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Holiday cheer issued during traffic stops Deputies distribute turkeys instead of citations given a turkey for the holidays.

Newton Hy-Vee and Newton Walmart donated 25 turkeys to the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office, which were in turn hand-delivered to Jasper County motorists.

Within four hours,

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office added a special assignment to their duties Sunday — instead of giving a warning or citation, select drivers were instead

three deputies conducted traffic stops for minor violations, such as a light out, or a license plate that was hard to read, and the turkeys were distributed.

“One of our reserve deputies came up with the idea,” Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said.

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Submitted Photo Jessica, a woman who was pulled over Sunday for a minor traffic violation, was given a turkey instead of a citation from Reserve Deputy Rod Eilander. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office distributed 25 turkeys for the holidays.

Burrito Graphic Packaging to embark Torpedo open on $20 million expansion for business

Mexican-style restaurant open in downtown Newton

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News With an endorsement from the City of Newton, Graphic Packaging International is set to begin a $20 million expansion which will bring more than 30 new job and an additional 150,000 square feet of production space.

It may be cold outside but the flavors are hot at the newly opened Burrito Torpedo in Newton.

Located at 103 W. Second St. N., in the former downtown Moo’s BBQ location, the new eatery is serving up Mexican-style favorites in torpedo-fast time.

The door to the fast food restaurant opened

Monday morning to a line of hungry, eager diners ready to try the new dishes. Owner Ray Alehy said business was good the first day, and he’s received good feedback from customers.

“I had a line at the door before 10 o’clock and we had a bunch of customers, the lobby has been full almost the whole time we have been open,” Alehy said.

“When we get a chance we have come out to talk to the customers and it seems like everybody is liking the food, too.”

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Paper-based packing plant to create 31 new jobs

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A $20 million capital investment by Graphic Packaging International got the go ahead from Newton City Council on Monday. The company received an endorsement from the city and approval for matching funds in the form of the existing citywide tax abatement program to move forward with expansion plans at its 1204 N. 15th Ave. E. plant location.

GPI is a leading provider of paper-based packing solutions with the Newton plant producing cartons for dry, frozen and

refrigerated foods. Earlier this year, the company purchased Walter G. Anderson and began production in Newton.

“When Graphic Packaging International looks at these acquisitions, it is not a given that it means expansion. They have acquired plants in other states that they have shut down,” city finance and development director Bryan Friedman said. “It really speaks to our business climate and the work that people like Frank Liebl do in work and cultivating relationships to have expansion happen here.”

The proposed expansion includes the construction of an ad-

ditional facility in town and new employment opportunities.

“It is a near doubling of the size of the facility,” Friedman said. “It is 175,000 square feet right now and they are proposing to add another 150,000 square feet with this $20 million expansion.”

The council’s approval comes on the heals of the state of Iowa’s Economic Development Board awarding GPI tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs program on Friday. The expanded plant is projected to create 31 new jobs, four of which will have a qualifying wage of $17.87 per hour.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Burrito Torpedo opened its doors Monday on the downtown square in Newton. A steady stream of customers keeps the employees at busy at the new business.

NHS students benefit from expanded opportunities

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News Newton High School Principal Bill Peters was once a student where he now works, but the school is much different in 2016 than it was when he graduated in 1983.

“The biggest change is more opportunities for kids,” Peters said. “In the last 10 years, the opportunities for kids have just exploded.”

Students today have much greater access to tools that prepare them for college and/

or careers. Peters said NHS, and schools across Iowa, want kids to be ready for life after graduation.

Hav i n g access to Peters the Newton DMACC campus has helped in “unbelievable ways.” High school instructors who are approved by DMACC can provide courses for both college and high

school credit at the same time.

“We have probably 60 credits available on campus for kids to get college credit, and it’s completely free,” Peters said.

DMACC’s Career Academy is also a valuable resource for NHS students. The college’s budget allows for specialized training that isn’t feasible at the high school. Criminal forensics students, for example, can pick the brains of people from the FBI. Carpentry students can gain experience building a real house. Nursing

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The students involved at the academy spend either the beginning or the end of their school day at DMACC. The program has expanded in recent years, and some students are taking advantage of it.

“Last year we had three kids who graduated from high school with their associate’s (degree) at the same time,” Peters said. “So they were ready to cruise and already had two years of school paid for.”

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students have access to advanced medical technology.

DMACC can afford to provide supplemental resources that simply don’t fit within a high school’s budget.

All high school students in Jasper County have access to the academy, but the bulk of the program is students from NHS because of its proximity.

“We have 80-100 kids every year who go to the academy,” Peters said. “We’re pretty fortunate having that DMACC campus here. It helps immensely.”

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PCM greenhouse grows, gives in 2016

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News MONROE — It’s 10 degrees outside, but PCM High School sophomore Maddie Samson and about six of her peers are behind the school in Monroe pulling weeds.

The vocational ag/agronomy and horticulture students are tidying up the PCM-Diamond Trail FFA greenhouse, laying the ground work for the winter indoor planting season.

Samson, who is currently in agronomy and plans to take horticulture in the spring, is pretty active in the school’s greenhouse project and was one of the students who spent classroom time and personal hours tending to and selling last year’s large crop of ornamentals and edibles.

But on this cold December day, Samson stood under the glass rooftop in a short-sleeve shirt deadheading geraniums and pulling weeds from the greenhouse’s rocky floor.

“As you can see our greenhouse is a little bit weedy right now,” she said. “So every day after school I come out here and weed just a part of it for the day.

During the spring and summer, I come in for a couple hours on a Saturday and sell.”

Like many school districts, vocational ag and horticulture is part of the elective curriculum. Every year starting in May, PCM students open the doors to the PCM greenhouse and take their classroom work into the community, selling the plants and produce they’ve been cultivating since February and March.

But this year, the students put people before profit. PCM vocational ag instructor Amber Samson said much of the fresh produce grown was donated to local food pantries.

The greenhouse hours are dictated by PCM’s vocational ag and horticulture students.

They open the greenhouse to paying customers starting in May, selling peppers, tomatoes, sweet potato vines and herbs on weekdays after school until 4 p.m. and several hours on Saturday mornings through July.

But a lot of produce remained unsold, so students decided to give dozens of pounds

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News PCM High School sophomore Maddie Samson trims germanium plants on Monday in school district’s vocational ag and Diamond Trail FFA greenhouse. This year, students not only sold their produce to the community but also donated excess produce to local food pantries and purchased plants to improve PCM High School landscaping.

to the PCM Food Pantry at the Monroe Presbyterian Church and to Pella’s community food pantry. Samson said this year’s crop was also offered directly to those who are less fortunate in the PCM community.

“And we gave to community folks who couldn’t afford to come in and pay for it. We opened it up to anybody toward the end of the season,” Samson said. “A lot of kids took a lot of plants home, too.”

To the local food pantries, the donations mean a lot. The PCM pantry gets fresh produce donations in the summer and fall from the Prairie City Church of the Brethren and the Prairie City Methodist Church pantry garden, among other organizations. But fresh food is still difficult for the pantry to acquire.

“In terms of any donation of fresh produce is an incredible help to us. We very much appreciated the donation from the greenhouse project,” said Pastor Ann Johnson, the pantry’s director. “Obviously if

Prep for PCM’s 2017 veggies: Ornamentals Coleus-Pineapple $3 Impatients- Mix $3 Geraniums- Red $3 Geraniums- White $3 Geraniums- Purple Rose $3 Verbena $2 Snake Plant $2 Daylily- Stella $5 Clematis Vine $2 Wandering Jew $2 you’re dealing with canned food, to have fresh produce is a wonderful benefit.”

The greenhouse is funded by the Diamond Trail FFA fund, and Samson said any profits the greenhouse makes from produce and plants sales goes directly back into the program.

PCM students sell ornamentals ranging from $2 to $5 and edibles from 50 cents to $1 per single plant. Prices on larger plants

Edibles Thyme- lemon $1.50 Rosemary $1.50 Tomato- Better Boy $1 Tomato-Old German $1 Tomato- Brandywine $1 Pepper- Yellow Wax $1 Pepper- Banana $1 Pepper- Big Berth $1 Pepper- Jalapeno $1 Sweet Potato Vine $0.50 and six-packs vary.

PCM ag and horticulture students sold more than $200 in produce this spring and summer. Samson said since the money goes to help FFA, it’s always a goal to make money. But being able to support the community is a value that cannot be calculated.

“If we were just growing things out here and they died and that’s why we didn’t make

money, that would be very disappointing,” Samson said.

“But we grew things and we gave them away or used them to beautify the school. I think that’s more quantitative than making money.”

On top of donations of lettuce, spinach, peppers and tomatoes, Samson said this year students also bought and grew a lot of landscaping plants which they used to improve the PCM High School campus, including mums planted near the front entryway and the football field.

But some students are born to sell. Devin Burk is a PCM sophomore and spent a lot of time planting in class and many Saturdays selling their crop. He has a secret to selling produce and plants that he says is fullproof.

“I just called my grandma and told her to bring all her friends up to buy stuff from FFA — the flower ladies, you know?” Burk said.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

45th annual Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 25 and 26 The Iowa Pork Producers Association will host its 45th annual Iowa Pork Congress on Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Pork Congress is North America’s largest winter swine tradeshow and conference and it will feature 10 seminars, 300 exhibitors, training sessions, fun social events and exciting youth activities.

“We’re happy to offer Pork Congress each year and are excited about the 2017 version,” said IPPA President Al Wulfekuhle, a pig farmer from Quasqueton.

The business seminars are offered at no additional cost to attendees and cover some of the most important issues facing pig farmers. Seminar topics

include managing margins in a market downturn, current swine health trends and the Veterinary Feed Directive. Several of the pork industry’s top experts will lead the discussions, including Dr. Chris Rademacher, Pat Von Tersch and Dr. Rodger Main. Several producers also will provide personal perspective in some of the seminars.

Dr. Lowell Catlett of New Mexico State University is the keynote presenter. The retired college dean and regent’s professor in agriculture economics and business will present “Best time ever to be in agriculture and the five trends that will make it even better” at 2:15 p.m. on Jan. 25. Catlett is an enthralling and spellbinding presenter who offers positive and upbeat predictions.

Hog farmers also will be able to obtain or renew their PQA Plus and TQA certifications, and a certification session for confinement site manure applicators is being offered.

Nearly 300 different swine-specific companies will fill the Hy-Vee Hall tradeshow floor marketing such things as flooring and feed efficiency products to weight monitoring equipment and feed supplements.

IPPA has relocated its Pork Information Plaza this year from the north tradeshow floor to Hall “A” to allow more commercial exhibitors into the tradeshow. Iowa producer leaders and representatives from the National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council, the Coalition to Support Io-

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Many other activities and events will be held in association with Pork Congress during the week. Events begin on Jan. 23 with IPPA’s annual Taste of Elegance contest and reception at the Iowa Events Center. The association’s annual meeting will be held on Jan. 24, followed by the Kickoff Reception and Auction. The Pork Congress Banquet is on Wednesday evening.

The 9th annual Youth Swine Judging contest will be held on Jan. 26, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 4-H and FFA members from around the state can learn more about the industry and compete for valuable scholarships.

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Local & State News Turkeys Continued from Page 1A Halferty said overall it was a positive experience. “A few drivers were sort of intimidated and anxious at first, but it was described by most drivers and deputies as a very positive experience.�

Halferty said it is possible deputies might spread holiday cheer in a similar way in the future. “I think there is a good possibility we could do that again and like with any ideas, you sort of see how the first time goes and you evaluate it,� Halferty said. “We’d love to do it next year if we can get everyone on the same page.� “The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office would like to thank their families, friends and the citizens of Jasper County for the continued support,� Halferty said. “Please drive safely, wear your seat belts, and always use proper child safety seats for your children.�

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Monroe Jammers entertain at the courthouse

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City announces revised holiday office hours All City of Newton business offices will be closed Friday through Monday for the Christmas holiday. Also, business offices will be closed Jan. 2 for the New Year Holiday. Regular office hours will resume Jan. 3.

IRFA invites high schoolers to compete in ‘Fuel the Future’ contest With winter break just around the corner, Iowa high school students have an opportunity to make the most of their vacation by submitting an entry to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s (IRFA) “Fuel the Future� Video Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize.

Students have until Jan. 13 to create and submit a video that highlights the benefits of choosing renewable fuels such as E15 and biodiesel. In addition to the $1,000 grand prize, second and third place entries will receive $600 and $400 prizes respectively. The top three entries will be featured at the 2017 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit on January 31st and on the IRFA YouTube page.

Students must be in grades 9 through 12 to qualify for the contest. For official rules and information on how to enter, eligible students should visit IRFA YouTube page.

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Continued from Page 1A with local manufacturers. It will begin the Next Step program next year. As part of Next Step, manufacturers from the area will visit the school and talk with students about their respective industries.

All industry aspects will be covered, including necessary skills and career options. Whether a student wants to be an accountant or a factory floor worker, it will be included in the Next Step program. Each company will spend a week at the high school. “At the end of that week, those kids will get to tour that facility,�

Peters said. “Then we’ll bring in another industry. It should be a great opportunity for our kids.�

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Continued from Page 1A saw the empty store front when Moo’s BBQ moved out and knew it was prime real estate for a new restaurant. “I came across the property and I liked it and I liked the location, right by the courthouse. Everything in Newton happens by the courthouse, all of the parades, etc. So I just decided to start a

Next Step is important, Peters said, because many students are not aware of the opportunities that await them after high school. “It’s a big deal. I’m excited,� Peters said. “Some of our kids are ready to just go to work. They don’t want college. They don’t want that debt. They’re ready to work, so we have to make sure they know what’s out there.�

NHS developed a sound curriculum by adapting to new technologies and being open to change.

Every student is issued an iPad. Many teachers interact with students through Schoology, a learning management system used to submit assignments online. “We’ve got to be willing to change,� Peters said. “I don’t see that as an obstacle because we’ve got a great staff, but it is always a

new concept,� Alehy said. “I wanted to put in a franchise similar to Pancheros and Chipotle because I think this area needs something like that. In this building, though, are two businesses, so with a national brand you can’t have two businesses in the same location. So I created my own menu, own recipes.�

The menu consists of several Mexican favorites including burritos, tacos and nachos

challenge.�

Peters said a good school will provide opportunities, but a great school will care about the student in every possible way. He said a great school will make students feel comfortable and safe and make sure the students know they’re in a place where people care about them. “I think that’s the difference – having a staff that cares,� he said. “We’re small enough that we can do that because we’re only about 830 kids, so we know most of the kids well and know their families.

I might not know every single name, but I know every face in this school. That makes a big difference.�

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along with salads and kids meals. Customers are able to build their own burritos from a choice of pork, chicken, a Mexican-style meat and, coming soon, steak along with a variety of vegetables and other toppings.

To run the business, Alehy created 15 new jobs in the community.

Along with 12 employees, two shift managers and a general manager will oversee the business. No stranger to the

food business, Alehy has worked for 21 years in the industry and has been in Iowa for 17.

Burrito Torpedo is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Kids meals are free on Saturdays with the purchase of an adult meal and included a hard or soft shell taco, chips, pudding and juice.

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

Iowa DNR announces 2017 licenses on sale Newton Daily News Iowans can purchase your Iowa 2017 hunting and fishing licenses. Find a nearby Iowa license vendor, or get your license on the DNRs online sales site.

A hunting or fishing license also makes a great gift for the holidays. You’ll just need the recipient’s social security number and birthdate, or you can call

the DNR customer service desk at 515-725-8200 for assistance looking up a person’s license information to make the purchase.

Here’s a list of popular licenses from which to choose: • Angler’s Special 3-Year License: $53 — save $4 compared to the price of three annual licenses • Hunter’s Special 3-Year License: $86 — save $10, and in-

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“We’re glad we are bringing more high quality jobs to the city of Newton,� mayor Mike Hansen said.

The city’s contribution is made up of at least 20 percent of the project which is fulfilled by the existing three-year industrial property tax abatement scale. With the project valued at more than $3 million, the three-year abatement comes in at approximately $343,000 from the city. “This is a major expansion and it is great to see them doing it here,� Friedman said.

In other business: • Council approved the purchase of a 2007 Ford Expedition from the City of Clive for $10,000. The vehicle will replace a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban and a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria which will be sold on the Public Service online auction. • Mayor Hansen reported the city has received 35 candidates for the city administrator position.

GovHR, the city’s search firm, is in the process of refining the selections to 10 to 12 candidates. The council will then select the final applicants for interviews.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Keith Templeton, Glenda Wing, Paul Masters and Chris Uhlenhopp fill the courthouse with sounds of the holidays during a performance on Friday. The group, known as the Monroe Jammers, performs throughout the county each year singing and playing their instruments.

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Staycation T

he past few weeks I have been a busy little elf getting ready for Christmas at our house. After many hours of cleaning and preparing, I think it is finally ready.

Since September, or maybe even before, my house has been wrapped up in toys, craft supplies and just our mess from everyday living. I have a room in our basement that is used as my craft room, but it was quickly put together when we moved in and very unorganized.

In an effort to remedy this, I moved everything upstairs or to the garage to clean and reorganize for a better work flow in the room. What happened was three months of ev-

Keeping me on my toes Jamee A. Pierson erything sitting in our front living room and office and an ever growing mess building up around the house.

With little time to fix anything, I decided to let it go until craft show season was finished. It had become the norm and, while it drove me crazy living in the chaos, I knew I didn’t have the time or materials to put the room back together the way I wanted it.

Finally, the first weekend of December was over and craft show season came to an end. I planned

to take to “vacation” days the next week to clean, organize and get my house in order.

Also during this time, my daughters decided they wanted to share a bedroom. While I am not completely in favor of the idea, the girls feel more comfortable with each other in the room and it does give us the opportunity to create a toy room to house everything that had been taking up space in living room.

I started work earlier in the week because I knew the task at hand was large, and I didn’t want to run out of time with a mess still on my hands. It was a good thing I did, too, because my oldest daughter ended up with strep throat and was home “helping” me both days.

My crafts were the first item to be

addressed. I got all of my storage items in place and slowly started organizing and moving items from upstairs to the craft room.

I have to say, both parts of the cleaning, my crafts and the toys, was very cleansing. I had so much stuff I thought I needed to save that I just tossed including what felt like hundreds of toys from McDonald’s and tons of scraps of fabric I thought I would use someday.

In the end, I had my upstairs living room clean, my craft room functioning and the girls have both a bedroom and a toy room with organized toys. It was a lot of work to do on vacation but coming home to a clean house makes it worth the time.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at jpierson@newtondailynews.com

Living and Dion Marc Dion

The gift returned You know why I dislike Donald Trump?

Because I can remember American poet Robert Frost reciting his poetry at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy.

In his 80s then, Frost had written movingly of everything from winter’s beauty to the death of a farm hand. He wrote a poem for the inauguration, but the light was too bright for him to read it so, as poets have done since the first of days, he spoke his own words, reciting another of his poems from memory.

Try, if you can, to picture that old lion of a poet spending his words on Donald Trump, the king of cheap, the man who gold plates everything in his house because his soul is from the dollar store.

Try, if you can, to imagine Donald Trump magically acquiring enough discernment to know good poetry from bad, to know the difference between Kanye West and Robert Frost, to know that a linebacker’s records don’t matter, but the words of poets count. Donald Trump is a soft, brown sliver of decay picked out from between the pointed teeth of celebrity. Imagine him talking to a poet, a man who can stop time with his words. If Trump owns a book of poetry, it is bound in handsome leather, it is a first edition, it is worth millions, and it is unread.

Try, if you can, to imagine Donald Trump reading a poem to himself, when no one’s around, for the beauty of the words. Try to imagine Donald Trump realizing that words are bigger than he is, that three or four words, in the right order, with the right sound, are more of a palace than any grossly tacky casino, worth more than the numbers and words you write on a check.

Try to imagine Donald Trump writing a poem, a poem to a woman perhaps. Try to imagine him weighing words until he can describe the curve of her forehead, the light that walks with her into a room.

At most you can imagine him with his forehead wrinkled, asking a servant, “Hey, what rhymes with ‘her butt.’”

“Fat slut, sir?” the servant helpfully responds.

Imagine Donald Trump as Winston Churchill, trying to capture the bravery of British pilots who fought the Nazis in the skies over London. Churchill, that fat elitist, growled about so much being owed by so many to so few, another old poet throwing words into the mouth of time.

“It’s been, I mean, it’s been a disaster up there,” Trump would have said. “But those guys, the pilots, they’ve been great, really great.”

Franklin Roosevelt, another rich man who liked poetry, told a starving America that, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He had nothing left to say, but, after the words, he created millions of jobs, put food into millions of skinny bellies and hired artists to write and paint and dance.

“These failing newspapers,” Trump would have said, “they write slanted stories about how people are hungry. It’s so bad.”

I’m writing this in New England. The trees outside are black in the moonlight. I’m going to read a little poetry to myself tonight. Robert Frost.

I dislike Donald Trump because I remember Robert Frost speaking his poetry from memory at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy, because I’ve heard Churchill and Roosevelt, their words still full of life, even in fuzzy old recordings.

The good poetry always wins. The good art always lasts. Poured concrete casinos crumble like sandcastles.

Clean water can increase farm profits, grow Iowa’s economy

By Luke and Sally Gran Anyone can tell you that farming is not easy, especially in a year such as this, with predicted bumper harvests and commodity prices at or below the cost of production. A recent study published by Iowa State University researchers estimated that 27 percent of Iowa’s row crop land — about 6.2 million acres — lost $100 per acre or more in 2015, due to the high cost of inputs and low commodity prices.

That’s over $620 million of losses on land that could instead be improving water quality, bird and pollinator habitat, and reducing soil erosion, all while retaining profits in the rural economy.

Water quality is an enormous concern for farmers who are trying to make a living, but it should also inspire innovation. Ironically, we are now hearing an old refrain that protecting clean water is bad for agriculture and the economy as a whole.

The best way to facilitate future growth is to ensure that the bedrock resources of our economy can endure for generations to come. Fertile and healthy soil, clean water, and ecological biodiversity are critical for a thriving agricultural sector, as well as for a quality of life that makes Iowa a great place to live, work, and recreate outdoors.

Countless Iowans travel each year to visit, and often relocate, to other states that have simply done a better job of maintain-

ing natural areas. With 725 impaired streams and dangerous blue-green algae blooms each year, many places in Iowa are no longer safe for people or wildlife (PDF). We are missing out on significant income for tourism and the tax revenue it could bring in to support our state’s services.

At our small business, we are trying to do our part to change that. Crop ground that was formerly a drain on farm profitability can be transformed into ecologically valuable prairie, wetland, and forest ecosystems, which can generate income through conservation program payments, timber sales, hunting leases, grass-based livestock, agroforestry, energy biomass, and other opportunities.

The best part is, these changes can boost water quality while providing revenue for farmers.

One of our clients had been losing between $300 and $500 per acre each year in a marginal corn and soybean field. After converting it to pollinator habitat, he is now generating over $300 per acre, while providing critical prairie habitat for wildlife, and no longer leaching high levels of nitrates into an adjacent stream. To say that clean water protections can’t also be good for the economy simply doesn’t make sense.

Perennial ecosystems can have an outsized impact on water quality by reducing nitrate and phosphorus pollution along with added benefits of reducing pest pressure and preventing soil

erosion. For example, Iowa State University’s STRIPS project has demonstrated that strategically incorporating just 10 percent of crop fields into diverse, native prairie can reduce surface water runoff-caused nitrate loss by 85 percent, phosphorus loss by 90 percent, and sediment loss by 95 percent.

This is just one way we can boost water quality and help our rural economies grow. It’s not an either-or choice.

A poll from the American Sustainable Business Council found that 71 percent of small business owners nationwide believe clean water protections would help ensure economic growth. The percentage that felt they would be a burden? Six. The fact is, clean water is important to all small businesses, and the state of Iowa needs to make it a priority with more than just lip service.

Rather than believing that protecting Iowa’s water and native ecosystems would lead to our ruin, we must strategically transform land use changes into opportunities to strengthen our economy. The innovation of small business owners, farmers, and landowners can help sustain Iowa as an excellent place to build a home, start a career, and spend a lifetime exploring our breathtaking farms and natural areas.

Luke and Sally Gran are the owners of Prudenterra, a small business based in Nevada that works with landowners to restore and maintain perennial ecosystems.

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Obituaries Irene I. Pierce Dec. 15, 2016 Irene I. Dodd Pierce, 94, of Newton, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at her home in Newton.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will

g r e e t friends f r o m 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the McKeever Cemetery in rural Colfax. In lieu of flowers the fam-

ily requests memorials to Mercy Hospice; the memorials may be left at the funeral home.

Memorials may also be mailed to the funeral home, please add, Attn: Pierce Family on the envelope.

Those left to cherish Irene’s memory are her brother-in-law, Darrell Dee of Baxter; and many

nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald “Shorty” in 1991; two brothers, Lloyd and Ernest Dodd; and seven sisters, Wilma Middleton, Dorothy Dodd, Cleora Allen, LoRena Wingers, Ruth Baxter, Shirley Dee and Emily Griggs.

United Way receives donation from US Bank Submitted Photo U.S. Bank branch manager, Michelle Lambert, presents a U.S. Bank Foundation Grant of $1,394 and another for employee special events donations to Jessica Lowe, executive director of the United Way of Jasper County. The grand total of the 2016 campaign was $1,669.

Also pictured are bank employees Chris Dydell and Bret Pugh, market manager.

Christmas Bird Count at wildlife refuge The annual Christmas Bird Count at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 31.

Meet at the Prairie Learning and Visitor Center at 8 a.m., where volunteer birders will be divided into groups to count birds on the Refuge. Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate; an experienced birder will help guide each group. Register by contacting Karen Viste-Sparkman at 515994-3400 or Karen_vistesparkman@fws.gov by Dec. 28 if you wish to participate. There is no charge for participation.

Come dressed for the weather and wear good shoes for walking.

Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them as well as snacks and water. At noon, groups will reconvene at the Prairie Learning Center for a hot lunch provided by the Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will share their results of birds sighted on the refuge. After lunch, those who wish to will

Submitted Photo Volunteers are welcome to take part in the Christmas Bird Count from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 31 at NSNWR.

spend a few more hours birding off-refuge sites within the count circle, which is a 15-mile diameter circle centered on Vandalia.

During the Christmas Bird Count, birds of all species are counted, with estimates made when actual counts aren’t possible. Each group tallies its results, and the totals from each group are combined. People who live within 7.5 miles of Vandalia (including the towns of Prairie City and Runnells) and have bird feeders

can also participate by counting birds at their feeders that day and reporting the data to the refuge.

The information collected during the count will go into a database sponsored by Audubon, and is used to track long-term trends in bird populations and distribution. Local data for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is used to track changes in bird populations over time, or can be pooled with other areas to detect population patterns over a large area.

The Christmas Bird Count is a nation-wide activity organized

by Audubon. Tens of thousands of volunteers participate, making it the largest and longest-running “Citizen Science” survey in the world. The data has been used to detect declines in populations of many bird species and has also shown increases Bald Eagles.

For more information or to participate in Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge’s Christmas Bird Count, contact the refuge at 515-994-3400.

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• Dinners on Tuesday, a free meal, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 421 S. Second Ave W. in Newton. Everyone welcome.

Dinner will be in the basement of the church.

• Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• A Free Community Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton. Those interested may enter the church through the glass/elevator doors on the Second Avenue East side or through the single glass door off the north parking lot. The meals are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

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

• The Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Kayla L. McNeeley, 28, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft, after police were called at 5 p.m. Thursday to Hy-Vee in reference to a shoplifter. An employee saw McNeeley put two bottles of barbecue sauce in her purse.

McNeeley admitted this is what happened. McNeeley was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Danny E. Stevens, 38, of Colfax, was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Dec. 17 at 600 S. Fifth Ave. W. on a Jasper County warrant for bond revocation on an OWI charge. He was

taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Talina M. Hayes, 43, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft after police were called at 6:54 p.m. Thursday in reference to a shoplifter at Hy-Vee. Hayes was seen by Hy-Vee Asset Protection concealing merchandise valued at $38. Hayes was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Raymond R. Prewitt, 55, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft after police were called at 12:07 p.m. Friday in reference to a shoplifter at Hy-Vee. Prewitt was seen by a witness placing smoked

pork shanks down the front of his pants. The witness also saw Prewitt walk out of the store without paying for the item. Prewitt was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Ronald L. Lisk, 57, of Newton, was cited with failure to maintain control after a two-car collision at 11:36 a.m.

Saturday on East Fourth Street North. Lisk was driving west on North Ninth Avenue Place East as another driver, Bernard W. Oskam, 58, of Newton, was driving eastbound around the curve of East 14th Street and North Ninth Avenue Place East. Lisk allegedly collided

with Oskam’s vehicle. Lisk claimed Oskam crossed into his lane. Oskam told police he did not. Oskam’s vehicle had not moved and there was debris still in place indicating that Oskam’s vehicle was still in its lane, according to a police report. Lisk was issued a citation.

• Randall G. Meyer, 57, of Newton, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 12:05 p.m.

Sunday after he was accused of taking a snow blade for a lawn mower without permission. Meyer told police he was given permission to take it.

The victim told police Meyer had asked about purchasing

it but told him it wasn’t for sale. Meyer was issued a citation and released to appear in court.

• Kathy A. Rudkin, 52, of Newton, was cited with failure to stop at 12:37 p.m. Sunday after a two-car collision at the intersection of First Avenue East and Highway 14. Rudkin was traveling east on First Avenue East as another driver, Steven J. Polluck, 42, of Newton, was driving south on Highway 14. Polluck was through the intersection and Rudkin was stopping at a stop sign but was unable to complete a stop.

Rudkin collided with Polluck.

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DEAR ABBY: My dad started an affair with a woman who is four years older than I am. He met her when he hired her for her “services.” Fast-forward a year: He has left my mom.

Mom left the state and has moved in with me. She’s trying to rebuild her life, but she’s still very much in love with my dad.

Dad, on the other hand, is miserable. His girlfriend is controlling to the point that he’s not allowed to talk to his children or grandchildren. She’s an alcoholic who mentally, verbally and physically abuses him. He recently left her and came to stay at my house. He told Mom and me that he wanted a fresh start.

Abby, he was here for less than 48 hours and went back to the girlfriend! I am convinced that he either has a drug problem or he’s sick. He has lost an extreme amount of weight. I have no idea how to help him and I’m terrified that he is going to die.

Now he won’t talk to me. He left while I was at work so he wouldn’t have to face me. I don’t understand why he would come here only to turn right around and leave. I am disgusted, disappointed and angry. Should I cut all ties with him until he gets his life together? — DISAPPOINTED DAUGHTER DEAR DISAPPOINTED: Considering what has been going on, your feelings are natural. However, because you are unsure about what is driving your father — addiction, illness, indecision, etc. — do not “cut all ties.” Leave the door ajar a little longer. There’s a saying, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” Victims sometimes need several attempts to leave their abusers, and your dad may be no exception.

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a wonderful girl for about seven months.

We’re sophomores in college. She’s sweet, kind, extraordinarily talented, and we treat each other wonderfully.

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At first, I thought she’d be equally uncomfortable with straight couples doing the same thing, but she wasn’t.

When I tell her that I support marriage equality and the LGBTQ community, she gets very quiet and uneasy.

I care for her, but I don’t know if I can be with someone who’s this uncomfortable about homosexuality.

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Mayor won’t run again but mulls governor’s race CEDAR RAPIDS — The popular mayor of Iowa’s second largest city says he will not run for re-election as he explores whether to run for governor as a Republican.

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett announced Monday that he will not seek a third four-year term in November. Instead, he says he’ll spend the next several months traveling the state discussing issues and weighing a bid for governor. If he runs, Corbett would likely face Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds in a Republican primary.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — A man charged with killing his mother and grandmother in Council Bluffs will be sent to a mental health facility after being found mentally incompetent to stand trial. A district judge signed an order Friday that will send Michael Dieckmann to treatment at a state prison mental health facility in Oakdale. The order followed the determination that the 31-yearold Dieckmann wasn’t mentally competent.

WATERLOO — A Waterloo cabinet manufacturer is taking its more than 800 employees on a company-paid Caribbean cruise to celebrate achieving key goals as it recovers from the recession. Bertch Cabinet manufacturing co-founder Gary Bertch told his employees last week that the company had met its goals for the year — and they would go on a week-long cruise. Employees depart on Jan. 8. The company, founded in 1977, had about 600 employees in 2011, but has since added about 240 workers.

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FREMONT COUNTY — Authorities have released the name of a Colorado man whose body was discovered under a highway bridge in southwest Iowa.

The Fremont County Sheriff ’s Office identified the man as 39-year-old Larry Burns II, of Lamar, Colo. The Sheriff ’s Office says Burns fell from the shoulder of the U.S. Highway 2 bridge while walking in the Waubonsie Access Wildlife Management Area. His body was found by hunters on Dec. 11.

DES MOINES — Authorities say several students have been treated for injuries suffered in a Des Moines collision between a school bus and a sport utility vehicle.

The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m.

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Iowa’s six electors give Electoral College votes to Trump DES MOINES (AP) — All Iowa’s Electoral College voters cast their ballots for Republican Donald Trump on Monday in a brief ceremony that was light-hearted for those voting but difficult for some watching the process.

Gov. Terry Branstad presided over the voting, and as he walked into a conference room filled with media representatives, he quipped, “Normally we don’t get many people at this event.”

This year was different because opponents of Trump had urged Electoral College voters from across the nation to not back Trump, denying him the presidency.

In the days before the balloting, Iowa electors had made clear they would support Trump, and they quickly did

so after sitting at a long conference table. Secretary of State Paul Pate then read their selection of Donald Trump and Mike Pence for vice president, and the event was finished.

“That was pretty easy,” elector James Whitmer said, leaning toward Branstad. “Do we get to keep the pen?”

Despite the speed of the event, it left some shaken.

Mary Barrett and her daughter, Rebecca Barrett, drove from Iowa City to the Capitol for the event. They held each other and cried as they stood behind TV cameras and watched the participants sign their ballots.

“I’m terrified what President-elect Trump may do,” Mary Barrett said. “I was so surprised how sad it made me feel.”

Obama grants commutations to two Iowa men DES MOINES (AP) — Two Iowa men will serve shorter prison terms after President Barack Obama commuted their sentences.

The names of Anthony Dodd, of Davenport, and Aaron Rees, of Pleasantville, were on a list of those who received the commutations Monday. Both men’s life sentences were shortened to 20 years.

Rees was sentenced in 2005 following his convictions on conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine and using a minor to manufacture meth.

Dodd was convicted of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine and received his sentence in 2006.

White House officials say Obama has shortened the sentences of 1,176 people during his presidency.

Rebecca Barrett said it was her idea to come to Des Moines to see the event because she wanted to feel she’d done everything possible to show her opposition to Trump. She considered yelling to stop the proceeding, but decided to “be quiet while our rights are taken away.”

None of the electors, who were chosen at Republican district conventions, spoke about the election, but Branstad noted Trump had beaten Democrat Hillary Clinton by more than 9 percentage points in Iowa and had won 93 of the state’s 99 counties.

Although some Trump opponents were allowed to watch the event, more were refused entry to the conference room in the Capitol basement.

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AP Photo Mary Barrett, of Iowa City, and her daughter Rebecca, right, react as Iowa’s six electors cast their Electoral College ballots for Republican Donald Trump, Monday at the Statehouse in Des Moines.

Lakeville, Minn., brought three of her four children to Des Moines in hopes of witnessing the process. As a supporter of Democrat Bernie Sanders, Tidd said she and her children decided to make

the three hour drive to Des Moines and hold signs opposing Trump, since Clinton had won in Minnesota.

Before the event she acknowledged the unlikelihood her family’s signs would sway elec-

tors but felt compelled to try, anyway.

They were disappointed to not be allowed in to watch.

“We wanted to see it ourselves, but we were left with confusion and mystery,” Tidd said.

One Dakota Access pipeline suit on hold during related dispute BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A lawsuit from two Sioux tribes seeking to stop the Dakota Access oil pipeline was put on hold while a separate but related court battle over the project plays out.

Dallas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners is asking U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C., to rule that the company received proper permission from the Army in July to lay pipe under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota — the last remaining chunk of construc-

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The Army earlier this month said more study was needed in light of concerns from the Standing Rock Sioux that the pipeline could threaten cultural sites and drinking water.

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The Standing Rock Sioux and the Cheyenne River Sioux are chal-

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Jim Beerends, director of the NHS wind ensemble, introduces a musical piece to the audience during Monday night’s Holiday Band Concert.

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Juco transfers add depth to DL for ISU AMES (AP) — Like many downtrodden programs, Iowa State has often struggled to find enough defensive linemen who can make a big impact on the field.

The Cyclones might be in decent shape next year.

Last week, Iowa State signed a pair of junior college linemen, Ray Lima and Matt Leo, and wide receiver Matt Eaton. The Cyclones were already set at receiver before the addition of Eaton, but Lima and Leo are expected to play immediately for a unit that looked pretty thin.

“We’re not backing down from anyone in recruiting,” coach Matt Campbell said.

“For us to get to where we need to go, the offensive and defensive lines are critical to us.”

Iowa State’s biggest defensive loss was tackle Demond Tucker, a two-time second-team All-Big 12 selection.

Having Lima ready to replace Tucker would be a

AP File Photo Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before Sept. 10 game against Iowa, in Iowa City. Iowa State’s defensive line will have a new look next year after the Cyclones signed three highly-ranked junior college players.

best-case scenario for the Cyclones. Lima was rated among the best junior college defensive tackles available by some

recruiting publications despite redshirting last season.

In 2015, Lima has 21.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks for El

NASCAR unveils new logo, series sponsor CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s top series will be called the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series beginning next year.

The change of name from the Sprint Cup Series comes with Monster Energy’s new deal to be the title sponsor of NASCAR’s top division.

The new name was released Monday along with a new official brand identity that replaces the bar mark used by the sanctioning body since 1976. The new logo has been in development since early 2016 as NASCAR sought to refresh its brand.

It was designed to pay tribute to the storied history of NASCAR, incorporating elements of all four previous marks since the company’s inaugural season of 1948.

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Lima, who also drew interest from Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, TCU and California, will likely be more of a run stopper at Iowa State.

“Ray has got everything you want in an interior defensive lineman. He’s got elite twitch. He’s got really good length,” Campbell said. “He’s got every factor in terms of leadership.”

The Cyclones lose another lineman that earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in end Jhaustin Thomas.

Leo might be more of a project than Lima, but he appears to have a ton of potential.

Leo grew up in Australia, where he played professional rugby briefly before moving to the U.S. to take up football. Leo showed enough as a sophomore for Arizona Western last season to earn top-50 junior college rankings by ESPN

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“You just see his film, and each game gets better and better and better,” Campbell said.

“He’s got really good technique. He plays with relentless effort.”

Eaton started at Temple before getting injured and receiving a medical redshirt. He left the Owls after barely seeing the field in 2015, but last season at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi he caught 37 passes for 392 yards.

Eaton will have to work hard to see playing time though. Big 12 first-team receiver Allen Lazard and Trever Ryen are returning for their senior seasons, and youngsters Deshaunte Thomas, Carson Epps and Hakeem Butler all showed plenty of promise in 2015.

“To be able to hit on all three guys was incredible,” Campbell said.

OSKALOOSA — Newton High’s junior varsity and freshman boys were on the short end of decisions on the basketball court Monday.

The Cardinal junior varsity lost 62-47 to host Oskaloosa. The Cardinals trailed 32-21 at halftime.

Kyle Long fired in 20 points for Newton. Long drained six of the team’s nine 3-pointers in the game.

Quintrail Coley added 11 points and had seven rebounds.

Aaron Bartels scored 11 points and pulled down four rebounds. McKenna Davis dished out three assists.

In the freshman game,

Oskaloosa defeated Newton 57-35. William Cheng scored 14 points for Newton, and Cody Hamilton added eight points.

On Tuesday in Little Hawkeye Conference play, Newton’s varsity boys, varsity girls and junior varsity girls travel to Oskaloosa to conclude the first semester of basketball. The junior varsity girls play at 4:45 p.m. followed by the varsity girls at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity boys at 7:30 p.m.

Newton’s home conference games against Grinnell postponed Friday have been rescheduled to Jan. 3.

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

Redskins lose control of playoff hopes with loss to Panthers LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw an interception and fumbled near his goal line as the Washington Redskins coughed up their easiest path to the playoffs with a 26-15 loss to the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers on Monday night.

Washington (7-6-1) could have clinched a playoff berth by winning its final three games but now needs help.

Carolina (6-8) kept its astronomical wild-card hopes alive and dealt a serious blow to the Redskins’ chances with two weeks left in the season.

After being picked off by Kurt Coleman in the first half to set up a Carolina field goal, Cousins was sacked by Wes Horton and fumbled on the first snap after halftime as the Panthers took over at the 1-yard line. They scored two plays later to take a 20-9 lead.

Cousins finished 32 of 47 for 316 yards with far too many missed throws in a game with such high stakes.

Reigning league MVP Cam Newton showed no ill effects from a shoulder injury suffered last week, throwing for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers took advantage of blunders by the Redskins, who lost their sixth consecutive Monday night home game.

It was Washington’s most

AP Photo Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) rolls over Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) for a touchdown during the second half Monday’s NFL game in Landover, Md. The Panthers defeated the Redskins 26-15.

lopsided loss since being routed 38-16 by Pittsburgh in the season opener, also on a Monday night.

Flags For 15 Newton was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct in the second quarter

for taunting Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy after scrambling for a 1-yard gain.

Newton thought the flag was on Murphy for hitting him in the helmet while sliding.

Instead, the penalty took the Panthers out of field goal

range, moving the ball from the Washington 26 to the 41.

Redskins tight end Jordan Reed took an even costlier penalty late in the third quarter when he was flagged 15 yards and ejected for throwing a punch at Coleman. That

penalty contributed to Washington settling for a field goal when trailing by 14.

Black and Blue Redskins The Redskins lost linebacker Ryan Kerrigan to a left elbow injury, cornerback Quinton Dunbar to a concussion and special teams contributor Houston Bates to a left knee sprain. They were already without linebackers Will Compton because of a knee injury and Su’a Cravens because of an upper-arm injury.

Noteworthy Panthers K Graham Gano made four field goals but missed from 38 to end his streak at 13 in a row. ... Cousins broke his own single-season franchise record for passing yards after throwing for 4,166 last year. ... Coleman’s pick was his 11th interception since the start of 2015, the most by an NFC safety in that time. ... The Redskins are 2-15 on Monday night at FedEx Field, which opened in 1997. ... Despite being cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol, Carolina middle linebacker Luke Kuechly was inactive . ... Newton improved to 21-6 in regular-season games played in December or January. .. Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart had 25 carries for a season-high 132 yards.

Up Next Panthers: Host the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday.

Redskins: Visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Basketball Newton at Oskaloosa, girls’ JV 4:45 p.m., girls’ varsity 6:15 p.m., boys’ varsity 7:30 p.m.

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

South Hamilton at CMB, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Wrestling PCM at Newton, JV 6:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming NCMP at Des Moines Roosevelt, 5:30 p.m.

Bowling Pella at Newton, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday Wrestling PCM at Solon, 4 p.m.

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

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

SD State beats Drake DESMOINES (AP) — Mike Daum scored 20 points and Andre Wallace 19 as South Dakota State won a road game for the first time this season, defeating Drake 83-75 on Monday night.

Daum, Wallace and A.J. Hess were a perfect 8-for-8 at the free throw line in the final 1:15 as South Dakota State (77) held off Drake, which had come as close as 6966 when Nick McGlynn scored with 3:18 to play.

Billy Wampler led the Bulldogs (1-10) with 18 points, his sixth-straight game in double figures, Reed Timmer added 16, McGlynn had 11 and C.J. Rivers 10. Drake made up a 40-26 halftime deficit, made a season-high 10 3-pointers, scored 22 points off turnovers, but made only eight trips to the foul line, making seven free throws.

South Dakota State, thanks to 22 Drake fouls, shot 21-for-25 at the free throw line. Daum, who was 7-for-7, set the school record for consecutive makes with 40.

Duke holds on for win DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke finally had all the players that made the Blue Devils the topranked team in the preseason — except that, for most of the night, they didn’t play like it.

Luke Kennard scored 24 points and No. 5 Duke beat Tennessee State 6555 on Monday in the college debut of touted freshman Harry Giles.

Freshman forward Jayson Tatum added 14 points and Grayson Allen finished with 12 for the Blue Devils (11-1), who plodded through 30 mostly sluggish minutes before pulling away from a pesky Tigers team that threatened to spoil a big night for Giles.

Tennessee State led 36-34 on Wayne Martin’s jumper with 15 minutes left. Duke countered with a 25-3 run highlighted by five 3-pointers — including two by Kennard on consecutive possessions after he was left completely unguarded — to take a 59-39 lead.

Darreon Reddick and Tahjere McCall scored 14 points apiece for the Tigers (8-3).

AP Photo Tulsa wide receiver Josh Atkinson (88) is unable to hold on to a pass as Central Michigan defensive back Emmett Thomas (3) defends in the first half of Monday’s Miami Beach Bowl college football game in Miami. Tulsa rolled to a 55-10 win over Central Michigan.

Tulsa tops Central Michigan in Miami Beach Bowl MIAMI (AP) — Dane Evans passed for 304 yards and five touchdowns, three of those scoring throws going to Keevan Lucas, and Tulsa rolled past Central Michigan 55-10 in the Miami Beach Bowl on Monday afternoon.

Evans completed 28 of 38 passes for the Golden Hurricane (10-3), who scored on their first nine possessions and finished with six wins in the season’s final seven games.

D’Angelo Brewer rushed for 105 yards, and James Flanders ran for another 100 and a score for Tulsa. Josh Atkinson and Chris Minter also caught scoring passes for the Golden Hurricane, and Jesse Brubaker ran an interception 66 yards back for another touchdown.

Cooper Rush was 24 for 49 passing for 241 yards for Central Michigan (6-7), throwing three interceptions in his final game with the Chippewas. Jahray Hayes

ran for Central Michigan’s lone touchdown.

Evans took over the top spot on Tulsa’s career lists for touchdown passes (84), 300-yard games (16) and total offense (11,752). He already was the school leader in completions, attempts and yards.

The Takeaway Central Michigan: Rush finished with 12,894 yards — 11 shy of matching Dan LeFevour’s Mid-American Conference record of 12,905. His last attempt as time expired would have given him the record, but fell incomplete. ... The Chippewas finished with five losses in their final six games, and went 3-7 after a 3-0 start. ...

This was the third straight bowl trip for Central Michigan, but the Chippewas went 0-3 in them. ... The 6-7 record this season is Central Michigan’s worst since going 3-9 in 2011.

Tulsa: With the outcome long decid-

ed, Tulsa took a knee on fourth-and-goal from the 5 with 1:44 left. ... This wasn’t even Tulsa’s biggest bowl win. It topped Bowling Green 63-7 at the GMAC Bowl to close the 2007 season.

Hurricane History, Tulsa Variety Atkinson’s 40-yard catch in the second quarter pushed him over 1,000 for the season. That made Tulsa the first FBS school to ever feature a 3,000-yard passer (Evans), two 1,000-yard rushers (D’Angelo Brewer and James Flanders) and two 1,000-yard receivers (Lucas and Atkinson).

Up Next Central Michigan: It’s time to find Rush’s replacement. The 2017 season starts Aug. 31 at home against Rhode Island.

Tulsa: Like the Chippewas, the Golden Hurricane also need a new quarterback.

Next season starts Sept. 2 at Oklahoma State.

Could Fournette, McCaffrey be starting new bowl trend?

By Steve Megargee The Associated Press The decisions by LSU’s Leonard Fournette and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey to bypass postseason games as they prepare for the NFL could be a jolt to the bowl business.

“Is it a sign of things to come?” asked Arthur Weiss, an agent based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. “I would think that it’s too early to say for sure, but when you factor in the type of financial considerations that these topranked players are facing, it may well be headed in that direction.”

McCaffrey, the 2015 Heisman Trophy runner-up, announced Monday he wouldn’t play in the Dec. 30 Sun Bowl between No. 16 Stanford and North Carolina “so I can begin my draft prep immediately.” Three days earlier, Fournette said he would miss No. 19 LSU’s Citrus Bowl matchup with No. 15 Louisville on Dec. 31 to rest an injured ankle.

The two running backs are regarded as potential firstround draft picks, with Fournette expected to be among the first players picked.

Their decisions garnered so much attention Monday that Texas A&M junior defensive end Myles Garrett released a statement through the university saying he would play in the Texas Bowl against Kan-

McCaffrey

Fournette

sas State. Garrett hasn’t announced whether he plans to turn pro after this season, but he is considered a potential No. 1 overall pick.

Bowl officials have taken the news in stride, at least publicly.

Steve Hogan, the executive director of the Citrus Bowl and Russell Athletic Bowl, said he was aware at the time LSU received a Citrus invitation of the possibility Fournette’s ankle might prevent him from playing.

“I hope it’s not a trend,” Sun Bowl executive director Bernie Olivas said. “As far as Christian, I’m not speaking for him, but I know where he’s coming from, especially based on the fact he’d been injured this year already and didn’t want to risk reinjuring.”

Last season, Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith tore two knee ligaments in a Fiesta Bowl loss to Ohio State, and has not played since.

Smith was projected as a potential top-five pick be-

fore his injury, and instead went to the Dallas Cowboys in the second round with the 34th overall pick in the draft.

The difference in guaranteed contract money is about $19 million.

Wright Waters, the executive director of the Football Bowl Association, said he understands if an injury prevents a star player from performing in a bowl game.

“If we have someone who is just pulling out of the game ... and they’re just saying, ‘I might get hurt,’ and they don’t have any problem, yeah, I’ve got a problem with that,” Waters said. “And I think that’s in some cases kind of narrow-sighted, because they might have the opportunity to enhance their (stock).”

North Carolina junior defensive tackle Naz Jones will forgo his senior season to enter the draft and will play in the Sun Bowl.

“I still have things that I can put on film,” Jones said. “Yeah, I’m not in that category to sit out a game like that.”

Pittsburgh junior running back James Conner redshirted the 2015 season as he recovered from a knee injury and battled cancer. Conner said he never considered missing the 22nd-ranked Panthers’ Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl matchup with Northwestern.

“I just feel like I’m going to take advantage of it really, showing the scouts I’m back to

my normal self and that I can compete at a high level after everything I’ve been through,” Conner said.

McCaffrey’s Stanford teammates Trenton Irwin and Solomon Thomas sent out tweets supporting him Monday. Dallas Cowboys rookie running back and former Ohio State star Ezekiel Elliott tweeted: “I would do anything to play one more time with my brothers in that scarlet and gray.”

Elliott bypassed his senior season to enter the draft. He added in separate tweets: “there is a difference between not coming back for your last year and not finishing your last season.”

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said he understands getting upset about a player bailing out on his team, but there is more to it.

“You’ve got to let go of the moment and look at the big picture, which I think is really, really big in moments like this,” Bielema said. “These kids now have not only the next six months that could shape their future, but when you’re paying the money that some of these people are getting, you’re talking about the next 40 years of their life, their children’s lives and everybody can be affected by this.”

The stakes are higher than ever for players looking at professional careers.

“It’s as simple as this,” Weiss said. “It’s risk vs. reward.”

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Jeffrey Tyler Lint; Parties in Possession; Unknown spouse, if any, of Jeffrey Tyler Lint, et al.

Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV120242 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on November 23, 2016, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $73,691.07, with 6.375% per annum interest thereon from April 1, 2016, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from May 11, 2007, located in Jasper county, Iowa: Lot Eleven and the North OneHalf of Lot Twelve in Block "D" in Community Heights Subdivision in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book D, at page 28 in the Office of the Recorder of said County, commonly known as 622 East 6th Street S, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 24th day of January, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You may find more information and general rules governing electronic filing in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. You may find information concerning protection of personal information

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR036963 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID L. ALTEMEIER, DECEASED NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of David L. Altemeier, Deceased, who died on or about November 30, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of David L. Altemeier, deceased, bearing date of April 30, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Curtis E. Altemeier 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 date of 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 13, 2016.

Curtis E. Altemeier Executor of the Estate 849 East 60th Street North Newton, IA 50208 BRUCE NUZUM, ICIS PIN No: AT0005885 Attorney for Executor Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC Address: 211 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication 27th day of December.

December 20 & December 27

your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

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No. 6 Kentucky and No. 10 Louisville top billing this week LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kentucky played North Carolina in arguably the best college basketball game of the season, a thriller that may not be topped again until March Madness hits.

The sixth-ranked Wildcats don’t get much time to enjoy it.

Next up is No. 10 Louisville on Wednesday, a rivalry game that had their attention right after the buzzer sounded in Las Vegas on Saturday.

“Now we’ve got another war in three or four days after we traveled half a country away to go back home and play Louisville on the road,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said.

Kentucky (10-1) has one loss, to No. 2 UCLA, and blew out everyone else it played, so Calipari wanted a close game for his young team.

It certainly got it against North Carolina .

The Tar Heels have the length and athleticism to match the Wildcats, and the teams put on quite a show along The Strip, trading highlight-reel plays.

Kentucky’s Malik Monk scored a Kentucky freshman-record 47 points and hit a late 3-pointer to propel the Wildcats to the 103-100 victory. The win moved Kentucky up a spot to No. 6 in the latest AP Top 25 .

Now the Wildcats get the 50th meeting with their biggest rival.

Louisville (10-1) had a hard time shaking Grand Canyon on Dec. 3 but has won its past three games in blowouts and has one of the nation’s best defenses.

The Cardinals lead the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency, allowing 87.8 points per 100 possessions, and held Wichita State to 17 points in

AP Photo Kentucky’s Malik Monk celebrates after scoring against North Carolina during the first half Saturday’s game in Las Vegas. Kentucky plays Louisville Wednesday.

the first half earlier this season.

Louisville-Kentucky games are always intense, and last year’s game was won by the Wildcats 75-73 to give Coach Cal his 200th career victory.

“We’re going to run with them, but we have to take good shots,” Louisville coach Rick Pitino said. “Hopefully it’s good enough to beat them. They are a great transition team.”

Louisville’s schedule doesn’t get much easier after Wednesday. The Cardinals play No. 12 Virginia on Dec. 28, No. 16 Indiana three days later, then at No. 25 Notre Dame on Jan. 4.

Carolina Rivals That Bluegrass battle isn’t the only rivalry game this week.

Also on Wednesday, No. 22 South Carolina hosts Clemson in a 9 p.m. EST game.

The Gamecocks (9-1) dropped six spots in the poll after losing to Seton Hall

at Madison Square Garden but bounced back with an 11-point win over South Florida .

Clemson (8-2) has rallied from losing two of its first four games — to Xavier and Oklahoma — with six straight wins, including 6754 over Alabama on Sunday.

South Carolina leading scorer Sindarius Thornwell has been suspended indefinitely for violating athletic department policy, so the Tigers could have a shot on the road.

Light Slate The holiday week is light on big-time matchups and front-loaded with games, with no Top-25 teams playing on the weekend.

Kentucky-Louisville is the only game between ranked teams and many of the teams in the Top 25 are expected to have blowouts against smaller schools.

A handful of games could be close, at least for a little while.

Those include No. 18 Arizona, which is short-handed, against New Mexico on Tuesday and No. 8 North Carolina against Northern Iowa on Wednesday.

Watch List A few teams that could make a move into the poll with wins this week: Florida. The Gators (8-3) had a rough week two weeks ago, losing to Duke and Florida State, but again received votes this week after blowing out Charlotte . They play Little Rock on Wednesday.

Virginia Tech. The Hokies (9-1) have three wins over Power-5 teams and their only loss was close to Texas A&M. Maryland. The Terps (11-1) have wins over Georgetown, Richmond and Oklahoma State and may be back in the rankings with a win over Charlotte on Tuesday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES College Football 2016-17 Bowl Glance

By The Associated Press All Times CST Dec. 17 Games Celebration Bowl At Atlanta Grambling State 10, NC Central 9 New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque New Mexico 23, UTSA 20 Las Vegas Bowl San Diego State 34, Houston 10 Camellia Bowl Montgomery, Ala. Appalachian State 31, Toledo 28 Cure Bowl Orlando, Fla. Arkansas State 31, UCF 13 New Orleans Bowl Southern Miss. 28, Louisiana-Lafayette 21 Monday’s Game Miami Beach Bowl Tulsa 55, Central Michigan 10 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Memphis (8-4) vs. Western Kentucky (10-3), 6 p.m.

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(ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Boston College (6-6) vs.

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(ESPN2) Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. NC State (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN2) Tuesday, Dec. 27 Heart of Dallas Bowl Army (7-5) vs. North Texas (5-7), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Temple (10-3), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl San Diego Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4), 6 p.m.

(ESPN) Cactus Bowl Phoenix Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Northwestern (6-6) vs.

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(ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl Orlando, Fla. Miami (8-4) vs. West Virginia (10-2), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Foster Farms Bowl Santa Clara, Calif.

Indiana (6-6) vs. Utah (8-4), 7:30 p.m. (FOX) Texas Bowl Houston Kansas State (8-4) vs.

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(ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl South Florida (10-2) vs.

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(ESPN) Alamo Bowl San Antonio Oklahoma State (9-3) vs.

Colorado (10-3), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn.

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11 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas North Carolina (8-4) vs.

Stanford (9-3), 1 p.m. (CBS) Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn.

Tennessee (8-4) vs.

Nebraska (9-3), 2:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Arizona Bowl Tucson, Ariz.

Air Force (9-3) vs. South Alabama (6-6), 4:30 p.m.

(ASN) Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida State (9-3) vs. Michigan (10-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl Orlando, Fla. LSU (7-4) vs. Louisville (9-3), 10 a.m. (ABC) TaxSlayer Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Kentucky (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (8-4), 10 a.m. (ESPN) CFP Semifinals Peach Bowl Atlanta Alabama (13-0) vs. Washington (12-1), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz.

Clemson (12-1) vs. Ohio State (11-1), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2 Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. Florida (8-4) vs. Iowa (8-4), noon (ABC) Cotton Bowl Arlington, Texas Western Michigan (13-0) vs. Wisconsin (10-3), noon (ESPN) Rose Bowl Pasadena, Calif.

Penn State (11-2) vs.

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