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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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Newton, Iowa

Newton City Council approves 2014 park fees

OBITUARIES Robert Leland Moffitt, 85 Dan L. Jones, 65

New range fee, young adult prices set at Westwood

INSIDE TODAY

By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer At Monday’s regular meeting, the Newton City Council approved the proposed park fees

for 2014. The fees will mostly remain the same with the one-time golf range fee at Westwood Golf Course as the only change. The fee will go from $6 to $7. The Newton Park board will also be introducing new young adult membership fees

for ages 22 to 35. The membership fee will be $400 for a single, which is a $200 discount off the regular price. Young adult couples will pay $600, which is a $370 discount over the regular cost of $970. Westwood Golf Course will be host-

ing a membership drive in 2014 from Jan. 1 through March 31, which will give a 10 percent discount to those who want to buy early. “The membership drive; I enjoy seeing that,” Councilor Jeff Price said. Maytag pool will

have a new opening time set for 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. The adjustment was made due to the low numbers over the noon hour. “I think it’s great that we’re looking at some of these assets and running them like a business,” Councilor Noreen Otto said.

Governor: new Home Base Iowa programs launched

Agriculture

Crane is new Extension director Page 8A

By Daily News Staff

Sports

Newton 7th grade basketball action Page 1B

Weather

‘Finding Nemo’

Wednesday

High 36 Low 18 20% ch. of rain

By Ty Rushing Daily News Staff Writer

Thursday

Every band likes to say “we’re not your typical band,” but for The Nemo Orchestra, it isn’t just talk. For one, the band’s name is fairly out of the ordinary. Secondly, the original

High 23 Low 8 Blustery winds

Weather Almanac

foundation of this band was formed on a whim. Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Ibbotson explained how he and lead guitarist Adam Pettyjohn got it started. “Well, in 2006, Adam and I formed a band in four days and played in a battle of the bands (contest) and

we ended up winning,” Matt said with an added chuckle. “The other two guys we were with have moved on to other things and ones in the Marines and the other (works).” After the impromptu BAND See Page 7A

Mon., Dec. 2 High 45 Low 34 Trace of rain

Also: Astrograph Page 6B Calendar Page 3A Classifieds Page 4B Comics & Puzzles Page 6A Dear Abby Page 6A

Swarts likes that she ‘likes’ Newton Clinic Our 112th Year No. 138

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Submitted Photo Wednesday, Dr. Stephanie Bantell, Newton Clinic’s newest physician, presented to Chelsea Swarts, left, a $200 gift certificate to local clothing store Cato. Swarts was selected as the winner among the 500-plus individuals who began following Newton Clinic on its new Facebook page — www.facebook.com/newtonclinic — during its debut month. Newton Clinic uses the page to share health tips, medical information, news about its 17 doctors and providers, and updates patients need to know, including holiday hours.

Gov. Terry Branstad used his weekly news conference today to announce two new programs as part of the Home Base Iowa initiative: Home Base Iowa Businesses and Home Base Iowa Communities. The governor noted that while Home Base Iowa was announced just three weeks ago, the program has already made great progress, drawing interest from across the country. Two weeks ago, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr met with White House officials to brief them on the program and explore potential partnerships. Additionally, several state of Iowa officials participated in a National Governors Association policy academy to study veterans licensing issues. Branstad also noted that the University of Iowa was recently named by U.S. News & World Report as the sixth-best university for veterans. The governor said the Home Base Iowa initiative has led to dozens of calls and correspondence from veterans interested in calling Iowa their new home. “Though we haven’t yet spent a dime on advertising or marketing, our phones started ringing,” said Branstad. “Iowa Workforce Development has fielded dozens and dozens of calls, and is working to place a number of veterans already.” With the new roll-out of Home Base Iowa Businesses and Communities, Branstad says it is a great opportunity for Iowans to showcase the best they have to offer. “We want veterans to know that Iowa can provide them with not just a job, but a career in a caring, welcoming community,” said Branstad. “Businesses and communities can demonstrate how much they value our nation’s veterans by pursuing these designations.” To be a Home Base Iowa Business: • the company must pledge to hire a specific number of veterans. • it must also post its jobs on the Home Base Iowa website, • and become members of the existing Skilled Iowa program. To be a Home Base ComHOME BASE See Page 7A

I couldn t have gotten better care ´ “anywhere else ” My name is Christa Vander Weerdt and I choose Skiff. Read my story on page 3.


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