins scholarship Page 8A
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Volleyball regional pairings announced Page 1B
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Submitted Photo The Unexpected Surfer Boys kick of the JCCA 2013-14 season on Thursday at the Newton Senior High School Center for Performance at 7 p.m. The group is a Beach Boys tribute band and also does renditions of popular Broadway hits.
Jasper County Concert Association preparing to launch season Thursday By Ty Rushing Daily News Staff Writer The Jasper County Concert Association has been providing quality live entertainment since 1983 and on Thursday at 7 p.m., it will kick off its 2013-14 season at the Newton Senior High School Center for Performance with the Unexpected Surfer Boys. The Unexpected Surfer Boys are a Beach Boys
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tribute band, who according to their website, provide “tongue-in-cheek Bachelor Party scenario(s) and plenty of ‘Fun, Fun, Fun!’ With our roster of Broadway veterans, we also love to create Broadway revues, showcasing classic hits of The Great White Way.” The next show takes place at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and will feature the Aureole Trio, a mini-orchestra type group. The Aureole
Trio features Laura Gilbert on flute, Mary Hammann on viola, and Stacey Shames playing the harp. Their website describes their style as a “unique blend of instruments — consolidating the entire orchestral palette into its three essential components — perform(ed) with an infinite array of colors and sounds.” JCCA See Page 7A
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The mother and son arrested just outside of Newton on Saturday following an alleged robbery were later discovered to be wanted for questioning in connection with a Nebraska murder investigation. Late Monday morning, the Newton Police Department issued a statement regarding the arrest Saturday evening of Andrew James Casterline, 23, and Shelley Lynn Casterline, Shelley Casterline 41. According to Newton Police Lt. Bill Henninger, officers were called to the Newton Walmart at 5:30 p.m. Saturday to investigate the theft of a purse from a patron in the store’s parking lot. Upon Andrew Casterline arrival, officers met with the alleged victims. “The victims said the male suspect approached them asking for directions, and while giving the suspect directions, he grabbed her purse,” Henninger said. “The victim, upon trying to retrieve the purse, was met by a female who brandished a knife.” CASTERLINES See Page 7A
Woman killed in accident on I-80 this morning
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By Dave Hon Daily News Staff Writer A woman was killed early this morning in a car accident on I-80. At 12:10 a.m. Tuesday morning, deputies received a call about injuries at an accident at the 176 mile marker on I-80. A ryder Rental truck was westbound when the vehicle went off the right shoulder, rolled and ejected one of the occupants. Kathleen Kariya, 64, of North Ogdon, Utah was found pinned under the vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene. An Iowa State Patrol report indicates that she was the only occupant of the vehicle not wearing her seatbelt. She was trans-
ported to Wallace Funeral Home. Two other occupants, including the driver, were injured and transported to Skiff Medical Center. Linda Arita, 61, of Roland Heights, Calif., and Glen Kariya, 59, of North Ogdun, Utah, were transported to Skiff. The extent of their injuries was not released. The investigation of the accident continues. The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol were assisted by the Kellogg Fire Department and Newton Fire Department. Staff writer Dave Hon may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 425, or at dhon@newtondailynews.com.
Former Iranian hostage to speak at movie screening By Daily News Staff Kathryn Koob, a former Newton Senior High School teacher from 1964 to 1968, will be the speaker at a special free screening of the Academy Award-winning motion picture “Argo” at the Capitol II Theater in Newton. The screening will take place at SCREENING See Page 7A
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First Presbyterian Church to host fall Style Show fundraiser
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First Presbyterian Church of Newton will host the annual Mode Huis Style Show and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. During the 10 years Mode Huis has been in Newton, local women have enjoyed seeing the latest fashions the store has to offer while enjoying the company of each other and good food as well. This has become the tradition of the Style Show.
Due to the closing of Shay’s Tearoom and Gifts, another venue was needed for the Style Show to continue. The Mission Committee of First Presbyterian Church in Newton was approached to see if it wanted to use the event as a fundraiser. It was decided this would be a good fit for the church as a fundraiser for its El Salvador Mission. STYLE SHOW See Page 7A
Linda Erickson of First Presbyterian Church has taught English classes with her husband, Warren, at the school in Munoces the past few years. The Newton church will host a fundraiser in conjunction with the annual Mode Huis Style Show and Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 18. Submitted Photo