NDN-11-9-2015

FLYING TO GOLD

NEWTON

DAILY NEWS MONDAY, NOV. 9, 2015 • WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW

newtondailynews.com

NCMP’s Samantha Hendrick captures top spot in the state 100-yard butterfly / 1B

Facebook.com/newtondailynews

HIGH

58 33 LOW

@newtondnews

Three arrested in armed robbery

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

File photo A color guard from Cub Scout Pack 345 participated in this 2014 Veterans Day ceremony. Several events are slated for Wednesday, which is Veterans Day.

Full slate of county events set for Veterans Day

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

Salute to veterans: Multiple groups.

There are several events open to the public scheduled to take place in Jasper County on Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day. Here are a few:

Baxter Schools Baxter Schools Veterans Day Program: 10 a.m.

Jasper County Veterans Council services, Newton DMACC-Newton auditorium, 11 a.m.

Program: American Legion Post 111 Riders Call to order: Levi Pence Posting of Colors: VFW Post 1655, American Legion Post 111 Invocation: Rev. Eldon Pals Performance of national anthem: Ret. Sgt. Maj. Gary Barrett, U.S. Army.

Address: Sgt. Maj. Barrett.

Bagpipes: Ron Husted.

Pancake and Sausage Supper Baxter Legion Post 493 will be hosting a supper, prepared

by Chris Cakes, as a scholarship fund raiser from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Baxter Community School. Veterans will eat free.

A Veterans Day program, to include patriotic music and presentations, is set for 7 p.m. in the school gym. The keynote address will be given by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lynn Harnden, who served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot.

He will share his military life experience.

Newton man charged with auto theft

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News A Newton man was arrested and jailed Wednesday afternoon after a car was reported stolen near downtown Newton.

David A. Letterer, 26, of Newton was charged with second-degree theft and taken to Jasper County Jail after allegedly stealing a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit from the area near Family Video along First Street East.

Letterer was still being held at the jail as of Friday morning on a $750 cash or Letterer surety bond.

THEFT | 3A

Veterans are asked to bring service memorabilia to display for the public to enjoy. There will be tables available for displays.

Colfax-Mingo H.S. Veterans Day assembly, 8:40 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.

Prairie City-Monroe Middle School PCM Middle School will be hosting a Veterans Day Assembly at 9 a.m in the auditorium.

Veterans, current active-duty members, family members and members of our communities are invited to this event. Coffee and donuts will be served prior to the assembly from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

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

75 CENTS

7

98213 00008

4

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

Hometown Rewards weatherization drive set for Saturday

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News As a part of the Hometown Rewards energy-saving program, several groups of volunteers will be out in Newton providing basic weatherization services to residents on Saturday.

The Don’t Let the Frost Bite weatherization drive is a chance for community

members to give back to the city and help neighbors learn home improvement skills.

“Our volunteers will be going to the homes of applicants, but if time permits they could simply go door to door and see if anyone else is interested,” said Jackie Boat, Hometown Rewards energy efficiency community coordinator.

DRIVE | 3A

Annual Salvation Army dinner, quilt auction Friday

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News The Salvation Army, along with local quilting group 1/4 Inch Quilters and The Salvation Army Advisory Board, will host its annual dinner and quilt auction fundraiser to raise money for local programs and social services beginning at 5 p.m. Friday at its fellowship hall, 310 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

“The Salvation Army relies on the generosity of others to help meet needs of those who are less fortunate,” Newton Salvation Army Major Mikey Carter said. “Attending the dinner and selecting items during the auction are great ways to help others while enjoying a warm meal and bidding

Kate Malott/Daily News Members of the 1/4 Inch Quilters group stand with quilts they’ve made which will be donated and available for auction Friday evening at the Salvation Army Chicken and Noodles Dinner and Quilt Auction.

on the warm quilts.”

A chicken and noodles dinner including dessert

and beverages will start the evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a

live auction of quilts and SALVATION | 3A

FEATURE

WHERE IT’S AT Astrograph......................5B Calendar..........................5A Classifieds......................4B

Three people were arrested for the armed robbery that occurred at a Newton Casey’s General Store Wednesday after a multi-county investigation led by the Newton Police Department.

Gabriel Lee Crandall, 16, Matthew Shawn Victor Bridges, 24, and Taylor Danielle Helton, 17, all of Eldora, were arrested Friday for the robbery at 1200 W. 18th St. S. in Newton. The three were charged with first degree robbery, a Class B felony. The trio was located near the Eldora area.

Crandall was identified as the gunman who entered the convenience store at gunpoint Wednesday night and left with an undisclosed amount of money. Bridges and Helton were seen in the area on a surveillance camera from a neighboring business and were wanted for questioning.

After the investigation spread outside of Jasper County, Bridges and Helton were identified through the camera footage and found to be co-conspirators in the planning effort of the robbery.

Following the robbery, the Newton Police canvassed the area and notified residents in the area via the wireless emergency notification system.

The department also used social media to help identify the two suspects from the surveillance camera. Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess said he would like to thank the many community members and witnesses who provided tips and information that assisted in the investigation.

Crandall, Bridges and Helton were all taken to the Jasper County Jail where they are each being held on $25,000 bond.

Comics & Puzzles...........6A Dear Abby........................6A Local News......................2A

Obituaries.......................5A Opinion............................4A State News......................7A

Just Like My Art now open

Gift shop comes to the Newton square / 2A

Volume No. 114 No. 124 2 sections 16 pages

Thank you Donald Benson of Kellogg for subscribing to the Newton Daily News. To subscribe, call 641-792-5320 or visit newtondailynews.com.

Business

2A |

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

US consumer credit up a record $28.9 billion in September WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer borrowing jumped by a record amount in September, driven higher by big gains in borrowing for auto and student loans.

The Federal Reserve said Friday that consumer borrowing increased $28.9 billion, the largest one-month increase on record going back to 1941. It followed a gain of $16 billion in August and

pushed total consumer borrowing to an all-time high of $3.5 trillion.

The big September gain reflected a $22.2 billion increase in the category that covers auto loans and student loans and a $6.7 billion increase in credit card borrowing. It was the biggest increase in auto and student loans since July 2011.

Economists believe consum-

er spending, which accounts for 70 percent of economic activity, will remain strong in coming months. A healthy labor market is helping give consumers confidence to spend and finance part of their purchases by taking on more debt.

The Labor Department reported earlier Friday that the economy created 271,000 jobs in September, the most this year,

pushing the unemployment rate down to a seven-year low of 5 percent.

Economists are looking for a strong consumer sector to help offset soft spots in other parts of the economy.

The overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, grew at a lackluster annual rate of 1.5 percent in the July-September quarter, less than

half the 3.9 percent rate turned in during the April-June period.

Part of that weakness reflected global economic weakness, which is causing problems for American manufacturers. However, economists are forecasting that growth will rebound in the final three months of this year to around 2.5 percent, with the revival fueled in large part by consumer spending.

Stocks mixed after strong jobs report Friday NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were mixed and mostly flat after the government reported a surge in hiring last month and the lowest unemployment rate in seven years.

The government’s surprisingly strong monthly jobs report is good news, bad news for stocks. It shows a stronger economy, but it could also lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.

That in effect reduces the amount of money investors have to bet on stocks.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 35 points, or 0.2 percent, to 17,898 as of 9:35 a.m.

Eastern time.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was down 1 point to 2,098. The Nasdaq composite 3 points to 5,125.

Bond prices fell sharply. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.31 percent.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Gift baskets, greeting cards, bookmarks, and decorative canvases are available at Just Like My Art, located in the Courthouse Mall across from PJ’s Deli, 101 First Ave. E. in Newton.

Just Like My Art gift shop opens in Newton

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News For more than a decade, Michelle Pritchard has been creating unique items. Now, Michelle along with her husband Steve, are sharing her creations including gift baskets, greeting cards, book marks and decorative canvases at their new store, Just Like My Art, located in the Courthouse Mall across from PJ’s Deli, 101 First Ave. E. “The gift basket thing has always been around my adult life,” Michelle said. “I started making them by taking a basket and rolling bath towels and wash clothes to give to my friends for wedding presents. It just kind of took off from there with all of the ideas that I had.”

In 2001, she began making them in her home in Missouri and selling them at craft shows. She had the idea of contacting area businesses and received a contract with a local medical center for 950 baskets for nurses week. Then, not long after she was asked to do an additional 350 baskets for nurses

assistants week and the business grew from there.

Soon local real estate agents, mortgage companies, churches and many other organizations began placing orders, sparking Michelle to open her own store in 2002. After a year in business, she decided to go down another path and put Just Like My Art on hold.

Then Steve was introduced to her work.

“She gave me a Christmas present that was a ‘movie night’ gift basket, and I thought, wow, I didn’t know she was doing these things. I was really impressed and said that she needs to get herself a store,” Steve said.

Since getting back in the game, Michelle has added to her repertoire including greeting cards that are carefully designed and diligently developed to capture every occasion or life event. Michelle also offers journals, bookmarks, decorative canvases and enclosure cards to go along with the gift baskets she brought back after popular demand.

Her products are located at several shops throughout the state in-

cluding Sticks in the East Village of Des Moines, Stepping Stones in Grinnell, Beaverdale Books in Des Moines, Burling By the Book in Burlington, the Learning Post in Urbandale and Healing Touch in Altoona.

Following a move to Newton, Michelle and Steve decided it was time to share her talents with the local community “We want this to be a family business that we do here locally,” Steve said. “We hope people come out and see what we have to offer.”

Currently open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, the couple looks to expand their hours in December for the peak shopping time. Although they are starting small, they hope to continue to add to the store and rotate items based on the season.

“I enjoy doing it and it makes me happy to see people receive something that I created and made and they love it. It is a very fulfilling line of work,” Michelle said.

Working at the Newton Daily News lets me be creative every day. Being a graphic designer, I get to take an idea and bring it to life. I get to see the result of my work in our print edition and online.

Michele Ergenbright Job Title: Graphic Designer Education: DMACC | Graphic Design Years of Experience: Six

NEWTON

DAILY NEWS Where to go when you need to know

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

Brownells signs statement of support for guard members GRINNELL — Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, announced Brownells CEO Pete Brownell recently signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve in the Brownells Grinnell facility in front of more than 300 Brownells employees.

The Statement of Support confirms Brownells joins other employers in pledging: They fully recognize, honor and comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Act. They will provide their managers and supervisors with the tools they need to effectively manage employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

They appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.

They will continually recognize and support U.S. Service members and their families in peace, in crisis and in war.

“Brownells has been, and will always be, proud supporters of our nation’s men and women in uniform,” Brownell said. “My father, Frank, is a proud Navy veteran. He instilled in me a deep appreciation for those who volunteer to put themselves in harm’s way. It’s a great honor for us to employ veterans, and to be active many with organizations that help and support the efforts of our nation’s heroes.”

“Brownells joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for our armed forces,” Mark Hennessey, Iowa Area 6 State ESGR Chairperson said. “By signing this Statement of Support, Brownells is sending a clear message to its employees that while they’re serving their country, they don’t have to worry about their civilian jobs.”

For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, call 800-3364590 or visit www.ESGR.mil.

Local & State News

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015 | 3A

KOC courthouse lights donation

Drive Continued from Page 1A Three groups of volunteers were trained by Sarah Keilly and her group from Green Iowa AmeriCorps home energy professionals. There, they learned how to install a variety of applications to help save energy including weather stripping, how to apply foam gaskets for outlets and switches, advantages of LED light bulbs, pipe wrap for water heater installation, advantages of high-efficiency shower heads, faucets aerators and more.

As a part of the event, a friendly competition between the groups to install the most items will earn the winning team a $500 donation to the organization of its choice.

“There are also two extra $500 dollar energy-efficiency prize drawings for applicants so that they have a chance of winning even if they did not receive the service,” Boat said.

Newton has been a part the Hometown Rewards program, which is sponsored by Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy, since spring. By partnering with communities, the program sets energy savings goals and finds ways to meet them over a two-year period.

If goals are met, the companies will help fund an energy-efficient project chosen by the community. Past projects include new LED streetlights, an energy-efficient heating and cooling system for a school and solar panels for a town library.

For more information about the event or any questions about the services, contact Boat at 641521-0815.

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

Submitted Photo The Knights of Columbus recently donated $500 to the courthouse lighting fund. Pictured, from left, are Bruce Hoffmeier, Steve Knight, Bob Raymock and Marty Stratton.

Salvation: Dinner begins at 5 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.

Continued from Page 1A

Theft Continued from Page 1A Newton Police say about 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, the owner of the vehicle reported to them that Letterer was driving the stolen vehicle near the area around South Eleventh Avenue West and West Sixth Street South.

An off-duty officer saw Letterer park in the 1400 block of West Sixth Street South, near H.A. Lynn Stadium. Letterer then fled on foot toward Maytag park with the off-duty officer in pursuit, ditching a gray hooded sweatshirt he had been wearing, and was eventually taken into custody.

Police said there is no indication the victim and Letterer knew each other personally.

In August, Letterer was sentenced to a 90 days in jail, restitution and a fine for a May 26 incident in which he stole groceries and displayed a handgun to a Hy-Vee employee. That incident led to a Newton Police SWAT team deployment.

gift baskets at 7 p.m.

Costs to attend is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children.

Baskets are donated by board members and are arranged based on a theme such as kitchen, bath and body, children, or movies.

Many come for the homemade chicken and noodles, however, the real star of the show are the quilts on display made by a group of local women — 1/4 Inch Quilters.

The women have been working together for more than 10 years to

make quilts, which each year help raise money for The Salvation Army and Newton. Members meet each Thursday afternoon at the fellowship hall and work for hours on their quilting. It’s a hard working, socializing environment as each member works on her quilt to put on auction.

“Our group has grown and our weekly meetings are a mixture of people who want to learn and those who have been making quilts for years.

We help each other and show our finished quilts, help with patterns and even vary into table run-

ners, casserole carriers, t-shirt quilts and even some do embroidery,” advisory board member and quilter Pat Mitchell said.

Quilts of varying size will be donated and feature different patterns like snowball, half triangle, strip, panel, jigsaw and more. The quilts can take anywhere from three days or three months to create depending detail.

There will also be wall hangings.

“This is a big night for us,” Mitchell said. “Fabric and batting and backing for all the quilts that are made for the auction

are purchased by the ones who make the quilts. We all have a lot of fun and the benefit is to the community through our local Salvation Army.”

The live auction will be hosted by auctioneer Melvin Montgomery, of Baxter, who donates his time.

Those interested in donating a basket to the auction or basket items can bring them into The Salvation Army Thursday. No alcoholic items are allowed.

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

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

RECYCLE

PLEASE

STORE CLOSING The

Bridal Sweet Full Service Bridal

Yes, Jasper County, There is a

SALE STARTS NOV. 4 TH

Santa Claus!!

YOU CAN HELP SANTA help local boys and girls by giving to the St. Nicks Christmas Club We Are in Need of Monetary Donations

After 34 years in Newton, the Bridal Sweet will be closing at the end of the year. Owner is retiring.

HUGE INVENTORY SALE

Name _______________________________________

Bridal Gowns - all 2015 orderable

40-80% OFF All other gowns, veils, jewelry, shoes, bras and slips

Address _____________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________

50% OFF

Tax deductible donations may be made out to Jasper Community Foundation in care of St. Nicks Christmas Club.

New orders can be taken until December 31st - All gowns will have alteration services available.

Send check or money order to: St. Nick’s Christmas Club P.O. Box 162, Newton, IA 50208

(641)792-5115 • 117 1st Ave W., Newton, IA 50208

Need a

Special Gif

Quilt and Basket Auction and Chicken Noodle Supper Friday, November 13th The Salvation Army (301 N 2nd Ave East, Newton) Supper served 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Adults $6.00, Kids $3.50 Auction begins at 7:00 pm Profits support Salvation Army programs

Stocking Stuffers Truly Unique Items!

Silver Lining

a kaleidoscope of styles

?

t

for co-work ers, neighb ors, family and friends?

Silver Lin ing has th e B EST Chr istmas gifts &

Hours: M, T, W, F - 9-5:30 Thurs. 9-8:00 Sat. 9-6:00 733 Franklin St., Pella • 641-628-3650 www.silverliningpella.com

? IT’S ALMOST

?

?

?

TIME

Pick your team & practice your trivia so you’re ready for

Every Thursday at 7:00pm

FOOD, DRINK & BEER SPECIALS! Mon. - Thurs. 1pm-last call Fri. & Sun. 11:30am-last call Sat. 10am-last call 6232 HWY S74 South, Newton, IA (4 miles South on Reasnor Road) 641-792-1246

Email birth announcements to

newsroom@newtondailynews.com

Official Newspaper of the Periodicals postage paid at Newton, Iowa City of Newton and Jasper County Postmaster: Please send change of address © 2015 Newton Daily News form 3579 to Newton Daily News All Rights Reserved Established 1902 (USPS 390-120) P.O. Box 967, Newton, Iowa 50208 ISSN 1040-1539

Printed Daily Monday - Friday Excluding Saturday & Sunday, New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas NEWTON DAILY NEWS 200 1st Avenue East, Newton, Iowa 50208 Phone 641-792-3121 www.newtondailynews.com Email: newsroom@newtondailynews.com or advertising@newtondailynews.com

Corrections: The Newton Daily News strives for fairness and accuracy. Errors in our news articles will be corrected on this page.

Readers who believe the newspaper has erred may request a correction by contacting Editor Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121, Ext. 6530, or by email at apelzer@newtondailynews.com.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

By carrier 13 weeks .............................$36.75 26 weeks .............................$72.90 52 weeks ...........................$139.80 By motor route 13 weeks .............................$45.90 26 weeks .............................$91.50 52 weeks ...........................$178.20 By mail in Jasper, adjoining counties where carrier service not provided (one year) .............................. $195.00 By mail outside Jasper and adjoining counties (one year) .................$216.00

4A |

Opinion

Start the Press

Every nine seconds

By Abigail Pelzer Editor

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

Tiffany remembers the first time she was threatened by her boyfriend because it was a significant day — their son’s first birthday. Emotions were running high because the child was suffering from an ear ache, and they were sleepless. As they argued that day, he grabbed her by the shoulders and said he would throw her through a sliding glass door.

He didn’t, so she tried to put it behind them.

However, this would become a pivotal moment in their relationship. Suddenly it seemed to become more overbearing, more controlling. Tiffany was critiqued on how she dressed and who her friends were. When they argued he’d approach quickly and shout in her face. He began pushing her, grabbing her by the arm and punching walls. She loved him, so she stayed with him until she couldn’t anymore.

The last time she saw him he was on top of her, hands around

her neck and screaming that she was a whore. She managed to escape the attack and began a long process of severing ties with him.

These days, Tiffany is thriving, in part due to a support system that helped pull her out of the abusive relationship. Unfortunately, I’m reminded of my friend’s circumstances regularly. Each time there’s a domestic assault in the police blotter. Each time there’s a call on the scanner. Each time there is a high-profile case in the national media.

Most recently it was during a presentation from the director of the United Way of Jasper County. I’ve heard the speal a few times this year and recently joined the board, so I’m no stranger to the importance of this organization. I asked a question because I wanted everyone else in the room to hear the answer.

What’s the most common call for help you receive at the United Way? The answer is domestic vio-

lence, and she’s seen an increase in requests in the last several months.

It’s not uncommon for the United Way to receive a call every single week from a victim looking for support.

It’s not surprising — this year, through mid-October the Newton Police Department had responded to 534 calls related to domestic violence.

Gratefully, the United Way provides office space and funding for an advocate to assist these victims, or survivors as they are often called.

The Crisis Center & Women’s Shelter, headquartered in Ottumwa, provides free local services that are confidential and this community is fortunate to have an advocate dedicated to these individuals.

If our own statistics about domestic violence aren’t staggering enough, try some national stats.

According to the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, every nine seconds a woman in the United States is beaten.

One in every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

And then there’s the impact on families that perpetuates another generation of abusers and victims.

Girls who witness domestic violence are more likely to enter an abusive relationship as a teen, and boys from families of domestic violence are far more likely to become abusers as teens and adults.

When I think about my friend Tiffany, I also think about how large this problem is — in every community — and what I can do to help. For me, part of that is supporting nonprofits like the United Way and its partner agencies. It also means being available to people who need a helping a hand.

And finally, it means demonstrating to our children what a healthy relationship looks like. Just like Tiffany is doing these days.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

Eye on America

Beat the elite

Another View

The governor who thought he was king Our system of government is set up with a series of checks and balances. Right now, Iowans picked a divided government, which means we have to work together to move our state forward.

After 21 years in office, Gov. Terry Branstad a p p a r e n t l y By Rep. Mark doesn’t underSmith stand that. He is working over-time this year trying to anoint himself as King of Iowa.

King Branstad has decided he doesn’t need legislative approval nor does he have to follow state law to get what he wants. It’s a disturbing pattern we’ve seen from Branstad over the last few years and, unfortunately, it’s gotten worse.

Just a few weeks ago, Branstad directed his own bureaucrats at the Iowa Department of Revenue to enact a $37 million tax cut for corporations through “administrative rules” instead of getting approval from the Legislature. That bill was introduced last session but not approved by the House or the Senate.

Earlier this year, Branstad said he would privatize the state’s Medicaid program. It serves 560,000 seniors, expecting moms, and disabled Iowans.

He said it would save the state $51 million but last week told reporters he can’t provide any

proof or data to back up those savings.

Last spring, Branstad officials and lawmakers negotiated a budget agreement to end the 2015 legislative session. After the bi-partisan agreement was sent to the Governor’s desk and lawmakers adjourned for the year, he vetoed much of the agreement, including key investments in public schools and community colleges.

School leaders and parents are understandably incensed because Branstad stopped listening and then broke the agreement.

Last winter, Branstad unilaterally shut down two mental health institutes in Mt. Pleasant and Clarinda without approval and over the objections of lawmakers from both parties. The terrible consequences of that decision include the deaths of three Iowans moved out of those facilities. He is currently being sued in court over the closure.

That’s four examples of Branstad overstepping his authority trying to be king in the last year alone, but there are more.

In 2013, Branstad shut down the Toledo Juvenile Home for girls without consent from lawmakers and made sure every resident was moved out before session started up in January.

In 2011, Branstad tried to fire the non-partisan Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner. It’s a position that is shielded from political influence with a six-year term that can’t be changed by the Governor. When the Commissioner refused to

resign under political pressure from Branstad because he was protected under state law, he was demoted. A lawsuit is still pending and so far Branstad has spent $850,000 of taxpayer dollars to defend himself for trying to break the law.

In 2011, Branstad closed several workforce centers that help Iowans find a good job without approval from the Legislature and was rebuked by a unanimous Iowa Supreme Court for overstepping his authority.

Using bureaucrats to enact a tax cut. Not listening to school officials or parents. Ignoring the will of Legislature. Trying to fire someone protected by state law.

Closing care facilities without authorization.

Those are all actions suitable if you think you are King of Iowa, not Governor of Iowa.

It’s no surprise that I vehemently disagree with the Governor on these issues as a matter of public policy — I firmly disagree with him on every count.

The bigger problem here is the Governor consistently abusing power when he doesn’t get his way, but Branstad doesn’t seem to care. He will act unilaterally to get what he wants over and over and over again.

After being in office for so long, Branstad has successfully built a new legacy for himself: The Governor Who Thought He Was King.

Mark Smith (D-Marshalltown) is serving his eighth term in the Iowa House and is the House Democratic Leader.

Newton Daily News • Established in 1902 To reach us call 641-792-3121 Publisher Dan Goetz ext. 6510

Editor Abigail Pelzer ext. 6530

Circulation Director Kelly Vest ext. 6550

dgoetz@newtondailynews.com

apelzer@newtondailynews.com

kvest@newtondailynews.com

Advertising Director Jeff Holschuh ext. 6540

Sports Editor Jocelyn Sheets ext. 6535

Business Manager Brenda Lamb ext. 6520

jholschuh@newtondailynews.com

jsheets@newtondailynews.com

blamb@newtondailynews.com

We love to complain about elites, people who seem to have a special advant a g e , privileges in life.

I get annoyed by the K a r dashians a n d By John Stossel other spoiled rich kids. They didn’t work for their wealth. They don’t contribute.

Still, those elites are mostly harmless.

But there’s one group of truly dangerous elites: politicians. Spoiled party kids may have stupid ideas, but they can’t impose them on the rest of us. Politicians can, and do. It’s an important distinction to remember.

In Thomas Sowell’s book “The Vision of the Anointed” (which should have been titled “Conceit of the Self-Anointed”, Sowell points out that politicians use “the word ‘ask’ — as in ‘We are just asking everyone to pay their fair share.’ But of course governments do not ask, they tell. The IRS does not ‘ask’ for contributions.”

A rare presidential candidate who understands the importance of that difference is Sen. Rand Paul, who will appear on my TV show Friday. Paul points out that free markets get people to create things without force, and markets are much more efficient than governments.

“The Soviet Union was brought down because they couldn’t determine one simple thing — the price of bread,” says Paul. “They had all these planners, but nobody can determine the price of bread.

Only the market can.”

Sadly, Paul hasn’t inspired voters with that message, while his fellow senator, self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders, draws huge, cheering crowds.

Front-runner Hillary Clinton doesn’t call herself a socialist — but she often acts like one.

“There’s an irony here,” says Paul, “because many of these people say, I’m prochoice. No — they’re very anti-choice when it comes to market decisions. Producing stuff, buying stuff, selling stuff — you’re not allowed to do it. They’re the anti-choice party.

That’s what socialism is.”

People defend government spending out of concern for the poor, but what we get from government often has little to do with helping those at the bottom. “We just discovered,” says Paul, “that they spent $800,000 developing a televised cricket league for Afghanistan ... and they spent $150,000 for yoga classes for federal employees.”

This habit of taking money and power from citizens all over America and letting Washington elites decide how to use it doesn’t exist just among Democrats. Paul sees it among Republican supporters of Donald Trump, too. Their attitude, says Paul, is “nobody quite knows exactly what economic system that celebrity is for, but trust him because he’s smart and all-powerful — give him more power and he’ll fix everything.”

By contrast, Paul says, “I’m not running to run the economy or the country.”

I worry that, to most people, that sounds like a politician not “doing his job.” People do seem eager to vote for a politician who will “lead,” and “take charge.”

But I don’t want to be led. I’m not a child.

I don’t need elites in Washington, D.C., to boss me around and then tax me for it.

I wish voters would read Matt Ridley’s new book, “The Evolution of Everything.” He points out that when it comes to the innovations that make the most difference in our lives — medicine, smartphones, search engines, even language — it’s not the elite planners who bring progress.

Submit Your Views Letters to the Newton Daily News will be edited for libel, grammar and length and should not exceed 400 words. We reserve the right to shorten letters and reject those deemed libelous, in poor taste or of a personal nature. Include your full name, address and a daytime phone number for verification. Unsigned editorials are the opinion of the Newton Daily News as an institution. Signed columns as well as letters to the editor and editorial cartoons represent the personal opinion of the writer or artist.

Records

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015 | 5A

Community Calendar

Obituaries Phyllis Eleanor Nolin Nov. 6, 2015 Phyllis Eleanor Dray Nolin, 91, of Ne w ton, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Newton Village Health Care Center in

Richard Weston Nov. 5, 2015 Richard Paul Weston of Hillsdale, Mich., formerly of Newton and Keokuk, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 23, 1948, in Pontiac, Mich., to Donald “Jack” and Lois (Keillor) Weston. Richard married Anita Runnells Sept. 7, 1968, and she survives.

Richard graduat-

Bessie May Rawlins Nov. 6, 2015 Bessie May Rawlins, the daughter of John and Zenobia (Lynn) O’Dell, was born Sept. 27, 1922, in Seward, Neb. She graduated from h i g h school in Russell, with the class of 1940.

Newton. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in Eleanor’s name (to be used to help nursing students) may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home.

Memorials may also be

mailed to the funeral home, please add; Attn: Nolin Family on the envelope.

Those left to cherish Eleanor’s memory are her daughters, Cheryl ( James P.) McCleary of Newton and Marlena (Bill) Ray of Newton; six grandchildren, Karla (Troy) Gholson of Newton, James M. (Rhonda) McCleary of Peoria, Ariz., Kelly Harlow ( Jay Bird, boy-

friend) of Newton, Jason McCleary of Ft. Collins, Colo., Robin (Michael) Tremmel of Newton and Clint (Christine) Ray of Des Moines; her eight great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Erin, Connor, Stefan, Race, Faith, Taylor and Griffin; and nephew, David Dray.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin A. Nolin; and brother, Earl Leon Dray.

ed from Lincoln High School in Warren in 1967, and he attended Ferris State University, where he received certification in technical drafting/tool design.

While raising a family, he received his bachelors in teaching from Wayne State University in 1976. Richard taught for 26 years at Pontiac, Clarkston, Keokuk and Newton High School, and he later received his masters from Western Illinois University. Richard’s passion for teaching wasn’t just in the classroom. He helped children reach their goals by serving as a Pathfinder leader

and coaching wrestling, cross country, football, baseball and track.

Richard was honored as Coach of the Year in 1986. He was an active Elks Club member since 1982, serving as Exalted Ruler in Newton from 2005-2006. Richard enjoyed camping, playing sports and board games, genealogy and spending time with his family, especially dressing up as Santa Claus for his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Anita, Richard is survived by two daughters, Shannon (Terry) Welihan of Hunt Valley, Md., and Candy (Gary) Berquam of Keokuk; son,

Richard Weston of Hillsdale; nine grandchildren; 12 siblings; and several nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tom. A memorial service for Richard Weston will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at the Hillsdale Elks Lodge Post 1575 with Exalted Ruler Charlie Bryant officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at King Lake Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Hillsdale Elks Scholarship Fund. Visit www. eaglefuneralhomes.com to view the full obituary and leave condolences.

On Oct. 6, 1940, Bessie was united in marriage with Dwight Rawlins. Bessie dedicated her life to love and care for her family. She was a longtime member of the Kellogg Christian Church. Bessie enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading.

Bessie died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center under the care of Skiff Hospice. She was 93 years old. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dwight

Rawlins, Sr.; her son-inlaw, Kelvin Frahm; and her brother, John O’Dell; a sister-in-law, Nellie O’Dell; and a brotherin-law, Arthur Chase.

Those left to honor Bessie’s memory include her daughters, Marilyn ( John) Main of Kellogg and Connie Frahm of Newton; her sons, Dwight (Ima) Rawlins of Kellogg, Roger Rawlins of Kellogg and Rick (Sharon) Rawlins of Kellogg; her 13 grandchildren; her 26 great-grandchildren;

her sisters, Mary Chase and Carrie (Walt) Faulconer; her brother, Fred (Grace) O’Dell; and many extended family.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated to the Kellogg Christian Church or to Skiff Hospice and may be left at the funeral home.

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

• Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Newton Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Newton Village for social time, coffee and a program. Anyone interested in the program or learning more about Golden K Kiwanis is welcome to come as a guest. For more information contact the Rev. Thomas Lloyd at 641-792-3612.

• Power Thoughts women’s study will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• OWLS: Black Bears program will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jasper County Armory/Annex, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton. The public is invited to come for coffee and a presentation.

Gary Parsons will share personal research on bear behavior and management along with some entertaining “bear encounter” stories.

• Congressman Dave Loebsack’s district representative Bri Dennison will host open office hours at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday at DMACC Newton Campus. The program will be presented by Jessica Lowe of the United Way. Anyone interested in attending and learning more about the Newton Rotary Club is welcome.

For more information or to make reservations for lunch call Miranda Kulis at 641-417-9174 or Andrew Davis at 330-322-5111.

• Bible Study for women will meet at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Discover Hope faith based addiction support group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Skiff Hospice Annual Concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Newton. This year’s performers will be 4 His Grace, Terry Bradley and Brian Keeton and Sounds of Inspiration. The concert is open to the public.

Proceeds from the freewill offering taken during the concert will help support the services provided

by Skiff Hospice. Complimentary refreshments will be provided during intermission.

• 12 Women of the Bible women’s study will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• NHS Class of 1961 Luncheon will meet at noon Wednesday at Culver’s Restaurant in Newton. All class members and guests are invited to attend.

U of I to provide free mumps vaccine to students IOWA CITY (AP) — University of Iowa health specialists will be providing students with a third dose of the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella for free in an effort to stem a mumps outbreak on campus.

The school has ordered 3,000 doses of the vaccine and will being holding vaccination clinics next week for students under 25, said Lisa James, an associate director for the university’s clinical outreach.

“Right now, we’re seeing somewhere between 100 and 110 confirmed cases on campus,” James said. “Most of the cases have been found in patients between 18 and 24 years old, so that’s the age range the vaccinations have been narrowed to.”

There are usually only 10 to 20 reported cases a year statewide, although there have been isolated outbreaks — such as when hundreds of cases were reported

Police Blotter Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Autry D. Wims, 26, of Newton, is charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness and domestic abuse assault after authorities were called at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday to 400 N. Second Ave. E. Officers were called about

an assault and spoke with the victim who said Wims had been upset with her and when she tried to voluntarily leave he grabbed her by the neck and threw her out. In the process, he allegedly pulled her hair and scratched her. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Local Money, Local Decisions, Local Service.

in 2006. Doctors say most of the current cases involve students who had met the university’s vaccination requirements.

Since August, the Johnson County Public Health Department has seen a steady growth in the number of mumps cases, largely on campus.

The viral infection’s symptoms include swollen salivary glands, fever and muscle aches. It spreads easily in confined spaces.

Congregate Meals Tuesday Taco stew, Lima beans, strawberries, banana and skim milk Wednesday CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-942-7102 toll-free.

NEW Washer

Lottery Friday Midday Pick 3: 9 5 8 Pick 4: 1 3 7 0 All or Nothing Game: 3 4 5 6 9 11 13 17 21 22 23 24 Friday Evening Mega Millions: 10 31 35 50 72 MB 8 Megaplier: 3 Pick 3: 5 7 4 Pick 4: 3 5 4 9 All or Nothing Game: 1 4 5 6 10 12 15 16 17 19 22 24

50 53 PB 15 PP 2 Hot Lotto: 6 10 21 42 45 HB: 14 Sizzler: 3 Pick 3: 4 1 3 Pick 4: 6 4 8 4 All or Nothing Game: 3 4 5 10 11 15 17 19 20 21 23 24 Sunday Midday Pick 3: 2 2 8 Pick 4: 5 6 9 2 All or Nothing Game: 1 2 6 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20

Saturday Midday Pick 3: 6 1 5 Pick 4: 9 0 8 3 All or Nothing Game: 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 14 17 19

Sunday Evening Pick 3: 6 1 9 Pick 4: 8 6 2 5 All or Nothing Game: 3 4 5 9 11 13 16 17 19 22 23 24

Saturday Evening Powerball: 7 16 25 A Fantastic shopping event.

IOWA’S LARGEST

OVE 325R IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

ARTS & Crafts SHOW EXHIB

ITORS

GE Brand 4.2 cubic foot

ment Base odel Rem

641-792-5660 121 W. 3rd St. N. Newton www.acuiowa.org

(up 360º Agitation Stroke)

78 gal water

DES MOINES, IOWA

Fri. 5-9; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4 ADM. Just $7.00 FREE PARKING Free Shuttle Bus (10 & under free) Service from North 3-day re-entry stamp Parking Lot on both Fri. & Sat.

Over 325 Talented Exhibitors Present & Sell 1,000’s of Unique Creations.

Callahan Promotions, Inc., 563-652-4529

Bring this ad to show for $1.00 OFF One Admission

Deep Rinse Option “Loans done right here right now. We’ll help you get the loan you need with the rate you love.

Work with our team and experience the difference.”

- Kirk Ringgenberg & Paula Vanderhart

NOVEMBER 20-22

VARIED INDUSTRIES BLDG.

Free Estimates

Kitc Rem hen odel

GRW460ASJWW

DON’S TOWN & COUNTRY

1000 1st Ave. E. Newton 641-792-8811 Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 4:30; Saturday 9:00 to 11:00

Bathroom Remodel

Call for References itions Credit Cards Accepted Add

6A |

Diversions

DENNIS THE MENACE

BABY BLUES

PEANUTS

THE BORN LOSER

FAMILY CIRCUS

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

Husband’s long tresses are stressing his wife DEAR ABBY: My husband, who has a beautiful head of dark curly hair, decided to let it grow. It is now about halfway down his back. Sometimes he braids it or pulls it into a ponytail.

Other times he wears it down and it falls loose. The problem is, I can’t bear to look at him.

He has always been clean-cut and had short hair. But as time has gone on and many of his friends have begun losing their hair, he says he wants to grow his out while he can.

I know that in the grand scheme of life, hair shouldn’t be an issue, but I can’t seem to get past this. I think it’s because of the way he used to look.

I can’t talk to him about it because he really likes his hair. This feels like MY problem, but how can I deal with it? — TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING DEAR TOO MUCH: If you can’t look at your spouse because his flowing tresses are a turnoff, this must be affecting many aspects of your marriage. Although he likes his hair long, if you address it in those terms he may be willing to listen. However, just as women should be free to wear their hair the way they want, the same should apply to males.

P.S. I’m surprised his friends want to hang around with a walking reminder that they are follicly challenged.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I went to a Mexican resort with five other couples for a seven-day vacation. On the second day, one of the wives, “Sandra,” received the news that her sister “Kate” had died unexpectedly. The funeral would not be held until two days after we returned.

Sandra’s husband was furious at the family member for calling. What did they expect her to do, hop a plane?

We were all affected by Sandra’s loss.

The first two days all five couples

were having a ball. After that call it was like someone popped the balloon — it was never the same for any of us.

Some of us feel they could have waited until the last day before calling, although I personally think they should have waited until she got home. Sandra and Kate were completely dissimilar and not close. Even Sandra said, “Well, at least I had two good days of vacation.” Should the family have waited? — DISGUSTED IN WISCONSIN DEAR DISGUSTED: It depends, I think, upon the dynamics in the sisters’ family and to what degree Kate’s death was a shock to everyone.

When death happens out of the blue, people sometimes react emotionally rather than rationally, which may be why the relative called immediately.

I agree with the friends who said the sad news could have been conveyed on the last day of the trip. Had Sandra been told immediately upon her return home, she might have been grateful. On the other hand, she also might have been furious, saying, “How could you keep this from me!?”

That said, in my opinion it would have been kinder to let Sandra and her husband enjoy their holiday, since it was already too late to rush to the sister’s bedside.

GARFIELD

MARVIN

DILBERT

ZITS

PAJAMA DIARIES

JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest).

Rating: BRONZE

© 2015 Janric Enterprises Dist. by creators.com

Solution to 11/6/15

ALLEY OOP

11/9/15

Local & State News

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015 | 7A

4

1 Sioux City might seek $4.6M

grant for new pork plant work

SIOUX CITY — The City Council is scheduled to vote on applying for a $4.6 million grant to help pay for street work needed for the new Seaboard-Triumph Foods pork plant.

The Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy program grant would go toward signage and other street work recommended in a traffic study of the Bridgeport West industrial area.

The council vote is set for Monday’s meeting.

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Authorities say a man was slightly injured after jumping into the Missouri River near a casino in Council Bluffs.

Police say the incident occurred around 2 a.m. Monday, after the man who was described as extremely intoxicated was barred from the Ameristar Casino. He soon jumped into the river, but authorities talked him into coming back out.

He was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication.

5

1 3

Man jumps into river near Council Bluffs casino

2 4

3 Man again convicted of sex 2 Des Moines police arrest teen in Friday’s fatal shooting

DES MOINES — A 17-year-old Des Moines man has been arrested as a suspect in Friday’s fatal shooting. Des Moines Police say the teen was arrested late Saturday on suspicion of first-degree murder. The 17-year-old will be charged in the shooting death of 28-year-old Jose Lopez. Officers found Lopez dead on a street north of downtown Des Moines around 10:30 p.m. Friday.

abuse in retrial

SIOUX CITY — A Sioux City man granted a new trial on sex abuse charges has again been found guilty of the crime.

A Woodbury County jury found 43-year-old Julius Turner guilty on Friday of two counts of second-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse.

A sentencing date has not been set. Turner was granted a new trial in April after convincing an appeals court that his trial attorney was incompetent. He had been found guilty in 2011 of the same charges.

5

Waterloo issues nitrate warning on tap water WATERLOO — The city of Waterloo has warned residents against giving tap water to infants, citing a high nitrate level in a city well.

Waterloo Water Works say the level at a well on East Dale Street showed a level of 10.7 milligrams per liter on Friday, which was above the maximum level of 10 milligrams per liter. The city shut down the well and issued the warning.

—The Associated Press

Custom horse trailers firm to add 50 Iowa jobs CRESCO (AP) — Workers at the Featherlite Trailers plant in northeast Iowa will soon begin customizing their horse trailers to add living quarters, and as a result, 50 jobs will be added.

The company already sells the trailers that include space for horses and their owners, but a separate company in Indiana had been building the living space since 2007.

Featherlite Operations Manager Scott Milburn said demand for the trailers with living quarters was strong enough that the company decided to add the work to its plant in Cresco.

“Having both the trailer and living quarters built at Featherlite gives our customers and dealers a great advantage,” Milburn said.

“We were very pleased with the response from our dealers and the quantity of orders placed at dealer meeting.”

The company offers eight different floorplans of trailers with different arrangements of kitchen, restroom and sleeping space.

The trailers typically have stalls for between two and six horses in the back.

The company, which is part of Cincinnati-based Universal Trailer Corp., already employs about 550 in Cresco, where it builds a variety of trailers.

Before the Great Recession hit in 2008, the company employed about 900 in Cresco. Featherlite has been gradually rebuilding its workforce as demand for its trailers improved since the recession.

Scientists study rare salamander in Mississippi River GUTTENBERG (AP) — One fortunate byproduct of a 2008 train derailment is that scientists are gaining a better understanding of a rare salamander species that lives in the Mississippi River.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working on a long-term survey of mudpuppies in the river near Guttenberg.

Herpetologist Jeff LeClere is helping with the study of the salamanders that can grow up to 16 inches

long.

Little is known about the threatened species because the salamanders tend to hide in rocky areas and are most active in winter.

“These records are few and far between, and herpetologists seem to have a difficult time trying to capture mudpuppies,” he said. “And the reason for that is we really didn’t understand a whole lot of their natural history until recently.”

In July 2008, a train de-

School boosts conference attendance DUBUQUE (AP) — Thomas Jefferson Middle School officials have refocused efforts to get more parents to attend conferences.

“We can’t educate students by ourselves,” said principal Kelly Molony. “We need the parents with us as partners.”

In Molony’s first year as principal at Jefferson, staffers sifted through parent-teacher conference data to improve attendance, she said.

Phone calls were made, emails were sent and information was posted on social media about conferences.

Seventy-five percent of Jefferson’s 551 students scheduled conferences for Wednesday or Thursday. Last fall, just 57 percent of students attended.

“We’re pretty happy so far with our attendance,” Molony said. Percentages for this year do not include unscheduled drop-ins.

Families received three automatic phone calls and one mass email requesting them to schedule parent-teacher conferences. This was the first year conferences were scheduled.

railed after a boulder dislodged by heavy rain tore up part of the track near Guttenberg. Four locomotives sank in the river and leaked oil for days.

Slower-moving aquatic life, such as the salamanders and mussels, were affected by the oil.

The train derailment led to a $625,000 settlement with the Dakota Minnesota and Eastern Railroad, a subsidiary of Canadian Pacific.

That is helping pay for the

mudpuppy study.

“In the cleanup operation, we did find one dead mudpuppy. We believe it was a juvenile,” said Kevin Hanson with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Because of that, we requested some of the funds to go toward research to find out more about their population in (Mississippi River) Pool 11 here.”

Already, five mudpuppies have been captured as part of the survey, so the work is off to a good start.

Christmas is coming in Jasper County!

We need to keep the Courthouse Lights burning!

2015 Annual Fundraising PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

The lights will be turned on Friday, November 27th at 6:00 p.m.

Santa arrives right after.

Look for our coupons in the Daily News with a donation of $5.00 or more YOU could be the one to “Turn on the Lights.”

Send your donation to the Jasper County Auditor’s Office P.O. Box 944 Newton, Iowa 50208 Thank you in advance for Your Donation This ad is sponsored by the NEWTON DAILY NEWS

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS

Follow on

8A |

Local & State News

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

Recording history

Photos by Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Thirteen military veterans told their stories on Friday as part of this year’s Veterans History Project, hosted at Newton DMACC campus by the Iowa Court Reporters Association. The 12 men and one woman dictated their military experiences, which were recorded by members of the association. Newton DMACC campus is home to the only court-reporter training program in Iowa. Dick Van Roekel, a Newton native who served in an Army parachute regiment in the Pacific Theater in World War II, receives a plaque for the project from Lt. Col. Greg Hapgood.

Ford Thompson, a Newton native who served in the U.S. Navy aboard a battleship in World War II, receives a plaque for the project from Lt. Col. Greg Hapgood.

NPD graduates the19th Citizen Police Academy Newton Daily News On Nov. 3, the 19th Session of the Newton Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy graduated in a ceremony held at the Rural Water Association.

Seventeen citizens graduated from session nineteen, bringing the total number of graduates to 282 citizens, since its inception in 1996.

Citizens met once a week for eight weeks and were introduced to the various aspects of police work. Training covered subject matter relating to: Motor Vehi-

cle Code of Iowa; OWI arrests, Arrest and Control Tactics, Newton Police Hiring Process and Requirements, Criminal Investigations/Evidence Handling, Jasper County Communications/Jail Tour, Emergency Driving, Narcotics Investigations, Firearms and Accident Investigations.

“The goal of the Citizen’s Police Academy is to promote a better relationship between the Newton Police Department and the community it serves. It is anticipated that a clearer understanding of a police officer’s duties, how

the officer carries out those duties, and the end result of the officer’s actions will cause a better view of police work,” NPD Chief Rob Burdess said.

Graduates of the citizen Police Academy have the opportunity to join an Alumni Association that assists the Newton Police Department in various projects scheduled throughout the year.

In turn, the Newton Police Department provides the Alumni Association with education in law enforcement and community concerns.

Submitted Photo Pictured, from left, are, back row: Lt. Wayne Winchell, John Barker, Connie Kearns, Jaime Stevens, Donald Hayes, James Daniels and Lt. Ron Cook. Middle row: Thomas George, Emily Bebout, Kerrilynn Drake, Fred Bebout, Whitney Breckenridge, Rosalie Henson, Sharry McGuire, Jessica Rozinek and Roy Robison. Front row: Lisa McCartney, Robin Harter and Myra Van Baale.

States expecting fierce legislative campaigns in 2016 The Associated Press With the November 2016 elections just one year away, Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are preparing for expensive battles over state legislative seats.

Increasing activity by independent groups could push next year’s campaign fundraising totals past those of previous election cycles.

Since 2006, contributions to state legislative candidates have ranged between $900 million and $1 billion.

In some states, control of a chamber is at stake. In others, parties are seeking to gain or thwart a supermajority. Elsewhere, one party is merely looking to cut into the other’s majority. Some of the states expected to attract the most legislative interest in the coming year: Arizona — Republicans control both chambers but hold a rel-

atively slim 17-13 majority in the Senate, creating an opportunity for Democrats.

California — Democrats are just one Senate seat and two Assembly seats away from gaining the two-thirds supermajorities needed to raise taxes, pass emergency legislation and override gubernatorial vetoes without the need for any Republican votes.

Colorado — Both the House and Senate are up for grabs. Republicans currently hold an 18-17 Senate majority while Democrats hold a 34-31 House advantage.

Florida — Republicans hold sizeable House and Senate majorities, but Democrats are hoping to pick up some seats as part of a long-range goal of gaining control of one chamber before the 2021 redis-

tricting.

Illinois — Democrats currently hold a three-fifths supermajority in both chambers needed to override vetoes of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.

A gain of just one House seat

by Republicans would wipe that out.

Iowa — Republicans are targeting the Senate, where Democrats currently hold a 26-24 majority that provides them a check against a Republican House and governor. Democrats, meanwhile, are targeting the GOP’s 56-43 House majority.

Kentucky — Republicans, who already have a sizeable Senate majority, are hoping to flip the House, where Democrats are defending a 54-46 majority.

Maine — Democrats, who control the House, will be looking to regain the Senate majority they lost to Republicans in 2014. The GOP currently controls the upper chamber 20-15.

Massachusetts — Democrats have solid supermajorities in the Legislature. But national Republicans have set a goal of chipping away at those to make it harder for Democrats to get the two-thirds majority needed to override vetoes of Republican Gov. Charlie Baker.

Michigan: — Republicans currently control both chambers and the governorship. The Democrats’ best chance for gains is in the House, where the GOP has a 61-46 majority.

Minnesota: — Both chambers are in play, although it will take decent gains to flip either one.

Democrats currently hold a 39-28 Senate majority while Republicans hold a 72-62 House advantage.

Missouri — Democrats will be trying to chip away at Republican supermajorities in both chambers, which the GOP has used to ding Democrat Jay Nixon with the distinction as the governor with the most overridden vetoes in state history.

Montana — Democrats are targeting both chambers, although Republicans hold a 29-21 Senate majority and 59-41 House majority.

Nevada — Democrats are looking to wrest control from Republicans, who currently hold an 11-10 Senate majority and 25-17 majority in the Assembly.

WANTED TO LEASE BY USDA The United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Jasper County office in Newton, Iowa, is interested in receiving expressions of interest for approximately 6,200 contiguous rentable square feet of Class A office space together with 32 on-site, paved parking spaces. The rentable space must yield a minimum of 4,700 usable square feet (USF).

The area considered must be within an area bounded by the City Limits of Newton south of N 19th Avenue. Occupancy is required within six (6) months of lease award. The term of the lease will be 10 years.

Send Expression of Interest to: Jerry L. Williamson, Realty Specialist (Contractor)-Management Services Division-Farm Service Agency-United States Department of Agriculture, Patriots Plaza III 355 E Street S.W., Suite 10 227A, Washington, D.C. 20250-5435-Telephone number: 202-772-9007 E-mail: jerry.williamson@wdc.usda.gov The expression of interest should include the address and available square footage of the site to be considered and contact information. It must be received by the FSA contact no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time December 1, 2015.

Local & State News

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015 | 9A

United Way of Jasper County Autograph Auction

Kate Malott/Daily News Local residents look at the tables of autographed material to prior to the live auction at the United Way of Jasper County Autograph and Experience Auction Friday at Fore Seasons in Newton.

Kate Malott/Daily News United Way of Jasper County Executive Director Jessica Lowe speaks about a blue acoustic guitar signed by the band Blues Traveler, a rare piece to obtain, during the live auction portion of the event Friday at Fore Seasons in Newton.

Kate Malott/Daily News United Way board members and volunteers run the sign-in desk at the United Way of Jasper County Autograph and Experience Auction. Many items were up for silent auction, however, the larger and more valuable items were available through live auction.

Kate Malott/Daily News Local residents look at tables of silent auction material at the United Way of Jasper County Autograph and Experience Auction Friday at Fore Seasons in Newton.

Community Conversation on

Mental Health

6:30 p.m. | Tuesday, Nov. 10 Newton City Council Chambers The Newton Daily News and the Newton Police Department are sponsoring a community conversation to raise awareness about mental illness in our community.

Featuring panelists:

LORA MATTSON

Leslie Ross

Skiff Medical Center

Optimae LifeServices

JOHN HALFERTY

Marilyn Deppe

Jasper County Sheriff

National Alliance on Mental Health

JODY EATON

Julie Smith

Central Iowa Community Services

TERRY RICKERS

District Court Judge

Capstone Behavioral Health

Terry Sallis

Integrated Treatment Services

Rob Burdess

u Vo l

Moderated by Newton Police Chief

nte e rs A gift to the community

The forum will be televised live on box channel 12, channel 85 and channel 121.12.

10A |

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

TM

Invites you to our

2 Annual nd

Taste of Christmas Tuesday, November 17th 5:00 - 7:00pm • Over 30 Demo’s from our Vendors!

• Prime Rib Samples • Café Samples • Cake-O-Rama over 100 cakes from our bakery • Live Music • Door Prizes • Advocare Samples from Brick House Fitness • Wine Tastings • Meat & Cheese Trays • Dippin’ Dots • Famous French Silk Pie Samples • TLC Floral Open House

Join us for a fun & festive night!

Pre-Order your Turkey for

Thanksgiving 114 Brick Street SE, Bondurant • THEBRICKSTREETMARKET.COM • (515) 967-2220 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 6am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 6am-10pm, Sunday Closed

SPORTS

Nov. 9, 2015

MONDAY newtondailynews.com

CONTACT: Jocelyn Sheets • jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Newton Daily News

Facebook.com/newtondailynews

@newtondnews

Flying to the top spot NCMP’s Hedrick is 100-yard butterfly state champion

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — No one would have guessed it as Samantha Hedrick stepped up on the starter’s block Saturday afternoon. The NCMP senior had the fastest time in the regional meets a week ago and was in the middle lane as the favorite in the 2015 state meet 100-yard butterfly race.

“I was shaky before and when I got up on the blocks, and I still was tired from the 200 free,” Hedrick said of the start of the race. “Once I got in the water, I felt great. I mentally knew I could to it.”

Do it, Hedrick did.

Hedrick went to the front and never looked back in claiming the state championship in the 100 butterfly at Saturday’s 2015 Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union’s Swimming and Diving Championships. Hedrick captured her third state med-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Looking for her time at the end is NCMP’s Samantha Hedrick after winning the 100-yard butterfly race at Saturday’s state swim meet in Marshalltown.

al in the event — this time the gold one — in school-record time of 55.01 seconds.

“Going into the second turn, I knew I had it. When I turned for my last 25, I was excited and just went hard to

the finish. I looked up at the time, yes, I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to get in the 54-second time. Then, again, you can’t be disappointed in your best time ever,” Hedrick said with a smile.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NCMP senior Samantha Hedrick brings it home, above, in the 100-yard butterfly race at Saturday’s 50th annual Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union State Swimming and Diving Championships in Marshalltown. Hedrick collected a gold medal and state championship plaque as the 2015 butterfly champion. Hedrick became only the second state champion for Newton/Colfax-Mingo/Pella in the team’s history.

Hedrick admitted she had been nervous all week leading up to the state meet. She had the fastest time in the butterfly and the second-fast qualifying time in the 200-yard freestyle race. Hedrick was leading off the two NCMP Aquagirls’ state-qualified relays.

Aquagirls’ relays, diver Edie have solid performances at state meet

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — In the opening event of the 2015 IGHSAU State Diving and Swimming Championships, there was a competitor from NCMP. In the final event of the 50th annual event, there was an NCMP relay team.

NCMP’s sophomore Morgann Eide and senior Elizabeth Myers were the first and last Aquagirl competitors in the state meet waters. They both were in their first state meet.

Eide was the first NCMP diver at a state meet since 2011. She finished 27th in the 30-diver field. Eide, who holds the NCMP record score for an 11-dive competition, executed five dives, but did not advance into the second round Friday night.

“I was happy with my diving,” Eide said after she was out of the competition. “I’m glad I could come to state this year. It’s a great experience and a lot of fun.”

Eide scored 158.85 points on her five dives. The top 16 divers in the first round of five dives advanced to the second round of three dives. There was another cut after those three dives for the final round of three dives.

“I thought Morgann’s first state appearance was pretty solid,” NCMP diving coach Kelly Rose said. “We led off with a 1.5 and a double which gained us some good points to start off with. There was nothing bad about the five dives she did. There’s some really good competition here at state.”

Rose said some divers really load their first round of five dives with a lot of points to ensure they make it into the second round. She said Eide had been diving solid dives all season, so they chose to leave Eide’s dive lineup the same.

“We thought she could put up enough points to move into the second round, but not tonight. She was very pleased with her performance, and so was I,” Rose said.

“Getting up there and do-

ing what I love was great. I have a great coach to support me,” Eide said.

Saturday brought the swimming events to the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA Linda Bloom Natatorium.

NCMP qualified in four swimming events — senior Samantha Hedrick collected individual medals for second in the 200-yard freestyle and a state championship in the 100 butterfly.

Hedrick combined with seniors Sydney Jenkins and Hannah Rhoads and sophomore Alexis Stout to swim the 200 freestyle relay race. Hedrick led off with a school-record 50 yards in 24.09 seconds followed by Stout, who was swimming in her first state meet, posting a 25.11-second leg.

AQUAGIRLS | 6B Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News At right, NCMP senior Hannah Rhoads begins to dive in as senior Sydney Jenkins touches during the 200-yard freestyle relay race at Saturday’s state swim meet in Marshalltown.

“Today I wasn’t nervous at all until just before the fly. I calmed down Friday night when we got here and watched the diving. I just told myself I’ve swam this race so many times before,” Hedrick said.

Hedrick, who has verbally committed to swim for the University of Ne-

braska next year, set four school records Saturday.

Her first race of the meet was the 200 freestyle in which she placed second and lowered her school mark to 1 minute, 51.60 seconds. Then came the 100 butterfly record-setting championship swim.

HEDRICK | 6B

Sports

2B |

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

L-S falls to No. 9 Mount Ayr in quarterfinals

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MOUNT AYR — The home team gave Lynnville-Sully’s football squad plenty of opportunities to seize momentum in the Hawks’ Class A quarterfinal football game here Friday night.

The Hawks simply couldn’t take advantage.

That turned out to ultimately be the difference as No. 9 Mount Ayr scored on its first two possessions and pulled away from the Hawks with two big plays in the fourth quarter during a 34-15 victory.

It pushed the Raiders into their second consecutive semifinal appearance at the UNIDome, while the Hawks’ season came to an end.

“Hats off to Mount Ayr. They are a good football team,” Lynnville-Sully coach Mike Parkinson said. “They were just a little bit better than us tonight. We had our chances.”

Mount Ayr (10-2) definitely gave the Hawks (8-4) some opportunities in the second half. The Raiders lost three fumbles and Kobe Fisk intercepted Jacob Taylor for a fourth turnover.

Lynnville-Sully only converted one of those miscues into points. Sage Ehresman returned a Mount Ayr fumble for a 15-yard touchdown early in the third quarter to pull the Hawks within 14-8, but it wasn’t enough.

Each time the Hawks closed their deficit, Mount Ayr came up with a big play or a big drive to take back momentum. The Raiders increased their lead to 20-8 with a 65yard scoring drive that ended with a Cal Daughton 2-yard touchdown run.

“They have been there.

They were in the Dome last year, and I am sure they are hungry to get back there,” Parkinson said. “We have to get that hunger and that killer instinct, and this experience will hopefully help with that.

“We hurt ourselves just a little bit too much tonight. We didn’t play as clean as we could have.”

The Hawks only had two turnovers, both of which came in the first half following interceptions by Taylor.

However, it wasn’t necessarily turnovers that hurt the Hawks’ chances. Instead, penalties or plays that resulted in negative yards to begin drives hindered Lynnville-Sully’s chances.

The second Mount Ayr fumble of the second half gave the Hawks possession at the Raider 20-yard line. Ehresman went backward on the first play, and Tyler Van Zante was sacked for an 11-yard loss on the drive that resulted in a turnover on downs.

Another Raider fumble al-

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully junior Trevor Squires (62) and sophomore Jesse Van Wyk (54) tackle Mount Ayr’s Caleb Schnoor during a Class A football quarterfinal in Mount Ayr on Friday night. The Raiders led 14-0 at halftime and went on to defeat Lynnville-Sully 34-15.

lowed the Hawks to start another possession in Mount Ayr territory, this time at the 31yard line. A false start penalty and a five-yard loss on the first play put the Hawks behind the sticks and the drive ended with a punt.

The final opportunity for the Hawks came when Fisk intercepted Taylor on the second play of Mount Ayr’s next possession.

That L-S drive started at the Mount Ayr 4-yard line, but a five-yard false start penalty pushed the ball back to the 9-yard line. Ehresman ran it twice for six yards, but Colten Arment went backward on another run and an incomplete pass on fourth down gave the ball back to Mount Ayr. The Hawks were able to close to within 20-15 with 7:05 to play in the game. That scoring drive covered 42 yards and ended with a short Ehresman touchdown run. The drive included a 24-yard pass play from Van Zante to Fisk and a 15-yard personal foul penalty by Mount Ayr. The Raiders went back up by 12 one play later. Daughton, who lost a few fumbles earlier in the half, returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for the score. The junior tailback finished off Lynnville-Sully with a 41-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage on Mount Ayr’s next possession.

“Defensively, we played outstanding,” Parkinson said.

“They gave us a chance, and we were a play here or there from making something really big happen. We were right there.

“The kickoff return was a back breaker. We finally closed the gap, and then they take the kickoff back.”

Ehresman came into the game with five straight games of at least 100 yards but was

Troy Hyde/Daily News Senior tailback Sage Ehresman (27) scored both of Lynnville-Sully’s touchdowns on Friday night, but the Hawks lost to No. 9 Mount Ayr, 34-15, in the Class A state quarterfinals.

held to 51 yards on 26 carries by the Raider defense. The Hawks gained only 142 yards in the game, and 118 of that came on the arm of Van Zante, who was 11-of-26 through the air.

Fisk caught six of those 11 completions and gained 96 yards. He also had five tackles and an interception on defense.

Ehresman led the Hawk defense with nine tackles, two fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown, while Dylan Roozeboom had seven tackles and a fumble recovery. Ryan Hofer finished with six tackles, while Jayson Hardin and Corey McCoy both had five.

“I am so proud of these guys.

They left it all on the field, and we gave ourselves a chance to win,” Parkinson said. “That’s all you can ask. We had a shot.”

Daughton led Mount Ayr

with 109 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards and four total touchdowns.

The Raider offense gained 391 yards in the win and 244 of that came on the ground.

Much of Mount Ayr’s defensive penetration was done

by Jed McCreary, a 6-foot-5, 345-pound defensive tackle who had nine tackles in the game.

Lynnville-Sully 0-0-8-7—15 Mount Ayr 14-0-6-14—34 MA — Wurster 4-yd run (missed kick) MA — Daughton 40-yd pass from Taylor (Dolecheck pass from Taylor) L-S — Ehresman 15-yd fumble return (Ehresman run) MA — Daughton 3-yd run (run failed) L-S — Ehresman 1-yd run (Engle kick) MA — Daughton 95-yd kickoff return (Wurster kick) MA — Daughton 41-yd run (Wurster kick)

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

Undefeated Hawkeyes hold off Hoosiers Iowa climbs to No. 8 in latest AP top-25 poll BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — C.J. Beathard had the perfect ending for a painful Saturday.

He kept No. 10 Iowa unbeaten and in prime position to make a playoff run.

T h e Hawkeyes quarterback, who has batBeathard tled a groin injury for the past month, hurt his back on a leaping go-ahead touchdown run late in the first half, continued to play and threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle with 6:03 left in the game to wrap up a crucial 35-27 victory at Indiana.

Beathard made it look easy.

“Nothing serious, I just bruised my back,” he said. “I’m not 100 percent, but when the adrenaline’s going, it felt pretty good.”

So he refused to let anything derail the Hawkeyes’ surprising playoff push.

Iowa (No. 9 CFP) is 9-0 for the first time since 2009 and only for the second time ever.

At 5-0 in conference play and with three regular-season games remaining — home against Minnesota and Purdue and at Nebraska — the Hawkeyes have a clear path to their first Big Ten West title and a return trip to Indiana for the conference championship game on Dec. 5.

And Beathard, the first Iowa quarterback to win his first nine starts, improved to 10-0 with a gritty performance.

He shrugged off the nicks to finish 19-of-31 with 233 yards and the touchdown and

ran five times for 38 yards to continue Iowa’s pursuit of perfection.

In fact, Beathard may have saved the pursuit of perfection with a daring 7-yard quarterback draw that had him diving over a pile of defenders and the ball coming out at the goal line.

When the replay review didn’t show enough to overturn the call, Iowa led 21-17 with 17 seconds left in the half.

The Hawkeyes never trailed again.

For the Hoosiers (4-5, 0-5 Big Ten), it was another frustrating finish.

They’ve lost five straight overall, three of them to unbeaten teams.

They still need two wins to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2007, and they’ve now lost 30 straight to top 10 teams dating to an October 1987 win at then-No. 9 Ohio State.

Jordan Howard had 22 carries for 174 yards and two touchdowns against a defense that came into Saturday allowing just 85.8 yards per game and only one rushing score all season.

Nate Sudfeld wound up 16of-37 for 180 yards with one interception and his 49th career scoring pass — one more than Kellen Lewis to put him atop the school chart.

Iowa was more balanced, though.

Akrum Wadley scored on a 65-yard run on the second offensive play of the game and finished with 12 carries and 120 yards. Daniels ran 23 times for 78 yards and two scores.

Cornerback Desmond King picked off his eighth pass, tying Iowa’s single-season school record, and Beathard kept the Hawkeyes’ resurgence on track.

Oklahoma continues dominance over ISU NORMAN, Okla.

(AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Oklahoma Sooners pushed aside one last overmatched opponent.

Mayfield completed 23-of-31 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a score to help the No. 14 Sooners beat Iowa State 52-16.

Samaje Perine ran for 95 yards and a touchdown on 13 rushes, and Joe Mixon rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on eight carries for Oklahoma (8-1, 5-1 Big 12, No. 15 CFP).

The Sooners have won four straight, outscoring their opponents 232-50. They have surpassed 50 points in four consecutive games for the first time since 2008.

Now, the Sooners can turn their attention to their difficult stretch run in which they face each of the Big 12’s top three teams. They are at No. 2 Baylor next week, take on No. 5 TCU on Nov. 21, and finish at No. 12 Oklahoma State Nov. 28.

Joel Lanning completed 26-of-51 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown for Iowa State (3-6, 2-4).

The Cyclones have lost four of their last five.

Oklahoma utilized a quick-strike, big-play offense that produced six touchdown drives of five or fewer plays — three in the opening quarter. After building a 21-3 first-quarter lead, the Sooners led 21-9 at halftime, then pulled away by scoring on all three of their third-quarter possessions.

The Sooners also played stifling defense, holding Iowa State to three first-half field goals and no second-half points until Lanning’s 13-yard touchdown pass to D’Vario Montgomery with 5:08 remaining.

Top running back Mike Warren, who averaged 154.3 yards rushing and 6.4 yards per carry over the previous six games, was held to just 43 yards on 18 carries.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL The Associated Press The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 7, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote, and previous ranking:

Record Pts Pv 1. Clemson (31) 9-0 1,489 3 2. Ohio St. (26) 9-0 1,460 1 3. Alabama (2) 8-1 1,376 7 4. Baylor (2) 8-0 1,351 2 5. Oklahoma St. 9-0 1,256 12 6. Notre Dame 8-1 1,219 8 7. Stanford 8-1 1,144 9 8. Iowa 9-0 1,091 10 9. LSU 7-1 1,050 4 10. Utah 8-1 900 13 11. Florida 8-1 887 11 12. Oklahoma 8-1 858 14 13. TCU 8-1 841 5 14. Michigan St. 8-1 807 6 15. Michigan 7-2 684 16 16. Houston 9-0 561 18 17. North Carolina 8-1 506 21 18. UCLA 7-2 403 22 19. Florida St. 7-2 379 17 20. Mississippi St. 7-2 357 24 21. Temple 8-1 310 23 22. Navy 7-1 218 NR 23. Wisconsin 8-2 183 NR 24. Northwestern 7-2 177 NR 25. Memphis 8-1 137 15 Others receiving votes: Southern Cal 104, BYU 35, Mississippi 22, Boise St. 6, Texas A&M 6, Toledo 4, W. Kentucky 2, Washington St. 2.

Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 15-002715 CASE # EQCV119366 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R10 vs DEFENDANT: CHARLES DANIEL REGNIER JR., IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2, IN B.F. NORRIS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PRAIRIE CITY, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT A TRACT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, RUN THENCE 10 FEET, THENCE EAST SOUTH 66 FEET, THENCE WEST 10 FEET, THENCE NORTH TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, Property Address 305 SOUTH WEST STREET PRAIRIE CITY IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 12/01/2015 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $55,697.70 Costs $22,604.40 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $2,111.93 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1245 JORDON CREEK PKWY WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)223-7325 Date 10/21/2015 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF November 2 & 9

estate: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot Four, running East 8.25 feet, thence South One Hundred Thirty-two feet, thence West 8.25 feet, thence North One Hundred Thirty-two feet to the place of beginning.

Property Address 713 S 2ND AVE W NEWTON IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 12/08/2015 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $127,479.93 Costs $0.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $14,632.28 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney BENJAMIN W. HOPKINS 1350 NW 138TH ST.STE#100 CLIVE, IA 50325 (515)222-9400 Date 11/02/2015 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF November 9 & 16

Public Notice

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 15-002716 CASE # EQCV119375 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AMC4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE vs DEFENDANT: MERLE T. DEATON AND WANDA J. DEATON, IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT TWO, IN BLOCK “B” EMERSON HOUGH PLACE IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN

BY PLAT BOOK D, AT PAGE 270, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, Property Address 711 E 13TH STREET N NEWTON IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 12/01/2015 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $64,524.01 Costs $3,983.17 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $8,843.32 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney HALLEY RYHERD 6363 COLLEGE BLVD, STE.#100 OVERLAND PARK, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 Date 10/22/2015 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF November 2 & 9

CASE # EQCV119446 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SPRINGLEAF, MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-2 vs DEFENDANT: TIMOTHY W. WHITE AND SUSAN K. WHITE, IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Part of Lot Two of the Subdivision of Lot A of Ainsworth and Wheeler's Subdivision in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa as appears in Plat Book D, at page 54 in the Office of the Recorder of said county, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said Lot Two, thence South One hundred Twenty feet, thence East One hundred Forty Feet, thence North One hundred Twenty feet, thence West One hundred Forty feet to the Place of beginning.

Property Address 822 W. 4TH STREET N NEWTON IA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 12/01/2015 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $74,787.14 Costs $6,825.04 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $14,183.01 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney BENJAMIN W. HOPKINS 1350 NW 138TH ST. #100 CLIVE, IA 50325 (515)222-9400 Date 10/22/2015 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF November 2 & 9

Public Notice

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERNON G. HUYSER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036764 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Vernon G. Huyser, Deceased, who died on or about October 13, 2015: You are hereby notified that on October 29, 2015, the last will and testament of Vernon G. Huyser, deceased, bearing date of February 14, 1964, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Randall Lee Huyser was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from 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 29, 2015 Date of second publication 9th day of November, 2015 Randall Lee Huyser Executor of the Estate 405 1st Street Sully, IA 50251 Address Probate Code Section 304 Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) November 2 & 9

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 15-002797 CASE NO. EQCV118813 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs DEFENDANT: JESSICA E. WEISS A/K/A JESSICA WEISS; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S this county. The execution orLEVY AND SALE dered the sale of defendant(s) Jasper County Sheriff Office Real Estate Property to satisfy 2300 Law Center Drive the judgment. The property to be Newton, IA 50208 sold is: 641-792-5912 Lot Four in Block Three of the IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT amended plat of Woodrow's SubFOR JASPER COUNTY division of Lot Seventy-one in STATE OF IOWA West Newton, of the City of NewJASPER COUNTY SS ton, Jasper County, Iowa, and CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) also the following described real 15-002719 estate: Commencing at the CASE # EQCV119446 Northeast corner of said Lot Four, SPECIAL EXECUTION running East 8.25 feet, thence PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK South One Hundred Thirty-two NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS feet, thence West 8.25 feet, INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR thence North One Hundred ThirSPRINGLEAF, MORTGAGE ty-two feet to the place of beginLOAN TRUST 2013-2 ning. vs Property Address DEFENDANT: TIMOTHY W. 713 S 2ND AVE W WHITE AND SUSAN K. WHITE, NEWTON IOWA IN REM The described property will be ofAs a result of the judgment renfered for sale at public auction for dered in the above referenced cash only as follows: court case, an execution was isSale Date 12/08/2015 sued by the court to the Sheriff of STATE OF IOWA 16205000300000 Sale Time 10:00 AM this county. The execution orPlace of Sale JASPER COUNTY dered the sale of defendant(s) 2015 CITY OF KELLOGG SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAWREPORT Real Estate Property to satisfy FINANCIAL P O BOX 45 CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA the judgment. The property to be YEAR ENDED KELLOGG, IA 50135 This sale not subject FISCAL to redempsold is: tion.

JUNE 30, 2015Part of Lot Two of the Subdivision KELLOGG Property exemption: Certain of Lot A of Ainsworth and WheelOF KELLOGG , IOWA money orCITY property may be exer's Subdivision in the City of empt. Contact your attorney Newton, Jasper County, IowaALL as FUNDS promptly to review specific proviappears in Plat Book D, at page sions of the law and file appropri54 in the Office of the Recorder Governmental Proprietary Item description ate notice, if applicable. of said county, described as fol(a) (b) Judgment Amount $127,479.93 lows: Beginning at the Northwest Costs $0.00 and Other Financing Sources Corner of said Lot Two, thence Revenues Accrued Costs PLUS South One hundred Twenty feet, levied on property 44,709 InterestTaxes $14,632.28 thence East One hundred Forty Sheriff's Fees Pendingproperty taxes-levyFeet, Less: Uncollected year thence North One hundred 0 Attorney Twenty feet, thence West One Net current property taxes 44,709 BENJAMIN W. HOPKINS hundred Forty feet to the Place of 1350 NW 138THproperty ST.STE#100 beginning.

Delinquent taxes 0 CLIVE, IA 50325 Property Address TIF revenues 274,079 (515)222-9400 822 W. 4TH STREET N Date 11/02/2015 NEWTON IA Other city taxes 41,559 0 JOHN R. HALFERTY The described property will be ofLicenses and permits 1,129 0 JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF fered for sale at public auction for November 9 & 16 cash only as follows: Use of money and property 24,021 0 Sale Date 12/01/2015 Intergovernmental 92,135 0 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY Charges for fees and service 0 219,301 SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW Special assessments 0 0 CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redempMiscellaneous 0 0 tion.

Other financing sources 4,751 0 Property exemption: Certain Total revenues and other sourcesmoney or property may be ex482,383 219,301 empt. Contact your attorney Expenditures and Other Financing Uses promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriPublic safety 49,452 0 ate notice, if applicable.

Public works 47,420 0 Judgment Amount $74,787.14 Costs $6,825.04 Health and social services 0 0 Accrued Costs PLUS Culture and recreation 55,917 0 Interest $14,183.01 Sheriff's Fees Pending Community and economic development 0 0 Attorney General government 52,126 0 BENJAMIN W. HOPKINS 1350 NW 138TH ST. #100 Debt service 197,217 0 CLIVE, IA 50325 Capital projects 0 0 (515)222-9400 Date 10/22/2015 Total governmental activities expenditures 402,132 0 JOHN R. HALFERTY Business type activities 0 141,470 JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF November 2 & 9 Total ALL expenditures 402,132 141,470 Other financing uses, including transfers out Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015 | 3B

CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 PERSONAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

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

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

CAREAGE OF NEWTON

LOST & FOUND

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

FOUND IN alley in downtown Newton, Samsung cellphone. To describe please call Riggs Printing 792-3005.

FOUND: SET of Keys on a porch. Please Call Newton Daily News at 792-5320.

Ending fund balance June 30, 2015 Note - These balances do not include held in Pension Trust Funds;

JEWELRY

IZAAK WALTON League Club Manager Pick-up applications at Izaak Walton League 889 Hwy F-36 W.,Newton after 1pm.

ATLAS HYDRAULICS IS looking to add Full-Time, 1st and 2nd shift Manufacturing Positions. Starting wage $12.00 plus differential with competitive benefits including 401k and profit sharing. Please apply at 1801 N. 19th Ave E. Newton, Iowa 50208.

WANTED PEARS. pick. 641-521-2504.

Will

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

CONSTRUCTION

PAINTING

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

MISCELLANEOUS

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

Oe BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

EDUCATION-TUTORING

EXPERIENCED TEACHER tutoring in reading, using accredited program for struggling readers. After school hours. References available.

641-521-3941

Total actual

Budget

(c)

(d)

44,709

59,885

0

0

44,709

59,885

0

0

274,079

221,043

41,559

38,202

1,129

1,020

24,021

14,250

92,135

57,504

219,301

175,509

0

0

0

0

4,751

0

701,684

567,413

49,452

59,177

47,420

69,504

0

0

55,917

13,555

0

24,332

52,126

43,119

197,217

196,711

0

0

402,132

406,398

141,470

0

543,602

406,398

0

0

0

0

141,470

543,602

406,398

77,831

158,082

161,015

375,820

294,415

670,235

645,035

456,071

372,246

828,317

806,050

$0

held in non-budgeted internal service funds;

$0

$0

held in Private Purpose Trust Funds and

$0

Indebtedness at June 30, 2015 General obligation debt

$0 Other long-term debt

$0

Revenue debt

$0 Short-term debt

$0

$74,103 General Obligation Debt Limit

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

641-791-1127 Hiring part-time CNA's All Shifts Starting wage $12.10/hr.

Please apply in Person

WANT TO buy geologists hammer. 641-792-1666.

held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations.

TIF Revenue debt

Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

2130 West 18th St. South Newton, IA 50208

WANTED

402,132 80,251

Expenditures/And other financing uses

Attic fans & ventilation

BICYCLE

Excess revenues and other sources over (under) Beginning fund balance July 1, 2014

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

$1,065,523

Low Monthly Rate Advertised for One Month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online!! $84 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

For More Information, (641)792-3121 ext. 6542

4B |

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Short on Cash?

If you are interested in making some extra cash we have the PERFECT opportunity for you.

Route packages available Make Approx. $200 every 4 weeks.

Only 5 days a Week NO Weekends NO Holidays NO Collections Great Exercise

Call today for details

NEWTON

DAILY NEWS 641-792-5320

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for a month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser and online! $60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 6542.

FOR SALE

1950 JOHN Deere B with new tires and tubes, both front & rear, excellent condition $3,850. Firm. Cash only. 641-236-4458.

72”X80 SINGLE patio door $75., 36” aluminum ins.

Storm door $35., electrical box with 14 breakers $125.

641-417-9815.

SNOW BLOWER Easkine 61”, 2 stage hydraulic driven, fits any skid steer.

641-791-1629.

HORSE COLLAR $15., 11 vintage dresser scarves, assorted sizes $10., Philco floor model radio, walnut case, works $125., 28” round wicker coffee table $15., 2 card tables, 33x33, garage sale quality $10., 10” vase line glass, open rose bowl $8., 48” metal CD stand $5. 792-8017.

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

RENTALS

COSTUME JEWELRY, 35+ pieces, bracelets, necklaces and earrings $20. Child's metal desk type telephone, red, 1950's era $8., metal toy sink & stove, 10” tall x 11” wide x 7” deep $20. set, child folding card table $10., Fisher Price table & 2 chairs 25” x 25” $20., vintage wood doll bed $10., Fenton 2 powder blue dishes $10. each.

641-275-7600.

LADIES WEDDING ring set in box, gave over $1,400. asking $500. size 7 or 7 ½. Trailer hitch off of Chev. Lum., used very little. Make offer. 641-5211766.

LEBEDA ELEGANCE queen size mattress, great shape $50. 641-792-0123 or 641-521-9160.

2 BEDROOM Apartment.

Stove, refrigerator and water furnished. Laundry Facilities. References and deposit.

641-792-3449.

GRINDER/SLICE, 5 cups. $5. 641-521-8450.

IOWA HAWKEYES large drinking glass $15. Dale Earnhardt Jr 1:64 collectible cars $12/each.

1940's Hull USA A50 White Pottery Pitcher $45. Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $40 for set.

515-313-7803.

BEST BUILT 8x16' building on skids, roll top 6' door, vinyl siding, 6x6” oak skids $2,200. Firm. Cash only. 641-236-4458.

LARGE ROASTER Club hammered alum. $10. 641521-8450.

TWO DEWALT cordless batteries, 18 volt, two chargers, drill went bad.

515-971-9276.

SOME MISC. items for making stained glass items. 641-521-5818.

SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment in Colfax. Newly updated. $565 per month.

Onsite laundry. Pets allowed with additional deposit with $25 monthly fee.

For more information, please call 515-205-1415.

CHICKEN SHED $400.

641-521-2632.

ANKER ANTIQUE sewing machine. $50. 641-5212632.

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

641-792-4000.

RENTALS

LIMITED TIME OFFER $100 Off 1 st Month Rent & 13th Month Free 1 Bedroom Apartments Starting $425 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $465 Houses Starting at $500 Easy Keep Management 641-792-3443 NEWER 2BR MOBILE home. Stove, refrigerator, quiet location. References. $455 mo. 641-792-4388.

NEW HERMES engraving machine, 3 fonts of letters, some engraving plastic, desk name plate stands & other misc. items, corner shaped desk. $375. 515210-1049.

MACHINE SHED, 24' long gliders for 12' doorways $80. each or $150. for both. 300 gallon gas barrel with stand, great condition $125. Large dog house on skids, with 3 separate compartments for large dogs $200. 12' wood door $100. each. Pick-up tool boxes $40. each. All items Firm.

Cash only. 641-236-4458.

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

1 & 2 bdrm units Priced $490-$620 $250 security deposit Pet Friendly (some restrictions) W/D Hookups Central Air Dishwasher Private covered Patio or Balcony with storage Laundry Facility onsite (641)792-6939 EHO

forestview@perryreid.com

1&2 BR apts in Newton and Grinnell.

2&3 BR apts in Baxter.

Rent based on income Onsite laundry. No pets 877-932-1132 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com CLEAN 2BR house in Newton with garage and basement. Appliances furnished. No Pets/Smoking. $600 mo. Plus deposit.

641-521-1041.

AUTOMOTIVE

1984 PRAIRIE Schooner 5th wheel camping trailer, 32 feet, good tires, needs work, used once. $1,200.

792-4334.

Need a warm and fuzzy?

Find your new pet in the classifieds.

C.N.A. & C.M.A. Openings: Part-time or Full-time, Evening or Overnight Shifts Part-time Weekend Receptionist/Concierge - Job Sharing Available Full-time Cook

EMPLOYMENT

Make Some Extra Cash!

The Jasper County Advertiser has a Motor Route Opening • 1 Day per Week • No Holidays

ROUTES AVAILABLE Route 727 135 Papers S 3rd Ave E E 22nd St S E 23rd St S S 5th Ave E S 7th Ave E E 20th St S E 21st Pl St S S 8th Ave E

135 Papers S 12th Ave W W 15th St S W 16th St S S 10th Ave W Cherry Hills Dr W 18th St S S 15th Ave W W 17th St S

or stop by 214 1st Ave. E., Newton

EMPLOYMENT

Get Some CASH in a

Route 750

Call Today!! 641-792-5320

EMPLOYMENT

delivering for the

Jasper County Advertiser Route 749

Route 764

Route 725

Route 714

66 Papers W 15th St S S 13th Ave W S 15th Ave W S 16th Ave W W 15th St Pl S W 14th St S 122 Papers E 15th St S E 14th St S E 13th St S S 9th Ave E S 10th Ave E S 11th Ave E S 12th Ave E

Route 763

78 Papers W 12th St S W 13th St S S 12th Ave W S 14th Ave W S 15th Ave W S 16th Ave W

125 Papers W 9th St S W 8th St S W 7th St S S 17th Ave W S 15th Ave W

130 Papers S 14th Ave W S 13th Ave W S 12th Ave W W 9th St S W 6th St S

Route 746 144 Papers E 8th St S E 9th St S E 10th St S E 12th St S S 8th Ave E S 10th Ave E

A dvertiser Jasper County

CALL FOR DETAILS. CALL 641-792-5320 TODAY!

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015 | 5B

CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Now accepting CNA applications.

1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

116 horsepower. ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds. Water cooled. Shaft drive.

14,400+ one owner miles.

Owner's manual, Honda repair manual, and original magazine articles from 1983. Very good condition and very well maintained.

Ready to cruise. $3200 cash only. 641 521 5809.

PRICE REDUCED - 2014 ARCTIC Cat ATV XL550.

Only 71 miles. Includes 3k lb winch, rare tungsten metallic color.

Always stored indoors.

Cost $11,200 new.

Asking $7,200. 641-990-9369

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.

2002 DODGE Stratus ES107,000 miles, power seats, locks, and windows. $3,100. Call 641-751-7050

2001 BUICK Lesabre, 118 K, no rust, looks & runs great, everything works $4,650. Firm. Cash only.

641-236-4458.

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

Can be seen in Newton.

Call 715-891-1500 or 970290-9135. $4,950. or best offer!

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

641-792-0860 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Job # 16-A07

Instructor, Culinary Arts Job # 16-F15

Newton Campus/Newton, IA For more information/details go to: https://jobs.dmacc.edu

Local Insurance Agency in need of

Temporary help

• Flexible Hours • Start as soon as possible • Personal Insurance License required.

• Hourly Rate based on experience

EEO/AA

Contact Dave at 641-792-7509

Central College has an opening for a full-time, benefits eligible

Central College has an opening for a full-time, benefits eligible

join our award winning Dining Services team! This position is part of a team that is responsible for preparing meals for our students menu while following recipes and maintaining a clean kitchen. Dependability, strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast past environment are desired. Benefits include: Health/Dental/Life insurance, generous paid time off, tuition reduction, access to some college events/facilities and more!

This position is part of a small team that is responsible for cleaning various academic, residential and administrative support facilities.

Dependability, strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast past environment are desired. Benefits include: Health/Dental/Life Insurance, paid time off, tuition reduction, access to some college events/facilities and more.

Questions? contact:

We are a Skilled Nursing Facility known for the excellent care we provide.

We are looking for a quality CNA for the evening shift that will work 24 hrs per week....Could this be you?

Apply in person or send resume to: nelsonmanor@hotmail.com For questions call and ask for Dayle 1500 1st Ave E • Newton, IA 50208

Now accepting RN/LPN applications.

We are a Skilled Nursing Facility known for the excellent care we provide.

We are looking for a quality nurse for the evening shift that will work 24 hrs per week....Could this be you?

Apply in person or send resume to: nelsonmanor@hotmail.com For questions call and ask for Dayle 1500 1st Ave E • Newton, IA 50208

We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

• 2 Full-Time/1 Part-Time CNA - Evening shift 2-10 • Dietary Aide - Full-Time & Part-Time • RN - Care Facility, Part-Time Days • Care Attendant - PRN • Life Enrichment Coordinator - Full-Time Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation!

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to: Brenda Colvin, Administrator Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 E-mail bcolvin@elimcare.org www.elimcare.org Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

Shifts are from 5-1:30 P.M., Monday - Friday

Human Resources 641-628-7681

Questions? contact: Pady Bandstra 641-628-7681

Apply Today! www.central.edu/jobseekers/

Apply Today! www.central.edu/jobseekers/

Due to growth Caleris has immediate

Inbound Customer Service Support Openings

DRIVERS- $7500 SIGNING BONUS CLASS A CDL NEEDED! • Regional Routes with More Home Time • Weekends OFF!!

• GUARANTEED PAY & $60k FIRST YEAR!!!

• Medical Benefits on DAY 1!

• Profit Sharing*401k + match

Visit our Job Fair:

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10th, 3-8pm McLane Company 1821 SE Hulsizer Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021 The McLane Company is one of the nation’s leading distribution and logistics companies with 37 distribution facilities nationwide. All loads dispatch and return to Des Moines, IA Loads are 16-24 hours long, & run Mon-Fri.

Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Call Now! 507-321-1422

Astrograph

The Libra lunar influence brings a collaborative spirit to the day’s events. This air-sign aspect also adds some muchneeded levity to the Scorpio sky. Everything does not have to be intense. It could go that way if you choose to take it in that direction, but know that intensity is optional. If you’re willing to look for it, there will be a light version to try on.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 9). Put your nickels in the slot machine of life this month -jackpot! This likely will come in the form of love you’ll want to celebrate all year. December requires a serious and shrewd approach to work. You’re

favored to win a contest in February. Creative endeavors bring like-minded friends into your world in May. Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 16, 33, 28 and 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You won’t win alone. It will take a team, or at the very least a cheerleader. Who is on your side? Reach out to that person.

And if you don’t feel like you have that person in your life, it’s time to start searching for him or her.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some things, truly and thankfully, are none of your

JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

JELD-WEN, Doors Divisions now JELD-WEN, Inc. Inc. Windows WindowsandDivision is now are accepting accepting applications for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift applications for full-time 2nd shift production positions production positions. These are direct hire positions These are direct hire positions working for an innovative working for an innovative and forward thinking company. and forward thinking company. Applicants should be Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious and dependable, conscious and uses safetly safety oriented.quality Our skilled workforce stateoriented. of the artOur skilled workforce useshigh statequality of the JELD-WEN art equipment to produce equipment to produce vinyl high quality JELD-WEN vinyl windows andpre-hang patio doors windows, patio doors, exterior, interior and doorsto serve to servethe theMidwestern, Midwestern,Southern, Southern,and andWestern Westernmarkets. markets.

We offer offer the thefollowing following benefits benefits to to our ourfull-time full-time employees: employees: We • Wages up to $14.16/hr for general entry level positions • Wages up to $14.16/hour for general entry level postions • Advancement opportunities to higher skilled positions Advancement ••2nd and 3rd shiftopportunities premium payto higher skilled positions 2nd anddiscounts 3rd shift premium pay ••Employee Employee discounts ••Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) ••401(k)

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Full time evenings

with rotating weekend shifts Starting at $12.50/hr.

150 HIRING BONUS

$

Do you possess the following skills?

• Multi-tasking and good organization skills • Ability to communicate professionally

We Provide Training!

Caleris offers a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid sick, vacation, & personal time.

Casual dress and fun environment

• 401(k)

If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window or If you Division, are intereste in in joining theatJELD-WEN Window Team, Doors apply person either JELD-WEN apply in locationperson at820 911Industrial IndustrialAve. Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112.

Grinnell or 911 Industrial Ave., Grinnell, 50112.aInsafe orderworking to ensureenvironment, a safe working In order Iowa to ensure a preenvironment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. employment drug screen is required.

EOE EOE business. You’re so glad that you’re not the judge and jury in today’s complicated situation. You’re not even sure you want to form a private opinion!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Not everyone knows the right thing to say like you do. Even so, saying the right thing only helps inside the moment. Beyond the moment, what really matters is (SET ITAL) doing (END ITAL) the right thing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Maybe you didn’t want to play this game, but now it’s on, and you’re in it -- so give it your best shot. You’ll give the competition a run for their money.

In return, your opponent will give you the motivation to succeed.

CALL NOW

641-791-5060 403 West 4th St N. Newton, IA

Apply online today at www.caleris.com to interview and find out more!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Big things will grow very, very slowly. Therefore, don’t be surprised if that growth is imperceptible these days. Keep the faith. It may feel delusional at this point, and that’s fine. Allow yourself to be deluded.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

There’s a lot that goes into handling your valuables with care and it will take up a good part of the day. You may come away from it wondering if your material possessions are really worth all this effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You once made a room in your heart for a special someone who doesn’t happen to be around these days. The room is still there and the door can be unlocked at any moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While trying your best, you’ll attract some praise, some criticism and some blank faces from those who either don’t understand or don’t notice what you’re doing. Don’t do it for them. Do it for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s important to make a plan, even though things rarely work out as planned. The mindset that comes sitting down and plotting out specific projections will be powerful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A relationship has pros and cons for sure, but they don’t need to be weighed against each other right now. It wouldn’t be fair. The scale is

broken today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ll be in a profoundly curious mood all day, particularly on subjects of philosophy, society and the human condition.

Bonus: Poetic notions will form in your psyche, worthy of acting on at a later date.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You are perceptive on many levels now. Close your eyes and quiet your heart. Can you feel the psychic hug someone is giving you? There’s more where that came from.

COPYRIGHT 2015 CREATORS.COM

6B |

Sports

www.newtondailynews.com | Monday | Nov. 9, 2015

Hedrick Continued from Page 1B “Just another day’s work,” NCMP head coach Sarah Patterson said of Hedrick’s 2015 state meet performance.

“I yelled more when she was swimming the 200 than I did during the butterfly. By the time the butterfly race came, I knew she was going to win it. I just knew she was because knowing her for four years and watching her, I knew she had it. She was so confident.”

Patterson said she and assistant coach Chris Forsyth talked about how they wanted Hedrick to approach the 200.

She said she talked to Hedrick about it Friday.

“It was a bonus event for her. We wanted her to do her best in the race. It didn’t matter what place she got in it as long as she swam well. Sam already knew all this when I talked to her, which shows how mature she is as a competitor,” Patterson said. “After that race, she could focus on the fly. She went out strong, finished second and set a school record.”

Hedrick said she knew Southeast Polk senior Allyssa Fluit was the class of the field in the 200 freestyle race. Fluit has the state record, and even though the pair’s regional times were separated by a little more than a second, Fluit would be faster in Saturday’s race.

“She’s really fast. I concentrated on staying with the girl in Lane 3 (Waukee’s Emily Baeth), and when she faded, I pushed forward,” Hedrick said. “I swam my race. By the third 50, I knew it was time to crank it down and go for it.”

When Hedrick powered to her state championship in the butterfly race, she touched a full second in front of second-place finisher Grace Snyder, a junior from Ames. Snyder’s time was 56.56 seconds

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Finally, the smile came from NCMP senior Samantha Hedrick as she gazed up at the scoreboard following her school-record swim to capture the 2015 100-yard butterfly state championship Saturday in Marshalltown. NCMP plans to swim for the University of Nebraska next year.

to Hedrick’s 55.01, which put her in line for consideration for All-American status.

Hedrick gave NCMP its first state championship since 1977 when Debbie Ferguson won the 100 breaststroke in 1:13.93.

“After finishing second last year and and sixth as a sophomore, it was a great feeling when I stepped up on top of the podium,” Hedrick said.

“I never found the purpose of setting goals until my junior year. I knew if I was going to achieve what I wanted, I needed to set the goal and work for it. It all paid off to-

day.”

Leading off the NCMP 200 freestyle relay at state, Hedrick had the opportunity to lower her own school-record in the 50 freestyle. She did — 24.09 seconds — leading the Aquagirls to a 12thplace finish in a season’s best time of 1:39.70.

The same pattern came in the 400 freestyle relay as Hedrick had the leadoff 100-yard leg, lowering her own school record to 52.07 seconds. The NCMP relay team ended up 12th at state in a season’s best time of 3:39.53.

“Swimming with Hannah

Aquagirls Continued from Page 1B

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Taking a dive is NCMP sophomore Morgann Eide as she competes in Friday’s state diving meet. Eide was the first NCMP diver to compete at state since 2011. She finished 27th in her first state meet, performing five dives before bowing out.

Jenkins posted a 25.40 in the third leg while Rhoads had a 25.10-second anchor leg as the Aquagirls won their heat in 1 minute, 39.70 seconds. It was just off school-record time, which is 1:39.08.

NCMP finished 12th overall in the 200 freestyle relay event.

It was the final race of the high school careers of Jenkins and Rhoads. Jenkins had competed in four consecutive state swim meets and Rhoads was in her third straight state meet.

“It was a lot of fun this year at state with my teammates by my side and my family supporting me,” Rhoads said. “We went out after it in the relay. Having Sydney, who is my best friend, swimming the same relay with me was a great way to finish the season.”

“There’s a lot of mixed emotions,” Jenkins said. “It really hasn’t hit me yet that I’m not going to swim again. Like Hannah said, it was great way to finish the season with a season’s-best time for our relay team.”

Myers took over the anchor leg of the NCMP 400 freestyle relay in the regional meet in which the foursome posted its season’s best time. She anchored the relay at the state meet following Hedrick, junior Sarah Prendergast and sophomore Madeline Webb.

Hedrick led off with a school-record 100-yard split to end her four straight state meet and career for NCMP. Prendergast and Webb competed in their first state meet.

“It was really fun. To have my senior year end at the state meet was amazing,” Myers said. “It had always been a goal of mine to swim at state, and it was never attainable until this year. I had been a distance swimmer for three years. I really improved this year in the sprint races, which put me on the relay.”

The NCMP 400 relay team shaved off some time off its best

(Rhoads) and Sydney ( Jenkins) on the 200 as seniors was great. We all felt Alexis (Stout) stepped up and did really well,” Hedrick said. “It was good to go out like this.

I swam with three underclassmen in the 400 relay and it was great. It will be a whole different story for the team next year and that’s a good thing.”

Hedrick has been swimming since she was 4 with her mother as her recreational team and club team coach in Pella. Reaching high school, Hedrick came to Newton to swim on the Newton/Col-

time of the season, taking 12th in 3:39.53. The two relays scored 10 points each for the team, which placed 12th with 37 points.

Ames ran away with the team championship with 355 points.

Pleasant Valley finished second with 197.5 points. There were 33 teams competing in the 2015 state meet.

“The relays were outstanding for us,” NCMP head coach Sarah Patterson said. “There’s been years we’ve gotten to state and just held steady on times or even added time. Today, we dropped time on both of them which is amazing.”

fax-Mingo/Pella Aquagirls’ high school swim team.

“It has been fun swimming with a diverse group of girls.

Newton really welcomed us here and this team has such a great family atmosphere,” Hedrick said. “My freshman year, I felt I made an impact on the team, but then I didn’t have as good of a sophomore season.

Last year, I knew if I really wanted to compete as a swimmer, I had to bear down on it.”

Hedrick admitted she had looked at the NCMP record board on the Newton YMCA wall, and setting the goal of having her name up there on as many of the events as she could. NCMP has two sets of school records — meters for races at home and yards for racing at other pools.

Hedrick finished her fouryear career as an Aquagirl holding seven individual records — 200-yard freestyle-1:51.60, 200-meter freestyle- 2:09.24, 50-yard freestyle-24.09 seconds, 100-yard butterfly-55.01 seconds, 100-meter butterfly-1:04.15, 100-yard freestyle-52.07, 100-meter freestyle-59.59. She is a member of six relay records.

“Sam winning the state championship is amazing.

I’m so happy for her. It is also good for our program. She put the Aquagirls big time on the map,” Patterson said. “It gives our team something to take with us, and hopefully it will motivate people to want to be back here at state next year.

“We’ve always told the girls at state they are representing us — NCMP Aquagirls — and Samantha represented us so well.”

Hedrick, a senior at Pella Community High School, said she will be signing a national letter of intent to swim for Nebraska in the next week or so.

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

Patterson said it was great to see the four seniors go out on their final swims at state.

“These guys really gelled. They are different ages and from different schools, but came together and wanted to do well at state. It was a great finish to the season,” Patterson said.

Newton/Colfax-Mingo/Pella had swimmer from those three schools along with Pella Christian and Prairie City-Monroe in 2015.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NCMP’s Sarah Prendergast is on the blocks ready to swim the second leg of the 400-yard relay race at the state meet Saturday while Madeline Webb, left, awaits her turn. The Aquagirls finished 12th in the state race at Marshalltown.