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Jasper County in search for public health provider Skiff stepping down after 31 years of service By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

AP Photo Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus Thursday in Newton.

Focus on jobs overshadowed by remarks on Muslim database By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Presidential candidate and billionaire Donald Trump drew more than 300 people to the Newton DMACC campus and talked jobs Thursday as part of a live WHO-HD television discussion that packed the auditorium. The hour-long discussion with the Republican candidate was the third in a series hosted by WHO Political Director

Dave Price with potential GOP presidential nominees. Trump made a late entrance to the forum following a brief discussion on the history of Newton, Maytag and the impact of the jobs lost following the company leaving. Trump jumped right in and answered questions on immigration, getting manufacturing jobs back in the country and the status of the middle class in terms of taxes, fair pay and childcare. “One of the things that I see in

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this country is that a lot of people have lost hope, they have lost their spirit, their mojo,” Trump said. “One of the things that is so important is that we have to give people their spirit back, we have to give people hope. You see it all of the time that people don’t think there is any chance. People don’t want to college because they don’t feel that if they can get through it, there is no real hope out there.” TRUMP | 3A

The Jasper County Board of Health is looking for a new entity to provide public health nursing services for the county. As of Feb. 1, Skiff Medical Center will no longer provide the service following the merger with Mercy. “Skiff has been a great partner and provider of public health services in Jasper County. The board of health truly appreciates their dedication to the health and well-being of the citizens of Jasper County and their willingness to support the board through this transition,” chair of the board Margot Voshell said. Skiff has provided the service since 1984. As the hospital continues to evolve following the merger with Mercy, and as a part of the Mercy Health Network, the hospital found that it can no longer provide the service. In a letter to the board, Skiff CEO Brett Altman said Skiff leaders recognize the im-

portance for the community to have access to community-based health care services such as home health, hospice and public health. Beginning Dec. 28, Skiff Home Care and Hospice will be managed and supported by CHI Health at Home through Mercy as an approach to improve access to care at home in Jasper County. Due to this shift, Skiff needed to review the implications for managing public health nursing as single service within the hospital operation. “While we’re expanding several service lines, public health nursing was a service that we provided through our home care department which has been divested to CHI Health at Home. Catholic Health Initiatives or CHI has different divisions that it specializes in and has great expertise with one of those places being home care and hospice,” Altman said. “Public health is not one of the services they provide nationally. Therefore, as our home care and hospice staff moves, it leave virtually no one left with expertise to provide the public health services.” HEALTH | 3A

Board to consider expenditures, other financial items By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Newton Community School District board of education will have a few potential expenditures on its agenda — but there will be a few cost-savings measures to discuss as well. Consideration of a voluntary early retirement program is listed on the agenda as an action-only item. The item is slated to be introduced by Superintendent Bob Callaghan,

who is also set to “communicate potential staffing decisions to the board” during the personnel report portion of Monday’s meeting. The board will consider — for the second time — hiring a public relations consultant for the upcoming Berg Complex rebuild bond campaign. At the board’s Oct. 26 meeting, Leigh McGivern of BasicLeigh Communications presented a contract that mentioned a $100-per-hour rate, although there was no stipulation for a mini-

mum amount of hours. A motion to accept the contract at that meeting was tabled. The board is also set to consider approval of a proposal for construction testing and inspection services by Allender Butzke Engineers, Inc. for the administration center remodeling project. Director of Business Services Gayle Isaac will introduce several school finance action items, including some that involve enrollment figures. SCHOOL | 3A

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Leigh McGivern of BasicLeigh Communications makes a presentation at a recent Newton Community School District board of education work session. One of the action items on the agenda for Monday’s regular meeting will be to consider — for the second time in the past three meetings — a contract with a public relations consultant to help generate a marketing campaign for the district’s upcoming bond election.

NPD urges caution as winter weather moves in By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Snow is predicted to cover the roads from interstates to city streets courtesy of a weekend snow storm. Before heading out in your vehicle, local authorities are urging motorists to remember some winter driving basics. As the cold sets in, check the tires on your vehicle and have it prepped at your local body shop for winter driving.

Make sure an oil change is up to date, as well as all other liquids. If you know a storm is coming, try to make grocery trips to preBurdess pare before the first signs start appearing and prioritize how important venturing out in the weather is.

“Winterizing involves checking the mechanical condition of your vehicle, including the tires, exhaust system, battery, wipers and all of the lighting equipment,” Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess said. Burdess said Iowa weather can change rapidly and motorists should ask themselves if the trip is really necessary or if it can be delayed until the roads are cleared. If driving is necessary or if there is still remnants of a past

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Maintain a safe speed for the conditions Remember speed limits are set for ideal conditions. When

visibility is reduced and/or road surfaces deteriorate, reduce your speed. Maintain a safe following distance In stormy, snowy and icy conditions, increase your following distance. Remember your stopping distance on adverse highway conditions will be many times greater than that of ideal, dry conditions. WINTER | 3A

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storm on the roads, Burdess has several tips to keep safe while venturing out. “Check weather and road conditions before your trip. There are many resources to help you plan. (The website) 511ia.org can tell you which roads are travelable and which aren’t,” Burdess said.

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