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OBITUARIES Mary Ida Butler, 82 Thomas Horsman, 77 Jimmie E. King, 78 Casto Sharp, 82 Grace Wallace, 96
INSIDE TODAY
buys speedway By Bob Eschliman Daily News Editor
Education
Culinary classes coming to DMACC Page 8A
In a move that will be certain to raise eyebrows across the racing world, NASCAR announced it has purchased Iowa Speedway in Newton. A press release issued by the sanctioning body Wednesday said the strategic move was de-
signed to “expand [NASCAR’s] commitment to enhancing event experiences and fan engagement, as well as solidify the future of one of the premier racing and entertainment facilities in the Midwest.” The purchase agreement between NASCAR and the Clement family-owned U.S. Motorsport Corporation was effective immediately.
The purchase price was not announced. David Higdon, Managing Director of NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications, said those terms will not be disclosed. “Iowa Speedway is a great entertainment facility with a very bright future,” NASCAR Vice President for Strategic Development Eric Nyquist said.
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High 38 Low 26 Zach Johnson/Daily News First Newton National Bank Vice President Rob Kahn presented a check to Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Darrell Sarmento and Chamber president Steve Long, reflecting the bank’s pledge of $7,500 over the next three years toward the Newton Main Street Program. It is the largest donation to-date for the program, which has a goal of raising $80,000 by Dec. 13.
First Newton National Bank makes lead donation pledge to Main Street
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By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer Newton Main Street Initiative reached the halfway mark of its $80,000 fundraising goal this week when it received it’s top pledge from First Newton National Bank in the amount of $7,500. The donation amounts to a $2,500 commitment each of the next three years. “We wanted to get a pledge into the initiative to
show that we’re on board with what [Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Darrell Sarmento] and the rest of the Main Street board is doing,” First Newton National Bank Vice President Rob Khan said. The Main Street initiative board has received numerous donations since it announced efforts to launch a program in Newton. The deadline for its application to Main Street
Iowa is Wednesday, Dec. 13. The board has been meeting every Thursday at the Chamber office to strategize and plan for fundraising efforts. The board will have a table set up tonight during the courthouse lighting and Lighted Christmas Parade festivities in Newton. The group has reached out to politicians on getting their DONATION See Page 7A
A 72-year-old Newton man already facing a number of state and federal sexual exploitation and child pornography charges has now been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 10-yearold girl in Brock 2007. James W. Brock was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Tuesday at his residence at 808 E. 14th St. S. and transported to the Jasper County Jail. ABUSE See Page 7A
St. Nick’s families still need adoption The St. Nick’s Christmas Club still has several families that need to be adopting for this Christmas. The adoption book is availabe at the Newton Daily News.
Loebsack delivers Thanksgiving meals to Newton seniors
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By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer
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On Wednesday, Congressman Dave Loebsack joined efforts with Jasper County Elderly Nutrition to help deliver daily sack lunches and Thanksgiving meals to seniors and others who are homebound. Loebsack met at the Jasper County Community Center located at 2401 First Ave. E. in Newton and rode with volunteer Dan Schlup to deliver meals on a route to 16 homes throughout town and Jasper County. “We’ve been through quite a bit of surgeries
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SPEEDWAY See Page 7A
72-year-old Newton man charged with sex abuse
Winter season sports previews for both Newton Senior High School and PCM
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“The facility has the support of the region, it’s positioned well in the heart of the Midwest, and year in and year out it provides great short-track racing action for motorsports fans.” Nyquist said NASCAR ownership of the track will allow
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lately and these meals mean so much to us. It’s not easy to get around and that’s why we’re so thankful for these wonderful meals and the people who bring them to us,” food recipient Winona Clark said. Congressman Loebsack recently led a bipartisan group of House members in Washington, DC this month in calling for the strong support of Senior Nutrition Programs when implementing a long-term budget agreement and to not further reduce aid. LOEBSACK See Page 7A
Kate Malott/Daily News U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack shakes hands with Sharon West, a resident at Bristol Square in Newton, as he volunteers to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors in Jasper County. The Congressman spent time in Newton, volunteering for the Meals on Wheels program for Thanksgiving.