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Public DNR Dakota Access permit meeting brings vocal detractors

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Wednesday night public comments session at the Wallace Building near the State Capitol in Des Moines was — at the very least — lively.

The agency will use meeting testimony to determine if Dakota Access, LLC should be allowed to bore under three Iowa rivers and trench 3.52 acres of a public wildlife area to complete a proposed crude oil pipeline slated to cross 18 Iowa counties.

Unlike the Iowa Utilities Board public comments session Nov. 12 at the Boone County Fairgrounds, chanting and heckling from detractors was a presence Wednesday.

The IDNR meeting saw a group of pipeline opponents who were defiant of meeting rules.

This appeared to be due to the format. Two tables were set up on either side of the room where people were asked to give their statement to two IDNR representatives with a hand-held voice recorder. This differed from the IUB meeting where each commenter addressed the panel through a microphone, one at a time. Many detractors ignored the format, stood and yelled their statements to address the auditorium.

Jonas Magram of Fairfield was one of the first to comment on behalf of the No Bakken Resistance Coalition — a conglomerate of 27 environmental and community activist organizations. He criticized the IDNR for the hearing format and urged the agency to deny Dakota access permit.

“The DNR cannot even prevent their roof from leaking over here,” Magram said following a chant of ‘let him speak’ from protesters.

“This pipeline represents an unacceptable threat to Iowa’s natural resources, and the DNR must — in exercising its sacred duty to the people and resources of Iowa — reject this permit clearly and unequivocally.”

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Newton Wellness Coalition kickoff event set for Jan. 19 Submitted Image by Big Creek Design Group The new club house being proposed for Westwood Golf Course would include a pro shop, golfer’s lounge, locker rooms, underground cart storage and a large banquet room and is hoped to attract new business in the form of business outings, wedding receptions, graduation, birthday and anniversary parties and additional golfing opportunities.

sign firm and ask for more options, but with one of the initial objectives of the clubhouse being to have the ability to hold larger events, scaling back may reduce potential revenue options and not bring the benefits of the larger investment.

“This is a start, we have something that is going to meet the capacity of what we think is a need in the community,” Laube said.

The board agreed it would be a large investment in terms of a dollar amount, but also discussed the many benefits it could bring to the community. Along with any events that could take place at the clubhouse including

The Newton Wellness Coalition’s annual kickoff event is set for Jan. 19 at the Ne w t o n H i g h School.

T h e e v e n t will take p l a c e during Friedman the junior varsity and varsity boys basketball games and will feature volunteers on treadmills and ellipticals to help raise awareness for wellness activities.

In their third year, the event has had different themes with last year dedicated to the 80s with big hair, headbands, short shorts and tank tops. The first year of the event, 30 “local celebrities” participated including Superintendent Bob Callaghan among other well known locals, who burned more than 10,000 calories by the end of the games. Plans are still being finalized for this year’s event by the group.

“It’s always nice to get people asking what’s going on,” NWC member Robyn Friedman said at last year’s event. “It’s an avenue to talk about wellness in a different way and let people know about the different wellness activities. We were also handing out activity guides as people were walking in, so we’re not so much starting new activities as much as we are providing education of what’s already out there.”

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Westwood Golf Course clubhouse could have $3.4M price tag Proposal still in early planning phase

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A $3.4 million price tag is proposed for a new clubhouse at Westwood Golf Course the Newton Park Board learned at its Wednesday meeting.

Newton Parks Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth said the proposal presented by Big Creek Design Group of Polk City was estimated high and includes all furnishings for the building.

The $3.4 million price includes work on a the parking lot and new mechanic, storage and equipment buildings on the property along with the clubhouse. The clubhouse, including a pro shop, golfer’s lounge, locker rooms, cart storage in the basement and large banquet room, all fully furnished with a capacity of 225 or more came in at $2.8 million. The funds for the project would potentially come from a future municipal bond referendum, fundraising and donations.

“It provides space to host large events that we can’t now.

It creates a more welcoming environment for guests, cart storage would be in the basement, which would eliminate one of the storage sheds potentially and free up space to make the space look better,” Unsworth said. “We would

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Newton Parks Administrative Superintendent Nathan Unsworth presents a new clubhouse for Westwood Golf Course, including a starting price of $2.8 million, to the Newton Park Board on Wednesday.

create new revenue sources for the course by having the large events, and we can expand park and community program opportunities with a large indoor space that we could utilize in creative ways.”

The initial presentation led to a lengthy discussion on how to move forward following the completion of the design. Council Member Evelyn George asked about other options for the clubhouse, including a scaled down version with a potentially less expensive price that could also be presented to the council and community.

Unsworth along with Newton Public Works Director Keith Laube said they could go back to the de-

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

Capitol Issues

Allen: Getting things done more important than getting name recognized

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a multi-part series of discussions about topics affecting Jasper County and Iowa citizens ahead of the 2016 Iowa Legislative Session. Today’s edition features excerpts from an interview between the NDN and Iowa State District 15 Sen. Chaz Allen. This series will also include interviews with District 28 Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) and District 14 Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) and House District 29

Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton).

NDN: Let’s begin with legislation you plan to introduce.

Allen: Putting my name Allen on specific bills is not as important as simply getting things done.

NDN: What are some bills you will strongly support?

Allen: There is a veterans court in the Sioux City area

that we’d like to see modeled and go across the state of Iowa. It has a separate path for mental health cases. It’s not my idea, but it’s something that I treasure, because it has affected my family.

Funding is the real issue. We have to stop using jails as mental health institutes.

Medicaid managed care oversight is another big area of concern. Right now, we (legislators) have no oversight over private providers’ issues. We get the complaints, but there’s nothing we can do about it. We passed it last year in the

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Allen: Yes. Our goal is to get both the Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 budgets done, with a goal of having it on the governor’s desk by Feb. 15. Regardless of a number, we need a number. Leaders need to know. Right now, the fence posts are 2 percent (increase in allowable growth) for Republicans and 4 percent for Democrats, so it will end up somewhere in that range.

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Senate, and the House never took it up.

Third, something we learned about recently in a meeting is drug-endangered children. I’ll help with legislation that will help get children out of living situations that involve drugs. There are family assessments that don’t include law enforcement, as opposed to child abuse of assessment, and we need to get kids out if there are drugs in a house.

NDN: Regarding K-12 education funding, do you feel getting leaders an appropriation amount quickly

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Salmon cakes are a healthy food option to offer to guests this holiday.

Welcome all guests to the dinner table

By Emily Ring, RD, LD Newton Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian December may be one of the busiest months of the year, filled with many parties and dinners with friends and family. If you have the role of planning and preparing one of these meals it can make this busy season even busier. To top it off, some of your guests mentioned they have food allergies. Don’t panic. We have some helpful tips for welcoming all guests to the dinner table regardless of food allergies they may have.

1. First, focus on foods that are naturally free of allergens and plan your menu around those items. This saves you from having to buy alternatives like gluten-free bread or dairy-free cheese that may alter the taste of your traditional recipes.

2. Ask your guests for suggestions.

Those living with food allergies know their diets best. They can offer good suggestions and may be willing to bring their own alternatives for some of the dishes.

3. If it is a potluck get-together, request that all your guests bring printouts of the recipes. That way everyone knows what ingredients are in the dishes, and if they love it they have the recipe to make it themselves. It’s a win-win.

4. Ask your local dietitian for suggestions. We would be happy to help you find allergy-friendly foods and suggest allergen-free recipes to make your dinner party a success.

Food allergies can be tricky if you are not used to preparing meals without dairy, gluten or eggs. Remember to check with your guests on the severity of their food allergies. Some individuals cannot even have it in the house, while others are fine picking and choosing from dishes that are allergen-free.

Keep these tips in mind when planning your dinner, then sit back and enjoy the company of friends and family.

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Salmon Cakes

with olives, lemon and dill Serves 8 (1 salmon cake each) 4 scallions, quartered 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill or thyme Zest of 2 lemons 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 1/2 pounds wild salmon, skinned and cut into 2-inch chunks 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Directions 1. Place scallions, olives and dill (or thyme) in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Stir in lemon zest, salt and pepper.

2. Working in 3 or 4 batches, pulse salmon just 2 or 3 times to finely chop, but not puree. Add the chopped salmon to the bowl; gently mix until combined. (Alternatively, finely chop salmon, scallions, olives and herbs by hand before combining with lemon zest, salt and pepper.) Divide the mixture into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before cooking.

3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 salmon cakes and cook until browned on both

sides and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining oil and salmon cakes.

Tips and Notes Make Ahead Tip — Prepare through Step 3, cool completely, then wrap airtight and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 450°F for 20 minutes or wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

Keep it warm — If you need to cook in batches, keep your first batch warm by tenting it loosely with foil. Tenting lets steam escape, preventing sogginess while keeping food warm.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 214 calories, 10 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 66 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrates, 0 g added sugars, 1 g fiber, 29 g protein.

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Pipeline: Agency to decide if pipeline should bore under Iowa waterways Continued from Page 1A At one point, a pipeline opponent with 1,000 Friends of Iowa yelled in the hall that she wasn’t being allowed to speak as she grabbed the recorder from an IDNR representatives hands. The rep was visibly shaken, got up and left the room.

Energy Transfer Partners — the parent company of Dakota Access — has been pushing the development of the Bakken oil pipeline — stretching from North Dakota to a hub Patoka, Ill. and gulf coast refineries — for the last year. The pipeline would carry 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day through the state. ETP is hoping to lay 343.43 miles of underground pipe in Iowa, with 33.73 miles in rural areas of Jasper County from Mingo through rural Reasnor.

But supporters of the pipeline, including labor union members and project contractors, defended the proceedings.

Ryan Hollinrake of Ellston, training engineer for Operating Engineers Local 234, defended Dakota Access’ environmental standards and addressed detractors behavior at Wednesday’s meeting.

“I’m also appalled by some of the antics and disrespect that is being showed to the Department of Natural Resources this evening,” he said. “You need to respect their agenda, the way they’re doing things and structuring this comment session. I have the utmost respect for the DNR. I’m not going to pander to a small group of constituents in the audience with applause catchy chants, hoopla and hooey or antics that can resemble a high school pep rally.”

But not all pipeline opponents used distracting methods to get their point across. Bonnie Pitts is co-president of the

Clubhouse Continued from Page 1A weddings, receptions, birthday, graduation and anniversary parties, retirement parties, business gatherings and all golfing opportunities, the community could also benefit. Those using the clubhouse venue could also be staying at local hotels, dining in town, shopping both downtown and at grocery stores and frequent-

Wellness Continued from Page 1A Also discussed was the continuing effort to provide snacks to the local schools. The group has decided to focus on having a snack available for every kindergarten student, every day throughout the entire school year.

To accomplish this goal, the group is mov-

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Carolyn Raffensperger, member of Ames Science and Environmental Health Network for Future Generations and pipeline opponent, speaks at Wednesday night’s IDNR public comments meeting in Des Moines. The state agency will release a decision next year on Dakota Access, LLC’s permit to construct a crude oil pipeline underneath three Iowa rivers and through a public wildlife area.

Iowa League of Women Voters and a Jasper County resident.

She sat at the table to record her statement on behalf of the League — which also opposed development of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

“An oil spill at the crossing north of Boone, proposed

by Dakota Access, could have dire consequences for the water supply for Boone and Des Moines,” she said. “It also would impact small towns and rural users — all or portions of 11 counties and 14 communities.”

Many agricultural landowners have come out against the pipeline since it was initially proposed in early 2014, but Kellogg resident and Iowa State Grange President Dwight Baldwin told the Newton Daily News after his testimony Wednesday he feels Dakota Access is sincere about environmental protection.

“If eminent domain comes in to play, it needs to be done in ing gas stations, all bringing new revenue.

The current clubhouse does not afford the same opportunities and to help build a case for new facility, the board discussed issues the aging building is facing.

“The current clubhouse distracts from the beauty of our golf course, lacks a welcoming environment inside the clubhouse, we cannot host large tournaments or other large events. We have a limited amount of revenue

ing forward with an application for a United Way grant in the amount of $9,000. Data from the school found that it would cost about 50 cents per child per day for a snack using vendors provided by the school.

In the district, there are approximately 200 to 240 children in kindergarten.

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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Iowa League of Women Voters Co-President Bonnie Pitts gives a statement Wednesday against the proposed Dakota Access crude oil pipeline during an IDNR public meeting in Des Moines.

a fair way,” he said. “One thing about this project — it isn’t taking the land from the producer.

It’s going to be a disruption for maybe the first or second year, but there’s thousands of miles of pipeline that run underground in the state right now.

There’s been very few leaks to my knowledge.”

Iowa Code gives the IDNR authority regulate and secure permits to construct private we can gain from the current clubhouse, and there is limited accessibility with split level floors and stairs to the basement,” Unsworth said.

Laube also said current maintenance sheds are rough, outdated and deteriorating and will need to be replaced, potentially in the next five to 10 years. The cart barn, which has also seen better days, would be updated, providing cleaner, more secure storage under

is due at the beginning of December with the final decision not coming until the end of March.

If approved, the coalition would work to provide the snacks for the 20162017 school year.

The group also dis-

projects on public land. The agency has to asses the pipeline’s impact on animal and plant life, habitat and threatened or endangered spices.

In a presentation prior to public comments, IDNR Sovereign Lands Coordinator Seth Moore gave an overview of how the three pipeline river crossings would be constructed. If the permit is granted, Dakota Access contractors plan to use

the clubhouse.

The board plans to gather more concrete numbers on competing venues, what events Westwood has had to decline due to size constraints and the community’s response to the project.

Laube said it would be several months before it would be considered for a city council presentation.

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

cussed applying for a Jasper County Foundation grant should the United Way grant not cover the entire project.

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

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horizontal directional drilling to bore beneath the rivers — 59 feet below the Big Sioux River, 58 feet below the Des Moines River in Boone County and 72 feet below the Mississippi.

Moore said entry and exit points for the boring will be located on private lands and all entry points will start from 750 to 800 feet from the river banks.

Construction would also affect 3.52 acres of the Big Sioux River Wildlife Management Area Nelson Track in Lyon County, proposing a 1,500 open-cut trench. The wildlife area is a total of 1,113 acres of timber and upland separated into four sections. Moore said the trench would be eight feet deep with at least three feet of fill over the pipe. IDNR documents state the trench would be 12 inches wider than the pipe’s width.

Additional comments can still be made in the permit process until 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2016 by email at SLER@dnr.iowa.gov; or by sending written comments to: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Sovereign Lands Construction Permit Program, 502 E. Ninth St. Des Moines, IA 50319. A date has not been announced for the IDNR’s decision and the IUB is could release its decision on granting Dakota Access eminent domain privileges and the right to construct in Iowa by February.

Wednesday’s hearing comes on the heals of a decision by the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve Dakota Access construction permits in that state. Illinois becomes the second state behind South Dakota — which was approved by the public utilities commission in November — to give the go ahead for the project.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Clarification A paragraph from Wednesday’s Page 1A story about the public forum at Monday’s Newton Community School District board meeting wasn’t clear.

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‘Off to see the Wizard’

By Pam Rodgers Associate Editor

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I could barely contain my excitement as the day approached when I would get to see “The Wizard of Oz” live on stage at the Des Moines Civic Center Tuesday. I have loved the story and the music since I first heard it when I was a little girl.

My attachment goes beyond the 1939 Victor Fleming classic film. I remember my third grade teacher, Mrs. McLean, reading us the original story by L. Frank Baum. I can still hear her voices for the different characters. It was amazing for any 8- or 9-year-old to behold.

I have seen other adaptations of the story, on stage, in film and on television. My favorite is definitely “Wicked,” which I have seen twice at the Civic Center. A close second is “The Wiz.” I loved the Diana Ross movie, and it didn’t hurt that Michael Jackson played the Scarecrow. So therein lies the basis for the excitement to see the beloved story live on stage for the first time.

I was lucky enough to be im-

mersed within the crowded opening night buzz. There was a slight delay before the show opened, about 15 minutes, but once the curtain rose it was a delight. The show was packed full of singing and dancing, the entire cast was brilliant.

The stage version follows the same storyline as the film led by Judy Garland. She is a tough act to live up to, but Sarah Lasko was up to the task. She truly became the girl from Kansas on the stage.

I always get chills when I hear “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and Lasko did not disappoint.

She also worked very well with her canine co-star Toto. Nigel, the canine who plays the famous Cairn Terrier, was well trained and always on cue.

The stage version added a few new songs that weren’t in the film, including one to begin the show as Uncle Henry and Aunt Em try to keep working on the farm while trying to wrangle their free-spirited niece. There were also new tunes for both witches in

Oz, and for the Wizard himself.

The trio of Scarecrow/Hunk (Morgan Reynolds), Tin Man/ Hickory ( Jay McGill) and Lion/ Zeke (Aaron Fried) had an excellent chemistry together as they worked on the farm in the beginning and joined Dorothy on her adventure to the Emerald City to speak to the Wizard of Oz. While all three did a great job capturing the original essence of the characters, each brought their own flavor that was fresh and wonderful to see. Reynolds, as the Scarecrow, brought a lot of unexpected humor to the performance.

The story would be nothing without the witches, both good and wicked. Shani Hajian as the Wicked Witch and Rachel Womble as Glinda were excellent. The costuming for both really brought the act together. It was endless sparkles for Glinda and the famous green skin for the Wicked Witch.

The stage show made excellent use of visual effects in its staging.

Where you would have had to use

your imagination before, the visual elements added to the show.

The twister scene in particular benefited from effects. Instead of a dark stage with lights flashing and the orchestra playing, we got to see the house take flight before landing in Oz. My only real complaint was the water scene with the Wicked Witch. All of the setup was there for Dorothy’s big moment, but it was glaringly apparent that the bucket was empty. Now, I didn’t expect her to douse her with a real bucket of water but some blue glitter would have helped along the way especially since Glinda used glitter when she made it snow earlier in the production.

A trip to Oz is always a joy for me to experience. To get to see a live national tour bring it to life in my home state is an unforgettable experience. There really is “no place like home.”

Contact Pam Rodgers at 641-792-3121 ext. 6531 or prodgers@newtondailynews.com

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Letters to the Editor

Break the political grip; vote Breckenridge Angie Smith Kellogg Rep. Dan Kelley had some high-powered Des Moines politicians door knocking for him in Newton recently. That tells me two things: Dan Kelley is worried about losing his only job and the powerful political brokers are worried about losing “their boy” who is entrenched in their system. Why else would such powerful political players spend time here?

The voters of HD29 have a choice in the upcoming primary. Do we want a representative whose only compensation comes from the politicians at the capitol or do we want a representative that actually works a real fulltime job, in our district, like the

More guns ensures fear Sam Osborne West Branch Regardless of how Gov. Branstad wishes to frame it, he has taken the right stance on keeping guns out of Iowa schools.

Such arming in the presence of little ones teaches them that we adults have given up on the civilization that nihilistic terrorists are attempting to frighten us into destroying by rending asunder the societal fabric that differs

rest of us? Ask yourself, do we want a representative, like Kelley, who has never owned property in Jasper County and has never paid one dollar of property taxes to help support local fire and police departments and school districts like most residents help pay for?

Rep. Kelley’s own financial report last July showed he was more than $2,000 in the hole.

Out of 150 legislators, he was one of two that reported a negative balance. Personally, I find that embarrassing. I would imagine that the next report you see will show the powerful PACs and lobbyists have refilled his political bank with donations. None of us have that luxury, only career politicians do. After he receives the lobbyist money, Kelley will once again owe even more favors to those who are paying his bills.

The last time I wrote a letter to the editor, Dan Kelley went to members of my organization and stated, “how dare she do that, tell her to stop!” He needs to understand I will not be bullied into silence. He thinks that by going above me that he can quiet my voice. I want him to know I will continue to speak my mind.

I will continue to investigate and study his votes and actions.

I have a right and an obligation to do so. We have an opportunity to change who will hold the seat that belongs to the citizens of HD29.

We have an opportunity to break the grip that the powerful political powers have on his seat.

I plan to use my vote to do just that. Please consider joining me and vote for Wes Breckenridge in the upcoming Democratic primary.

man kind from the beasts of prey that lurked the primeval jungle willingly killing its own kind.

More guns and guns everywhere ensures that fear is but a trigger finger away and the promotion of such is what terrorism is all about.

In place of spreading instruments of violence, our nation needs to institute gun control that is as effective as in lands that in an entire year do not suffer the ghastly number of gun tragedies that we in Iowa alone suffer in a matter of minute that daily gets

reported on the nightly news — enough of this insanity is enough.

Best have faith in law and order in place of being so into the grip of fear that everyone must go armed as a law unto one’s self.

Faith in law and order finds root in nothing more than common valor in place of cowering fear of what might lurk under one’s own bed and that which surely sits on every bench in the public park.

As Shakespeare noted long ago: “Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.”

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“Mt. Pleasant’s Emily Dickinson” might work just as well as a title for Mary Zachmeyer, although s h e would never lay claim to such a moni c k e r.

She may be one of Mt. P l e a s - By Curt Swarm a n t ’ s Guest Columnist b e s t kept secrets. Somewhat a recluse, Zachmeyer writes, fusses with her dog, Marlis, writes, plays with her grandchildren, and writes some more.

“I lay here listening to buzzing locusts, trees clapping in the wind, even the splash of the river rushes up the hill and seems to touch my resting place.”

This is the opening stanza of a Zachmeyer poem that won grand prize in the Master’s Poetry Competition in Lewistown, Illinois, for 2015, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Fulton County Arts Council. Zachmeyer has entered this contest several years in a row, but never won until now.

Compare to, “I Heard a fly buzz - when I died The Stillness in the Room Was like the Stillness in the Air - Between the Heaves of Storm -” by Emily Dickinson.

In her seventies, Zachmeyer has had a well-traveled, sometimes difficult, sometimes euphoric life.

She has known happiness, she has known pain and loneliness. Of all this she writes — poetry, short stories, childrens’ stories.

With her husband and five children, she has lived in Germany, Mexico, and all over the United States.

Born in Burlington, and raised by her grandmother, she has seen the untimely death of her husband and one son.

Zachmeyer writes, “Her body lies like a shell on a barren beach, bones under balloon-thin flesh.

Her eyes never blink, stare at me as though I’ve chanted a diatribe of four-letter words. Once they were

crystalline as a lake. I stepped within those eyes, saw the world, believed in their blueness. Now they fall into flesh beyond sleep or peace.”

Zachmeyer has been a columnist in Norfolk, Nebraska and for the Mt. Pleasant News. She has self-published quite a number of books, ranging from poetry, to short stories, to childrens’ stories.

Currently, Quixote Press, in Wever, Iowa is publishing two of her books (at their expense), one of poetry, the other a childrens’ story. If we’re lucky, she may do a reading and book signing.

From one of Zachmeyer’s short stories, “Writing Saved My Life”: “With hands gnarled in arthritis, she held her fountain pen as if she were holding an injured bird.” “Writing in those scrubby little pages gave me a friend who listened, often gave answers, and accepted me unconditionally.”

Zachmeyer has been published in “Spindrift Echoes,” “Midwest Poetry Review,” “Northeast Nebraska Writers Anniversary” booklet, “Stand Forth,” “St. Anthony Messenger,” “Poetry Press,” “Writers on the Avenue Anthology,” and many, many more.

I’m not sure — I’m certainly no poetry expert, although I do have a degree in English, so have read my share — but Zachmeyer may have developed a new style of poetry. The new form is scattered hither and yon throughout her work, like a fresh scent on a morning breeze.

Dickinson died pretty much undiscovered and unrecognized, which may have been her preference.

Zachmeyer would probably agree with Dickinson that “Fame is a fickle food, Upon a shifting plate, Whose table once a Guest but not, The second time is set.”

Zachmeyer scoffs at the idea of being called Mt. Pleasant’s poet laureate. But there’s a twinkle in her eye.

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Obituaries Norma Modlin Dec. 15, 2015 Norma Modlin, 76, of Newton, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 at the Wallace Family Funeral

Clifford Ray Schwarz Dec. 7, 2015 Clifford Ray Schwarz, 79, of Baxter, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, in M e s a , Ariz., following a brief illness. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at Bethany United Church of Christ in Baxter with Reverend Teressa Clark officiating. A visitation will follow the memorial service from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in

Home and Crematory.

Memorials in Norma’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Norma, the daughter of George A. and Doris Mae (Lee) Clark, was born April 8, 1939, in Hamilton. She graduated from Bussey High School in 1957. Following graduation, Norma moved to Newton. She worked as a prep cook at the Terrace Lodge until its closing and then became a dietary aide

at Nelson Manor. For many years after that she worked as a prep cook at Midtown Café. Norma enjoyed crocheting, playing UNO and Phase 10, playing croquet, doing word search puzzles, fishing and going to garage sales with her granddaughter. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Those left to celebrate Norma’s life are her children, Jeanne (Steve) Cron of New-

ton, and H. Bradley (Cheryl) Modlin of Johnston; four grandchildren, Heather (Andrew), Alex, Jacob and Chase; two great-grandchildren, Jude and Sicily; her brother, LeRoy Clark of Bussey; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Richard, Eugene, Robert, George and Larry; and five sisters, Shirley, Beulah, Irma, Edith and Leona.

Bethany Church fellowship hall. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Clifford was born Aug. 7, 1936, in Newton, to John and Mabel (Hammer) Schwarz. He attended and graduated from Newton High School in 1954. Following school Clifford went to work for Maytag and joined the Iowa Air Guard. He married Darlene Krampe on June 30, 1957, and the couple relocated to Baxter, where they raised their family.

He retired from the Air Guard with 21 years of service and Maytag after 30 years of service. In later years Clifford and Darlene began farm-

ing their family farms.

Clifford was very active and was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ where he was president of the church board, a car club, Baxter City Council, Baxter Economic Development and Jasper County Economic Development board member. His hobbies included spending time with his family, traveling including visiting all 50 states, Australia and more than 20 countries in Europe, camping, planning bus trips, playing cards, farming, woodworking, cooking and helping others by paying it forward.

Those left to cherish his memories are his lov-

ing wife of 58 years Darlene; daughters Brenda Schwarz and Carla ( Jim) Brewer; grandsons Alex Brewer and Blake Brewer; sister Shirley Heck; brother Frank Schwarz; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany United Church of Christ or the Clifford Schwarz Memorial Fund for the family to make various donations with at a later date.

Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter has been entrusted with the care of Clifford and his family.

Clifford A. Foreman Dec. 10, 2015 A funeral service for Clifford A. Foreman, 85, of Newton, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

December Student Rotarians

• Wine Down Thursday will begin at 5 p.m.

Thursday at Van Wijk Winery, 802 Fourth St. in Sully.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Senior Coffee Hour with a Bernie Sanders staffer will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse and Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton, to discuss Sanders’ policies regarding social security, Medicare and other issues related to aging.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Sensory Friendly Movie “Road Chip” starring Alvin and the Chipmunks will begin at 10:15 a.m.

Saturday at Capitol II Theatre 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.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Newton Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Newton Village for social time,

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Friday Broccoli cheese soup, lettuce salad, pineapple, apricots and skim milk Monday Smothered pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, pineapple, plums and skim milk Submitted Photo The Newton Rotary Club honored its December students at a recent meeting.

The students of the month are Benton Vest, left, and Savannah Eadens pictured with club president Andrew Davis.

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Club Notes Sunbonnet Questers Sunbonnet Questers met Dec. 10 at Hunter Mansion for dinner, shopping at the Purple Gardenia where we found gifts for Christmas and some great bargains and a short business meeting. The mansion was beautifully decorated in Christmas cheer by the Purple Gardenia ladies, Susan Grigsby and Nancy Egnozzi including the din-

ing room where Christmas china graced the table. Chef Megan Pryke began our dinner with yummy hors d’oeuvres and concluded with her subtle Lemon Curd cake with red raspberry garnish.

The roll call theme was “The Color of Christmas” which was interpreted by some as their favorite Christmas decorating color and by others as what colors their Christmas such as family,

baking or music.

The collection was held for the club’s annual gift to a local nonprofit organization.

Dorothy will contact those not present to see if they wish to contribute, and we will decide on the recipient at the March meeting.

The name of a prospective member was mentioned

by Charlotte, and she was encouraged to invite her to the March meeting.

The club thanks to hostess Linda Medland who had added a wrapped gift at each place which turned out to be chocolates.

The next meeting, to be held in March, will be at the home of Jeanette Shannon.

The roll call theme will be “Memories of Your Childhood Home. We are to bring a picture if we have one.

Dues will be due at that meeting.

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Murky circumstances of crime cloud convict’s welcome home DEAR ABBY: After I became an adult and left home, my father remarried a woman with a grown son.

“Jack” has been incarcerated for the past several years. I have only vague information about what he did, but I do know it was related to drugs and gang affiliation.

His mother insists he was “framed” and refuses to talk about the charges. I haven’t been able to find any public information except that this wasn’t the first time he was arrested. My father has hinted that there is a bigger story there, but he keeps quiet out of respect for his wife’s feelings.

Jack will be released soon, and my stepmom is already planning big family events for us to welcome him home. I have a wife and kids now, and I’m not sure I want them around an ex-con. At the same time, I don’t really know what happened, and I don’t want to start a family rift. What should I do next? — WHAT’S THE SECRET? DEAR WHAT’S: Talk to your father and tell him that unless you know the whole story about what Jack did that you will not be a part of the welcome home party. As a parent, you have a right to know whether your children could be in danger if they are around him and base your decision on it. Not that Jack might ever hurt your children, but should a rival gang member come after him, they might be collateral damage, as we so often read about these days.

Better to err on the side of caution.

DEAR ABBY: I was divorced 10 years ago. My children are all over 21. I talk with them once a month, but I contact my ex-wife only when there’s an issue that relates to our kids.

My ex now has cancer. When she dies, am I expected to attend the fu-

neral? I would like to go as a show of respect to my kids. However, I don’t know how they would react because they know I have had little contact with their mother for the last decade.

The same question goes for my ex-mother-in-law, who is almost 90.

I had a good relationship with her until the divorce, at which point she would no longer talk to me. Should I be there since she is the grandmother of my children? — PLANNING AHEAD DEAR PLANNING: I think your question may be somewhat premature. Your relationship with your ex-wife and her mother may improve before anyone dies — and let’s admit it, YOU could be the one to go first.

If there is any chance that your presence at her mother’s funeral would upset your ex-wife, then I vote for skipping it and explaining the reason to your children. As to attending your ex’s funeral when (and IF) the time comes, remember that funerals are to comfort the living.

During one of your monthly conversations with your children — once your ex-wife is determined to be terminal and NOT before — ask what their wishes are and abide by them.

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1 Creston man dies in grain bin accident in southern Iowa

MURRAY — Authorities say a farm worker has died after entering a grain bin in southern Iowa. Clarke County Sheriff Bill Kerns says the worker entered the bin Wednesday morning as he and a farm owner were trying to break up a crust that had formed on soybeans inside. The farm owner checked on the man about 10 minutes later and couldn’t see him. Kerns says rescuers cut a number of holes into the structure to extract grain. They were able to retrieve the man’s body about noon.

4 Student expelled for striking wrestling coach

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CHARLES CITY — The Charles City School Board has expelled a student for striking an assistant wrestling coach in November.

Superintendent Dan Cox says the board considered the expulsion in a closed session Tuesday evening. The board voted unanimously to expel the student for the rest of the year. One board member wasn’t present. The student will also be permanently banned from extracurricular activities.

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Iowa officials investigating diesel spill that reached creek STORM LAKE — Iowa officials are investigating a diesel fuel spill in Storm Lake that has reached the Poor Farm Creek, a tributary of the Raccoon River.

Authorities said they do not know how much fuel spilled from the One Stop Shop convenience store in Storm Lake.

According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the spill was discovered Tuesday, but likely occurred Monday.

shooting by officer justified

5 Man injured after four masked

WATERLOO — The Iowa attorney general’s office says a Waterloo police officer was justified in shooting a man who was driving a vehicle toward the officer last month. Waterloo police asked the attorney general’s office to review the Nov. 2 shooting of 24-year-old Brandon Seeley. In a statement released Wednesday state public safety officials say the officer feared for his life when he fired four shots through the window of Seeley’s vehicle as it sped toward him.

men break in to home

DES MOINES — Police say a Des Moines man suffered a head injury after four masked men broke into his home. The home invasion and robbery happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday just west of Drake University.

The 20-year-old victim told police he heard his backdoor open. When he went to investigate, police say, he found four masked men.

The victim says one of the men pointed a black handgun at him.

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Iowa lowers projected savings for privatizing Medicaid The Associated Press DES MOINES — Iowa health officials on Wednesday lowered the state’s projected savings for switching its $4.2 billion Medicaid program to private care, saying its initial estimate was released a year ago.

Iowa Department of Human Services Director Chuck Palmer told lawmakers on the Fiscal Committee that the department now estimates it will save about $47 million in the first six months of 2016 with the move to privatization on Jan. 1. That’s a slight decrease from the $51 million that’s been publically used for months. It’s also what the Legislature used to approve its current state budget.

“I don’t know that we’ll go lower unless there are other adjustments as we go forward,” he said, though he added that he didn’t expect them.

Department spokeswoman Amy Lorentzen McCoy said after Palmer’s presentation that the $47 million figure is an estimate, and the department could still save as much as $51 million. She said the latest number is based on a combination of costs associated with payment rates for health care providers and department reserves.

“Keep in mind that the $51 million projection was a year ago, and a lot changes in a year,” she said, noting that the initial number was based on a range of estimates provided by an actuary firm.

Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, sits on the Fiscal Committee as well as a health oversight committee that has reviewed the privatization plans. He said the department has not provided enough information about its savings projections.

Iowa official: State Historical Museum needs costly repairs The Associated Press DES MOINES — The head of the department that oversees Iowa’s flagship history museum said Wednesday that the building is in serious need of repairs, with a leaky ceiling and a crumbling exterior, and will require financial help from the Legislature in the years ahead.

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Cownie told a group of lawmakers on the Fiscal Committee that it’s “an absolute embarrassment” that the State Historical Museum in downtown Des Moines has water leaks that require the facility’s atrium to be littered with buckets.

“I would hope that at the Capitol, if we had buckets, we would be sure to try to address the issue — given we’re a public institution just like the Capitol,” she said.

Cownie added that the building, which has housed the museum since the late 1980s, also has maintenance issues with its heating and cooling system and drainage system. She noted the building’s granite exterior is crumbling, with pieces occasionally falling as people walk by.

The department wants to renovate the building and estimates it will cost $65 million over several years. It is seeking $9 million for the project in the fiscal year that begins in 2016 and an additional $38 million in the fiscal year that begins in 2017, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency.

Cownie said the renovation ties in with the department’s vision for changing how residents and out-of-state visitors learn about Iowa history. She said the museum should be included as part of a visit to the Capitol building, located a few blocks away. She noted that there is limited space to display some of the department’s collection of Iowa artifacts, and it should be more accessible online.

Sen. Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls, said he supported initiatives that would expand access to Iowa’s history. He also recognized potential limitations in funding.

Hook named permanent Colfax-Mingo superintendent

By Alex Olp Jasper County Tribune COLFAX — The search for the Colfax-Mingo Community Schools superintendent has concluded with the board of education announcing Wednesday night the position has been given to current C-M interim superintendent Tracy Hook.

According to board secretary Deb Hodgson, Hook will receive a $130,000 salary plus benefits for the 2016-17 school year.

“I’m certainly pleased with the school and the community to have faith

in me as their new superintendent,” H o o k said. “I’ve b e e n doing the job for four Hook months, and this is a good feeling. As I reflect on it, it’s a good day.”

Hired by the board in July, Hook has been serving as the interim in replacement of former superintendent Marty Lucas.

Hook had a 33-year career in education before

retiring from an 11-year stint as high school principal in the Saydel Community School District and one year as its interim superintendent.

Since becoming the acting superintendent for C-M, he has emphasized communication and unity on the school board by utilizing a series of committees consisted of board members.

Hook also is responsible for prioritizing a district early retirement package, which will allow the school more time to find quality replacements for the exiting teachers.

The board approved the item in a split vote in Oc-

tober.

Wednesday’s meeting was the sixth closed session the board has held following a full week of interviews with the candidates Nov. 16-19.

Three other individuals were vying for the superintendent position including Centerville Schools Superintendent Anthony Ryan, joint-Pekin Community School and Tri-County Community School District Superintendent Dennis Phelps, and Iowa Department of Education Deputy Director Jeff Berger.

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Continued from Page 1A The last-minute veto created a trust aspect. The governor said he made it clear that he wouldn’t approve that ($55.7 million one-time appropriation); he absolutely did not make that clear. He said it was doable. The Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant was originally “sold” as outside annual allowable growth; now, all of the sudden, it’s a part of it.

NDN: Do you think the Bakken Pipeline approval or disapproval by the Iowa Utilities Board will produce more

eminent domain discussion or legislation?

Allen: No decision equals more discussion in the legislature about eminent domain.

NDN: What anti-bullying legislation do you see passing this year?

Allen: The Senate passed significant legislation last year; it got hung up in the House.

NDN: Do you think there will be a significant push to regulate the access to firearms for patients with a psychiatric diagnosis?

Allen: Unless you have a mental health system that works, how can you do that?

That’s part of the problem.

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Dec. 17, 2015 And the two (Clarinda and Mount Pleasant) definitely had an impact.

NDN: With the Des Moines Water Works suing three northwestern Iowa counties, what environmental issues will be addressed this year?

Allen: I’m one of (dozens of ) directors for the Des Moines Partnership. We’re working to find what solutions can be found outside of a lawsuit. There is a national precedent there. I don’t think it (getting nitrates out of the water supply) was being handled fast enough for some.

Bill Stowe is one of my favorite guys, but Des Moines Wa-

ter Works is paying its CEO half a million dollars a year to stick around; I don’t feel all of the cost should be on farmers.

It’s a statewide problem that needs a statewide solution.

NDN: You authored two bills last year specific to county treasurer procedures, and voted on a third bill (SF 415) that affects the salaries of the deputy staff of county elected officials, such as the treasurer.

The Jasper County Treasurer is on the Jasper County Economic Development Corporation board that you report to as the JEDCO director.

How are your two roles not a conflict of interest?

Allen: Not only can I re-

cuse myself of anything that would affect the treasurer, the legislature’s actions don’t directly affect JEDCO, which answers to its own board of directors, and is funded by the county board of supervisors. I took a $16,000-per-year pay cut to account for the time I’ll miss while the legislature is in session. Also, each legislator fills out paperwork at the beginning of each session to indicate their sources of income, mine being JEDCO, Jorlen Welding and Barney’s Towing.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

Gumdrop roofs and coconut snow

Photos by Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Kindergarten students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary create candy houses and other art projects Tuesday, some with the help of their parents, who were invited to help. Colter Shaw, left, and Dawn Engle work on a candy house together.

Makena Hammer and her grandfather, Justin Mathers, work on part of a candy house creation.

Makenzly Brant and her grandmother, Mianne Brant, build a candy house together.

Students also worked on other art projects besides the candy houses in Jen Norvell’s class.

Denell Holschuh and her son, Owen, work on a candy house.

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Submitted Photo Six Newton High School band students were selected to participate in the Drake Honor Band. Those selected include, from left, Alex Doepp, David Lopez-Sanders, Rhandyn Oldfield, Kate Wyre, Grant Nook and Adrienne Bergman. The Drake Honor Band provides outstanding high school musicians with the opportunity to work with the nations finest conductors in select band settings. During the two-day festival, students and directors develop their skills through rehearsals and clinics with guest conductors and members of the Drake music faculty.

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SICL basketball rolling in new conference format

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News South Iowa Cedar League basketball teams are working under a new conference format for the 2015-16 season.

With Colfax-Mingo becoming a member of the conference this season, the SICL expanded to 12 teams.

Conference members decided to go to two divisions in basketball — West and East — and to have conference cross-over play at the end of the divisional action. The top two teams in each division play each other for the overall conference championship.

“It goes right down the line with the No. 2s playing each other and so on,” Lynnville-Sully girls’ head coach Jerry Hulsing said. “I think the new format is really good with two even divisions.”

Lynnville-Sully and Colfax-Mingo are reunited in the SICL. The two schools were rivals in the former Des Moines River Valley Conference. Lynnville-Sully joined the SICL in 1997 and Colfax-Mingo moved into it this season from the Heart of Iowa Conference.

The SICL West includes Lynnville-Sully, Colfax-Min-

go, BGM, HLV, Montezuma and North Mahaska. In the SICL East are Belle Plaine, English Valleys, Iowa Valley, Keota, Sigourney and Tri-County.

Each division plays a double round-robin. The West teams play each East team once each season.

“I’ve coached for more than 30 years and have seen a lot of conference formats. This one is fine,” Colfax-Mingo boys’ head coach John Borts said. “This conference is a better fit for Colfax-Mingo athletics in general. The Heart of Iowa Conference became too big for us.”

Lynnville-Sully boys’ head coach Nick Harthoorn said there were several advantages to the new format. He pointed out in the past SICL teams played 20 conference games and only one non-conference game.

“With this new format, we have 17 conference games and four non-conference games. I see it as a positive, allowing the schools in our conference a little more flexibility in their schedules,” Harthoorn said.

“Another advantage is the cut in travel time. Being pooled together in divisions means you only have to make some of the longer trips once every other year.”

South Iowa Cedar League Basketball West Division

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Colfax-Mingo

HLV Lynnville-Sully Montezuma

North Mahaska

Moving into the SICL presents a good situation for Colfax-Mingo, according to Michelle Grant, Colfax-Mingo girls’ head coach. She said it provides the Tigerhawk girls an opportunity to be competitive with teams their size.

“Last year, when we got beat by 45 points, there was little we could do to get better.

East Division Belle Plaine English Valleys Iowa Valley Keota Sigourney Tri-County This season even a 20-point loss is better because we can narrow things down to two or three which we can go back into practice to focus on and get better,” Grant said.

“I like the format and the cross-over idea at the end of the season. I explained it to our players, and they were excited about the prospect of

not knowing who our opponent will be yet. It might give us a chance to beat a team which had beaten us earlier in the season.”

Borts said the SICL has a strong basketball tradition with quality players and coaches. He said the Tigerhawks know it will take work to be in the upper echelon of the divisions.

Teams have worked themselves through the first round of divisional play at this juncture of the season. All games played against SICL opponents are counted as conference games.

“It’s a good balance in terms of competitive level East to West. Every team will have the same number of conference games,” Hulsing said.

“It’s something different, and I think in the long run it’s going to be good for the conference.”

Hulsing said the cross-over games at the end of the season will be varsity/junior varsity doubleheaders. He said this season the East division is hosting the girls’ games and the West division is hosting the boys game. Next year, it will be switched.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Chris Buescher celebrated winning May’s NASCAR Xfinity Series 3M 250 at Iowa Speedway in Casey’s General Stores Victory Lane. Buescher claimed the 2015 Xfinity Series championship, which he was rewarded for with a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series deal to drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2016.

Buescher celebrates Xfinity championship, Sprint Cup ride PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Buescher had stripped his firesuit to his waist and was off to another photo opp when a street vendor near the Rocky Balboa statue shouted for him to stop.

The man hawking Rocky T-shirts recognized the outfit of every NASCAR driver — though the not man wearing one.

“Sign this, NASCAR driver,” said the man, after securing a pen and notebook. “Whatever your name is.”

Buescher smiled and graciously signed an autograph, his name now known to a new fan.

Buescher’s name is stamped just as permanently in the NASCAR history book as the 2015 Xfinity Series champion.

Now come the offseason spoils for his racing reward.

The 23-year-old Buescher hit a Philadelphia Eagles game, saw the Liberty Bell (“I swear I didn’t break it! Haha,” he tweeted), toured Independence Hall, sampled cheesesteaks and, yes, ran the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art well known to anyone who’s seen “Rocky” and that famous training run by Sylvester Stallone.

First, he needed a little coaching on the purpose of his jog.

“I have not actually seen the movies,” he said.

“I’m ashamed to say it.”

Buescher reaped his biggest reward last week

when he signed a deal to drive the No. 34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports in the Sprint Cup series.

Buescher made six Cup starts in 2015, never finishing better than 20th. His preference was to defend his championship in the second-tier NASCAR series. Instead, he’ll basically spend 2016 as the fourth Jack Roush driver because of a shared technical alliance between the organizations.

“It can be a good deal,” Buescher said. “Maybe a little sooner than I hoped. But you’ve got to take it, right?”

Buescher, winner of two races with 11 top five finishes, said he was not signed for a full 36-race season and still wanted to run eight to 12 Xfinity races. He wasn’t sure Front Row would field a second car in 2016.

“It’s way too early in the process and it wasn’t supposed to be announced yet,” he said. “There should be a second car but they’re still working everything out.”

Front Row fielded three entries in 2015 and David Ragan and Brett Moffitt also drove for the team. With Carl Edwards gone, Roush struggled and failed to place a car in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Greg Biffle was 20th in the standings, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was 25th and Trevor Bayne 29th.

“The Cup performance is not where we’d like it to

be,” Buescher said. “I guarantee you, there’s nobody in the shop that’s happy with where we’re running right now. This is a good time for us to regroup.”

Buescher said his Xfinity championship crew chief Scott Graves will join him at Front Row. “Some parts of it are a little bit of a bummer,” Buescher said. “Our team from last year is not my team for this year. You build a bond with those guys and awesome friendships and now Scott’s the only one I’m going to be working with. That part is the worst part about it.”

Buescher might even have one more championship run left in him this offseason — his girlfriend is pushing him to become a Carolina Panthers fan.

He’s attended two NFL games in his life, an Eagles-Panthers game and the Eagles’ win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

He was in Philadelphia because Xfinity is Comcast’s residential cable and Internet provider.

“I’ve been to more Eagles games than Panthers, which is kind of sad,” he said.

He didn’t mind when he left Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday with his own Eagles jersey and his car number, 60, on the back.

“That’s pretty cool,” he said. “There are definitely some things to like about this city.”

Walking around with his championship trophy tops the list.

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CMB girls can’t hold lead against Hawks

SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Wrestling Newton at Norwalk, 7:30 p.m.

Knoxville, Pella at Newton 7th/8th, 4:30 p.m.

Gilbert, Roland-Story at PCM, 6 p.m.

CMB, South Hamilton at North Polk, 6 p.m.

Swimming Newton boys, Marshalltown at Dowling Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

Friday Basketball Dallas Center-Grimes girls at Newton, JV 4:45 p.m., varsity 6:15 p.m., 9th 7:30 p.m.

Dallas Center-Grimes boys at Newton, JV 4:45 p.m., 9th 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

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

Keota at Lynnville-Sully, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Saydel, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Basketball Des Moines Christian at Newton boys, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

PCM boys at Knoxville, 6:30 p.m.

Wrestling Newton varsity at Fort Dodge Invitational, 10 a.m.

Newton JV at North Polk JV Invitational, 8 a.m.

PCM, CMB at North Polk Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Lynnville-Sully Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

Bowling Newton, Sigourney at Oskaloosa, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday Basketball Ballard at Newton girls, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

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

Lynnville-Sully at Belle Plaine, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz won the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award, the Football Writers Association of America announced Wednesday.

Ferentz wins Robinson Award DALLAS (AP) — Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz has won the Eddie Robinson Award, given to the nation’s top coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

The Football Writers Association of America announced Wednesday that Ferentz was select by its members.

Ferentz is the first Iowa coach to win the award in the program’s 59-year history.

Ferentz, the AP national coach of the year in 2002, took a team that went 7-6 in 2014 and led them to the first 12-0 regular season in school history.

Iowa lost to Michigan State in the Big Ten Conference championship game.

The Hawkeyes (121) close out their season by playing Stanford (11-2) in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

JEWELL — One quarter once again hampered the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls’ basketball team on Tuesday.

The Raiders led by six after one quarter and held a five-point advantage heading into the fourth. A three-point final frame for CMB allowed South Hamilton to rally for a 37-35 win during Heart of Iowa Conference play.

CMB was outscored 10-3 in the fourth after taking back the lead in the third following a 9-4 advantage.

Junior Kathleen Baldwin had 10 points and 11 rebounds to lead CMB, which has lost three straight.

Senior Carter Larson had nine points and nine boards, senior Bridget Hurley grabbed 13 rebounds and junior Mikayla Eslinger pulled down

portunity to go to the Hall of Fame,” Rose said. “My whole life has been a Hall of Fame life.”

At a news conference fronting his restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, Rose said he couldn’t rewrite history but still believes even at age 74 that he can one day be back in baseball. He said he was sorry for his mistakes, which included betting on games while with the Cincinnati Reds at a time he said his gambling habit was out of control.

Those days are over though he still bets on sports and horse racing.

“I don’t live in Las Vegas because I gamble,” he said. “I live in Las Vegas because it’s where my job is. I’m a recreational gambler.”

Rose was contrite and somewhat upbeat in offering his first comments since Manfred on Monday rejected his application for reinstatement.

But he refused to be drawn into the debate of whether players linked to steroids should be allowed in the Hall of Fame when anyone on the permanently excluded list — Rose is currently the only living person on it — cannot be on a Hall of Fame ballot.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

ISU signs five junior college players AMES (AP) — Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has signed five junior college players to bolster the Cyclones in 2016.

Iowa State announced Wednesday that Campbell has brought in two defensive backs, a pair of linemen and a tight end.

Perhaps the most intriguing new

Rose contrite, holds out hope for HOF Coach Ryan LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pete Rose believes he still has a chance to one day get back in baseball. In the meantime, he’s turning his attention to the Hall of Fame.

Rose said Tuesday he is a changed person even if he still likes to bet on an occasional baseball game.

And while commissioner Rob Manfred rejected his bid to get back in the game partly because Rose still bets legally in this gambling town, he says he still has a lot to offer the sport.

“All I look forward to being some day is a friend of baseball,” Rose said. “I want baseball and Pete Rose to be friends. I want to say I’m not an outsider looking in. I have grandkids, and they want their grandpa to be associated with baseball.”

Baseball’s career hits leader said he was disappointed at Manfred’s decision not to end a ban that has stretched more than a quarter century. But he held out hope he could still one day be inducted into the Hall of Fame, joining teammates such as Johnny Bench and Joe Morgan from the Big Red Machine of the 1970s.

“It would be nice to have the op-

10 boards.

The Raiders (1-6 overall, 0-6 in HOIC) got four points, eight rebounds and three steals from junior Sydney Ziesman.

Bree Hodnefield led all scorers with 13 points and grabbed Baldwin 11 rebounds for South Hamilton.

South Hamilton ended a 14-game losing streak that dated back to last year. The Hawks (1-5, 1-4) collected only one assist but finished with 17 steals.

The Raiders do not play again until Jan. 5 when they travel to Roland-Story.

retires, ending successful Badgers run The Associated Press

The methodical brand of basketball that Bo Ryan ran at Wisconsin rarely surprised opponents as it piled up wins and two trips to the Final Four over the last two seasons.

Ryan saved the biggest shocker of his career for his final game.

The 67-year-old coach abruptly retired on Tuesday night, 12 games into the season after his Badgers beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi two weeks before Big Ten play begins.

No farewell tour. No muss, no fuss.

Iowa State player is defensive back D’Andre Payne, a former four-star recruit who played at Tennessee as a freshman in 2014 before redshirting last year at a junior college.

The linemen are Oge Odeogu and Karson Green, the tight end is Clifford Fernandez and the other defensive back is Thadd Daniels.

MUSTANG LANES LEAGUE BOWLING Monroe Men’s City League Hewitts 3, Dukes of Earl 1 Hewitts — 3,151: Wayne Morris 525, Bill Ward 511, Harry Farr 557, Patrick Brown 548, Gene Mikkelson 615.

Dukes of Earl — 3,126: Arlyn Vink 570, Gary Nolin 531, Jeff Koder 539, Ron Tangeman 555, Ernie Bensley 532.

Barber Lumber 2, The Underground Co. 2 Barber Lumber — 3,195: Jeremy Armison 624, Ryan May 560, Joe Philippson 583, Rick Van Gorp 549, Dan Thill 600. The Underground Co. — 3,171: Hugh Vriezelaar 521, Mark Hopkins 615, Cameron Huggins 672, Joesph Illingworth 582, Jesse Hopkins 634.

H&R Block 2, F.S.U. 2 H&R Block — 2,794: Lyle Riggs Jr. 429, Shane Schone 519, Christopher Gragg 468, Andy Pettyjohn 523, Brandon Lent 597. F.S.U. — 2,780: Thomas Forck 449, Ryan Barnes 257, Ryan Beals 379, Dan Ellingson 498, Dustin Koder 456.

Keg Setters 2, Floor Store 2 Keg Setters — 2,965: Dan Regnier 463, James Flickinger 453, Brant Current 567, Brandon Morris 486, Blake Current 453. Floor Store — 2,897: Dennis Hilderand 523, Gary Price 494, Jason Price 496, Dave

Rorabaugh 513, Mike Duffus 381.

Monroe Merchants League Vanderwaal Insurance 3, Gutter Kings 1 Vanderwaal Insurance — 2,532: Tammy Illingworth 435, Jeff Haldeman 581, Jesse Hopkins 653, Joseph Illingworth 536. Gutter Kings — 2, 505: Merrill Pol 420, Josh Millage 405, Gary Nolin 516, Jack Penman 528.

Lane Blazers 3, BOB 1 Lane Blazers — 2,685: Ronald Jones 467, Terry Keenan 472, Larry Anderson 625, David Anderson 647.

BOB — 2,666: Rex Millage 387, Jim Flikenger 505, Ron Tangeman 575, Rick Van Gorp 518.

Mustang Lanes 2, First Place 2 Mustang Lanes — 2,671: Kyle Johnson 424, Joe Philippson 637, Jeremy Armison 681, Gerald Leffler 581. First Place — Julie Koder 494, Zachary Koder 512, Travis McCray 446, Jeff Koder 532.

Cardinal Cab 4, Malone Motorsports 0 Cardinal Cab — 2,785: Paul Twaddle 607, Craig Keith 486, Nathan Gifford 615, Earl Albertson 660. Malone Motorsports — 2,399: Jade Morecock 437, Debbie Korte 291, Gabe Korte 423, Jeri Korte 531.

CARDINAL LANES LEAGUE BOWLING Wednesday Leagues Wednesday Morning Coffee Pennys Peeps 6, Backus Plumbing 2 Pennys Peeps — 2,086: Charlotte Ross 441, Gerry Graham 333, Pat Ward 308, Brenda Morris 368. Backus Plumbing — 2,056: Betty Whitson 331, Jill McMahon 280, Bonnie Logue 283, Jean Daniels 418.

Taco Johns 6, JTE Trucking 2 Taco Johns — 2,136: Jan Albertson 335, Tresa Miller 216, Crystal Peters 399, Cathy Peters 409. JTE Trucking — 2,119: Melody Hofer 378, Lorna Hofer 213, Erin Good 385, Doris Byal 384.

Newton Daily News 6, Steppin Out Dance 2 Newton Daily News — 2,175: Connie Lakin 408, Louise Vink 447, Ardella Burr 357, Connie DeGreef 396. Steppin Out Dance — 2,162: Betty Karr 349, Grammy Ballard 316, Rene Herwehe 368, Trudy Delk 430.

Medicine Shoppe 6, Half Nuts 2 Medicine Shoppe — 2,176: Lucy Ponsetto 361, Steph McCumber 298, Diane Agan 356, Rhonda Thompson 486. Half Nuts — 2,157: Erika Frahm 360, Cindy Pllard 226, Julie Ruple 365, Karen Vandenderen 288.

Go Hawkeyes Dolls With Balls 3, Warrick Motors 1 Dolls With Balls — 1,249: Shawna Clark 423, Dawna Ringgenberg 373. Warrick Motors — 1,225: Barb Gray 413, Janet Hartz 443.

First Newton National Bank 4, We R S&M 0 First Newton National Bank — 1,267: Susan Maasdam 467, Carol York 380. We R S&M — 1,183: Lynn Schiebel 365, Barbara Majerus 377.

Thursday Night Splitters Cardinal Cab 3, Pheasants 4 Ever 1 Cardinal Cab — 2,673: Brett Jacobs 555, Dustin Kingery 552, Nathan Gifford 544, Duke Albertson 584. Pheasants 4 Ever —

2,555: Jason Mikkelson 593, Barbar Majerus 413, Lonnie Majerus 440, Michale Sims 524.

TPI 4, Rialto Barber Shop 1 TPI — 2,637: Kathy Stewart 393, Sabrina Halferty 446, Jason Christensen 446, Mike Miranda 551. Rialto Barber Shop — 2,521: Paul Twaddle 486, Jarvis McCowin 339, Brett Auffert 395, Gene Mikkelson 542.

Cardinal Trophies 2.5, Ross Masonry 1.5 Cardinal Trophies — 2,472: Mic James 414, Dale James 492, Bonnie Geerlings 462, Bev Kirchner 276. Ross Masonry — 2,389: Terry Cooper 442, Carl McGee 429, Paul Ross 354, Butch Townsend 441.

Pin Shedders 4, Gas House Gang 0 Pin Shedders — 2,457: Evan Koons 308, Shelly Koons 343. Gas House Gang — 1,955: Rick Pittman 508, Keith Kirchner 461, Jason Trotter 497.

Friday League Soul Survivors The Merkins 3, Can’t A4D Beer 1 The Merkins — 2,651: Rhonda Thomasson 504, Darla Osborn 377, Kim Belloma 384, Stephanie McCumber 387. Cant A4D Beer — 2,608: Barb Shepard 353, Jamey Annis 431, Tyler Annis 455, Nathan Sudbrock 610.

WTF 3, Bi-Polar Bowlers 1 WTF — 2,734: Shon Cupples 504, Dylan Slycord 434, Steve Belloma 485, Cory Clark 555. Bi-Polar Bowlers — 2,483: Karl Munson 365, Jason Munson 417, Sam Zeien 425, Dustin Kingery 490.

Spare Me 4, Off Constantly 0 Spare Me — 2,781: Mike Smith 438, Missy Smith 345, Alicia Weithers 431, Shawn Weithers 427. Off Constantly — 2,640: Kevin Ross 339, Jimmy Bernard 382, Mark Ross 365, Chris Wolfe 537.

Abide 3, I80 Subway 1 Abide — 2,835: Donna Maki 431, Abbe Pelzer 353, Larry Pelzer 399, Jeff Maki 407. I

80 Subway — 2,628: Brenda Lamb 514, Lisa Ross 500, Kyle Hill 552, Dan Jenkins 483.

Balls Deep 4, Whip Nae Nae 0 Balls Deep — 2,695: Josh Troen 492, Kao Shea 324, Garrick Raridon 270, Jordan Eatwell 445. Whip Nae Nae — 0: Josh Frank 405, Troy Tabor 489, Alex Piatt 396, Jason Mikkelson 579.

Sunday Night Mixed Almost Despicables 3, Grammy’s and Papa’s 1 Almost Despicables — 2,565: Ronnie Swisher 445, Crissy Swisher 440, Ron Swisher 478, Ryan Bowen 536. Grammy’s & Papa’s — 2,426: Dale James 498, Tonna Karr 388, Mic James 429, Michael Karr 511.

Bowling Stones 3, Shomo Madsen Woythale 1 Bowling Stones — 2,655: Gina McGinley 366, Nicholas McGinley 516, Adam Hackathorn 675, Bethannie Hughes 504. Shomo Madsen Woythale — 2,524: Amber Tabor 430, Makayla Tabor 278, Troy Rabor 450, Jason Mikkelson 640.

Pin Heads 3, Kill Kill Kill 1 Pin Heads — 2,709: Gene Koder 433, Pamela Joseph 405, Larry Lappe 436, Penny Lappe 409. Kill Kill Kill — 2,626: Kelly Lester 411, Bonnie Geerlings 527, Butch Lester 487, Brenda Penning 301.

Atlas Hydraulics 4, T’s In Motion 0 Atlas Hydraulics — 2,800: Jeff James 583, Kystel James 366, John Sumner 578, Brett Auffert 499. T’s in Motion — 2,661: Terry Cooper 589, Richard White 466, Jim Decker 372, Stephanie Yoakum 370.

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Newton Daily News 2, Shaggy Turf 2 Newton Daily News — 2,533: Jan Albertson 380, Neil Weyrauch 266, Don Reid 369, Brent Anderson 314. Shaggy Turf — 2,574: Kelly Mowery 288, Andrew Baldwin 365, Roy Spangenburg 417, Jake Kmiec 610.

The Pick Up Artist 3, Cardinal Cab 1 The Pick Up Artist — 2,516: Tammy DeCook 354, Doni Kim 369, Kirk Baker 435, Jeremy Clingerman 341. Cardinal Cab — 2,488: Robert Miller 426, Cathy Peters 369, Duke Albertson 614, Joe Peters 356.

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Youth Leagues Monday Youth All Stars Go Team K 2, Sisters Rock 1 Go Team K — 820: Kaden Bullard 137, Katie Albertson 75. Sisters Rock — 799: Peyton Ray 91, Kylie Samson 142.

Boys Rule 3, Cool Kamden 0 Boys Rule — 782: Carson Slasser 133, Gage Longarce 97. Cool Kamden — 400: Kamden Longacre 144.

Wednesday All Stars Sparkle Spotted Cheetahs 3, Mario Brothers 1 Sparkle Spotted Cheetahs — 1,243: Kaitlyn Gifford 261, Jade Oswalt 376. Mario Brothers — 1,212: Austin Kennedy 248, Logan Bown 253.

Team 4 2, Master Chiefs 2 Team 4 — 1,209: Ben Roehler 230, Cayden Jackson 205. Master Chiefs — 1,195: Trent Thompson 206, Breyton Schwenker 275.

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Cardinal Chicks 3, That’s How We Bowl 1 Cardinal Chicks — 1,211: Lizzy Coyle 374, Taylor Johnson 279. That’s How We Bowl — 1,197: Alex Frymoyer 433, Nate Keith 368.

Team 11 1, Bye 0 Team 11 — 372: Ali Cox 107.

Saturday All-Stars Lane Brains 3, Girlz Rule 1 Lane Brains — 1,904: Jason James 135, Keegan Young 239. Girlz Rule — 1,836: Becca Zeien 159, Isabelle Gomez 87, Kassydee Prellwitz 195.

Curse of the 9 3, Deez Nuts 1 Curse of the 9 — 1,796: Evan Benac 329, Riley Lester 366, Gage Gomez 285. Deez Nuts —1,791: Dalton Anderson 312, Blake Logue 213.

Turtle Power 3, Striking Cousins 1 Turtle Power —1,904: Owens Muhs 246, Ethan Padgett 201, Tyler Padgett 323.

Striking Cousins — 1,893: Danny Lewis 306, Lane Sliger 279, Taylynn Sliger 276.

Nike Strikes 3, Power Kizs 1 Nike Strikes — 1,809: Rebekah Weither 226, Bailey Hansen 293, Lexie Binegar 159. Power Kizs — 1,781: Parker Snoot 84, Thomas Yoakum 221, Jade Yoakum 138.

Team 5 4, Team 1 0 Team 5 — 1,800: Genessas Slings 198, Marissa Daughtrey 264. Team 1 — 1,728: Zachary Steingrabe 33, Karter Prellwitz 102.

Public Notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVELYN J. DAVIS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036788 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Evelyn J. Davis, Deceased, who died on or about November 22, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 11th day of December, 2015, the last will and testament of Evelyn J. Davis, deceased, bearing date of the 20th day of July, 2011, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Stephen L. Davis and Robert W. Davis were 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 14th day of December, 2015.

Robert W. Davis, Co-Executor of Estate 300 N. Linn Street Slater, IA 50244 Stephen L. Davis, Co-Executor of Estate 10204 NE 76th Avenue Mitchellville, IA 50169 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Robert W. Goodwin, ICIS PIN No: AT0002986 Attorney for executor Goodwin Law Office, P.C. 311 W. Lincoln Way, Suite 1 Ames, IA 50010-3317 Address Date of second publication 24th day of December, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 December 17 & 24 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES WILLIAM BOGUE, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036594 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of James William Bogue, Deceased, who died on or about July 20, 2014: You are hereby notified that on November 4, 2014, the was appointed undersigned administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 December 8, 2015 Kelly Bogue Administrator of the Estate 308 Water Street Kellogg, IA 50135 Address Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for the Administrator OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 17th day of December, 2015 Probate Code Section 230 December 10 & 17 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MOLLY BETH MOORE, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036789 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MOLLY BETH MOORE, Deceased, who died on or about November 28, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of December 2015, the undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 15th day of December 2015.

HILARY J. MONTALVO, ICIS PIN No: AT0009928 Attorney for the Administrator CALDWELL, BRIERLY, CHALUPA & NUZUM, PLLC 211 First Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208 Kendra Sue Cupples Administrator of the Estate 2593 West 15th Street South, Newton, Iowa 50208 Date of second publication: 24th day of December 2015 December 17 & 24 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL OF NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 21, 2015, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 101 W. 4th St. S., on the following: Consideration of a proposed Agreement for Private Development by and between the City of Newton and Frantz Community Investors, LLC, in the North Central Urban Renewal Area in Newton, Iowa. The proposed Agreement contains provisions for making property tax rebate payments, along with other incentives, in conjunction with a residential and commercial renovation of the Midtown Building at 105 North 2nd Avenue East in Newton.

At the hearing, the City Council shall receive oral or written

Council Chambers of City Hall at 101 W. 4th St. S., on the following: Consideration of a proposed Agreement for Private Development by and between the City of Newton and Frantz Community Investors, LLC, in the North Central Urban Renewal Area in Newton, Iowa. The proposed Agreement contains provisions for making property tax rebate payments, along with other incentives, in conjunction with a residential and commercial renovation of the Midtown Building at 105 North 2nd Avenue East in Newton.

At the hearing, the City Council shall receive oral or written objections to the proposed Agreement from any citizen. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take action on the proposal. Additional information can be obtained from the Finance and Development Department, 101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, Iowa, (641) 792-2787.

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Central College has an opening for a full-time, benefits eligible

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McCann Village does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.

January. May brings an important and official deal. A major stress drops off in June. Aries and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 24, 3, 29 and 50.

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You wouldn’t want to be in an intimate relationship with someone you didn’t love, which is all the more reason to affirm your deep appreciation and devotion to yourself. Self-love will set the tone for all other ties.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This is a different cast of characters than you used to have around you. You’ve changed, so you resonate with a new set of people. You’ll be attracting one more major player to your scene before the week is up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Children pretend to be superheroes. Adults on dates or in job interviews do versions of the same thing. To adopt an idealized self-image is only human.

Still, it’s something to be aware of and keep in check today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re the leader again. A certain bored person may question your authority just to create mischief. Avoid this problem by anticipating it. Give everyone a task, even if you have to make it up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

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