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Classic Newton band reuniting for benefit concert

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer Rock ‘n’ Roll and rollerskates will come together for the “Rock the Rink” benefit concert, 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the recently reopened West Gate skating facility, 1611 First Ave. W. Proceeds from the concert will go toward three musical scholarships and building a new Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association Hall of Fame Museum, and the man behind the festivities is Newton resident Dennis Farland.

“We’ve been doing the ‘Winter Dance Party Music Scholarships’ for 15 years now, and we’ve

given over $50,000 to students going to school for either music education or music performance,” Farland said.

Farland is hoping this show is the catalyst for an even bigger central Iowa musical fundraising tour, but for now he’s focused on getting the rink to rock. He’s pulled out all the stops and has got his former band, The Eight Track Bank, to reunite for the event.

The band was together for more than 20 years and developed a reputation for quality performances in the

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Candidates for Oct. 16 League of Women Voters’ Forum take their seats prior to the debate at Newton City Hall. Pictured: (From left) Iowa Senate District 15 candidates Chaz Allen (D-Newton) and Crystal Bruntz (R-Baxter), Iowa House District 28 candidates Greg Heartsill (R-Melcher-Dallas) and Megan Suhr (D-Knoxville) and Iowa House District 41 candidates Dan Kelley (D-Newton) and Patrick Payton (R-Newton).

Candidates agree on goals, disagree on path in League forum

By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer

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There were few surprises in Thursday’s League of Women Voters’ Candidate Forum at Newton City Hall, as hopefuls seeking election in Iowa Senate District 15, Iowa House districts 41 and 28 stayed on message — answering questions posed by voters on topics ranging from the state of infrastructure improvements, renewable fuels and the future of common core standards.

Submitted Photo For one night only, the Eight Track Band is reuniting for a good cause after going their separate ways three years ago. The group will be one of the headliners for the “Rock the Rink” benefit concert, 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the recently reopened West Gate skating facility, 1611 First Ave. W.

Allen, Bruntz: In the race to fill the seat being vacated by long-time State Senator Dennis Black (D-Newton), the debate between Iowa Sen-

ate District 15 candidates Chaz Allen (D-Newton) and Crystal Bruntz (R-Baxter) stayed centered on the issues.

For Bruntz, the forum was an opportunity to define herself and policy positions in contrast of Allen — who has more name recognition from his 10 years serving as mayor of Newton.

As he’s done throughout his campaign, Allen emphasized his record as a city government head, touting his role in attracting TPI Composites to Newton following the departure of Maytag. Allen voiced his support for the Wind Production Tax Credit and urged a longer extension from federal lawmakers to give the industry more predictability in order to wean the industry

off subsidies its relied on to stay competitive since the 1990s — a trend that makes many free market Republicans in Iowa uneasy.

“We’re unable to create a long-term plan for wind energy because Washington wants to only do one year at a time,” Allen said. “The wind industry has said we can get off of this if you give us a longer term to ensure that we can come up with a plan.

We want off of it.”

Bruntz echoed the free-market approach, stating that Iowa industries should develop energy products based on market demands. But she did not go as far as stating support for the PTC. DEBATE See Page 3A

Celebrating 11 years

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News 315 E. 15th St. N. and 608 S. Second Ave. W. in the D&D program will be discussed for sale at the Monday Newton City Council meeting.

Two properties in D&D program up for sale

By Jamee A. Pierson Daily News Staff Writer The purchase of two properties in the D&D program will be discussed at the Monday Newton City Council meeting. Properties at 315 E. 15th St. N. and 608 S. Second Ave. W. are currently owned by the city after being purchased through D&D program.

A public notice was given for any interested parties to submit proposals for the lots. All offers must be submitted by 4 p.m. Oct. 20.

Any funds received from the sale of the properties would return to the D&D program for use in new acquisitions as well as demolitions.

Newton Village is proposing a bump out access point that would

make access possible for visitors, staff and emergency vehicles to the parking area and the skilled nursing wing during food deliveries.

The council will also discuss its support for the Alliant Energy Hometown Rewards Program. The program was created to promote COUNCIL See Page 3A

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Lines stretched out the door as Newton Village celebrated its 11th Anniversary with an open house along with a soup supper Thursday. The dining room was full with friends from the community enjoying the meal and conversation.

National Teen Driver Safety Week begins Sunday Newton Daily News Today’s youth are busier and more engaged than ever. Unfortunately, this also means they have more things to distract them, especially while they are driving.

Iowa’s young drivers travel many miles over local, state, interstate and rural roads. Many of these miles are before and after school as well as late at night, after work or sporting events — in all kinds of

weather.

Oct. 19-25 is dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to unnecessary teen deaths on the road.

SAFETY See Page 3A

DMACC helps promote post-high school options

Coen captures LHC cross country crown

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Grace Coen reclaimed her Little Hawkeye Conference crown Thursday. Newton High’s Coen captured her second LHC girls’ cross country championship in three years. | 1B

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School Calendar Oct. 20 - Oct. 24 Newton Schools Lunch Menu Monday: Mini pancakes with syrup, sausage patty, triangular tater, peaches and cottage cheese. Tuesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli with cheese, pear slices and a whole grain breadstick. Wednesday: Italian Dunkers with marinara sauce, spinach salad with tomato, steamed corn, strawberries and bananas.

Thursday: Chili with crackers, carrots, green peppers, applesauce and a homemade cinnamon roll. Friday: Cheeseburger, smiley fries, three bean salad, mango and pineapple.

Newton Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: Cereal, toast, fruit cup, 100% juice and milk. Tuesday: UBR Bar, peaches, 100% juice and milk. Wednesday: Cinni-minis, apple and orange slices, 100% juice and milk. Thursday: Egg casserole, toast, grapes, 100% juice and milk. Friday: Yogurt parfait, strawberries, granola, 100% juice and milk.

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DMACC, ICAN partnering to help promote post-high school options for students

By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer Four-year school or two-year school? Go to a technical institute or find a job? With more and more post-high school options becoming available, some students and their families are having a difficult time in planning what to do after graduation.

The Iowa College Access Network has recognized these challenges and is partnering with Newton’s DMACC Campus to help make the decision making process easier by hosting a Career and College Planning Night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 21.

“We hosted a Financial Aid Night, also presented by ICAN, last spring, and when researching their organization, I noticed that they offer a variety of community presentations geared toward middle school students

and parents all the way through college students, with their financial literacy program,” said Linda Knabel, DMACC student services specialist.

“Our purpose in hosting ICAN is to make available to the community information that will help families better plan for a higher education, whether it’s at a community college, a fouryear college or university, or a trade school.”

The program is free for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Jessica Schultz, ICAN student success advisor, will lead the presentation.

Schultz will walk attendees through the different areas associated with college planning.

She said she’ll help in creating a step-by-step pathway that will assist in the decision-making process for selecting career paths, college majors and even what institution they want to attend.

“The event is designed to make students and parents feel more at ease with a process that is often-times overwhelming, especially to first-time families,” Schultz said.

Schultz added she will take time to answer individual questions throughout the event, and round off the evening with a question and answer session.

“I think this event is extremely important for all families who have children in high school, even if they aren’t sure if, when, or where they will attend college,” Knabel said. “Actually, I would like to see us offer these types of programs to parents who have children who are just entering elementary school. I know how unprepared my husband and I were when our children were heading to college.”

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 792-3121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

Oct. 20 - Oct. 24 Newton Community School District Monday: 4:30 p.m., eighth grade volleyball against Pella Middle School at Berg Middle School; 5:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson Elementary; 5:30 p.m., ninth grade football against Pella Chrisitian at Pella Christian High School; 7 p.m., Fall Festival of Music at Newton High School Auditorium; 8 p.m., All State Choir Recital at Newton High School Vocal Music Room. Tuesday: 2:30 p.m., flu shot clinic at Newton High School; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Berg Elementary McTeacher Night at Newton McDonalds; 5:30 p.m., junior varsity volleyball against Norwalk at Newton High School; 5:30 p.m., ninth grade volleyball against Norwalk at Newton High School; 7 p.m., High Altitude wrestling clinic at Newton High School; 7:15 p.m., varsity volleyball against Norwalk at Newton High School. Wednesday: 3:20 p.m., bowling meeting at Newton High School Room 11; 6 p.m., girls basketball open gym at Newton High School; 7 p.m., boys basketball open gym at Newton High School. Thursday: 8 a.m., ASVAB testing at Newton High School; 4:30 p.m., boys and girls varisty district/ regional meet at TBD; 5:30 p.m., Boy Scouts at Woodrow Wilson; 7 to 9 p.m., Jasper County Concert Association concert at Newton High School. Friday: 4:45 p.m, ninth grade football at Nevada High School; 7:30 p.m., varsity football at Nevada High School. Saturday: 8 a.m., All State Band and All State Choir auditions in Indianola; 7 a.m. to noon, ACT testing at Newton High School; 11 a.m., girls varsity conference meet against Boone, Charles City, Decorah, Grinnell, Vinton-Shellsburg and Williamsburg at the Newton YMCA. Sunday: 8 a.m., DECA Fall Conference in Des Moines; 4 p.m., boys basketball open gym at Newton High School.

In brief

Schmidt named to Wartburg College homecoming court Marcus Schmidt, of Baxter, was one of 10 students named to the homecoming court at Wartburg College in Waverly. Schmidt is majoring in business administration.

The homecoming king and queen will be elected by a vote of

the student body and crowned Thursday at a ceremony following Kastle Kapers, the student-led variety show.

The names of all students nominated for the Homecoming court can be found at info.wartburg.edu

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energy saving and lowering costs at the community level.

The city would have to apply for the program and be selected from a pool of local communities.

In other business: • The council will continue discussion of the franchise fees to be imposed on the electric and natural gas utilities.

• Jody Rhone will discuss snow and ice removal.

• City Administrator Robert Knabel will discuss feeding wildlife.

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

Instead, she touted her experience working for energy industry companies Pioneer Hybrid and Kum and Go, where she has worked in accounting and human resources.

Both candidates came out against raising the state’s gasoline tax, currently used to fund infrastructure projects such as damaged roads and bridges. But Bruntz and Allen agreed that, particularly in the rural parts of the district where the roadways are used in grain and cattle transport, infrastructure needs attention.

Allen cited a plan put in place in Newton where money for arterial road funding was shifted to fix city streets as an example of how he would analyze the problem at the state level. Bruntz also proposed looking at amending how funding from the gas tax was distributed between urban and rural areas.

On the topic of education, Bruntz did not directly state her support or opposition of the federal and state educational standards, but the Republican said she feels the Common Core is too limiting for teachers and students, and said schools should be allowed to teach various proven curricula. She used her own experience assisting in her children with math homework as an example of the difficulty Common Core methods present when interpreting newer methods of instruction.

“Every child learns differently,” she said.

“The common core teaches it one way and some kids get it. The other way, or the way that I learned math, is

Concert Continued from Page 1A region, Farland said. Eight Track broke up three years ago, and their last performance at Sugar Grove Vineyard and Gathering Place was attended by 1,000 to 1,200 people he estimated.

Farland attributes the band’s lingering popularity due to the wide range of talent in its line-ups — 14 members played the last performance — and the good memories they stir up in people by playing classic ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s hits.

“The thing that’s most unique about our group is, most bands are lucky to have one great singer … I’m spoiled with this group, because there’s so many vocal skills and so many songs that we can do. That’s what makes us popular and what makes people want to hear us,” Farland said.

While nostalgia is a powerful tool, Farland didn’t rest on that alone when he was building this show’s line-up and he called in a lot of favors to ensure concertgoers would get their money’s worth.

Additional acts include Des Moines group, Richie Lee & the Fabulous ‘50s, and Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame nominee the Harvest Band. In addition, former “American Idol” contestant Dani Heikkila, Connie Valens — sister of rock legend Ritchie Valens — and Kevin King, of Hot Rod-Chevy King, will all make guest set appearances.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and adult beverages will be provided by the First Avenue Speakeasy. Tickets are $12 in advance and $16 at the door, and can be purchased at Mattingly’s Music, the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau, Barney’s Wrecker Service and many other locations across Newton.

For more information, contact Farland at (641) 792-8220.

Contact Senior Staff Writer Ty Rushing at (641) 792-3121 ext. 6532 or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

Safety

Continued from Page 1A National Teen Driver Safety Week was established by Congress in 2007 and is held annually on the third week of each October, its goal is to focus the country’s attention on this serious issue.

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different. Some kids learn in that way. When we only have one way we teach, especially on the math or in English, we do our children a disservice.”

The question of statefunded private school vouchers was raised tying in to Bruntz support for more competitions between schools.

She supports options for parents looking for alternatives to their local school districts. Bruntz commended local Polk and Jasper County institutions for their willingness to allow openenrollment, but she said switching public schools in not always an option in some rural communities.

Although he supports families’ right to chose home or private schooling, Allen firmly stated that he did not support diverting funding away from the public school system in Iowa.

“It is the great equalizer,” Allen said. “Ninety percent of our children go through the public school system and it’s the same standard. They either need to be prepared for college, prepared to join the workforce or be prepared for military service. Those are the standards we need to meet.”

Kelley, Payton: In the race for Iowa House District 41, incumbent Dan Kelley (D-Newton) and his opponent Patrick Payton (R-Newton) provided voters a stark contrast in their policy positions and in their views on the roll of government.

While campaigning for a third term, Kelley has been pushing his record on renewable energy — particularly is support for wind, solar and bio-fuels — heavily. He

reiterated his positions at Thursday’s forum.

Payton said he feels all forms of energy are important to the marketplace and believes any energy industry must be able to “survive in the marketplace,” alluding to the federal PTC policy for wind energy.

The lawyer and PhD cited his early career experience as a teacher of middle school to graduate school when discussing views on educational policies. Payton said he opposes federal government intervention in education standards at the local district level. Payton said he does not believe in a “one size fits all approach” in educational standards, and went as far to suggest that Iowa’s school administrators should get back into the classrooms when a teacher is absent instead of hiring a substitute instructor as a method to cut educational costs.

“I don’t care if you try to box these kids in with Common Core guidelines, if you don’t give these teachers the right to vary from them, it’s not going to work,” Payton said. “Simply, students learn at different rates and different times, and you have to give teachers the flexibility they deserve.”

Kelley did not support policies during the 2013-14 legislative session to roll back the Common Core, and he stated his intent to keep that position at the forum. But Kelley tried to strike a tone of bipartisanship by expressing his willingness to listen to different ideas. Kelley touted his position on a commission to study the practice of teaching science and math education. He said Common Core standards allow children moving from

district to district to be on par with students at their new institution.

But unlike their senatorial hopeful counterparts, Kelley and Payton traded rebuttals at the forum, particularly on the issue of the state gas tax. The candidate sparred on the clarity of Kelley’s answer that he “currently not in support” of the tax. In his response to Payton, the two-term congressman stated he feels many of the projects currently proposed by the Iowa Department of Transportation are a “waste of money” particularly in Jasper County.

“If we’re going to raise this tax, then we need to spend this money appropriately,” Kelley said. “It needs to be spent in rural Iowa where the farmers need to get the grain to the co-op to do their business.”

Before his remarks to issue of Common Core standards, Payton responded to Kelley with a jab trying to paint his opponent as wavering on his gas tax stance.

“Just a comment on Dan’s comment on the gas tax. I don’t know if he’s for or against it now,” Payton said.

“The other thing is, I’m against it.”

Heartsill, Suhr: Candidates competing for Iowa House District 28, one-term incumbent Greg Heartsill (R-Marion County) and Megan Suhr (DKnoxville) also took part in Thursday’s forum. See their responses to voter questions in an online version of this story at www.newtondailynews. com and in the Oct. 23 edition of the Prairie City News.

Contact Staff Writer Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com.

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Wedding Announcement Amy Nilles and Derek Matthies exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Sacred Heart Church in Newton. A reception followed at Sugar Grove Vineyard in Newton.

The bride is the daughter of Jim and Deb Nilles of Newton. She is a graduate of Newton High School in 2007 and Iowa State University in 2014. She is employed as a Family Consumer Science Teacher in the Winnebago School District in Winnebago, Nebraska.

The groom is the son of Mark and Dana Matthies of Parker, South Dakota. He is a graduate of Parker High School, in Parker, South Dakota in 2007 and Iowa State University in 2012.

He is employed at KC Engineering in Sioux City, Iowa.

The couple now resides in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Unavoidable Truths

Whoa to our runaway tongues

By Connie Schultz

In May 1997, I was a reporter assigned to interview spiritual author Deepak Chopra, who upon meeting me asked whether I could drive him to where our interview would take place.

Great, I thought. More time to ask him questions. A reporter’s dream.

He seemed to bear no second thoughts as he crawled into my low-riding Saturn, and he barely raised an eyebrow at the mirror duct-taped to the passenger side of the car.

“Narrow garage,” I said.

“Ah,” he said, nodding.

I pulled onto Interstate 77 and hit the electronic button to close the windows so that we could more easily hear each other talk.

I described what happened next in a story that ran on the cover of The Plain Dealer’s features section.

“Actually, my fingers are in the window,” he says calmly to a mortified reporter diving him during an interview and scrambling to free up Chopra’s hand.

“No, not that button,” he says

as the driver’s window rolls down.

“The other button would help.”

To this day, I marvel that I was the only one who screamed.

Chopra was seven years younger than I am now and lightyears ahead of who I can only hope one day to be. If your goal in life is to navigate the world with civility — and I confess to harboring this ambition — then a good benchmark is the image of a calm Deepak Chopra asking you to release his fingers from a vise of your making.

I was reminded of that afternoon with Chopra through a confluence of recent events, which is how memory tends to work. I was condensing several boxes of newspaper clippings from my past — how is it that a year after we moved, I still have a garage full of these? — when I stumbled upon my story about Chopra. That was fun, reading those first two paragraphs aloud to my mortified husband.

Two days later, I was disheartened by commentary on social media blasting Mitt Romney for

Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 lovingly praising his wife, Ann, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 15 years ago and had just celebrated the opening of a new hospital wing dedicated to the disease and named for her.

I was a frequent critic of Romney’s, in columns and in TV commentary, throughout the 2012 presidential race, but I viewed his public post as a grateful husband’s tribute to his wife. I was taken aback by the number of fellow liberals on social media who not only disagreed but also read only cynical intentions in his words.

A shorthand summary: Whew.

Rage deafens us, not just to opposing viewpoints but to ourselves.

I’ve often thought that if we had to argue in front of a mirror, we’d stop as soon as we got a good look at ourselves. Nobody wants to be on the receiving end of that.

The next morning, still churning about the Romney reaction, I posted a simple question on my public Facebook page: How would you define civility?

In the ensuing responses, one of my former colleagues referred to Chopra’s sense of calm. That’s what triggered my memory of our long-ago exchange and got me to thinking about my own frustrations with our current political climate.

We’re a country full of big ideas and, ever so steadily, an even bigger sense of our own rightness.

Nowhere is this more evident than in politics. Poll after poll shows that we’re increasingly polarized, with no real solutions in sight.

In the past few days, I’ve tuned in to C-SPAN to watch a number of the televised Senate debates, which illustrate all too vividly the toxicity of an uncivil tongue. I say this as a wife of a U.S. senator and as a citizen who believes that all candidates who want to live at taxpayers’ expense should have to reveal their unscripted selves in debate.

Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist and an essayist for Parade magazine.

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Vote for Allen, Ernst, and Payton Chris Bollhoefer Newton Chaz Allen has been a true leader through some dark times in Newton. Having worked at Maytag for 21 years, it was tough for me to see the silver lining with Maytag’s departure.

But Chaz’s personality, bluecollar mentality, and commonality with the people of Newton made a difference when we needed it most. In addition, I know that Chaz is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He has assured me that he will not be expressly a partyline voter in the Iowa Senate, especially when it comes to our Second Amendment rights — and he expects me to help hold him accountable.

I respect Joni Ernst’s ser-

vice to the country and her Iowa values. The ads bombarding the airwaves are trying to paint her as extreme, well if a common sense approach to the issues, and having a firm understanding of what service to our country means are extreme — then this state and country could use a whole lot more of it. Conversely, Bruce Braley’s put down of Chuck Grassley while soliciting money from a group of lawyers tells me where his values stand. He is pretty full of himself. Farmers should count in Iowa and our country.

Even though he apologized for his act of disrespect, he can’t change what he revealed about his character.

In a previous letter to the editor printed April 24, I shared my displeasure with Dan Kelly’s total lack of responsiveness to my request to get answers on where he stood

on Second Amendment rights issues. I don’t want to rehash that, but I do want to point out that we shouldn’t have to settle for a representative who has lost touch with the fact that he serves us — not the other way around. How can this “representative” reach across the isle to solve issues, if a constituent has to hound him just to get a response? Also, I believe it is a lot easier and safer to be for jobs and education – who doesn’t want them? Unfortunately, in our country today, the gutsiest task is to try and preserve our constitutional freedoms. That is why I feel we need to give Patrick Payton an opportunity to serve us in the Iowa House.

In addition to being focused on eliminating government waste, he believes in our Constitution.

I encourage you to vote for Chaz Allen, Joni Ernst, and Patrick Payton.

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Underemployment is up. Wage growth is down.

Job openings are up. Hiring is down.

S t ud en t debt is up. Job optimism is down.

Consumer debt is up. The personal s a v i n g s By Senator rate is Chuck Grassley down.

Federal regulations are up.

Consumer confidence is down.

What’s up with the topsy-turvy uncertainty?

According to a key driver of U.S. economic growth, small businesses rank taxes and red tape highest among their list of concerns. Plus, big government bailouts and entitlement spending have contributed to a soaring national debt.

As the economy sputters back to life and the Fed adjusts U.S. monetary policy, homeowners, car buyers and job creators will compete with Uncle Sam’s borrowing binge for affordable credit.

America’s founders intended the levers of government to be limited, rooted in the rule of law, not overruling the republic of free people. Big government restricts individual freedoms, redistributes wealth and undermines personal responsibility.

Consider the innovators and inventors whose entrepreneurial genius has helped the U.S. flourish into the largest economy in the world. America’s resilience thrives due to a system of individual enterprise, free markets, limited government and property rights. The promise of prosperity serves as the catalyst for start-ups to take risks and merit the rewards of their hard work and sacrifice.

21st century policymakers need to protect these pillars of opportunity, including fidelity to the rule of law, not a surplus of laws and regulations.

Writing in the Federalist papers, James Madison forecast a fiasco of instability, uncertainty and

overreach, warning that “a continual change even of good measures is inconsistent with every rule of prudence and every prospect of success.”

Madison also forecast the dangers of an overactive government that would create advantages for the well-connected at the expense of others, leading to a cronyism culture that poisons the well of opportunity.

“Another effect of public instability is the unreasonable advantage it gives to the sagacious, the enterprising, and the moneyed few over the industrious and uniformed mass of the people. Every new regulation concerning commerce or revenue, or in any way affecting the value of the different species of property, presents a new harvest to those who watch the change, and can trace its consequences…”

Regulations that are truly necessary for public health and safety and national security are one thing. But what about new rules that are confusing, hard for an agency to justify, and even harder for the American public to understand? One example drawing criticism along those lines is a regulation from the U.S. Forest Service requiring expensive permits and fines for photographing wilderness areas. Is excessive photography a problem? Does federal law require this step? So far, the agency can’t seem to explain the problem in need of a solution.

Too often, unelected regulators are forcing heavy-handed burdens on job creators, creating a costly toll on growth and productivity as employers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors scramble to comply.

The three agencies issuing the most regulations in 2013 were the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services. Quantity doesn’t translate into quality, especially when the government is blanketing a one-sizefits-all approach to an innovation-driven economy.

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Obituaries Oct. 12, 2014 James L. Kirwan, Jr., 80, of Nokomis, Fla., died Oct. 12, 2014. He was born Oct. 9, 1934, in Atchison, Kan., to James L. Kirwan, Sr. and Elva Ida (Delzeit) Kirwan.

James graduated from the University of Kansas

in 1957, with a BS in mechanical engineering.

He worked for the Maytag Corporation from January 1957 through July 1993, retiring as VP of manufacturing. He then worked for ICP in Lewisburg, Tenn., from May 1996 through February 1998, retiring as senior VP of operations.

In 1999, he authored a book titled “Level Loading Production.”

James is survived by his beloved wife, Jane (Timmons) Kirwan of Nokomis; son Dr. Randall J. Kirwan of Sa-

Margaret Deskin

betha, Kan.; daughter Dr. Rhonda Kirwan of Estero, Fla.; son Bradley J. Freburg (Cheryl) of Hinsdale, Ill.; sister Dorothy Hill of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren Amanda, Mateo, Jillian, Alec and Hana; many special nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet Lexie.

He was preceded in death by his sister Mary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Osprey. A celebra-

The University of Iowa. The couple grew to a family quickly when they were blessed with two children, Deborah and Mark. Margaret enjoyed the role of stay at home mom, and devoted herself to her children and the perfect chocolate chip cookie, which she mastered and remains to this day one of the greats. She was most known among friends however for her pie making, and her family and friends were fortunate enough to partake in many fresh rhubarb pies and homemade apple dumplings through the years.

She could always be counted on to bring the pie. Margaret worked at Maytag briefly, but truly loved her work at the Jasper County Savings Bank, the anchor of the Newton downtown square in the 60s, 70s and 80s. She was the smiling face most people first encountered upon walking in the front door of the bank, and loved her role of making everyone feel at home when they visited the bank. She began the popular “Lemonade in the Shade” summertime event for the bank which continued for more than 10 years, as well as her “Very Important Citizen” club, or VIC. This group of active seniors not only would sign up for day long “mystery

Oct. 9, 2014 Margaret Deskin, 86, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. Margaret passed away peacefully in her sleep in Newton, her home for more than 60 years.

Margaret was born Margaret Maxine Bettis in Albia, Oct. 8, 1928, the middle child of three born to Carl and Maude Bettis. Margaret grew up in Albia, first on a farm and later in town when her father Carl sold the farm and bought a Sinclair gas station and moved the family to town.

Margaret completely enjoyed living in town as a young teenager and graduated from Albia High School in 1946. Margaret married Harold Deskin June 30, 1951, after Harold returned from serving in the U.S. Air Corp in World War II and finished college. The young couple moved to Newton when Harold was offered a job with The Maytag Company upon graduation from

Shirley D. (Lambert) Bird Oct. 15, 2014

• Jasper County Conservation Department will be presenting a fur trapping program at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mariposa Recreational Area in Newton. This free program is open to the public ages 10 and up. Call (641) 792-9780

by Friday to register.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

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

• Colfax Historical Museum Celebration will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Colfax Historical Museum, 1729 Highway 117 S. in Colfax honoring Mary Hunter for the donation of her Colfax antique collection.

• Al-Anon will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Sunday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Financial Peace University women’s study will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N in Newton.

• Celebrate Recovery for Women led by Nina Robson will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N in Newton.

• NAMI of Jasper County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Skiff Medical Center south board room, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton.

Jody Eaton, Central Point of Coordination for Jasper County, and Jasper County Supervisor Joe Brock will talk at this meeting about the regionalization of the mental health system in Iowa.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Monday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

trips” and overnight trips in Kansas City or Chicago, but were also shepherded to Europe, Hawaii and Australia by Margaret, who organized, facilitated and led the trips and took care of dozens of Seniors from Newton who signed up to go with her. And, she never lost a one.

Margaret loved her daughter, Deborah Deskin-Bennett and husband Bruce; grandchildren Cody, Blake and Mark of California; and her son Mark and grandchildren Erin, Colton and Taylor of Colorado. Margaret leaves a sister, Jean Caster of Ottumwa; and a brother, Bill Bettis of Aliso Viejo, Calif.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Harold who passed away in November of 2012. Margaret was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed tremendously by her family.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Newton. Visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A lunch will follow the service.

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home. Memorials may also be mailed to the funeral home, please add, Attn: Bird Family on the envelope.

Those left to honor Shirley’s memory are her husband, Jerry of Newton; three children, Sarah M. Bird of Wichita, Kan., Jerry E. “JJ” Bird, Jr. of Newton and Jimmy E. Bird of Newton; her two grandchildren, Brecken Bogner and Tanner Bird; sister, Jean Guy of Newton; brother, Ron (Evelyn) Lambert of Des Moines; brother-in-law, Gary Bird of Newton; and sister-in-law, Cindy (Duane) Van Zante of Knoxville.

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day, Oct. 16, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.

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tion of life will follow the service at the Encore Resort Park in Nokomis. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018, a Catholic charity of choice, or the Encore Resort Park in memory of James L. Kirwan.

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DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Derrick,” and I have been engaged for almost a year.

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He’s now back in the U.S. for good, and we are living together. Derrick’s a great father to his children, a good provider, intelligent, handsome and we have a lot in common. I love his family. But for a few months now I have been rethinking my decision to marry him.

I feel like I can’t be myself around him without him judging me or making facial expressions. I have tried telling him how I feel, but I always end up hurting his feelings or he ends up pointing the finger at me.

He’s the best person I have ever met, but I’m not deeply in love with him. He doesn’t bring out the best in me and I don’t know what to do. How should I handle this situation without breaking our engagement? — MS. ENGAGED IN FLORIDA DEAR MS. ENGAGED: You and Derrick might be able to communicate more effectively if you had premarital counseling. However, if it doesn’t resolve your issues, do not marry him, regardless of how handsome he is or what a good provider you think he will be.

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DAVENPORT — A $10,000 grant will help a team of Davenport West High School students develop a bracelet designed to alert a parent when a child is overheating in a car.

On Wednesday, the Lemelson-Massachusetts Institute of Technology program announced the high school’s 13-member student group, called Endotherm, won the grant.

Endotherm was one of 15 teams nationwide to receive the award.

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Remains of Iowan killed in WWII returned to state JOHNSTON — The Iowa National Guard says the remains of an airman who died nearly 70 years ago in Europe are being returned to Iowa.

The Guard announced Thursday that through DNA testing, a team identified remains found near Allmuthen, Belgium, as those of Staff Sgt. Maurice L. Fevold. Fevold grew up in Webster County and graduated in 1941 from Eagle Grove High School.

DES MOINES — A former Iowa State University researcher charged with falsifying data to make a developmental AIDS vaccine appear promising is seeking the third trial delay is as many months.

The attorney for Dong-Pyou Han says in court documents filed Thursday he’s reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents that must be translated into Korean. Public Defender Joseph Herrold adds his client needs time to consider a plea agreement prosecutors have offered that could avert a trial.

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SIOUX CITY — A state agency says a Texas company plans to build a rail car maintenance and repair facility in Sioux City that would create 250 jobs.

Dallas-based TrinityRail Maintenance Services has requested $1.9 million in tax incentives for the proposed $29.5 million project. Plans call for a 150,000 squarefoot complex.

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Man surrenders after Iowa City standoff IOWA CITY — Police have reported a peaceful ending to a 3½-hour standoff with a man who said he had a gun in his Iowa City mobile home.

A city news release says officers were sent to the home a little after 8 p.m.

Thursday to check a report about a man who had threatened to burn down his neighbor’s home and had gone inside his own home to get a gun.

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Iowa’s Braley, Ernst duel Iowa woman avoids life over abortion in debate sentence in toddler’s death SIOUX CITY (AP) — Republican candidate Joni Ernst defended her opposition to abortion rights during Thursday’s final debate between her and I o w a Democ r a t Bruce Braley in their Braley neckand-neck race for a U.S. Senate seat, but she said for the first time that she might support a legal exception to save the life of the mother.

The issue has come to define the final weeks of their campaigns to succeed retiring Democrat Sen. Tom Harkin. Polls show more women support Braley, a congressman from northeast Iowa, and more men back Ernst, a state senator from southwest Iowa.

Braley and allied groups are pressing the abortion issue in the days to come on the airwaves and during political stops.

During a free-flowing, conversational debate, Ernst repeatedly stated her belief that life begins at conception, which is consistent with her support for a U.S. Constitutional amendment bestowing the rights of persons on fetuses. Braley and others critical of such an amendment say it would outlaw abortions, most forms of contraception and in vitro fertilization.

“There would be certain exceptions,” Ernst said, when pressed by the moderator about whether she could see any circumstances under which she would support abortion.

“Going back to perhaps the life of the mother, I think that would be important.”

B u t Ernst, who also has stated her support for access to birth control, accused Braley of trying to Ernst politicize a delicate issue.

Braley, a courtroom lawyer before becoming a U.S. representative in 2007, said he opposed late-term abortions beyond those to save the life and health of the mother.

But he declined to say when such a procedure would be too late, instead defining it as “a term that has a specific legal meaning.”

Braley also argued that Ernst’s support for contraception was inconsistent with her support for the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that said employers could choose on grounds of religious belief not to comply with part of the health care law that requires contraception coverage.

“You can’t say you support that right and then say it’s OK for employers to interfere with it,” Braley said.

But as has happened in their other debates, Braley argued his point and Ernst stood firm.

“This is a ploy to scare women,” she said. “I will protect their right to birth control.”

Iowa’s Senate race is the closest in the nation where there is no incumbent running. Republi-

cans need to net six seats to claim the majority. Two polls this month showed Braley erasing Ernst’s September lead among independent voters, while another showed Ernst with a wide lead among independents.

Braley generally has focused his critique of Ernst on middle-class economic issues, such as her opposition to increasing the federal minimum wage. But Thursday’s debate showed an intensified attack on her stance on abortion.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee released a television ad Thursday criticizing Ernst’s opposition to such rights, including in cases of rape and incest, and NARAL Pro-Choice America began airing an ad condemning an antiabortion group’s support for Ernst.

Ernst has railed on Braley for voting for the federal health care law in 2010, the signature domestic achievement of President Barack Obama, who suffers low approval in the state despite carrying it twice.

Ernst also linked Braley with the Obama administration in accusing the White House of not anticipating or acting quickly enough to stop the spread of the Ebola virus.

“Unfortunately our administration, including Congressman Braley, has been very reactive and not proactive,” Ernst said Thursday night.

On Thursday, Braley attended an emergency meeting of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on oversight and investigations, which was called as the result of the three cases in the U.S.

ORANGE CITY (AP) — An Iowa woman admitted Thursday to causing the head injuries that killed a 3-year-old girl at her in-home day care, but avoided a life sentence under a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Rochelle Sapp of Orange City pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment resulting in the death of Autumn Elgersma. Sapp told the court that she dropped the toddler to the ground. She also entered an Alford plea to child endangerment with multiple acts, meaning she did not admit guilt to that charge but conceded there was enough evidence to convict her of injuring the girl three other times over the prior eight months.

Prosecutors dropped a first-degree murder charge, which would’ve been an automatic life sentence for Sapp.

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der would’ve required a minimum of 35 years behind bars.

Instead, Judge Edward Jacobson sentenced Sapp to an indeterminate sentence of up to 100 years as called for in the plea agreement. That means there is no mandatory minimum, and it will be up to the Iowa Board of Parole to decide when to release Sapp.

Drake University law professor Bob Rigg said Sapp, 34, will serve “significant time” but her actual sentence might be around 15 to 20 years based on the board’s prior practice.

Rigg said Sapp received a “significant concession” when prosecutors didn’t pursue a murder charge, while giving them a concession by pleading guilty.

Rachel Lamfers, Autumn’s aunt, said family members supported the deal to avoid a difficult trial but were disappointed Sapp didn’t apologize.

Autumn’s mother, Jennifer Elgersma, read a statement in court saying she had always believed Sapp’s explanations for the bloody lips, the split chin and the black eye that Autumn suffered in her care.

“You used my trust and your skill as a master manipulator to take away one of the most precious things to me,” Elgersma said.

The case dates to Oct. 29, 2013, when Sapp called Autumn’s mother to say the girl was dazed after falling down the stairs when she went to play in the basement.

Autumn’s mother took the girl to a nearby hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with serious head injuries and had her airlifted to a South Dakota hospital. Doctors discovered a fractured skull and serious brain trauma. The girl died two days later, and a medical examiner ruled it homicide.

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Worship Together Ashton Chapel Next to Ashton Park, near intersection of Hwy 330 and F17 (8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo, IA) Sunday School 9:00am; Worship 10:00am. Pastors: Larry Craig and Mark Eddy Bar None Cowboy Church Building next to Culver’s Newton, David Rex, Pastor, 641-521-4354, 7pm Thursdays. Music featured each week. www.barnonecowboy churchofiowa.com Baxter Evangelical Free Church East Avenue, Eugene Bucklin, Pastor. Church service every sunday at 10:00am. Children’s church during regular services.

AWANAS every Wednesday night 6:30 – 8:00.

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Wanda Seydel. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship.

Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

Mid-week Service 7:00pm Center Friends Northeast of Newton, Karen Mendenhall, pastor, Dallas Gilreath, pastor, Cheri Doane, assistant pastor; 9:30am Sunday school, 10:30am Worship.

Call 641-792-2473.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Prairie City, 9:00am Sunday school, 10:00am Worship.

Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641521-9294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am. Lunch Served last Sunday of the month at noon.

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

Christian Reformed Church Prairie City, Matthew McClure, pastor; 9:30am Worship, 10:45am Sunday school, 6:30pm Worship. E-mail:pcrc@dwx.com Jasper County Church of Christ 1100 N. 3rd Ave. E., 9:30am Bible classes, 10:30am & 1:30pm Worship; Thursday evening 7:00pm Bible Study.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1405 N. 11th Ave. E., Branch President-Gregory O. Rivers, 316 E. 8th St. S., Newton, IA 50208.

9:30am Sacrament meeting, 10:40am Sunday School & Primary, 11:45am Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women.

Colfax United Methodist Church S. Locust St. & Division St., 515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor, Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm.

Community Heights Alliance Pastor Cory Stout, Senior Pastor; Pastor John Patterson, Associate Pastor; Tyler Kramer, Youth Pastor; Mike Osterbauer, Pastor of Worship and Young Adults. Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 10:30am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; Wednesday Prayer Meetings 6am, noon & 6:30pm; Jr. High Youth Group 6:30pm; Awana 6:30pm; Nursery available for most events.

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2500 S. 13th Ave. E. 792-1620. www.communityheights.org.

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter 218 S. Main Baxter, Nate Klug, pastor, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am

Congregational United Church of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton, Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:00am.

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1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 7:00pm - Adult Christian Education. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/NewtonUCC Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy, Associate Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, 6:30pm youth group on Sunday, 7pm Wed Bible study, Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God 1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www. newtonassembly.com; Pastor Don Hayes, senior pastor; Pastor Lori Eilers - Children’s Pastor; 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week service.

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, pastor.

Randy Shideler, Youth paster. 6743752. Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; PM Connections Service 6:00 pm. Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer.

During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Dustin Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9:15 a.m.

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Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Cheryl Palmer, Doug Cupples Ministers. 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship. 10:00am Children’s Church. 11:30am Bible Study.

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Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 6:00 pm Sunday Evening worship.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton St., Kellogg, Rev. Brian Kleinschrodt 10:30 am Worship.

New Life Community Church of the Nazarene 605 W. 8th St. N., P.O. Box 1021, Rev. Lauris Meek, Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Sunday Evening 6:00 pm, Wed. Children’s Night & TNT (Teen) 7:00 pm, Junior quizzing 7:00 pm, Thurs. Youth 7:00 pm , Thurs. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Nursery for all services.

Parsonage 792-6171 or Church 792-5363.

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - for kids, young adults and adults.

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

Free supper, 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6pm followed by Worship “Lite” at 7pm.

Killduff United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 10:45am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Least of Saints Ministry 2900 1st Ave. E. 641-521-0156 5:00-6:00pm Saturday

Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Living Word Fellowship Doug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Robinson St., Knoxville 641-828-7119, Wed. Night Service: 6pm prayer, 7pm worship, 6:15pm Fuzion Youth Service; Sun. Morning Service: 8:30 am prayer, 9 am Life Groups, 10 am Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministry available.

Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Rev. John M. Moore, Pastor, Sunday Worship 9:00 am; Adult Bible Study Sundays 10:30 am; Sunday School Kingdom Quest 10:30 am; High School Youth Group Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm; www.oursavlutheran. com (641( 792-1084.

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00a.m., Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School for teens 9:00a.m.; Worship Service 10:15a.m. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30am.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 151 60th Ave, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service;10:00 a.m. Sunday School pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 pm Evening service, 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young.

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship.

11:30 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

F.U.N. Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided First Church of Christ Scientist 616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am Services.

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Zachary Bey. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am; High School Youth Group every other Wednesday evening. 641-792-3934.

All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org/ First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:30 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

6:30 & 9 am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Women’s Bible Study 9:30am Wednesday, Yoga Flow Class 6:15pm Mondays, 6am Wed 10am Saturday - yoga Gentle Class 11am Tuesday Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

Like us on Facebook! 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org First United Methodist 210 N. 2nd Ave E. 792-4648 Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 9 AM Fellowship 10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth Group 6 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 7:45 Classic; 9:00 and 10:30 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Saturday Nite Ignite 7:00-8:00pm Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org

Heart of Worship 14283 Hwy F62, Lynnville Pastor Tom Pool, Worship: 9 a.m., Children’s Church: 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship, easy access - no steps.

Hope Assembly of God 126 W. State St., Colfax, Sunday school 10 am, Worship service 11 am, Sunday Evening Prayer Service 6:30 pm. 641-674-3700.

Howard Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Tom Burns, pastor. 10:30 am Morning worship. Sunday school 9-10am all ages; K-5 Wed after school; Jr. High & High School 7-8pm; Howard and Locust Colfax.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org

Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

Ira United Church Karen Fausch, pastor, 9:00 am Worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Lynnville Friends Mark Porter, Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am Sunday School, 6:30 pm Bible Study Hour.

Metz Community 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex; Sunday School 9:00 am.

10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist 202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. Kurt DeVance, 515-339-8819; Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 am. Church time is 10:45 am.

Monroe Presbyterian Church 115 So. Main, Monroe, Rev. Ann Johnson, Sonlight Service 8:00 am; 9:00 am church school, 10:00 am Traditional Worship, communion on 1st Sunday of month, 6:00 pm Session Committees 2nd Sunday of month, 7:00 pm Session Meeting 2nd Sunday of month.

Monroe United Methodist 407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641259-2822; Pastor Kim Crummer; Jubilee Service 8:15 am; Sunday School 9:00 am; Worship 10:15 am; Office Hours: Mon. Thurs. 8-Noon; monroeum@iowatelecom.net New Life Baptist Church 124 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515-674-3103, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship Service 10:45, Evening Service 6 pm, midweek service 7 pm Wednesdays.

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

Newton Baptist Temple (A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Clayton Pickering, pastor. 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wednesday and Sunday 6:00 pm Worship, Bus transportation available, 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible study.

Pleasantview United Methodist 8454 S. 28th Ave. E., Newton, Pastor Tim Morgan; 9:00 am worship; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Rev. William Reynolds, pastor, Saturday: 5:30 pm Mass, Sunday: 9:00 am Mass.

Salvation Army 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captains Jeff and Mikey Carter, Sunday - 9:45 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Joshua Plhocky Saturday Services 9:00 am; Worship 11 am Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Thursday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy communion.

St. Luke United Methodist 501 E. 19th St. N., Pastor Rev. Audrey Young, 8:00 am worship followed by Coffee time. 9:15 am Sunday School for all ages, including two adult classes.

10:30 am Worship followed by Coffeetime. 641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5 mi. west of Sully, Pastor Nancy J. Pick, Worship 9:30 am; Adult Forum 10:15 am; Women of the ELCA meet 1:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month; Church Council meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.; Contact Parish office 641-798-4651.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph.

792-6971. Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist or morning prayer & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist or morning prayer; Mon. - Thurs.

7:30 am Morning Prayer; Wed. 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Sully Community Church Pastor Jerry Morningstar, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:30 am Worship, 5:00 pm Quiz team practice; 6:00 pm Worship, Thursday night adults, youth 7:00 pm.

Sully Christian Reformed Pastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am Morning worship, 6:00 pm Evening worship, 10:45 am Sunday School. 9:30 am Tues. Coffee Break for women, Nursery and preschool classes provided. 7:15 pm Wed - Gems, Cadets and High School Youth, Prayer for Country - everyone welcome.

8 Bible studies call 594-4440.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15-11:15 am; Pastor Timothy Peter; Sunday: 9:30am Worship Service/Adult Sunday School.

10:45am Worship/Children’s Church. Nursery provided.

Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org

Prairie City First Reformed Church 300 E. 5th St., P. O. Box 178, 515-994-2250, frcprairiecity@ aol.com; 9:30 am Worship, 10:50 am Sunday School.

United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray, Prairie City Rev. Medea Saunders Sunday 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee; 9:45 a.m. Power Praise;10:00 a.m. Worship Office hours 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. M-TH pcumc@q.com 515-994-2354

United Presbyterian 209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald Freeman, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am worship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellowship; Wednesday choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

Reasnor United Methodist Rev. Randall McNeer, Worship 8:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Wittemberg Church Rt. 1, Newton, pastor Rev. Roger K. Swanson 10:15 am Worship.

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Martha Speaks to visit, pumpkin decorating concert at library Wilbor or Freegal asking you for a PIN? Logging into Wilbor, Freegal and our library will now require your PIN (as well as Freegal and the catalog). Your PIN right now is CHANGEME (one word, all caps) and you will want to do two things at some point: Log into the library catalog using your library card and CHANGEME as the default PIN. Immediately go to My Account, choose User PIN Change, and choose another PIN for yourself (4-8 characters).

Before you log out, go to Email Change Request and add your email address to your account. That way, if

you ever forget y o u r PIN you will be able to change it 24/7 without our assistance.

By Nicole We ’re Lindstrom institut- Newton Public ing this Library Public a d d e d Services Librarian sec ur it y in anticipation of upgrading the catalog for bill paying online in the near future. If you have any problems with this process, please call the library at (641) 7924108.

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Parkinson’s support group to meet Monday at Park Centre

The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Wesley Park Centre Garden Room. A representative from MEDTRONICS will discuss deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease.

Meetings are open to all who have a diagnosis, loved one who has been diagnosed or an interest in Parkinson’s Disease.

For more information call Eloise Prater at (641) 791-1018.

Correction The Kellogg United Methodist Church will host a community sharing supper at 6 p.m. Saturday, not Sunday, at the church, 417 Second St. in Kellogg.

Newton Community Theatre Presents: EXIT THE BODY

Production: October 10 & 11 at 7:30 PM October 12 at 2:00 PM October 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30 PM Tickets $1200 adults • $1000 youth Call (641) 792-1230 for reservations.

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At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Martha Speaks will be at the library for a story time and photo. Free PBS educational apps will also be available for iPads, iPhones and Android tablets. Bring your device with you if interested in the free applications. Open to all kids, no registration required.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Enter a pumpkin in our Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Decorate a pumpkin as a book character: paint, dress, and/or accessorize it, but do not carve it. Entries will be accepted Oct. 20-24 and can be made individually or as a family. Pumpkins will

be displayed in the Children’s Library, and the public is invited to vote ballot-style for their favorite entry. The winner will be announced on Oct. 31 and will win a gift basket of children’s books, DVDs and other Halloween treats. Entry forms are available at the Youth Service’s Librarian’s desk.

Google email class The Library is offering a Gmail class at 10 a.m. Oct. 31 in the library meeting room.

Learn how to set-up, navigate, and use Gmail (Google Email). Bring your log-in and password if you already have an account. Participants must register by calling (641) 792-4108.

Newton VS Newton Food drop off site The Library is a drop-off site for food for the Salvation Army for the Newton VS Newton challenge. Prove #NewtonIowaRocks by donating food in the shopping cart at the checkout counter. Taking donations up until 6 p.m. Oct. 24.

Download free music from the library Download and own songs from the extensive Freegal database. Up to three songs per week, or one song and a music video. Every Monday, three new downloads will again be available.

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NHS Fall Festival Monday The Newton High School Music Department will present the annual Fall Festival of Music at 7 p.m. Monday in the Center for Performance.

The band will start the evening by performing its competition show music, “The Mask of Zoro” followed by the vocal choirs performing.

Prior to the concert, the Newton Music Boosters will host a chili supper fundraiser beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria to support the vocal/instrumental programs at the high school. The cost is $5. The funds raised will support the general fund, which supplies money for clinicians and for students to attend honor bands etc.

The public is invited to attend the supper and the concert. The admission for the concert is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

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New Book Club Discussion Date Changed The discussion date for the Professional Development Book Club will be at 6 p.m.

Wednesday in the Conference Room.

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Local Sports

Friday, Oct. 17, 2014

Newton

Daily News

Coen captures LHC cross country crown Three Newton High runners earn honors

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Hailey Coy turned in her best finish at a conference meet in her final Little Hawkeye Conference meet Thursday.

DALLAS CENTER — Grace Coen reclaimed her Little Hawkeye Conference crown Thursday. Newton High’s Coen captured her second LHC girls’ cross country championship in three years.

Coen was the Little Hawkeye Conference champion as a freshman. Last year in Grinnell, Coen led the race until the end when Pella’s Kelcey Blommers edged her out and Coen held off Pella’s Tess Roodra for second place.

“It’s nice to be a conference champion.

I changed my tactic this year, held back during the early part of the race and had more energy for a final kick,” Coen said of her LHS title run Thursday on the Burnett Sports Complex course at Dallas Center. Coen won the varsity girls’ 4K race in 14 minutes, 58 seconds.

Newton seniors Hailey Coy and Jacob Thomas joined Coen in receiving AllLittle Hawkeye Conference honors. Coy

Coen

Thomas

turned in an eighth-place finish time of 16:14 in the girls’ varsity race and Thomas placed 11th in the boys’ 5K race in 17:18.

The trio earned meet medals and led the Cardinal squads to fourth and fifth for the girls and boys, respectively, at the meet.

Pella’s Lady Dutch and Little Dutch claimed the team championships in the 2014 LHC meet hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes.

Pella’s girls scored 39 points followed

by Grinnell with 60 points, DCG with 80 points, Newton with 103 points, Oskaloosa with 105 points and Norwalk with 125 points. The Pella boys won with 40 points followed by Grinnell with 53, DCG with 65, Oskaloosa with 90, Newton with 136

points and Norwalk with 167.

“I’m so happy for Hailey. As a team we set our goal to finish fourth and we accomplished that today,” Coen said “The team ran well today.”

Coy’s eighth-place finish was her best in the past three years at the Little Hawkeye Conference. She finished 21st a year ago. Senior Autumn Hunt finished 28th overall in 17:48, then came four underclassmen for the Cardinal girls.

Freshman Tessa Keeton ran the race in 18:04 followed by sophomores Ellie Horn, 18:19, Michaella Cope, 18:26, and Jordyn Soule, 19:37, in 36th, 38th and 45th, respectively.

“Grace had another great race and is looking good as we head into the end of the season,” said Rachelle Tipton, Newton girls’ head coach. “I’m happy for Hailey to get the all-conference honor in her senior year. She beat girls who had beaten her earlier in the season and pushed through despite having a cold. It shows how tough a competitor she is.

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Please excuse the giddiness my fellow Daily News staff member, Ty Rushing, and I are working under this week. Both of us are from Kansas and die-hard Kansas City Royals fans.

No way, the Kansas City Royals can win against Oakland even at home.

No way, the Kansas City Royals win against the mighty Los Angeles Angels By Jocelyn Sheets of Anehiem in the Daily News American League Sports Editor Division Series.

No way, the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore, the beast of the East.

Well, WAY. Kansas City is the 2014 American League Champion.

AND WAY, the Kansas City Royals are in the 2014 World Series.

While Ty wrote about witnessing a “miracle” earlier this week on the day the Royals would later clinch their third World Series appearance in team history, I raised the roof on my apartment building cheering and witnessing my third Royals’ run into Major League Baseball’s Fall Classic. I have different memories of games at Kauffman Stadium, which used to be known as Royals Stadium, and the years since the Royals came to Kansas City in 1969.

I was 11 when the Royals took up the Kansas City banner following the departure of the Athletics to Oakland. We watched and listened as the Royals began to build an outstanding team and organization. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Royals were awesome.

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NCMP set two Ram Relays records

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor

PLEASANT HILL — Having a bit of fun at one of their favorite swim meets, NCMP’s Aquagirls broke two records and finished a solid second in the 2014 Southeast Polk Ram Relays Thursday.

“Ram Relays is one of our favorite meets and (Thursday) night did not disappoint,” said Sarah Patterson, NCMP head coach. “This is a relay meet, so we only had one entry per event, but it was doubled. Out of the three major relays, we got second to Ankeny in the 8x50 200 medley and the 8x50 200 freestyle, and saved our most dramatic performance for last — winning the 8x100 400 freestyle relay by a half a second.”

Patterson said the NCMP team of Sara Martin, Hannah Scotton, Madeline Webb, Elizabeth Myers, Emily Miller, Rachel Prendergast, Sydney Jenkins and Samantha Hedrick went back and forth with Ankeny the whole race. She said the crowd at the Southeast Polk pool “was going crazy.”

Hedrick went into the water for the NCMP anchor leg and the Aquagirls were a bit behind Ankeny, Patterson said.

“Samantha came blazing back with a split of 52.48 to out touch the final Ankeny swimmer. It was a super exciting race,” Patterson said.

“Each girl split a season or personal best time and exhibited our season motto: The power of all of us.”

The 8x100 400 free relay was one of the two Ram Relay records the

Hedrick

Scotton

Aquagirls set Thursday. The other came in the 2x100 butterfly race.

Scotton and Hedrick combined to win the varsity event in 2:00.80, breaking their own meet record from 2012 by about two seconds.

Ankeny won the Ram Relays with 196 points. NCMP piled up 169 points for second place, far ahead of host Southeast Polk with 126 points.

Lewis Central was fourth with 124 points followed by Atlantic and Indianola with 69 points each and Des Moines East with 68 points.

“We were solid on a lot of our swims and times. It’s a tough time of year to flat out sprint with an extra edge because we are still in the training phase of our season. But, I was proud of the girls for kicking it in half way through the meet. The junior varsity swimmers will taper next week and will start to feel a bit rested. Most of the varsity swimmers will have to wait another week or so,” Patterson said.

The 200 freestyle relay of Madeline Webb and Rachel Prendergast placed third. Both of these girls turned in outstanding swims in both the 8 x 50 and the 8 x 100 relays, Patterson said. The NCMP individual medley duo of Martin and Hannah Rhoads placed fifth in a strong field with both girls hitting season bests of

2:24.74 and 2:22.79, respectively.

In both the junior varsity and varsity 2x50 the Aquagirls placed second.

Alexis Stout and Kaelee Knoll were the junior varsity runner’s up, while Jenkins and Hedrick paired up for a second place finish varsity race.

Sierra Griffith and Sarah Prendergast won the junior varsity butterfly race. Alexis Stout and Webb combined to win the junior vanity 100 freestyle race, while Miller and Rachel Prendergast placed fifth in the varsity race.

Kira Hanson and Myers combined for fourth place in the varsity 500 freestyle race. Alexis DeVries and Jessica Zahn placed second in the junior varsity event.

NCMP placed third in both the backstroke relays with Knoll and Jenkins swimming a 2:11.70 time in the varsity race and Katherine Thorpe and Abby Jolivette pairing up for the junior varsity race.

NCMP’s varsity 100 breaststroke team of Griffith and Rhoads turned in a second-place finish by a fingernail. Atlantic out touched NCMP — 2:25.35 to 2:25.39.

“Overall, we were happy with the meet. Ankeny definitely pushed us and is going to keep mentally pushing us as we head into the championship part of our season,” Patterson said.

The Aquagirls prepare for the North Central Swim Conference Championships Oct. 25 at the Newton YMCA. The diving event is at 10 a.m. at Grinnell and the swimming events are at Newton beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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Playing without Dad

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer COLFAX — The teenage years of Colfax-Mingo offensive lineman Chris Warner are filled with memories of his father’s medical hardships.

As a seventh grader, Warner saw his dad’s physical appearance begin to change. The whites of his eyes gained a yellowish tint, and his skin looked tan, even when it seasonally shouldn’t.

As a freshman, Warner remembers frequent trips to the hospital to see his ailing dad and coach, something that became all too common over the next few years.

As a sophomore, Warner remembers his mom quickly pulling him out of school to head home where his dad, whose balance had diminished, had fallen. Warner was there to pick him up.

Now a senior, Warner remembers his dad every Friday night on the football field. It’s a place father and son convened for so long until this season,

the most successful Colfax-Mingo has had in recent years.

“It’s different, but it still feels like he’s here because I know he’s watching me and I know he’s so proud of me and all my teammates,” Warner said.

Chris’ dad, Jeff Warner, died Jan. 27 after doctors discovered he had liver cancer last fall.

A 2009 diagnosis determined a case of Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, also known as NASH, led to cirrhosis of Jeff ’s liver. The complication causes scarring of the liver, preventing it from functioning properly.

Last August, Jeff and Chris’ mother, Joni, traveled to Pittsburgh for preliminary tests for a liver transplant.

It was then three spots were found on Jeff ’s liver. They were told if the cancer didn’t spread, they’d return in two to three months. The wait for the transplant was longer than expected, and Jeff never returned.

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Ben Schuff/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior offensive lineman Chris Warner holds a memorial program from his dad’s funeral. His father, Jeff, died in January after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

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Sports calendar Friday Football Bondurant-Farrar at Newton 9th, 4:45 p.m.

Bondurant-Farrar at Newton, 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at BGM, 7 p.m.

North Polk at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

Albia at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

North Mahaska at LynnvilleSully, 7 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball Newton at Johnston Invitational, 8:30 a.m.

Newton 9th at Des Moines Lincoln tournament, 8:30 a.m.

Coflax-Mingo at WoodwardGranger, 9 a.m.

PCM at Fairfield tournament, 9 a.m.

Monday Football Newton JV at Bondurant-Farrar, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Pella at Newton 8th, 4:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday Volleyball Norwalk at Newton, 9th/JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:15 p.m.

Regional Playoffs Class 1A HLV at Lynnville-Sully, 7 p.m.

Class 2A Colfax-Mingo at West Marshall, 7 p.m.

CMB at Madrid, 7 p.m.

Thursday Cross Country Newton at 4A district/regional, Marshalltown, 4 p.m.

PCM, CMB at 2A district/regional, Pella, 4 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at 1A district/regional, Ottumwa, 4 p.m.

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Area volleyball roundup: CMB, PCM, Colfax-Mingo swept

By Ben Schuff Daily News Sports Writer BAXTER — Following a relatively encouraging performance Tuesday night with the

regional playoffs looming, Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter ended conference play Thursday with a bit of a clunker.

The Raiders never got on track and suffered a

Ben Schuff/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Maddy Poage bumps the ball over her head towards the net in the third set against South Hamilton Thursday night in Baxter.

straight-set defeat at the hands of South Hamilton, 25-14, 25-12, 2520.

CMB led for only four points all night as South Hamilton’s offense dictated play.

“I feel like we were more on the defense all the time, that we always had to be moving and reacting to what they were doing instead of them reacting to us,” CMB senior libero Mackenzie Schmitz said.

Crisp passing led to strong scoring opportunities for South Hamilton, particularly in the first set as Hawk hitters seemed to pick apart CMB’s defense with precision.

“We ran a lot of offense and I thought we made some good choices. The hitters read the defense pretty quickly and kept CMB on their heals a little bit,” South Hamilton head coach Cindy Holmes said. “I was happy with the percentage of time we ran offense and especially happy with our passing.”

All three sets followed a similar script in which South Hamilton created separation from the

Lynnville-Sully girls repeat as SICL cross country champs

By Jocelyn Sheets Daily News Sports Editor MONTEZUMA — Running well over the tough Montezuma course, Lynnville-Sully’s girls placed six runners in the top 15 of Thursday’s 2014 South Iowa Cedar League cross country meet. That clinched their second consecutive conference meet championship.

The Hawk boys were led to third place in their division by Canyon Kuhlmann, who finished second in the 5K race in 19 minutes, 11 seconds.

BGM won the boys’ title with 44 points followed

by Sigourney with 74.

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86 points for third while Montezuma had 93 points, Belle Plaine 96 and Keota 118.

L y n n v i l l e - S u l l y ’s girls won convincingly with 37 points followed

by North Mahaska in second with 63 points.

Montezuma had 73 points and Sigourney finished fourth with 116.

Cori Rice led the girls’ 4K race until the final 60 meters, said LynnvilleSully head coach Darin Arkema.

“She just could hold off the competitor from English Valleys,” Arkema said. Rice captured the second-place medal in 18:38. “Cori didn’t hold back, went out and raced hard to try and be

conference champion.”

Madison Rasmusson, Halley James and Kasiah Ehresman landed top 10 spots for the Hawk girls.

Rasmusson finished fifth in 20:11 followed

by James in seventh in 20:39 and Ehresman in ninth at 20:59. Shelby Foster took 14th in 21:31.

Others placing for the Hawk girls were: 20. Kristine Jaennette, 22:23; 26. Alexis Hardenbrook, 23:24; 34.

Rebecca Morningstar, 24:20; 39. Haley Breeden, 26:02.

Kuhlmann, Rice, Rasmusson, James and Ehresman earned AllSICL honors.

“Canyon executed a

strong race plan to earn runner-up honors. The Bolen kid from BGM is tough, but Canyon fought to stay with him and avenged last week getting nipped by the Sigourney runner at the line, beating him tonight by 25 seconds,” Arkema said.

Luke Jones was Lynnville-Sully’s No. 2 runner for the boys, finishing 16th in 21:35. Jake Brand placed 21st in 22:47 followed by Connor Fraker in 24th in 23:15, Nic Lirio in 25th at 23:16 and Jared Bassett in 32nd at 23:44.

Kordell Mueller was 43rd in 27:50 and Brett Maasdam took 47th in 29:56.

Raiders midway through the sets after the teams played close early.

With the scored tied, 4-4, in the first set, South Hamilton scored eight of the next nine points and never looked back.

Another 8-1 Hawks run in the second set pushed South Hamilton’s lead to 14-5, highlighted by three straight aces from senior Carly Swenson.

Leading 10-8 in the third set, South Hamilton then scored five unanswered points and never led by fewer than five the rest of the night.

“We just muddled through tonight,” CMB head coach Scott Ranck said. “Just weren’t ready to play. We did some good things, but just one of those nights where we just didn’t have any spark.”

Jurgens led CMB with five kills. Schmitz posted a team-best 22 digs and landed all seven of her serves in play.

The Raiders play at Madrid in the first round of the regional playoffs in five days. Ranck said he isn’t concerned about his team’s performance heading into that match.

“These girls will come back,” he said. “This is one of those things you just forget about it and go on. The tournament starts now, so they’ll be ready to go for the tournament.”

PCM ends conference play with loss STORY CITY — Prairie City-Monroe ended its conference play Thursday night in a straight-set loss to Roland-Story, 25-9, 25-15, 25-9.

No stats for the Mustangs were available at press time.

Tigerhawks lose two NEVADA — ColfaxMingo couldn’t build off its exciting victory Tuesday night and lost to both Nevada and Saydel Thursday in a triangular.

The Tigerhawks lost to Nevada, 25-3, 25-12, 25-4. The team totalled five kills and Megan Earles accounted for all four of the team’s assists in the match.

Colfax-Mingo was more competitive against Saydel, losing, 25-13, 25-19, 20-25, 2518. Ries Wilson posted seven kills against Saydel while Sara Lahart recorded 32 digs.

Tigerhawk harriers top PCM

By Ben Schuff Daily news Sports Writer Two area runners finished 1-2 at Thursday’s Saydel Cross Country Invitational.

Colfax-Mingo’s Dakota Hostetter won the girls 4K in 16 minutes, 25 seconds and Prairie City-Monroe’s Rachel Peter finished second with a time of 16:48.

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The two runners highlighted local efforts at the meet.

North Polk won the boys team title while Saydel claimed the girls team championship.

Colfax-Mingo edged out PCM for

third place in the girls team standings by one point, 72-71. Kennedi Hostetter helped the Tigerhawks by placing fifth out of 55 runners with a time of 17:29.83.

PCM’s Rachel Stafford also placed in the top 10, crossing the finish line eighth in 17:49.95.

The Tigerhawks also placed above the Mustangs in the boys race. Colfax-Mingo, which received careerbest times from Jonathan Jacobs (20:39.58, 21st place) Will Dunsbergen (21:52.46, 31st place), came in fourth in the team standings with 120 points. PCM finished fifth with 127.

Warner: Colfax-Mingo senior persevering after father’s death Continued from Page 1B Five months and two rounds of chemotherapy treatments later, he died at the age of 59.

“I can’t imagine being a senior boy without a dad who’s had a dad in everything for so long and all of a sudden, that’s gone,” Joni said.

A father who spent parenthood on the sidelines and in dugouts coaching his son since elementary school grew limited in his final years.

“Sixth grade, when he really wasn’t sick and wasn’t hurting, we’d do everything together,” Chris said. “We’d play catch, we’d wrestle, we’d work on footwork for football, we’d come up to the shot put ring and throw together and he’d throw with me.

“That stuff, into high school, all went out the door so quickly. I’d ask him if he wanted to go play catch and he’d be like, ‘I can’t today, I’m sorry. I hurt too bad.”

Chris said he didn’t fully understand the reality of his dad’s illness until he started seeing more side effects. Jeff grew disorientated at times as his condition worsened, and, as Joni described, “…he

wasn’t the person that he was before.”

“The liver flushes all the toxins out of your system, so his liver isn’t working (and) all the toxins in your body go to your brain,” Chris said.

“That’s when he starts getting mean. He starts forgetting things. He’s talking mid sentence and he’ll just stop. He got physical a couple times, but I don’t blame him.

He didn’t know what he was doing.

“I remember an instance that was stupid.

We shouldn’t have even been arguing. If he wasn’t sick, we wouldn’t have been arguing about it. He tried to hit me and I just grabbed his hands and sat him down and said, ‘Dad, stop. You don’t want to do this. No.’ I just sat him down and walked away.”

Even as his health deteriorated — Chris estimated the family made 18 stops at the hospital since he began high school due to his dad’s health — Jeff did his best to make his son’s football games. On multiple occasions last season, Joni checked Jeff out from the hospital, drove to Colfax for the game and then brought him back

later that night to Des Moines.

Doing so was all a surprise.

“They wouldn’t tell me,” Chris said, “but then after the game, it was the best feeling ever to walk off the field and see my dad standing there with the biggest smile on his face, no matter if we lost or won.”

Colfax-Mingo head football coach Jeff Lietz, who coached youth teams with Jeff Warner and described him as “very involved” and being “great with the kids,” remembers seeing Jeff even at practices.

“At the high school level, he didn’t miss a practice. He’d usually be sitting in the bleachers.

Even last year, when he was pretty sick, he found a way to get to the practices when he could,” Lietz said. “He was always around, always at the practices just watching and enjoying.”

The name on his memorial program read, “Jeffrey Ray Warner,” followed by the name, “Dad.” Time spent as a coach over the years forged relationships that elicited a gathering so large for Jeff ’s funeral the site was changed from

Assembly of God church in Colfax to the 4-H building at the local fairgrounds.

“What happened at the funeral was one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen,” Chris said. “Basically the whole school was there.”

That included every member of the ColfaxMingo football team wearing their jersey.

The family purchased a casket that could be written on so friends and past players could leave their favorite memories.

“And it was covered,” Joni said.

Joni specifically remembered one individual, a special-needs student Jeff had coached on a baseball team, who shared his memory of the man several former players called Dad. “He came up to me at the funeral,” Joni recalled, “and he’s like, ‘You know, I got my first hit with Jeff helping me. I said, ‘You did?’ He said, ‘Yeah, I’ll never forget that.’”

Jeff ’s long battle and unfortunate death greatly impacted his family in many ways, some of which forced Chris to mature faster than he wished. The oldest of the three siblings in the fam-

ily’s house, he became responsible for making sure his two younger brothers — Cameron, now a sophomore at ColfaxMingo, and Connor, now 5 — got to school when Joni was at the hospital with Jeff.

“The most challenging part was probably putting my big boy shoes on and basically being an adult throughout three years of high school,” he said. “It was just so hard to tell my friends, ‘No, I can’t go out tonight. I can’t hang out tonight. I have to go to the hospital with my dad.’ That was one of the hardest things for me.

“On the other hand, it’s going to help me in life because I’m seven steps ahead of some of the other kids in my class maturity-wise.”

On the field this season, Chris’ maturity and leadership have helped his younger linemen.

“Chris is having a great year,” Lietz said.

“Our offensive line is performing much better than we have last year, and he’s a part of that.

He’s the leader of the line right now. He’s the only senior on the line, the guy with experience and leadership.”

Joni, perhaps naturally, sees a slightly different side of her son’s play.

“I think he is playing harder, smarter this year,” she said. “His dad was here for all the games, all the practices. (Chris has) been pretty emotional at the end of games this year with Dad not being there when he comes off to the sideline.

“We’ve talked about it quite a bit, how proud Dad would be of all the boys and how well they’re doing. He would be so thrilled.”

Following ColfaxMingo’s 36-22 victory last week, the team gathered on the field in a semi-circle around its head coach. As Lietz congratulated his players on the victory, noting it ensured the school its first winning season since 2008, Chris, who was standing on the outside of the huddle, turned and pumped his fist twice.

“I’ve never been a part of a winning season,” Chris said after that game. “I’m so happy my senior year comes and we’re going to the playoffs.”

His eyes started to water.

“I’m just playing 100 percent for my dad.”

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Playoff committee cautious when talking football

By Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck takes what he calls a lawyerly approach to talking about his involvement with the College Football Playoff selection committee.

Luck focuses on process over substance.

“That’s easy for me as a lawyer,” he said.

He’ll talk about how he and the rest of the committee responsible for picking the four teams that will play for the national title plan to go about making that decision. When the cocktail party conversations turn to which team is better — say, Alabama or Oklahoma and West Virginia has played both — Luck politely eases out.

“I’m very sensitive about that,” he said.

While all 13 selection committee members have been encouraged to steer clear of public opinions about teams and how the season is playing out, the ADs have been advised to be especially cautious about what they do and say for fear of being perceived as biased.

“Our positions require us to be a little more out in front,” Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich

said in a telephone interview Monday.

Along with Luck and Radakovich, the five current athletic directors on the committee are: Arkansas’ Jeff Long, who is serving as the committee chairman, Wisconsin’s Barry Alvarez and Southern California’s Pat Haden.

The committee will release the first of its weekly Top 25 rankings on Oct. 28. On Dec. 7, it will set the four-team field for the College Football Playoff and pick many of the teams that will play in the four other top New Year’s Bowls.

Earlier this season,

Haden forced the College Football Playoff into damage-control mode when he came down to the field during the Stanford game and confronted game officials. Haden was fined by the Pac-12, but his status on the committee did not change.

Radakovich called what happened to Haden a “teachable moment.”

“A moment that you said ‘Wow.’ You are no longer just the athletic director at Clemson University. You’re a College Football Playoff selection committee member first. That’s part of your obligation,”

Radakovich said.

Haden put himself in an unusually conspicuous situation that Saturday at Stanford Stadium, but it’s not unusual for ADs to be high profile. Athletic directors routinely mingle with boosters, fans and alums. They’ll speak at the local Rotary or Kiwanis Club. Radakovich, Luck and Long do so these days knowing what they say could circulate beyond the room.

“I am consciously aware of not talking about other teams, other schools,” Long said last week. “When I was just an AD, I’m as competitive as the next, I might

Giants walk off with NL championship SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Travis Ishikawa hit the first homer to end an NL Championship Series, a three-run shot that sent the San Francisco Giants to the World Series with a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 on Thursday night.

These every-other-year Giants will face the Royals in an all wild-card Fall Classic that begins Tuesday night in Kansas City.

Pablo Sandoval singled to start the ninth against Michael Wacha, making his first appearance of the postseason for the Cardinals. After an out, Brandon Belt walked to bring up Ishikawa, who drove a 2-0 pitch into the elevated seats in right field to set off an orange towelwaving frenzied celebration.

It was the first time a homer sent the Giants into the World Series since perhaps the most famous drive ever in baseball — Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” in a 1951 playoff.

“These guys have been through it,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “They have been battle-tested and they know how to handle themselves on this type of stage, and then add to that the kids that we brought up, and then Ishikawa. I mean, what a great story.”

Ishikawa knew right away on his first career postseason homer,

raising his right arm into the air as he watched his ball sail into the seats. He emphatically threw his helmet down to the dirt in triumph and joined his jubilant teammates at home plate as fireworks shot off from the center field scoreboard.

Pinch-hitter Michael Morse homered leading off the eighth against Pat Neshek, who replaced Adam Wainwright to start the inning, to tie it 3-all.

Morse was batting for Madison Bumgarner, who was named NLCS MVP. After taking a 3-1 lead in the series wild throws the past two days, the Giants used the long ball to advance to their third Series in five years by knocking out the defending NL champions.

Rookie Joe Panik hit a tworun drive in the third inning off Wainwright for the Giants first homer in seven games.

“Just a gutty effort through all this and I couldn’t be prouder of these guys. They just don’t stop fighting,” Bochy said.

Ishikawa was Pittsburgh’s opening-day first baseman, but was soon cut. He re-signed with the Giants, his original team, and went to the minor leagues before making it back to the majors.

Ishikawa took a winding journey to his winning home run, too. Earlier in the game, he misplayed a flyball to left field that

Pressbox Continued from Page 1A Fans filled the stadium to witness history yearafter-year.

One of the great aspects of my profession is I have had opportunities to witness some sports history. I covered the two runs to win American League championships in the 1980s by the Royals plus the one they lost to Detroit.

In 1980, I worked for the Linn County News (Pleasanton, Kan.) and covered the ALCS against the New York Yankees, but my boss at the time took the credentials for the World Series, which the Royals lost to Philadelphia. In 1985, I was the sports editor for the Iola Register (Iola, Kan.) covering the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays, then the World Series against St. Louis. The Royals gave the media covering the 1985 World Series special pins. The gold pin with the Royals’ crest featuring a blue R and saying “Second World Se-

cost his team a run. He more than made up for it with his final swing.

Bumgarner did not allow a hit after Tony Cruz homered to give the Cardinals a 3-2 lead with two outs in the fourth, working eight efficient innings. Matt Adams also went deep in the fourth.

Santiago Casilla worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the ninth for the win.

Adams drew a one-out walk and Daniel Descalso entered to pinch run. Randal Grichuk singled and Descalso reached third on Kolten Wong’s grounder.

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford snagged the chopper that glanced off diving third baseman Sandoval’s glove, then Crawford threw to second for the force.

Cruz walked to load the bases with two outs after consecutive pitches near his head, and Giants manager Bruce Bochy lifted him for Jeremy Affeldt. Pitching for the fourth straight day, the lefty retired pinch-hitter Oscar Taveras on a grounder that Affeldt fielded and sprinted to first.

Out to prove himself, Wainwright rediscovered his old postseason rhythm after a couple of rough October outings, and that still wasn’t enough once the bullpen took over with a one-run lead.

Once Wainwright left the game, the Giants grabbed their chance.

ries” is one of my prize possessions.

Then came the 1990s — the baseball strike in 1994 in which baseball did not have a World Series. The Royals had a pretty solid team in 1994 and appeared to be set to make another run at the AL pennant. Didn’t happen. Kansas City professional baseball fell on hard times. Fans watched as good players, young, developing players were traded off.

“Wait until next year” was the mantra for the Kansas City organization.

Well, next year is here Royals’ fans.

No matter what happens in the World Series against the San Francisco Giants, you will see a big smile on my face. Sure, I want the Royals to win it, but for those of us who waited until next year, this is awesome.

The 2014 edition of the Kansas City Royals just brings smiles to your face. These players are having fun playing the game. I anticiapate a great World Series. The Giants seem to play much like the Royals.

have some fun talking about the ‘Bama game this week. But I don’t talk much about the ‘Bama game other than we’re excited to play Alabama and it’s a big game for us.”

Long said there is no such thing as “off-therecord or semiprivate” conversations now that anyone with a social media account can become an amateur reporter.

Radakovich said many fans he meets with are still learning how the new postseason system will work. He said that allows him to — as Luck does — direct the conversations toward the process and away

Newton Continued from Page 1B “Autumn fought hard and looked strong in her last conference race.

Tessa had another great night moving up and coming in ahead of two key Oskaloosa girls. Ellie and Michaella had good races and Jordyn stepped up to varsity and ran well.”

Coen said she sees the Newton girls’ team competing pretty good right now as the girls head into next’s Class 4A district meet.

“Winning the conference race is a good stepping stone for me in preparing for the district race. I’ll get ready for it and see how that goes,” Coen said. Coen is going after a third straight state qualifying time.

Oskaloosa’s seniors Skylar DeJong and Spencer DeJong went 1-2 in the boys’ varsity race, in 16:08 and 16:10.

Thomas paced the Cardinal boys’ team, which had four freshmen place as its No. 2 through No.5 runners.

Mike Bradley took 25th in 18:13 and Jack Callaghan placed 31st in 18:55. Newton had a pack of four runners finish 36th, 37th, 38th and 39th led by freshman Tyler Dafflitto in 19:27. Dylan Main, a freshman, followed in 19:33, then came senior Justin Simms in 19:52 and junior Zach Theis in 20:01.

The Little Hawkeye Conference meet was the final one of the season for the Newton cross country teams. The Cardinal runners turn their attention to preparing for the Class 4A district/regional meet, Oct. 23, at Marshalltown.

The state cross country meet is Nov. 1 at Fort Dodge.

In the girls’ junior

from opinions.

The College Football Playoff works with former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer as a media consultant. Radakovich said Fleischer and his group have stressed to athletic directors to be careful when talking about anything related to college football.

Former Big East Commissioner Mike Tranghese is retired and rarely finds himself in the public eye these days. Still, he has taken the same guarded approach with friends.

“I don’t talk to anybody about anything,” he said.

varsity race, senior Marisa Modlin finished 53rd in 20:46 and junior Annie Hurt was 72nd in 22:22.

“Annie overcame her injury at the start of the season and had a good end to her first year,” Tipton said. “Marisa had her last race tonight and went out fighting.

She could always be depended on to give her best effort and is a great supporter for her teammates There were some tears at the finish line.

I am certainly going to miss her on the team.”

Newton’s junior varsity boys were fifth as a team. They were led by sophomore Justin Fischer in 19:13 for 22nd followed by junior Chase Dykstra in 19:13 for 37th, sophomore Noah Sander in 20:19 for 47th, freshman Ross Hull in 21:07 for 63rd, freshman Blake Robson in 23:06 for 87th, and freshman Chad Nolin in 23:26 for 92nd.

Newton’s seventh and eighth-grade runners competed in the Little Hawkeye Conference middle school races Thursday. Newton’s girls took fourth, placing three runners in the top 15 spots, and the Newton boys were fifth.

Here are the middle school results for Newton: Girls: 6. Caelyn Briley, 13:17, 9. Rachel Rhoads, 13:27, 13. Abbie Barr, 13:47, 31. Jenna Smith, 15:00, 61.

Abby Davis, 16:40, 62. Bayleigh Hughson, 16:40, 66. Tes Schuster, 17:00, 76. Molly Lamb, 17:24, 85.

Madalyn Gamble, 18:50, 91. Ryleigh Harvey, 22:42.

Boys: 18. Colton Forck, 13:13, 19.

Adam Hunter, 13:14, 20. Nathan Miller, 13:15, 50. Luke Zaabel, 14:33, 52. Lydell Christy, 14:43, 74. Nathan Simon, 16:11, 78. Isaac Freidman, 16:26, 81. Colin McAnally, 16:33, 91.

Kaleb Dydell, 17:43, 92. Parker Sherwood, 17:44, 99. Mitchell Faidley, 19:36, 101. Hunter Pion, 21:37.

Contact Sports Editor Jocelyn Sheets at (641) 792-3121 Ext. 6535 or jsheets@ne wtondailynews.com.

bond has been fully repaid, removing the need to have a Minimum Assessment as security. The $900,000 minimum assessed value is substantially above market value. The rebates would make up the difference caused by the City's Minimum Assessment lag time over the next two years. Trotter stated he was not in agreement with the Moved by Price, rebates. seconded by Otto, to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Price, to approve the above Resolution. AYES: Five. NAYS: Trotter. Resolution No. 2014 - 236 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George, to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance the code of amending ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding stop signs at the intersection of South Fifteenth Ave West and West Sixteenth Street South. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The second consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by George, seconded by Otto, to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance the code of amending ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding stop signs at the intersection of South Seventh Ave West and West Seventh Street South. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The second consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter, to approve the first consideration on an Ordinance amending the code of ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 13, Article 3, “Animal Protection. Lisa Gibbons, Animal Task Force Chair, spoke regarding the definition of owner. Matt Brick, City Attorney, indicated it would be on the city to prove ownership and could lead to be difficult.

Terry Coady, 403 S. 8th Ave. E., supports council implementing the ordinance. He presented his granddaughter who had been bitten by a dog in Colfax and which now lives in Newton.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The first consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by George, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution awarding the contract for the 2014-04 project.

Demolition Six. NAYS: None.

AYES: Resolution No. 2014 - 237 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution awarding the contract for the Demolition 2014-03 project.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 238 adopted.

Moved by Price, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution setting a Public Hearing on Revenue Purpose Statement regarding use of revenue from natural gas and electric franchise fees. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2014 - 239 adopted.

Moved by Price, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution setting a Public Hearing on the approval of an electric franchise inclusive of a agreement, franchise fee, for the City of Newton, Iowa. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 240 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution setting a public hearing on the approval of a natural gas franchise agreement, inclusive of a franchise fee, for the City of Newton, Iowa. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 241 adopted.

Bryan Friedman explained the Alliant Energy Hometown Rewards Program which will come to Council at the October 20th meeting. The program will need individuals interested in being on a steering committee.

During new business Natalie Umsted, Management Analysis, announced the Newton vs where Newton competition Newton Iowa will compete with Newton Kansas in some fun activities from October 13th Hansen through the 24th. announced that the City hosted women from professional Ukraine. Robert Knabel, City Administrator, announced City Week and informed Council that the City would be hosting the Chamber Breakfast on Thursday morning.

There was no old business.

City Attorney, Matt Brick, provided recommendation for City Council to go into closed session, one for each topic of discussion.

Motion by Otto, seconded by Trotter to go into closed session to to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation, which discussions are exempt from the open meetings law pursuant to the provision of Section 21.5(1) (c), Code of Iowa 2013. AYES: NAYS: None.

Motion Six. passed. Mayor Hansen declared a five-minute recess to clear the council chambers. members With all Council present they returned to open session. Moved by Mullan, seconded by Chape' to Introduce approving a Resolution settlement agreement in pending litigation. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2014 - 242 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Trotter to go in to Closed Session To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that the property pursuant to provisions of Section 21.5(1)(j), Code of Iowa 2013. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Motion Carried.

Upon return to open session with all Council Members present it was moved by Trotter, seconded

by Price, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, City Clerk October 17

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Newton, Iowa met at 5:30 p.m. on the above date in the City Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South.

David Zellinger, Chair called the meeting to order.

Present: Committee members Panknen, Zellinger, DeJong (5:33 p.m.)

Absent: None. Also present: Jeff Hoebelheinrich, Police Chief.

Moved by Panknen, seconded by DeJong to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2014 Civil Service Meeting. AYES: Three. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Chief Hoebelheinrich presented the Police Officer candidate list.

Moved by Panknen, seconded by DeJong to certify the Police Officer Candidate List. AYES: Three. NAYS: None.

Motion carried.

Moved by Panknen, seconded by DeJong, to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted by, Katrina Davis, City Clerk October 17

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 06, 2014, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen Present Council presided.

Members: Price, George, Chape', Absent: Otto, Trotter, Mullan.

None Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

During citizen participation, Fred Chabot, Chair of the Historic Preservation Board, 930 E. 10th St S. announced that Newton's downtown was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. Property owners become eligible for federal grants and tax credits for the restoration or preservation of the property.

Mayor Hansen proclaimed October 6 through the 10th, as City Week, Iowa and October 5 through the 11th as Fire Prevention Week.

Sue Padilla, Library Director presented the annual Library report to council.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Chape', to approve consent agenda items 5-21.

5. September 15, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 6. September 22, 2014 Strategic Planning Workshop Minutes 7. Approve Special Class C Liquor (BW), Sunday Sales, HyVee Clubroom, 1501 1st Avenue East.; Class B Wine, Special Class C Liquor (BW), Sunday Sales, AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Newton, 4401 South 22nd Street East; Class B Beer (Includes Wine Coolers) Special Event on 10-25-14, Westgate Coliseum (First Avenue Speakeasy), 1116 First Avenue West.

8. Approve List of Eligible Candidates for Police Officer Position 9. Resolution Fixing the Amounts be Assessed Against to Individual Private Property for the Abatement of Nuisance Violations (14-12). Resolution No. 2014 - 223 adopted.

10.

Resolution Levying Assessments for Costs of Abatement and Nuisance for the Payment Providing Thereof (14-11) Resolution No. 2014 - 224 adopted.

11. Resolution awarding contract for the 2014 City Hall Remodel Project #1 - Paint, Project #2 Carpet and Project #3 - Council Dais. Resolution No. 2014 - 225 adopted.

12. Resolution authorizing to enter into an agreement with the Department of Iowa Transportation for funding for the Construction of a Stormwater Detention System at the Newton Municipal Airport. Resolution No. 2014 - 226 adopted.

13. Resolution authorizing to enter into an agreement with Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc. of Marshalltown, Iowa for engineering services for the construction of a stormwater detention pond at the Newton Municipal Airport Resolution No. 2014 - 227 adopted.

14. Resolution authorizing the of three roll-off purchase containers for the Newton Sanitary Landfill. Resolution No. 2014 - 228 adopted.

15. Resolution ordering bids, approving plans, specifications, and form of contract and notice to bidders, and ordering clerk to public notice and fixing a date for receiving same, and for a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the 2014 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project. Resolution No. 2014 - 229 adopted.

16. Resolution setting public hearing and inviting proposals for the sale of property at 315 East 15th Street North in Newton.

Resolution No. 2014 - 230 adopted.

17. Resolution setting public hearing and inviting proposals for the sale of property at 608 South 2nd Avenue West in Newton.

Resolution No. 2014 - 231 adopted.

18. Resolution Approving a Property Tax Rebate for Boulders Inn Newton, LLC, for the Boulders Inn and Suites Hotel on Property Located Within the Speedway- Prairie Fire Economic Development Area. Resolution No. 2014 - 232 adopted.

19. Resolution Approving a Property Tax Rebate for Newton Enterprises, LLC, for Property Located Within the North Central Urban Renewal Area Resolution No. 2014 - 233 adopted.

20. Resolution Approving a Property Tax Rebate for Newton Lodge and Suites, LLC, for the AmericInn Hotel on Property Located Within the SpeedwayPrairie Fire Economic Development Area Resolution No. 2014 - 234 adopted.

21. Approval of Bills AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen, stated this was the time and the place for a public hearing on a Resolution awarding contract for the 2014 Station Southeast Pump Improvements. There had been no written comments. Moved by George, seconded by Trotter, to close the public hearing. AYES: NAYS: None. Public Six. Hearing was closed. Moved by Chape', seconded by Price, to approve the above Resolution.

None.

AYES: Six. NAYS: Resolution No. 2014 - 235 adopted.

Mayor Hansen, stated this was the time and the place for a public hearing on a Resolution Amending Agreement for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of Newton and J & J Real Estate Holdings, LLC, in the Southwest Newton Urban Renewal Area. There had been no written comments. Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance & Development, indicated that the bond has been fully repaid, removing the need to have a Minimum Assessment as security. The $900,000 minimum assessed value is substantially above market value. The rebates would make up the difference caused by the City's Minimum Assessment lag time over the next two years. Trotter stated he was not in agreement with the Moved by Price, rebates. seconded by Otto, to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Public Hearing was closed.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Price, to approve the above Resolution. AYES: Five. NAYS: Trotter. Resolution No. 2014 - 236 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George, to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance the code of amending ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding stop signs at the intersection of South Fifteenth

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2014 @ 5:30 P.M. 101 West 4th Street South City council chambers The Civil Service Commission of Newton, Iowa met at 5:30 p.m. on the above date in the City Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South.

David Zellinger, Chair called the Present: meeting to order.

Committee members Panknen, Zellinger, DeJong (5:33 p.m.)

Absent: None. Also present: Jeff Hoebelheinrich, Police Chief.

Moved by Panknen, seconded by DeJong to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2014 Civil Service Meeting. AYES: Three. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Chief Hoebelheinrich presented the Police Officer candidate list.

Moved by Panknen, seconded by DeJong to certify the Police Officer Candidate List. AYES: Three. NAYS: None.

Motion carried.

Moved by Panknen, seconded by DeJong, to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted by, Katrina Davis, City Clerk

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ANN KIRBY, DECEASED Probate No. ESPR036583 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the estate of Mary Ann Kirby, Deceased, who died on or about September 20, 2014: You are hereby notified that on October 1, 2014, the last will and testament of Mary Ann Kirby, deceased, bearing date of April 1, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Connie Kirby and Shirley Moyer was appointed Executors of the estate of Mary Ann Kirby. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated October 1, 2014.

Executors of Estate Connie Kirby 2209 Timbercrest Drive Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075 Shirley Moyer 113 110th Ave Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Attorney for Estate: Ashley Peppler Charnetski, Lacina & Clower,LLp 1022 Broad Street, Po Box 655 Grinnell, Iowa 50112 AToo11954 Date of second publication October 17, 2014 October 10 & 17

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* English Customer Service Position * Spanish/English Bilingual Positions • No Sales involved • Inbound Customer Service • On the Job Training • Excellent Benefit Package offered after probationary period Positions available in multiple departments.

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Stop by to learn about immediate openings.

Apply online to 1stClassStaffing.com or call 641-236-6808 or 515-528-7544 EOE

EMT-P Part-time staffing City of Newton The City of Newton is currently accepting applications for Part-Time EMT-Paramedic positions. The department will require that you are a Paramedic (EMT-P) to apply. The hiring process will include, but is not limited to, a job specific physical ability test and written exam on November 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM. An oral interview and a background investigation are to follow, also on November 15 in the afternoon, if candidates successfully pass the morning tests.

Application Packets are available at: Newton Fire Department 410 S 2nd Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-3347 Or online @ newtongov.org Application & Required Forms noted in the application packet must be returned to the above address by 4:30pm on November 7, 2014.

EO/AA Employer

Seeking a full-time Permanency Specialist for the Grinnell Four Oaks.

Safety and Permanency Services are available to families involved with child abuse assessments and/or an open DHS case. Families that are involved in child abuse assessments may receive supportive Safety services so that children can remain in their parents home through the course of the assessment. Permanency services help families with an open DHS case access community supports that will reduce the risk of a child needing a foster care, shelter care, or group care placement.

Families with children already in placement may utilize Permanency services to resolve issues so children can return home.

This position is responsible to provide the supportive services enabling children to safely remain with their family, be reunified with their family, and/or achieve alternative permanency. These activities include provision of family support, care coordination, family functioning interventions, supervision and safety monitoring, timely documentation as required, and oversee the responsible work performance expectations established by the organization.

Requirements Position Qualifications: BA in human services or a related field with minimum 1 year of full time experience in Child Welfare Services; or a Masters Degree in human services.

If interested, apply at www.fouroaks.org.

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1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1991 CHEVY S-10, automatic $1000. or OBO. 641521-8219.

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2007 Rockwood Premier fold down camper. In excellent condition, non smokers, air condition, thermostatted heater, 3 burner stove, hot-cold water 2.5 cu. ft. refrigerator, power lift 5” heated coil mattresses, outside grill, awning, power converter and tip out dinette, king & queen beds, will sleep 8. $6500. 641-792-8186.

98 FORD Windstar Van, silver, $700. 641-521-9042 or 641-792-7677.

BOAT 14' Alumacraft, 5 capacity, with duck blind, locater, trolling motor, 8 hp GoDevil longtail motor with stand, 9.9 hp Mercury Outboard motor and fuel tank, all on a Shore Lander trailer. $4000 or OBO. 641792-3515.

REAL ESTATE

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

1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

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1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

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350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361

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2003 LINCOLN Town Car. 4 door, white, 90k Hwy miles, NO RUST, VERY CLEAN. 956-447-1686 2008 SUNSET Creek by Sunny Brook, 27' travel trailer, 12' slide out, walk in shower, regular size bed, sofa, and table make into a bed. 2 platform rockers and TV included, electric front jack, good condition, $12,000. Call 641-7924935 1979 MYERS Goose neck trailer, triple axle with dove tail. $2,000 or OBO. 641792-9891

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 01 BUICK Lesabre, loaded, good tires, miles 107 thousand, no rust, excellent condition. Cash only. $4995. Firm. 641-2751148.

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This Leo moon would like to make a public service announcement: Thinking is rehearsal for what you might do.

The theatrical moon understands the value of rehearsal. It’s not something that merely happens once, twice or three times. A stellar show requires weeks of rehearsals. Indulge your thoughts. They will make your action all the better.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 17). Your goal this year is never-ending education. When you’re not learning, you’re not happy. You’ll bring excellence to maturity in November. There’s a special place in your heart for animals, and this love of yours will open doors for you in January. February brings back your childlike excitement. Gemini and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 20, 4, 18 and 16.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Before you go to battle, you’ll exhaust every other choice you have in the matter. Of all

signs, you realize most that wars do not bring peace to the land; they only bring vendettas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s common to be afraid of the dark and even more common to be afraid of the light. That truth-talker you know will tell it as he or she sees it, however inappropriate the statement may be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If something is knowable, it might require trust, but not faith. Focus on the unknowable and note your feelings and thoughts. What would you guess about? What would you bet on?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). There are those who do exactly what you forbid them to do.

If you don’t want to do it and don’t want to hire anyone to do it, forbid a rebel to do it. Done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you think of goodness and integrity, you think of someone in the elder

generations of your family. Of course, the same strains run through you, and you feel that it’s your job to uphold the high standard.

situation — that’s what makes you feel useful, effective and needed.

The best part: You’ll do so more than once over the course of this day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your movement expresses your inner spirit. That’s why today people seem to know things about you that you haven’t told them. They aren’t mind readers; they are body readers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Aim high with your goals today. If you shoot for the sun and miss, you’ll still be better off than the ones who shot for a bird on the electrical wire above the house.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just because you ignore the facts doesn’t mean they cease to be.

Or does it? You could argue it either way today, given that much of what you ignore drifts out like so much flotsam and jetsam, never to return.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a desire to go somewhere and dig for buried treasure, so to speak. And you will indeed find it, just not in the first, second or third place that you dig. Be persistent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To kindle a light in the darkness of a bleak

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

When you lose your way, it makes no sense to run faster. Stop and consider the path, look for signs, study the position of the sun. Of course, today this is about your emotional (not your physical) landscape.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). What gives you answers is useless.

The interesting thing is the question. What or whom makes you ask questions? Pursue that instead, and you’ll quite enjoy the day.

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Fall Open Houses

Continued Open Houses from page A10

Saturday, October 18th BIRKENHOLZ REALTY

First Choice Realty NEW LISTING!

Open 10:15 AM11:15 AM

1016 N. 5th Ave E., $44,900

Open 10:15 AM11:15 AM

2BR hardwood under carpet, large deck and garage.

Open 10:15 AM11:15 AM 422 W. 4th St S., $76,000

712 W. 5th St S., $109,900

Open 11:00 AM12:00 PM

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

730 High Ave., $229,900

Open 11:00 AM12:00 PM

1207 W. 15th St S., $194,500

4BR, wonderful acreage!

5BR, 6BA, HISTORIC PROPERTY, Pool/Poolhouse

Park-like setting, Great to entertain inside and out.

Shown By: Susan K. Forbes 641-791-2360 Advantage Real Estate

Shown By: Les Morgan 641-840-3826 First Choice Realty

Shown By: Jo Jenkins 641-521-0302 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

522 1st Ave W., $159,900

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

606 W. 16th St N., $124,900

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

755 N. 4th Ave E., $79,500

Open 11:00 AM12:00 PM

3383 Hwy-F36 W., $340,000

NEW LISTING!

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

REMODLED INSIDE & OUT ON 3.7 ACRES ON PAVED ROAD JUST OUTSIDE OF NEWTON. BARN, GAZEBO, & OFFICE. A MUST SEE!

Shown By: Jory Ringler 515-210-2620 HBM2 TEAM

Shown By: Deb Cross 641-521-8598 HBM2 TEAM

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

1009 S. 13th Ave W., $240,000

201 S. 8th Ave E., $169,900

LOVELY 2 STORY HOME W/MANY NEWER UPDATES. 3BR, 2-CAR GARAGE, LARGE CORNER LOT, SPACIAOUS KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

901 S. 14th Ave W., $179,500

3BR, 1.75BA, walkout ranch w/ character, finished basement w/ 2nd full kitchen, 3 car garage

2 possible 3 bedroom, updated bath & 2 car garage

Over 3000 sq ft of quality, 5BR w/ double closets, multiple baths, and so much more!

3BR, 3BA large corner lot, new roof 2013, lifetime warranty on waterproofing in basement

Shown By: Barb Barr 641-521-0512 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

Shown By: Sherri Newton 641-840-9464 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Kevin McCartney 641-275-2508 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By:Sheryl Briggs 641-840-0993 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Ben Miller 641-691-8115 Doyle & DeVoe

1202 S. 15th Ave W, $196,500

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

4683 Legion Street, $240,000

1217 S. 15th Ave W., $210,000

Open 11:30 AM12:30 PM

Brick Ranch w/ 3BR, 3BA, large open dining/LR area w/ fireplace. 2 car attached garage.

Shown By:

Open 12:00 PM1:30 PM

509 S. 4th Ave. E., $224,900

Shown By: Larry Rose 641-521-3107 Doyle & DeVoe

Open 12:30 PM1:30 PM

Totally restored historic Victorian mansion with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, finished basement and attic, and a 3 car detached garage. Must see to believe!!

Shown By: Bruce Showalter 641-521-0605 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

511 W. 15th At N., $114,800

Open 12:00 PM1:00 PM

3BR on main, 2 on lower, 2BA, refinished hardwood floors, formal DR, attached garage

Caren DeVoe Clevenger 641-521-4560 Doyle & DeVoe

Beautiful Acreage. Rural Sub-division with pond.

2932 N. 19th Ave E., $239,000

Open 12:45 PM1:45 PM

Shown By: Jo Jenkins REMAX Real Estate Concepts

1016 S. 6th Ave W., $209,000

Open 12:45 PM1:45 PM

715 W. 11th St S., $159,000

A historic 3BR Tudor w/updated kitchen, gorgeous hardwood, 2 car garage, storage shed and playset.

Looks are deceiving on this one owner Ranch! Stop by & take a look! See you there!

Shown By: Sheryl Briggs 641-840-0993 Doyle & DeVoe

Shown By: Sherri Newton 641-840-9464 Doyle & DeVoe

Open 12:45 PM1:45 PM

203 E. 28th St. S., $129,900

Open 2:00 PM3:30 PM

Fantastic 3 Bedroom Ranch in a Wonderful Neighborhood with an Envy-Enducing Back Yard. Tons of Updates Including Roof, Windows, Hardwood Floors, Countertops, Furnace & Air. Must See!!

Shown By: Krista Clark 641-521-7442 CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate

6736 S. 28thAve E., $164,900

On hard surface road, lovely oak kitchen.

Shown By: Kathy Macy 641-791-1091 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

Shown By: Barb Barr 641-521-0512 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

712 W. 12th St S., $109,000

Shown By: Ben Miller 641-691-8115 Doyle & DeVoe

641-521-0302

Open 12:00 PM1:00 PM

Why Rent???

3BR, 2BA, 4 seasons room, new lifetime warranty brace system in basement

7+ Acre Horse Farm. Totally remodeled house

Shown By: Dan Birkenholz 641-521-6939 Birkenholz Realty

722 S. 3rd Ave W., $39,900

PRICE REDUCED!

Open 12:45 PM1:45 PM

Shown By: Bruce Showalter 641-521-0605 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

Stately 4BR, 2BA brick home

4BR, 2.BA 2 stroy beautifully landscaped yard w/ patio & 2-car attached garage Shown By: Shawn Preston 641-891-5549 Doyle & DeVoe

Open 12:00 PM1:00 PM

807 S. 6th Ave W., $169,900

NEW PRICE!

2011 N. 2nd Ave E., $89,900 3 bedroom, 2 baths, Family room & 2 car garage.

Shown By: Kathy Macy 641-791-1091 REMAX Real Estate Concepts

NEW LISTING!

Open 11:00 AM12:00 PM

1217 S. 11th Ave. E., $105,000

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

3 bdrm-2 bath-fireplace

Shown By: Jory Ringler 515-210-2620 HBM2 TEAM

Shown By: Larry Rose 641-521-3107 Doyle & DeVoe

NEW LISTING!

Open 10:30 AM11:30 AM

CHARM GALORE! Lovely home on conrner lot w/fenced-in yard, main floor laundry, & large kitchen. A MUST SEE!

3BR, 1.5BA, 2-car garage w/workshop, 3-seasons porch & large master bedroom

Shown By: Ben Miller 641-691-8115 Doyle & DeVoe

PRICE REDUCED!

1008 E. 8th St. S., $109,900 3 bedroom split-level with 2 baths and a 2 car garage and a finished lower level.

Shown By: Dan Birkenholz 641-521-6939 Birkenholz Realty

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Saturday, October 18th

Open 12:45 PM1:45 PM

909 S. 11th Ave W., $174,900

Brick Ranch, 3BR, 3BA 2 fireplaces, workshop, 4 seasons room, 2 car attached garage

Shown By: Caren DeVoe Clevenger 641-521-4560 Doyle & DeVoe