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County to participate in Central Iowa Workforce Development Board

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Properties along First Avenue West, including the former Hy-Vee building, were purchased by the Newton Community School District at Monday’s school board meeting.

School district purchases former Hy-Vee building

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News To continue with reconfiguration plans, two properties were purchased by the Newton Community School District at Monday’s school board meeting.

The first property at 1302 First Ave. W. or more commonly known as the former Hy-Vee West building, was purchased from GralnekDunitz for $260,000. The sec-

ond property is directly west of that property and contains three buildings with a purchase price of $180,000.

“I think there are multiple rational for this purpose. Number one would be an opportunity for the entities that are presently housed in this facility, which is Emerson Hough, would have a place to go,” Superintendent Bob Callaghan said. “It would provide a footprint on the community for our admin-

istration building and it would then provide access for this facility for any education need we have for any educational classrooms if the board so determined that we need more classrooms some time down the road.”

The purchase of the property will be paid with sales tax money.

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A 28E agreement was approved Monday for the Jasper County Supervisors to provide oversight of the workforce development system for Central Iowa Workforce Development Board. One of eight regional counties, Jasper County was the first to approve the appointment.

“With the spirit of law and it being a local chief elected official board, we have requested that Jasper County participate, as well as all of the other counties in the region, and have one board of supervisor as their representative for that board,” said Angie Arthur, executive director of the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board.

Other potential members include Boone, Dallas, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story and Warren counties.

The board was created by federal legislation to provide oversight for the workforce development system in Polk and surrounding counties and be responsible for programs for unemployed adults and

youth. A requirement for the board is to have a chief elected official.

Currently, Gov. Terry Branstad is the chief elected official of the board but a local representative was wanted from each of the participating counties.

“I really think it’s valuable to get representation from all of the counties, with Jasper County in particular,” Arthur said.

Also at the meeting, the supervisors approved the capital replacement local match funds for Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency after checking to see what it allotted for the year. As presented in a previous meeting, HIRTA plans to use the funds to purchase a new bus to be used in Jasper County and needed matching funds from those provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The capital replacement match funds total $19,986.

In other business, Mike Balmer was named to the Jasper County Board of Health.

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

VFW awards students for Americanism essays Six students receive awards, prize

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News The women of the VFW Post 1655 Ladies Auxiliary hosted its annual Americanism essay awards banquet for the top six elementary essay writers at the VFW Monday night.

Third and fourth grade students in the district were asked to participate in the annual event, which is designed to encourage the youth to think about their own patriotism as well as inform them on American history.

As part of a national VFW project, the essays had a 50 to 75 word limit for third-graders and 75 to 100 word limit for fourth-graders.

Participants were also instructed to put their name and information on the back side of the their essay to ensure anonymity.

The third-graders were encourage to write on the theme “I love America” and the fourth-graders on “Freedom — What it

Means to Me.” In the third-grade competition, Thomas Jefferson Elementary students Isaac Alexander received first place, Claire Breuer received second place and Emily Lyman received third place.

In the fourth-grade competition, Woodrow Wilson Elementary students Nathan Bouck received first place and Whitney Critchfield received second place.

Nolan Miage received third place, from Aurora Heights Elementary.

Students were awarded a certification and cash for each prize level.

“If it weren’t for the military, we probably wouldn’t have our freedom. My cousin is in the Marines, along with thousands of male and female privates. So if you like your freedom, thank a veteran or one of the many men and women who risk their lives to keep us free,” fourth-grade essay winner Bouck said.

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Kate Malott/Daily News Nolan Maige, Isaac Alexander, Claire Breuer, Whitney Critchfield, Emily Lyman and Nathan Bouck stand with VFW Post 1655 Ladies Auxiliary members Elsie Graham (left) and Dodie Waiksnis. The six students placed in the top three for both third and fourth grade essay participants on Americanism and patriotism and were given awards and prizes Monday night.

Auxiliary of Newton has been in existence since 1930 and has encouraged Americanism and patriotism in the young students and family participation since that time.

“I consider kids in those age groups to be sponges because they absorb all sorts of information,” Post 1655

Americanism Chairman Elsie Graham said. “It’s an important time for them to learn and they often time doesn’t get those values at home.”

VFW Post 1655 Ladies Auxiliary members Graham, along with president Dodie Waiksnis, Rose Butler and Sandra Clark took part in organizing the event.

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“Issac, Claire and Emily did a great job and we’re so proud of them. We were also excited to get the opportunity to attend the banquet with them and their families.”

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

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Dryers work overtime as farmers harvest record, wet corn crop

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News PRAIRIE CITY — The dull hum of the propane-powered grain dryers can be heard around the clock at the Heartland Co-op on the southern edge of Prairie City these days.

Inside a grain deposit bay underneath the towering grain elevators, co-op grain operations specialist Matt Chizek preps a semi trailer hauling a load of corn over two steel grates. He tells Phil Foertsch, co-op assistant location manager, that the grain is sitting at a 17-18 percent moisture level.

Despite the wet weather, Heartland specialists are optimistic Iowa farmers will be near records with the 2014 corn harvest. The state is looking forward to a bumper crop this year.

Heartland Co-op in the Prairie City location alone is forecast to have 1.6 million bushels of corn come through its elevators.

But co-op location manager Jeff Jones said it’s possible Heartland could see 1.7 million corn bushels by the end of harvest.

For comparison, Heartland processes 1.2 million bushels of corn in an average year plus 600,000 bushels of soybeans.

With that amount of corn expected to come in, the issue of bushel space at area co-ops is rising. Jones said from day Mike Mendenhall/Daily News to day there may be a shift in Heartland Co-op Grain Operations Specialist Matt Chizek empties a semiwhich area co-op farmers will truck full of corn into the elevator recently in Prairie City. Heartland’s Prairie City location is forecast to take in 1.6 million bushels of corn this season, have to take their grain. agronomists say Iowa’s bumper corn crop leaving the fields with a highThe problem for farmers and but er-than-usual moisture content. co-ops alike is the grain’s moisture level. Jones said all Jasper County co-ops are experienc- surplus. On-farm storage avail- 14 percent moisture level, and ing a similar problems. There is ability was at 83 percent ad- Jasper County farmers, Jones too much wet grain coming in equate to surplus as of Nov. 2. said, are bringing in corn with and not enough drying power.

“You can only use so much 17 to 25 percent moisture conHeartland in Prairie City is space because you have to be tent. open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but able to dry the corn,” Jones said.

The USDA reports 64 perthey have had to close early a “At the same time, if you get cent of Iowa’s corn corp has few days this season due to lack too far behind your dryers will been harvested as of Nov. 2 of storage space. never catch back up. We use with one-quarter of the harvest “The crop is coming in very what ever space we can to ac- completed in the last week. Dewet, so they’re going to loose commodate the farmers, and at spite the moisture, 76 percent some income from having to the same time we have to make of Iowa’s corn crop is rated in dry the crop down,” Jones said. it work for us, too.” good to excellent condition.

“You can’t take 100,000 bushWith the bumper crop, corn In western Jasper County, el per day and be able to dry prices are the other issue facing 70 to 75 percent of the corn is 40,000 and not run out of space Iowa farmers. Jones said market out of the fields according to to put the wet corn.” rates have rebounded a bit from Heartland officials. Farmers are Depending on the moisture pre-season levels, but they are still nearly two weeks behind level of the grain, Heartland’s still well below last year’s prices. schedule, but with the recent Prairie City location can pro- In 2013, corn averaged approxi- dry weather Jones said Heartcess from 1,800 to 3,000 bush- mately $6.50 per bushel. This land is seeing a return to norels per hour. Jones said farm- year, farmers are getting an av- mal pace for corn and soybean ers are having to face a choice erage price of $3.30 per bushel. harvest. this season. They can either put Jones points out the average “It’s not like it was 20 years their corn into bins wet and market price changes from hour ago where it takes 4-6 weeks to risk spoilage before getting it to to hour, dipping as low as $2.90 get the crop out of the field,” market or they can dry it them- per bushel earlier this year.

Jones said. “They can get the selves.

The wet crop will also be a crop out in a couple weeks beThe United States Depart- hindrance to profitability. With cause of the size of the comment of Agriculture also reports propane and natural gas prices bines and the size of the trucks a few elevators running short high farmers are averaging 4 to hauling the crop if they’ve got on storage space during the 5 cents per bushel to dry down proper weather.” latest Iowa Crop Progress and incoming grain. It cost farmCondition report released Nov. ers 45 cents per bushel to take 3. Statewide, off-farm storage is corn moisture 10 version percent.IA, 6.611 xContact IA-66110-NEWT0-MARS0-NONE-NONE, base down creative 4.5, GZBBCJIQNU, Mike Mendenhall at ratednumber at 89 percent adequate to Grain should be stored with a of papers 1 mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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In Brief Kaisand joins American Angus Association Tylia Kaisand, of Kellogg, recently became a new member of the American Angus Association.

The American Angus Association, with nearly 24,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more

than 17 million registered Angus.

The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records on individual animals to help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

Iowa Cattle Industry Convention approaches The Iowa Cattle Industry Convention will host its annaul convention and meeting Dec. 8-10 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conference Center, which will provide educational opportunity to all Iowa cattle producers on seedstock, cowcalf, backgrounders and feeders as well as a sold-out trade show.

Convention keynote speakers include Brett Stuart, a founding partner of Global AgriTrends; Cameron Bruett, JBS USA Chief Sustainability Officer; Susan Forsell, McDonald’s USA Vice President-S ustainabilit y ; Maggie Monast, Environmental Defense Fund Senior Policy Analyst; and Sara Place, Oklahoma State University Assistant Professor of Sustainable Beef

Cattle Systems.

Three ICA policy committees will also meet on Tuesday to discuss issues regarding beef products, cattle production and business issues.

Registration for the three-day convention is $75 for those who register by Dec. 1. This includes convention meals and entertainment. After Dec. 1, the cost goes up to $125. A new daily registration option with meals and entertainment is also available this year.

Program and registration materials are available at www.iacattlemen.org, or call the ICA 515-296-2266.

The Holiday InnDes Moines Airport has special room pricing for the Iowa Cattle Industry Convention with reservations made

by Nov. 23.

State funds available for water quality projects Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey is encouraging eligible groups to apply for grants to support projects that will improve water quality in the state. Approximately $830,000 is available through the Watershed Improvement Review Board to support qualifying projects.

Funds are available to local watershed improvement committees, soil and water conservation districts, public water supply utilities, county conservation boards, cities and counties and are typically matched with other funds Projects eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, those addressing agricultural runoff and drainage, flood prevention, stream bank erosion, municipal

discharge, storm water runoff, unsewered communities, industrial discharge and livestock runoff.

Each project can request up to $250,000 in funding.

Potential applicants should review the RFA in full at www.iowaagriculture.gov to make sure their proposal qualifies.

All applications are due on Dec. 29 and will be reviewed in January 2015, when grant recipients will be announced by the Watershed Improvement Review Board.

Application materials can be downloaded from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship website.

To receive more information or ask questions, contact Jerry Neppel at 515-281-3599.

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School Board Continued from Page 1A Hy-Vee, a 20,000 square foot building. Along with that building and its 3.49 acres, a second piece of land was donated to the district. The land, which is located directly northeast of the building, is 1.89 acres and has no buildings.

The two properties are located next to the district’s transportation center, and will create a new atmosphere for Newton’s west gate entrance. The property that houses three buildings will see two of the buildings demolished, leaving the third 2,050 square foot building for renovation. It could possibility to house AEA. “We looked at several locations in the Newton area.

The locations that met that 20,000 square foot threshold were small. This is good shell of a property for us,” Callaghan said.

Jack Suttek, maintenance supervisor gave an update on the initial asbestos report for Berg Middle School.

For testing alone, the district will pay Ames Environmental $2,910 to tell if and how much asbestos is present and where it needs cleaned up. Suttek said there are 85 areas to be sampled but that there is no known asbestos, only suspected asbestos in items that are known to possibly contain in the time period it was produced.

“We feel that a $2,900-$3,000 cost to analyze all of these areas is well worth it because of the vast amount of coverage,” Andy Elbert, board president said.

In other business: • A new food service truck was purchased from Freightliner of Des Moines for $59,684.

• Two-way radios and an upgrade to the current transportation communications system was approved and purchased from Electronic Engineering Co. for $28,685.

• A used pickup truck was purchased for $21,681 from Noble All American to be used as a new technology vehicle.

• Five students and their chaperon, Karla Cazett, will travel to Minneapolis for the DECA 2014 Central Region Leadership Conference December 5-7.

• Callaghan along with several board members will attend the IASB Education Session on a Q&A Panel — Superintendent Evaluation: Compliance and Beyond.

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

Submitted Photo Carol Naeseth, center, treasurer of the Food Pantry located in Kellogg, receives checks from the Kellogg Lions members Jeannie Boettcher and Marilyn Berthelsen, who is also the chairman for the Food Pantry Board.

East Jasper County Food Pantry accepts donations Newton Daily News The East Jasper County Food Pantry board received donations from the Thrivent Financial Board of Jasper County, the Kellogg Lions Club, and A-Line in Kellogg at its Thursday board meeting.

Carol Naeseth, treasurer of the Food Pantry located in Kellogg, accepted checks from Kel-

logg Lions members Jeannie Boettcher and Marilyn Berthelsen, who is also the chairman for the Food Pantry Board. ALine matched the gross receipts from the recent Kellogg Lions Club pancake breakfast for a total donation of $1,736.

Naeseth also accepted a check in the amount of $1,236 from Thrivent, which is the share of the receipts from the concert in

Pumpkin characters

Iowa All-Academy Ball DES MOINES — The date has been announced for The Seventh Annual Iowa All-Academy Military Ball; an event recognizing Iowans currently enrolled in all five of the United States Military Academies, as well as honoring Iowa-based graduates of the acad-

Submitted Photo Temple Barton (left) and Harper Barton (right) are pictured with their winning entry from the Book Character Pumpkin contest.

The winning entry depicted the book “Frog and Toad Are Friends” by Arnold Lobel.

The girls made the entry with the help of their family. The winner was voted on by the public. They received the grand prize gift bag which included the DVD “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” and several books, popcorn and other treats. Every entry received a prize of paperback books.

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September. Five Jasper County food pantries — Newton Salvation Army, Baxter, Monroe, Prairie City and Kellogg — received funds from this fundraiser.

“These donations are especially welcome as we approach the holiday season at a time when the need is greater than ever. We appreciate them so very much. Thank you!” Berthelsen said.

emies who have gone on to serve our country.

The Iowa All-Academy Ball will be held on Dec. 27 at The Meadows Conference & Events Center in Altoona, and is open to all current students and graduates of any of the five United States Service Academies.

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Give thanks to our vets

By Chuck Grassley U.S. Senator

www.newtondailynews.com | Tuesday | Nov. 11, 2014

The 11th day of the 11th month is designated as Veterans Day. Communities across the nation celebrate and pay tribute to hometown heroes, too many of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Thanks to the sons and daughters who put their boots on the ground on the battlefield, Americans from all walks of life enjoy the blessings of freedom more than two centuries after the birth of a new nation.

And just one week after Election Day, Nov. 11 reminds us to remember the sacrifices so many men and women in uniform have made to uphold freedoms of life and liberty, freedoms that we can’t afford to take for granted. Free elections are key to a free society. Voting is a civil right and a civic duty.

The ballot box gives voters a direct voice in government. It represents one of the most fundamental checks on our system

of self-government.

Our nation’s veterans put their lives on the line to secure America from tyranny and terrorism. Our charters of freedom and promise of prosperity unite Americans across regional, cultural, socio-economic and political boundaries. The midterm elections put Washington on notice. The public is tired of dysfunction.

It’s time to lead and get to work on the people’s business, especially when it comes to supporting more than 21 million military veterans. Recall in 2008, then President-elect Obama vowed to the nation’s wounded warriors during his transition to the Oval Office that he would make the “VA a leader of national health care reform so that veterans get the best care possible.”

Unfortunately, we now know a disgraceful culture within the sprawling veterans health care system let down our veterans.

Whistleblowers at the VA medical facility in Phoenix exposed a system of corruption in which timely access to care was compromised, patient appointment records were falsified and accountability was flatly ignored.

Congress sent bipartisan legislation to the President’s desk to help fix the systemic flaws that put veterans on hold, putting their diagnosis, treatment and care on the back burner.

The reforms passed by Congress aimed to improve accountability by making it easier to fire people for poor performance on the job and give veterans more options for care by allowing them to receive treatment from private doctors. This should just be the beginning of ongoing oversight with other legislative fixes as needed. For instance, I have urged the Veterans Affairs secretary not to allow employees to be assigned to long periods of paid leave as a result of the scandal that, in effect, result

in extended paid vacations. It lowers morale among the rest of the federal workforce and wastes hard-earned tax dollars.

Veterans’ issues have a longstanding tradition of transcending political gridlock. Spending on veterans’ health care has nearly tripled since 2000 under presidents of both political parties. Lawmakers and the president must not forsake the promises made to the nation’s veterans. That includes providing every penny necessary to uphold these promises and making every penny count to uphold the trust with the taxpaying public.

The voters cast their ballots to restore a functioning government that works for the people.

Now Congress owes it to them to pass legislation that tackles the issues Americans are concerned about. And the President owes it to them to work in good faith with the new majority.

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Letters to the Editor

Grateful for support in recent election Rep. Dan Kelley Newton I wish Patrick Payton and his family my very best.

Also, I offer congratulations to my fellow elected officials in county, state and federal offices.

Make us proud, Senator Ernst Rob Humble Iowa City Senator Ernst, Congratulations on winning the Senate seat last week.

I spent the last several months advising my friends and family against supporting you in the election. I disagree with many of the positions you embraced in the course of your campaign.

Veterans not worth the dollars John J. Bury Media, Pa. The elections are over, back to business with Congress as they have many unsettled issues in need of attention. The VA scandal is still a priority for Congress to settle. Although the VA has made some progress toward veterans care and benefits improvements, it is not yet 100 percent thought out.

Our Congress needs transparency in bipartisanship and to be held accountable. A quote

by Theodore Roosevelt, “A man who is good enough to

I want to thank my campaign supporters, volunteers and donors.

You helped make our positive, issues-based campaign successful.

Most importantly, I’m grateful to you, the people of Jasper County, for your support in the recent election.

Newton and Jasper County’s comeback belongs to all of us. We

have a lot of work left to do, together. Let’s focus on quality jobs, strong schools and a healthy environment.

Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or independent, it’s my honor to serve as your Iowa State Representative. I’m accountable to you, and I simply thank you for your support.

That being said, you ran an effective operation, and for that you have my respect.

I want you to be a successful champion for Iowans while in Washington. I strongly urge you to support legislation promoting education, infrastructure and basic research. These are necessary economic investments backed by a great deal of data. I am confident you can make evidencebased decisions while serving in the Senate; in doing so you can

help ensure economic growth for Iowa and its people.

I wish you the best over the next six years. I am optimistic you can bring Iowa values to Washington. Expect to hear from me on a regular basis. ( Just ask your colleague Senator Grassley!) I know we won’t agree on everything, but I hope the two of us and the rest of the state can engage in constructive dialogue throughout your term.

Make us proud Senator Ernst.

shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.” We veterans need a square deal for survival and better quality of life, is it not too much to ask for? Many thousands of veterans are sick with PTSD and severe illnesses with little to no resolve.

The most critical of our veterans groups is the Vietnam war veteran. Tens of thousands continue to combat illnesses associated with the herbicide Agent Orange. The group of veterans mostly ignored by the VA are those who served at sea in that war known as Blue Water Navy, many are infected with Agent

Orange.

House Bill HR-543 is still active in Congress with more than 55 percent Congressional support it is stalled in the Veterans Affairs Committee.

Financial support for this Bill amounts to approximately $7 to 9 billion spread out over seven to 10 years, after that there will be none of us left.

We give hundreds of billions to foreign countries some of which hate us, yet not a dime to our veterans. What is wrong with this picture? It goes to show veterans are low priority.

Americans call your members of Congress demand they pass HR-543.

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The “Thank you for your service” we now say to veterans is starting to sound like the “God bless you” we say after you sneeze.

And w i t h V e t erans Day on Tu e s d a y , c o n - By Marc Dion sider c hanging the flow a little, particularly with the newer veterans of our most recent, confused wars.

When the newly returned warrior says he/ she is a veteran, apologize.

Tell him/her you’re sorry about that WMD lie. Tell him you’re sorry about the food stamp cuts.

Tell her you’re sorry there are no union jobs left in the county. Tell him you’re sorry that so much of the work out there is part-time.

Tell him you’re sorry the steel mill in his hometown closed 15 years ago. Tell her you’re sorry the auto plant is gone.

Tell him you’re sorry all the small farms in the county went under.

Tell her you’re sorry there’s heroin in her neighborhood, just like there was before she left.

Tell him you’re sorry that, if he can’t find a job, he may, some night, stand cold and hungry and homeless in front of a bank that has just finished its most profitable decade.

Tell her you’re sorry the politicians won’t stop talking about prayer in the schools and the threat of Sharia law in Montana.

Tell him you’re sorry there are more jail cells in the state than there are beds for people trying to kick Oxy. Tell her you’re sorry that, despite the uniform hanging in her closet, if she can’t find

a job and has to take welfare, to some people, she’s just trash.

Tell him you’re sorry that if he gets a job and it doesn’t pay enough to feed his kids, his EBT card means he’s a “taker” not a “maker.”

Tell her you’re sorry because, if her first name is “Shamika,” some white people will laugh at her. Tell him if his last name is “Rivera,” some non-Hispanic people will think he’s in America illegally. Tell him you’re sorry those same people didn’t give a damn how he got into Fallujah or if he ever got out.

Tell her you’re sorry the last business to open in her neighborhood was a payday loan place.

Tell him you’re sorry his mother got laid off while he was gone.

Tell her you’re sorry her brother overdosed.

Tell him you’re sorry his uncle got shot.

Tell him you’re sorry the dropout rate at his old high school is the same as it was before he left. Tell her you’re sorry the unemployment rate in her city is the same as before she left.

Tell him you’re sorry we spent his blood like a drunk throwing a $5 bill on a bar. Tell her you’re sorry we thought calling her “hero” while she was over there was enough.

Tell them you’re sorry we didn’t think about it more, didn’t love their lives a little more, tell them you’re sorry we thought the American flag on the front porch was enough.

We had years to make build a better nation while they were gone and, instead, we argued about what Jesus would have wanted fifth graders to study in science class.

Tell ‘em you’re sorry.

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Obituaries Patricia J. Swank Nov. 7, 2014 A private family service for Patricia Joyce Swank will be at PenceR e e s e Funer al H o m e in Newton, with burial at the Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in

Rosemary Elizabeth Hulse Nov. 10, 2014 Rosemary Elizabeth Hulse, 72, of Mingo, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Broadl a w n s Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Mingo United Methodist Church in Mingo.

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Patricia’s name have been designated or to Skiff Hospice.

Patricia Joyce Swank, 78, the daughter of Earl Beintema and Irene (Price) Beintema, was born Nov. 19, 1935, near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County. She attended area schools, and was a high school graduate. On June 21, 1952, Patricia was united in marriage with Carroll Gene “Jim” Swank in Newton. She had devoted her life to

her family and friends.

Pat was employed as a teller for Jasper County Savings Bank and in the office at Newton Manufacturing.

Pat died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim on Oct. 25, 2014; two daughters, Debra in infancy and Carol McCartney; and two grandsons in infancy, James Douglas and Jeffrey Gene. Pat will be

missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Those left to honor Pat’s memory include her daughters, Cindy Rhoads (Randy) and Kim Guthrie ( John); her son Doug Swank (Teri); her eleven grandchildren; and twentyone great-grandchildren; a sister Virginia Wonders; a brother Bob Beintema; and her many friends. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. pencefh.com.

friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.

Memorials in Rosemary’s name may be left at the funeral home or at church on the day of the service. If mailing, please add, “Attn: Hulse Family” to the envelope.

Rosemary, the daughter of Leonard and Alice (Wieland) Cook, was born on Aug. 29, 1942, in California. She graduated from Mingo High School in 1960. She attended DMACC to become a dental assistant, and then later to get her nursing degree. She was

united in marriage with Larry Hulse on Sept.

3, 1960, in Newton.

She worked as a RN at Mercy Hospital for many years. Rosemary was an active member of the Mingo United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, researching genealogy, crocheting, working on church projects, and traveling. For 40 years, Rosemary and Larry hosted a Christmas sing-along in their home, which was attended by several family members and friends.

Rosemary is survived by her husband,

Larry Hulse of Mingo; three daughters, Linda (Lee) Johansen of West Union, Sandra (Wayne) Johnson of Johnston and Carrie ( Jake) Schaefer of Waterloo; her six grandchildren, Lucas Johansen, Landon Johansen, Jessica Johnson, Keagan (Kayla) Johnson, Sawyer Schaefer and Spencer Schaefer; her great-granddaughter, Lillian Elizabeth Johansen; three sisters; and her Mingo United Methodist Church family.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents.

History program is Wednesday

Anita Johnson Nov. 9, 2014 Anita Johnson, 89, of Newton, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

A time celebrating Anita’s life will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends during this time.

day at the museum, 1700 S. 15th Ave. W. in Newton. Pack a lunch and learn some facts about the county’s past.

This event is free and open to the public.

• Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will meet at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Centre for Arts and Artists in Newton. Members will gather for a trip to Nick Klepinger’s studio in Reasnor. Following the program the members will return to Newton and have a short business meeting and dinner at the Pizza Ranch. This will be the last meeting for 2014.

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

• Jasper County Soil & Water monthly meeting will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the USDA Service Center, 709 First Ave. W. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton, for lunch and a program titled “Our Trip to Germany” by David and Linda Stolper. Anyone interested in the program or in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest for lunch. For information or to make a reservation for lunch, call Margie Criswell at 641521-9482. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

• Newton Class of 1961 will meet at noon Wednesday at Pizza Ranch in Newton. All class members and guests are welcome to attend for lunch and conversation.

• Battlefield of the Mind women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners support group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Principles for Life single moms’ group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. Kids program available.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Prairie City Masonic Lodge.

• Jasper County Community Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the YMCA in Newton.

• Baxter Community Blood Drive will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at Baxter Community School lunchroom, 202 E. State St. • TOPS Iowa 254 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

Girls Day Out

Creations with a Twist at the library Local authors Lori Lebada, of Baxter, and Tami Bergeson, of Newton, will have a book signing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Newton Public Library. Books will be available to purchase.

Refreshments will be served. For more information contact the library at 641-7924108.

Jasper County Historical Museum Executive Director Ken Barthelman will be presenting “History’s Mysteries — Jasper County Style” at noon Wednes-

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • A 10-year-old juvenile is charged with assault and second-degree harassment after authorities were called to the 600 block of East 12th Street North at 3 p.m. Saturday. Officers

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DEAR ABBY: I had weight-loss surgery three years ago. I am down 100 pounds and feel great. I’m new in the dating game and wonder if I’m supposed to disclose that I was previously 100 pounds overweight. Is it any of their business, or do I not address the topic? — LESS OF ME IN CALIFORNIA DEAR LESS: I don’t think your health history needs to be announced right from the “git-go.” As people date, get to know each other, become comfortable and eventually intimate, more and more information is revealed. When it’s appropriate to discuss it, you will know.

DEAR ABBY: I am a widower and am dating a divorcee. We have been together for about 18 months.

She says she loves me and wants to get married. I like her and enjoy her company, but that is it. I also have no desire to marry, or live with anyone, again.

I would like to end it and let her continue in her search for a husband, but every time I try to do it she cries.

How can I tell her I am not the one?

— NOT THE ONE IN WISCONSIN DEAR NOT THE ONE: You and this lady have very different objectives. I assume that if she has burst into tears she has already gotten your message. My advice is instead of repeating it, to stop calling her.

However, if you feel that to achieve closure there must be a face-to-face conversation, approach it with a large box of tissues in your hand and repeat what you have written to me.

DEAR ABBY: For the first time, I am hosting my nephew and his fam-

ily for Thanksgiving. I abhor texting and any electronic amusements that deter face-to-face family communication. I need to know the best way to explain — before they arrive — that it is not allowed in my home.

— HOSTESS WITH RULES IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR HOSTESS WITH RULES: Transmit your message the old-fashioned way. Call and tell them your wishes so they’ll have plenty of time to make other plans if they feel unable to comply with your “house rules.” It will also give you enough time to invite other guests in the event that your nephew and his family are so addicted to their electronics that they can’t comfortably abide by your wishes.

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DES MOINES — Authorities say multiple fire departments are battling a blaze at an auto parts store in Des Moines.

Sgt. Brandon Bracelin, public information officer for the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office, says the fire near the intersection of Interstate 80 and 35 was reported Monday afternoon. About six fire departments were actively trying to contain the fire as of 6 p.m. Bracelin says one person has been injured and was sent to a hospital, but additional information was not available.

2 Iowa campus shut down after armed man entered room

FORT DODGE — Authorities say the lockdown of a community college campus in Fort Dodge was imposed after a student reported that an armed man had entered her dorm room. Iowa Central Community College officials lifted the lockdown around 6:15 p.m., a little less than three hours after it was imposed. Fort Dodge police said the student reported that several males entered her room while she and others were inside.

Iowa legislative leaders retain their positions The Associated Press DES MOINES — Republicans and Democrats are sticking with their leaders in the Iowa House and Senate.

House Republicans announced Monday that GOP members had elected Rep. Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, to continue in his role as House speaker. They also opted to keep Rep. Linda Upmeyer, of Clear Lake, as House majority leader and Rep. Matt Windschitl, of Missouri Valley, as speaker pro tem.

Rep. Chris Hagenow, of Windsor Heights, will be House majority whip.

In the Senate, the majority Democrats chose to keep Sen. Mike Gronstal, of Council Bluffs, as majority leader and Sen. Pam Jochum, of Dubuque, as president of the Senate.

Sen. Steve Sodders, of State Center, was re-elected Senate president pro tempore.

The Iowa Legislature will convene Jan. 12, 2015.

“The Iowa Legislature has repeatedly shown we can reach important agreements despite our political divisions,” Jochum said.

“Iowans want action on jobs and education and I believe we will deliver.”

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Lawyer: Former UI researcher in murder case IOWA CITY — A former University of Iowa researcher has died before the start of his murder trial in the 1997 death of his wife, his attorney said Monday.

John Bloomfield died suddenly Thursday at hospital in Minneapolis, according to Leon Spies. He said Bloomfield’s family confirmed the death. He did not elaborate on a cause of death. Bloomfield was arrested in November 2013 in connection to the death of his wife, Frances Bloomfield, in Iowa City about 17 years ago.

ATLANTIC — The trial of a western Iowa mother accused of lying about her young daughter’s cancer diagnosis has been moved to another county.

A judge on Monday granted a change of venue request from Leatha Slauson’s attorney. A motion filed in October argued that extensive media coverage and gossip among residents would prevent the 30-year-old from receiving a fair trial in Cass County. Slauson, of Atlantic, will have her trial in nearby Mills County. It’s scheduled to start Nov. 18.

5 Iowa grocer files bankruptcy, announces its sale

DES MOINES — Dahl’s Foods Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and has announced its sale to a Kansas grocery organization. The Des Moines-based company said in a news release Monday that it filed its petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 protection in Des Moines. It also said it’s agreed to be acquired by Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., of Kansas City, Kansas.

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Snow could reduce corn harvest in Upper Midwest The Associated Press DES MOINES — The first snow of the season is never a welcome sight, but it’s particularly bad news for farmers in a few states in the Upper Midwest where a significant portion of the corn crop remains in fields.

Parts of South Dakota already have received between 4 and 8 inches of snow, while some areas of Minnesota have seen 11 inches. Snow also has fallen in Michigan — 2 to 4 inches.

The National Weather Service said Monday it expected at least 4 more inches of snow overnight in an area including South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and upper Michigan.

About 10 percent of the corn crop remains to be harvested in Minnesota and 16 percent remains in South Dakota.

Most of the snow is likely to track north of the significant corn-growing areas of Michi-

gan and Wisconsin, said Brad Rippey, a meteorologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The corn can withstand the cold as temperatures drop below freezing, but deep snow could delay harvest.

“At this point it depends on how much snow actually comes in,” said Chad Hart, an agriculture economist at Iowa State University. “A foot of snow is hard to slog through and tractors might dig in and get stuck in mud. That could mean some delays.”

Farmers leaving corn in fields until the weather improves is not unheard of, but a harvest reduction could come if ears of corn get knocked from stalks or if the cornstalks themselves topple.

Mature corn can withstand cold temperatures and remain in fields for prolonged periods, Rippey said. It may be susceptible to damage from wind, heavy snow and wildlife.

“In some ways, this is an advantage to producers in this year of record U.S. corn production, since leaving the corn in the field is an inexpensive way to dry the crop down without paying to do so and helps to prevent an overload of corn in storage,” he said.

The forecast of more snow was developing as the USDA released its monthly update Monday. The agency boosted the size of this year’s record soybean crop as farmers in several states report per-acre yields surpassing earlier expectations. The corn crop was reduced slightly but still will be a record.

Soybean farmers are now expected to harvest 3.96 billion bushels, up 31 million bushels from the October estimate. Fifteen states including Indiana, Missouri and South Dakota are expected to report records for the amount of soybeans grown per acre with the average yield at 47.5 bushels per acre.

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Obama inflames divisive debate on ‘net neutrality’ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Let’s say President Barack Obama gets his way and highspeed Internet service providers are governed by the same U.S. regulations imposed on telephone companies 80 years ago.

Depending on whom you listen to, the rules could unleash future innovation and create jobs — or stifle innovation and kill jobs. The divisive and often confusing debate has intensified now that Obama has entered the fray.

Obama’s stance is meant to protect “net neutrality,” the concept that everyone with an Internet connection should have equal access to all legal content online. The idea served as one of the Internet’s building blocks, but its fate has been in limbo since January, when a court ruling invalidated Federal Communications Commission guidelines designed to treat all online traffic equally.

The FCC has already been working on a new regulatory framework, and is under no

legal obligation to heed Obama’s call.

Nevertheless, Obama’s opinion turns up the political heat on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Obama and the four other commissioners who will make the final decision.

There is no deadline, but some observers believe a ruling will be announced this year.

THE ARGUMENT FOR REGULATING INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS AS UTILITIES Obama believes the adoption of these Depression-era rules are the best way to preserve a “free and open” Internet that gives everyone in the U.S. the same access to any website hosting legal content, including video, music, photos, social networks, email, and maps.

Adopting these rules would empower the U.S. government to prevent powerful on-

line service providers such as Comcast, Verizon and Time Warner Cable from controlling Internet traffic in a way that suits their own financial interests. This premise assumes the service providers, if left unchecked, will create a two-tier system that funnels Internet traffic into fast and slow lanes. Only the richest companies will be able to pay the extra tolls to ensure their online content is accessible through these fast lanes, according to this hypothesis.

“It is historically important that the Internet enhances freedom for all rather than profit for a few,” says Ed Black, president of the Computer & Communications Industry Association, a trade group that represents many technology companies, including Internet search leader Google Inc. and social networking leader Facebook Inc. And major cable-TV providers that also sell high-speed Internet service might be able to diminish the quality of service to Internet-only video

services such as Netflix and Hulu that might lure away their customers.

Netflix Inc., which boasts 37 million U.S. subscribers, is leading the charge to regulate Internet service providers like utilities.

If net neutrality’s principles hadn’t been in effect for the past 20 years, proponents contend entrepreneurs would have been discouraged from developing a wide range of online services that have created millions of jobs and billions of dollars in wealth. Preserving net neutrality will put more people to work and enrich more investors under this theory.

THE ARGUMENT AGAINST REGULATING INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS AS UTILITIES If the U.S. government becomes the Internet’s traffic cop, online service providers will lose their incentive to continue investing in projects that improve their networks and expand into areas that

have little or no high-speed access. This would lead to less innovation and threaten millions of jobs, according to cable and telecommunications companies spearheading the argument for little or no regulation.

Adopting Obama’s approach “would threaten millions of jobs and a diverse array of stakeholders,” warned Broadband for America, an industry trade group.

Internet service providers also argue that it would be unfair to codify regulations that would prevent them from ever recovering some of the costs for connecting to broadband hogs such as Netflix, whose service generates about one-third of U.S. online traffic during the evening hours on weekdays.

Netflix already pays Comcast, Verizon and AT&T an undisclosed fee for a more direct connection to their networks, an arrangement that could become unnecessary if Obama’s recommendation is adopted by the FCC.

New York doctor to be released after Ebola recovery The Associated Press

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NEW YORK — An emergency room doctor who was the first Ebola patient in the nation’s biggest city has recovered and is scheduled to be released from the hospital on Tuesday, health officials said.

Dr. Craig Spencer, who was the only Ebola patient being treated in the United States, has been declared free of

the virus, the city Department of Health said Monday in a statement.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Spencer has suffered a lot the last few weeks but has “come back really strong.” He called Spencer “a real hero.”

“I’m sure he’s a little weakened from the experience,” de Blasio said, but he’s “very, very healthy.”

Spencer tested positive for the virus on

Oct. 23, just days after returning from treating patients in Guinea with Doctors Without Borders. He has been treated in a specially designed isolation unit at Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital, a designated Ebola treatment center.

His condition was upgraded from serious to stable last week, and he was feeling well enough to request an exercise bike and a banjo.

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Chase Elliott becomes NASCAR’s youngest champion at 18 Rookie clinches NASCAR Nationwide Series championship AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chase Elliott became the youngest champion in NASCAR history on Saturday when he wrapped up the Nationwide Series title at Phoenix International Raceway.

The 18-year-old rookie is the youngest driver to win a title in any of NASCAR’s three national series.

He broke the mark set by Brian Vickers, who was 20 when he won the Nationwide title in 2003.

Elliott, the son of Hall of Fame inductee and 1988 NASCAR champion Bill Elliott, clinched the title with his fifth-place finish at Phoenix. It moved him 52 points ahead of teammate Regan Smith with only next week’s season-ending race remaining.

A high school graduate in May — his mother made him juggle school with his budding racing career — Elliott wasn’t even sure he’d be racing this time last year. He had no prospects for a full-time ride in any of NASCAR’s top series, and his deal to drive a Nationwide car for JR Motorsports didn’t come together until January, “This race a year ago, we had no plans of racing Nationwide this season and was uncertain what our future was going to be,” Elliott said.

“It truly has been a dream come true for me to even be competing this season.”

Elliott’s official celebration will have to wait until next week’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but he was greeted near the finish line by his parents and the family proudly posed for photos.

“They said just enjoy it,” Elliott said of his parents. “This certainly has not set in for me, by any means.

I am going to enjoy every bit of it until the green flag at Daytona (in February). This is a dream come

NASCAR Photo/Todd Warshaw/Getty Images Chase Elliott celebrates with his father Bill after winning NASCAR 2014 Nationwide Series Championship. Elliott became the youngest NASCAR champion, wrapping up the Nationwide Series by taking fifth at Saturday’s DAV 200 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.

true for me.”

The Elliotts become the fifth father/son duo to win NASCAR national series championships. The others are Lee Petty and Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett and Dale Jarrett, David Pearson and Larry Pearson, and Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. But this title also made Dale Earnhardt Jr. a champion car owner — something his late father accomplished when Earnhardt Jr. won Nationwide titles in 1998 and 1999 driving for his dad. The championship for JR Motorsports was the first for the organization, which is owned by Earnhardt Jr., his sister, Kelley, and Rick Hendrick.

It comes in a season of turnaround for JRM, which has entered full-time entries in the Nationwide Series since 2006 but won just 12 races in its first eight seasons. JRM has nine victories this year, three by Elliott.

Brad Keselowski won the race with a pass of Kyle Busch following a restart on the two-lap overtime sprint to the finish. Busch led 187 of the 206 laps but was denied the victory because Keselowski was

given the final chance to catch him after a caution with one lap remaining in regulation.

“It was kind of a shame, he had the race won but the yellow came out,” said Keselowski. “I could understand if he was upset about that.”

Busch questioned the need for the caution — it was because Alex Bowman ran out of gas on the track — and wondered if it was thrown to prevent him from winning his eighth win of the season.

“It’s pretty pathetic NASCAR throws these Kyle Busch cautions, it’s really getting old and aggravating for us in this Nationwide Series,” Busch said. “It’s their prerogative, it’s their series and they get to do what they want to and I just have to settle for second and miss our opportunity on another owner’s championship this year.”

Elliott Sadler was third, followed

by Ty Dillon, Elliott and Erik Jones.

It was Keselowski’s 32nd career Nationwide victory and fifth of the season. The Team Penske entry driven by Keselowski goes into the finale with a 29-point lead over Joe Gibbs Racing in the race for the owners’ championship.

Philadelphia rolls past Carolina PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A dominant defense made it easy for Mark Sanchez Darren Sproles had two touchdowns, Sanchez threw for two scores and the defense sacked Cam Newton nine times to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Carolina Panthers 45-21 Monday night.

Filling in for an injured Nick Foles, Sanchez had 332 yards passing in his first start since Dec. 30, 2012.

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Sproles returned a punt 65 yards for a score and had an 8-yard touchdown run.

Bradley Fletcher returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown and Jordan Matthews had 138 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

The Eagles (7-2) stayed on top in the NFC East.

They’re trying to repeat as division champions without Foles, who broke his collarbone in a win at Houston last week.

The Panthers (3-6-1) hardly look like the team that won the NFC South last year. They’ve lost four in a row and already have allowed more points in 10 games than they did in 2013. Making things worse, Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei was carted off the field late in the third quarter.

Newton threw the first of three interceptions and DeAngelo Williams lost a fumble on Carolina’s first three plays from scrimmage. The turnovers led to 10 points for the Eagles.

Conor Barwin had 3 1/2 sacks and Brandon Graham had 1 1/2. Newton had never been sacked more than seven times in his career.

The game was in Philadelphia’s control when Newton threw a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to Kelvin Benjamin.

Benjamin had touchdown catches of 21 and 40 yards.

Rose returns, helps Bulls beat Pistons CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose said everything he wanted to say about his health on the court.

Rose had 24 points and seven assists in his return to the lineup, and the balanced Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 102-91 on Monday night.

“In the first half, I thought he set the tone for us,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “And certainly the way he finished was great.”

Rose was 9 for 20 from the field in a season-high 32 minutes after being sidelined by sprained ankles.

The 2011 NBA MVP had missed four of the previous five games after he was injured in a 114-108 overtime loss to Cleveland on Oct. 31.

Rose departed before the media

was allowed in the locker room, leaving his teammates to discuss his best performance of the young season.

“He was confident out there and he was just playing his style of basketball, which was good for us beRose cause he’s so fast and he’s getting out in transition, getting guys layups and dunks,” said Jimmy Butler, who finished with 19 points.

“Then he’s stepping up and making big shots. It’s always a plus to have him on your team.”

Pau Gasol had 17 points and 15

rebounds for Chicago, and Joakim Noah finished with 13 points, 14 boards and six assists. The Bulls outrebounded the Pistons 49-46 after they had lost the battle on the glass in the previous six games, rankling the hard-nosed Thibodeau.

Josh Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit, which was coming off a 97-96 home loss to Utah on Sunday. Greg Monroe had 16 points and 10 boards, and reserve D.J. Augustin scored 16.

“The second half was a positive for us by and large,” Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said. “But when you give away the first half and then play better, but still come up short, I can’t accept it. You have to play to win.”

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UNI football getting hot at the right time While the Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes were getting hammered on the football field Saturday, the Northern Iowa Panthers were claiming perhaps the biggest win in the Mark Farley era. And Farley has had some great wins.

North Dakota State came into the game riding a 33-game winning streak and was most certainly the odds-on favorite to win its fourth straight FCS championship. The By Troy Hyde Newton Bison may still be the faDaily News vorites, but the Panthers Sports Writer took it to them in front of more than 14,000 fans inside the UNI-Dome.

The win came in dominating fashion.

The Panthers’ defense held North Dakota State to just 43 net yards rushing and 175 in total offense. They sacked Bison quarterback Carson Wentz three times and pressured him much of the day.

The offense was a bit inconsistent but tailback David Johnson rushed for 138 yards and kicker Michael Schmadeke earned Missouri Valley Football Conference special teams player of the week honors after booting three field goals.

Northern Iowa had fallen short of the upset against the Bison the last three years. The Panthers led most of the way a year ago before NDSU rallied in the closing minutes to steal one at home.

No such luck Saturday. UNI led 7-0 at halftime and never looked back in beating an undefeated and top-10 ranked opponent in consecutive weeks.

NDSU had three consecutive FCS national championships on its resume. The Bison hadn’t lost a game since Indiana State beat them in the Fargodome on Oct. 13, 2012.

UNI also hadn’t beaten a No. 1 team since topping New Hampshire on the road during the 2005 playoffs.

The win was much needed but the Panthers may still need more. They probably still haven’t clinched a spot in the FCS playoffs and have lost three straight games in Carbondale, Ill., the site of this weekend’s game against Southern Illinois.

The Panthers are getting healthy though. And this win can only catapult them as the season nears an end.

The Hawkeyes and Cyclones weren’t as fortunate Saturday.

Both squads got taken to the woodshed by two of their biggest rivals.

Kansas and Iowa State probably both circle each other’s name on the schedule and refer to the game as a must win. The Jayhawks took advantage of Iowa State not having its starting QB and a fast start was too much for the Cyclones to overcome.

Iowa had a great first drive and a great last drive but everything in bewteen was pitiful. One week after playing its best game of the season against Northwestern, the Hawkeyes were flat in a pivotal swing game.

The loss doesn’t eliminate them from the West Division race, but it certainly makes things much more difficult and Iowa no longer controls its own destiny.

It was a good weekend in college football overall.

Alabama survived a tough environment at LSU. Texas A&M stunned third-ranked Auburn and TCU and Baylor delivered statement wins in Big 12 Conference play. Ohio State’s win at Michigan State also was impressive.

The latest rankings of the final four playoff poll come out later today. If I was voting it would look like this: Mississippi State, Oregon, Alabama, Florida State.

The committee will likely put TCU into its top four, which isn’t crazy. The Big 12’s best team will get into the playoff. I am just unsure that team is TCU right now since its one loss was to the other team involved — Baylor.

It’s way too early to argue anything right now. Things will play itself out. If Alabama wins out, it’s in. If Florida State goes undefeated, it will get to defend its title. The winner or Pac 12 championship — as long as that’s Oregon and Arizona State — is in. Ohio State and the Big 10 probably get left on the outside looking in.

I do know that after losses this weekend, teams no longer in the mix for the playoff include Notre Dame, Kansas State, Auburn and Michigan State.

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Union files expedited grievance vs. NFL in Adrian Peterson case EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The NFL Players Association has filed an expedited grieva n c e with the NFL to reinstate M i n nesota Vikings r unning b a c k Adrian Peterson Peterson.

T h e NFLPA cited Monday “explicit language in a signed agreement” from Sept. 18, when Peterson was placed on a special commissioner’s exempt list following his indictment on felony child abuse in Texas. Peterson pleaded no contest Tuesday to a lesser charge of misdemeanor reckless assault, freeing him from the court system provided he fulfills the terms of his probation.

The league began a review Thursday of his case under the personal conduct policy, but it said Peterson would remain on paid leave until the process is completed.

That didn’t sit well with the union.

The NFLPA demanded in a letter to the NFL last week that Peterson be allowed to rejoin the Vikings immediately until any determination of any discipline.

“As of now, they have failed to respond or comply,” the NFLPA said. “It is our obligation to protect all players’ rights, and we will pursue any and all breaches of any contract between a player and his team or the NFL.” The league said in a statement that it had “received the NFLPA’s grievance on behalf of Adrian Peterson” “We have honored our commitment to Mr. Peterson and the NFLPA not to process or impose any discipline until the criminal charges pending in Texas were resolved,” the league said in a statement.

“When Mr. Peterson

decided not to contest criminal charges, we promptly advised both him and the NFLPA that we were prepared to consider what, if any, discipline should now be imposed under the Personal Conduct Policy.

“We asked Mr. Peterson and his representatives, including the NFLPA, for relevant information. We have not received any of the requested information, but remain prepared to schedule a hearing and make a determination as quickly as possible based on as much information as available.”

The Vikings come off their bye week still waiting for the NFL to act but hardly pinning any plans on a possible Peterson return.

“We’d just prepare like he’s not going to be here until we hear differently,” coach Mike Zimmer said.

The Vikings offered no hints Monday what their plan would be if Peterson is reinstated by the league. They play at Chicago this Sunday, and in a 48-word statement said the team’s focus is on preparing for the Bears.

The league has offered Peterson a hearing prior to issuing any punishment.

It also requested he submit relevant information regarding his case and meet with designated experts who will make recommendations for discipline to Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Goodell announced in August a stiffer penalty for players involved with domestic violence.

The guideline now calls for a six-game suspension for a first offense, though the injuries Peterson acknowledged causing his 4-year-old son occurred in May. Peterson has said he didn’t mean harm in hitting the boy with a wooden switch. He said he was applying the same type of corporal punishment he received as a child.

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Philadelphia at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

New England at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m.

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UNI’s Johnson, Iowa’s Davis accept invitations to annual Senior Bowl Newton Daily News MOBILE, Ala. – There will be 110 college football players participating in the Reese’s Senior Bowl in January.

Northern Iowa’s David Johnson and Iowa’s Carl Davis are officially two of them.

The Panthers’ standout tailback and the Hawkeye defensive tackle got their invitations to the annual game featuring college football’s top seniors.

The game, which will feature a North and South squad, will be played Jan. 24 at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Practices begin on Jan. 20. All the

practices and the g a m e will be televised by the N F L N e t work.

Johnson beJohnson c a m e the first player in Northern Iowa history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in three individual seasons after his 138yard performance in the Panthers’ 23-3 win over previously unbeaten and three-time defending national champion North Dakota State on Saturday.

Johnson now has 1,055 yards on the sea-

son and six 100plus yard rushing games with two weeks remaining in the regDavis ular season.

Davis has 25 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and a sack through nine games this season.

Johnson and Davis are two of just 11 seniors who have accepted their invites to the annual event.

The Senior Bowl is college football’s premier senior showcase event, featuring the nation’s best senior col-

legiate football players and top NFL draft prospects on teams coached by NFL coaching staffs.

The event draws more than 800 general managers, head coaches, assistant coaches, scouts and other front office personnel from all 32 NFL teams.

Johnson and the Panthers will return to action Saturday when they take on the Southern Illinois Salukis in Carbondale, Ill. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

Iowa and Davis heads to Champaigne, Ill., Saturday to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.

Iowa PG Logic named preseason All-American Newton Daily News IOWA CITY — ESPN has named Iowa point guard Samantha Logic as a preseason All-American.

The Hawkeye standout was named to the second team recently and Logic was joined

by Minnesota’s Rachel Bannam, UConn Moriah Jefferson, Ten-

nessee’s Isabelle Harrison and South Carolina’s Aleighsa Welch.

Logic Logic earned h o n orable mention AllAmerica honors from

the Associated Press and the WBCA a season ago after averaging 13.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.

Logic was the only player in the country with game averages of more than 13 points, six rebounds or more and seven assists or more.

Logic notched three triple-doubles, becoming the first Big Ten

player to record three triple-doubles in a single season.

Iowa returns 10 letterwinners from a 27-9 squad that made its Big Ten-best seventh-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

No. 19 Iowa opens the regular season Friday, hosting USC Upstate at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Abreu, deGrom are MLB’s Rookies of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu was a unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year award, and New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom won the NL honor.

“I don’t have any words to describe this moment,” Abreu said through a translator on the MLB Network telecast Monday. “I consider myself a good hitter, and I guess I’ve proven it.”

One year after defecting from Cuba, the 27-year-old Abreu led the major leagues with a .581 slugging percentage. He was sixth in batting at .317, tied for fourth in home runs with 36 and fifth in RBIs with 107.

Abreu received all 30 first place votes for 150 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker was second with 40 points, followed

by New York Yankees

reliever Dellin Betances (27), Houston pitcher Collin McHugh (21) and Ya n k e e s pitcher Abreu Masahiro Ta n a k a (16), who was hurt for most of the season’s second half.

Abreu hit .383 with three homers and nine RBIs for Cuba at last year’s World Baseball Classic, then defected that summer and signed a $68 million, six-year contract with the White Sox in October.

He became the first qualifying rookie to lead the major leagues in slugging percentage since Oakland’s Mark McGwire in 1987, according to STATS. Abreu is the sixth White Sox player to earn the honor following Luis Aparicio (1956), Gary Peters (1963), Tommie Agee

(1966), R o n Kittle (1983) a n d Ozzie Guillen (1985).

D e G r o m deGrom received 26 of 30 firstplace votes and 142 points. Speedy Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hamilton was second with four firsts and 92 points. Cardinals’ second baseman Kolton Wong finished third.

With his shoulderlength hair flapping out from under his cap, deGrom was a hit right from the start of his major league career.

He made his debut against the Yankees on May 15, a month before his 26th birthday, and his third-inning single ended an 0-for-64 start to the season at the plate for New York’s pitchers, the worst slide to open a season in major league history.

“Even coming into

this year, I didn’t know what to expect,” said deGrom.

DeGrom went 0-4 with a 4.39 ERA in his first seven starts, then won at Miami with seven scoreless innings on June 21. He went on to win nine of his last 11 decisions, compiling a 1.99 ERA, and finished 9-6 with a 2.69 ERA. On Aug. 2, deGrom took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning against San Francisco before Pablo Sandoval’s twoout double. He achieved another bit of notoriety against the Marlins on Sept. 15, striking Miami’s first eight batters to tie the record for whiffs at the start of a game.

DeGrom joined Houston’s Jim Deshaies in 1986 as the only pitchers to accomplish the feat since 1900.

DeGrom became the fifth Mets winner of the award, joining Tom Seaver (1967), Jon Matlack (1972), Darryl Strawberry (1983) and Dwight Gooden (1984).

None among 12 free agents accept qualifying offers NEW YORK (AP) — For the third straight year, baseball’s free agents shunned qualifying offers from their former teams and chose to test the market.

All 12 free agents who were given the $15.3 million offers last week chose not to accept by Monday’s 5 p.m. EST deadline.

One of the dozen, Colorado outfielder Michael Cuddyer, became the first major free agent to switch teams when he agreed to a $21 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets.

World Series star Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco) also let the deadline pass, as did pitcher Max Scherzer and first baseman-designated hitter Victor Martinez (Detroit), and left-hander Francisco Liriano and catcher Russell Martin (Pittsburgh).

The others were shortstop Hanley Ramirez (Los Angeles Dodgers), outfielder Nelson Cruz (Baltimore), right-hander James Shields (Kansas City), closer David Robertson (New York Yankees), outfielder Melky Cabrera (Toronto) and pitcher Ervin Santana (Atlanta).

In the three offseasons of the current collective bargaining agreement, none of the 34 qualifying offers have been accepted.

“Players offered the qualifying offer carefully considered their options and decided to pursue further free agency rather than accept a $15.3 million contract in a market that should be robust given the economic health of the game,” union head Tony Clark said in an email. “I expect free agent compensation will be

an important part of bargaining in 2016, as it has been over our entire history.”

An offer could be made only to a free agent who was with the team for the entire season. The price was determined by the average of the top 125 major league contracts this year by average annual value.

If a team made a qualifying offer to a player who signs a major league contract with another club before the June amateur draft, his former club would receive a draft pick as compensation at the end of the first round.

The club signing that player loses its first-round pick in the amateur draft, unless that pick is among the top 10, in which case the club signing that player loses its next-highest pick.

B. Classified Personnel Agreement - ACTION #9444 Lorna Marter Secretary (Transportation) effective 11/10/14 Shelby Potter - ParaProfessional (NHS) - effective 10/20/14 Classified Personnel Reassignment Anya Bayles - Food Service Worker (NHS) to (AH & NHS) effective 10/20/14 Elke O'Harra - ParaProfessional (AH) to (BMS) - effective 10/20/14 Classified Personnel Resignation Dan Smith - Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver - effective 10/31/14 Travis Padget moved, Bill Perrenoud seconded, to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Forum 1. Deb Rose gave a brief update on the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Grant.

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Bob Callaghan shared celebrations including Happy Birthday to Sheri Benson, and congratulations to Ty Rushing on his new job.

Student Representative Reports Rylie Udelhoven and Christopher Thorpe shared information about recent activities at NHS. Superintendent Callaghan's Report A. Campus Communication Update - Various committee, campus, and community activities were reported on from October 13 - October 26, 2014.

B. Enrollment Numbers and Attendance Percentages Callaghan Superintendent reported a total of 2,978 students monthly attendance and percentages.

C. Registration Fee Summary information on waived registration fees was shared.

D. Free and Reduced a 5-year Percentages comparison of free and reduced counts was shared.

Berg Middle School SINA Plan Jim Gilbert, Director of PreK - 8 Education Services, and Scott Principal (BMS), Bauer, discussed SINA status for math and reading with an improvement plan. eWalk Snapshot Data and Focus on Instructional Leadership - Scott Bauer, Principal (BMS), explained use of conducting technology for via teacher evaluations walkthroughs and snap shots during classroom visits.

SAMs and Instructional Coach Impact on Instructional Leadership - Mike Moran, SAM (BE) and Tom Bartello, SAM (TJ) described how their roles allow the building principals to function more as instructional leaders.

Brian Conway, Instructional (AH/WW) gave a Coach presentation on his role with teachers and students.

Special Education Counts Tina Ross, Director of Special Programs, gave a presentation on Special Education students in General Education, and determining level of service for student success.

Wellness Health and Committee - Wellness Policy Cristy Croson, Food Service Supervisor, spoke about changes in the 2010 Healthy Kids, Hungry Free Program and she is asking for members to serve on the Health and Wellness Committee.

SIAC Committee Report Andrew Elbert, Board Member, read a report submitted by SIAC Chairperson, Bruce Hoffmeier, recapping their General Meeting held October 23, 2014. Agenda items included the preliminary 2015 - 2016 school calendar, and The building reconfiguration.

SIAC committee is seeking input and further guidance from the school board and school administration.

Set Public Hearing Regarding Purchase of a Food Service Truck - November 10, 2014 at 6:45 PM (Emerson Hough) ACTION #9445 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, requested a public hearing to consider the purchase of a food service truck. Board members requested additional information. Donna Cook moved, Robyn Friedman seconded, to set a public hearing regarding the purchase of a food service truck for November 10, 2014 at 6:45 PM at Emerson Hough.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Set Public Hearing Regarding Purchase of Two-Way Radios and Upgrade to Current Transportation Communication System - November 10, 2014 at 6:50 PM (Emerson Hough) ACTION #9446 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, requested a public hearing to consider the purchase of two-way radios, and to upgrade our current communication transportation system. Bill Perrenoud moved, Robyn Friedman seconded, to set a public hearing regarding the purchase of two-way radios and upgrade to our current communication transportation system for November 10, 2014 at 6:50 PM at Emerson Hough.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Consideration to Upgrade Our Door Access Cameras ACTION #9447 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, presented information and a proposal ($24,940.00 from PPEL funds) to upgrade camera and intercom systems at nine door entries. Nat Clark moved, seconded, to Donna Cook approve the consideration to upgrade our door access cameras.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Approval of Bills (Action Item) ACTION #9448 Gayle Isaac explained technology purchase for upgrade of NTAG computers ($9,800).

Donna Cook moved, Nat Clark seconded, to approve the bills.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Business Services Update Gayle Isaac answered questions regarding September financials.

New Business - Old Business A. Upcoming Events - IASB Convention (November 19 - 20, 2014) B. Future Meeting Dates - Board Meeting (November 10, 2014) 6:30 PM at Emerson Hough ADJOURN - ACTION # 9449 Nat Clark moved, Andrew Elbert to unanimously seconded, adjourn the meeting at 9:36 PM. Minutes Mailed.

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Public Notices IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY ACTION INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

ALLEN CAIN; ROXIE CAIN; AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE; ASSOCIATED ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PC; STARLET THOMPSON AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE; VICK AND ANY TERRY SPOUSE; TOM UNKNOWN SMITH AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE; DARLENE AND ANY NECESSARY UNKNOWN SPOUSE; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ALLEN CAIN; STATE OF IOWA; STATE OF IOWA – IOWA ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM; ALL PARTIES IN POSSESSION. Defendants.

Case No. EQCV119128 ORIGINAL NOTICE Lot 5 of Block 4 in Shepard's Addition to the City of Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa (Subject Real Estate) TO THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that on October 14, 2014, a Petition has been electronically filed (eFiled) in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a Defendant in this action, which Petition prays for foreclosure of the mortgage covering the Subject Real Estate as filed 11June 26, 2001, as Instrument No. 0106118,1 and for other equitable relief. For further particulars, see the Petition as on file.

You are also notified that since this case is electronically filed, Chapter 16 Rules are applicable, Division VI rules including relating to the protection of personal information.

The attorney for the Plaintiff is Gary A. Norton, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C., 317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1200, Des Moines, IA 503094195.

That attorney's phone number is (515) 288-6041 and facsimile number is (515) 2461474.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 2nd day of December, 2014, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at Fifth Judicial District, (515) 286-3394. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Clerk of Court (SEAL) Jasper County Courthouse Newton, Iowa 50208 IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. October 28 and November 4 & 11 October 27, 2014 - 6:30 p.m.

Board Work Session Board of Education Berg Middle School - Library President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Tom Bartello, Rich Bates, Scott Bauer, Lesa Blatchford, Betty Buckley, Josie Carter, Jolene Comer, Brian Conway, Cristy Croson, Carol Jim Gilbert, Barb Farver, Hackworth, Fran Henderson, Hodnett, Thomas Brenda Hodnett, Lois Holmes, Paula Lureman, Mike Moran, Jen Norvell, Bill Peters, Deborah Rose, Tina Ross, Ty Rushing (Newton Daily News), Todd Schuster, Cara Schwarz, Laura Selover, Lisa Sharp, Christopher Thorpe, Rylie Udelhoven, and Randy Van (KCOB).

City of Newton - Franchise Fee Proposal: Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared information regarding implementation of a franchise fee, rather than a tax, The for road improvements.

Newton Community School District would be affected ($3560K after four years).

PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Superintendent Presentation: Bob Callaghan shared about a recent speaking engagement with the PEO. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION # 9442 Andrew Elbert moved, Donna Cook seconded, to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared the Human Resources Update.

A. Certified Personnel - Contracts 2014/2015 school year ACTION #9443 Mike Kremer - Volunteer Coach (Wrestling) Roger Slykhuis - Volunteer Coach (Track) Donna Cook moved, Travis Padget seconded, to approve the Certified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud B. Classified Personnel Agreement - ACTION #9444 Lorna Marter Secretary (Transportation) effective 11/10/14 Shelby Potter - ParaProfessional (NHS) - effective 10/20/14 Classified Personnel Reassignment Anya Bayles - Food Service Worker (NHS) to (AH & NHS) effective 10/20/14 Elke O'Harra - ParaProfessional (AH) to (BMS) - effective 10/20/14 Classified Personnel Resignation Dan Smith - Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver - effective 10/31/14 Travis Padget moved, Bill Perrenoud seconded, to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud Open Forum 1. Deb Rose gave a brief update on the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Grant.

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Bob Callaghan shared

ORDINANCE NO. 2240 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA, 2011, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 11, 10, PARKING ARTICLE OFFENSES, REGARDING PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL DISTRICT The description herein is a summary. Said Ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the City Clerk's office, 101 West 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 10 “Parking Offenses”, Section

ORDINANCE NO. 2240 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF NEWTON, IOWA, 2011, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 10, PARKING OFFENSES, REGARDING PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL DISTRICT The description herein is a summary. Said Ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the City Clerk's office, 101 West 4th Street South, Newton, Iowa during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 10 “Parking Offenses”, Section 11.1048. (B) is hereby amended by adding or deleting the following: 11.1048 SNOW REMOVAL For the purpose of Section 11.1048, the “Downtown Snow Removal District” is defined as the area encompassing W 4th Street, E 4th Street, N 4th Avenue N 3rd Avenue and S 2nd Avenue and including the 300 block of W 4th Street N, 300 block of W 3rd Street N, 300 block of 1st Street N, 300 block of E 2nd Street N, 300 block of E 3rd Street N, 300 block of E 4th Street N, 400 block of S 2nd Avenue W, 200 block of W 2nd Street S and 200 block of 1st Street S. Passed by the City Council on November 3rd, 2014 This Ordinance shall be effective after the final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Katrina A. Davis CMC, City Clerk November 11

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Treadmill in good condition ($850 new) $100. 641-7927767 16” PORCELAIN doll “Christinia” $10., cook books $1. each, 8” round saw blade clock- farm scene $10., child's metal wheel barrow $15., assorted music boxes $5. each, red ruby Cape Cod cruet $5., black coated LP's – 70's -80's era, Bee Gees, Burl Ives, original rock & roll, Kenny Rogers, others $1. each. 792-8017.

CRAFTSMAN SCROLL Saw, cast iron base with extra blades $70. or OBO. 641-417-8014.

FUEL BARREL, gravity fed, or install a pump, gas or diesel, or use to make a huge outdoor grill $125.

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S. 8th Ave E. S. 10th Ave E. E. 12th St S. E. 10th St S. E. 9th St S. E. 8th St S.

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Full-time Leasing Agent wanted for properties located in Newton.

HUD & Tax Credit experience helpful Excellent Salary & benefits Beautiful 2 bedroom Apt Available

The Vernon Company, a leader in the promotional products industry, is currently looking for a professional individual to join our Newton Office Customer Service Dept. This Customer Service Correspondent position requires excellent verbal/written communication skills and Microsoft Office experience. Primary task includes direct telephone/email contact with sales force, customers and suppliers on a daily basis regarding inquiries and issues with orders after they have been placed. Organization and accuracy as well as the ability to multi-task and work efficiently are required.

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N. 3rd Ave E. N. 4th Ave E. N. 10th Ave E. E. 10th St N.

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Full-Time Teller First Newton National Bank has an opportunity for an energetic, detail-oriented individual with excellent customer service skills. This full-time teller position is located at our Main Office location. The incumbent must be able to work a flexible Monday-Saturday schedule. Tellers handle routine financial transactions (deposits, withdrawals, advances, loan payments, merchant transactions, etc.), and balance these transactions daily while ensuring a positive interaction with customers.

Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum six months of experience in cash handling and customer service - Physical requirements: May be required to stand for extended periods of time and may be required to lift bags/boxes of coin weighing up to 50 pounds - Strong written and verbal communication skills To explore this great opportunity, please submit resumes with salary requirements by email to: rkarnes@firstnnb.com or mail to Roger Karnes, First Newton National Bank, P.O. Box 489, Newton, Iowa 50208

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DALE EARNHARDT Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Hot Wheels/Matchbox/Etc. Cars (Late 70's – Early 80's) & play sets $75 (for all). 515-313-7803.

WHITE FIRE King cream & sugar $5., 5' metal folding table $10., 5” Hull Bow Knot Pink vase $80., new scenic mugs in box by Hadley- mostly farm & tractors $4. each, 4 drawer chest of drawers, maple finish, 40” tall x 30” w x 18” D $30., large box of assorted Christmas $10., lime green futon bells $10., lodge 10 1/2” cast iron skillet $10. 641-275-7600.

BLACK 1982 Ford F150 Pickup, 67,000 miles on the motor, newer transmission, newer paint job, looks and runs great. Standard cab with a full size bed. If you are looking for a great old truck, this is it; first $2,000 will drive it home.

Phone 641-792-3612.

Please leave a message.

REAL ESTATE

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3 - 2 bdrm houses. 35K each. Contract with 5k down. (515)729-8024

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GENERATOR, COLEMAN Power mate, 8 HP, 4000 watt, 110-220 volts, like new $350. 792-4858.

GERRY CHILD bed side rail, excellent condition $18. Grey executive chair, excellent condition $17.

Exercise foot pedal $10.

641-792-1469.

LARGE LIFT Chair, bought from Newton Furniture on May 2013, for $1300. Excellent condition, selling for $500. Firm. Lazy suzzane puzzle board, for up to 1,000 piece puzzle, make great Christmas gift. $50.

Firm. 641-840-0719.

NEW GIFT boxes and bags, 15 boxes, 4 sizes from 7x9 to 10 1/2x17, 13 gift bags, 8 Christmas 7x9 and 1 10x13, the other 5 are 10x13 non specific. All $5. or all boxes 2.50, all bags $2.50. 792-6879.

POWER WHEELCHAIR, Invacare Pronto M-51 Sure Step $300 or OBO. Newton. 641-275-2342.

AUTOMOTIVE

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

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

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

SNOW BLOWER, 5 H power, Arlens, 5T504. 7917317.

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 WEDDING DRESS $1,000.

Formal Dress (Purple) $50.

641-521-7860.

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

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.

2012 HARLEY Davidson Switchback for sale. Detachable windshield and saddle bags make this motorcycle two bikes in one, a street cruiser and a touring bike. Very low miles, lots of chrome, and extras make the price $16,500, a great buy. 641-521-7627

2003 LINCOLN Town Car. 4 door, white, 90k Hwy miles, NO RUST, VERY CLEAN. 956-447-1686

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Run your own lost and found classified ad for $25 per month which will run in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online (with or without a picture).

Please recycle your old newspapers.

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

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Whatever is the most emotionally charged issue in your life (positive or negative), the cosmos align to shed some intuitive light on the matter.

A water-sign trine of Mercury in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces will help you to see an added dimension of the scene: enough spiritual depth to render moot the previous way you experienced the problem.

winning performance — except around that one person who knows you all too well.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 11). Your steadfast commitment to your life’s purpose will bring a prosperous year. Your personal life thrives as friends and loved ones support you in your work and make room for you to be totally yourself. Take the initiative and get additional education to make the most of financial opportunities in March and June. Capricorn and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 14, 31, 26 and 38.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are days when it’s best to dive headlong into the pool, and there are days when it’s better to dip your toe in because the water might be freezing or boiling for all you know. Today, the latter is true.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve been known to have an excellent poker face, and if acting is required, you can turn out an Academy Award-

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). It doesn’t matter how gorgeous the fashion is; it still must change.

That’s the nature of fashion. A special relationship is the same. Appreciate the fine qualities and expect developments along the way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). You’re not trying to be hip or cool; you’re just trying to find something fresh to like. In the process, however, you may accidentally wind up being hip or cool.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your methods are unusual, but they’ll work better than the ordinary

way of doing things. And if you work in a public place, you’ll gather a curious audience in the process.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Making money will be pretty simple. Align your interests with others who will benefit from your successful work, and rid yourself of all conflicting interests.

TAURUS (April 20May 20). Warmth comes easy for you, and you’re generous with the praise.

You’re well suited for dealing with the general public and brightening your corner of the world with your smile.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everyone grows up with a different style of communication. Being sensitive to the differences will help you avoid unnecessary inconvenience or drama.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Gather the people you care about. Loved ones lift you up. Knowing that they care about you and having fun communication with them is

a self-esteem boost. It’s healing, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

You can tell a lot about yourself by reviewing your bank statement.

Seeing the hard evidence of where you’ve put your money on a few sheets of paper will bring insights — and you may catch a mistake, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). You’re not quite ready to show the world your work. You’re just not sure about it yet. You’re not convinced that it’s up to your own taste level.

So, hold it back, but do share something — your process or influences, for instance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know exactly what to pay attention to.

One of your tip-offs is that it’s the very same thing that most everyone else happens to be ignoring. There will be so much satisfaction in heeding your intuitive leanings.

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