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pleasantly surprised to see and hear from other Jasper County landowners who were among the 30 people who packed in the county courthouse board room. She was also surprised to hear what board chair Denny Carpenter had to say in his final comments about the pipeline project, regarding pipeline material that has been stored in plain view on

While Kathy Holdefer and her associates didn’t seem surprised by the Jasper County Board of Supervisors taking no action at Tuesday’s weekly meeting on a proposed resolution to locally reject the Bakken Oil Pipeline Project, she said she was surprised by two other things that happened.

Holdefer said she was

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News District Court Judge Terry Rickers speaks during Tuesday night’s Community Conversation, presented by the Newton Police Department and the Newton Daily News. More than 80 people attended the panel discussion on various mental health resources. To the left of Rickers is Central Iowa Community Services CEO Jody Eaton; to the right of Rickers are Terry Sallis of Integrated Treatment Services, Leslie Ross of Optimae LifeServices and Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty.

Mental health conversation packs Newton City Hall

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Jasper County landowner Kathy Holdefer speaks at Tuesday’s Jasper County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Holdefer and other pipeline opponents managed to get a proposed resolution on the agenda and prompted a strong discussion involving several people at the meeting, but the board didn’t take up a resolution of any kind.

Supervisors approve Thunder Nites 2016 schedule

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Thunder Nites was once again approved to use the Jasper County Courthouse lawn for its monthly concert series.

The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved at its Tuesday meeting Thunder Nites president Bob O’Brien to use the area every second Friday

starting in May and running through September.

“I like to do a little bit of a wrap up and thank you guys for letting us use the courthouse lawn,” O’Brien said. “This year our 9/11 event I thought was outstanding. I don’t think any other community could have compared.”

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If sheer numbers were all that Jasper County needed in order to make headway in dealing with mental illness issues, there would hardly be a need for doctors and hospital beds.

However, the lack of psychiatrists, funding and available beds were the main items of the discussion Tuesday when more than 80 people came to the City of Newton Council Chambers for a panel discussion on mental health issues, presented by the Newton Police Department and the Newton Daily News.

The large turnout shows how many county residents, especially in Newton, care deeply about the issues involved, and the desperate needs that must be met in order for improvements to happen. A lack of resources — and the lack of coordination or requirements needed to utilize existing resources more efficiently — were major topic areas during the discussion.

The event joined law enforcement, the mental health community and others with the general public for an open pan-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Lora Mattson, of Skiff Medical Center, speaks during Tuesday night’s Community Conversation, with Capstone Behavioral Health Director Julie Smith on the left. The event, presented by the Newton Police Department and the Newton Daily News, joined law enforcement, the health care community and the others with the general public for an open panel forum about mental health issues in the county.

el forum about mental health issues in the county. The Newton Daily News, along Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess, who moderated the conversation, asked questions of the panel and also asked some questions written by the public in attendance.

The panel included Leslie Ross of Optimae LifeServices, Marilyn Deppe of National Alliance on Mental Health of

Jasper County, Capstone Behavioral Health Director Julie Smith, Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty, Lora Mattson of Skiff Medical Center, Central Iowa Community Services CEO Jody Eaton, Terry Sallis of Integrated Treatment Services and District Court Judge Terry Rickers.

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Justus served during Vietnam era; fought in Gulf Veterans Day honors Newton resident and millions of others for service

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News When Wesley Justus puts on his formal dress U.S. Marine Corps apparel for a parade or another public event, he knows not everyone has earned the right to don those colors.

“I feel very honored,” Justus said.

“Not just to be able to wear the uniform myself, but I’m usually alongside others who served, so it’s great to see them be honored by wearing the uniform in public as well.”

Justus said things have come a long way in terms of how veterans have been treated since his active-duty service in the 1970s. He tries to continue to show Iowans and others the importance of honoring the flag, the uniform and all the service represented whenever he participates in a formal event with the American Legion, VFW or another group.

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many other Jasper County veterans will either attend or participate in Veterans Day ceremonies Wednesday.

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Knights of Columbus to host Thanksgiving Bingo Sacred Heart Catholic Church along with the Knights of Columbus will host its annual Thanksgiving Bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at McCann Center, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

Games are $2 per card and 20 games will be played. Prizes will be given.

Organizers encourage people to arrive early to find a seat, grab popcorn or other food items the youth group provides.

The Way to host ARK free clothing, haircut event

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Volunteers load up more than 1,400 shoeboxes donated by Jasper and Poweshiek county residents at the Newton Christian Reformed Church last year for Operation Christmas Child. This year’s donation period starts Monday and runs until Nov. 23.

Operation Christmas Child begins Monday

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Newton Christian Reformed Church will once again serve as the collection site for Operation Christmas Child this month. The annual Christmas project sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse gives community members the opportunity to give a shoebox full of items to children in need around the world.

“Through the simple act of filling a shoebox, someone in Newton can make a tangible difference in the life of a child halfway around the world. Anyone can participate and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances,” volunteer Linda Laverman said.

The shoebox consists of a “wow” item such as a doll, soccer ball or stuffed animal. Additional items include the basics — washcloths, soap, pencils, pens, a cup, water bottle and additional toys along with notes of encouragement to round out the box.

Those donating a shoebox can also donate $7 for shipping costs.

National Collection Week begins Monday and runs through Nov. 23.

Anyone in the community who would like to donate a gift-filled shoebox and drop off their box at the Newton Christian Reformed Church at 511 S. Fifth Ave. E. Following collection, the boxes are shipped to Des Moines before heading to Minneapolis where the boxes will be sorted and categorized with the story

of Jesus placed in the box in the appropriate language. For those boxes that need extra items, many large corporation around the country donate additional items to help fill the boxes.

From there, the boxes will be shipped to more than 140 nations around the world arriving at the final destination by boat, donkey or even elephant. Donations from this area will go to Barbados, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Honduras, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Trinidad and Tobago this year. Also, using special tracking technology, participants can now follow their box to discover where their gift is delivered.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered giftfilled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, a gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.

The church has been involved in the project for the past several years, donating more than 1,400 shoeboxes last year.

For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child contact Laverman at 641-2850778.

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

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Newton Church of The Way will host another Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton.

ARK members will donate clothes (size 0-14), pajamas, diapers and baby wipes during this time.

Tapestry of Abundance ministry will also offer haircuts for children during the event. Guests are asked to schedule an appointment by calling the church office at 641-792-7300.

All items and services are free and open to the public.

For those interested in volunteering or donating items, contact Rod or Marla Van Soelen by phone at 641-628-3919 or by email at mrvansoelen@yahoo.com.

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Foursquare Church to host Blackwood Quartet Foursquare Church will host a special Blackwood Quartet concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1510 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

The Blackwood Quartet is an American Christian southern gospel group with members Billy Blackwood, baritone; Wayne Little, tenor; Butch Owens, bass; Michael Helwig, lead; and Mike Hammontree on piano.

Freewill offerings will be accepted.

For more information about the group, visit www.blackwoodquartet.net.

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Local News Justus Continued from Page 1A 1975 on a ship off the coast of Vietnam. He joined the Marine reserves in 1984, and his artillery unit was called into action during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991, respectively.

Justus retired from the reserves in November 2002.

He and his wife of nearly 40 years, MaryJane, relocated from their home in Postville, near Decorah, to Jasper County, moving to a home south of Newton in 2011 due to his transfer related in his civilian job with Caterpillar Ziegler in Altoona.

Justus retired from that career in August 2014, giving him more opportunities to participate in veterans events throughout central Iowa.

“There’s a good veterans base here,” he said. “They’re really active.”

Justus recently brought some of his mementos from the Middle East to the Newton Daily News office. Those

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items included a pop bottle and unopened Pepsi and Sprite pop cans with regional-language printing.

However, the most powerful memento he brought back from Kuwait was the brotherhood he shared with the fellow reservists.

“There were some great guys in our unit,” Justus said.

“And we had good community support, too.”

Justus served in the reserves with Delta Battery of the Second Battalion of the 14th Marines. The Waterloo-based battery, which operated 155mm howitzers, was dispatched to the Middle East after receiving training in Camp LeJeune, N.C. After a U.S.-led air strike campaign that began on Jan. 17, 1991, destroyed Iraqi hardware and casualties allowed American and other coalition forces to move into Kuwait on the ground. Delta Battery was the first U.S. field artillery outfit to enter Kuwait and fire, and quickly destroyed some early targets.

The unit then took up positions around Kuwait City and

Submitted photo Wesley Justus, left, poses with fellow Marines in a photo taken in the Middle East during his 1990-91 service with the reserves as part of Operation Desert Storm. Justus and many other Jasper County veterans will either attend or participate in Veterans Day ceremonies Wednesday.

was ready to support Marine infantry’s advance into the city when the cease-fire was declared.

Delta Battery suffered zero casualties. The unit was met by 2,000 neighbors in a homecoming event at the Waterloo airport.

Justus didn’t go into detail about the way Marines

and other servicemen were viewed in the 1970s. However, he said the welcoming in Waterloo was night-and-day different, with signs welcoming troops. MaryJane and the couple’s two children, Melissa and Joshua, who were in grade school at the time, were there.

Thirteen ribbons adorn Justus’ uniform. The Com-

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to complete the project this year, but would confirm that the time line proposed.

• New business manage for the Cedar Rapids area of the Department of Human Services Irene Holzwarth introduced herself to the board to help familiarize herself with them and the latter.

Holzwarth will be involved in the hiring and

Continued from Page 1A O’Brien said that Thunder Nites has become a popular event, bringing in people from outside the community.

So far this year, the organization has donated to the Newton Fire Department and American Legion Riders and has had a positive impact through out Newton.

“Anything that can bring people into the community is good,” O’Brien said. “Plus, I like to brag that we are the second-biggest gathering; that’s pretty impressive.”

Thunder Nites was also a part of Newton Fest, although a band was unable to perform due to weather. The organization did provide the stage and setting up the area along with garbage cans downtown.

“I think you guys to a great job, you work hard and I think it is great,” supervisor Dennis Stevenson said.

In other business: • TriCrete Construction was selected to com-

bat Action Ribbon is among those.

Justus is the membership adjutant for American Post 111 in Newton. He transferred his membership in both the legion and the VFW (he is a member of Newton Post 1655) in 2011 when he and MaryJane moved from their home in Postville to Newton.

He said he enjoys the way Newtonians appreciate seeing military in uniform at events.

He said he makes the decision on a case-by-case basis as to whether to where the full dress uniform.

Justus and many other Jasper County veterans will either attend or participate in Veterans Day ceremonies Wednesday.

Like many veterans, Justus doesn’t hesitate when stating exactly how much of his life he gave to his country, by the amount of time he was with the Marines.

“Twenty years, six months and 20 days,” he said.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved Thunder Nites to use the Jasper County Courthouse lawn for the 2016 season. Thunder Nites President Bob O’Brien presented the past year’s events to the board at its Tuesday meeting.

plete the work on the American with Disability Act entrance on the west side of the courthouse.

The Urbandale company was selected with a bid of $27,892 to complete all work related to the entrance.

• Jasper County Buildings and Grounds Director Adam Sparks said that TriCrete has worked with Shive-Hattery, the engineering firm on the project, in projects before. He was confident that they would be able

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business process. She had been with the department since 1981 and previously worked as a social worker and service supervisor.

• Jerry Gunderson from Baxter was appointed to the Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission.

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Babbling Brooks

Iowa must ‘weed out’ a compromise

By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

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When the Iowa Legislature convenes for its 90th session on Jan. 11 of next year, it will be expected to quickly resolve some of its squabbles that were dragged out last year — some with no completion.

School funding, eminent domain, inpatient mental health care and Medicaid could be huge issues for the legislature, and all of these are tough topics that deserve plenty of attention and some solutions. However, another major unfinished subject the legislature — medical cannabis — should be addressed early in the session — especially by the House of Representatives.

The senate passed SF 484 last year by a 26-19 margin in early May, with Sen. Chaz Allen (D-Newton) voting in favor of it and Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) voting against it. It never made it out of committee on the House side.

This year, rather than see a medical cannabis bill pushed through one of the two houses at

the last minute (the legislature was on extra time in May, largely due to the school funding impasse), when the Senate voted on SF 484), this issue should be resolved in either January or February. I realize there are many budget and other administrative and federal drug regulations to contend with, but legislators owe it to chronically ill Iowans to come up with a solution for medical cannabis.

Several prominent government officials have referred to medical proposals as pathways toward legalizing for recreational use. If anyone is concerned Des Moines would become filled with as many dispensaries as, say, the way Denver changed when Colorado legalized recreational use, there might be little reason for concern.

First, Iowa can clearly choose a medical-only route. Several states, including California and New Mexico, have instituted longstanding successful, model medical programs that have had little, if any, measurable impact on the

recreational use.

Second, if the legislature or a landmark court case somehow led to recreational approval in Iowa, the rush and excitement might be over. Now that Colorado and Washington have captured the first wave of enthusiasts, is the same jubilation going to happen in all 50 states — especially if 15 or 20 try to capitalize on the tax windfall all at once?

Iowa lost considerable medical credibility when Gov. Terry Branstad closed two of the state’s four mental hospitals earlier this year.

It wasn’t so much the number of patients displaced as it was a symbol of health care not being a top priority.

The law passed in 2014, that allows select epilepsy patients to possess cannabis, but with no legal way to bring it across state lines, does not provide a regular program for patients. Chronically ill Iowans deserve the same respect that pediatric AIDS patients or car-accident victims would expect to receive; it can

all be done using mostly existing medical resources.

The caucus season seems to have put some Iowa priorities on the back burner. While presidential candidates have revived Iowa consciousness about the unpopular 10-cent gas tax or school issues such as funding or Common Core, there hasn’t been much discussion of medical cannabis.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was confronted on the subject during his recent town-hall meeting at the Raceway Cafe. He not only dismissed it as a set-up to get a negative reaction, he reiterated his position that marijuana is a gateway to harder drugs, and should only be allowed medically in rare cases.

The legislature and the governor will have many demanding priorities this year. Let’s make sure getting medicine to people who need it is one of those priorities.

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Hiking trails have more oversight than pipeline Mark Edwards Boone I retired as trails coordinator from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources after 30 years of public service. I have worked across the state with the Army Corps of Engineers, Native American people and many other government organizations. During this time I managed millions of dollars for trail development on state land. I also represented the people of Iowa on state and federal trail

Disagrees with city council action

Joan Myers Newton In regard to the street lights near the Newton Plaza Apart-

Let’s honor our veterans Rep. Dan Kelley Newton This Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to remember something important about veterans in our community. Veterans continue to

grant committee’s awarding multi-millions of dollars.

If the DNR wanted to build a new hiking, foot trail, not a concrete bicycle trail, just a trail in the woods; If we even wanted to move an existing trail over 12 feet to the side to reduce erosion — we would be required to go through more scrutiny than this pipeline will.

To build the trail would require an official agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Transportation, many Native American tribes, the State Historical Preservation Office and various other federal government requirements related to the

Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, Sovereign Lands Construction Permit and Floodplain permits.

As of February of this year many of the permits’ for this pipeline had not even been applied for. Trail projects needed environmental review and rarely happened under three years after starting the paperwork permitting process.

How can a hiking trail project less than a 100 feet in length take longer and receive more oversight than this hazardous 1,134 mile long pipeline?

ments, I whole heartedly disagree with their removal. The lights provide beauty, security and are consistent with other lights on North Fourth Avenue.

Surely the council can find other ways to pay the light bill. Why

not make the lights into solar or LED, which would save the $700 bill? What is the cost of removal of the lights and why not sell them to interested citizens?

The council needs to reconsider the issue to the public.

serve long after they’ve taken off their uniforms to come home.

The volunteer coaches and school mentors are so often veterans who — on top of all they’ve given our country — still want to give more to our kids and community.

The person who mows the

lawn or shovels the walk of the elderly neighbor “just because,” is likely a veteran.

This year on Veterans Day — as we do every day — let’s honor their service in uniform and in harm’s way, as well as their continued service to our neighbors here in town.

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For years, I have been begging Republicans to stand up to the mainstream media.

T h e left has dominated the media for as long as I’ve b e e n By Ben Shapiro alive. Yet Republicans have consistently granted leftists in media the patina of legitimacy: they’ve appeared on their programs, answered their questions without quibble, and allowed the audience to believe that the questions themselves spring from a place of objectivity rather than a desire to harm Republicans.

The political damage has been near incalculable. In 2012, Clinton and George Stephanopoulos singlehandedly redirected the presidential election narrative by asking Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney about banning contraceptives — a policy that no Republican had advocated at any point during the campaign. A few months later, CNN’s in-house Barack Obama serviceperson Candy Crowley won the second presidential debate by wrongly telling Romney that Obama had labeled Benghazi a terrorist attack.

So why haven’t Republicans fought back?

Because Republicans have had a collective action problem. For each Republican willing to label George Stephanopoulos a political hack, there’s a camera-loving John McCain willing to grant Stephanopoulos the premise of neutrality for a bit of airtime. For every Republican willing to ask CNBC moderators about their history of leftist questioning, there’s a John Kasich willing to praise the moderators as open-minded and fair.

All this came to an end last week. CNBC, in its gauche attempt to grab ratings, set up a rogue’s gallery of leftists, all of

whom proceeded to berate, bash, and browbeat the various candidates into looking foolish. That continued until Senator Ted Cruz, R., Texas, put a stop to it: “This is not a cage match ... how about talking about the substantive issues people care about?” Cruz pointed out, correctly, that none of the questioners would be voting in a Republican primary — the implication being that the moderators have priorities other than asking honest questions.

That started the pile-on.

Senator Marco Rubio, R., Fla., jumped in and called the media Hillary Clinton’s Super PAC. Governor Chris Christie, R., N.J., bashed moderator John Harwood for being rude, even by New Jersey standards.

And then the candidates came together and said they would no longer abide by rules set by a ratings-seeking, leftist media, and the ratings-seeking, donation-machine Republican National Committee. Instead, they would approve moderators in advance, and demand that those asking the questions be held up to a standard of decency.

The media, naturally, went nearly insane over this slight. Like pearl-clutching CNBC moderator Carl Quintanilla, who peckishly refused to let Cruz answer his question on Obamacare after Cruz slapped the media, the members of the media insisted that the real offenders were the intransigent Republicans.

Then the Democratic National Committee announced that MSNBC host Rachel Maddow would be moderating a live presidential forum, humiliating that argument.

The Republican willingness to partake in its own political demise has undermined conservatism for years. Now the mask is off. Thanks to CNBC for that.

Ben Shapiro, 31, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School.

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Community Calendar

Obituaries Mildred J. Kimberley Nov. 10, 2015 Mildred J. Kimberley, 95 of Baxter passed away at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving f a m i l y.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bethany United Church of Christ, 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., in Baxter.

Funeral services will be at Bethany United Church of Christ on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. with Teressa Clark officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date in Peoria Cemetery in Rural Maxwell.

Mildred was born on May 20, 1920, in Jasper

Phyllis Cozad Pennell Oct. 25, 2015 Phyllis Cozad Pennell, 84, of Chesterfield Mo., passed in her sleep Oct. 25, 2015.

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Richard Keith Verwers Nov. 7, 2015 Richard “Dick” Keith Verwers, 79, of Gladbrook, passed a w a y peacefully Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side.

A graveside service for Dick was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Chester Cemetery located in Grinnell, with

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County, the daughter of George and Gladys Cordray Lewis. She was raised in Jasper County and was a 1936 graduate Of Colfax Public School. While in high school she took normal training taught by Ella Hartnett. After passing the state exam she taught in rural school system.

On June 26, 1941, Mildred was married to George A. Kimberley in Des Moines.

They spent their lives farming the Kimberley Century Farm located in rural Collins, Jasper County. They loved to travel and spent twenty-one winters in Arizona.

Mildred was a member of the Collins Methodist Church where she was very active. She was president of the local Methodist Women’s Society, a district officer of Methodist Women’s Society, Sunday and Bible

School teacher, leader of youth groups, and served on their church board. As a Peoria Cemetery committee member, she served on the board 65 years and a consultant in her later years. She was a member of the Collins Legion Auxiliary. Mildred loved gardening, landscaping and reading.

Some of her happiest times were with family enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel and see new places. Her most memorable trip was to Israel where she re-affirmed her faith by being baptized at the edge of the River Jordan just as Jesus was long ago.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverley (Dick) Postels of Grinnell, Karmen (Pat) Milligan of Baxter; four grandchildren, Kimberley (Lincoln) Sharar of Iowa Falls, Dr.

Eric (Angie) Forsberg of Altoona, Kelly ( Jamie) Milligan of Baxter, Erin (Sai Kiojai) Forsberg of Gilbert; six great-grandchildren, Karson and Ella Sharar, Liam and Henry Milligan, Tytus Forsberg and Jaylyn Light; four sisters, Helen Holdifer, Trula Fleener, Bertine Slegh, Linda (Bob) Wilson; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, daughter, Patricia Kay, four sisters; Virginia Hornback, Betty Jean Milligan, Georgina Bryant and Evelyn Kimberley; two brothers, James Lewis and Russell Lewis.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Peoria Cemetery Association in Mildred’s memory.

Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter has been entrusted with the care of Mildred and her family.

lis, who struggled with Alzheimer’s, joins her parents, Hazel and Cleland Cozad; brother, Jack Cozad; and cousin, Shirley Buckley. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Robert (Bob); her three children, Dr. Richard Pennell (Chris), Debra Palmer (Pat) and Robert Pennell (Anne); eight grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, Jennifer,

Christopher, PJ, Lauren, Kathryn and Sarah; and three great-grandchildren, Tamara, Corinne and Kylie.

Family was very important to Phyllis and she felt truly blessed that all her children lived in St. Louis. She loved spending time with her family and was the ultimate hostess.

Phyllis would drop everything without hes-

itation to help others.

She was a vibrant loving wife, mother and friend.

A service celebrating her life took place Saturday, Nov. 7 at Salem-in-Ladue United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Mo. Donations to Alzheimers Association are appreciated at 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 or www.alz.org.

Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. There was no public visitation prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed in Dick’s name to the Wounded Warriors. For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Dick and his family.

Richard Keith Verwers was born Jan. 31, 1936, in Kellogg; the son of Raymond and Helen (Cook) Verwers.

He was raised and educated in the Kellogg school district, graduat-

ing from Kellogg High School. Following high school, Dick honorably served his country with the United States Marine Corp.

On Sept. 26, 1959, Dick married the love of his life, Roberta Rickard in California. From this union two children were born, David and Karel.

Dick was a hardworking man retiring from Fisher Control and later working with Ferrellgas in Tama. A few of his passions in life were his family whom he loved dearly, farming and hummingbirds.

Left to cherish his memory are his two

children, David Verwers and Karel (Terry) Ireland; grandchildren, Damien (Kelly) Verwers, Stephanie (Scott) Lampson and Valorie (David) Peitzman; great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Sevannah, Sierrah (Lampson) Ashton, Ethan (Fuches), Arianna Ireland and David (Spencer); and sibling, Jim (Trudy) Verwers.

He is preceded in death by his lovely wife; parents; one brother, Dale; one sister, Rosemary; son-in-law, Rick Cooling; and two grandchildren, Phillip and Sarah Cooling.

Students learn about poverty through simulation EPWORTH (AP) — Students at Western Dubuque High School in Epworth recently learned about hunger through a simulation that determined their status in society.

The Western Dubuque Hunger Banquet held Monday was a student-led school assembly to increase local and global awareness about poverty issues. More than 900 students participated.

Half of the students received a “low class” card, given one-fourth of a graham cracker and were told to sit on the floor. Thirty percent of students received a “middle class” card, received half of a

frosted graham cracker and sat on the bleachers of the gymnasium.

The remaining students were presented with “high class” cards and ate ice cream sundaes at tables.

Sophomore Jaydee Curtis said “Today, we saw it up close, and we realized how much poverty there is in the world.”

Another sophomore, Samantha O’Dell, said she was overwhelmed with guilt when she received her ice cream sundae.

“I felt bad walking by my friends who were middle class or low class,” she said.

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Banquet, kicked off the school National Honor Society’s annual food drive. The assembly also included videos, stories of poverty and speakers from Dubuque Rescue Mission.

Senior Alyssa Dougherty, who helped organize the school’s first school-wide hunger banquet, said they wanted to bring it to all students and hoped they would be more willing to donate food items if they understood poverty better.

The national organization hopes to raise 2,500 pounds of food for Dubuque Rescue Mission. Last year, less than 1,500 pounds was donated.

Pella Community High School is selling Old Shop Equipment by sealed bids.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Newton Chamber Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Thursday at Park Centre in Newton. Please RSVP for the breakfast by emailing info@experiencenewton.com or by calling 641-792-5545.

• Sen. Joni Ernst representative will host office hours at 11 a.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Staff members will be available to answer questions and assist Iowans needing resources related to Medicare open enrollment, which is currently underway and runs through Dec. 7.

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

• Breaking Free women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Jasper County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Garden Room at Park Centre in Newton. Presidential campaign updates and caucus preparations will be discussed. All Democrats are welcome.

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

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

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

• Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawkeye Stages in Newton. The group will meet for coffee and refreshments, with the meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. Program will be on Pearl Harbor. Anyone interested in joining DAR is welcome to attend or call 641-521-8846.

• Baxter PTO Fall Fun Fest will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Baxter Community SchoolWest Gym. Baxter Fall Fun Fest offers more than 20 vendors to get your holiday shopping started. A lunch will be available for purchase supporting the Baxter Star Steppers.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Noble’s Customer Appreciation Fish Fry will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Noble Auto Group of Newton, 2020 W. 20th St. S. in Newton.

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Husband upset by wife who wears heart on her sleeve DEAR ABBY: I’m a mostly happily married wife and mother. I love tattoos. When I was younger, I was engaged to my soul mate. His name is tattooed on my wrists in honor of the love we shared. Unfortunately, he was killed in a car accident.

Several years later, I met and married my husband, “Brett.” When we fight he brings up the tattoos. He says they’re “disrespectful” of him and I should get rid of them. It upsets me because I got the tattoos before I ever met Brett, so how can they be disrespectful? Am I being unreasonable, or should my husband back off? — ILLUSTRATED WOMAN IN COLORADO DEAR ILLUSTRATED WOMAN: The tattoos are in no way disrespectful to your husband. They are the same body art you had when he married you, and if he didn’t complain back then, he shouldn’t now. When you’re fighting and Brett tells you to get rid of them, he’s doing it to hurt you because he knows they are meaningful and he’s trying to get under your skin. Insist on dealing with the subject at hand and don’t take the bait.

DEAR ABBY: I’d like to know if there’s any way to stop my mother-inlaw from inviting herself to every birthday party and graduation our children have. They are pre-teen and teenagers now. She has done this for years, and it often doesn’t end well. Because they are older, they prefer to hang out with their friends, do sleepovers, etc.

Because she insists on staying the night, it’s hard to have room for sleepovers. She complains if she has to sleep on the couch, and she also has a fit if she’s not getting enough attention from the kids because they’d rather be with their friends and not her the whole time.

I have tried explaining that she should come the weekend before or after, but she shows up on the birthday anyway. Her complaints ruin their

birthdays, to the point that I no longer look forward to them. Any advice, since another birthday is right around the corner? (Maybe she’ll read this and have a change of heart.) — MISERABLE MOM IN CALIFORNIA DEAR MISERABLE MOM: Your mother-in-law sounds like a handful. However, I do believe that grandparents should be invited to milestones like graduations, where family is important.

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Transgender woman files complaint against hotel DES MOINES — A transgender woman has filed a complaint against a hotel in central Iowa, accusing staff of discriminating against her because of her gender identity and race. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint Tuesday with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission on behalf of 23-year-old Meagan Taylor.

Taylor, a black transgender woman says staff at the Drury Inn & Suites in West Des Moines discriminated against her and another transgender woman in July.

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TOLEDO — An Iowa judge has agreed to move the trial of a man accused of being involved in his wife’s 2013 death.

Court records show Judge Mary Chicchelly granted a change of venue motion Friday for Dustin Jefferson’s trial to be moved from Tama County to Jasper County. An attorney for Jefferson argued the ongoing media coverage had impacted the potential jury pool in Tama County.

The trial is scheduled to begin in early February in Newton.

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DES MOINES — Wells Fargo plans to open a museum in downtown Des Moines, giving a boost to city plans for a key downtown street. A spokesperson announced Tuesday the company would open the Wells Fargo History Museum in the bank’s lobby in the Financial Center building on Walnut Street. The 5,500-square-foot museum, which will include historical and interactive displays, is expected to open in fall 2016.

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CEDAR FALLS — A monument in Cedar Falls has been dedicated to local fallen soldiers and veterans, including five brothers who died during World War II. The Black Hawk County Freedom Rock was dedicated near Veterans Park Monday. Brothers Albert, George, Francis, Joseph and Madison Sullivan of Waterloo are among the images on the Freedom Rock painted by Greenfield artist Ray Sorensen II. The monument also features Medal of Honor winner Robert Hibbs of Cedar Falls.

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POMEROY — Authorities are investigating the circumstances of a death in northern Iowa. The Calhoun County Sheriff ’s Office says it received a report early Tuesday about a person in Pomeroy with a gunshot wound. Officials who arrived on the scene found a deceased male.

Additional information about the death has not been released, although authorities say they do not believe the public is in danger.

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Branstad meets federal official Women Working on Medicaid privatization from Home talk taxes DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad met with a top federal official in Wa s h ington Tuesday to prom o t e I ow a’s M e d i c a i d privatBranstad ization effort, which has come under scrutiny over the speed of the transition.

Branstad said he met with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Syl-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Guest speaker Sherry Griggs of Dimensions Accounting presented tax information and answered questions at the Let’s Talk Taxes lunch and learn presented by Newton Women Working From Home on Tuesday at DMACC.

USDA expects record soybean crop, third-largest corn crop DES MOINES (AP) — With most of this year’s corn and soybeans harvested, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is boosting its expectations for the size of the crops.

An update Tuesday says farmers are expected to produce a record soybean crop totaling 3.98 billion bushels, up

1 percent from last year.

That’s based on 95 percent of the crop harvested.

Illinois looks to remain the nation’s leading soybean producer with 550.5 million bushels, followed closely by Iowa.

The corn crop will be the third-largest in USDA records at 13.7

billion bushels, based on 93 percent harvested.

Iowa maintains its corn production lead with 2.49 billion bushels.

The abundance is sending downward prices that are already below production costs. Farmers who rent land will struggle to make a profit. Consumers shouldn’t see much effect.

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via Burwell. Branstad said he stressed the transition plans as the state moves its $4.2 billion Medicaid program to private companies, including a “phase-in” that means patients can keep current providers for a period of time.

“We began Iowa’s Medicaid modernization plans in January 2015 and will be phasing in services over a two-year time period,” Branstad said in a news release.

Branstad’s efforts to shift the state program to private management have raised questions about the timeframe,

the contracting process and the impact on patients. Last week, federal officials expressed concerns about the timetable for the changes, slated to take place Jan. 1.

A group of Iowa hospitals have sued seeking to halt or delay the process. In the suit, filed in district court by 11 hospitals and the Iowa Hospital Association, they argue the new system would improperly use money from a trust fund they contribute to.

Branstad spokesman Ben Hammes declined to comment on pending litigation.

Fast-moving system sprinkles snow on Rockies, menaces Plains DENVER (AP) — A strong storm system dropping light snow on Denver was making travel hazardous as it headed east Wednesday morning, menacing the Plains with heavy snow and threatening turbulent weather — even tornadoes — in Iowa, Missouri.

Colorado troopers reported several crashes on windy, icy Interstate 25 near the Wyoming border, and flights have been canceled at Denver International Airport.

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National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Dankers said up to 12 inches have been reported in the Rockies and around 3 inches fell on Denver. The Denver total could hit 4 inches by the time the system leaves the area.

Forecaster Jared Guyer with the weather service’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said the back side of the fast-moving system will run into more cold air over Kansas and Nebraska, leaving behind up to 8 inches in some spots.

A winter storm warning or blizzard warning

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The weather service cited the potential for white-out conditions and urged people to stay home.

A day earlier, up to 18 inches of wet, heavy snow fell in Nevada, shuttering schools in Reno and knocking out power to thousands.

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Halferty took the audience and panel through some of the types of mental health situations his deputies must face in the course of their work, and how mental health assessments work. Whether a person is transported voluntarily or involuntarily in a crisis, they are taken to Skiff Medical Center for assessments, even though the hospital is not a mental health facility.

Some of the questions from the audience ranged from what to do for senior citizens to how local health care agencies work with schools regarding young students who show mental illness symptoms.

Rickers had the answers for many of the audience questions. Regarding seniors, he suggested looking into a guardianship.

Each representative of a direct-care agency was asked by Burdess to describe the basic services they help provide. Sallis pointed out that while clinical diagnosis is key, it’s important for a patient’s support network to get involved in treatment

Continued from Page 1A The event was also broadcast live on local Mediacom cable channels.

Rickers and Halferty provided the audience with a great deal of background about how mental health cases and other psychiatric issues are handled by the courts and by law enforcement.

“We must resist the inclination to criminalize mental illness,” Rickers said. “Complex problems require complex solutions, and we need the help of community and the state legislature to make things work better.”

While replying to questions, Rickers gestured several times toward State Sen. Chaz Allen, who was in attendance, as he reiterated the need for legislative solutions. In addition to more mental health funding and inpatient psychiatric beds for both acute and longterm care, Rickers called upon the state legislature to require care facilities to communicate with each other and accept patients

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Integrated Treatment Services Executive Director Terry Sallis makes a point during Tuesday night’s Community Conversation about mental health issues. All eight panelists mentioned substance abuse and mental illness as frequently co-occurring and as issues that must largely be addressed together.

and education.

“We use the DSM-V as one of our main diagnostic tools,” Sallis said.

“But you don’t need a book to see how mental illness breaks apart families and relationships, or how substance abuse complicates things.”

All eight members of the panel described chemical dependency as one form of mental ill-

ness.

Jody Eaton explained her role as CEO of Central Iowa Community Services, a 10-county regional agency responsible for funding all mental-health services not covered by Medicare. She smiled when the topic of job placement and work programs were brought up, and went on to detail some programming

progress in that area.

Deppe and others on the panel encouraged the community to join NAMI and attend its meetings, and learn more about some community activities, including a new “Mental Health First Aid” course.

Ross, of Optimae, encouraged the public to meet with their state legislators and personally

explain their priorities regarding mental health.

The attendees included several local leaders, such as Newton Mayor Mike Hansen, along with others with ties to national government officials, such as Bri Dennison, local representative for U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack.

Burdess began the evening by saying he gained interest in mental health issues “out of frustration” with police being able to do little to help the mentally ill. He closed by pointing out there could be a similar conversation held in the future.

Halferty implored citizens to educate themselves about mental illness, and to get involved.

“We need your help,” Halferty told the panel and the audience. “We’re in crisis and we’re going to continue to be in crisis.

We need to be open to change, and to innovative ideas, and we need to be asking ourselves, when we get up each day, ‘Am I doing everything I could be doing?’”

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

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Newton Daily News The Newton High School Pacesetters hosted the ISDTA State Solo Competition Oct. 31.

More than 600 dancers from around the state competed in Saturday’s competition. The Pacesetters competed in the Class V division, which included 96 dancers from more than 20 Iowa high schools. A panel of judges evaluated their performances on the basis of appearance, choreography, technique, execution/effect and showmanship.

Pacesetters Macey Caves, Serena Hal-

Newton Daily News Applications for the 27th annual St. Nick’s Christmas Club’s holiday assistance program for Jasper County residents are available at the Newton YMCA, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Applications must be picked up in person and only one application is available per family.

Completed applications forms need to be returned to the Newton YMCA or mailed to the St. Nick’s Christmas Club at P.O. Box 162, Newton IA 50208. All forms are due by Saturday.

Individual families selected for participation will be provided additional information once their application has been processed. Individuals wishing to donate to the cause can send checks payable to St. Nick’s Christmas Club to P.O. Box 162, Newton, IA 50208.

ferty, Madison Mann and Gracie Rorabaugh received Division I ratings. Olivia Bebout and Josi Swihart received Division II Ratings.

The judges also placed the top 12 dancers in Class VI. Junior Madison Mann was awarded 10th place overall.

The Pacesetters would like to thank HyVee, Mid-Town, Fareway, Subway and Hendrickson’s Greenhouse for helping with this year’s competition. They would also like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who made the day run smoothly. The Pacesetters are coached

by Paige Meredith.

Submitted Photo Pictured are the Newton High School Pacesetters competitors, from left, Madison Mann, Gracie Rorabaugh, Serena Halferty, Macey Caves, Olivia Bebout and Josi Swihart. The Pacesetters hosted the ISDTA State Solo Competition Oct. 31.

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Pipeline Continued from Page 1A private property east of Newton for at least the past six months.

The stockpiling and other business related to the pipeline has taken place well before hearings — scheduled to begin Thursday at the Boone County Fairgrounds — determine its final approval or rejection by the Iowa Utilities Board.

“I don’t think what we do up here is going to make any difference,” Carpenter said. “Somebody must know something we (the board) don’t know. We wouldn’t see all this pipe all over the state of Iowa if someone didn’t know what the outcome is going to be.”

A third-party procurement company is storing pipe for the project on behalf of Dakota Access, LLC near Newton and Keokuk in Iowa and in Canton, S.D. All three supervisors said they will remain neutral on the pipeline proposal. Carpenter said he doesn’t feel a county resolution or other action would impact the IUB’s approval process for the Bakken project, which involves public comment sessions set for Thursday in Boone.

Carpenter said county governments don’t have jurisdiction over what is stored on private land — nor does it have domain over state project approvals.

Holdefer and other county landowners were able to get a proposed anti-pipeline resolution on the agenda. She presented her main financial liability, environmental and safety concerns and doubts about how many permanent jobs the proj-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Erich Schmidt, of Laborers International of Iowa, addresses the Jasper County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting. Schmidt and other Dakota Access Pipeline proponents were successful in terms of the board not adopting a proposed anti-pipeline resolution, and board chair Denny Carpenter acknowledged pipe material stored east of Newton wouldn’t be there “if someone didn’t know what the outcome is going to be” in the state approval process of the project.

ect will create, and she was accompanied by Mingo-area landowners Theresa and Joe Weeg and Nathan Malachowski of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement.

Two union representatives came to Newton to address the board regarding the amount of permanent jobs they say will be supported by the pipeline.

“I can’t say I’m not disappointed,” Holdefer said after the meeting.

“But I’m not surprised.

I’m just glad some people came out and we could have this discussion in Jasper County, in this kind of venue, because it’s an important public issue. And I really do respect the opinions of the unions.”

Erich Schmidt of

Laborers International of Iowa and Ryan Hollinrake of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 234 addressed the board.

Both read statements that pointed out pipelines are constructed and maintained primarily by trained, skilled career union professionals, who might not necessarily live in town, but are fulltime, often with pensions and other sorts of typical union benefits.

Proponents and opponents both mentioned how the pipeline has been addressed recently by other Iowa counties.

Malachowski read aloud an anti-pipeline resolution recently passed by the Boone County Board of Supervisors, while Hollinrake mentioned Story and Jefferson had

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recently decided not to take up similar actions.

Schmidt encouraged the board to take no action on the proposed resolution, as mostly personal views were presented to the supervisors while scientific data will need to be shown to the IUB in order to gain approval. Newton residents Dana Simbro said a supervisors’ resolution would carry more weight than the words of the average citizen, and Patricia McNamara said a pipeline leaves a lasting impression on topography.

Supervisors Denny Carpenter and Joe Brock both concurred with Carpenter in terms of remaining neutral on a

state project their board would have to help implement, if approved.

“I have (utility) pipelines on my property, and I hate them,” Brock said.

“They require all kinds of work. I sit on this board to help facilitate the needs of our constituencies. I don’t know how we can do that fairly if we take a stand one way or the other.”

Holdefer indicated last week that they also plan to ask State Sen. Chaz Allen (D-Newton) and Jasper County Environmental Health Director Kevin Luetters to publicly decline support of the pipeline project.

Allen, who was not at Tuesday’s meeting, told the Newton Daily News

that he has not received correspondence from Holdefer or another outspoken landowner, Dan Gannon and will not take a position on the pipeline’s construction.

Allen said he’s told Dakota Access representatives he would support legislation strengthening Iowa’s eminent domain laws if it reaches the Iowa Senate floor in the coming session. But he is also director of the Jasper County Economic Development Corporation.

As JEDCO director, Allen has been in direct communication with representatives from Dakota Access. He said he provided company officials with landowners’ contact information while its representatives searched for a staging area for piping intended for the project. Allen said otherwise JEDCO did not help to facilitate the stockpile.

If the pipeline’s permit is approved by the IUB, the JEDCO director said he sees it as his responsibility to ensure the county receives any economic benefit possible, from temporary union construction jobs to property tax revenue.

“If the project moves forward, it’s my job as JEDCO director to see it’s financially beneficial for Jasper County,” Allen said. “There are people against the pipeline project, but if it’s approved, we want to put Jasper County in a better situation.”

Reporter Michael Mendenhall contributed to this story.

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

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Newton Athletic Booster Club Fall Trivia Night

Submitted Photo Team Orange Is The New Black got creative with its costumes at the Newton Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night Saturday. Pictured from left to right: Taylor Peska, Michael McGonegle, Brian Springer, Jenny Springer, Miranda Bratland, Kelly Sorenson and Doug Sorenson.

Submitted Photo Team Our Gang placed third out of 25 teams for best table decor/costumes at the Newton Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night Saturday at McCann Center. Pictured from left to right: Debbie Rivers, Gregg Rivers, Jill Clapper, Steve Matsen, Connie Matsen, Kathy Tomlin and Dick Tomlin.

Submitted Photo Team Trivia Nuts won first place at the Newton Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night Saturday night at McCann Center. There was a Halloween theme and participants were encouraged to dress in costume. Team The Walking Dead Parents won best table decor/ costumes.

Submitted Photo Team Secret Service/President participated in the Newton Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night Saturday at McCann Center. Pictured from left to right: Pete Simmons, Missy Simmons, Teri Allen, Chaz Allen, Barb Greer, Butch Greer, Tiffany Ahn and Rusty Ahn. The Newton Athletic Booster Club would like to extend a thank you to everyone who came and supported the organization and student-athletes. The next Trivia Night tentative date is April 2.

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Cardinals receive Class 3A District 6 honors

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton High’s Cardinals had the leading rusher in Class 3A District 6 in 2015.

They had one of the top tacklers in the district.

Despite a 1-6 run in district play and a 1-8 overall mark, Newton’s players were recognized by 3A District 6 football coaches. Seniors Joseph Banfield, Duncan Lee, Bryce Tish and Dalton Nevels were named to the 2015 3A District 6 All-District Football Team.

Seniors Jake Bennett, Andrew Weiland and Austin James and junior Caden Manning received district honorable mention honors.

District 3 champion Gilbert had nine players named to the all-district team and Bondurant-Farrar had seven players on the elite team. Gilbert junior Cody Dvorak was the District 6 offensive MVP while Ballard’s senior Easton Moody was the District 6 defensive MVP. Benton’s Kal Goodchild was voted District 6 coach of the year.

Banfield earned first-team horns as running back while Lee received honors as linebacker. Tish and Nevels were named to the first team as defensive backs. Manning and Weiland were put on the honorable mention list as offensive linemen, and defensive honorable mention went to James as a linebacker and Bennett as a defensive back.

Banfield, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound running back, finished his senior season with 1,115 yards on 205 carries and had 14 touchdowns. He was the top rusher in District 6 and second in scoring with 94 points. The last Newton player to rush for more than 1,000 yards was Zach Roskilly in 2011. Roskilly had 1,099 yards on 175 yards.

Banfield caught 10 passes for 59 yards. He had 403 yards on 16 kick returns, which included an 86-yard return for a touchdown against Benton. Banfield scored two two-point conversions. On defense, Banfield recorded six solo tackles and one assisted

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tackle. He had two tackles for loss and a quarterback sack.

Lee led District 6 with 61 solo tackles. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker had 32 assisted tackles for the Cardinals. He had 11.5 tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks. Lee recovered a fumble, returning it 48 yards for a

touchdown.

Lee played on the offensive line early in the season. Lee made the switch to fullback when the Cardinals changed to a two-back offensive set.

Tish was a three-year starter in the defensive backfield for the Cardinals. The 5-foot10, 165-pound defensive back

had 25 unassisted tackles and 19 assisted tackles. He had one tackle for loss, one interception, three pass breakups and one forced fumble Tish also played as a receiver for the Newton offense.

He caught 12 passes for 130 yards and had all three touchdowns scored by the Newton

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passing game.

Nevels recorded 25 solo tackles and 11 assisted tackles. He also had one interception, three fumble recoveries and three pass breakups. The 5-foot-7, 155-pound defensive back made 7.5 tackles for loss, had one quarterback sack and blocked one kick.

Nevels was Newton’s second-leading rusher as a running back on offense. He rushed for 669 yards on 101 carries and scored seven touchdowns. He made five catches for 39 yards and had 160 yards on nine kickoff returns.

Manning was a 6-foot, 240-pound junior offensive lineman and Weiland was a 6-foot-1, 210-pound senior offensive lineman. They were part of the reason Newton was third in the district in rushing offense — 2,315 yards on 454 yards and 24 touchdowns.

James was a 6-foot, 170-pound linebacker with 30 solo tackles and 17 assisted tackles. James had f.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and two forced fumbles.

Bennett was a 6-foot, 165-pound defensive back with eight unassisted tackles, six assisted tackles and one tackle for loss.

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Iowa Speedway’s Small to tryout for Barnstormers’ roster

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small has decided to temporarily hang up his race-day suit for a helmet, shoulder pads and football cleats.

Small announced Tuesday that he will attend the Iowa Barnstormers’ annual open tryout at the Pella Recreation Center Field House in Pella on Saturday.

“I have been a passionate football fan since I was a kid, and when I heard about the open tryouts, I realized that it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Small said. “By no means do I think this will be easy, but I’ve learned a few things about speed, teamwork and aerodynamics in racing which will give me an advantage.”

Anyone who attends the tryout this weekend will receive commemorative Barnstormers camp T-Shirt, but Small is going into Saturday with every intention of walking away with a roster spot at either

wide receiver or defensive back.

“I am going into this tryout with high expectations, and I will be prepared to compete Saturday,” Small said.

“My training starts today, and my goal is to finish with more than just the T-Shirt.”

Small is a former high school basketball standout. For the football tryout, he will be coached by current Iowa Barnstormers.

Small, who was named one of the top 10 sports executives under the age of 30 by SportsPro Magazine, will temporarily relinquish negotiating contracts and race sanctions in favor of reading defenses and running passing routes.

The annual tryout is open to the public, including Iowa Speedway race fans. Athletes must be at least 18-years-old, non-college eligible and interested in playing for the Iowa Barnstormers indoor football team during the 2016 season.

Registration opens at 11 a.m. with tryouts kicking off at noon.

“I am beyond excited to have Iowa Speedway

President Jimmy Small on hand at our free agent tryout in Pella in hopes of earning a contract,” Iowa Barnstormers coach Joe Brannen said. “It is a true pleasure to have a person of his caliber not only show interest in the storied tradition of our organization but also have the excitement and determination he does for making our squad.

“As a coach at these workouts, one thing you are always looking for that can’t be coached, is speed, something Mr. Small knows all about.

We will have 2016 contracts on hand, and I am looking forward to seeing if Jimmy has what it takes to join our roster.”

The Iowa Barnstormers are members of the Indoor Football League and have been playing indoor football since 1995 and helped begin the career of native Iowan and former NFL standout Kurt Warner.

The 2016 season kicks off Feb. 26 against the Green Bay Blizzard.

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

Troy Hyde/Daily News Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small speaks to the crowd before a race this past summer. On Saturday, Small will attend the Iowa Barnstormers annual open tryout with the hopes of earning a 2016 roster spot.

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Irish break into top four in CPF rankings Hawkeyes make big jump into top five

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Notre Dame moved into the top four in the second College Football Playoff selection committee rankings of the season Tuesday night.

Clemson remained No. 1, with Alabama moving up two spots to No. 2, Ohio State staying at No. 3 and the Fighting Irish up a spot to No. 4.

Notre Dame and Alabama each has one loss.

Unbeaten Iowa received an eye-catching promotion, rising four spots to No. 5. Baylor is the highest-ranked Big 12 team at No. 6.

Two previously unbeaten teams tumbled. LSU, No. 2 last week, dropped to No. 9 after losing at Alabama, and Michigan State, which was No. 7, dropped to No. 13.

Takeaways from the second playoff rankings: Eye on Hawkeyes One of the biggest surprises was Iowa’s rise to No. 5 after winning 35-27 on the road against an Indiana team that is 0-5 in Big Ten play. Committee chairman Jeff Long pointed out the Hawkeyes have beaten two top 25 teams on the road (Wisconsin and Northwestern), and Iowa’s strength of schedule is No. 2 behind Clemson among the six remaining unbeaten teams.

“It’s a recognition by the committee that they were increasingly impressed by Iowa and their body of work,” Long said. “Three teams lost ahead of them, so we felt they needed to move up.”

Last week Long said the

Troy Hyde/Daily News Iowa tailback LeShun Daniels Jr. (29) returned to the lineup last week against Indiana and helped the Hawkeyes move to 9-0 on the season. Iowa moved up to No. 5 in this week’s College Football Playoff poll, which was released Tuesday night.

committee had concerns about Iowa’s offense.

“We recognize they are consistent on both sides of the ball,” he said Tuesday. “They aren’t flashy, but they are consistent.”

Big 12 Blues Barring upsets, Notre Dame’s promotion to No. 4 would cause the Big 12 to root for the Pac-12’s Stanford to knock off the Irish on Nov. 28.

That could create room in the top four for the Big 12 champion, whoever it is.

Baylor is the highest-ranked Big 12 team at No. 6 for the second straight week, with Oklahoma State No. 8 after being No. 14 in the first rankings.

Some analysts thought Oklahoma State would overtake Baylor, and maybe even move into the top four, after

an impressive 49-29 win at home over previously unbeaten TCU. The committee still likes Baylor more, even though the Bears are yet to beat a team with a winning record.

“Oklahoma State had a good win,” Long said. “That’s the first piece of real strength we’ve seen from them.”

The Cowboys’ fate is in their own hands. They host Baylor on Nov. 21. The Bears play their next three games against teams with a combined 25-2 record.

The Navy What-If CFP executive director Bill Hancock said the committee would delay announcing one of the New Year’s Six bowls if Navy — the highest-ranked Group of Five member at No. 20— is still in contention to be the G5 representative on Se-

lection Day Dec. 6. That’s because the Midshipmen’s regular season doesn’t end until the Army game on Dec. 12.

If Navy is in the mix, the committee would announce the pairing for one of the New Year’s Six bowls — either the Fiesta or Peach — and one participant in the other New Year’s Six bowl, holding the other spot in that game for the Group of Five rep.

The committee would hold a teleconference on Dec. 12, after the Army-Navy game, and determine if it’s necessary to revise the Dec. 6 rankings relative to Navy.

Navy’s only loss is to Notre Dame, and the Midshipmen would remain a factor if they win at Houston and win the American Athletic Conference championship game before finishing against Army.

Big Ten coaches try to keep focus on weekend games INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Potential distractions seem to be popping up all around the Big Ten this November.

Coaches at Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota are still trying to demonstrate they should keep their jobs. Northwestern and Penn State are discussing new football facilities.

Five teams are still chasing bowl eligibility while No. 14 Michigan State and No. 15 Michigan are hoping to get back into the Big Ten East title chase.

And, of course, No. 2 Ohio State and No. 8 Iowa continue their pursuit of perfection and a spot in the College Football Playoff.

But don’t expect to hear a debate inside the locker rooms.

“Probably about 30 seconds,” Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz said when asked how much time he talks about CFP rankings with his team in a given week. “I don’t mean this in a disrespectful way, but for coaches and players I don’t really see the point of it right

now. If you can run the table and win your conference championship game, then you’ve got a chance to be in the discussion.”

The Spartans and Buckeyes were poised for a division showdown next weekend — until a questionable call at Nebraska ended a potential battle of unbeatens.

That loss also put Michigan back in the picture as it heads to Indiana.

Michigan State will try to rebound by getting coach Mark Dantonio his 50th victory in conference play when struggling Maryland comes to town with interim coach Mike Locksley.

Dantonio wants to turn the page on what happened Saturday in Lincoln but during the league’s weekly coaches conference call, he was asked what the takeaways were from that loss.

“Basically that life’s never going to go the way you want it to go and you have to ad-

just,” he said. “We haven’t been in this situation in a while. It’s how you respond.”

Even in Columbus, the focus hasn’t changed.

When the Buckeyes face the underrated Illini on Saturday, J.T. Barrett will start at quarterback and converted receiver Braxton Miller is likely to play.

As for that eagerly anticipated matchup with Michigan State or the Michigan-Ohio State game next week, coach Urban Meyer isn’t giving them a thought.

“I think what I’m focused on is what everyone else is focused on,” Meyer said. “And that’s the task at hand.”

Tough loss When Golden Gophers coach Jerry Kill announced his retirement two weeks ago, it hit Ferentz hard. “It was heart-wrenching for anyone involved,” he said. “Jerry Kill, to me, was a football coach, that’s what he was born to do.

That’s what made that press

conference so hard to watch.

He didn’t start in the penthouse, he’s really built an impressive resume and he’s done it the hard way.”

Leading the way Iowa cornerback Desmond King picked off his eighth pass of the season Saturday, tying the school record and retaining the national lead. Penn State’s Carl Nassib broke the school’s single season record with 15½ sacks last weekend, also tops in the nation. And when Rutgers kickoff returner Janarion Grant scored on a 98-yard return, he tied the conference record with three touchdown returns on kickoffs in one season.

— Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said he would take time out from his football work Friday night to attend Indiana’s basketball season opener against Eastern Illinois so he can watch brother-in-law Tom Crean on the sideline.

— Ohio State can clinch the East Division with a win and victories by Indiana and Maryland.

Big 12 sports big matchups as November rumbles along

By Dave Skretta The Associated Press Oklahoma State knocked TCU from the ranks of the unbeaten over the weekend and almost certainly knocked the Horned Frogs out of the College Football Playoff picture, too.

Now, it is Oklahoma’s turn to try to do the same thing to Baylor.

The No. 12 Sooners, who have been rolling since a stunning loss to Texas a month ago, visit fourth-ranked Baylor on Saturday in the Big 12’s marquee matchup. Oklahoma still has conference title aspirations, even if its loss in the Red River Rivalry crippled its own national championship hopes, while the Bears are trying to ensure they don’t miss

out like they did a year ago.

“Every game you play is a big game, and the biggest game you always have after you finish this one is the next one,” Baylor coach Art Briles said on Monday’s coaches teleconference.

The Bears (8-0, 5-0, No. 6 CFP) may have learned that lesson last Thursday night.

In their first game with freshman Jarrett Stidham under center, the Bears got everything they could handle from Kansas State in a 31-24 victory. In fact, the Wildcats — winless in league play — had the ball with 44 seconds left needing a touchdown to force overtime.

The Bears came up with an

interception to seal the win.

The Sooners (8-1, 5-1, No. 15) always figured to give the Bears a tough test in their road to perfection, but it was the Horned Frogs — Big 12 co-champs a year ago — that everyone pointed to as the big late-season matchup. The two Texas schools meet on Nov. 27.

That story line changed when fifth-ranked Oklahoma State (9-0, 6-0, No. 14) rolled to a 49-29 win over No. 13 TCU (8-1, 5-1, No. 8) last weekend, vaulting the Cowboys into the national title conversation and sending the Horned Frogs searching for answers.

In some ways, the month of

November is shaping up to be an elimination game in the Big 12 title race. But all of those tough matchups could ultimately be a bad thing for the Big 12, leaving the league once again without one national championship contender.

In other Big 12 news Monday: — The Cowboys swept the league’s weekly awards with quarterback Mason Rudolph the top player on offense, linebacker Chad Whitener on defense and punter Zach Sinor on special teams.

— Speaking of Doctson, coach Gary Patterson said “no update” when asked about the status of his star wide receiver. Doctson appeared to have his wrist rolled over late in the first half and did not return against Oklahoma State.

Royals trio win Gold Gloves NEW YORK (AP) — World Series MVP Salvador Perez and Kansas City Royals teammates Eric Hosmer and Alcides Escobar have won Gold Gloves.

The awards for fielding excellence were announced Tuesday by Rawlings.

Yoenis Cespedes won the AL prize in left field even though he was traded from Detroit to the New York Mets on July 31.

Perez was honored for the third consecutive season as the AL catcher, as was Hosmer at first base. Escobar won for the first time at shortstop.

The other AL winners were second baseman Jose Altuve and pitcher Dallas Keuchel of Houston, Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado, Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier and Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun.

In the NL, catcher Yadier Molina and right fielder Jason Heyward won from St. Louis. Arizona also had two winners with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and center fielder A.J. Pollock.

Other NL winners were Miami second baseman Dee Gordon, San Francisco shortstop Brandon Crawford, Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado, Pittsburgh left fielder Starling Marte and Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke.

Minnesota CB Myrick likely to miss rest of 2015 season MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gophers cornerback Jalen Myrick was released from a Columbus, Ohio, hospital on Tuesday and will likely miss the rest of the season after being hospitalized with a rib injury sustained during Saturday’s loss at Ohio State.

Myrick, a junior, had 26 tackles in nine games this season and led the Gophers with three interceptions.

“I was told three to four weeks and he should be back to OK, as far as his lung and that goes,” interim coach Tracy Claeys said.

“By all likelihood, he’s going to be done for the rest of the season.”

Minnesota has three games remaining, beginning with a game at No. 8 Iowa on Saturday.

Myrick was injured early during Saturday’s 28-14 loss. Myrick stayed in the game and had one tackle and combined Briean Boddy-Calhoun on a sack of Cardale Jones before missing the second half.

The Gophers have had 22 players on the two-deep depth chart miss a combined 81 games this season, including 12 starters who’ve missed at least one game.

Claeys also said senior Rodrick Williams, who has just 29 carries this season, could be involved against Iowa.

Public Notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARION CALVIN VAN ZEE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036769 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Marion Calvin VanZee, Deceased, who died on or about October 15, 2015: You are hereby notified that on November 6, 2015, the last will and testament of Marion Calvin VanZee, deceased, bearing date of January 29, 1971, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that John Eric VanZee was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose are reasonably identities ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated November 6, 2015 Date of second publication 18th day of November, 2015 John Eric VanZee Executor of the Estate 13445 S 68th Ave W Mitchellville, IA 50169 Address Probate Code Section 304 Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for the Executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) November 11 & 18 November 2, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.

Special Meeting of the Board of Education Emerson Hough Conference Room #125 Exclusion Hearing President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:00 p.m.

Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, and Travis Padget Absent: Donna Cook Others Present: Bob Callaghan (Superintendent), Christine Dawson (Recording Secretary), Kristy Latta (Attorney), Bill Peters (NHS Principal), student, and parent CLOSED SESSION - ACTION #9735 Travis Padget moved, Robyn Friedman seconded to go into closed session to conduct a hearing regarding recommended discipline of a student as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) and to review or records which are discuss required by state and federal law to be kept confidential as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a).

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ACTION #9736 Elbert moved, Cantu seconded, to return to open session to take action regarding recommended discipline of a student.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED DISCIPLINE OF STUDENT - ACTION #9737 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded, that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be excluded from Newton attendance at any Community School District school program, school activities, and school premises for the remainder of the 2015 - 2016 school year. The student's IEP team will determine the education services to be provided during the period of exclusion. At the conclusion of the exclusion period, the student may be to the District's admitted Disciplinary Alternative Program An application for (DAP). readmission must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the student's admission to the DAP. Legal Counsel is directed to draft the written Findings, Conclusions, and Decision consistent with the Board's deliberations, the Board President is authorized to review and execute said document, and the Board Secretary is directed to mail said document to the student and the student's parent.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook ADJOURN - ACTION #9738 Elbert moved, Friedman seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Minutes Mailed November 11 Newton Community School Board of Education Board Learning Leadership Emerson Hough Conference Room 125 October 26, 2015 - 6:00 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:00 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Donna Cook, Andrew (6:12 PM), Robyn Elbert Friedman (6:11 PM), Ann Leonard (6:17 PM), Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Christine Dawson, and Gayle Isaac Absent: None Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), Jim Gilbert, Barb Hackworth, Fran Henderson, Brenda Hodnett, Jen Norvell, Tina Ross, Rob Schwarz (RSP), Laura Selover, Lisa Sharp, David Stoakes (RSP), and Randy Van (KCOB) Consent Agenda - ACTION #9725 Padget moved, Cook seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Padget Absent: Elbert, Friedman, Leonard Board Learning Leadership: Topic - Public Input Process for New Attendance Areas Rob Schwarz and David Stoakes, RSP & Associates Rob Schwarz and David Stoakes presented information in a power

Brenda Hodnett, Jen Norvell, Tina Ross, Rob Schwarz (RSP), Laura Selover, Lisa Sharp, David Stoakes (RSP), and Randy Van (KCOB) Consent Agenda - ACTION #9725 Padget moved, Cook seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Padget Absent: Elbert, Friedman, Leonard Board Learning Leadership: Topic - Public Input Process for New Attendance Areas Rob Schwarz and David Stoakes, RSP & Associates Rob Schwarz and David Stoakes presented information in a power point “Planning for Change” regarding a demographic study which began in 2013. RSP is seeking community feedback in the process to determine school boundaries for new (K-4) Discussion attendance areas. included Enrollment and Enrollment Demographics, Review/Update, Projections and Process to Update A district Attendance Areas. map was shown with current elementary attendance areas and the creation of planning areas utilizing GIS information. Student enrollment trends were shared (2005/2006 - 2015/2016). A heat map illustrating the density of student population located within geographic proximity to schools was shown, which will aid in the understanding of future facility locations. Planning areas were and potential examined development growth identified. future enrollment Projected numbers were given (2016/2017 2020/2021). School enrollment numbers were examined from a low/high capacity range, illustrating stress on the system.

Future school enrollment by student residence location was projected (2016/2017 2020/2021).

Enrollment is projected to be stable, with a slight overall increase in the next five years. Capacity concerns at the elementary and middle school facilities will need to be addressed in light of projected enrollment and potential Rob development growth.

Schwarz shared the Boundary Comprehensive Process and roles of Board of Education, Public, Consultant (RSP), and Staff. Two public input forums will be held to allow the community to offer feedback October 28, 2015 and November 17, 2015. A series of questions board were presented to members to help affirm aspects of the process.

Adjourn - ACTION #9726 Friedman Elbert moved, seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:44 PM. Minutes Mailed November 11

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Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125 October 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:51 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Christine Dawson, and Gayle Isaac Absent: None Others Present: Brenda Hodnett, Bruce Nuzum, Todd Schuster, Lisa Sharp, Jason W. Brooks (Newton Daily News), and Randy Van (KCOB) Communications Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared about recent donations the Newton REALTORS made to the district.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #9727 moved, Friedman Leonard seconded to approve the consent agenda - with an edit to move item VIIIC to VIIIA. Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Elbert, Padget Human Resources Update Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #9728 John Bieber - (Contract) - Head Boys Tennis Coach - effective begin 2015 - 2016 school year Dustin Brisel - (Contract) Assistant Boys 9th Basketball Coach - effective begin 2015 2016 school year Sarah Patterson - (Contract) Assistant Boys Swimming Coach - effective begin 2015 - 2016 school year Andy Swedenhjelm - (Contract) - Coach, Spring Strength & Conditioning - effective begin 2015 2016 school year Chad Garvis - (Contract) Coach, Winter Strength & Conditioning - effective begin 2015 - 2016 school year Elbert moved, Padget seconded approve the Certified to Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Classified Personnel - ACTION #9729 David Hegstrom - (Agreement) Activities Clean-Up - effective October 13, 2015 Eric Tyson - (Agreement) Activities Clean-Up - effective October 13, 2015 Cantu Friedman moved, the seconded to approve Personnel Human Classified Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Open Forum - No one requested to speak during the open forum Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, campus, and community activities were reported Campus Attendance Report presented various Infinite Campus reports - (monthly and 1st Quarter) - 95% campus goal District Enrollment Summary presented various Infinite Campus reports - (current day, certified enrollment date, first day of school) Finalize Board Participants at the November 18 - 20, 2015 IASB Convention board members confirmed registration attendance Present Formative Evaluation Document - board members received document format to complete for July - October 2015 and submit to board president by November 5, 2015.

Learning, Leadership, and Business Bob District Callaghan, Superintendent Consider Acceptance of a 28E Agreement between the Newton Community School District and the City of Newton - ACTION #9730 Newton Community School District Attorney, Bruce Nuzum was present to answer any questions regarding a formalized 28E Agreement to govern the shared use of certain facilities between the district and City of Newton.

Facilities include: Eversman Field (Woodland Park), City owned tennis courts, bike and hike trail (Children's Forest), Westwood Golf Course, and Maytag Swimming Pool. Mr. Nuzum answered questions from board members and will update agreement with suggested edits.

Cook moved, Leonard seconded to approve the 28E Agreement with edits.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Leonard, Elbert, Friedman,

District Attorney, Bruce Nuzum was present to answer any questions regarding a formalized 28E Agreement to govern the shared use of certain facilities between the district and City of Newton.

Facilities include: Eversman Field (Woodland Park), City owned tennis courts, bike and hike trail (Children's Forest), Westwood Golf Course, and Maytag Swimming Pool. Mr. Nuzum answered questions from board members and will update agreement with suggested edits.

Cook moved, Leonard seconded to approve the 28E Agreement with edits.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Leonard, Elbert, Friedman, Padget Acceptance of Sealed Bids for Sale of School Property (Policy Code No. 903.1) - ACTION #9731 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, shared that we had received one bid for $175.00 to purchase the 1996 Chevy Tahoe.

It is recommended by our transportation department that the district dispose of the two unsold vehicles (1992 & 1994 Suburbans). moved, Cantu Friedman seconded to approve the sale of the 1996 Chevy Tahoe and to dispose of the two Suburbans.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Consideration of Entering into a Contract Agreement with BasicLeigh Communications (Leigh McGivern, APR - Writing, Marketing & Public Relations Counsel) - ACTION #9732 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, explained to date progress on a proposed contract agreement with Leigh McGivern of BasicLeigh Communications and in relation to a future bond referendum for the new Berg Complex.

Ms. McGivern was invited to attend the October 29, 2015 Bond Committee Meeting.

The original motion to vote on approval of the contract was tabled.

Leonard moved, Robyn seconded to table the motion.

Ms. Leonard will need to notify the board president to request this as a future agenda item.

Business Service Report Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9733 Padget moved, Elbert seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Business Services Update Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, reported enrollment at 2,957 students, an increase of three from last school year.

New Business - Old Business Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary Superintendent Bob Callaghan shared a reconfiguration transition timeline, projecting into the start of the 2016/2017 school year.

There was discussion on the bond referendum timeline and various considerations into a decision of April or September 2016. Timing of the election (if referendum passes) will determine ground breaking on the new Berg Complex and when building could be occupied.

A student disciplinary hearing was scheduled for November 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM. A board work session was set for November 2, 2015 at 6:30 PM. Board member Donna Cook expressed concern that Wednesday, October 28, 2015 was too quick to hold the first Public Input Process meeting regarding new K-4 attendance areas.

Board member Donna Cook suggested rescinding the reconfiguration timeline to further discuss and take possible action. Board President Sheri Benson expressed that we need to show the public we can make a decision Future meeting dates include: Public Input Process for New Attendance Areas (6:00 PM) (October 28, 2015) (DMACC Room 210), Regular Board Meeting (6:30 PM) - (November 9, 2015) (Emerson Hough - Conference Room 125), 70th IASB Annual Convention - (November 18 - 20) (Iowa Events Center Des Moines).

Adjourn - ACTION #9734 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 8:16 PM. Minutes Mailed November 11

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November 2, 2015 - 6:30 PM Newton CSD Board of Education - Work Session Emerson Hough Conference Room #125 President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:30 PM. Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson Absent: Donna Cook Others: Diane Babcock, Barb Hackworth, Fran Henderson, Brenda Hodnett, Paula Lureman, Michelle Modlin, Jen Norvell, and Doug Smith Approve Agenda - ACTION #9739 Elbert moved, Friedman seconded, to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Work Session: Reconfiguration (2016 - 2017) Board Member Input: SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) Superintendent Bob Callaghan led a SWOT Analysis regarding the board-approved reconfiguration for the 2016-2017 reconfiguration.

Strengths and Weaknesses were identified as “internal” to the process and Opportunities and Threats were expressed to be “external” to the process.

Board members provided comments and identified those comments within the SWOT analysis. Input was charted into one of the four areas.

Strengths were identified as: “achieving board goal #1 •lowering of student-teacher ratio to achieve board goal •utilization of current facility spaces •increase in teacher impact inside the classroom •increase in the opportunity for differentiation of instruction inside the classroom •greater impact during collaboration from “specials” teachers •students would attend only 3 schools and would attend two of them for a longer period of time •a change in transportation and bussing could more bussing and shorter routes •bussing could alleviate some attendance/tardy issues •a potential increase in teacher satisfaction •transition “with” teachers and •timelines provided by maintenance and administration.

Weaknesses were identified as: •lack of clarity/understanding of the plan and how it affects each person and their role - more communication is needed •concern over the administrative readiness for two additional grades being added to the 7-8 campus •concern over the change having a negative effect on curve management of test scores •loss of the grade-level collaboration groups •utilizing 1 NTAG teacher over four K-4 campuses •don't feel the enthusiasm from the teaching staff supporting the move - doing this “to” them rather than “with” them •lack of organization •a major shift at 7-8 level.

Weaknesses were identified as: •lack of clarity/understanding of the plan and how it affects each person and their role - more communication is needed •concern over the administrative readiness for two additional grades being added to the 7-8 campus •concern over the change having a negative effect on curve management of test scores •loss of the grade-level collaboration groups •utilizing 1 NTAG teacher over four K-4 campuses •don't feel the enthusiasm from the teaching staff supporting the move - doing this “to” them rather than “with” them •lack of organization •a major shift at 7-8 level.

Opportunities were identified as: •removal of an artificial barrier for excuses in K-4 tardiness •many of communication areas •increased differentiation within the collaborative groups •TLCG written for grade-level configuration and the TLCG could help lead the transition •greater opportunity amongst males during a 5-6 transition within the campus so they don't lock into a certain group which may occur •increase opportunity for extracurricular opportunities/activities 5-8 •build stronger community K-4, 5-8, 912 •increase the 5-8 PTA opportunity because of the 4-year building participation •providing group transitions focus •professional development during second semester geared toward and •provide a transitions “dipstick” for culture.

Threats were identified as: •financial impact and changes to the general fund and tax base • “a lot” of stuff going on •this is year 1 of the TLCG and this may cloud understanding of the leadership roles •timing and extent of the physical change •transition teamed with the bond •teacher satisfaction •taking another year may increase feeling of doing this “to” teachers and not “with” them and •absence of checkpoints.

Board Member Josh Cantu also the “Iron Triangle” shared thinking in terms of scope, timeline, and resources. Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, provided district input in terms of the Iron Triangle. There was discussion on ways to improve communication within the Newton Community School District.

Board members discussed timeline of the bond referendum.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan asked for more clarification from the board. President Sheri Benson asked how the board can help convey enthusiasm. Board Andy Elbert member recommended we give the public and staff the information they need. President Benson asked about shifting resources. Member Travis Padget and Ann Leonard up the issue of brought communication. Board member Josh Cantu wanted to ensure the staff knew and understood the timeline. Member Ann Leonard tried to assess the breakdown of communication. Board member Robyn Friedman expressed the SWOT Analysis should be taking place with the teaching staff.

Gayle Isaac expressed the principals have a good scope of what is going on and the goals of the reconfiguration are to meet the board goals, increase staff at K-4 grades and lower class sizes.

Isaac expressed that based upon the numerous surveys from and teachers the parents overwhelming desire was to get “neighborhood” schools back, better utilize our facilities and through RSP & Associates and FRK Architects and Engineers the only scenario to meet the board goals was to reconfigure.

Isaac expressed the project began in October of 2013 and he feels the implementation timeline is doable.

Communication was identified as a weakness. The emphasis from the board has been to identify a person for PR and communication. The question was asked by Ms. Friedman regarding the timeline being “ironclad” and board member Elbert the issue of added reconfiguration-fatigue which would be similar to bond-fatigue.

Board member Friedman expressed connecting the reconfiguration with the bond to of eliminate the possibility “fatigue”.

Discussion continued with President Benson and VicePresident Padget regarding the bond committee and not wanting to wait on the bond to continue with the reconfiguration. Member Cantu asked about how much room we had to grow prior to the bond. The number of classrooms was detailed a growth of 49 students would not allow the district to meet its goals under the current building usage and configuration.

Goal Identification Board members would like to “dipstick” district internal and external “culture”.

Board members would like to assist administration with a communication plan.

District administration will work on solutions for the items identified in the SWOT exercise and report back to the Board no later than November 23, 2015.

Board members would like to be provided with updates on the transition reconfiguration timeline and checkpoints. The board would like to know when a “red flag” appears that would not allow the process to continue.

Moving Forward At this time, no future work session has been scheduled. The consensus was future issues and concerns could be addressed in regularly scheduled meetings.

ADJOURN - ACTION #9740 Elbert moved, Padget seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 PM. Minutes Mailed.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council approved Schedule 15-14: Assessments for the Expenses of Nuisance Abatement has been filed with the Jasper County Treasurer under the authority of Iowa Code §364.12. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest within thirty days, and thereafter all unpaid special assessments bear interest at the rate specified by the council. All properties are located within the City of Newton, Iowa.

Schedule 15-14.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council approved Schedule 15-14: Assessments for the Expenses of Nuisance Abatement has been filed with the Jasper County Treasurer under the authority of Iowa Code §364.12. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest within thirty days, and thereafter all unpaid special assessments bear interest at the rate specified by the council. All properties are located within the City of Newton, Iowa.

Schedule 15-14.

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Qualifications include: • 2 or 4-year college degree in accounting or a related field is desired.

• Minimum of 3-4 years customer service, sales or billing system administrative experience required.

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience desired.

• Proficiency using MS Office, Excel and Word pro grams a plus.

We offer a competitive compensation package and full complement of benefits, in a people oriented work environment. For immediate consideration, send a cover letter and resume in confidence to: Partner Communications Cooperative PO Box 8 Gilman, Iowa 50106-0008 hr@pcctel.net An “Equal Opportunity Employer”

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

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

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

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1&2 BR apts in Newton and Grinnell.

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641-792-3449.

NEWER 2BR MOBILE home. Stove, refrigerator, quiet location. References. $455 mo. 641-792-4388.

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Store Clerk Wanted Openings at Newton Goodwill store.

Operate Cash Register and sort/process Donations. Hours vary.

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CROSSING GUARD Newton Community School District is in need of a crossing guard at the intersection of North 4th Avenue West and Highway 14 near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Approximately two hours per day depending on school starting/ ending times and bus schedules.

The pay is $11.11 per hour.

Apply for Job #17410 at www.teachiowa.gov.

Please include a resume and letter of interest addressed to: Laura Selover, Human Resources Director, 700 N. 4th Ave E., Suite 300, Newton IA 50208.

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

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

We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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

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

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Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Job # 16-A07

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

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

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

LIMITED TIME OFFER $100 Off 1 st Month Rent & 13th Month Free 1 Bedroom Apartments Starting $425 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $465 Houses Starting at $500 Easy Keep Management 641-792-3443 FOR SALE

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

20 GAL per min. diesel pump. $300 OBO 641-8400517 72”X80 SINGLE patio door $75., 36” aluminum ins.

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

641-417-9815.

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

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

CHICKEN SHED $400.

641-521-2632.

CHRISTMAS TREE: 9 foot, slender, $50.00. 641792-4950.

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

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

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

515-313-7803.

KICKSTAND FOR 26” bike, new $2.00 or OBO. 641-831-3880.

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

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

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

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

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

Cash only. 641-236-4458.

PICK-UP LOAD of wood.

All oak $100. or OBO. 641521-4748.

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

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

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

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

Can be seen in Newton.

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

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 11). There’s a lot of magic that happens between now and the end of the year. Your hard work will pay off, and the way you use your resources will favorably influence future deals.

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

2005 CHEVY Silverado, extended cab, 4 door, 86 thousand miles, runs & drives perfect $7,250.00.

(515) 729-8024.

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

641-236-4458.

Instructor, Culinary Arts Job # 16-F15

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Sell your car in the Classifieds 1983 HONDA VF1100C V65 Magna motorcycle.

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

14,400+ one owner miles.

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

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

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

792-4334.

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

641-792-0860

PRICE REDUCED - 2014 ARCTIC Cat ATV XL550.

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

Always stored indoors.

Cost $11,200 new.

Asking $7,200. 641-990-9369

2002 GRAY, extended cab Chevy Silverado. Fully loaded with towing package, leather, heated seats, automatic seats, mirrors, etc. 207k miles and some very minor dents/scratches. Engine runs perfect.

Recently fully detailed and new battery. $7,000 OBO. Contact Cody if interested at 515-681-1373 EMPLOYMENT

Full & Part Time

Detail people to join our team.

Must have valid driver’s license Please apply in person to Steven Huyser

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JELD-WEN is hiring Production Employees!

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

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

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

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Due to growth Caleris has immediate

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

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For this position we offer: Paid Vacation And Holidays, 401-k Plan w/ Company Match, Medical, Dental/Vision, Life Insurance Hanson Directory Service, Inc. 1501 N 15th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 For information about our company, please visit: hansondirectory.com Email resume to: salesjob@hansondirectory.com

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Make a wish! It’s a new moon on the 11th day of the 11th month. Eleven is a number tied to spiritual awakening.

Some say that on the cusp of a spiritual breakthrough, 11:11 sightings and experiences become prevalent. It’s a favorite number for some who decide to marry or make major decisions on this day.

Ellen DeGeneres even named a company Eleven Eleven.

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Creative people will bring out the best in you, and you’ll make memories together in February. You’ll celebrate family additions in April. Capricorn and Virgo adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 7, 9, 44, 16 and 25.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You’ll do all that is expected of you and then you’ll do more because that’s just how you roll. Success comes from standing out as someone for whom “good enough” isn’t good enough.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Without conflict there is no drama. Also there is no story.

And since everyone will be looking to you at the end of this day for a good story, welcome the little bit of conflict that comes your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Don’t trust the reviews today.

Whether the reviews are good, bad or indifferent, they will paint the wrong picture for you. You’ll only find out how things really are by diving in and tasting them yourself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve been known to listen so actively to another person that you forget yourself completely as you become immersed in this person’s world.

This is a talent, really, and a rare one at that!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The wish you made long ago is still filed away in the archives of your heart under the category “unfulfilled.” Pull it out and work on it. There’s no reason this can’t happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Many different cultures exist inside the culture of your workplace. Learning to communicate in the “language” of others will lead you to increase your influence, effectiveness and power.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You can and will complete the hard job. Every little incremental step will help, even if it’s a step backward. This is to be expected. The most important part will be to keep

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You and your group agree on the big picture so you’ll likely go along with some of the finer details that you don’t find particularly pleasing. Someone has to compromise. It’s just your turn; that’s all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). In nature you will feel connected to all things.

This connection is made easier by comfortable, weather-appropriate garments. If you needed a reason to shop, here it is. You’re welcome!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s nothing standing between you and love except the limits of your own think-

ing. Know that you deserve a pure embrace, full attention and unconditional affection.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s a time for playfulness and a time to let others know that you have serious regard for them and their contributions. A social genius, you’ll gracefully toggle between these two tones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

It will happen quite naturally.

You’ll put your foot down and stop going along with the unsatisfying status quo. Things need to change and you have very little to lose.

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