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By Kate Malott Newton Daily News After spending the year developing their music, friends Dani Heikkila and Mark Hembry have joined forces to record and produce a Christmas album for their family, friends and fans throughout the community.

Heikkila, a Newton High School senior, was a recent contestant on American Idol where she made it to Hollywood and created a fan base back home. Heikkila has a talent and passion for music and performance.

Hembry, a Newton resident and musician, had been working in a band with Heikkila since her return from American Idol. He wanted to make an album and asked her to be the lead vocalist on a new project.

“Making this album was a lot of work and it was definitely a learning experience for me, as I’d never done anything like this before,” Christmas is for Kids producer Mark Hembry said. “I’m glad Dani was able to do this with me because not only is she a talented vocalist, but I knew she’d gained quite a local following.”

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The property at 1503 N. 13th Ave. E. is could prompt a change in the light industrial district code in Newton to allow for an indoor family entertainment center to locate at the facility.

Family entertainment center could open in Newton

Corporation seeks change in zoning code Boomerangs, a family entertainment center that potentially would house batting cages, party services and other indoor recreational activities, is eyeing the former Marsh building in Newton.

I Believe Inc. based out of Newton and the corporation working to bring Bomerangs to the city submitted an application to Newton’s Planning and Zoning Commission seeking indoor family entertainment as a permitted use within the light industrial district recently. On Tuesday P&Z recommended approval by the Newton City Council.

“I am very excited about the Zoning Ordinance change that was recently passed as it will open

up more buildings to choose from for this exciting endeavor,” Dana Simbro, president of I Believe, Inc. said.

To permit such a business on the property, 1503 N. 13th Ave. E., would require a change in zoning code, according to Erin Chambers, director of Planning and Zoning for the city.

If the zoning code is changed, it would apply to all buildings in the light industrial district through out the city. In Newton, the light industrial district has several areas throughout the community both on the outskirts of town and pockets in residential areas.

“In modern zoning you would kind of have a concentration of industrials and it would serve as a buffer from heavy industrial down to some lower intensity, but because of how Newton developed over time you have these pockets of historical industrial areas that still remain,” Chambers said.

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Congressman Loebsack along with REG President Daniel J. Oh toured the newest addition to REG Newton, which will officially open mid-December.

million gallon per year, commercial scale, stateof-the-art biodiesel production facility that opened in 2006. Originally owned by Central Iowa Energy, LLC,

REG and CIE consolidated in 2010 with REG becoming the sole owner/operator of the facility.

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Kellogg Historical Society hosts Down Home Christmas Every two years, the Kellogg Historical Society presents its annual holiday celebration “Down Home Christmas” to give back to the community and museum guests. The free open house celebration this Saturday and Sunday will include breakfast, Christmas music, Santa and a fully decorated museum.

“It’s our way of saying thank you to the public and friends of the museum for their donations and help,” KHS board member Betty Steenhoek said.

The organization, along with various groups like the Kellogg Grange, UAW, Kellogg Garden Club

and churches, decorate every room in the Kellogg Museum and barn.

More than 30 trees will be on display as guests are invited to celebrate the season with a look back in time.

“We love decorating all the rooms and we hope many people can come see all the work we’ve done the last three months,” Steenhoek said.

Down Home Christmas begins with the Lions Club Breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Holmdahl Park cabin in Kellogg. Free will donations will be accepted, and breakfast will be served until 9 a.m.

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FEATURE

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Two Newton residents were charged with attempted murder after a victim was found with stab wounds Wednesday.

Nigel W. Graves, 33, and Lisa L. McConnell, 32, were charged with the attempted murder and willful injury of Scott Auten Graves after authorities were called to 126 E. Fifth St. S. at 7:04 p.m. On arrival, officers found Auten with multiple stab wounds. He was transported to Skiff Medical Center for his McConnell injuries where he was treated and later released.

Graves and McConnell were located not long after the incident — one suspect had a knife on them. One of the suspects admitted they were both at the victim’s residence and an altercation occurred resulting in injuries to the Auten.

Graves and McConnell were both taken to the Jasper County Jail. Attempted Murder is a Class B Felony punishable by $25,000 and up to 25 years in prison.

Willful Injury is a Class C Felony punishable by at least $1,000 but not more than $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

By Kate Malott Newton Daily News

of the advanced biofuels industry that improves our energy security, food security and rural job security.”

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

REG Newton received significant funds from farm bill Biofuel producer Renewable Energy Group, Inc. received nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Advanced Biofuel Payment Program Congressman Dave Loebsack announced Tuesday. The funds were established in the 2008 farm bill to be used to support the production of advanced biofuels form sources other than corn kernel starch.

“The bioenergy program has been effective and important for building our industry,” said Daniel J. Oh, President and Chief Executive Officer of REG. “We very much appreciate Congressman Loebsack, Senator Grassley and Senator Harkin for their continuing support

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Submitted Photo Mark Hembry and Dani Heikkila have completed a Christmas album full of holiday classics. All album benefits will go to Angel Tree, an organization that focuses on children whose parents have been incarcerated.

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Health

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Dec. 4, 2014

Fitness classes

Tis the season to eat more vegetables

Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Classes are free for members, or $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

Aquacise Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 9 to 10 a.m.

Stretching, stamina and strength training are the focus of the class with stretching, aerobic exercise and arms, abdominal and gluteus muscles.

Firm Express Monday and Wednesday — 5:55 to 6:25 p.m.

Hand weights, tubing, medicine balls, steps and more will help you increase strength, tone up, improve metabo­lism, and flexibility.

Silver Sneakers Tuesday and Thursday — 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills.

Step Monday, Wednesday — 5:15 to 5:50 p.m.

This class is a moderate to high intensity aerobic workout for participants who want to increase their cardiovascular fitness.

Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays — 7 to 8 a.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing, focusing on internal strength, postural integration and health.

Deb Nilles RDN,LD Skiff Medical Center Healthy diets rich in vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.

Give yourself the gift of good health this holiday season. Eat your vegetables!

Here’s five ways to sneak vegetables into this hectic time of the year.

1. Use vegNilles etables for snack dippers instead of crackers or chips. Thinly slice carrots — the old fashioned kind you peel, not baby carrots — and zucchini on a bias, and you will end up with large flat pieces perfect for dipping into your favorite spread. Or present your dip with a platter of red, green, and/ or yellow pepper strips instead of chips. In addition to eating more vegetables, you’ll shave off considerable calories; and also avoid pre-dinner carbohydrates if you are following a diabetic meal plan.

2. Give yourself the gift of time and stock your freezer with

frozen vegetables that are packaged in steamable bags. Time won’t be an issue as they go from freezer, to microwave, to table in about five minutes.

3. Trade the hot apple cider or hot cocoa for a warmed mug of V-8 juice. Add a dash of tabasco for a real warm me up.

4. When faced with a drive through decision, opt for a side salad with Italian dressing instead of french fries.

5. Add more vegetables to meals you’re already cooking.

Shredded carrots and fresh spinach can be incorporated into most soups and casseroles.

Add 1 cup of coarsely chopped spinach or ½ cup of shredded carrots to the dish with the rest of the ingredients. Then bake or simmer as usual.

This season make health a priority!

Spinach-Roasted Red Pepper Dip Makes 36 (1 Tbsp.) servings ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach leaves, loosely chopped ¾ cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions 3 red and/or yellow sweet bell peppers, seeded and cup into strips, or desired dippers Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, stir together mozzarella cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise dressing, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese, the flour, and the Dijon mustard.

Stir in the spinach, roasted red peppers, and 2 Tbsp. of the green onions.

Spread the cheese vegetable mixture evenly into a 1-quart ovenproof shallow dish or 9-inch pie plate.

Sprinkle with the remaining grated Parmesan cheese. Bake the dip, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges or bubbly and the mixture is heated through.

Sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsp green onions. Serve with red and/or yellow sweet pepper strips.

5 holiday tips for a healthier, happier you Jenny Thompson, RD, LD, CDE Newton Hy-Vee Dietitian Don’t let holiday temptations keep you from meeting your health and wellness goals.

Stay on track by following these simple, holiday tips recommended by our Hy-Vee dietitians: Eat Fruits & Veggies First You will eat more of the foods you choose and eat first.

Choose low-calorie foods first, such as fruit slices, raw or steamed vegetables and green leafy salads, Thompson to save calories.

Less Is More Eat smaller portions by using a salad plate or smaller bowl. Serve bite-size treats or appetizers.

The St. Nick’s Christmas Club adoption book will be available at the following locations and times: Starting Mon., Nov. 24th, Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm at the Newton Daily News main office, 200 1st Ave. E. Dec. 6th 10 am-4 pm at St. Stephens Church, 223 E. 4th St. N.

Save your extra calories for a special holiday treat you only eat once per year, such as grandma’s homemade fudge.

Pass the Protein, Please Include lean-protein foods in snacks and meals to help balance carbohydrate-rich foods, avoid blood sugar spikes and help you feel full longer.

Opt for lean meat, poultry, seafood, low-fat cheese and nuts.

Stay Active Burn off calories from your meal by taking a brisk walk with friends and family or dancing at the holiday party.

Get Your ZZZs Seven to eight hours of sleep per night may aid in eating fewer calories and choosing healthier foods during the day.

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Zumba Kids Tuesdays — 4 to 4:45 p.m.

The routine features aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms.

First Presbyterian Church 220 N. Second Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Yoga — Chair Tuesdays — 3 p.m.

Yoga — Gentle Tuesdays — 11 a.m.

Yoga — Flow Mondays, 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.

Newton Church of The Way

2306 S. Third Ave. E.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Chair Workout Tuesdays and Fridays — noon to 12:45 p.m.

Basic Step Aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:15 a.m.

Cardio Pump Tuesdays and Thursdays — 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Health classes Newton Hy-Vee 1502 First Ave. E.

To register, call 641-792-7030.

Ladies Night Out — DIY gifts and appetizers 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Hy-Vee Club Room, $15 In this hands-on class, you will get to choose 2-3 gifts to make and take home with you while sampling easy-tomake appetizers and tasty drinks.

Healthy Holiday Cooking Class 6 p.m., Tuesday, Hy-Vee Club Room Jenny Thompson will prepare healthy recipes for this holiday season. Recipes and samples will be provided.

Kids Cooking Class — Holly Jolly Holidays 10:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 13, Hy-Vee Club Room, $5 Join our cooking class as we prepare healthy holiday foods led by Dietitian, Jenny Thompson, RD, LD, CDE. Parents need not attend.

Food Allergy and Interolance Support Group 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Hy-Vee Club Room, Free Dietitian Emily Ring and HealthMarket Manager Erin Blank host the meetings and prepare allergen-free recipes for you to sample. The casual atmosphere allows you to connect with other individuals following special diets. Email your allergies or intolerances to ering@hy-vee.com.

Local News Entertainment Continued from Page 1A When brought before the council, the ordinance would be subject to a three reading rule, meaning it must go before the council three times before it can be formally approved. The council can, however, wave either the second or third readings if they choose to fast track the change.

The commission also spent a significant amount of its Tuesday meeting discussing an amendment to restrict residential units within storefronts of buildings around the downtown square. Although generally in favor of the amendment, the commission did not make a motion to recommend approval.

“They want to make sure property owners in the area that would be impacted get a lot of notice and a lot of opportunity to participate in that discussion,” Chambers said.

She said a lot of research was done prior to the meeting about how other cities dealt with the issue. Ordinances from Pella, Oskaloosa and Burlington were reviewed to gain understanding of how other cities enacted the ordinance.

“It is something we (Newton Main Street) support, primarily to maintain the commercial character of the downtown,” said Andrew Bassman, Newton Main Street Director. “It is disruptive and not very inviting when you see curtains over a store front window. The store front windows are typically meant to invite people into the building, give you a glimpse inside and attract you inside. We would love to see second floor housing is the downtown.”

The commission plans to continue the discussion at its meeting later this month.

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

REG Continued from Page 1A The facility converts natural fats, oils and greases into advanced biofuels and converts diverse feedstocks into renewable chemicals. REG has 10 active biorefineries across the country.

“Iowa is a leader in creating homegrown, clean energy sources like advanced biofuels and this investment will help strengthen that tradition,” Loebsack said. “Small businesses are the back bone of Iowa’s economy. I am proud that this investment in Iowa businesses will help create jobs and grow the economy.”

Two other Iowa biofuel producers received funds from the farm bill as well. Clinton County Bio Energy, LLC in Clinton received more than $16,000 and Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC in Washington received more than $50,000.

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

Art on display at library Newton Daily News Artwork by students of Berg Elementary School are on display at the Newton Public Library during the month of December.

The display is sponsored by the Arts Connection, Inc. and is free for public viewing.

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Pacesetters to compete at state competition Newton Daily News The Newton Pacesetters will be competing at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Competition on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.

The ISDTA Dance Championships involves more than 5,000 participants representing over 275 high school dance teams and color guards. Teams are judged by an expert panel of judges

Album

Continued from Page 1A and the holiday spirit to listeners of the album, but a bigger opportunity to help bring joy and the holiday spirit to a group of kids in need.

Hembry thought a holiday album was a great way to raise money for a special group of children at Angel Tree.

Angel Tree is a branch of Prison Fellowship Ministries which focuses on the innocent lives of children who are affected by their parents crimesand are often left with feelings of abandonment and shame. Angel

Kellogg Continued from Page 1A viewing of Christmas decorations and a tea table will be in main building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bethel Church program of music by “The Accord 2” will be at 1 p.m. and a School House Museum program presented by Mary Ann Van Maaren will occur at 2:15 p.m.

As promised, Santa will arrive at the museum complex with treats at 3 p.m. The Santa

from across the United States.

The Pacesetters will be competing against 10-12 teams in each of their categories: Class XII Pom (8:48 a.m.), Class V Jazz (11:53 a.m.) and Class III Kick (3:42 p.m.). The Pacesetters goal for this year is to receive a Division I rating in all three categories as well as place in the top 5. The Pacesetters are coached by Paige Meredith.

The competition will run from 8 to 9 p.m.

The doors will open for spectators at 7 a.m. All

seats are general admission. Ticket cost is $10.

Tree helps mentor these children and give them gifts for Christmas to make their holiday a better one.

“All the profits of this album will go to kids who parents are incarcerated and help bring them presents this Christmas,” Heikkila said.

The album features a selection of 11 Christmas classics including Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Silent Night, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Mary, Did You Know, Joy to the World, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland, O’ Holy Night, O’

Come, All Ye Faithful, and How Great Thou Art. Heikkila found Mary Did You Know to be her favorite song on the album, she said, because it is a very meaningful song and deserves a lot of emphasis and emotion.

Hembry found O’ Holy Night to be a favorite in the production process, he said, because it’s his favorite Christmas song and because of the outstanding vocals.

“Dani really nailed it, of course, she did a great job on the rest of them as well,” Hembry said.

Local guitarist and

vocalist Nick Knudsen was also featured on Winter Wonderland.

“It was a hard project to keep up on but in the end it was really worth it. I’m just really happy Mark asked me to join him on this,” Heikkila said.

Christmas is for Kids can be found at the Newton Hy-Vee customer service counter, or electronically on iTunes, amazon.com and cdbaby.com/cd/ daniheikkila. The link can be found on the Dani Heikkila Facebook page.

visit is arranged and sponsored by the Kellogg Fire Department.

On Sunday, the museum will be open again at 11 a.m. for viewing of Christmas decorations and tea in the main building; the Bethel Church program with sounds by “The Sounds of Inspiration” at 1 p.m.; and the School House Museum program presented by Mary Ann Van Maaren once again at 2:15 p.m.

There will be a table in main museum building with baked goods

and flea market items for sale that have been donated on both Saturday and Sunday.

Local businesses Partner Communications Cooperative, Cooperative and la la la help sponsor the event as well.

Kellogg Historical Society members include president David Faircloth and board members Betty Steen-

hoek, Mary Parsons, Gary Clever and Elda Clever. KHS would also like to thank its “faithful helpers” and everyone who supports the Kellogg Museum.

For more information, call the Kellogg Museum at 641-5263430.

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Opinion

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Empty Nest

Happiness!

By Curt Swarm Guest Columnist

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Dec. 4, 2014

The Ray Conniff Singers tells us, or sings to us, that “happiness is different things to different people. On the desert, it’s a drink, drink, drink. To the show girl, it’s a mink, mink, mink. To the banker, lot’s of dough. To a racer, it’s a GTO.” Now try to get that out of your head the rest of the day!

I was listening to NPR, my favorite station to drive to. And, yes, I contribute. The topic was “happiness,” specifically, what it takes to be happy. Of course, there was a guest panel of “experts” on the subject, these highly educated people, professors of social and behavioral sciences, who had written books on the subject.

This panel had all kinds of suggestions like, write down your goals, associate with positive people, get a good night’s sleep, exercise, eat a balanced diet and don’t sweat the small stuff. There was a big discussion about the role that genetics played, versus environmental factors. Terms like “thirst for living,” “psychological well-being” and “baseline mood” were thrown around like candy at a parade. And, of course, money

was a hot topic. Does money buy happiness, or does it just create more opportunities?

I had this vision of some poor slob somewhere, listening to this diatribe, writing down all these tips, and trying to figure out how to get out of the morass he was in. I also had a vision of these expert advice givers playing the goodie-two shoes on the air, then leaving and doing something weird, like shop lifting, or stiffing a clerk.

Then it happened. It was inevitable, you could feel it coming. These “experts” couldn’t agree on the precise formula for what it takes to find happiness, and got into an argument, almost resorting to name-calling. The host began taking outside callers real fast.

I couldn’t contain myself, and dialed the number. Through the wonders of Bluetooth, although it sounded like I was in a tunnel, I was able to talk to these jokers, hands free. I gave my twocents worth about the search for happiness. And that is: “Do not search for happiness. Happiness is the by product of right living.”

Well, I was just about laughed off the air. For the first time

during the discussion, these “experts” agreed: although my belief was popular, it was overly simplistic, and of not much value. Click. I wasn’t even allowed to give my thesis number two, and that is, whenever I catch myself worrying about something, I just tell myself, “It’ll all work out.” It always has, it always will. About 10 years ago, I started telling myself “It’ll all work out,” and experienced instant relief in times of worry. I can just sit back, let events work themselves out as they will, and hours of worthless (harmful) worry is eliminated. But I’m sure the panel would have ridiculed this thesis also.

My feelings were hurt. I thought about the snub for days, and will stick to my thesis. You don’t need all these high-powered formulas for finding happiness. Happiness is all around us.

We’re swimming in it. But like trying to scale the ice mountain, you cannot search for it, happiness is a byproduct of right living. Live right, to the best of your abilities, and one day you wake up and realize, “Hey, I’m happy. And you know what?

I’ve been happy for a long

time.”

This is such an important concept that my daily meditation book repeats it four times during the course of a year.

“We cannot find true happiness by looking for it. Seeking pleasure does not bring happiness ... Happiness is a by-product of living the right kind of a life... in all respects the way you believe God wants you to live.”

Speaking of God, there’s something called a “God Bag.” I heard about it years ago. I wrote down on slips of paper all of my desires, and put them into a brown paper sack, and wrote “God Bag” on the sack.

I tucked the God Bag away and forgot about it. Years later, I came across the God Bag and opened it. My hands were trembling. I had forgotten what I had written. There it was in front of me. Everything I had written down had come true.

And I hadn’t even realized it.

I’ll bet the panel of “experts” would have a heyday with this one!

Contact Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or curtswarm@yahoo.com.

Another View

America’s ‘post-racial’ lie

Another View

Police should be on, not behind, cameras

By Thomas L. Knapp Police body cameras are all the rage lately. Al Sharpton wants them used to monitor the activities of cops. Ann Coulter wants them used to “shut down” Al Sharpton. The White House wants them because, well, they’re a way to look both “tough on police violence” and “tough on crime” by spending $263 million on new law enforcement technology.

When Al Sharpton, Ann Coulter and the president of the United States agree on anything, my immediate, visceral reaction is extreme skepticism.

In this case, the known facts support that skepticism.

It’s exceedingly unlikely that widespread use of police body cameras would reduce the incidence or severity of unjustified police violence. We’ve already seen the results of numerous technology “solutions” to that problem.

The introduction of mace and tasers to police weapons inventories encouraged a hairtrigger attitude toward encounters with “suspects” (“suspect” being law-enforcement-ese for “anyone who isn’t a cop”). Their supposed non-lethality made it safer to substitute violent action for peaceful talk.

The introduction of military weaponry and vehicles to polic-

ing hasn’t produced de-escalation either. Quite the opposite, in fact — now we get to watch small-town police departments stage frequent re-enactments of the Nazi occupation of Paris in towns across America.

And police car “dash cams?”

That’s obviously the most direct comparison. But the dash cam always seems to malfunction, or the police department mysteriously loses its output, when a credible claim of abusive police behavior arises.

On the other hand, it’s absolutely certain that widespread use of police body cameras would increase the scope and efficacy of an increasingly authoritarian surveillance state.

The White House proposal calls for an initial rollout of 50,000 cameras. Does anyone doubt that the output of those cameras would be kept, copied, cross-referenced and analyzed against law enforcement databases (including but not limited to facial recognition databases) on a continuing basis?

Assuming a camera attaches to a particular officer with an eight hour shift (rather than being passed around at shift changes for 24-hour use), that’s 400,000 hours per day of random warrantless searches to be continuously mined for probable cause to investigate and arrest people. Even George Or-

well didn’t go so far as to have 1984’s Thought Police carry portable cameras everywhere they went!

Video technology is certainly part of the solution to police violence, but that solution should remain in the hands of regular people, not the state. More and more of us every day come into possession of the ability to record video on the spot, while instantly porting it to Internet storage so that it can’t be destroyed at the scene or tampered with after the fact. Cops need to be on cameras they don’t control.

But part of the solution is still just part of the solution.

Even when cameras catch violent, abusive, criminal cops in action — as, for example, when business security cameras filmed Fullerton, California police officers Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli beating homeless man Kelly Thomas to death in 2011 — it’s incredibly hard to get prosecutions and even harder to get convictions.

Ubiquitous video monitoring of state actors by regular people is a start. But the only real way to guarantee and end to police violence is to bring an end to state “law enforcement” — in fact, to the state itself.

Thomas L. Knapp is Senior News Analyst at the Center for a Stateless Society.

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Shortly before Michael Brown’s fateful encounter with Ferguson cop Darren Wilson, I was appointed as a teaching assistant in a class on race and ethnicity.

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By Jill white. I didn’t go Richardson to grad school to study race — I studied agriculture. When it comes to race, I’m clueless.

I wish I could say I was clueless — that I’ve since obtained a whirlwind education on race in the United States.

But that’s not true. If anything, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation of my blind spots.

I probably boast a more diverse group of friends than many of the folks I grew up with.

But like the majority of white people, my social networks are still almost entirely white.

I could tell you the names of every single black kid in my grade in my childhood elementary school because there weren’t that many. At the time, I thought they were having the same social and educational experience I was.

I was wrong.

I recently reconnected with an African-American guy from my fourth grade class. Our teacher, he told me, was racist.

“What?” I responded.

I mean, I was there.

But I remember nothing. It was something I didn’t even think about as a kid.

What I do know is this: Whenever I had a run-in with a teacher — or anyone else for that matter — I never had to wonder if they treated me that way because I was white. Not so for my black classmates.

I’ve never had acquaintances come up and touch my hair as if they’re petting a dog.

I’ve never had someone say something like, “You’re so cool, I don’t even consider you white!” or “You’re pretty, for a white girl.”

People of color hear statements like these all the time.

When I screw up, I don’t have to worry that I’m representing all white people and ruining things for all of us.

When I get pulled over by a cop, I never wonder if it’s because I’m white.

And, what’s more, I never even have to think about this stuff.

I can even claim I’m “colorblind” because we live in a “post-racial” America.

As an adult, I’m frequently shocked by how different my black friends’ experience of America is from mine.

One friend told me when she dresses in the morning, she consciously attempts to look “non-threatening” to white people.

Other friends worry about the safety of their teenage sons.

What do you do when your 13-year-old is six feet tall, and you see the police looking at him as if he might be up to something? How do you explain to your rambunctious, innocent nine-year-old he can’t wear the hoods on his hoodies, just in case?

It’s hard to buy into the “post-racial” lie when you fear that a not-so-colorblind cop might shoot your kid.

Being white doesn’t give me a free pass in life. As a white person with a medical disability that impacts every day of my life, I struggle plenty. But my experience — any white person’s experience — of America doesn’t match what people of color experience.

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Obituaries Ronald Paul Cushatt Dec. 2, 2014 Ronald Paul Cushatt, 62, of Ne w ton, died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. A funeral service

will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials to Skiff Hospice may be left at the funeral home.

Ron was born Oct. 24, 1952, to Paul and Arleen (Schomer) Cushatt and lived most of his life in Newton.

He was a brother to Mike (Phyllis) Cushatt, Paula Blevins, Mari Beth (Ken) Polson and Rita Nearmyer; a father to Amy, Paul, Shawn, Scott and Katie. He also had five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Ron served his country and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.

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John Barwegen Dec. 4, 2014 John Barwegen, 87, of Newton, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Nelson Manor in Newton.

Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

Loebsack rep announces office hours

Deer hunters waiting to purchase licenses

Amelia Schoeneman, Congressman Dave Loebsack’s district representative, will offer office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9 and 16 at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Schoeneman will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Schoeneman holds regular office hours throughout Iowa.

If residents are unable to attend but have a concern to share with the Congressman, call the district office toll-free at 1-866-914-4692.

Hunters planning to be in the timber for Saturday’s opening day of the first shotgun deer season should consider buying their license soon to avoid waiting in line at the license sales counter.

Fewer than half of the expected 70,000 hunters have purchased their deer license as of Wednesday morning.

A weekend weather forecast

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with temperatures favorable for hunting could lead to additional hunters choosing to go during the first shotgun season rather than second.

“Good weather usually means more people will be hunting and staying in the field longer which can lead to higher success rates,” said Willie Suchy, wildlife research supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Re-

sources.

Successful hunters are reminded to report their deer harvest by midnight the day after the deer is recovered.

For hunters with Internet access, the online harvest reporting is the easiest way to register the deer.

Hunters can report their deer online at www.iowadnr.gov, by calling the toll free reporting number 1-800771-4692, or at any license vendor.

Police Blotter Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Kim D. Smith, 50, of Collins, is charged with operating while under the influence, obstructing prosecution or defense and eluding after authorities pulled her over in the 3300 block of Highway 6 East at 10:02 p.m. Nov. 21.

Officers attempted to stop Smith but she refused to stop and began a pursuit. They traveled through residential neighborhoods while driving on the wrong side of the road and at one time traveling up to 98 mph. After being apprehended, she admitted to discarding approximately one gram of meth and two meth smoking pipes. Officers observed she had blood-shot, watery eyes and was lethargic. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Gene A. Hennick, 24, of Colfax, is charged with trespassing after authorities were called to 8521 N. 107th Ave.

W. at 5:50 p.m. Nov. 15. Hennick admitted to reaching his hand through a dog door to unlock the door and enter the property. He did not have permission to enter the property. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Lee E. Deprenger, 56, of Otley, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over at Highway F62 and Rifle Street at 7:22 p.m. Sunday. Officers observed him with blood-shot eyes and smelled a strong odor of alcohol. He had a BAC of .071. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Shaidin A. Ross, 22, of Colfax, is charged with interference with official acts, assault and unlawful possession of prescription drugs after authorities were called to 4325 N. 83rd Ave. E. at 3:12 a.m. Monday. He was arrested for assault and while being searched a pill was found in his

pocket that was not prescribed to him. While being handcuffed he worked the handcuffs to the front and threatened to kick the door window out. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Andre L. Versendaal, 30, of Grinnell, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over in the 700 block of First Avenue West at 2:49 a.m. Sunday. Officers smelled a strong odor of alcohol on him and observed blood-shot and watery eyes. He admitted to having three alcoholic beverages. He had a BAC of .114. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Marisa A. Bushong, 22, of Newton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance and operating while under the influence after authorities pulled her over at East 31st Street North and East

Fourth Avenue North at 7:32 p.m. Friday. Bushong was pulled over for expired license plates and officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Bushong denied having marijuana but after searching, officers found two pipes with green leafy substance in them.

She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Jeremy T. Clingerman, 29, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over on Interstate 80 at 11:40 p.m. Friday.

Officers were notified by several concerned citizens after seeing Clingerman driving westbound in the eastbound lanes at approximately the 179 mile marker.

Officers observed bloodshot, watery eyes and smelled a strong odor of alcohol. Clingerman admitted to consuming five mixed drinks and he had a BAC of .152. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• TOPS Iowa 254 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Beauty for Ashes women’s study will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

• A Community Blood Drive will begin at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School, 20 W. Broadway in Colfax.

• The North Pole Craft and Vendor Show will open at 9 a.m. Saturday at Adventureland Inn, 3200 Adventureland Drive in Altoona. Admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Society.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 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.

• Newton Church of The Way, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton, will host a supper and service beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday. A free soup supper will be served at 6 p.m. Free-will donations are welcomed. At 7 p.m., a Discover Hope Service will begin in the Worship Center, which will include testimonies on overcoming addictions, a message on ‘Hope’ and worship.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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Writer’s sad story has happy ending almost 14 years later DEAR ABBY: You mentioned in a recent column that few people write to follow up on what happened since their original letter was published. You printed mine April 1, 2001.

I am “Hurting in Houston,” the son who, with his partner, was suddenly no longer welcome in his parents’ home after they moved to a retirement community, because they were afraid their neighbors would shun them if they discovered they had a gay son. You advised that I should live my own life and, maybe, someday they would come around — and that is what I did.

After a number of years, I received a call from a sibling informing me that my father was ill with only a short time left, and I should fly to their city to see him. I asked if I was wanted, and he said, “It doesn’t matter, just come!” So I swallowed my pride, flew there and made my way to the hospice house.

Although my mother received me well, Dad did not, and we never had a good moment before he died a few days later. I told my mother I was staying for the funeral whether she liked it or not and had my partner fly in.

After the service there was a gathering at my mother’s house with all their friends. I introduced my partner to them and everyone was as kind as could be. Many mentioned their own gay siblings or relatives.

When the event was over, my mother said, “Wow, this has all been pretty silly, hasn’t it?” It was such a colossal understatement that I could not find words to respond.

Ten years have passed; my mother is now in hospice care with only a short time left. We have built a great relationship, and she loves my partner of more than 20 years very much. We are glad to be able to be there for her.

Much has changed in the world over these years and the acceptance of gays has been remarkable, but for me, having these last years with my mother’s love will be a comfort I can hold onto for the rest of my life.

I have no great moral here, I just

wanted to let you know what has happened. Thank you, Abby. — NO LONGER “HURTING IN HOUSTON” DEAR NO LONGER HURTING: And thank YOU for letting me and my readers know your story has a happy ending. I couldn’t be more pleased to know you are doing well.

In case you didn’t see it, there was a follow-up column regarding your letter that was published May 24, 2001, in which a family in California offered to adopt you and your partner! PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) was mentioned in that follow-up and is still an excellent resource for building bridges of understanding in families. Find it at pflag. org.

DEAR ABBY: I am the caregiver for my husband, who is in a wheelchair and has to be helped when using the bathroom. When we are out in public and he needs a bathroom, should I use the handicapped stall in the men’s or take him into the women’s? Unisex restrooms — one big room that can be locked — are wonderful. — CAREGIVER IN VIRGINIA DEAR CAREGIVER: I agree, but not all buildings and businesses provide unisex restrooms. If none is available, then the rule of thumb is the disabled person should use the restroom of his/ her gender — in your case, the men’s room.

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Branstad brushes off Cher comments on hogs DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is brushing off entertainer Cher’s criticism about hog crates. Cher posted a message on Twitter Tuesday asking why Iowa farmers “torture pigs” in narrow gestation crates, and calling New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie a “bully” for his stance on the issue. Christie recently vetoed legislation outlawing gestation crates in New Jersey. Branstad has dismissed that characterization. On Wednesday he responded to Cher, saying, “They know a lot about pig production out there in Hollywood.”

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IOWA CITY — An Iowa City man has been accused of disrupting classes at the University of Iowa and assaulting responding officers. Dequan Edward Miles, 20, was arrested Tuesday. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of assault on a peace officer and interference with official acts. Police say Miles harassed people and disrupted classes at several campus buildings Tuesday.

DES MOINES — A Des Moines woman has told police that her husband used a sandwich to assault her. Marvin Hill II, 21, was arrested Tuesday. Polk County Jail records say Hill remained in custody on Wednesday on a charge of domestic abuse assault. Online court records don’t list an attorney for him.

Initially Hill told officers that his wife had assaulted him. He said she awakened him about 1 p.m., holding a McDonald’s McChicken sandwich. He later acknowledged that he became upset and threw the sandwich.

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The 90-year-old building, which has been closed for two years, was sold by Ottumwa Regional Health Center and its parent company to Des Moines-based developer Blackbird Investments. Up to 70 apartments could go into the more than 100,000-square-foot building. The developer says amenities may include a swimming pool, playground and commercial space.

Sioux City school district voters reject new levy SIOUX CITY — Officials say plans for one or more new elementary schools and improvements at three high schools likely will have to be shelved, now that Sioux City school district voters have rejected a new property tax levy. At Tuesday’s special election, voters rejected the levy by a ratio of nearly 2-to-1.

The turnout was less than 9 percent. School officials say the new levy was needed because a 1-cent sales tax approved in 1998.

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Iowa regents approve ‘historic’ 3rd tuition freeze

By Ryan J. Foley The Associated Press IOWA CITY — Thousands of students at Iowa’s three public universities could graduate without seeing their tuition increase once, which Gov. Terry Branstad said would be a historic achievement.

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to freeze tuition for resident undergraduate students for the third straight year — provided that lawmakers approve a funding increase for the universities next spring.

The freeze would affect roughly 40,000 students.

If it happens, in-state students who graduate in

May 2016 will have paid the same annual base tuition all four years: $6,678 at the University of Iowa and $6,648 at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. Mandatory fees have risen during that time.

Branstad appointees on the board have made affordability a top priority, saying the state’s above-average debt for college graduates is unacceptable. The board has conducted a wideranging review to cut costs and improve efficiency on the campuses, and some of the projected savings are expected to be used to offset the freeze’s $4.5 million cost.

Regent Larry McKibben, a Marshalltown lawyer, said a third freeze would be unprecedented in Iowa history and help students and families who are struggling to afford higher education. He pushed for the freeze after rejecting a 1.75 percent increase proposed in October, which would have cost students an additional $116 next year.

“To some people 1.75 percent is a lot of money,” McKibben said. “To our families, our customers and students in the state of Iowa, we owe them better.”

Regent Bob Downer, an Iowa City lawyer, said he was concerned that

the freeze would lead to larger tuition hikes down the road. He also questioned the plan to use anticipated cost savings to pay for it, saying they may not be realized and had been promised to the universities for other priorities. But he voted for the freeze, saying it can be sustained one more year.

Board President Bruce Rastetter dismissed Downer’s concerns, saying he couldn’t justify raising tuition when millions in savings were in the works.

“We ought to deal with the reality of today that allows us to freeze tuition,” he said.

The board raised tuition by 1.75 percent for nonresidents and graduate and professional students. Regents had considered whether to also freeze tuition for those students — who number about 38,000 — but opted against it. University presidents said their campuses needed the additional $10 million in revenue those increases will generate.

Branstad said he would wait to see new state revenue projections next week before promising to support the 1.75 percent funding increase the regents have sought to allow for the freeze.

But he said he’d “love to

see this happen.”

“I think that would be historic,” he said. “We’ve seen significant increases in costs for students and their families over the years ... I think a third year in a row without an increase would be something that students and their parents would very much appreciate.”

University of Iowa Student Government president Patrick Bartoski said students were impressed by the board’s commitment to affordability. He called the freeze a “no-brainer” and said the increases for other students were reasonable and would maintain quality.

HELD OVER! After a great response last week, the Centre for Arts and Artists has extended the pop-up art show to Saturday, December 6th 12:00-4:00pm at the former Pappy’s antique Mall.

Come shop for unique holiday gifts from over 20 local artists with newly added inventory!

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By Tom Hays The Associated Press NEW YORK — The cellphone video of the last moments of Eric Garner’s life was watched millions of times on the Internet, clearly showing a white police officer holding the unarmed black man in a chokehold, even as he repeatedly gasped, “I can’t breathe.”

But despite that visual evidence, and a medical examiner’s ruling that the chokehold contributed to the death, a Staten Island grand jury decided Wednesday not to bring any charges against the officer involved, prompting protests across the country and sending thousands onto New York’s streets, where they marched, chanted and blocked traffic into the next morning.

While legal experts note it’s impossible to know how the grand jurors reached their conclusion, they say the Garner case, like Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri, once again raised concerns about the influence local prosecutors have over the process of charging the police officers they work with on a daily basis.

“The video speaks for itself,” said Jeffrey Fagan, a professor at Columbia Law School. “It appears to show negligence. But if we learned anything from the Brown case, it’s the power of prosecutors to construct and manage a narrative in a way that can shape the outcome.”

Ekow N. Yankah, a professor at Cardozo School of Law, agreed that, “It is hard to understand how a jury doesn’t see any prob-

able cause that a crime has been committed or is being committed when looking at that video, especially.”

Another observer, James A. Cohen, who teaches at Fordham University Law School, went further, saying, “Logic doesn’t play a role in this process.”

U.S. Attorney Eric Holder said federal prosecutors would conduct their own investigation of Garner’s July 17 death as officers were attempting to arrest him for selling untaxed cigarettes on the street.

The New York Police Department also is doing an internal probe which could lead to administrative charges against Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who remains on desk duty.

The grand jury’s decision prompted emotional protests around New York

Jason DeCrow/AP Photo A group of protesters rallying against a grand jury’s decision not to indict the police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner marches across the eastbound traffic lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge in the early morning hours of Thursday in New York.

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Wind gusts and a sticky rocket valve forced the Cape Canaveral launch team to call off Thursday’s attempt to send Orion into orbit on its first-ever test flight.

NASA promised to try again Friday.

Orion is how NASA hopes to one day send astronauts to Mars. This inaugural flight, while just 4½ hours, will send the unmanned capsule 3,600 miles into space.

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Iowa upsets No. 12 North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Mike Gesell and his Iowa teammates shook off all the missed shots, ran down loose rebounds and fought their way through to the horn.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams never saw that kind of toughness from his team.

Gesell hit a driving layup for the go-ahead three-point play with 1:16 left, helping the Hawkeyes upset the No. 12 Tar Heels 60-55 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Gesell finished with 16 points on a night when both the Hawkeyes (62) and Tar Heels (5-2) couldn’t shoot

straight.

“Last year I can’t say we would’ve won this game,” said Adam Woodbury, who scored all 11 of his points after halftime. “We weren’t tough enough last year collectively. I hope this means we’re Gesell turning the corner as a program.”

Gesell’s final basket came when the 6-foot-2 junior drove into the paint and scored over the 6-8 Isaiah Hicks.

“The shot clock was starting to run down a little bit so I knew I had

CMB girls can’t contain No. 7 Nevada

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News NEVADA — Kati Cassabaum finished with 15 points, 18 rebounds and five steals and Class 3A No. 7 Nevada recovered from a sluggish first quarter to beat Collins-Maxwell/Baxter 57-28 here Tuesday.

Nevada led 5-3 after one quarter but went up 10 by halftime and outscored the Raiders 34-15 in the second half.

CMB (0-3, 0-2) stayed winless on the season. Senior Lexi Breon scored eight points and had five rebounds, while freshman Brianda Bane chipped in six points and eight rebounds.

Junior Bridget Hurley pulled down

nine boards and scored four points, while junior Carter Larson scored six and had five rebounds. The Raiders won the rebounding battle. 52-33.

Freshman center Lexy Koudelka finished with a game-high 16 points for Nevada, which improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference.

Sophomore Claire Ausman also had 11 points for the Cubs, who finished with 15 steals.

CMB plays at home Friday against Greene County. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. in Baxter.

to make a play,” Gesell said. “I just wanted to take it strong to the basket.

I know they have a lot of shot blockers, so I just wanted to get it high off the glass, and I was able to sneak it in there.”

After UNC’s Marcus Paige missed a 3-pointer for the tie, Gesell hit two free throws with 1 second left to seal a win that had Hawkeyes players running onto the court to celebrate at the horn.

Iowa shot just 33 percent and went 3 for 20 from 3-point range, but grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and scored 12 second-chance points after halftime — critical considering Iowa

missed all 12 of its 3-point shots in the second half.

Kennedy Meeks had 15 points and 12 rebounds for UNC, which shot just 28 percent.

Paige finished with 13 points, but went 4 for 16 from the floor and just 3 of 12 from behind the arc. The preseason Associated Press All-American also was called for a charge with 50 seconds left while driving into the paint after Gesell’s three-point play.

“They made some plays down the stretch and we didn’t really respond the way we should’ve,” Paige said.

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Greene County use second half to pull away from Tigerhawk boys

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLFAX — The Colfax-Mingo boys’ basketball team may have played much better in the season opener Tuesday than it did at any point during last year’s winless campaign.

The Tigerhawks still have a lot to work on, but they trailed by just a point with 4 minutes to go in the first half against Greene County before ultimately losing 75-60 in the home opener.

Jared Myers finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists and Colin Laurens added 12 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocks, but the Tigerhawks missed 21 shots in the lane in the first half and turned it over 21 times in the loss.

“We did a lot of nice things for a first game,” said Colfax-Mingo coach John Borts. “We looked way more like a varsity basketball team, too.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News NCMP’s junior Samantha Hedrick and senior Hannah Scotton earned 2014 IHSGAU All-State Swimming honors. Hedrick was named to the first team and Scotton to the second team in the 100-yard butterfly. Hedrick smashed her own NCMP record in the event earning the second-place medal in 56.09 seconds at the state swim meet in November. Scotton claiming the sixth-place medal in 56.80 seconds.

TCU jumps Florida State into third in playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer The top four in the College Football Playoff rankings going into the final weekend of the regular season is as follows: Alabama, Oregon, TCU and Florida State.

The question is: Short of a loss by one of those teams, is there anything a team on the outside can do to get in on Sunday when the final rankings are announced and the field for the first playoff is set?

“We’re at the point, we’re waiting for results now,” selection committee chairman and Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long said Tuesday night. “We’re waiting for teams to complete their body of work. Again, we don’t project out. We’ve all seen games that have different outcomes than we expect.

“We focus on what has been accomplished to this point, and with that regard, the top four teams to this point are ranked where the committee believes they should be.”

TCU (10-1) moved up to No. 3, becoming the latest team with a loss to jump past undefeated Florida State, and further distancing itself

from Big 12 rival Baylor (10-1). The Bears, who beat TCU 61-58 in Waco, Texas, in October, are sixth and Ohio State sits in between them and the Horned Frogs at fifth.

TCU finishes its regular season at home Saturday against Iowa State, which is winless in the Big 12. Baylor hosts Kansas State, which is ninth in the latest rankings.

Baylor is currently working with a public relations firm to provide “additional support in telling the Bears’ story over the last few weeks of the football season,” said Nick Joos, executive athletic director for external affairs.

The PR firm is sending notes and statistics about Baylor to media members, not committee members.

The Bears and Horned Frogs will end the season having played 10 common opponents.

The biggest difference is TCU played Minnesota and Baylor played Buffalo. That combined with Baylor’s loss to West Virginia (7-5) is working in the Horned Frogs’ favor and keeping the head-to-head matchup from being the deciding factor.

“As we pointed out before, TCU has five wins over teams with winning records or .500 records and above, and Baylor has three, if you

include Texas at 6-6,” Long said. “I can’t say it’s one thing. It’s a number of things we look at, and we believe TCU is better and deserving of that No. 3 rank over Baylor.”

Further complicating matters, the Horned Frogs and Bears would be co-champions of the Big 12 if both win out. The conference has said it will not designate a champion via a tiebreaker.

The committee’s selection protocol requires conference championships be taken into the consideration when judging teams with similar resumes.

“Well, first we will not determine a champion for the Big 12,” Long said. “We’ve dis-

cussed to this point, and then we will wait for the results, and then we will evaluate those teams, and that’s when the conference championship comes into effect.

“We have not had the discussions about what if there’s a co-champion.”

The Seminoles are fourth, still in good shape to reach the playoff if it can win Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against No. 11 Georgia Tech.

Alabama and Oregon are Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, for the third straight week. The Crimson Tide plays 16th-ranked Missouri in the Southeastern Conference champion-

ship game, and Oregon faces Arizona in the Pac-12 title game.

The Wildcats’ fivespot jump to seventh sets up a possible playin game in Santa Clara, California, on Friday night. The Wildcats already have beaten Oregon in Eugene and could make another big jump by doing so again.

Long said the committee did not factor into this week’s rankings the injury to Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett, but will after the Buckeyes face Wisconsin, ranked 13th, in the Big Ten title game on Saturday.

“Certainly committee members are very interested to watch Ohio State’s performance with the backup quarterback, and again, the results on the field will dictate to us how we feel about Ohio State, how they perform in the game, and then how, if we have to project forward, how they will compete,” he said.

Boise State is the highest ranked — and only ranked — team from outside the Big Five conferences, which puts the Broncos (102) in position to receive a bid to one of the four New Year’s Day bowls.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Dec. 4, 2014 Sports SPORTS Rhoads upbeat about Iowa State football future

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Thursday Boys’ Swimming Oskaloosa, Atlantic at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

Wrestling Newton at Knoxville, 7:30 p.m.

Newton 7th, 8th at Grinnell, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma, 6 p.m.

PCM at West Central Valley quadrangular, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball Newton 9th/JV boys at Pella Christian, 6 p.m.

Newton 8th girls at Pella, 4:30 p.m.

Pella at Newton 7th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Friday Basketball Pella Christian at Newton, girls 6:15 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Montezuma at Lynnville-Sully girls, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at South Hamilton, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Greene County at CMB, Baxter, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Roland-Story, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Boys’ Swimming Grinnell, Oskaloosa, Decorah, Vinton-Shellsburg, Indianola at Newton Invitational, 10 a.m.

Wrestling Knoxville, Johnston, Sioux City North, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, Indianola at Newton Invitational, 10 a.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma, 10 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at WoodardGranger tournament, 9 a.m.

CMB, PCM at Bondurant-Farrar Invitational, 9 a.m.

Bowling Newton boys, girls at Knoxville, 11 a.m.

Basketball Lynnville-Sully girls, boys at Eddyville-Blakesburg, 4 p.m.

CMB at Colo-Nesco, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Monday Basketball PCM at Pella Christian, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Oskaloosa at Newton 8th boys, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th boys at Oskaloosa, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Bowling Marshalltown at Newton, 4 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming Des Moines East at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball Newton boys at Adel-DeSotoMinburn, 7:30 p.m.

BGM at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

CMB at North Polk, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Colfax-Mingo, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Tigerhawks Continued from Page 1B “We had plenty of chances to win the game but missed too many shots in the lane and we have to take care of the ball better. We also have to get better defensively.”

Greene County led 21-15 after one quarter and 37-33 at halftime.

Colfax-Mingo gaveup two quick buckets in the final seconds of the second quarter to lose momentum, and Greene County outscored the Tigerhawks 38-27 in the final two quarters.

Freshman Jarod Nichols had nine points and 15 rebounds in his varsity debut and Jacob Lietz also collected nine points and dished out six assists.

Sophomore Trey Tucker led the visitors with 28 points.

“We would let them get ahead in the first half and then rally back,” Borts said. “They shoot the 3 pretty well and we just had trouble slowing them down.”

Colfax-Mingo (0-1, 0-1) hits the road for the first time this season when it heads to South Hamilton (0-1, 0-1) Friday. The Hawks, who are the defending Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference champions, lost to Prairie City-Monroe in their opener Tuesday.

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AMES (AP) — Coach Paul Rhoads believes his Iowa State football team is headed in the right direction despite this season’s miseries, and he’s grateful that his boss agrees.

Athletic director Jamie Pollard publicly voiced his support of Rhoads during the coach’s weekly call-in radio show Monday night. Rhoads said Tuesday it was no different from what Pollard has been telling him all along.

“Jamie and I have such an outstanding relationship and are in constant communication,” Rhoads said. “The support, the encouragement he gave ... is the same thing he’s been giving to me on a weekly basis as we hit this rough stretch in finishing up the season. He’s aware of the philosophy, he’s aware of the direction and certainly he’s supportive of that.”

Iowa State (2-9, 0-8 Big 12) has lost five straight games and is likely to go without a

Iowa Continued from Page 1B North Carolina pulled down 24 offensive rebounds but repeatedly missed second and third looks off those extra chances and shot just 14 for 30 in the paint.

Iowa’s rebounding was a replay of UNC’s loss to Butler in last week’s Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, where the Bulldogs grabbed 29 offensive rebounds and had Williams questioning his team’s toughness.

“They wanted it more than we did,” Williams said. “That’s a sorry thing to say. That’s a sad thing to say.”

conference victory for the first time since 2008, the year before Rhoads took over. The Cyclones are huge underdogs in their season finale at No. 4 TCU on Rhoads Saturday.

Rhoads took Iowa State to a bowl game in three of his first four seasons, but the Cyclones slipped to 3-9 a year ago and they’ve been worse in 2014.

They’ve blown double-digit leads in four of their losses and a young defense is giving up 511 yards and 37 points a game.

Pollard, though, appears to be solidly behind his coach, pointing out that building a winning program at Iowa State always has been a challenge.

“That’s what inspires all of us to be here, and it’s to climb a mountain that others have

never gotten to the top,” Pollard said on the radio show.

“I look forward to continuing that journey with coach Rhoads and hopefully getting there.”

Pollard also said that while he expects to win, he understands that a slew of injuries have contributed to this year’s struggles. And he said the program is “closer to (success) than I think we’re further away, and we look forward to continuing to climb that mountain.”

Nine players have been lost with season-ending injuries and two more stalwarts, tight end E.J. Bibbs and defensive lineman Brandon Jensen, might miss Saturday’s game.

Only four players have started every game this season.

Still, coaches are judged on winning and there hasn’t been much of that in Ames the last two years.

“As I told you, Jamie and I have a great relationship,” Rhoads said. “That doesn’t

Woodbury said his team’s defense kept the Hawkeyes in this one.

“The thing was, they didn’t shoot the ball very well, either, which speaks to our defense and what we were able to do on that side of the floor,” he said.

UNC outrebounded Iowa 26-15 in the first half and had a 15-1 edge in offensive rebounds.

The Hawkeyes reversed that after halftime, finishing with a 27-20 edge overall and a 16-9 advantage on the offensive glass.

“It was the only way we were going to survive,” said Iowa coach Fran McCaffery of the offensive rebounds.

Iowa hosts Maryland-Baltimore County Saturday.

mean he’ll keep me if I keep losing. It’s not that kind of relationship. This is a business world. We all get that. My plan is to win in 2015.”

Key players will return at almost every position to help in that effort, including quarterback Sam Richardson, most of his wide receivers, four offensive linemen from this year’s rotation, four of the top linebackers and the entire defensive secondary. The Cyclones also are due for better luck with injuries, so it’s reasonable to expect improvement next season.

“We’re going to be a better football team,” Rhoads said.

“We’re going to have more experience, we’re going to be physically more developed.

We’ve got some key playmakers coming back. We’ve got the understanding of an offense two years running now. There are a lot of things that are in our favor as we go toward 2015.”

UAB shuts down football BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Prince transferred to UAB to help his ailing father, a single parent, while still doing what he loves most: Playing football.

The redshirt freshman tight end sat out the Blazers’ surprisingly strong season after transferring from Austin Peay, only to see his hometown program get shut down on Tuesday.

“It’s like SMU,” Prince said. “We got the death penalty without any NCAA violations.”

Now Prince and his teammates are left looking for new football homes and scholarships. They are eligible to play immediately if they transfer.

UAB became the first major college program since Pacific in 1995 to shut down football. The university said keeping football would cost an additional $49 million over the next five years, including $22 million in facilities and upgrades.

Players cried and hugged after leaving the meeting.

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING Monroe Men’s City League Nov. 17 H&R Block wins 4-0 unopposed H&R Block — 3,364: Lyle Riggs 407, Shane Schone 625, Christopher Gragg 554, Andy Pettyjohn 605, Brandon Lent 813.

Nov. 10 Hewitts 3, Keg Setters 1 Hewitts — 3,274: Wayne Morris 501, Bill Ward 522, Stephen Manchester 613, Patrick Brown 675, Jason Mikkelson 618. Keg Setters — 3,209: Dan Regnier 525, James Flickinger 488, Brant Current 506, Matt Coleman 394, Brandon Morris 588.

H&R Block 3, The Underground Co. 1

H&R Block — 3,291: Lyle Riggers 474, Shane Schone 632, Christopher Gragg 487, Andy Pettyjohn 611, Brandon Lent 706. The Underground Co. — 3,148: Hugh Vriezelaar 528, Bryan McDanel 473, Jesse Hopkins 675, Mark Hopkins 561.

Nov. 3 Forck Tree Service 3, H&R Block 1 Forck Tree Service — 2,998: Thomas Forck 490, Dustin Koder 535, Dan Ellingson 468, Mike Wolfe 530, Paul Forck 519. H&R Block — 2,968: Lyle Riggs 383, Shane Schone 485, Christopher Gragg 456, Andy Pettyjohn 587, Brandon Lent 688.

Hewitts 3, Barber Lumber 1

Hewitts — 3,468: Wayne Morris 522, Stephen Manchester 657, Patrick Brown 713, Jason Mikkelson 649, Gene Mikkelson 615. Barber Lumber — 3,193: Ryan May 571, Dan Thill 527, Rick Van Gorp 611, Joe Philippson 544, Jim Strange 619.

Monroe Merchants League Nov. 11 Raider Poker.net 3, The Pin Hunters 1 Raider Poker.net — 2,854: Tammy Illingworth 506, Jeff Halderman 674, Joseph Illingworth 679, Jesse Hopkins 749. The Pin Hunters — 2,573: Doug Sander 641, Eric Lane 490, Hugh Vriezelaar 563, Mark Hopkins 601.

BOB 3, Malone Motor Sports 1

BOB — 2,563: Rex Millage 402, Jim Flickinger 508, Rick Van Gorp 488, Ron Tangeman 646. Malone Motor Sports — 2,550: Jade Morecock 534, Debbie Korte 339, Gabe Korte 486, Jeri Korte 429.

Schwetty Balls 2, Kane Salvage 2 Schwetty Balls — 2,555: Court Arney 354, Jim Minteer 483, Dan Masterson 549, Chris Sloan 593.

Kane Salvage — 2,553: Julie Koder 354, Zachary Koder 458, Travis McCray 505, Jeff Koder 498.

Gutter Kings 3, Vander Broek Farms 1 Gutter Kings — 2,516: Merrill Pol 451, Josh Millage 412, Gary Nolan 482, Jake Penman Jr. 601. Vander Broek Farms — 2,396: Gwen Vriezelaar 312, Kathy Vander Broek 333, Frank Vander Broek 387, Stacey Shone 602.

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING Nov. 22 Sunday Nite Mixed Team 12 3, Kill-Kill-Kill 1 Team 12 — 2,607: Tammy Decook 409, Jeremy Clingerman 377, Tonya Willamson 401, Doni Kim 579. Kill-Kill-Kill— 2,604; Kelly Lester 409, Bonnie Geerlings 464, Mike Geelings 611, Butch Lester 493.

Shaggy Turf 3, Gutter Punks 1 Shaggy Turf — 2,601: Jennifer Beck 291, Trisha Beck 298, Roy Spangenburg 424, Jake Kmiec 505. Gutter Punks — 2,481: Trudy Delk 340, Merek Budinich 418, Tony Budinich 423, Kory Delk 457.

Book Trader 2, BMF’s 2 Book Trader — 2,400: Jill McMahon 243, Justin Anderson 294, Cheryl Hansen 419, Nikki Oartwieg 339. BMF’s — 2,385: Jeannie Schultz 356, Wes Wright 316, Josh Anderson 350, Baden Medundis 442.

Bowling Stones 3-1 by default Bowling Stones — 2,518: Gina McGinley 541, Nicholas McGinley 403, Joey Hughes 362, Adam Hackathorn 483.

Optimae Team 3, Pin Heads 1 Optimae Team — 2,540: Jan Albertson 416, Neil Weyrauch 347, Raejean White 314, Edwin Lawrence 332. Pin Heads — 2,538: Gene Koder 429, Pam Joseph 400, Larry Lappe 387, Penny Lappe 427.

Cardinal Cab 3, Kool Kids 1 Cardinal Cab — 2,497: Crystal Peters 393, Robert Miller 460, Cathy Peters 447, Earl Albertson 540. Kool Kids — 2,452: Scott VerSteeg 372, Dave Henderson 453, Regina VerSteeg 364, Barry Mullenburg 474.

KFC-Taco Bell 4, Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler 0 KFC-Taco Bell — 2,651: Christie Hughes 494, Teri Burkett 296, Robert Hughes 551, Bethanie Hughes 461. Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler — 2,487: Tammy Aalbers 430, Kenna Willey 393, Amber Tabor 462, Gene Mikkelson 455.

T’s In Motion 2, Tassel Ridge Winery 2 T’s In Motion — 2,594: Dale James 491, Tonna Karr 413, Terry Cooper 542, Mickey Karr 539. Tassel Ridge Winery: Sincearre Doran 383, John Jansen 478, Jeannie Doran 365, Ruby Jacobs 289.

Nov. 21 Sole Survivor Turkey Reapers 3, Off Constantly 1 Turkey Reapers — 2,670: Jeff Maki 417, Andrew Rodriguez 419, Donna Maki 335, Lily Rodriguez 386. Off Constantly — 2,651: Kevin Ross 352, Jimmy Barnard 346, Kyle Rojohn

503, Mark Ross 415.

I-80 Subway 3, Hawkeyes 1 I-80 Subway — 2,749: Tricia Jenkins 486, Lisa Ross 541, Kyle Hill 579, Dan Jenkins 552.

Hawkeyes — 2,648: Tammy Aalbers 487, Jim Conley 358, Ed Quick 441, Steve Belloma 528.

Me Her Him It 4, Woop Spare It Is 0 Me Her Him It — 2,786: Barb Shepard 400, James Annis 471, Tyler Annis 541, Nathan Sudbrock 642. Woop Spare It Is — 2,559: Mike Smith 401, Missy Smith 360, Alicia Weithers 344, Shawn Withers 377.

Merkins wins 4-0 by default Merkins — 2,634: Rhonda Thomasson 486, Darla Cooper 419, Kim Belloma 403, Kathleen Megwood 381.

Almost Despicable 3, Team Bad A## 1 Almost Despicable — 2,757: Terry Cooper 568, Crissy Swisher 486, Ronnie Swisher 442, Ron Swisher 484. Team Bad A##— 2,518: Chad Hofer 359, Cathy Peters 422, Granville Smith 503, Doug Ewing 499.

Nov. 20 Splitters Rialto 3, Cardinal Trophies 1 Rialto — 1.977: Paul Twaddle 483, Makayla Tabor 419, Brett Auffert 554, Gene Mikkelson 521. Cardinal Trophies — 1,829: Stacy Kriebel 300, Sheila Swarts 349, Machelle Quick 437, Bonnie Geerlings 497.

Pheasants Forever 2, Hewitt Service Center 2 Pheasants Forever — 2,049: Jason Mikkelson 608, Barbara J. Majerus 426, Lonnie Majerus 495, Michael Sing 520.

Cardinal Lanes 3, Wauters 76 1 Cardinal Lanes — 2,250: Larry Anderson 555, David Anderson 526, Jeff Van Blair 583, Dustin Kingery 586. Wauters 76 — 2,220: Keith Kirchner 500, Bev Kirchner 318, Mike Smith 403, Janielle Wauters 330.

Nov. 19 Go Hawkeyes Warrick Motors 3, Cardinal Lanes 1 Warrick Motors — 2,975: Lynn Schiebel 348, Tanya Meyers 432, Eleta Morrow 440, Barb Gray 401, Diane Karsten 349. Cardinal Lanes — 2,955: Shawna Clark 374, Sawna Ringgenberg 389, Karlene Gifford 411, Bev Van Blair 414, Barbara J. Majerus 425.

Real Housewives 4, Newton Home Oil 0 Real Housewives — 3,138: Amy Yoder 430, Lisa Gomez 378, Kelly Putz 378, Mary Baxter 413, Elizabeth Rozendaal 471. Newton Home Oil — 2,946: Jen Clausen 402, Ryanne Jansen 384, Tina Wade 387, Jean Daniels 454,

Pam Moore 422.

This Bud’s For You Team Four 3, Almost 1 Team Four — 2,507: Evan Koons 373, Shelly Koons 383, Granville Smith 446. Almost — 2,489: Kerri Lemmon 380, Arin Lemmon 456, Janel Koon 420.

Cy-Hawk 2, Bowl Down For WHAT 2 Cy-Hawk — 2,452: Brad Rozendaal 443, Todd Rozendaal 329, Matt Julius 428, Joe Markan 438. Bowl Down For WHAT — 2,432: Emily Biehn 381, Kyle Edwards 352, Jason Christensen 398, Chris Christensen 348.

Three Holes Deep 3, M and M Trucking 2 Three Holes Deep — 2,569: Matt Keller 389, Ken Beck 385, Michael Miranda 601, Kirk Baker 420. M and M Trucking — 2,550: Vicki Wright 458, Carol York 408, Susan Maasdam 487, Cathy Niemstra 402.

Youth Leagues Nov. 26 Cardinal Wednesday Strikers Wed Winners 2, Bowling Legends 2 Wed Winners — 1,299: Jessica Johnson 271, Sebastian King 227. Bowling Legends — 1,287: Ben Rohler 196, Cayden Jackson 206.

Pac & Spiral 4, Golden Strikers 0 Pac & Spriral — 1,226: Devin Lamb 347, Clay Lamb 336. Golden Strikers — 1,143: Kaitlyn Giffer 264, Chris Levesgue 261.

Nov. 24 Cardinal Monday Strikers M&Ms 4, Skittles 0 M&Ms — 1,292: Breyton Schmenker 430, Lincoln Ergenbright 292. Skittles — 1,098: Mykenzie Herbig 202, Abby Price 257.

Mario Twins 4, Golden Bowlers 0 Mario Twins — 1,274: Lance Banwell 196, Kinnick Pritchard 355. Golden Bowlers — 1,190: Dawson Herbig 215, Logan Bown 228.

Cardinal Monday Rollers New Guys: Levi Gregory 49, Carson Slusser 62. Spongebob: Rylan Herbig 121, Kaden Bullard 52.

Super Bowler: Gage Vanderschel 151 Striking Sisters: Kylie Samson 145, Payton Pline 79.

Nov. 22 Bowling Buddies Super Girl: Brianna Bradley 128. First Grade Rules: Becca Zeien 75, Ethan Padgett 90.

Super Bowler: Austin Kennedy 130. Bowl Strikes: Thomas Yoakum 73, Jada Yoakum 64.

Cardinal All Stars Bowling Sisters 4, Dragon Power 0

Bowling Sisters — 1,900: Bailey Hansen 159, Lexi Binegar 134, Beka Withers 228. Dragon Power — 1,851: Owen Muhs 218, Genessa Slings 275, Tyler Padgett 233.

Striking Cousins 3, The Lane Runners 1 Striking Cousins — 1,802: Danny Lewis 244, Taylynn Sliger 219, Lane Sliger 241. The Lane Runners — 1,786: Evan Benac 290, Riley Lester 377, Gage Gomez 285.

Team Awesome 3, Hot Shots 1 Team Awesome — 1,768: Marisa Daughtrey 158, Cassandra Albertson 248. Hot Shots — 1,747: Amaryn Oswalt 266, Stephanie Bradley 201, Jenna Miller 170.

MVP’s 4, Thunder 0 MVP’s — 1,833: Rebekah Vasseau 329, Sarah Malsom 382. Thunder — 1,800: Skylyss Stevens 189, Elizabeth Behrens 186.

Strikers win 4-0 by default Strikers — 1,858: Dalton Anderson 348, Devin Beintema 277.

Cardinal Club Lane Brains 3 1/2, The Originals 1/2 Lane Brains — 2,609: Alexandria Cox 398, Erica Bailey 527, Alex Bare 550, Andrew Lammey 402. The Originals — 2,533: Cheyenn Nida 292, Abby Ambroson 294, Melanie Stice 444, Courtney Tabor 408.

Unicorns 4, Clean Sweep 0 Unicorns — 2, 667: Mitchell Anderson 358, Ryley Roney 340, Shea Carre 495, Jordon Pritchard 337. Clean Sweep — 2,452: Tyra Lambertus 321, Damir Gumeroy 326, Cutter Benac 367, Chayton Lambertus 418.

Going on Strike 3, DaBosses 1 Going on Strike — 2,642: Michael Hodnett 423, Sam Supino 435, Jerico Theis 487, Joe Malsom 352. DaBosses — 2,483: Austin Johansen 352, Nic Winchell 460.

That’s How We Roll 4, Cox’s Squad 0 That’s How We Roll — 2,625: Nathan Keith 430, Alex Frymoyer 488, Brevin Johnston 435.

Cox’s Squad — 2,271: Reid Miller 432, Bryan McMahon 447, Payton Cox 334, Madison Humphrey 407.

Nov. 19 Cardinal Wednesday Strikers Wed Winners 4, Golden Strikers `0 Wed Winners — 1,297: Jessica Johnson 264, Sebastian King 226. Golden Strikers — 1,228: Kaityln Gifford 281, Chris Levesque 326.

Pac & Spiral 3, Bowling Legends 1 Pac & Spiral — 1,259: Devin Lamb 348, Clay Lamb 362. Bowling Legends — 1,241: Ben Roehler 158, Cayden Jackson 195.

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Supplies............................139.61 Midwest Automatic Fire Services............................183.00 Murphy Tractor & Equipment Motorgrader................203,904.00 Napa Distribution Center Supplies............................577.58 News Printing Company Services............................138.95 Newton Fire Department Services.........................8,900.40 Newton Office Supply Co Supplies............................315.95 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................758.68 Nichols, Rick Reimbursement...................21.00 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement.................471.20 Noble All American Maintenance........................59.83 Oden Enterprises Inc Supplies.......................19,577.28 Odland Law Firm PLLC Services..............................18.00 Oldsen, Greg Reimbursement...................45.00 Olson, Pamela J Reimbursement...................37.00 Optimae Life Services Inc Services.........................2,753.00 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................223.17 Parrott, Dennis K Mileage..............................135.52 Paxson, Clayton Mileage................................76.16 Peck Properties Shelter...............................374.00 Pence-Reese Funeral Home Services............................239.20 Petted, Carlyn L Mileage..............................127.68 Pleasant Hill Residential Services.........................1,762.66 Plowman, Chad Reimbursement.................386.97 Polk County Auditor Services.........................1,831.83 Polk County Sheriff's Office Services............................155.24 Polk County Treasurer Food..................................620.00 Powerplan Supplies.........................1,412.90 Poweshiek County Sheriff Services..............................35.82 Premier Office Equipment Inc Supplies............................154.21 Progress Industries Services.......................12,792.03 Quill Corporation Supplies..............................24.46 Ratliff, Jerry D Reimbursement...................10.00 Reasnor Telephone Company LLC Utilities.................................33.00 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................3,203.99 Richards, Patricia Louise Mileage..............................249.20 Rick's Amoco Fuel.....................................31.07 Robertson, Celia L Reimbursement...................35.00 Scarnati, Peter Mileage..............................115.36 Searsboro Telephone Co Inc Utilities...............................904.00 Self, Pepper Mileage..............................539.28 Shred-It Des Moines Services..............................38.47 Sidwell Company, The Services............................535.00 Simon, Dennis Mileage................................25.20 Skiff Medical Center Services.........................2,052.27 Smith's Quality Rental Equipment...........................10.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies..............................36.00 Staples Inc Supplies............................861.34 Stutt, Russ Reimbursement...................37.00 Sully Telephone Association Utilities...............................467.82 Sun Concrete Pumping Supplies............................853.44 Superior Welding Supply Supplies............................177.91 Terpstra, Todd M Services............................333.15 Thomas, Larry Reimbursement...................43.52 Timemark Incorporated Supplies............................138.89 Trease, Eurita Mileage..............................117.60 Unifirst Corporation Services............................639.31 Uniform Den Inc Uniforms............................503.29 US Cellular Utilities............................1,162.01 Van Houweling, Ashley Mileage..............................165.26 VanWyngarden, Steve Mileage..............................144.48 Verizon Wireless Utilities............................1,860.40 Vision Internet Providers Inc Services............................220.50 Wallace Family Funeral Services............................245.92 Windstream Utilities............................1,947.92 Zee Medical Inc Medical..............................256.05 Grand Total................498,111.45 December 4

November 18, 2014 Tuesday, November 18, 2014 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock, Stevenson and Carpenter present and accounted for; Chairman Brock presiding.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon, asked the Supervisors to create a Part-time Service Coordinator position.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Stevenson to adopt Resolution 14-51 to create a Part-time Service Coordinator position for the Jasper County Mental Health Regional Representative.

YEA: STEVENSON, CARPENTER, BROCK A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Carpenter to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for November 10, 2014.

YEA: CARPENTER, STEVENSON, BROCK There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Stevenson to adjourn the Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Board of Supervisors' meeting.

YEA: STEVENSON, CARPENTER, BROCK Dennis Parrott, Auditor Joe Brock, Chairman December 4

Public Notices Jasper County Payments 11/18/2014 Advanced Correctional Medical...........................3,644.36 Ag-Grow Plus Lawn Care Inc Services............................584.00 Alliance Connect LLC Utilities............................1,462.20 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................7,065.09 Anderson Erickson Food..................................602.25 ARC Shelter...............................493.99 Arnold, Anita Diane Mileage..............................327.60 Arrow Pest Control Services..............................90.00 Arrowood, Teresa Mileage................................67.32 Balmer, Michael John Mileage................................36.96 Bank Iowa Shelter...............................200.00 Barco Municipal Products Inc Supplies............................687.39 Barney's Inc Services............................596.32 Barr, Jill M Reimbursement...................40.80 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement...................75.00 Bisom Truck Line Inc Supplies............................319.68 Black Hills Energy Utilities............................1,468.76 Boettcher, Jeannie Mileage..............................354.48 Boyer Petroleum Company Supplies.........................4,214.40 Britton, Josh Reimbursement.................528.66 Brooker Corporation Services............................332.28 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock...............................2,429.64 Bunse, Mary Mileage................................61.04 Cable, Gerriann Mileage..............................137.20 Calhoun-Burns and Assoc., Inc. Inspection.......................1,066.75 Cantu, Katie L Reimbursement...................58.00 Carpenter, Dennis S Reimbursement...................37.95 Castillo, Inez Mileage..............................304.64 CBM Food Service Food...............................3,674.34 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies............................542.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................388.28 CenturyLink Equipment....................22,504.49 CenturyLink Utilities.................................45.30 Chatham Oaks Inc Services.........................4,540.88 City of Baxter Utilities.................................16.81 City of Kellogg Utilities.................................37.75 City of Monroe Utilities.................................24.29 City of Newton Landfill Fees.............................14,575.15 Cleaver, Gary Mileage..............................272.16 Contech Engineered Solutions Supplies.......................10,480.80 Cook, Amy Services............................350.00 Cooling, Dennis R Reimbursement...................10.00 Cox, Sandra Services.........................4,700.00 Cupples, Roger Mileage..............................218.96 Deegan, John M Mileage..............................123.20 Denco Corporation Services.........................2,783.30 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies............................377.43 DeVries, John H Mileage..............................198.24 DHS-Cashier Medical...........................4,963.92 Diamond Life Health Care Inc Services.........................9,608.76 Dish Network Utilities.................................10.00 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................790.60 Eaton, Ryan Reimbursement...................35.00 Emedco Inc Services............................109.74 Emergitech Services.......................13,000.00 Fareway Stores Inc Food...............................1,741.19 Farver True Value Supplies............................151.71 Fastenal Company Supplies............................460.84 Fidlar Technologies Inc Supplies............................241.52 Fincham, Rick Mileage..............................403.20 First State Bank of Colfax Shelter...............................200.00 Food Bank of Iowa Food..................................187.46 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................1,463.72 Gary, Melissa Dawn Mileage..............................392.00 General Fire & Safety Equipment Services............................283.00 Gillund Enterprises Supplies............................389.52 Good Radio TV LLC Services............................222.00 Graham, Rob Reimbursement...................10.00 Gralnek-Dunitz Company Inc Supplies............................130.62 Hanna, Michael Mileage..............................345.52 Hartgers, Melissa A Mileage................................69.77 Hawkeye Legal Services Services..............................40.00 Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Services.........................4,446.00 Hewitt's Service Center Ltd Supplies.........................1,115.57 Heyveld, Galen Shelter...............................200.00 Hickenbottom Inc Supplies............................222.55 Hodnett, Steve J Uniforms............................100.00 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................57.12 Horn, Michael A Services..............................65.00 Huff, Charles D Mileage..............................175.28 IACCVSO Education..........................150.00 IMWCA Fees.............................13,155.00 Ingraham, Jill Mileage................................34.72 Integrity Properties LLC Shelter...............................600.00 Iowa Certified Assessors, Institute of Education..........................650.00 Iowa County Attorneys Fees..................................325.00 Iowa Dept of Transportation Supplies.........................1,870.70 Iowa State University Conference........................750.00 Jacobsen, Michael K Reimbursement...................75.00 Jasper Co Animal Rescue League Fees...............................2,903.08 Jasper Co Extension Education..........................105.00 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.......................10,023.60 Jasper Co Soil & Water Seed..................................262.50 Jennings, Jenna Mileage................................43.68 Jim's Johns Inc Services............................255.00 Johnson Reporting Services Ltd Services............................345.25 Kabel Business Services Fees....................................90.00 Kading Properties Shelter............................1,045.00 Keltek Incorporated Supplies.........................1,551.66 Key Cooperative

November 18, 2014 Tuesday, November 18, 2014 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock, Stevenson and Carpenter present and accounted for; Chairman Brock presiding.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon, asked the Supervisors to create a Part-time Service Coordinator position.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Stevenson to adopt Resolution 14-51 to create a Part-time Service Coordinator position for the Jasper County Health Regional Mental Representative.

YEA: STEVENSON, CARPENTER, BROCK A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Stevenson, seconded

by Carpenter to approve Board of

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Keith Vertrees Willson, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036599 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Keith Vertrees Willson, Deceased, who died on or about August 8, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 21st day of November, 2014, the last will and testament of Keith Vertrees Willson, deceased, bearing date of the 19th day of December, 1983, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Barbara Kaldenberg 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 identities are reasonably 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 this 2nd day of December, 2014.

Barbara Kaldenberg, Executor of estate 602 E. 16th St. N. Newton, IA 50208 Randal B. Caldwell, ICIS PIN No: AT0001375 Attorney for executor Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC 211 1st Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication 11th day of December, 2014 (Date to be inserted by publisher) Probate Code Section 304 December 4 & 11

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WANT TO buy area rug at least 8x10. 515-720-5550.

WANTED OLD stereo components, speaker, etc., guitar or amp, Sony walkman, military radio, any condition is ok. Please know model number for parts or repairs. 515-2383343.

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1604 N 2nd Ave W. Call 641-831-9336.

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641-275-0096

PETS

FREE KITTEN, male gray Tabby, trained. Call after 3pm. 792-3622.

ONE MALE & one female Yorkies puppies Free to a good home. If interested contact: (michellerobin1001@outlook.com) for more information.

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792-0910

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641-792-4000.

3 BEDROOM Townhome For Rent $710.00 per month 843 S. 17th Ave W. Newton 515-291-1162

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16” PORCELAIN Doll “Christinia” on stand $10., assorted music boxes $3. each, 3 Maytag trucks1917 model “T”, 1948 Ford semi, 1966 Dodge service van $40. each or 3 @ $100., red ruby cruet $5., red ruby bell $10., 1996 Coca Cola pitcher, 4 cups, 3 plates & 4 glasses $15., collector plates in box with certificate, 1986 “ Moses & Ten Commandments”, 1988 “Lord's My Shepherd” $10. each. 792-8017.

1950'S ROTARY phone, black and still has original phone number on it $20.

Cocktail hard cover book, 1001 recipes $20. Approx.

21 square feet of Mohawk laminate flooring, still in the box. Also some matting for underneath the flooring, would be great for small room. $100. 641-792-4664.

2 SINGLE beds, with frames, one with case headboard. $40 & $50.

787-0208.

20 PCS. Iron Stone dishes: 5 each plates, cereal bowls, saucers, salad plates, Blue Bonnet pattern $20., kids TV games: Square Pants Bob, high School Musical Designer World, Dream Life $3. each or 4 @ $10. Farm scene mugs, new in box by Hadley, barns & tractors $4. each or 4 @ 10., 42 child's plastic hangers $3., vintage oak fern stand, 36” x 12”, square top $65. 7928017.

24” LIGHTED Noel topiary $5. 641-792-5017.

8 PC. Pot & pan set $25., Nu-Wave cooker $125., both in box, as seen on TV. 521-7341.

9” RYOBI band saw, new condition, works well. $95.

792-2166.

AIR RIFLE, m-5, Navy Auto, electric. $60., $150. new. 641-521-8450.

BRAND NEW cat toy, kitty pirate ship. $20.00. 7870208

BRAND NEW Drip coffee maker. $15. 787-0208.

BRAND NEW, set of 4 Marlboro coffee cups $25.

787-0208.

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LARGE ASSORTMENT of Christmas items in storage box- 2 red bows, 3 strings of garland, 3 sets beads, red star, Dora ornaments $10.,1977 Looney Tunes ornament in box, 4 @ $10., Shirley Temple pitcher $15., 6' Monroe table $20., 25 pieces costume jewelry $15., quart bag Barbie clothes & accessories $10., 2000 Longaberger “Darning” basket & liner $15. 641-275-7600.

LONG BOARD “ATOM” $40., $100. new. 641-5218450.

MEN'S SMALL insulated coverall, $10., 22” Amana microwave with turntable, like new $25. 641-7914626.

MTO SNOW blower, 3 HP, 2 cycle, 21” wide, restored & serviced $75. 641-7923097.

MUSCLE AND Fitness Magazines, in top shape, from 2012 & 2013. $3 a piece or $30 for all. 7870208.

NEW LEATHER Brahma Boots, rugged, size 10 ½. $60. 787-0208.

NEWTON HEALTH CARE CENTER Is looking for caring, energetic, and compassionate individuals to become a member of our team.

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Please apply in person or online.

Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E, Newton, Iowa 50208 Imgcares.com E.O.E.

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Route 737

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Bookstore Assistant (Full-time, 12-months)

Grinnell College is currently seeking an energetic, motivated, well-organized and creative individual to be part of our bookstore operation.

Responsibilities: The Bookstore Assistant takes care of the daily operations at the Grinnell College Bookstore, on campus. This includes customer service, inventory management and the training and supervision of the student staff.

Qualifications: Three years of experience demonstrating reliability and pleasant interactions with the public in a professional work environment. Must have excellent organizational, communication, customer service and computer skills. A college degree and experience in training and supervising staff is preferred. Must be able to lift, work on your feet and thrive in a fast paced environment. Must be able to work up to seven weekends a year for scheduled events.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs. grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide email addresses for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Additional information can be found at the college’s web site www.grinnell.edu.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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

NODIC FLEX Iso lift, like new, $100. 792-4132.

OAK TABLE & chairs. Call in evening. 792-8877.

OLD KITCHEN klatter magazines, 1967, in Newton area. 515-720-5550.

PRICED TO sale. Coffee table, folding iron leaf RM. Dividers, 5' tall, wall plaques, pictures, drapes, sheers, $1. and $2. table of nice items. 641-275-5571.

QUEEN 5 pc. Blue with green,many throw rugs, 2 desk, décor pillows, real & artificial plants, plant stands, vases, Holmes floor heater. All in good condition. 641-275-5571.

RHEEM 75,000 BTU 80% L.P. Furnace $225. GE 100 AMP box with 17 breakers $140. 641-4179815.

ROCKING CHAIR, square wood table, microwave, jewelry, books, lamps, freezer-chest, patio round table, fish tank, table saw, refrigerator, electric chair lift (stairway), dressers, oak round kitchen table & chairs. Call evening. 7922834.

ROUND, WOOD dining room table, top shape. $75.00. 787-0208.

RUST COLORED 7' sofa, Lazy Boy, very good condition. 8X10 floral area rug.

792-2166.

AUTOMOTIVE

SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332 STORAGE SHEDS: 2- 10' x 10' $250. each or OBO. 1- 8' x 8' $200. or OBO. 641-521-3593.

SUPERTORO BLOWER / VAC , electric, works good. $ 50. 787-0208 WALTHER BB Pistol, COZ style,works well, comes with box of COZ Cartridges $65. 641-2750290.

WII GAMES and extra controls. 641-521-7341.

REAL ESTATE

2000 Toyota Echo, blue, auto....daughter driven.

70,000 miles total on replaced engine, water pump, radiator, A/C, compressor.

Mechanically sound, body has some dents with very little rust.

New tires last year. Great dependable and economical transportation. Call or text 641-751-7050. First $3,000 2000 DODGE Ram 1500 4x4, 177,000 miles, asking $990. 641-521-2632.

REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361

BLACK 1982 Ford F150 Pickup, 67,000 miles on the motor, newer transmission, newer paint job, looks and runs great. Standard cab with a full size bed. If you are looking for a great old truck, this is it; first $2,000 will drive it home.

Phone 641-792-3612.

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

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

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

Check the Lost and Found in the Classified Pages!

Run your own lost and found classified ad for $25 per month which will run in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online (with or without a picture).

CNA

WE are looking for a CNA to complete the great team we already have.

New Wage Scale.

Apply in person or call Deidra or Amber at Nelson Manor 1500 1st Ave E. - Newton, Iowa - 792-1443 Nelson Manor has an opening for an RN or LPN part-time evening shift.

We offer: Competitive wages • Reasonable work load • Friendly work environment

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Apply in person at 1500 1st Ave E. or send resume to Deidra or Amber at: nelsonmanordon@outlook.com

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014

Positions Available Van Maanen Electric, Inc., one of Iowa’s fastest growing electrical contractors, is looking to expand its workforce in Central Iowa. Positions available include licensed journeymen electricians, electrician apprentices, low voltage apprentices, low voltage specialist, project coordinators, project managers, as well as an electrical estimator. Van Maanen Electric is looking for self-motivated individuals who are able to work well under pressure, pass a drug screen, physical and a background check. For more information on the positions available please contact Dillon Wright, Human Resource Manager, at 641-791-9473, or email him at dwright@vanmaanenelectric.com.

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As Mars leaves the goaland status-oriented realm of Capricorn for the neighboring realm of Aquarius, the warrior planet is like a corporate manager who suddenly decides to burn his suit to don tie-dyed hippie apparel. Mars in Aquarius asks: What if you didn’t worry about the outcome and instead focused solely on how you spend your time?

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 4). You steal hearts this year, so don’t be surprised when people want to romance you and make your way easier. What they don’t know is that you like to do it yourself. The skills you gain in January lead to future paychecks. Family success is your success in February. May and July bring wishes come true.

Scorpio and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 28, 1, 25 and 11.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). People want to be recognized and appreciated within their social groups.

Currently, you’re finding out that the less this matters

to you the more attention they tend to give you.

way to follow both suggestions at once.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). As social animals, needing to belong to a group is coded in our DNA. Your current question is: Which group? Careful — the answer will determine how you spend the months to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re attractive whether or not you want to be. Sometimes love overwhelms you or makes you long for more freedom. But the more independence you exert the more they chase.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It may be difficult to find your motivation in the morning. The trick is in a visual. Look for images that help you to see what life will be like once you do what you set out to do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s not true that expressing your anger always makes it go away. In fact, too often, expressing anger becomes a pattern of behavior that’s neither cathartic nor useful. Focusing differently is the answer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The self-help gurus suggest ways to improve yourself, while the spiritual gurus suggest that you stop judging yourself altogether.

Miraculously, you’ll find a

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The people you love have a way of changing the way you live. You can’t accommodate them and also do the same things you used to do in the way you used to do them. Anyway, you’re excited to try a new approach.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You realize you must stay positive, because it’s on you to keep the team going. Sometimes being positive means identifying potential trouble sources so you can steer clear. If you see a possible problem looming, speak up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

When you are with people who are nothing like you, you sometimes feel that your interests aren’t

important. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Talk and connect with like minds to remind you of this.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). Knowing what’s good for you doesn’t make it any easier to do what’s good for you. Luckily, the afternoon brings a boost to your willpower in the form of reduced temptation and a tranquil environment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

As others debate narcissism, you wonder whether it really matters whether that selfie-snapping conversation hog is really a narcissist or just self-centered.

Either way, you’ll have to figure out how to deal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your confidence may take a dip, but you really don’t have to believe in yourself to succeed. For every successful person who says “I knew I could,” there is another successful person who said “I had no idea I could.”

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