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By Alex Olp Newton Daily News Newton High School held its 140th annual commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon where 172 students walked across the stage and received their diplomas.

The ceremony was scheduled to take place at Maytag Park but, as has frequently happened in recent years, the event was moved indoors due to poor weather conditions over Memorial Day weekend.

Graduates and family members began gathering at Newton High School at 1 p.m. and the ceremony started at 3 p.m.

High School Principal Bill Peters kicked off the speeches Sunday afternoon by address-

ing the parents in the room.

Peters asked the graduates to thank their parents for everything they have provided.

“They helped you when you didn’t really deserve it. They were tough on you when you did deserve it,” Peters said.

“I’m going to ask you to make a pledge to yourself for the rest of your life to thank them every single day and give them a hug and tell them you love them.”

The class of 2015 then gave their parents and family a round of applause.

Commencement speaker Rachel Prendergast then gave the first of two speeches Sunday afternoon.

GRADUATION | 10A

Alex Olp/Daily News The class of 2015 listens to senior class president Jesse Cochran’s speech Sunday afternoon at Newton High School’s gymnasium.

Remember those who served

Beck’s gains state approval, matching funds Newton Daily News

Alex Olp/Daily News People gathered at the Veterans of Foreign War building in Newton Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day service usually held at Union Cemetery.

Memorial Day service honors fallen heroes

By Alex Olp Newton Daily News Jasper County veterans and families gathered at Newton’s Veterans of Foreign Wars building Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day service.

The ceremony started at 10 a.m. It was scheduled to take place at Union Cemetery, but was moved indoors due to rain.

The service began with recognition of attending veterans and a prayer led by Rev. Eldon Pals.

Following a presentation of the national anthem, 32-year U.S. Army veteran Gary Barrett stood at the podium and delivered a speech explaining the meaning of Memorial Day. “Memorial Day is the day to remember those who have fought for us — the ones who paid the ul-

timate sacrifice on the battlefield and trenches in France, on D-Day on the beaches in Normandy, in Korea, in Vietnam,” Barrett said.

He went on to list the total numbers of veterans who have died in each foreign war while serving the country.

“It’s those very numbers that bring us here today,” he said.

MEMORIAL | 3A

The Iowa Economic Development Authority on Friday morning approved tax incentives to an agricultural seed retail and distribution center in Colfax.

Jasper County Economic Development Company announced plans for Beck’s — a $15 million, 90,000 square-foot agricultural seed retail and distribution center in Colfax on Monday.

The Beck’s Hybrid corn seed retail and distribution center is expected to bring 50 jobs to the town of 2,093.

JEDCO Director Chaz Allen revealed the

project details Monday in a press release after several months of negotiations with owners. Beck’s and JEDCO asked Jasper County officials to extend the Atlanta-based company a 5-year property tax abatement in exchange for the $15 million economic investment.

That agreement was approved on Tuesday morning.

Becks will receive a 75 percent abatement the first year, 60 percent in year-two, 45 percent the third year, 30 percent the fourth year and 15 percent the fifth year. The City of BECK’S | 3A

Asphalt scam makes way through Jasper County

By Alex Olp Newton Daily News The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office on Friday alerted county residents about an asphalt scam.

A crew of six to 10 men are offering to as-

phalt driveways and are using heavy rock instead of asphalt – charging between $2,500 and $6,500 for their work, according to the sheriff ’s office.

ASPHALT | 3A

Newton woman convicted of dependent adult abuse Sentencing scheduled for July

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News A 39-year-old Newton woman convicted of dependent adult abuse will be sentenced in July.

Dani Rogers was charged with

Rogers

exploiting a dependent adult after a police investigation revealed she wrote $9,000 in checks belonging to a male victim with whom she had power of attorney.

Amanda J.

Sexton, 35, was also charged with the crime. However, those charges were dropped after she testified during Rogers’ trial. Sexton’s testimony along with other evidence resulted in Rogers’ conviction on May 13, according to court documents.

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Adjustments help in safety, odor control / 2A

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Agriculture

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In Brief ISU to host 4-H County Council meeting Sunday ​Iowa State University will host a 4-H County Council meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 31 at the Jasper County Extension and Outreach Office, 550 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

For more information, contact Stacey Wilson at 641-792-6433.

Farmers planting ahead of average, secretary says

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Many innovations are needed around hog enclosures. Lauren Van Wyk has about 4,000 hogs on a property on South 52nd Avenue East, south of Kellogg and north of Sully, and the hybrid trees called Austree Willows he planted in 2007 are already tall enough to help contain wind and odor.

Area hog farms make improvements in safety, odor control Treeline serves as windbreak

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Jasper and Poweshiek counties produce hogs each year just as many sections of Iowa do. Some farmers have made significant progress in terms of safety and odor management.

According to the Iowa Pork Producers Association, there were more than 6,000 hog operations in Iowa at the end of 2012, and 94 percent of those were family owned. That gives farmers and ranchers more flexibility to make adjustments and build and modify enclosures at the local level, without relying on guidelines from out-of-state cooperate headquarters. Iowa producers marketed more than 49 million hogs in 2012.

Lauren Van Wyk has about 4,000 hogs on a property on S. 52nd Ave. E., south of Kellogg and north of Sully, He planted rows of hybrid trees called Austree Willows on the east and west sides of a pair of hog buildings in 2007, and those trees quickly shot up to help provide windbreaks.

“We couldn’t really have

them on the north or south sides, because there is is some need for air to get in there for the hogs,” Van Wyk said. “But it really helps with the odor, with the neighbors being not too far off.”

Van Wyk’s Aussie Willows are from Kelly Trees, located east of Cedar Rapids. He said the trees shot up quickly, and were as tall as him by the end of the first year.

While the Aussie Willow isn’t an evergreen tree, it sheds its leaves fairly late in the fall, especially compared to, say, poplars or ash trees. Its flexible, rubbery branches tend to endure ice and snow well in the winter, as broken limbs are a rarity. Farmers are looking for more and more ways to protect hog enclosures.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there were 20.9 million hogs and pigs on Iowa farms on Dec. 1, 2014, tied with September 2013 for the highest inventory on record. Nearly one-third of the nation’s hogs are raised in Iowa. Van Wyk is hardly the only hog innovator in the area.

Ron Iverson of Grinnell has been producing pigs for more than 30 years on a farm that also includes 400 acres of corn, 400 acres of soybeans and 40 beef cows.

Iverson was recently honored as the winner of the 2014 Master Seedstock Award by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council.

Sponsored by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council, the Master Seedstock Producer Award is designed to recognize significant contributions to the Iowa and national purebred industries. His seedstock business started with two Duroc gilts.

He produced crossbred animals for a while, then switched to purebred Hampshire production in 1990.

Iverson now sells Hampshire show pigs and makes a conscious effort to keep commercial swine production traits as a major emphasis in his breeding program. Iverson has been a very active purebred Hampshire breeder, especially on the state and national level, by serving on various boards.

A total of 40,290 Iowans are employed in day-to-day production of hogs, according to the IPPA. Of the Iowa hog farms, 39 percent (2,451 farms) have 1,000 pigs or less.

The Dec. 1 inventory was up 1 percent from September 2014 and up 3 percent from December 2013’s tally of 20.2 million head.

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

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented Monday on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service.

“Farmers continue to make planting progress and remain ahead of the five-year average for both corn and soybeans,” Northey said. “The wet weather has slowed progress significantly, especially in southwest Iowa, and there is some standing water being reported.”

Wet and windy conditions slowed planting for Iowa farmers, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Operators reported the wet weather led to standing water in some fields and the wind halted spraying activity.

North central and southwest Iowa reported the highest topsoil levels with 100 and 99 percent rated adequate to surplus, respectively. Southwest Iowa reported the highest subsoil moisture level at 99 percent rated adequate to surplus.

Ninety-two percent of the corn crop has been planted, six days ahead last year, and five days ahead of the five-year average. Corn reached 63 percent emerged, just over one week ahead of last year and five days ahead of normal. Soybean planting reached 51 percent complete, three days ahead of 2014, and two days ahead of the average. Only 17 percent of the expected soybean crop has been planted in southwest Iowa, with south central Iowa the next lowest at 40 percent complete. With nearly all the State’s oat crop planted, oats emerged reached 92 percent, eight days ahead of last year, and five days ahead of normal.

Livestock conditions were reported as mostly normal with a majority of cattle being turned onto pasture.

Some cattle lots were described as messy or muddy.

Meanwhile, poultry producers across the State continue to discuss the effects of avian influenza.

Deadline for century farm owners Monday DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2015 Century and Heritage Farm Program is Monday. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.

Applications are available on the Department’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov by clicking on the Century Farm or Heritage Farm link under “Hot Topics.”

Applications may also be requested from Becky Lorenz, Coordinator of the Century and Heritage Farm Program via phone at 515-281-3645, email at Becky.Lorenz@IowaAgriculture.gov or by writing to Century or Heritage Farms Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

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It will be held in the Multipurpose room from 3:30-5:00.

The public is invited to attend the event.

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Memorial

Kelley crafts legislation to help first time homebuyers

Continued from Page 1A In front of the stage were reefs and flowers honoring the fallen heroes from Iowa and Jasper County. Randy Wagner read the right-of-way call of deceased and then Barrett took the podium once again.

“Today we remember by pausing to remember,” he said. “But I urge you to remember each veteran.”

He closed all speeches by reading a verse from a revised version of “America the Beautiful.”

Pals completed the service with another prayer before the ceremony was moved outdoors.

Outside of VFW Hall, the firing squad shot

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Alex Olp/Daily News Rev. Eldon Pals leads a prayer before the Memorial Day service at the Veterans of Foreign War building Monday.

three rounds in the air to solute all fallen veterans.

Following a bagpipe performance, the ceremony concluded at 10:40 a.m.

State Rep. Dan Kel-

ley (D-Newton) and many Jasper County residents came to the service Monday morning to show their respects.

The Memorial Day

service was sponsored by Jasper County Veterans Council.

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Alex Olp/Daily News The firing squad shot three rounds into the air outside of the Veterans of Foreign War building in Newton to honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day.

Beck’s Continued from Page 1A Colfax is in talks to annex the property — proposed for construction on what is currently an 80-acre farm field north of Interstate 80 and west of the Colfax Microtel Inn & Suites. The city would then accept

responsibility for the property tax abatement.

After the tax incentive expires, Becks will pay a full taxable base to the city.

Allen requested Monday that the supervisors amend its Tuesday regular meeting agenda to include a resolution to offer a $20,000 forgivable loan to Beck’s

Rogers Continued from Page 1A began an investigation in May 2014 when the victim was hospitalized.

Court records show that between December 2012 and December 2013, Rogers wrote 41 checks totaling more than $6,800

Hybrid and a second 0 percent interest, 5-year $20,000 loan to be used for initial development.

“This is only going to cost Jasper County $20,000 to get $15 million in taxable base.

That’s pretty good,” Allen said.

Allen said county support meant the project was able to seek

to herself. Between May 2013 and December 2013, Rogers allegedly wrote Sexton 14 checks totaling more than $1,800.

The victim’s mortgage and utility bills were not being paid during that time, according to court documents. Police also noted several checks were written after the victim was hospitalized, during which time the two wom-

matching funds from the state.

Beck’s intends to purchase the land by June with groundbreaking in August, Allen said. The company hopes to begin foundation work in September, and construction of the building in October with a tentative movein date of June 2016.

en were not allowed contact with him.

Rogers will be sentenced on July 15 at the Jasper County Courthouse. The Class D felony carries a maximum prison term of 5 years and fines ranging between $750 to $7,500.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext.

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DES MOINES — Rep. Dan Kelley of Newton was the lead legislator in shaping the “Iowa FirstT i m e Homebuyers Savings Account Kelley A c t ” t h a t passed the Iowa House earlier this month.

“This is a great opportunity for Iowans to invest in their future to save up for a home,” Kelley said. “Accounts can be established through participating lenders and allows a first time homebuyer to deduct from their income taxes.”

People can subtract up to $3,000 for a single filer or $6,000 for a couple from individual income taxes for contributions to the account.

In addition, an account holder may also subtract

the interest and earnings from the account holder’s first-time homebuyers account.

The account holder can use any money in the account for costs related to purchasing a principal residence. Eligible costs include the down payment and closing costs on a principal residence in Iowa. The account holder has 10 years after the year the account is first established to use the funds in the account.

The accounts can be established at any state or federally chartered bank, savings and loan, credit union or trust company.

The account must be an interest bearing savings account.

The bill is estimated to save taxpayers approximately $4.3 million annually once fully implemented. It would not allow accounts to be set up until Jan. 1, 2016.

This legislation will need to be considered by the Iowa Senate and signed by the Governor before taking affect.

Asphalt Continued from Page 1A The men were in the Sully area Thursday and south of Newton Friday.

If approached by the individuals, residents can contact the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office at 641792-5912.

Further details were not available by presstime Monday.

Contact Alex Olp at aolp@newtondailynews.com

Corrections The Newton Waterworks 2015 Consumer Confidence Report will be included only with the June 3 Jasper County Advertiser. It was incorrectly listed in the May 20 edition of the Newton Daily News.

The Newton City Band will perform at the Maytag Bowl on June 25. The date was omitted in the article that appeared in the May 19 Newton Daily News.

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Keeping Me on My Toes

The princesses have arrived

By Jamee A. Pierson Staff Writer

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To celebrate my daughter’s birthday, she had her first “friends” birthday party complete with 13 mini princesses and two helpful teenagers willing to play Cinderella and Belle. After weeks of planning and hours of decorating the time finally came to say a wish and a prayer that things ran smoothly and everyone had a good time.

Planning began with breaking down and asking my daughter what kind of party she wanted. I love planning parties and already had an idea in mind, but my mom said as a 4-year-old girl, she was old enough to have an opinion and that she did. Princess party was the choice, to no one’s surprise, and the planning began.

I had to narrow down the invite list and decided to go with family and some of the girls that are in her dance class. They are dancing to two Disney songs from “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin” so it seemed to fit. We also invited her cousins who are close in age.

I had an idea to get every little

girl a crown to wear and decided that would work great for an invitation. I found cupcake boxes that fit the crowns I picked up at Dollar Tree (what a steal!) and along with a crown shape invitations on glitter paper, they were ready to go.

I was more excited than my daughter to deliver the invites, and it didn’t disappoint. One little girl was so excited she put it on right away and told me her favorite princess, Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” in case you were wondering.

The party took place at my parents’ house, which has a large dinning room with a chandelier, perfect for the start of my princess castle decorations. I bought some tulle type material in blue and white and draped it from the chandelier to the corners of the room, adding silver stars and swirls hanging down. Cascades of paper streamers all through out the room transformed it to a little girls dream princess castle.

A former co-worker and amazing cake maker once again worked

her magic, and we had the perfect princess cake with sparkles and a tiara on top. It was the ideal centerpiece and was also very delicious.

After all decorations were hung and food was prepared, we were ready for the princesses. I had picked up Disney princess themed jewelry as a party favor for the girls and decided to have a scavenger hunt to find each piece.

Cinderella and Belle led the girls, following different colored balloons, to find treasures left by Elsa and her friends for each princess. The went out to the garden following Alice’s rabbit, to the basement to Snow White’s dwarfs mine and to the balcony in Rapunzel’s castle, collecting rings, bracelets and necklaces in their own purses.

After gathering all of their jewels the princesses came down to eat. We had princess pizzas, magic wands (pretzels with almond bark and sprinkles), grapes, apples, carrots, princess parfaits with blue jello, whipped topping and marshmallows and sugar rimmed prin-

cess punch. Are you feeling the theme?

When they wrapped up eating, we headed to open presents. I hadn’t really thought about opening presents but the event just naturally flowed into the living room where there was plenty of space for everyone. Many “ooo’s” and “awww’s” later we had finished the last gift and headed to fill up the parting candy bags before sending the princesses home.

Overall, I couldn’t have been more pleased and surprised at how well everything went. I did plan like crazy but that many little ones, most at their first non-family party, could lead to tantrums, tears or just about anything. The girls were great and moved from one thing to the next with ease. The whole party lasted a little over an hour and at the end, I had a very happy 4-year-old girl.

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Letters to the Editor

School district can’t justify reconfiguration Greg Forsyth Newton I attended the Newton school board meeting last week with the hopes of learning more about the proposed building realignment and how it affects our district’s current budget. I was encouraged to hear specific questions raised by two board members

Cemetery deserves more attention

Janine Johnson San Diego, Calif.

In Poweshiek Township in Jasper County, there is a cemetery called Sams. Everyone seems to know about Green Castle or McKeever Cemetery but no one seems to know about Sams Cemetery. It is located on North 47th Avenue West, West of West 126th Street North, near Mingo.

I have had the opportunity to visit Sams several times, and I am consistently saddened at its disrespectful and neglected condition. There are Civil War, World War I and World War II vets buried there. There are at least 10 children buried there

and one teacher (in open forum) about the lack of a detailed plan and time line. Although few details were provided, the board again voted 5-2 to adopt a plan to move forward with reconfiguration for the 2016-2017 school year.

In a time when our district is considering staff reductions and elimination of advanced programs to balance our current “budget crisis,” it makes no sense to me that we would move forward with the opening of ad-

ditional buildings. I desperately want to understand how our district can justify this reconfiguration, while enrollment in our district does not support it.

To be clear, when the time is right, I will support a public bond to build a new Berg complex. That being said, there has to be trust and consensus within our community that it is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, I do not see this board being able to lead us to this type of consensus.

who never made it to their first birthday. The cousin of our President Andrew Johnson is buried there. This cousin, Henderson Johnson, was the founder of Valeria, Iowa.

Benjamin Franklin has a famous quote: “You can tell a lot about a community by how they take care of their cemetery.”

How true.

This cemetery has trash, dead trees and only two thirds of the cemetery is mowed. Grave markers have been moved; probably by a mower, and never moved back to its rightful place. On a recent visit, I could not even get in the cemetery to pay my respect because of a gate that was wired shut with barb wire.

A few weeks ago, the elected trustees of Poweshiek Township

decided to do some upkeep at Sams. This is after, in my opinion, years of neglect. There is much left to do just to bring it a simple place of dignity to all who are buried there. So what is the responsibility of a community to their small country cemetery?

Do our vets deserve more than neglect and debris? Poweshiek Township residents, take a look at Sams. On this upcoming Memorial Day, step away from the hot dogs on the grill for a moment and remember what this important holiday is all about.

Take a drive and pay your respect to our vets, the children, and the 200 plus souls buried at Sams Cemetery. I don’t think this is what you want to represent your communities as so aptly described by Benjamin Franklin.

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One hundred and seventy bikers were arrested in Waco, Texas.

O f those arrested, 30 w e r e fat guys nicknamed “Tiny.”

Also a r r e s t - By Marc Dion ed were a couple “Gypsies,” several “Ray-Rays,” a “Buzzard,” a number of guys nicknamed “Porky,” “Killer,” “Spider,” and on an odd note, one guy whose nickname is “Beyonce.”

Police say sorting out the men’s nicknames is hard enough, but most of the bikers were by bailed out by extremely skinny white women called “Dallas Alice.”

No better than African-American street gangs, biker gangs, like all criminal organizations, attempt to wrap their essential worthlessness in a wide variety of clothing, symbols, handshakes and other juvenile garbage that becomes unattractive to real men when we turn 18, after which our life becomes serious in ways Tiny and the boys don’t understand.

Oh, and check the gang names. The Cossacks. The Bandidos. Is there are more laughable grasp for freedom and masculinity than those names? If I start a gang, I’m gonna call it “The Realtors.” Man, those guys are tough!

Out of the house at 5 a.m., showing houses, negotiating, slowly working their way into an early stress-induced grave.

Or maybe I’ll call it, “The Guys Who Have Five Kids with One Woman And They’re Married To Her.” Talk about tough guys, working, braiding their daughters’ hair when Mom isn’t there, working all day and driving to soccer game after

soccer game after soccer game. No bikes for this bunch. Minivans.

That’s how we roll, bro!

Meanwhile, comparisons to “white riots” and “black riots” are unavoidable in this matter, particularly if you’re stupid or a bigot, words that, come to think of it, are synonyms.

Questions. Did a police officer shoot an unarmed biker in the back? Did a police officer choke a biker BEFORE the riot started?

I’ve lived in working-class communities all my life and some of us become bikers the way some of us join churches that encourage dancing during the services and some of us become hugely enamored of karaoke.

We’ve all worked with “Tommy the Biker,” who toils on the loading dock and, other than the sleeveless denim jacket with “Baby Killers” across the back, is a pretty nice guy, although unlikely to move into management or even indoors.

He’ll do anything you ask him to, mostly because he has no choice.

His retirement plan is Social Security, and he makes $12 an hour, so don’t ask for too much.

He’s harmless. As are most of the bikers I’ve known and the ones that drift into criminality would do so if their “club” was centered around the workshop of the Honda Prius.

And that’s really all it is, criminality centered around a motorcycle, a thing, a manufactured item anyone can buy, but, if want to be somebody and you don’t really know how, you can buy a motorcycle, buy the clothes and, vroom, you’re a biker.

Tiny and the boys, they got suckered.

Marc Munroe Dion is a nationally syndicated columnist.

Dion’s book of his best 2014 columns, “Marc Dion: Volume I” is available for Nook and Kindle.

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Obituaries Darcy Ann Croson May 23, 2015 Darcy Ann Croson, 55, of Ames, died on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Mary Greely Medical Center in Ames.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, at Cornerstone Bible

Gregory Alan Williams May 23, 2015 Gregory Alan Williams, 50, of Oskaloosa died Saturday, May 23, 2015, doing what he loved, boating at Lake Rathbun.

He was born Nov. 18, 1964, in Des Moines, the son of Richard and Barbara Langford Williams.

He was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ at his personal savior at a young age. He graduated from Mormon Trail High School with the class of 1983. Following graduation he served in the United States Army.

Upon his discharge from the military he continued his education at Southwestern Commu-

Paul E. Brown May 21, 2015 Paul Edward Brown, 65, of Newton died on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his home.

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The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials in Darcy’s name to be used for veterans suffering from PTSD may be left at the church the day of the service or the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Darcy, the daughter of Brian and Janice (Gobeli) Croson, was born on April 13, 1960 in Ames. She grew up in Lisbon and Hampton, where she attended

the United Methodist Church. Darcy graduated from Hampton High School in 1978 and attended the Fashion Merchandising program at Ellsworth Community College. She later moved to Newton and most recently was living in Ames. Darcy loved her dogs, Spunky and Buddy, listening to music, but mostly she liked making friends, laughing and having fun.

Darcy is survived by her special friend, Doug Greiner of Ames; par-

ents, Brian and Janice Croson of North Carolina; sisters, Pam (Tom) Warwick of Coulter and Rhonda (Les) Hamblin of North Carolina; brother, Scott (Cristy) Croson of Pella; her seven nieces and nephews; and five great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents and her son, Private Benjamin Scott Croson of the 133rd Division of the Iowa National Guard in 2010.

nity College. In 1984 he was united in marriage to Tina Anderson. To this union two sons were born, Joe and Nick. Greg and Tina later divorced.

On May 30, 2001, Greg was united in marriage to Brenda Holub at Corydon. To this union two children were born, Cierra and Zach. Greg had a lifelong love of vehicles. Early on he worked at Goodyear in Des Moines. He later went to work as a technician at Gabus Ford in Des Moines. In 1988, he took a job as a technician at Noble Ford. In 1998, he was promoted to service manager at Noble. In 2003, he was promoted to his current position as the general manger of the Noble dealership in Newton.

He enjoyed working, especially remodeling rooms in the house, and woodworking. He loved being on the water with

his family and riding his Harley. He had recently completed his new “man cave/shop” and he treasured the time he spent with his children in the shop working on projects.

His family includes his wife Brenda Williams of Oskaloosa; four children, Joe Williams of San Diego, Calif., Nick (Nicole) Williams of Newton, Cierra Williams of Oskaloosa and Zach Williams of Oskaloosa; a granddaughter, Natalie Williams, and a grandchild on the way; his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Kevin Ewing of Knoxville; his father and stepmother, Richard and Karen Williams of Chariton; three brothers, Jeff Williams of Des Moines, Bryan (Laura) Williams of Chariton and Brad (Candy) Williams of Chariton; his father and mother in law, Buddy

and Eileen Holub of Oskaloosa; sisters-inlaw, Suzy (Scott) DeJong of Oskaloosa and Janet Waits of Newton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 3 p.m. in the Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa with the Rev. Bruce Wittern officiating.

Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin at the Central United Methodist Church on Thursday after 11 a.m. the family will be at the church on Thursday from noon until service time to greet friends and relatives.

Memorials may be made to the family.

service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, at the First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

The family will greet friends following the memorial service and burial at the American Legion, 1101 W. Fourth St. S. in Newton.

Memorials to the American Legion Post

111 may be left at the church on the morning of the service or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. Memorials may also be mailed to the funeral home please add, Attn: Brown Family on the envelope.

Those left to honor Paul’s memory are his daughter, Nichole Brown of Warner Robins, Geor-

gia; sister, Joy (Gary) Unruh of Emporia, Kansas; his twin nieces, Melanie (Terry) Waters and her children, Matthew and Marcus of Allen, Kansas and Cynthia (Matt) Gehring and her daughter, Tanya of Olpe, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beth in 2013; and his brother, Jay Brown.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• 12 Women of the Bible women’s study will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House, 721 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Newton, for lunch and a program titled “How We Made the Gyrofoam” by Tom Hoover. Anyone interested in the program or in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest for lunch. For information or to make a reservation for lunch, call Margie Criswell at 641-521-9482. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

• Overcoming Emotions that Destroy will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

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

• CAA Youth Sculpture Project will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton, to help design and create a sculpture for the CAA grounds. For more information, email Karen King at king50208@ hotmail.com or call Linda Klepinger at 641-5213554.

• Bike Night with Cody Hicks will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Greencastle Tavern in Mingo.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will begin at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Breaking Free women’s study will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah House in Newton.

• Wine Down will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Van Wijk Winery, 802 Fourth St. in Sully.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • A 17-year-old juvenile is charged with reckless driving after authorities were called to the 1000 block of South Fifth Avenue West at 9:34 p.m. Thursday.

The juvenile was found driving speeds in excess of 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. When he approached a stop sign there was a slight turn and he realized too late having the

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Wednesday. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Robert C. Ringe, 50, of Newton, is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled him over at the intersection of East 11th Street South and South Fifth Avenue East at 5:30 p.m. May 19. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Wife wants out of marriage to join the woman she loves DEAR ABBY: I’m a 48-yearold woman. I have known I was gay since I was 14. No one knows because I never acted on it until I met “Bob,” my current common-law husband of 25 years. I fell in love with his sister, “Janelle,” back then. We kissed a few times and fell deeply in love, but because we didn’t want to hurt Bob, we ended what we had.

Bob and I raised my son, who is being married this year. Through all these years my feelings and Janelle’s have never changed. We love each other and want the chance to be together that we were denied back then.

I have given Bob 25 faithful years.

I love him, but I am not in love with him. We are like two ships passing in the night. He has a temper and is vindictive. I want out of this relationship to be with his sister. I have asked her to marry me, and she agreed. We don’t want to hurt Bob, but we love each other. Please advise me how to tell my husband I want out and want to be with his sister. — WANTS OUT BACK EAST DEAR WANTS OUT: Considering that Bob has a temper and can be vindictive, I suggest you do it in stages. The first is to tell him that you are not happy in the marriage and haven’t been for a long time. Depending upon your talent as an actress for the last quarter-century, he may or may not be surprised.

Then it will be time to tell him that you have known for a long time that you were more attracted to women than to men. Because you can’t predict how he will react, do it in the presence of someone else — but NOT Janelle.

Because there can be legal ramifications regarding a common-law marriage, you should discuss this with a lawyer before telling Bob you want a divorce. Only after you have left him and several months have

elapsed should you and his sister let it be known that you plan to have a life together. I say that because vindictive people with nasty tempers can be violent.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are in our 50s and have legal custody of three of our grandchildren, who are between the ages of 3 and 8 years old.

We have been raising them since birth.

My wife is nearing the end of her battle with cancer. My family — my mother, siblings and son — keep asking me what I’m going to do when my wife passes away. They say they know people who would adopt the children.

I don’t wish to be nasty, but I need to let them know that I am able to take care of my grandchildren.

Can you please tell me how to tell my family that I can raise my grandchildren without hurting their feelings like they have hurt mine when they mention adoption? — HURT GRANDFATHER IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR HURT: Yes, the words to use are: “When you say that to me, it hurts me deeply, so please don’t say it again. I will raise these children just as I always have, and I do not plan to ever turn them over to strangers.” Period.

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DUBUQUE — Authorities say two people have been injured following an all-terrain vehicle crash in Dubuque.

The Dubuque County Sheriff ’s Office says a 23-year-old man was operating the ATV Saturday when he lost control and the vehicle flipped over. The department says the ATV was traveling at high speeds prior to the crash. A 51-year-old passenger in the ATV suffered several broken bones and was sent to a local hospital. The driver injured his right ankle.

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BELLE PLAINE — Train traffic is expected to be halted near Belle Plaine in eastern Iowa on Monday for repairs to a track damaged by a derailment.

Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis says the train traffic through the area was to be stopped around 6 a.m. and resume about 12 hours later. The other track at the scene was reopened on Sunday morning.

Twenty-three cars derailed late Friday night as the 125-car train headed from Nebraska to Illinois. The derailment cause is being investigated.

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WATERLOO — Several American Red Cross offices in eastern Iowa will be consolidating to reduce costs, but the nonprofit says it is not cutting jobs or services.

The agency will close its Marshalltown office and move to a smaller Waterloo office. Pami Erickson is executive director of the south and eastern Iowa chapter of the Red Cross. She says the chapter will actually add one job as part of the changes.

DUBUQUE — Officials say there’s evidence a black bear has traveled into Dubuque.

Nate Johnson with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says tracks found behind a home on the south side of the city belong to a black bear weighing between 100 and 200 pounds. Police say a bear sighting was reported Monday morning.

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5 Authorities recover body of man after boat capsizes

BURLINGTON — Authorities say they’ve recovered the body of a man whose boat capsized under a roller dam on the Mississippi River near Burlington.

The state Department of Natural Resources says the body of 33-year-old Christopher Corson was found Monday morning, a day after the boat he was on capsized. A search for him had been underway.

—The Associated Press

Jasper County K-9 unit assists in drug seizure

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 unit assisted in executing a drug search warrant Thursday where more than five grams of methamphetamine was seized along with other illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Rick Langstraat, 49, of Leighton is charged with possession of

with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of meth, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, two counts of failing to affix a drug tax stamp and possession of a firearm as a felon after authorities searched his property at 1176 Old Highway 92 in Leighton, according to a police report.

The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force along with the Mahaska County Sheriff ’s Office and Oskaloosa Police Department were also on the scene. Langstraat was taken to the Mahaska County Jail and is awaiting his initial appearance.

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

15-year-old dies after being hit by baseball in Minnesota The Associated Press BEMIDJI, Minn.

— Police say a 15-yearold baseball player has died after being struck by a ball in the northern Minnesota city of Bemidji.

The president of the

Bemidji Youth Baseball League, Bruce Dahlin, said that Zacharie Schaubhut lived in Des Moines, but was living with his grandparents for the summer so he could play baseball in Bemidji.

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Police say the incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bemidji High School baseball field.

Police say Zacharie was pitching and was struck by a ball that a batter hit. He died later at a hospital.

Alex Olp/Daily News Benjamin Magama rests a bundle of flowers on a grave at the Wittemberg Cemetery on Memorial Day.

Funeral service set for Omaha officer killed in line of duty OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The body of Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco will be laid to rest Tuesday after a funeral in Omaha and

burial services in Council Bluffs.

Orozco was shot to death Wednesday by a fugitive who was fatally wounded by another

officer. Orozco was 29.

She lived in Council Bluffs and was a native of nearby Walnut, Iowa.

The funeral is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

Missing mural a mystery to those who remember Iowa school The Associated Press SIOUX CITY — Some people who remember the old Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Sioux City still wonder what happened to a vibrant mural that once graced the building.

The artwork titled “Patriotic Mural” was created by Oglala Lakota artist Arthur Amiotte, and it was unveiled

at the school in February 1966. It went into storage at some point and disappeared under unknown circumstances, according to Sioux City School District spokeswoman Alison Benson. She said the district tries to move notable artworks from older schools that close down.

The building was torn down in 2005, to make way for the new Irving Elemen-

tary School. Contents of the old middle school were sold at auction, but the mural never turned up.

Paul Lammers, who taught at Woodrow Wilson in the 1960s and 1970s, said he’s sure the mural wasn’t discarded.

“We’ve all looked for it.

I am sure it didn’t go to the dump. Somebody has got it, somewhere,” he said.

Amiotte, now 73, began

his teaching career in 1964 at Woodrow Wilson. He is regarded as an influential artist who depicts Lakota life in the northern Plains. He lives in Custer, South Dakota.

The mural depicted the Sioux City neighborhood where the school was located.

Amiotte asked about the mural in 2009, during a visit to the Betty Strong Encounter Center in Sioux City, which

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Margo Chesebro taught English and Spanish at Woodrow Wilson. She recalls an attempt to retrieve the mural from storage and place it back in the school.

But it was gone.

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Now, where they put it or why, I don’t know,” she said.

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Iowa schools in wait and see mode as budget debate drags on The Associated Press DES MOINES — As budget talks drag on in the state Capitol, educators are stuck in a holding pattern waiting to find out how much new funding is coming to K-12 education.

Just how long they’ll hold is anyone’s guess.

School funding has been a central point of conflict throughout the legislative session, with the Democratic-led Senate seeking to provide

more new dollars than the Republican-controlled House for the 2015-2016 academic year. Lawmakers have still not reached a compromise on this or on an overall budget.

Daily expense payments for lawmakers ended May 1, but they cannot adjourn until they reach a budget deal for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Many lawmakers didn’t report to the Capitol during the past week, as legislative leaders tried to negotiate. Democratic Senate Majority Leader

Mike Gronstal and Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen said Thursday they were making progress, but had no agreement to report.

“We feel that we have made progress,” Gronstal said. “We are not there yet, but we made real progress and think we’re coming closer together.”

School district leaders described the situation as frustrating. Paul Gausman, superintendent of the Sioux City Community School District, said his district removed about

20 instructional assistant jobs from its payroll as it waits for word about additional money.

He is also fearful lawmakers ultimately could end up providing no new money for schools.

“It does appear that this is going on long enough that if we don’t get to some resolution, the very worst case scenario could become reality,” said Gausman.

David Benson, superintendent for the Cedar Rapids Community School District, said the impasse has forced his district to keep about 30 teaching jobs on

hold. It’s also delayed efforts to schedule high school classes because it’s unclear what staffing will be available for what classes.

He noted that school funding is supposed to be set more than a year before the start of each new academic calendar.

“The reason the state law contemplates that education (funding) should be set early is to avoid this kind of turmoil in the education environment and to make education a state priority, not the last priority,” he said.

Ex-Iowa fire chief gets suspended sentence for lying The Associated Press LOGAN — A former Missouri Valley fire chief accused of lying to police about his credentials and the steps he was taking to investigate two suspected arsons has been given a suspended 30-day jail sentence.

Johnnie Walker pleaded guilty to providing false information to authorities. In return, prosecutors dropped a charge of interfering with official acts.

Walker was also ordered Friday to pay $120 in court costs.

Walker resigned from his post as chief of the Missouri Valley

volunteer department after he was arrested in March following fires at two vacant houses.

Missouri Valley Police Chief Ed Murray said Walker told him he was a certified arson investigator when he was not. Murray also said Walker told him he had taken samples from the scene of one of the fires to a crime lab in Ames when he had not.

“There’s not even a lab in Ames to test it,” testified state arson investigator John Ticer.

“That was our first clue he was not telling the truth.”

In an interview with the newspaper on Friday, Walker admitted lying

about taking samples to an Ames lab. Regarding his claim that he was a certified arson investigator, Walker said he had taken arson investigation classes and thought he was qualified to investigate fires. He said he had done such investigations in the past.

Murray said he has no evidence that Walker had anything to do with setting the fires.

Coty Cates, 19, of Missouri Valley has pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree arson in connection with one of the fires. He received a suspended fine of $1,000 and was ordered to pay restitution to the owner.

Proposed Sioux City pork plant OK’d for $13M in tax breaks The Associated Press SIOUX CITY — A state board has approved $13.2 million worth of tax incentives for a proposed $264 million pork processing plant in Sioux City.

The plant is a joint venture between Merriam, Kansas-based Seaboard Foods and St. Joseph, Missouri-based Triumph Foods and will provide at least 1,100 jobs.

On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved an incentive

package that includes $7.6 million in job-creation tax credits over a 10-year period, $2.3 million in investment tax credits and $3.2 million in refunds of sales and use tax on construction materials.

The latter two incentives are through the state’s High Quality Job Creation Program, which requires new or expanding employers to meet certain wage and benefit thresholds.

More than 200 of the jobs at the proposed plant would qualify for that program.

The starting wage for the 902 production jobs would be around $15 per hour, and salaries for the 208 management and administrative positions would average $53,000 per year.

The 600,000-squarefoot plant, with the capacity to slaughter 3 million hogs per year, will be built on a 250acre site in the city’s Bridgeport West Industrial Park. Grading is scheduled to begin this fall, with completion anticipated for late 2017.

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File Photo A Fort-Dodge based program is working to proive beds for children in need after agencies reported a huge need for low-income families who have children sleepin on floors.

Program working to provide beds for Iowa children

By Brandon L. Summers The Messenger

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ORT DODGE — The United Way of Greater Fort Dodge’s Bridging the Gap program is working to provide beds for children who need them.

“We heard from our partner agencies that there was a huge need for low-income families for beds for their kids,” said Randy Kuhlman, United Way chief executive officer. “Our No. 1 priority when we heard that, because our focus is so much on youth, was addressing that whole issue with kids sleeping on floors.”

The need in the community was greater than anticipated.

“Four years ago, we started a bed drive thinking, maybe we can get 20, 25 beds and that might solve the problem,” Kuhlman said.

“Four years later, we’ve

now gotten 550 kids off floors with beds.”

In total, that is about 10 beds per week that have been distributed.

There is still a waiting list for beds, Kuhlman said.

“It’s a problem we’ve attacked and done a good job with that, but there’s still a need out there and we’re addressing that,” he said.

Many referrals come from city and area schools.

“When a child is sleeping on the floor, they’re not getting a good night’s sleep obviously. They’re coming to school tired, and when they’re tired they’re not ready to learn to their full capability,” Kuhlman said. “Not only is it the humanitarian thing to do, but it’s also tied to education.”

A bed and furniture donation drive is planned for June 13, with its location yet to be determined.

“We’re getting low on beds, as well as other types of furniture that families can use,” Kuhlman said.

One item that is badly needed is dressers, Kuhlman said.

“We are finding that a lot of kids, even if they have a bed, their clothes are just stacked on the floor because they don’t have a dresser,” he said.

“That’s even been a bigger challenge than the beds have been. People tend to keep their dressers, because they use them for storage and what have you.”

Bridging the Gap’s volunteers are willing to collect the donations from people’s homes, and take them to the program’s warehouse.

Other furniture is also accepted, as well as household items.

“Some of these families literally have nothing, or very little,” Kuhlman said. “We call it a re-homing program.”

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Harlow named Top Finalist for National American Miss Iowa Newton Daily News Faith Harlow, 14, daughter of Steve and Kelly Harlow, of Newton, was selected as a Top Finalist in the National American Miss Iowa Pageant held May 2-3 at the Ramada

Convention Center in Waterloo. The National American Miss pageants are for girls ages 4-18 and have five different age divisions.

Harlow participated in the Junior Teen age division, along with 89 other young la-

dies across the state of Iowa.

Her competitions included personal introduction, interview, formal wear, actress, casual wear modeling and top model. Harlow was selected as a Top 30 Finalist and was awarded third runner up in

Red Cross urges summer blood and platelet donations to prevent seasonal shortage Newton Daily News The American Red Cross urges donors to choose their day to give hope to patients in need by donating blood or platelets during the “100 days of summer. 100 days of hope.” campaign, officially sponsored by Suburban Propane.

Summer vacations and travel can contribute to less availability for people to give blood or platelets. In a spring survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors, nearly 90 percent indicated plans to take vacations this summer.

However, patients don’t get a summer holiday or vacation from needing lifesaving blood.

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Sperry woman plucks four-, five- and six-leaf clovers SPERRY — Step outside, find the nearest patch of lawn and look around for a four-leaf clover.

Good luck. The chance of finding one is 1 in 10,000, according to statistics from Penn State University reported at the data analysis website Minitab.com. Looking for a five-leaf clover? The odds jump to 1 in 1 million.

Renee Baker of Sperry recently had luck to spare.

Standing on the deck of the home she shares with her husband, Rick, and their four dogs, she spied what looked like a four-leaf clover in the adjacent lawn. She wasn’t looking for it, but there it was.

And her luck wasn’t over. Renee had found six more four-leaf clovers, one with five leaves and another with six.

“The story goes like this...,” she said.

It all started with the gift of a piece of glass art in the shape of a four-leaf clover accompanied by the words of an old Irish blessing.

Baker said the piece was purchased from Law’s Jewelry in Burlington, and she had it for several years.

But there was someone who needed it more — Matt Clover, a friend from nearby Mediapolis who is battling cancer. Baker said she hoped to find a similar piece, but after her efforts came up short, she opted to give him hers instead and replace it with a real, four-leaf clover of her own.

Her first find, the smallest of them all, was that clover.

Rick Baker had been talking on the phone with his cousin,

his home and suffered life-threatening injuries.

He spent 20 days in the intensive care unit and received many blood transfusions. Traub said that she now knows the importance of giving blood and makes a point to donate in honor of her father at the Suburban Propane headquarter blood drives.

Her story is just one of many reasons Suburban Propane continues to advocate for blood and platelet donations to the Red Cross.

“Suburban Propane is the steadfast conduit to mobilize its employees, customers and community leaders nationally to support the Red Cross and the blood needs of communities we serve across the United States,” Donna M. Morrissey, director of national partnerships for the Red Cross Biomedical Services, said.

“Through the unwavering commitment of Suburban Propane, the lifesaving blood and platelet donations made to the Red Cross may help families stay together, patients recover and people survive.”

Kent Baker, who lives in California working on movie sets and was feeling uneasy about an upcoming on-location shoot in the Middle East. Renee Baker offered to send him her new clover for luck, but he declined and said she should keep it.

So she set out into the yard to find him one of his own. Her eye settled on one and then another and another. Finding a five-leave clover followed.

Each of them might as well have been jumping up and down or holding signs, as obvious as they were. If only the morels had been so accommodating.

“I didn’t find any mushrooms this year,” Baker said, “but I did find four-, five- and six-leaf clovers.”

“There’s probably more of them,” Rick Baker added, surveying the lush green of their front lawn, “but how are you going to tell?”

Lucky as she was in her finds, the streak didn’t extend to the Powerball ticket the Bakers purchased.

Or to their chance in the Community Basket drawing at Community Field in Burlington.

Nor did any rub off on Rick Baker, who didn’t find even one clover with more than the usual three leaves.

But that’s OK, said the couple, who have worked together 30 years at the Wal-Mart Warehouse in Mount Pleasant.

“The luck,” Rick Baker said, speaking of his cousin and their friend, “is to keep these two people safe.”

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Graduation Continued from Page 1A “When we leave today, the path is up to us,” Prendergast said. “Our education provides us with a strong foundation, and it is now up to us to decide what we want to do with the framework. I challenge you to take steps that will someday allow you to do what you have always wanted to do. Find your passion whether it be coaching, teaching, writing, researching, serving, whatever it may be — and do it to the best of your ability every single day.”

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www.newtondailynews.com | Tuesday | May 26, 2015 dictorians in the class of 177 students who graduated.

Before the presentation of diplomas, Peters stood at the podium again and thanked the graduates for a great year.

“I witnessed from this class more than most witness in a lifetime. Thank you class of 2015 for never being good enough,” Peters said. “Thanks for putting others’ feelings before your own and thanks for making NHS one of the most remarkable schools in the state of Iowa.”

After the whole class walked across the stage, graduates flipped their tassels and tossed their caps in the air.

Jesse Cochran took the podium and addressed his peers.

“Each one of us has a skill, talent and knowledge that’s superior to someone else,” Cochran said. “This ability you might not even realize yet. We have potential to do so much. The only limits that we have are the ones that we chose to believe in.”

He went on to explain and provide advice to his fellow classmates.

“By realizing our potential and achieving it, we transition from a melancholy, uneventful life to a happy fulfilling life,” he said. “The difference between exceptional and mediocre is the drive we get towards the end.”

Both Prendergast and Cochran were among seven vale-

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Education Moore graduates from Concordia University SEWARD, Neb. — Ian Alton Moore, of Newton, received his bachelor of arts degree from Concordia on May 9.

Concordia University, Nebraska awarded degrees to 316 graduates in May 2015.

Van Rees receives academic honors, diploma from Mount Mercy CEDAR RAPIDS — Tara Van Rees, of Lynnville, received her bachelor of science in nursing, Summa Cum Laude from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held May 17 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.

Van Rees also was awarded into the Kappa Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing for outstanding achievement at Mount Mercy University during its annual spring honors convocation.

Vos receives college academic scholarship ORANGE CITY — Mikayla Vos, of Reasnor, is among 64 students who received academic honors recently at Northwestern College in Orange City.

Vos is a junior with a major in music at Northwestern College and the daughter of Meldon and Eloise Vos. She is a recipient of the Dr. Rodney Jiskoot Organ Scholarship.

Northwestern College is a Christian college of more than 1,200 students.

Alex Olp/Daily News Senior class president Jesse Cochran gives his speech in front of his fellow classmates Sunday at Newton High’s graduation.

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Mathison-Bowie graduates from Macalester College ST. PAUL, Minn. — Isaac Mathison-Bowie, the son of Tiare Mathison of Seattle, Wash. and Stephen Bowie of Waunakee, Wisc., graduated from Macalester during a ceremony held on campus on May 16.

Mathison-Bowie received a liberal arts degree in religious studies and media and cultural studies. Mathison-Bowie is a graduate of Newton High School.

His honors program included scopophiliacs and media and cultural studies.

Macalester College President Brian Rosenberg presented diplomas to 443 graduating seniors. The ceremony also featured an academic procession led by the Macalester Pipe Band, flag bearers representing 34 countries of the 62 graduating international seniors plus the U.S. and U.N. flags, and faculty in academic robes.

NHS to host Retirement Reception Wednesday Newton High School’s class of 2015 throw their caps in the air at the end of the ceremony.

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Harris captures Class 4A 110-m hurdle state title NHS’s Coen is eighth in 1,500, Kalkhoff earns shot put medal

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — “Hey, Deonne, you going to win the race?”

“That’s the plan.”

Deonne Harris’s plan was spot on Saturday — the top spot. The Newton High senior won the final 110-meter high hurdle race of his high school track career.

Harris flew over the 10 hurdles on a perfect afternoon at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. His plan was to win and win he did. Harris captured the Iowa Class 4A state championship in the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.63 seconds.

“Everyone always ask me if I’m going to win and I always tell that’s the plan,” Harris said following Saturday’s race. “It’s amazing. It’s an amazing feeling to be a state champion. I’ve worked so hard for this.”

Harris was swarmed by television cameras and reporters following his win.

He never stopped smiling.

Harris was the only 2014 state finalist returning in the Class 4A state final of the 110-meter high hurdles. He has been the top-ranked high

hurdler in 4A almost all season. He didn’t have the top time coming out of district meets last week.

Harris didn’t even have the top time going into the finals. He won his preliminary heat Friday in 14.83 seconds.

“It wasn’t my best race, but I was focused on winning it to get the finals. I was going to do anything I needed to to win it,” Harris said Friday afternoon.

Harris watched Nick Wessels, a junior from Waukee, post a preliminary heat winning time of 14.62.

“I had a great race today. I was so worked up about today. Yesterday after he (Wessels) ran a 14.62 to my 14.83 in preliminaries, I went ‘oh, no,’” Harris said. “Once I got down there today, I told myself it was the last race of the year, and it’s what I’ve been working for, and I’m not going to get nervous.”

Harris said he began running hurdles in seventh grade and just got better at them, winning the middle school state hurdle championship. As freshman, Harris was turning in strong times.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Not going to be denied in his final race of his high school career, Newton High senior Deonne Harris has the lead on Waukee junior Nick Wessels in Saturday’s Class 4A 110-meter high hurdle state final. Harris won the state championship in 14.63 seconds with Wessels in second at 14.83 seconds in the 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Golf Girls’ Regionals Class 4A Region 2 at Newton, 10 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Class 1A Region 3 at Marengo, 10 a.m.

Soccer Pella Christian at Newton girls, Varsity 6:30 p.m., JV 8 p.m.

Chariton at PCM, 7 p.m.

Class 2A Substate 7 PCM boys at Newton, 4:30 p.m.

Softball Marshalltown at Newton, 7 p.m.

Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Gilbert at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

Nevada at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Greene County, 6:30 p.m.

Baseball Newton at Marshalltown, 7 p.m.

Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Gilbert at CMB, 7:30 p.m.

Nevada at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Greene County, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Baseball Boone at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Iowa Valley, 5 p.m.

CMB at Nevada, 7:30 p.m.

Greene County at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

South Hamilton at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

Softball Lynnville-Sully at Iowa Valley, 5 p.m.

CMB at Nevada, 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Greene County, 7:30 p.m.

South Hamilton at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Soccer Class 2A Substate 7 Newton or PCM boys at Knoxville, 6 p.m.

Baseball Newton at Chariton Colo-NESCO at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Softball Pella at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Oskaloosa at CMB, 5:30 p.m.

Grandview Christian at Colfax-Mingo, 7:30 p.m.

PCM boys golf season concludes at district meet

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DIKE — The Prairie City-Monroe boys golf team will not be making a return trip to the state golf meet next weekend.

The Mustangs struggled through Fox Ridge Golf Course on Friday, shooting a 350 and finishing in seventh place of a seven-team field.

Senior Chase Keuning shot an 86 to lead the Mustangs in his final high school golf tournament, while junior Reid Jenkins carded an 87. Sophomore Ryan Hill (88) and senior Wade Hill (89) had the final two counting scores, while freshmen Dayton Boell (94) and Braden Phifer (99) had non-counting scores.

South Winneshiek won the meet with a 318 and Waterloo Columbus Catholic also advanced to the state meet with a 320. South Hardin was third with a 325, Aplington-Parkersburg was fourth with a 326 and Hampton-Dumont shot a 343 in fifth. Finishing two shots ahead of PCM was Saint Ansgar.

Logan Schweinefus of South Winneshiek was the meet medalist with a 2-under-par 70.

Reid Maiers of Columbus Catholic was runner-up with a 74.

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Photo finishes give CMB boys two silvers

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Enduring one heartbreaking photo finish at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships is hard enough.

But Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Bryce Kemp had to do it twice.

After anchoring the Raiders’ shuttle hurdle relay team to a silver medal by .03 seconds, Kemp ran side-by-side with West Burlington-Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith for most of the Class 2A 110-meter high hurdle final and both crossed in 14.86 seconds. The win, however, was given to Smith by the slightest of margins, 14.851 to 14.856.

In the 2A boys shuttle hurdle relay, CMB’s foursome of Kyle Cather, Brady Stover, Joey Nissen and Kemp settled for second despite smashing the school record with a time of 57.52 seconds.

The Raiders led most of the way, but Camanche got a fantastic anchor leg from Thomas Brantley to propel the Indians to the win in 57.49.

“They ran their butts off, and I tried my hardest but that Camanche kid had too good of a finish,” Kemp said.

“We wanted to come out first.

Brantley closed well. He had a great race.”

For Kemp, it ends a stellar high school career. The future Division I football player won the 110 high hurdles as a sophomore and was runner-up in 2014 and 2015. He also picked up multiple state medals in the shuttle hurdle and long jump.

The narrow losses will hurt for a while, but Kemp will eventually be able to reflect on what he accomplished.

“I had a great high school career. It’s over now,” Kemp said. “My friends and I will have a lot of memories to talk about. It’s time to turn my focus to football now.”

Nissen and Kemp were both part of last year’s seventh-place finish in the shut-

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Brady Stover, back, and Bryce Kemp share a hug after learning they took second in the Class 2A boys shuttle hurdle relay at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships on Saturday. The Raiders ran a school-record time of 57.52 seconds but lost the race by .03 seconds.

tle hurdle. The Raiders barely missed out on qualifying for the Drake Relays and had the fastest times in both the 2A state qualifiers (58.21) and in Thursday’s preliminaries (58.49).

“We lost two guys from that team so we weren’t sure where we going to be this year,” Nissen said. “We had two guys really step up and help us. We were hoping to win it this year, but they ran well and we ran a second faster than normal. We did get a medal, and that’s all that really matters.”

Cather, Stover and Nissen put CMB out in front with only Kemp to go. That usually means the Raiders will come out on top, but Brantley’s improbable final leg caught the Baxter senior at the line.

Kemp, though, thought he still had the win.

“I didn’t expect him to chase me down. I thought I got him at the finish but I guess not,” Kemp said.

It was a busy weekend for

the Raiders.

Junior Hunter Gunderson returned home with a state meet medal as he placed seventh in the 2A boys high jump.

But it wasn’t the finish that Gunderson was most happy with, it was the personal-best leap of 6 feet, 3 inches that gave him the biggest smile.

“I don’t even know what place I got,” Gunderson said after he was eliminated from the high jump. “I am just happy that I got 6-3. I had more adrenaline today than normal. I think that helped get me to the mark.”

Prairie City-Monroe senior Skyler Koder also competed in the high jump.

His best mark was 5-11 and he placed 21st overall. Winning the event with a jump of 6-11 was West Burlington-Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino.

Smith of West Burlington-Notre Dame didn’t only defeat Kemp over the weekend. He also won the 2A boys 400 hurdles in 52.64.

Running in that event with Smith was Cather. The Raider senior was 19th overall as he crossed the line in 57.01.

Clayton Weltha made his second and final appearance at state in the discus.

Unfortunately, Weltha didn’t have his best, finishing 19th with a throw of 142-6.

Tristen Wirfs of Mount Vernon won the event with a throw of 167-3.

Wirfs was a runner-up at Mount Vernon’s state qualifier but threw 12 feet further to claim the win.

Weltha was unhappy with his effort. But he finished the season at the state meet after beginning it with academic issues.

“I wasn’t pushing hard enough. Maybe I was a little scared. I don’t know. I only gave great effort on the final throw,” said Weltha, whose best throw of the season would have netted him seventh place.

“Being a conference champion was nice. I gave it a good run.

“I ruined a lot of chances that I would have had though when I couldn’t throw the first part of the season. You get what you deserve and that’s what I deserved.”

Kemp ran faster in the finals Saturday then he did when he won the title in 2013.

Friday, Kemp entered the finals with the third-best time from the preliminaries.

Brantley had the best qualifying time but settled for third in the finals. Smith was .08 seconds faster than Kemp in the preliminaries.

CMB finished eighth in the team race with 23 points.

West Burlington/Notre Dame claimed the championship in dominant fashion. It scored 107 points and was nearly 50 points ahead of runner-up Kingsley-Pierson/Woodury Central (58).

Albia won a trophy, too, finishing third with 43 points.

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Raider girls end season with two state medals

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — It has been MacKenzie Schmitz’s goal since her freshman year to win a medal at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships.

She was forced to watch her teammates at the state meet as a sophomore because of a knee injury and then last year, then Schmitz’s relay teams left Drake Stadium without any hardware during her junior campaign.

Schmitz had two final chances to bring back medals Saturday when she teamed up with fellow senior Maddy Poage and juniors Bridget Hurley and Toni Spencer in the 4x100-meter relay and the sprint medley relay.

The foursome already knew Saturday they were leaving with at least one medal after sneaking into the finals of the 4x100 on Friday with the eighth and final qualifying time.

But that wasn’t enough. The Raiders wanted more.

Coming into the meet with a top-five time, CMB took sixth in the sprint medley relay to nab a second medal and then finished off the day by moving all the way up to fourth in the 4x100 relay.

For Schmitz, it was a strong finish to a bumpy track career.

“It’s always been my goal to earn a state medal and I have had to wait until my senior year to do it,” Schmitz said. “It’s exciting, and we also broke the school record at the same time.”

The foursome already had the school’s sprint medley relay record but set a new mark when Hurley’s anchor leg

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter junior Bridget Hurley, right, hands the baton to senior MacKenzie Schmitz during the 4x100-meter relay this weekend at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium. The duo teamed up with Toni Spencer and Maddy Poage to take fourth in the event and the foursome also was sixth in the sprint medley relay.

stopped the clock in 1 minute, 52.58 seconds.

Des Moines Christian was .09 seconds faster to keep CMB out of the top five, but all four runners were excited about capturing another medal on the weekend.

“It’s my fourth time running on this track, and I don’t think we could go out any better,” Poage said. “We get to bring home two medals, and I got to run with three amazing girls. I wouldn’t want to run with anybody else.”

Saint Ansgar won the sprint medley relay with a time of 1:48.20.

The Raiders expected to medal in the sprint medley.

But coming in as the 24th and final qualifying team in the 4x100, they had a goal of just not finishing last and setting a new personal record.

They accomplished that and so much more.

The foursome advanced to Saturday’s final by grabbing the final qualifying spot in 51.42.

Already meeting expectations,

Poage and the rest of the Raiders tried to climb even further to the top.

“We weren’t sure if we were going to even make state,” said Poage, a two-time state qualifier. “We were on the bubble and didn’t run close to our best time at districts. Coming into the meet last, we didn’t have a lot of expectations except not to get last. We wanted to run a PR, but we came in here and conquered and moved up a lot of spots.”

The Raiders moved all the way up to fourth in the finals, running another personal-best time of 51.33.

“We didn’t see this coming.

We were happy to qualify for state again, but to finish fourth is super amazing,” Spencer said. “I know it means a lot to the seniors.”

For Schmitz, it meant a lot to just be able to run one last time on the blue oval.

“Having to watch my sophomore year was tough. But I was able to get here twice and this year we got a medal so I guess you could say last year was just a warm up,” Schmitz said. “We ran our two best times of the season here. I never thought track was one of my favorite sports, but I think it is now. It’s going to be a little sad not to be able to run anymore.”

Clarinda won the 4x100 with a time of 50.44. Osage was next at 50.76 followed by Roland-Story in 50.82.

CMB freshman Brianda Bane also competed in her first state meet Friday.

Bane finished 22nd in the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:13.32.

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Sports Hawk girls’ relays win1A state medals

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Four girls worked in quick rhythm not once but three times on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium Friday and Saturday. They set two school records, came within a fraction of a third, and earned three Class 1A state medals in relays.

Junior Kasiah Ehresman, senior Madison Rasmusson and sophomores Makenzy Rozendaal and Brenna Lanser turned in the top performance of the 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships for Lynnville-Sully.

It came Friday in the 1A 4x200-meter relay race.

The foursome won the second of three final heats in a school-record time of 1 minute, 43.21 seconds. While celebrating, the four watched the final heat race.

“Slow down,” Rozendaal said, watching the final leg of the final heat race. All four looked to the scoreboard for the times. Hudson 1:46.27, Central Lyon 1:48.83, then it hit them — they were third at state.

“This is amazing,” Rasmusson said.

But the four weren’t done. They ran in the

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Hugs were the norm for Lynnville-Sully’s, from left, Madison Rasmusson, Kasiah Ehresman, Brenna Lanser and Makenzy Rozendaal Friday and Saturday at the 2015 state track meet. The four combined to win three relay medals for the Hawks.

4x100 relay preliminaries Friday, running their fastest time of the season, 52.18 seconds. Following six of the 24 qualified teams being disqualified during the preliminaries, the Hawks were fifth and going to Saturday’s final.

They came back Saturday to the Blue Oval and claimed two more state medals.

Ehresman to Rozendaal to Lanser to Rasmusson went the Hawks in Saturday morning’s sprint medley. They broke their own school record with a 1:54.07 to win the heat.

There were two more heats to run and another wait for the Hawk foursome.

One more time the

four were on the track Saturday claiming the fifthplace medal in 51.97 seconds. The Lynnville-Sully 4x100 record is 51.87.

Sage Ehresman, a junior, captured a fifth-place medal also Saturday. Sage Ehresman earned a place in the 1A boys’ 100-meter dash finals. He posted a time of 11.77 seconds in the final Saturday.

“I was nervous. It was my first individual event final at state,” Ehresman said. “I’ll take that time considering we were running into the wind. It feels really good to win a state medal as an individual.”

Ehresman combined with sophomore Caden Dunsbergen, junior Noah

Engle and senior Noah Zystra in qualifying for state in the 4x100 relay.

In Friday’s preliminaries, the foursome put together their best time, 45.81 seconds, finishing 17th.

Sophomore Lizzy Van Manen made her second state appearance in the 1A girls’ discus Friday. She earned the seventh-place medal with a throw of 113 feet, 5 inches. It was the best she’s thrown since April.

“It feels pretty good to get another state medal, but I was hoping to do a little better than last year (6th),” Van Manen said.

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Tigerhawks compete strong at state

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Colfax-Mingo’s Blake Summy runs in the 1A 4x400 preliminaries at state Friday. The Tigerhawks ran a season’s best time but did not make the finals.

DES MOINES — Colfax-Mingo’s state track meet qualifiers did not bring home medals, but they did have a successful run in the three-day 2015 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium.

Concluding the Tigerhawk competition at state was sophomore Dakota Hostetter running in the Class 1A 1,500-meter race Saturday on Drake’s Blue Oval.

She just missed out on a medal, finishing ninth in 5 minutes. 9.69 seconds.

“I came in ranked 23rd, so my goal was just to not get last,” Hostetter said following the race.

“I was really nervous coming in.

As the race went on, I just tried to tell myself that I could catch some of the runners in front of me. I definitely reached my goal.”

Newton Continued from Page 1B “I was the fastest freshman in Iowa then I got hurt. I wasn’t anywhere near the seniors in hurdles that year, but I was leading my class,” Harris said. “As a sophomore, I got here at state and had my eyes opened. That’s when I set the goal of becoming a state champion.”

Harris began working hard as a junior. He won his first district championship in the 110 hurdles, reaching the state meet again. He made the finals and was the only junior in the field, finishing sixth.

Then came November 2014.

“The first week of November I began 15-minute runs to get my lungs built back up, going from football condition to track condition. Then I worked the stairs — running stairs every day. I did sets for a minute straight, up and down,” Harris said. “I didn’t begin working with hurdles until January.”

Harris said they worked on form and technique, setting goals, meeting goals and setting new goals.

“This week had been the hardest. (Coach Mike) Castings just kept making me do stuff. I listened to him and did what he asked. I love him to death,” Harris said.

When asked what makes him a good high school hurdler and now a 4A state champion, Harris said, “My attitude and my passion for the sport. I love to run the hurdles. My attitude is about

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Going strong at the end for the eighth-place medal is Newton’s Grace Coen in the 4A 1,500 at Saturday’s state track meet.

confidence in myself. I’ve worked hard and I believe I’m going to beat anyone I go up against, but I respect all of the guys I race. I’m going to run as hard as I can to win the race.

“This is great,” Harris said, still smiling.

Newton High’s junior Grace Coen had a disappointing run in the 4A 800 earlier Saturday. Coen came back on the track for the 1,500 and claimed the eighthplace medal in 4 minutes, 46.24 seconds. She was 11th in the 800 at 2:19.03.

“Nothing at state has gone as planned this year,” Coen said.

“It’s hard to come back from an injury and do well. I’m happy to end it with getting eighth. That’s really great.”

Hostetter combined with juniors Jessica Albright, McKinzie Tjaden and freshman Ries Wilson in the 1A distance medley relay race at state Friday. The Tigerhawk girls were 12th in 4:26.43.

Wilson cleared the opening height of 4 feet, 9 inches in the 1A girls’ high jump Friday. She wasn’t able to move up and finished 18th.

For the Tigerhawk boys, a junior quartet posted a season’s best time of 3:33.72 in the 4x400 relay preliminaries Friday. Blake Summy, Gabe Simpson, Andreas Juul and Jake Lietz went into the state meet seeded 23rd and left 13th, but did not make the finals.

“That’s the fifth-best time in school history. We’ll return five of the six runners/alternates from that team,” said Matt Barkalow, Colfax-Mingo boys’ head coach.

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Coen was running in the chase pack the first two laps and had moved to 10th with two laps to go.

“I just tried to kick it in. I just had it in my head ‘pump your arms Grace and go,’” Coen said of the final sprint to the finish line in the 1,500.

“In the 800, it was a nicely planned race, I just didn’t have enough to execute the plan.”

Coen competed in the 3,000 meters Thursday and said she just had an off day in that race.

She also anchored the Cardinals’ 4x400 relay in Friday’s preliminaries. She combined with junior Sydney Jenkins, freshman Alexis Stout and senior Hailey Coy for a time of 4:11.96, which was 24th.

“I think we were all tired from the day. I’m so proud of my team for running their hardest. It’s tough at state and we did our best in the race,” Coen said.

Also on Friday, Jenkins and Coy opened the day with juniors Leela Spencer and Alex Hutchinson running the 4A distance medley race. The Newton foursome finished 20th in 4:24.95.

On Friday, Newton High senior Sarah Kalkhoff picked up her second 2015 state meet medal. She placed sixth in the 4A shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 5 inches.

Harris ran in the 4A 400 hurdle finals Friday, finishing 23rd in 1:00.25.

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JOHNSTON — Newton High’s girls knew they had a tough task going in to the Class 2A team tennis regional Saturday. The Cardinals faced top-ranked Des Moines Roosevelt, which hadn’t lost a dual all season.

The Cardinals didn’t win a game in the five singles matches, losing to the Roughriders 5-0.

Roosevelt senior Mary Hill defeated Newton sophomore Megan Pressgrove, 6-0, 6-0. Newton

junior Sierra Griffith lost 6-0, 6-0 to sophomore Alex Kozlowksi.

Freshman Eren Sagun beat Newton junior Kate Wyre, 6-0, 6-0.

Roosevelt senior Meera Prasad posted a 6-0, 6-0 decision of sophomore Katherine Thorpe.

Newton freshman Bethany Baumgartner lost 6-0, 6-0 to sophomore Shivani Kumaresan.

Newton finished 5-5 in duals in the regular season.

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Cardinal boys lose to Cubs in shootout

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Shootouts are not user friendly for Newton High’s Cardinal boys.

In the final regular-season game Friday at H.A. Lynn Stadium, the Cardinals came up short for the fourth time in shootouts. They lost 3-2 to Nevada as the Cubs planted four penalty kicks in the net to the Cardinals two during the shootout.

“We have no luck in penalty kick shootouts,” said Sackda Viravong, Newton head coach.

“We beat ourselves in this one. Basically, we are our own worst enemy.”

Following a scoreless first half, the Cardinals broke through when Duncan Lee took a pass from Josh Ventling and scored. The Cubs came back with goals from Marcus Castillo and Johordan Ritter to take a 2-1 lead.

Ventling put in the equalizer on a penalty kick. The teams remained tied 2-2 through the rest of regulation and two overtime periods.

The Cubs hit four penalty kicks in the

shootout. Newton got just two past Nevada goalkeeper A.J. Strottman.

“We didn’t move well — with or without the ball — and we had no rhythm to our game. We took too many touches on the ball and made a lot of mental mistakes,” Viravong said.

Grant Davidson had two saves in the game as the Cardinal goalkeeper.

The Cardinals had 12 shots on goal and had six corner kicks.

The Cardinal junior varsity won its final game of the season, 4-0, against Nevada.

Newton’s varsity finished the regular season 8-10 overall and 2-4 in Little Hawkeye Conference play.

The Cardinals open Class 2A Substate 7 play Tuesday at home.

Newton hosts Prairie City-Monroe’s Mustangs (0-13) at 4:30 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

The winner plays Knoxville at 6 p.m. Thursday at Knoxville. The substate final is at noon Saturday at Norwalk.

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No. 10 Newton girls power past Boone

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BOONE — Coming off a disappointing loss at Norwalk earlier in the week, Newton High’s Cardinal girls had things going again at the expense of host Boone Friday.

The Class 2A 10thranked Cardinals rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Toreadors (1-13). Newton led 5-0 by halftime.

“We’ve been working on improving our transitional game when moving up the field. Our passing was absolutely phenomenal against Boone,” said Abby Lamont, Newton head coach.

“The girls executed well in preparation for regional play.”

Newton improved to 12-4 overall. The Cardinals have one more regular-season game before moving into Class 2A Region 4 action June 2.

The Cardinals take a 1-4 Little Hawkeye Conference record into Tuesday’s home finale against Pella Christian.

The varsity game begins at 6:30 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium with the

junior varsity game following.

In the game at Boone, six players scored for Newton. Ryanne Rausch pushed her season goal total to 31 with a hat trick — three goals.

Rausch sits fifth in the state in scoring and second in Class 2A, one behind Elyse Huber of Burlington.

Anna Forsyth had two goals, one came on a penalty kick. Kaytlin Ahn and Victoria Jordan each had two goals. Scoring one goal each were Macy Leonard and Taylor Moon. Rylie Udelhoven and Forsyth each were credited with two assists.

Ashlee Freese and Addy Blom shared goalkeeping duties for Newton. Freese had five saves and allowed the one goal

by Boone’s Ruby Elliot.

Blom made two saves.

Newton put 34 shots on goal in the game.

Boone goalkeeper Abbie Lee made 21 saves.

Newton’s junior varsity notched a 1-0 victory against Boone.

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Public Notices CITY OF KELLOGG MAY 20, 2015 Kellogg City Council met in special session on May 20, 2015 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinshaw Council members presiding. present: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons, and Hinshaw.

Mayor Pro Tem Hinshaw opened the Public Hearing to appoint Council members and Mayor to Council fill the vacancies. members discussed the interest in the positions. Following the discussion Aldrich nominated Rick Avery to fill Leavens Council seat until December 31, 2015.

Motion was seconded by Frymoyer. Roll Call Vote, Ayes: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons, and Hinshaw. Nays: None.

Mayor Pro Tem Hinshaw agreed to accept the position as Mayor to fill the remainder of Van Waardhuizen term. Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Aldrich to appoint Tenny Hinshaw for the position of Mayor. Roll Call Ayes: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons. Nays: None.

With Council member Hinshaw seat becoming vacant.

Gene Whisenand being in attendance volunteered for the Council seat.

Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Aldrich to nominate Gene Whisenand to fill the council seat of Tenny Hinshaw until December 31, 2015.

Roll Call: Ayes: Frymoyer, Nays: Aldrich, and Parsons.

None.

Public hearing was closed.

A seconded public hearing was opened for the first reading or Ordinance 2015-1 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CODE OR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, IOWA” BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Kellogg, Iowa, that: SECTION 1.

Pursuant to published notice and following public hearing on the 20th day of May, 2015, so required by Section 362.3 and 380.8, Code of Iowa, there is hereby adopted by the City of Kellogg, Iowa, the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, IOWA” SECTION 2. All the provision of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, IOWA” shall be in force and effect on and after the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts thereof in force on the effective date of this ordinance are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance except as hereinafter provided.

SECTION 4.

The repeal provided for in the proceeding section of this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any contract or right established or accruing before the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall such repeal affect any ordinance or promising or resolution guaranteeing the payment of money by the City or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of said City or any evidence of said City's indebtedness or any contract or obligation assumed by said City: no shall said repeal affect the administrative ordinance or resolution of the Council not in conflict or inconsistent with the provision of “THE CODE OR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, IOWA”; nor shall it affect the following ordinances specifically URBAN saved from repeal: RENEWAL ORDINANCE NO. 95-5,96-1,97-1,98,1. VACATION OF STREETS AND ALLEYS: 106,97-2,97-4,2003-1,20091,2013-1, nor shall it affect any other right or franchise conferred by any ordinance or resolution of the Council or any other person or corporation; not shall it affect any ordinance naming, relocating or establishing, vacating any street or public way, whether temporary or permanent; nor shall it affect any ordinance amending the official zoning map, building lines, establishing establishing and changing grades, or dedicating property for public use; nor shall it affect any suit or other prosecution, proceeding pending or any judgment rendered on or prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 5.

There were no ordinances passed subsequent to the preparation of this code or prior to adoption of this code.

SECTION 6. An official copy of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, adopted by this IOWA,” ordinance, including a certificate of the City Clerk as to its adoption and the effective date, is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be kept available for public inspection.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall furnish a copy of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, IOWA,” TO THE Judicial Magistrates serving the City of Kellogg.

Motion by Parsons and seconded

by Frymoyer to accept the first reading of ordinance 2015-1.

Roll Call: Ayes: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons and Hinshaw.

Nay: None.

Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Parsons to suspend the rules for the seconded reading or ordinance 2015-1.

Roll Call: Ayes: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons and Hinshaw.

Nays: None Motion by Aldrich and seconded

by Parsons to suspend the rules for the third reading of ordinance Roll Call: Ayes: 2015-1.

Frymoyer, Aldrich, Parsons and Hinshaw. Nays: None.

Motion by Frymoyer and seconded by Aldrich to accept 2015-1 AN Ordinance ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KELLOGG, IOWA” This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after the publication of this ordinance, as required by law. Roll Call: Frymoyer, Aldrich, Ayes: Parsons and Hinshaw.

Nays: None.

Passed by the City Council of the City of Kellogg, Iowa, this 20th day of May, 2015. and Motion by Frymoyer seconded by Aldrich to adjourn.

Passed unanimously.

Shirley Schippers Clerk Tenny Hinshaw Mayor Pro Tem May 26

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. SHULER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036682 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MICHAEL R. SHULER, Deceased, who died on or about April 4, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of May, 2015, 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 this 13th day of May, 2015.

Richard J. Shuler Administrator of the Estate 9055 E 128th St N Kellogg, IA 50135 Lillian A. Shuler Administrator of the Estate 9055 E 128th St N Kellogg, IA 50135 Address Douglas W. Beals, Attorney for the Administrator Moore, McKibben, Goodman & Lorenz, LLP P.O. Box 618 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Address Date of second publication 2nd day of June, 2015 Probate Code Section 230 May 26 & June 2 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILE POWERS, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036687 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LUCILE POWERS, Deceased, who died on or about April 30, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of May 2015, the last will and testament of LUCILE POWERS, deceased, bearing date of the 15th day of September 2010, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Barbara J. Powers 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 date of the second the 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 20th day of May 2015.

Hilary J. Mastio, ICIS PIN No: AT0009928 Attorney for executor CALDWELL, BRIERLY, CHALUPA & NUZUM, PLLC 211 First Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208 Barbara J. Powers, Executor of estate 12727 Sunflower Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323-2377 Date of second publication 2nd day of June, 2015 May 26 & June 2

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FOR SALE

14 ft Aluminum boat and trailer. Johnson 6 HP gas motor bow mount Minkota foot controlled and hand controlled trolling motors.

Depth and fish finder, swivel seats, hand crank bow mount anchor. $1300 OBO. 641-792-0378. If no answer, leave a message

2 MEN'S short sleeve knit shirts- blue stripe & solid green, size L $5. each, 31 stamping blocks, assorted sizes $10., 12” crystal basket $10., Lego's- Toy Story $10., 1968 Triher produce scale with 2 extra weights $45., Fenton powder blue bell $10., powder blue duck $5., white opalescent shoe $5. 792-8017.

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AUTOMOTIVE

CHAIN LINK fence, 6' x 70' long $45. Chain link fence 6' x 65' length $35. 641521-6680.

FOR SALE: 9 various PFD (life jackets) from $40 each down to $5 each. 641-7925216.

CRAFTSMAN MITRE saw, scroll saw & circular saw, $80. for all three, variety of sanders, price varies. 641363-4510.

ROUND DINING room table and four chairs. Chairs are solid oak with leather padded seats, very nice. $125. for the set. Located near Baxter. 641-3634287.

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

HULL POTTERY duck $20., replica cistern pump $45., Lonaberger baskets2000 Mini Berry $15., 1992 medium market with plastic & fabric liner $20., 1993 Inavgural with fabric liner $15., 1950's items, tube repair kit with patches, shaving jar with soap, Watkins cold cream jar, Skrip Ink bottle $5. each. 641-2757600.

MAYTAG SIDE-BY-SIDE almond refrigerator w/Ice maker $175, Whirlpool self-cleaning almond electric stove $125, Whirlpool white washer & XL dryer 9 years old $375, Sharp Carousel microwave w/oak stand $50.00 - All great condition -U-Haul - Cash Only - 641-521-9160 or 641-259-2916.

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1987 LINCOLN Town car, no rust, 4 door, miles 115 thousand, been in a shed, asking $5000. 515-4780452.

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

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

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

DIRT DEVIL pressure flex 1800 power washer $35., Werner 20 ft. extension ladder $50., Keller 8 ft. wooden step ladder $40., AT&T desk phone with 2 wireless handsets $30., handsaws $10., heavyduty extension cord $10.

641-275-9130.

DOUBLE BED complete $100. or make offer, desk lamp 2 18" floures tube 14"high $5.,"Christ in Geth" framed 31 x 25 $5., small wood handle purse with 4 changeable covers $5.

Phone 792-6879 DRESSER WITH mirror & desk with bookshelf. Black. $50. each. 641-521-5911.

FLEX-STEEL DAVENPORT. excellent condition, $75.00. 792-2227

LARGE STYROFOAM Pillsbury Dough Boy with stand, was a store display.

3 ft. tall. $25. Window air, 5000 BTU, worked last year, but just needs a cleaning. $45. 5 or 6 old wood handle saws. Some are ornate, also old cross cut saw blade, has no handles, but all would be decorative. $25 for all or will sell separate. 641-792-4664.

LEFT SIDE only, step tube for a 2014 Chevy four door pickup. $250.00 or OBO 641-521-9875.

POKEMON OMEGA Ruby & Alpha Sapphire strategy guide $15., Pokemon X & Y strategy guide $13., Pokemon X & Y Pokedex book $15., 8GB Eclipse MP3 & video player $15.

All prices Firm. 641-7927310.

POKER CHIP set (approx.

300 chips) $15. Used tire P225/60/R16 (Dayton Quadra Le) $30. Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $40 for set.

SCHWINN 215P recumbent bike. Cost $400. will sell for $75. 641-521-2441.

1993, 28' Holiday Rambler, travel trailer bumper hitch, has new tires, asking $5,000. 515-669-4966.

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

2007 YAMAHA 650, VStar custom, 1 owner, 800 miles, like new. $4,500. or OBO. 641-521-8868.

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1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport. 183,000 miles.

No A/C. $2000. 641-7923683

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2001 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Dually pickup- 4 wheel drive. 5.9L Cummins Diesel with trailer tow package, airride bags, gooseneck ball and electric brake controller. Fully loaded, very well maintained and garaged, complete with a sno way 9' V-Plow with a new cutting blade.

One Owner- non smoking unit 135,000 miles. $20,000.00. 641-792-4332

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EMPLOYMENT

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Firefighter/EMT City of Newton The City of Newton is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. Requirement to apply: Iowa EMT-Basic Certification or Nationally Registered EMT-Basic. Firefighter I and EMT-Paramedic preferred. The department will require Paramedic (EMT-P) and Haz Mat Technician level certification within two years of appointment. The hiring process may include, but is not limited to, a written exam, physical ability test, an oral interview and a background investigation. Excellent pay and benefit package!

Application packets are available at: Newton Fire Department 410 S 2nd Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-3347 Or online @ newtongov.org Applications must be returned to above address by 4:30pm on 06/19/15. EO/AA Employer

We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

Homemaker Position ( 2 /3 Dietary/ 1/3 Activities) Full Time and some weekends Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to: Brenda Colvin, Administrator Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 E-mail bcolvin@elimcare.org www.elimcare.org Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. *Drug Free Workplace

110 N 5th Ave W, Newton

2002 GRAY, extended cab Chevy Silverado. Fully loaded with towing package, leather, heated seats, automatic seats, mirrors, etc. 207k miles and some very minor dents/scratches. Engine runs perfect.

Recently fully detailed and new battery. $7,000 OBO. Contact Cody if interested at 515-681-1373

2014 6X12 trailer, used once, rear drop door, side door, top vent, v front, finished inside. $2300. or OBO. 1-352-687-1885.

Inside Sales Account Executive

The Newton Daily News and Jasper County Advertiser have an exciting opportunity for a talented and energetic person to join our advertising department as a full-time inside sales account executive. Our ever-growing advertising mediums include the Newton Daily News, newtondailynews.com, Jasper County Advertiser, Jasper County Tribune, and Prairie City News.

If you have an interest in media and sales and are looking to build your career, this might be the opportunity you are looking for.

Duties Include: securing advertising commitments, placing classified ads, serving walk-in customers, and fielding phone inquiries.

The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude, friendly presence, basic computer and typing skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and possess a solid work ethic.

You must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

2014 Arctic Cat ATV XL550. Only 71 miles. Includes 3k lb winch, rare tungsten metallic color. Always stored indoors. Cost $11,200 new.

Asking $7,800. 641-990-9369

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

This is a full-time sales position that does offer benefits including health, dental and 401k plan.

Please send resume to:

Jeff Holschuh, Advertising Director 200 1st Ave E, P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA 50208 or email to: jholschuh@newtondailynews.com EOE • Skilled Iowa Employer

United States Department of Agriculture

Permanent Program Technician The Jasper County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Newton, Iowa is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position. The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial.

The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www. usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number IA-2015-0016.

Applications will be accepted starting May 15, 2015 through the closing date of June 5, 2015.

Questions regarding the position can be directed Randall Nelson, at 641-792-5019 or emailed to Randall.nelson@ia.usda.gov.

Applications MUST BE submitted online at www.usajobs.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of June 5, 2015.

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jasper County FSA Office 709 1st Ave W Newton, IA 50208 641.792.5019 FAX 855.211.4016 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

In the Classifieds

Astrograph

Contrary to what children believe, saying “no” isn’t unkind.

We can’t all get what we want all the time, and if we could, the world would be a horrible place to live. Drawing boundaries isn’t about restricting or dominating others; it’s about honoring your own spirit. Such are the themes while the busy Virgo moon lays down some rules.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 26). James Carville said, “The best time to plant an oak tree was 25 years ago. The second best time is today.” You’ll seize your moments to lay down your legacy. Compassion will guide your choices this sum-

mer. You’ll create, make more money and grow your family.

September and January bring a call to adventure. Scorpio and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 17, 30, 28 and 19.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Those close to you will sense how you’re feeling. Then again, so will complete strangers, and perhaps with even more accuracy. If influencing others is on the agenda, be sure to put yourself in a terrific mood before you leave the house.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

There’s a chant inside you, a mantra repeated from morning

to night, waxing and waning in intensity throughout the day.

This inside talk is not necessarily true. Challenge it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

When you reach out in joy and curiosity, life meets you with enthusiasm and inclusiveness.

You don’t require the people you meet to delight you, but they will anyway!

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

The work you do today to accept your thoughts and manage your expectations will lead to your next leap in emotional maturity. It is said that the strong master others, but the powerful master themselves.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Neutrality is not negativity. Don’t

confuse the two. Someone’s neutral feelings toward you could turn positive with a smile and a kind word. Try that before you assume a person doesn’t like you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Do birds change their tune? Sure, they do it all the time in their efforts to communicate clearly to one another. You’ll change your tune, too. It’s not duplicitous; it’s accommodating.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

The things that seem like tiny coincidences are not. They are evidence of your role in a larger web of consciousness. When what you think of materializes in some funny way, it’s a wink from the universe to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Your social icebreaker will be a joke that’s self-deprecating, but only slightly. Go too far with that, and it seems disingenuous.

Tonight, what’s fun is also good for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Crushes are not only for schoolgirls. They’re for anyone who’s ever been infected by someone’s person and gotten carried away with the impression in spite of themselves.

Someone’s crushing on you now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can always reinvent yourself, but it’s more difficult in familiar settings. That’s why the new environment today is an opportunity not to be

missed!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ve been an angel before.

Remember when you appeared at the right time to help someone? You’ll be an angel again as you stay aware of your environment and respond accordingly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

There’s no need to swim upstream right now. There’s a time to find your inner salmon, but this isn’t it. You’re not being called back to the shore where you were born, so float along today.

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PCM’s Peter ends high school career with 1,500-m state championship

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Rachel Peter can’t believe what she sees on the results board Saturday after winning the girls Class 2A 1,500-meter run at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium. Peter’s winning time was clocked at a new personal-best and new school-record 4:48.29.

Mustangs’ 4x400 team takes fifth, three others finish top 10

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — The Prairie City-Monroe girls’ track and field team used an inspirational speech from a former Mustang to propel it to a pair of medals Saturday at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships.

But no one expected Kendra Versendaal’s speech to lead to a state championship. Especially senior Rachel Peter.

But when Peter was making her final two laps around the blue oval Saturday, the speech is all she was thinking about.

“She won the title 18 years ago and didn’t think she could win either,” Peter said. “She told us anyone can win it.

They are just people, too. We have all worked really hard.

So I just went for it, and the hard work paid off.”

The hard work transformed into an individual state title and a new school record.

Peter knocked 11 seconds off her previous personal-best time as she finished her championship run in 4 minutes, 48.29 seconds Saturday.

Peter is the school’s third female individual state champion and the first since Emily Schippers won the 400 hurdles in 2004.

“It’s crazy where people can go. I barely qualified for state my freshman year. It’s going to take me awhile to realize that I am state champion,” Peter said. “I just wanted to medal. That’s all I wanted.”

She did that and so much more.

And her teammates fed off the victory in the 4x400 relay later that day.

The Mustangs didn’t come in with a ton of expectations

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe’s 4x400-meter relay team celebrates after running its best time of the season and placing fifth at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships on Saturday at Drake Stadium.

The foursome includes (from left) Jayci Vos, Rachel Peter, Rachel Stafford and Ashley Van Gorp.

in the event but snuck into the finals with the eighth and final qualifying spot on Friday.

The foursome of junior Ashley Van Gorp, sophomore Jayci Vos, Peter and sophomore Rachel Stafford qualified with a 4:07.64, edging Underwood’s 4:07.93.

Then on Saturday, the group moved up three spots to finish with a fifth-place medal.

PCM coach Bridget Martin moved Peter to the anchor leg in the finals and the group ran its fastest time of the year in 4:05.04, which was .72 seconds off the current school record.

“I think the motivation behind us running so well was because we all still had plenty of adrenaline from

Mustangs Continued from Page 2B and dished out two assists to help North Polk win its fourth straight match Friday.

Sydnee Wrage also scored a goal and Riley Murphy had two assists for the Comets. North Polk also got three saves in goal from Madisson Weiss as the Comets improved to 14-2 this season and 4-1 in Heart of Iowa Con-

Rachel’s championship run,” said Stafford, who was moved to the third leg in the finals. “(Versendaal’s) speech also motivated us all. We just all thought that we could do it.”

Peter had only run on the 4x400 relay four times prior to Saturday’s final. It turned out to be the right move for Martin.

“I love these girls. We wanted to PR and we knew that we worked hard for it and we really wanted to do well,” Van Gorp said. “Watching Rachel win that race, we just thought that anything can happen.”

Van Gorp, Vos and Stafford were all busy over the weekend, too.

The 4x200 relay team of Vos, junior Emily Hugen, Van Gorp and senior Mackenzie

ference play.

Kennah Walters put PCM up 1-0 early in the match as she scored off a nice pass from McKinzie Tjaden.

The Mustangs (6-10) trailed 5-1 at halftime but rallied to 5-3 following goals from Abby Waddell and Jessica Albright and assists from Albright and Tjaden.

Smith finished off the North Polk win with her final goal to make it 6-3.

Smith has 26 goals this year, which ranks seventh in the state and 4th in

Clarke ended up one spot off a medal in ninth. The foursome stopped the clock in 1:47.44, coming in .32 seconds behind Heart of Iowa Conference rival Roland-Story for the eighth and final medal spot.

Vos endured another ninth-place finish Friday in the 400 hurdles.

Vos won the first heat in 1:07.07 and was still the leader after two heats, but every runner in heat three was faster and that pushed her to ninth.

“I just tried to run my hardest. I wanted to win my heat,” said the sophomore who was fifth last year in the event.

“There’s always next year.”

The Mustangs also ran in the 4x100, sprint medley and distance medley relays.

PCM was 10th in the 4x100 preliminaries on Friday

Class 1A. The Mustangs host Chariton (6-6) at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The postseason begins at 7 p.m. Friday as PCM travels to Tama to face South Tama County (0-17) in 2A Region 7 play.

BOYS North Polk 6, PCM 0 ALLEMAN — Eric Fourez and Matthew Turk each scored two goals and Turk added an assists as the Comets kept the Mustangs winless on the season.

as it finished in 51.56. That group included Vos, Hugen, Van Gorp and Clarke.

The distance medley team of Clarke, Hugen, Van Gorp and Stafford was 19th in 4:23.28. And that was .49 seconds off an 11-year-old school record.

“Even though we got 19th, it was still fun,” Hugen said.

“It’s awesome to hear your name called when you come down the front stretch.”

The sprint medley relay garnered a 21st-place finish in 1:55.71. That foursome was sophomore Tatum Schnug, Hugen, Clarke and Stafford.

“I got hurt in the 4x400 at districts last year so I only go to run in one of the three events I helped us qualify in at state,” Stafford said. “I was just really thirsty to get back here and do it again. No matter how you do it, it’s an amazing experience.”

Peter, who was 11th in the 3,000 on Thursday, paced herself on the first two laps of the 1,500. She stayed around the fifth position through one lap and dropped all the way back to eighth with two laps to go.

With about 600 meters remaining, Peter made her move, grabbed the lead with exactly one lap to go and the four-time state qualifier never looked back.

“I didn’t want to get out too fast like I did in the 3,000 so I held back a little bit,” Peter said. “But with two laps to go I just went for it.”

Versendaal was the first PCM girls’ individual state champion. She won the race in 1997 and her previous school record was 4:54.60.

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

Jacob Golbuff had three saves and netted a win in goal for the hosts.

North Polk is now 5-13 on the year and 2-2 in HOIC play.

PCM drops to 0-13 overall and 0-3 in league play.

The Mustangs began postseason play Tuesday at Newton. Action from H.A. Lynn Field begins at 4:30 p.m.

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