NDN-11-19-2013

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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Citizens cheer passing of ordinance to put stop signs at intersections

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By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer

Eva Grace Crum, 95 Timothy Seckar, 65

Citizens filled the council chambers with cheers as the Newton City Council approved an ordinance to put stop signs at the intersections of East 19th Street North and North Fourth and North Eighth Avenue East. The ordinance was cleared without opposition during the first reading of the ordinance. Councilor Noreen Otto asked that the second and third readings be suspended, and Councilor Craig Trotter seconded the motion. Newton resident Dave Hoyt gave statistics on the stopping distance for a midsize vehicle given the speeds that have been recorded by the safety committee.

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“We would like to thank the chief of police and the police department for the increased watch in our area. We all know they can’t be out there 24 hours a day,” Dave Hoyt said. While no accidents have been recorded at the intersection on North Fourth Avenue East and 19th Street, the council discussed the issue of placing a stop sign at the intersection with the intent of slowing the flow of traffic. “I would want to see a stop sign at both intersections because we have more pedestrian traffic at the intersection at North Fourth Avenue East. It may take a few extra seconds for drivers to get where they need to go, but it’s truly about pedestrian safety,” Councilor Evelyn George said.

Park Centre residents give to food pantry

The council commended the public for making its voice heard during public forums and committee meetings. “I would like to commend the citizens of the area and those who have became before the council. It’s really how we would like to our job to work. The idea of answering to the wants and needs of the citizens is why we’re here,” Otto said. The stop signs has been a pressing issue since the loss of Newton resident Brendan O’Brien in a vehicle-pedestrian accident in April. Mayor Mike Hansen closed the discussion with his thoughts to the ordinance. COUNCIL See Page 3A

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Kate Malott/Daily News Captain Jeff Carter of the Salvation Army and residents of Park Centre met on Monday as the Park Centre Resident Wellness Committee donated hundreds of non-perishable food items and more than $300 to The Salvation Army Food Pantry. The Resident Wellness Committee is a group of Park Centre residents who decide what wellness initiatives they would like to focus on and chose to give to the food pantry because they wanted to give back to the community at a local level. To give food, gifts or monetary donations to The Salvation Army Food Pantry this holiday season call (641) 792-6131.

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American Legion to partner with Thunder Nites in 2014

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By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer During Monday night’s Newton City Council meeting, Thunder Nites Treasurer Libbie Marshall announced the Newton American Legion Post 111 will be taking over the beer garden for Thunder Nites in 2014. The partnership would merge the two non-profits on this major series of Newton events. Marshall

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By Daily News Staff The City of Newton Implementing Newton’s Future Board is seeking volunteers to assist with brush and overgrowth clean-up surrounding the First Avenue West railroad bridge.

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Groben explains Madhouse Brewing Company’s move By Bob Eschliman Daily News Editor

Join board members and volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 23, to assist in the bridge area clean-up. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own

Following last week’s announcement that Madhouse Brewing Company would be leaving Newton for just south of the East Village in downtown Des Moines, there has been speculation as to why. Monday afternoon, Madhouse founder Mason Groben set the record straight, saying the inability to get a tap room at its current location led to the move.

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County to hold open house for ‘new’ facility

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statement stronger as both Thunder Nites’ and the American Legion’s goal is giving back to the community,” Marshall said. The council commended Marshall and the Thunder Nites committee for taking the event to the level that it is at in just two years. Thunder Nites is ranked second, just behind Indianola, in bike nights that have been active since summer of 2005.

Volunteers needed to clean area near bridge

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reported that during the 2013 season of Thunder Nites, the beverage garden brought in $15,000 over the year, despite being rained out in June. However, this year’s Thunder Nites broke a record in July for number of bikes in attendance. “We are proud to announce that we will be pairing with the American Legion, as they will tend to the beverage garden. This makes our mission

Dr. Ruth Spierenburg, 68, peditrician at Kid Care MD in Newton, passed away on Monday of a heart attack, according to her staff. Spierenburg, a resident of Pella, received her certification from the American Board of Pediatrics, went to medical school at New York MediDr. Spierenburg cal School, completed her internship and residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and her fellowship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Patients with appointments this week should go to the Newton Clinic, which will be covering Spierenburg appointments. For those in need of a prescription refill should call their pharmacy or Kid Care MD at (641) 792-6676.

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This Thursday will present an opportunity for all Jasper County citizens to see their tax dollars at work, as the Jasper County Annex/ Armory will host its first open house. The facility, located at 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton, currently houses the Jasper County Conservation Office, Jasper County Emergency Management and the Jasper County Emergency Operation Command Center.

Jasper County previously didn’t have an EOC and this was made possible thanks to the donation of the facility from the National Guard. JCEM Coordinator Jim Sparks thinks the new EOC will serve as a valuable resource for the county. “The EOC will provide the capability to more effectively and efficiently manage major emergencies and disasters in Jasper County,” Sparks said. “It will be ARMORY See Page 3A

Ty Rushing/Daily News The Jasper County Annex/Armory recently received new signage, and the county will be hosting an open house at the facility from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday. The building houses the Jasper County Conservation Office, Jasper County Emergency Management and the Jasper County Emergency Operation Command Center.


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