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Zach Johnson/Daily NewsThe annual Pink Nose/Blue Toes 5K run started off in record fashion with the lowest temperature in event’s history at 14 degrees with 24 mile per hour winds. The overall winner of the race was Robyn Friedman. “I thought the event went really well, especially with the frigid temperatures, which was a record low for the event,” event coordinator Leisa Zylstra said. The proceeds from the event went to the obstetrics department at Skiff Medical Center.

Neuropathologists disagree on child’s cause of deathBy Bob Eschliman

Daily News Editor

Editor’s Note: The content of this article is based largely on the testimony of medical experts who were involved in or reviewed Kaiden Olea’s autopsy. It will be disturbing to some readers.

The jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Joseph Olea heard from two neu-ropathologists Friday who gave very dif-ferent medical opinions regarding what caused the death of Olea’s 6-month-old son a little more than two years ago.

Neuropathologists are medical doctors who study disease and disorders of nervous system tissue.

First, Dr. Patricia Kirby, who teaches neuropathology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, testified on the state’s behalf. Later, they heard from Dr. Zhongxue Hua, an assistant professor of pathology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, N.Y., who testified on the defense’s behalf.

Hua testified out of order due a sched-uling conflict. The state has not yet rested

its case against Olea.Kirby testified as to her credentials, not-

ing she is board certified as a neuropathol-ogist in both her native South Africa and in the United Kingdom. She has been at UIHC since 1996 and is contracted with the State Medical Examiner’s Office as a consulting neuropathologist.

She testified she received Kaiden’s brain and spinal cord from the State Medical Examiner’s Office about two weeks after

Dept. of Corrections identifies inmates involved in Sully

Truck Wash incidentBy Daily News Staff

On Friday afternoon, Iowa Department of Corrections Deputy Director Fred Scaletta identified two Newton Correctional Re-lease Center inmates who were injured while working at the Sully Truck Wash Company during a Tuesday incident.

Justin Hurdel, 36, was found unconscious and transported by ambulance to Skiff Medi-cal Center in Newton. Shortly thereafter, he was transferred to University of Iowa Hospi-tals and Clinics.

Hurdel was held under observation until his discharge Thursday. He returned to the minimum-security Newton CRC.

Willie Mercer, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported by Wallace Family Funeral Home to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny where an au-topsy has been ordered. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

The incident remains under investigation by the Sully Fire Department.

Local man sentenced in Des Moines meth

investigationBy Daily News Staff

DES MOINES — A Newton man was among 10 individuals sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges

Following the execution of multiple search and arrest warrants in December 2012, 10 individuals — including Danny Lee Isem-inger, 54, of Newton — were charged in the Southern District of Iowa with conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of metham-phetamine and other substantive drug of-fenses. All 10 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and were sen-tenced by U.S. District Judge John A. Jarvey on Thursday and Friday. The sentences are as follows:

Bishop seeking re-election as treasurerBy Daily News Staff

Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bish-op announced Friday he will be seeking re-election to his current position.

“Over the past eight years, we have worked hard to ensure that the highest level of customer service has been main-tained,” Bishop said. “We have moved up to the third highest number of driver’s license renewals in county operated stations in the state. The re-organization of our motor vehi-cle and driver’s license departments has created an average turn around time of less than 15 minutes.”

Bishop also noticed many other cus-tomer-based changes have been imple-

mented during his time as county trea-surer, including:

• Streamlined office setup• Online tax payments• Online and in office credit/debit/e-

check payment system• Expanded monthly tax payment

plan• Touch screen driver’s license testing• Moved towards becoming a Paper-

less office• Computerized tax sale• Expanded online property tax in-

formation• Saturday office hours“Each of these changes has either

increased revenues or lowered expenses, which creates a direct savings to the tax-payers of Jasper County,” Bishop said. “If re-elected, I pledge to continue the same level of service and dedication. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your treasurer. I hope to have the op-portunity to continue to serve the citi-zens of Jasper County in the future.”

County Assessor to provide tax credit recommendations to supervisorsBy Ty Rushing

Daily News Staff Writer

On Tuesday, Jasper County Assessor John Deegan will give the Jasper County Board of Supervisors his list of properties that should and shouldn’t receive the Business Property Tax Credit.

According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, the Business Property Tax Credit is part of the overall 2013 property tax reform bill that was enacted by the Iowa Legislature and signed by Gov. Terry Branstad. The credit is applied toward prop-erty tax due on the 2013 property assessment and is payable in the fall of 2014 and the spring of

2015.Jan. 15 marked the

last day that Iowans could apply for credit.

Six Jasper County businesses/families ap-plication for the credit were disallowed by Deegan, including four Aterra properties. Ater-ra previously challenged the assessor’s office in 2009 claiming its prop-erties were assessed for more than their actual value.

In January 2009, it filed an appeal with Jas-per County Board of Reviews, which ruled in favor of the assessor’s office. This was followed up by a September 2009 appeal to the Iowa Prop-erty Assessment Appeal Board.

Aterra also lost that

appeal as well and the IPAAB ruled that it supported the January 2009 decision from the county on the matter. In its decision, IPAAB stated that:

“In the opinion of the Appeal Board, the evidence does not sup-port the claim that the properties assessed for more than the value authorized by Iowa Code section 441.21. We therefore affirm the assessment of (At-erra properties) as de-termined by the Jasper County Board of Re-view as of Jan. 1, 2009.”

Staff writer Ty Rushing may be contacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 426, or at trushing@newtondailynews.com.

Man arrested for child endangerment in Monroe

By Daily News Staff

Twenty-six-year-old Jesse Lucas Abner of Knoxville was charged with child endanger-ment and operating while intoxicated after police found his son walking along Highway 14 on Tuesday night.

At about 7:20 p.m., Marion County sher-iff ’s deputies and Monroe police were alerted to a report of a child walking alone along the highway in the cold. When officers found the 6-year-old boy, he told them his father was at the south Casey’s in Monroe.

According to police records, police found Abner intoxicated. He is charged with child endangerment and operating while intoxi-cated and cited for open container.

The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office con-firmed that Abner arrived at the Jasper County Jail at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday and posted bond for $1,000 Wednesday morning.

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Police investigate deaths of two in BooneBOONE (AP) — Police are inves-

tigating the deaths of two people in the central Iowa city of Boone.

Police say in a news release that of-ficers responded to an emergency call Friday afternoon and found two bod-

ies at a home.Police didn’t say how the people

died or release their identities.The bodies were taken to the state

medical examiner’s office in Ankeny for autopsies.

Relay for Life kickoff meeting on Feb. 3The Jasper County Relay for Life team

kickoff meeting will be from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Bridgehouse Coffee Co. in Newton.

All captains signing up their teams will receive a $5 gift card for coffee. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes Fighting for a Cure.”

Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday, June 6, at H.A. Lynn Stadium in Newton. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/jaspercountyia or call Relay co-chairs Rox-ann Wormley at (641) 792-3833 or Debby Pence at (641) 521-9301.

Kiwanis to meet WednesdayThe Newton Noon Kiwanis will meet

from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ste-phen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton, for lunch and a program.

Anyone interested in the program, or in learning more about Kiwanis is welcome to be a guest for lunch.

For more information or to make a reser-vation for lunch, call Jen Timmins at (641) 891-5633. Visit www.newtonkiwanis.org to learn more about the service club.

RSVP offering tax assistanceThe Jasper County RSVP is offering free

tax assistance by appointment to taxpayers with low- and middle-income and with spe-cial attention given to those 55 and older.

Appointment times are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Feb. 4 through April 15.

Call (641) 792-6433 to schedule an ap-pointment.

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Submitted PhotoPictured (from left) are Brian Gibbs and Angi Reed, IAN/ICEC Awards Committee; Outstanding Volunteer Award winners Pam and Andy Stone; and Greg Oldsen and Katie Cantu, naturalists with Jasper County Conservation.

Local couple receive Outstanding Volunteer AwardSpecial to the Daily News

Andy and Pam Stone of New-ton were awarded the Iowa As-sociation of Naturalists and Iowa Conservation Education Council Outstanding Volunteer Award for 2013.

The award is given to individ-uals who have shown dedication promoting and assisting with environmental education efforts.

The Stones are both former Newton elementary teachers, conservation enthusiasts, world

travelers and two volunteers for Jasper County Conservation and other local environmental orga-nizations. Whether it is help-ing with the annual Halloween Hike, leading a station for a field trip or being the official tim-ers at the “Off the Beaten Path” race, the Stones contributions to the Jasper County Conservation Board are appreciated and ad-mired by many.

“The Stones are always will-ing and able to help out with nearly any of our program re-

quests, whether they are well planned out field trips or last minute panic attacks,” Jasper County Conservation Board Director Keri Van Zante said. “If they are in the State of Iowa, they are right there with us to take on whatever group of kids or adults we are educating. Both are skilled speakers and are high-ly knowledgeable about the out-doors. There isn’t a conservation subject matter that I can think of that they wouldn’t be able to present, and present well.

2014 Orpheus Middle School Honor Band

Submitted PhotoFour Berg Middle School instrumental musicians were selected to perform in the 2014 Orpheus Middle School Honor Band. The festival was comprised of two middle school honor bands representing the entire state of Iowa. Students were selected ac-cording to advanced progress in technique books and outstanding musicianship. The Honor Band Festival took place on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Simpson College in Indianola. The Berg students participating were (pictured from left) Chloe Pak, Tessa Keeton, Ja-cob Murphy and David Lopez-Sanders.

Zach Johnson/Daily NewsAbove left: Daniel Lopez-Sanders competed in and won the seventh-grade spelling bee. Above right: Kyleigh Kelso competed in the sixth-grade spelling bee and finished in second place behind Madeline Walker.

KOC brings back spelling beeBy Zach Johnson

Daily News Staff Writer

On Saturday, the Newton Knights of Columbus re-intro-duced the annual spelling bee event, which hasn’t been of-fered in the commu-nity since 2007.

“I thought the event went well for the frig-id temperatures and other area events hap-pening in the commu-nity,” event coordina-tor Cody Muhs said. “We wanted a chance to rekindle this com-munity event, which I thought we had a great venue with the Capitol II Theatre.”

The event was a qualifying event for a regional spelling bee on Feb. 16 in Waukee, where participants will have a chance to move on to the state spelling bee March 2 in Ames.

The requirements to qualify for the re-gional event was to place in the top two, with the third-place winner being the al-ternate if the first- or second-place winners are unable to attend the competition.Top 3 Winners of the

Spelling BeeFourth Grade

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ra SanderThird Place: Mag-

gie GarrettFifth Grade

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LinahonSeventh Grade

First Place: Daniel Lopez-Sanders

Second Place: Dev-on Hobbs

Third Place: Alli-son Bollhoefer

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ObituariesJerry E. AllspachJan. 23, 2014

Jerry E. Allspach, 65, of Newton, Iowa, stepped into the pres-ence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tues-day, Jan. 28, at Corner-stone Bible Fellowship. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials in Jerry‘s name may be left at the funeral home or the church the morning of the service.

Jerry, the son of Marvin and Thelma (Reynolds) Allspach, was born on Dec. 20, 1948, in Newton. He was united in marriage with Mary Ann Bruce

on Nov. 9, 1968. They were blessed with three daughters: Tina, Sue, and Shari. Jerry worked for the Maytag Com-pany for more than 31 years, was a member of the Local UAW 997 and retired in 1998. He attended Corner-stone Bible Fellowship and Cowboy Church. Jerry enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening, hunting, trapping, and cutting wood. He was a Bible scholar, a faith-ful witness for Jesus Christ, and loved his

church families. Jerry was a loving and de-voted husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.

Those left to honor Jerry’s memory are his wife, Mary Ann All-spach of Newton; three daughters, Tina (Dan) Brown of Newton, Sue Allspach of Des Moines and Shari (Matt) Froah of Newton; his grand-children, McKinley Brown, Brendan Brown, and Kieran Brown, Lydia Elwell, Jaryn Fro-ah, Japheth Froah, Joc-elynn Froah, and Jesseca Froah; siblings, Gary (Harriett) Allspach of Newton, Stanley (Pat) Allspach of Melrose, Henry (Mary Ann) All-spach of Melrose, and Anita Layer and New-ton; and his many niec-es and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandpar-ents.

Edwin L. McKinney

Jan. 23, 2014

Edwin L. McKinney, 61, of Newton, died on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Mercy Medical Cen-ter.

A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ed’s name may be left at the church the day of the service or at the fu-neral home.

Ed, the son of Ken-

neth and Louise (Swank) McKinney, was born on March 26, 1952 in Newton. He gradu-ated from Newton High School in 1970. After high school, Ed began working at the May-tag Company. He was employed there for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Ed was a member of the

Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the UAW Local 997.

Ed is survived by his wife, Linda McKin-ney of Newton; daugh-ter, Jessica McNeer of Newton; two grandchil-dren, Abigail and Adam McNeer; his mother, Louise McKinney of Newton; two brothers, Tom (Mary) McKin-ney of Kellogg and John (Cheryl) McKinney of Knoxville; father-in-law, Paul B. Doran of New-ton; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth McKin-ney and mother-in-law, Marian Doran.

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Leila HerrJan. 24, 2014

A funeral service for Leila Herr will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014,at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in New-ton. A visitation with the family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Breth-ern Cemetery in Dallas Center, Iowa, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials have been designated to Community Heights Al-liance Church or Newton Village Building Fund.

Leila Ruth Herr, 95, the daughter of Thomas P. and Hannah G. (Sand-ven) Swasand, was born the youngest of eight chil-dren on Aug. 23, 1918, in Vincent, Iowa. Leila was graduated from El-dora High School, at-tended Grinnell Col-lege and Capital City Commercial College (4 C’s) in Des Moines. On May 13, 1939, in Eldora, Iowa, Leila was united in marriage to Roger I. Herr. She and her hus-

band lived and raised their children at Dal-las Center, Iowa, before retiring and moving to Bella Vista, Ariz., where they lived for 20 years before moving to New-ton a few years ago.

Leila worked for Look Magazine, Des Moines Register and Tribune, helped on the fam-ily farm at Dallas Center and as secretary in her husband’s insurance of-fice.

Leila was a devoted mother and housewife whose greatest joys came from being with fam-ily. She was active in her churches, taking part in many different minis-

tries. She was a member of Bella Vista Christian Church and had attend-ed Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton.

Leila died Friday morning, Jan. 24, 2014, at Skiff Medical Cen-ter in Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, on May 15, 2013; her parents; four brothers Arthur Swasand, Theo-dore Swasand, Edward Swasand and Delmar Swasand; and three sis-ters, Bess Swasand Pe-terson, Pearle Swasand Stone and Edith Swasand Turner.

Those left to honor the memory of Leila in-clude her children, Sam Herr of Dallas Center, Marvin ( Joan) Herr of Mt. Gretna, Pa., and Nedra Herr of Newton; seven grandchildren; sev-en great grand-children; and many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.

Christopher ‘Chris’ Jones

Jan. 25, 2014

Christopher “Chris” Jones, 44, of Des Moines, formerly of Newton, died Jan. 25, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Services are pending at Pence-Re-ese Funeral Home in Newton.

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Charles D. ConoverJan. 26, 2014

Charles D. Conover, 91, of Sully died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Grin-nell.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Sully Community Church. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sully Community Church.

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control debateDES MOINES (AP) — Iowa of-

ficials are considering whether to adopt model science standards for what’s taught in the state, but critics say doing so would intrude on local school decisions.

The Des Moines Register reported Iowa was one of 26 states that helped de-velop the national guidelines for science classes, called Next Generation Science Standards.

The guidelines emphasize in-depth instruction and hands-on experiments. Many experts say that’s a good approach. But some teachers worry about sacrific-ing the breadth of lessons.

A state task force has been reviewing the standards since last summer. Most of the members of that 28-person com-mittee voted to recommend adopting the standards in October, but some remain skeptical.

“Our No. 1 concern is that this is nationalizing education,” said Jill Jen-nings, a Spirit Lake parent and substitute teacher who served on the task force.

If the state adopts the Next Genera-tion Science Standards, they would re-place Iowa standards that have been in place since 2008. The state board of edu-cation will consider adopting the stan-dards later this year.

State officials have made improving science education a priority, and the leg-islature approved spending $4.7 million on science, technology, engineering and math programs this school year.

Less than half of all the Iowa students who graduated in 2012 and took the ACT college entrance exam scored well enough to be ready for college-level sci-ence classes.

“We want the most robust science standards we can get for Iowa’s kids,” Brad Buck, Iowa Department of Educa-tion director, told the newspaper. “... We want them to think more like scientists.”

But the new standards have critics. They include conservative groups and some leaders of local teacher unions who worry that the standards could lead to more standardized tests.

“I kind of think of it as micromanag-ing the classroom,” said Leslie Beck, a Waukee mother who home-schools her children. “Standards are great as goals for teachers, as things to strive for. But when you tie standardized tests to the standards, and then you tie teacher per-formance to the test results of the stu-dents in their class ... then you’ve got a classroom full of test prep.”

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With education funding in excess of 50 percent of the total state bud-get, it is important the legislature and governor be ex-peditious in their negotiations on funding for K-12 school aid, the re-gents institutions and our com-munity colleges. For that reason, the law requires the legislature to set the amount of “allowable growth” for public schools within one month of the start of the session.

With the past two legislative weeks having been shortened by opening week organization activities, and the second week shorted due to Martin Luther King Holiday and a recess day for the party caucuses, we are heading into our third week.

I am extremely anxious for allow-able growth to be set, because that will allow those of us who head ap-propriation subcommittees to focus on our own responsibilities. Since I do not serve on the Education com-mittee, I have decided to go ahead and prepare the budget for the funding of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Simply stated, instead of leader-ship providing me with the numbers of some basically pittance amount to direct to those two departments, I am proceeding with determining how much is needed to do the job the pub-lic expects of them. Then, I will argue my case to leadership and if necessary, to the governor, that we cannot expect Iowa’s future to be bright as long as we ignore the loss of topsoil, the degrada-tion of both aquifers and surface wa-ters, the lack of action on slowing the advance of insect infestations across the state, and the necessity of infra-structure improvement to keep Iowa a leader in ag commodity production.

This approach is somewhat of a long-shot on my part, because it hasn’t been done this way for about two de-cades. Tough. Because I know what is needed to get the job done and the longer we wait the more difficult and expensive the task becomes.

Local Soil and Water Conserva-tion Districts have a statutory job to do, and they can’t do it unless the state funds are available for cost sharing soil conservation practices; ag drainage wells must be closed in the wetland areas of northern Iowa for they are an open conduit for surface runoff with pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers in ground water runoff that is going directly into the aquifers that provide our potable needs; EPA mini-mum requirements are not being met by state agencies, causing the federal government to consider taking over the nutrient reduction needs in our surface waters; and, I could go on and on.

The budget I will prepare will be accurate, essential and one I know like the back of my hand. I am not going to accept mediocrity when it comes to protecting our soil and water.

To do so is an absolute guarantee that natural resource protection will be on the short end of the stick. And, to do underfund these two agencies will exacerbate the inevitable, which is the loss of agricultural production and the distinction of having some of the most polluted waters in the nation.

According to EPA, we are close to that distinction now. The legislature must do better.

During the session, call me at (515) 281-3371; write me at the Senate, Capitol Bldg., Des Moines, 50319; or e-mail dennis.black@legis.iowa.gov. I value your thoughts and opinions.

I prefer women authors. In gen-eral, they tend to write with more emotion and feeling than male writ-ers, although male writ-ers might be the better story tellers. Since I’m c o n s t a n t -ly trying to improve my writing and story-telling skills by add-ing emotion and feeling, I lean toward the female authors. You are what you read.

Alice Munro, a Canadian, just won the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2013. What better recommen-dation could there be? Whether you go to the book store, the library, or consult your electronic reader (which is what I do), you’ll find a slew of books by Alice Munro. Pick any of them, they’re all excellent — full of emotion and feeling. All of her books, with the exception of one, are collections of short stories — another plus. I love short stores. You can sit down and get the whole ball of wax in one shot.

Greg Kinnear in the movie “Stuck in Love” made a statement to the effect that the first sentence of a story should grab the reader, pull the reader in, and make the reader want to finish the story. Al-

ice Munro is the poster child for great opening lines.

From the short story, “How I Met My Husband,” in the book, “Something I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You,” the opening line is: “We heard the plane come over at noon, roaring through the radio news, and we were sure it was going to hit the house, so we all ran out into the yard.”

From the short story, “Something I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You,” the opening line: “Anyway he knows how to fascinate the women”.

From the short story, “Forgive-ness in Families,” opening line: “I’ve often thought, suppose I had to go to a psychiatrist, and he would want to know about my family back-ground, naturally, so I would have to start telling him about my broth-er, and he wouldn’t even wait till I was finished, would he, the psychia-trist, he’d commit me.”

How’s this for a grabber?--From, “Tell Me Yes or No,” the opening line: “I persistently imagine you dead.”

From the short story, “The Ot-tawa Valley,” first line: “I think of my mother sometimes in depart-ment stores.”

The second reason I prefer wom-en authors, is because of their prose/poetry, and skill at using metaphors. From “Something I’ve Been Mean-ing to Tell You”: “he was eighteen twenty years ago, crew-cut and

skinny, with the bones of his body and even of his skull casually, pre-cariously, joined and knitted to-gether, so that there was something uncoordinated, unsuspected about the shifting planes of his face as well as the movements, often dangerous, of his limbs. He’s held together by nerves, a friend of mine at college said when she brought him around, and it was true; after that I could al-most see the fiery strings.”

Here’s a stereotype for you. Al-though female authors typically write with more feeling and emo-tion than men, their stories often end on an emotional uptick, leaving male readers, like myself, dangling, and female readers satisfied. Alice Munro leaves me dangling in most of her stories, but her prose/poetry more than makes up for any sense of “Huh?” Male writers, on the other hand, tend to end their stories with action, or a bang—they’re better story tellers.

Who cares? This is a run-for-cover winter we’re having—ideal for hibernating indoors with a good book, cup of coffee, and a warm dog. Check out Alice Munro—better’n chicken soup on an artic-vortex day.

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Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526, email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com or visit his website at www.empty-nest-words-pho-tos-and-frames.com

The second week of the 2014 leg-islative session was short in terms of days spent at the Capitol, but it was a long week in terms of activ-ity and trying to beat dead-lines. With the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday and the Iowa Caucuses on Tuesday, legis-lative business didn’t get un-derway until Wednesday. However, it seemed like many of us were still cramming a week’s worth of activity into just a couple of days.

With a shortened calendar this session and legislative leaders al-ready predicting a sooner-than-normal adjournment and with “fun-nel week” just around the corner, many legislators were busy putting the finishing touches on bills and making sure they were ready to go.

The next major deadline com-ing will be February 21, the first “funnel” date. The Iowa Legisla-ture has self-imposed deadlines (or “funnels”) for legislation moving through the system.

In order for bills to stay alive dur-ing this legislative session, they must be voted out of the full committee

that they were assigned to by Feb. 21. Of course, there are exceptions, such as tax and spending bills which are considered “funnel-proof.” This past week, I filed several pieces of legislation designed to root out in-efficiencies in state government and also ensure that reporting intended to foster transparency and account-ability in government are actually making good on their promises to deliver accurate, dependable, com-prehensive, and user-friendly data.

Oftentimes we see overlap and redundancy in the various divisions, bureaus, and offices of state govern-ment. This is not only costly to you, the taxpayer, but it also hinders the effective delivery of services to those Iowans that are dependent upon these state functions.

It only seems reasonable that we would look for ways to realign our various agencies, based on function, so that we can reduce much of the unnecessary bureaucratic overhead that typically encumbers so much of government.

In the coming days, I will be filing a bill that would amend the joint rules of the House and Sen-ate, requiring a bill that passes one chamber by a ¾ majority vote to au-tomatically be considered and voted on by the other chamber. I believe this rule change is long overdue.

Currently, there are numerous

bills which have passed the House of Representatives with strong bi-partisan support, many receiving more than 75 votes. Unfortunately, the Senate leadership chooses to ig-nore these overwhelmingly biparti-san House bills to serve their vested political interests.

In my opinion, this is an egre-gious disservice to the people of Iowa. Even if there are not enough votes to pass the bill in the Senate, Iowans still deserve a recorded vote; especially when the House can mus-ter such strong bipartisan backing.

One individual should not be al-lowed to suppress legislation that receives such a wide margin of sup-port (in some cases more than 90 votes) in the other chamber.

Please feel free to contact me with your issues or concerns as they arise. You may do so either by phone (515-281-3221), e-mail ([ mailto:greg.heartsill@legis.iowa.gov ]greg.heartsill@legis.iowa.gov), or when visiting the Capitol. I ap-preciate and welcome your com-ments and feedback. Also, if you would like to subscribe to my week-ly e-newsletter, please send a quick note via email and I’ll put you on the list.

I am honored to be your repre-sentative in the Iowa Legislature. Until next time, God bless!

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In keeping with that mission and tradition we are adding to our fair-grounds facilities. This year a com-mittee has been formed to create a playground area for the youngest of our fairgoers.

We have the concept, the plan, and the space to get this started but we are looking for partners from the Jasper County Business Community to help us bring this project to com-

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In order to complete this proj-ect we need to raise approximately $12,000 to build the playground, fence it in for security, provide rest-ing areas for other family members and friends, and shade for all to en-joy during our hot summer fairtime. Would you please join us in this venture with a tax deductible spon-sorship directed to the playground fund?

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the autopsy to allow for chemical preservation of the tissues. The contain-er also held the child’s eyes and a gauze bag she said contained blood Associate State Medical Examiner Dr. Michelle Cavalier had collected from a subdural hem-morhage.

Kirby then told Jas-per County Attorney Mike Jacobsen she sent the child’s eyes to oph-thalmic pathologist Dr. Nasreen Syed, also of UIHC, for her exami-nation. To aid jurors in their understanding of her testimony, Kirby then drew out a picture and explained the struc-ture of the brain.

After that, she pro-ceeded to explain photo-graphs she took during her examination of the child’s brain and spinal cord. One photo of the underside of the dura — a leathery tissue layer that surrounds the brain — she said showed evi-dence of subdural hem-orrhaging, which she said was “not normal.”

Kirby explained pos-sible causes for that bleeding could be the use of blood-thinning drugs, abnormalities in the blood vessels, a skull fracture or brain trauma.

Another photo of the top of Kaiden’s brain was lacking the ridges normally found in a hu-man brain, which she said was indicative of the enormous pressure his brain had been un-der due to swelling. She noted the brain also was very soft, even after two weeks in the preserva-tive used to transport it to her office, which she said was indicative of necrosis, or dying of the tissue.

Kirby also noted subarachnoid hemor-rhages of the brain tis-sue. Subsequent photos showed additional ne-crosis of the cerebellum, and bleeding in the pons region of the brain. She also described throm-bosis — the clotting of blood in a blood vessel — to the jurors.

During another Pow-erPoint presentation to the juror, Kirby showed examples of a condition known as sagittal sinus thrombosis, clotting of blood in a vein that transports used blood away from the brain and back to the heart. She said this condition is easy to diagnose, and noted hemorrhaging that would accompany such a condition was not present in Kaiden’s brain.

She testified that when a brain swells, it can eventually cause so much pressure that blood can no longer flow in or out of the brain. This can lead to a secondary thrombosis, which she said was pres-ent in the child’s brain.

Showing photos of microscopic slides Kirby took during her exami-nation, she told jurors about the process of re-canalization, a defensive mechanism where the body will attempt to re-store blood flow through a blood clot in a vessel. She testified she found no evidence of that con-dition in the slides of Kaiden’s brain tissue.

She also noted she uses similar slides when teaching in the class-room at the University of Iowa.

Kirby also testified she saw no evidence of calcification of the tis-sue but did note the presence of bone dust from the blade used to open the child’s skull, as well as a few spots caused by the preser-vative. She said a child would noticably act ab-normal if he or she had a thrombosis condition in the brain.

She also noted the presence of axonal spheroids, which she said were bulges in the axons caused by injury. She testified possible causes of axonal spher-oids include severe in-fection of the brain, such as meningitis, stroke and trauma.

Kirby said she be-lieved the axonal spher-oids, because of their location, was indicative of a rotational injury. During another Power-Point presentation, she showed how an angu-lar force applied to the brain could cause it to try to rotate within the skull. Near the center of the brain, this could lead to stretching of the ax-ons, which then leads to axonal spheroids.

During cross-exam-ination by public de-fender Steve Adding-ton, Kirby said she is not board certified in neuro-pathology in the United States because she didn’t need to be as a result of her other certifications. She also testified she could not say when the rotational injury may have occurred in Kai-den’s brain.

During redirect ex-amination by Jacobsen, Kirby said the rotational injury occurred before the child was brought to Skiff Medical Cen-ter. She also said the secondary thrombosis found in his brain would have formed while he was still alive.

Hua, who also cur-rently serves as the chief medical examiner in Rockland County, N.Y., testified after Kirby. He has a doctoral degree in biochemistry, and after receiving his medical degree, he became board certified in both neuro-pathology and forensic pathology.

Although he did not participate in Kaiden’s autopsy, he did review Cavalier’s report, as well as photographs taken during Kirby’s examina-tion. But after review-ing the information and photos, his medical conclusion was the child suffered from a rare condition called corti-cal vein thrombosis, also called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

Hua said thrombosis was “extensive” through-out the child’s brain, noting enlargement of the blood vessels sur-rounding the thrombo-sis found at autopsy. He said those blood vessels are indicative of clotted vessels.

He then noted there is a “chicken or egg” problem when trying to determine if the throm-bosis happened before or after Kaiden’s medical condition deteriorated on Jan. 10, 2012. He said the histories provided by the child’s parents indi-cated fussiness on Jan. 8, 2012, which he said could be symptomatic of cortical vein thrombosis.

Contradicting Kirby’s findings, Hua said the photographs of micro-scopic slides showed evidence of both recana-lization and calcifica-tion, processes he said could only become evi-dent after a minimum of 10 days. He also said cortical vein thrombosis could lead to subdural hemorrhages.

Addington then asked Hua about a pho-tograph Cavalier took during her autopsy, which she said showed a subdural hematoma. He said the photo instead showed two areas of di-lated veins, consistent with his own medical finding.

Hua said he had read

a study authored by oth-er forensic pathologists published six months prior to Kaiden’s au-topsy that suggested an extensive examination of nerves in the neck area in cases where abu-sive head trauma is sus-pected. He said he fol-lows that process in his own examinations and he knows of many other pathologists who do as well.

During cross-exami-nation earlier in the day, Cavalier testified she, too, had read the article. She said it was not “stan-dard practice” in foren-sic pathology to conduct that type of examination and that she knew of no other pathologists who performed that type of exam.

During his own cross examination, Hua told Jacobsen and the jurors the report isn’t compar-ing abusive head trauma and cortical vein throm-bosis and that thrombo-sis isn’t even a subject of the report.

During redirect ex-amination, Cavalier said it would be “irresponsi-ble” to immediately be-gin performing the neck examination on the ba-sis of a published article alone.

During his direct examination, Hua also told Addington and the jurors “Shaken Baby Syndrome” or abusive head trauma, was a di-agnosis of exclusion. He said he believes Shaken Baby Syndrome exists but feels there needs to be more scientific inves-tigation.

He concluded his direct examination by stating cortical vein thrombosis explained all of the findings in Kai-den’s autopsy.

During cross-exam-ination by Jacobsen, however, Hua frequently

went beyond the scope of the questions asked, resulting in District Court Judge Randy He-fner halting his answers, or instructing him to be more responsive.

However, Hua did say abusive head trauma requires a “triad” of evi-dence, including subdu-ral hemorrhaging, which he said doesn’t exist. If it did exist, however, he insisted it would not change his findings with regard to Kaiden.

He also admitted he is not an ophthalmolo-gist and that he uses an outside consultant in his own investigations. He also noted the sagittal sinus, the vein he said suffered a cortical vein thrombosis, is not di-rectly connected to the veins in the eyes.

Hua, who earlier testified to completing more than 200 autop-sies in 2013 alone, said he has never made a di-agnosis of abusive head trauma without external injuries evident. He said he was aware of pathol-ogists who have.

He then called Kir-by’s medical determi-nation in the case of Kaiden’s death a “bo-gus diagnosis.” He said there were other causes than trauma for the axo-nal spheroids she found.

Hua insisted the sub-dural hematoma found during Cavalier’s ex-amination could not be subdural because it also contained damaged brain tissue and venous blood clots that should be there if it was. He did admit, however, that soft tissue injury cannot be caused by thrombo-sis.

During redirect ex-amination by Adding-ton, he said the calcifica-tion and recanalization he found in Kirby’s mi-croscopic slides were ev-idence of a pre-existing medical condition.

To start the day, jurors heard Cavalier’s cross-examination by Adding-ton. The associate state medical examiner had concluded Thursday during testimony on the state’s behalf that Kaid-en had died as a result of blunt-force abusive head trauma.

Addington first had Cavalier explain what pathology is and had her explain she is not a board-certified neu-ropathologist. She also

said she took both what was found during her ex-amination of the child, as well as what was not found, into account in her medical finding.

Addington asked Cavalier if her examina-tion had ruled out that Kaiden had been suffer-ing from a cold, but she said it was difficult to tell because she had not examined tissue from the child’s nasal cavity. She noted she observed “mild inflammation” of the trachea but said she expected to see more due to the child having had a breathing tube down his throat.

Also during cross-examination, Addington asked Cavalier about the types of movements and amount of force required to inflict the types of in-juries found in Kaiden. She said they were the result of shaking, slam-ming, a blow to the head, or a combination of any of those movements, but she could not say exactly how they were inflicted.

Addington also asked about the lack of broken ribs, which are often found in cases where a child has been shaken. Cavalier said, particu-larly in younger victims, it is not uncommon for ribs to not be broken because their bodies are less rigid and the bone has not yet fully hard-ened.

During redirect ques-tioning by Jacobsen, Cavalier said most ac-cidental causes of injury do not result in injuries as extensive or wide-spread throughout the brain and eyes as were found in Kaiden. She also said she could think of no medical procedure that would have been performed at either Skiff Medical Center or Blank Children’s Hos-pital that could have resulted in the scalp bruising found during autopsy.

Cavalier also said hemorrhages found at the junction of the child’s brain and spinal cord were indicative of the severity of the trau-ma the child had suf-fered. She testified that had those hemorrhages been absent during her exam, it would not have changed her final medi-cal finding.

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Dr. Patricia Kirby: Damage to child’s brain caused by

rotational injury.Dr. Zhongxue Hua: Child

suffered from rare condition called cortical vein

thrombosis. Medical examiner: Boy died of

blunt-force abusive head trauma.

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DEAR ABBY: I’m a 14-year-old girl going on 15. I am half-Mexican. In the Mexican culture, a girl’s 15th birthday is the year in which she becomes a woman. Most girls have a “quinceanera” party for this birthday. But these celebrations cost a lot of money — almost as much as a wedding.

I have been debating whether or not I should have one. My mom says she would rather put the money toward my college fund. I agree with her, but I also feel like I should acknowledge my Mexican back-ground as much as I do the Caucasian part. I don’t want to pressure my parents, but I also don’t want to be left out when my friends talk about their quinceaneras. What do you think? — PARTY OR NOT IN NORTHERN CALIFOR-NIA

DEAR PARTY OR NOT: A quinceanera may cost almost as much as a wedding, but there are weddings for every budget. We have all heard of families who have gone into debt to finance a wedding, but I never advise readers to go into debt for something like that.

If your primary reason for wanting a quinceanera is so you won’t feel left out of the conversation when friends talk about theirs, consider a small celebration with some of your girlfriends. That way your college fund won’t be depleted, and you’ll spend fewer years paying off student loans.

One of my friends, Fabiola, told me that some godmothers (“madrinas”) help to defray the cost of a quinceanera. There can be a godmother for the cake, another for the dress, etc. But she also told me that although her mother insisted she have a quinceanera, in thinking back about it, she wishes she’d had that money for col-lege. There are other ways to celebrate your Mexican heritage than spending a lot of money, so please give this some se-rious thought.

DEAR ABBY: I just learned that my unborn child is a boy. Some people tell me that it’s harder to raise a baby boy, but others tell me differently. I don’t know who to believe anymore. I am only five months pregnant and already feeling

stressed. — 19 AND CONFUSED DEAR 19 AND CONFUSED:

Your pregnancy and subsequent mother-hood will be 100 percent easier if you stop listening to people who relish putting negative thoughts in the heads of oth-ers. If you want RELIABLE information about raising your little boy, the person to get it from is your pediatrician.

DEAR ABBY: I saw your Christmas column in which you included a note to all your Christian readers, and frankly I found it a little rude. Not only Christian people celebrate Christmas; many of us celebrate it as a secular holiday, a time to celebrate the love and joy in our lives and our family (both blood relatives and the people we make our family).

I don’t recall you wishing a Happy Ha-nukkah, a Blessed Ramadan or a Happy Yule to your Jewish, Muslim and Pagan readers (although I may have missed it). I’m not usually one to care about such things, but since people from all walks of life come to you for advice, it would be nice to see you reach out to all of your readers. — HAPPY PAGAN CHICK IN DENVER

DEAR HAPPY PAGAN CHICK: You must not be a regular reader if you miss all of my holiday greetings. It has long been my practice to offer good wishes to my readers during the major holidays. This includes greetings to my Christian readers at Easter and Christ-mas, my Jewish readers at Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, and my Muslim readers when the fast of Ramadan is broken.

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During re-cross by Adding-ton, Cavalier said she could not say when the bruises on Kai-den’s scalp occurred. She also said she doubted they were the result of emergency care provided at the Skiff Medical Center Emergency Room.

The jurors also heard from Syed, the director of the Floating Eye Pathology Lab-oratory, which is contracted with the State Medical Ex-aminer’s Office to assist in ex-aminations of eyes removed at autopsies.

She testified she received Kaiden’s eyes Feb. 7, 2012,

and performed by a “gross examination” of both, as well as microscopic examinations of tissue samples taken from each. To help explain her tes-timony better, Jacobsen had her explain a PowerPoint presentation that showed the anatomy of the human eye, as well as examples of both nor-mal and injured eyes.

Syed’s presentation also included photographs taken during her examination of Kaiden’s eyes. She pointed out signs of trauma, including hemorrhaging all around the optic nerves, extensive hem-orrhaging of the blood ves-sels in his retinas and retinal “folding” where the surface of the retina has been pulled, re-

sulting in a “tenting up” of the tissue.

She said the retinas of both eyes did not appear normal. The hemorrhaging was found in multiple layers of the retina and throughout the eye. She said hemorrhaging found closer to the front of the eye is more likely to be the result of trauma.

Syed said brain swelling could cause the optic nerves to also swell, which would result in hemorrhaging. She also testified there are other non-traumatic causes for hemorrhaging, including leu-kemia, severe infections and blood conditions or genetic disorders, none of which were present in Kaiden at the time

of his death.During her microscopic

examination of the eyes, she said she discovered additional hemorrhaging of the sclera, or white part of the eyes. She said this was significant be-cause that kind of bleeding can only occur as the result of a traumatic event.

She said accidental causes for the types of injuries found in Kaiden’s eyes involve crush-ing injuries to the head, mo-tor vehicle crashes at highway speeds in which the child is ejected, or falls from heights of more than one story. Those events usually result in readily visual external signs and are almost always fatal.

Syed also said the fact

these conditions were present in both eyes is significant be-cause it tended to rule out a vein occlusion, which is simi-lar to thrombosis.

During cross examination, she said the injuries could be the result of an accident, and that by looking at the photo-graphs of the eyes, one cannot determine when the injuries occurred. She did, however, say the blood found in the hemorrhages of the sclera could begin breaking down in as little as a day.

At the conclusion of Fri-day’s trial day, jurors had heard more than 10 hours of testimony. Much of it was from medical experts for both sides.

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• Iseminger was sentenced to 104 months imprisonment followed by five years super-vised release.

• Juan Carlos Hernandez Gonzalez, 33, of Des Moines, was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment and ordered to serve a term of five years su-pervised release following im-prisonment.

• Miguel Bazan Cardenas, 36, of Des Moines, was sen-tenced to 90 months impris-onment followed by five years supervised release.

• Bertoldo Zuniga, 60, of Des Moines was sentenced to 48 months imprisonment followed by three years super-

vised release.• Azael Bernal Balderas, 31,

of Des Moines was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment followed by five years super-vised release.

• Ubaldo Carrasco Alcan-tar, 46, of Des Moines was sentenced to 30 months im-prisonment followed by three years supervised release.

• Josue Castaneira Cruz, 34, of Des Moines was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment followed by three years super-vised release.

• Gabriel Carrasco, 32, of Des Moines was sentenced to time served and was also or-dered to serve three years su-pervised release with special conditions of four months in a residential facility followed by four months house arrest.

• Beverly Ann Hickcox, 61, of Des Moines was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment followed by three years super-vised release.

Each of the above defen-dants also was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the crime victim’s fund.

The remaining defendant, Andres “Andy” Gomez III, 25, of Bondurant, is scheduled to be sentenced April 30 at the United States Courthouse in Des Moines.

The investigation fo-cused on the distribution of multiple-ounce quantities of extremely pure methamphet-amine in the Des Moines area. The organization received shipments of 30 pounds of methamphetamine at a time that originated from Mexico.

Bulk cash shipments of drug proceeds were sent to Mexico by the organization, which was headed in the Des Moines area by Gonzalez. During the searches conducted in De-cember 2012, agents seized 1.9 kilograms of 100 per-cent pure methamphetamine, $117,749 in drug proceeds and 17 firearms. Other prop-erties, including a vehicle and residence, were also seized and forfeited as a result of the in-vestigation.

The case was the result of the multiple-agency task force through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. The principal mission of the OCDETF Program is to identify, disrupt and dis-mantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons traffick-

ing and money laundering organizations, and those pri-marily responsible for the na-tion’s illegal drug supply.

Agencies involved in this case included the Iowa Divi-sion of Narcotics Enforce-ment; Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Des Moines Police Department; Home-land Security Investigations; Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations; Iowa Division of Criminal Inves-tigations; Iowa Division of Intelligence; Iowa National Guard Counter-Drug Unit; Iowa State Fire Marshals; Iowa State Patrol; Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force and Urbandale Police Department.

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Skiff donates to food pantry

Submitted PhotoMore than 500 non-perishable food items were collected for the Salvation Army during the recent sign-up sessions for the 2014 Skiff Medical Center WeSpark program. Of the 81 Skiff employees who signed up, 54 brought in food, earning themselves a complimentary Skiff T-shirt. In the WeSpark program, employees are awarded points for vol-unteer activities that benefit the community, and exchange those points for Skiff-branded apparel and merchandise. Above, Salvation Army Capt. Mikey Carter is seen with PR Director Stephanie Alexander and the food donations.

Far left: Ashley Loehr receives her first-place cer-tificate from event coordinator Tim Bloom. Loehr won the 11-year-old girls division and will be eligible to compete in the regional championship. Left: The event staff organizes the paperwork before the start of the competition. The Free Throw Championship is an annual event for the Newton Knights of Columbus.Zach Johnson/Daily News

Knights of Columbus host annual Free Throw Championship at Newton YMCA

By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer

The annual Knights of Co-lumbus Free Throw Champion-ship was held Sunday Jan. 26. The event brought in area students to compete in a best of 15 free throw competition at the Newton YMCA.

“I thought the event went well even with weather conditions,” event coordinator Tim Bloom said. “The winners of each of the

age divisions will go on to com-pete in the Regional Champion-ship in Boone on Feb. 23.”

Newton Knights of Columbus City Champions

Boys10-year-old: Turner Moon11-year-old: Logan Schilling12-year-old: Gatlin Chambers13-year-old: Brandon Morton

Girls11-year-old: Ashley Loehr14-year-old: Courtney Jacob-

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Submitted PhotoEmployees of the Newton Manufacturing stand together for a picture during the 2013 annual dinner for the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s dinner will be Thursday at DMACC.

Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner set for Thursday

The 116th annual din-ner of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is set for 5 p.m. Thursday at DMACC. The tentative agen-da for the night is a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and presentations of the initiatives and plans for the coming year.

“Over the years, the dinner has evolved into a time to cel-ebrate all things good that are going on in Newton, especially in terms of business, economic development and tourism,” Greater Newton Area Cham-ber of Commerce Executive Director Darrell Sarmento said. “When you come to the annual dinner, you get the big picture on the good things that are going on in Newton.”

The dinner also will have brief updates from many groups on how they play a part in the big picture of what’s go-ing on in Newton.

“Our city staff, leadership and the mayor play an im-portant part because all of us are partners in the future of Newton with the city, Cham-ber, Newton Development Corporation, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Newton Housing and Development Corporation. All these orga-

nization are represented that night,” Sarmento said. “They give us brief updates on what they have been up to and what they have planned for the new year.”

A key component the night will be an update on the re-ports and plans for the City of Newton.

“Main Street, city’s Com-prehensive Plan, the Buxton Report, housing initiative, Skilled Iowa and the city re-branding,” Sarmento said. “We may have a sneak peek of the promotional video for the new branding.”

Jay Beyers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership and U.S. Congressman Dave Loe-bsack will be in attendance at the dinner and will give a short message to the crowd.

“We will be hearing a short greeting from Jay Beyers of GDMP since we had an up-date from the partnership during the January Chamber Breakfast,” Sarmento said.

Loebsack will speak briefly on what he is doing on the federal level with regard to development on the city and county levels.

“I will be speaking on the importance of education de-velopment within commu-nity college programs, help-ing to create opportunities for citizens to develop the skills

needed to fill positions needed in today’s workforce,” Loeb-sack said.

The Excellence in Educa-tion Awards will be handed out at the dinner. The dinner also will highlight the winners of Community Service Award and the Key Award.

“We will have our awards as well as introduce our new Board of Directors for the Chamber this year,” Sarmento said. “The Community Ser-vice Award goes to an indi-vidual who has shown great leadership over the years, and the Key Award goes to an in-dividual or group who has put on a great event for the com-munity.”

Okoboji Bar and Grill will be catering the dinner for the hamber.

“They have put together a nice menu together we always use local restaurants to cater the event,” Sarmento said.

A big part of the night will be Main Street as what will be the next steps depending on if Newton is selected or not to become apart of the program.

“I received an email from the Main Street Iowa Executive Board stating the selections will be revealed this week,” Sarmento said. “Whether we get selected or not doesn’t mean we can’t start addressing issues in downtown.”

World stocks continue drop on emerging market woes

PARIS (AP) — Global stocks continued to fall on Monday, extending a rout begun last week, as investors worried about a slowdown in growth in China and other developing economies that is caus-ing big losses among emerging-market currencies.

Markets first became unsettled on Thursday, when a survey indicated a drop in Chinese manu-facturing activity, the latest sign that a painful slow-down in the world’s No. 2 economy is likely to con-tinue.

When investors worry about global growth, they first pull back from riskier trades in emerging mar-kets. That combined with concerns about specific countries — economic stability in Argentina and a political scandal in Turkey — to convince investors to sell off even more sharply.

After sharp losses in Asia, Europe was also trad-ing lower. Around midday, London’s FTSE 100 in-dex of British companies skidded nearly 1.5 percent to 6,565.61. It was dragged down by a 17 percent plunge in the shares of natural gas provider BG Group, which warned on its outlook due to turmoil hitting its Egyptian operations, among other things

Germany’s Dax slipped 0.5 percent to 9,349.25 and France’s CAC 40 fell 0.4 percent to 4,145.36.

Across the Atlantic, however, there was hope for greater calm, with Dow futures up. Traders were on watch for a report on U.S. new home sales, which several economists predicted to have fallen in De-cember. Dow futures rose less than half a percent to 15,822.00 while the broader S&P 500 futures climbed 0.4 percent to 1,788.75.

Stocks and currencies in emerging markets have been propped up for years by investors seeking higher returns using a tide of so-called “easy money” from the Fed and other central banks. But now that the end for those policies looks to be near, some in-vestors are fleeing stocks.

In that light, investors will be looking forward to a two-day meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve start-ing Tuesday, where officials are expected to reduce its monthly bond buying by another $10 billion to $65 billion. Recent signs of a sustained recovery in the world’s biggest economy will play a big role in the decision by Fed officials to scale back stimulus for a second time.

In Asia, investors sought out the perceived safe haven of the Japanese yen, which strengthened to a seven-week high against the dollar, and gold, which was at its highest in more than two months. The higher yen tends to hurt Japan’s stocks as it makes its big exporters less competitive. The Nikkei briefly dipped below 15,000 for the first time since mid-November before closing 2.5 percent lower at 15,005.73.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 2.1 percent to 21,976.10 and Seoul’s Kospi dropped 1.6 percent to 1,910.34. In mainland China, the Shanghai Com-posite Index dropped 1 percent to 2,033.30. Bench-marks in Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand also slipped. The Australian stock market was closed for a holiday.

The euro dipped to $1.3673 from $1.3676 on Friday.

In energy markets, benchmark crude for March delivery was up 10 cents to $96.74 in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 68 cents to close at $96.64 on Friday.FDA to revise nutrition facts label

WASHINGTON (AP) — Those nutrition labels on the back of food packages may soon become easier to read.

The Food and Drug Administration says knowledge about nutrition has evolved over the last 20 years, and the labels need to reflect that.

As the agency considers revisions, nutrition-ists and other health experts have their own wish list of desired changes.

The number of calories should be more

prominent, they say, and the amount of added sugar and percentage of whole wheat in the food should be included. They also want more clarity on how serving sizes are defined.

“There’s a feeling that nutrition labels haven’t been as effective as they should be,” says Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. “When you look at the label, there are roughly two dozen numbers of substances that people aren’t intuitively familiar with.”

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PELLA — Newton’s bowling teams swept the dual competition with host Pella Christian Sat-urday.

The Cardinal girls stay undefeated at 10-0 while the boys picked up their second win in as many weeks. Newton’s boys are 6-4 on the season.

Pella Christian’s boys saw a bounce in their game, according to Eagle coach Rod Blunck. New-ton won the dual, 2,387 pins to Pella Christian’s 2,273 pins.

“The boys bowled fairly well during their individu-als games, but struggled a bit in the Baker round,” said Seth Banwell, New-

ton coach. “Andrew Lam-mey, who was recently added to the varsity line-up, did a tremendous job producing the highest se-ries of the meet. He threw some powerful strikes, averaging 187 per game. He stayed consistent and adjusted to the lanes when needed.”

Lammey fi nished with a 373 (169,204) to lead the Cardinals. Alex Bare threw a 345 (190,155) and Payton Cox bowled a 342 (142, 207). Bryan McMahon had a 290 (154, 136), Nick Ver-Steeg tossed a 285 (132, 153) and Reid Miller had a 278 (144, 134).

By Jocelyn SheetsDaily News Sports Editor

BOWLINGSee Page 3B

NEWTON — As one of the top 3-point shooting teams in Class 4A, Newton’s Cardinals went inside-out against Norwalk’s Warriors Friday night. Newton head coach Nick Wilkins wanted his players to attack the basket more this season.

They did that early against the much taller Warriors. Norwalk’s 6-foot-8 junior Baylee Steele had six blocked shots in the game, most of them came in the fi rst half. Newton trailed by seven points at halftime.

The Cardinals cut it loose in the

third quarter. The Cardinals knocked down eight 3-pointers in the game — fi ve of those were in a 23-11 third-quarter run to gain the lead. Newton kept the lead to notch a 57-48 victory.

“The game plan was to keep at-tacking, keep attacking in the fi rst half. We attacked the rim really well, but we missed some bunnies that we typically hit,” said Nick Wilkins, Cardinal head coach. “In the second half, we went to runner — somethin-we put in for Norwalk because they play zone defense.”

NEWTON — It was a make-or-break situation for Newton’s Car-dinals. They saw a fi ve-point lead evaporate on one possession. Nor-walk’s Warriors hit a 3-pointer and got two free throws to tie the game at the 3:05 mark of the fourth quarter.

“When that happened, it could have been the balloon popping for us. It could have destroyed us, but we’ve got very resilient girls. They packed it up and persevered through it,” Cardinal head coach Brandon Sharp said after the Cardinals survived with

a 43-40 win Friday night.Locked in a 35-35 game, the Car-

dinals and Warriors did not score for almost a minute. Alex Hutchinson drew a foul on Norwalk’s 5-fot-10 post player Tori VanVelzen with 2:11 on the clock. VanVelzen fouled out of the game on the play.

Hutchinson sank both free throws to put Newton in front to stay. New-ton’s defense forced a turnover and Lizzie Stock stepped to the free-throw line, downing both tosses for the Cardinals.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily NewsJoseph Banfi eld (34) takes the ball to the hoop for Newton’s Cardinals against Norwalk’s Joshua Lippert (21) in the fi rst half of Friday’s game at NHS. The Cardinals rolled in the second half to a 57-49 win over the Warriors.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily NewsGoing right down the lane for a basket is Newton’s Sydney Jenkins (10) as Nor-walk’s Tori VanVelzen (35) watches her go past. The Cardinal girls captured a 43-40 win at home Friday in Little Hawkeye Conference action.

Newton boys sweep LHC series with Norwalk

Newton girls notch LHC victory over Norwalk

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily NewsThese fi ve men represented the 1963-64 Newton Senior High School state championship basketball team at Friday’s 50th anniversary celebration. They are (left to right) Fred George, Larry Lust, Randy Mills, Dave Warrick, Denny Williams. The 1964 Cardinals went 23-3 to claim the state championship for the second year in a row for NHS.

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MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe’s girls had re-venge on their minds on Fri-day night when Roland-Sto-ry rolled into Monroe. The Mustangs took a nine-point defeat earlier in the season at the hands of the Norse, but PCM’s play indicated they

are not the same team that struggled in Story City.

PCM held an early lead in the fi rst quarter, and the girls tightened up the defense as the game went along, taking down the visiting Norse, 61-32.

Junior transfer Rachel Freland has given the Mus-tangs the outside shooting presence the team was lack-ing before her arrival. She knocked down three 3-point-ers in the second half to help extend the lead. Courtney Van Houweling and Abbi Gilson picked up a solid load of the scoring, racking up 13 and 12 points, respectively.

PCM led by four points midway through the second quarter when the Mustangs started to make their push. Van Houweling scored on a driving layup. On the next trip up the fl oor, she stepped into the passing lane and wound up with an easy buck-et in transition. The pressure from the Mustangs forced quick passes from the Norse, who also ended up in some tight one-on-one situations. Gilson forced a jump-ball, with the ball going back to the Mustangs. Jayci Vos was

Mustang girls down Norse at home By Dustin Turner

Daily News Sports Writer

Dustin Turner/Daily NewsAt left, PCM’s Jayci Vos pulls up for a jumper over Roland-Story’s Lexi Crutchfi eld during the third quarter of the Mus-tangs’ win over the Norse on Friday. PCM

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

High School WrestlingPCM at Southeast Warren, 5:30 p.m.

TuesdayHigh School Basketball

Pella Christian at Newton, girls 6:15 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.PCM at Colfax-Mingo, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.Lynnville-Sully at Belle Plaine, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.CMB at North Polk, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

High School WrestlingNewton at Norwalk, 6:30 p.m.Colfax-Mingo at Nevada, 6 p.m.Lynnville-Sully at Martensdale-St. Mary’s, 5:30 p.m.

Boys’ SwimmingOskaloosa, Fort Dodge at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

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

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MONROE — Adversity has hit Prairie City-Monroe’s boys basketball team. After starting the season off with a 10-game win streak, the Mus-tangs have lost four straight. Roland-Story added to the Mustang woes with a victory on the PCM home fl oor, 51-45, Friday night.

PCM could not contain R-S senior Zach Hovick, who dropped 25 points and eight rebounds on the Mustangs. Hovick led an early-game charge, which the Norsemen were able to hold on to after a late Mustangs rally.

The Mustangs struggled to get out of the gate. R-S brought a zone defense that stifl ed the PCM offense. Pass-ing lanes were not open for PCM to move the ball around, and the Mustangs had trouble fi nding good shots early on. On the other end, R-S pushed the ball inside, but when there wasn’t enough room to go up,

Norsemen senior Ben Clark was able to hit open 3-pointers.

After a 17-4 run to start the game by R-S. PCM se-nior Dillon Bruxvoort tried to get the momentum moving in the Mustangs’ favor. He took the ball into the post and hit a jumper from the elbow. On the next time down, Bruxvoort penetrated into the lane and sunk another shot. Despite his efforts, the Mustangs trailed, 20-8, going into the second quarter.

PCM changed up its de-fense in the second period, opting for more man-to-man pressure. It seemed to do the trick, as Roland-Story began to stubble. Bruxvoort stayed aggressive on offense, hitting two more jumpers in the lane, and PCM trailed by just sev-en points going into halftime.

Trey Lindsay knocked down a 3-pointer to get things going early in the sec-ond half, and the Mustangs forced three straight turnovers to close the gap even more. Heading into the fi nal quar-

ter, PCM trailed by just three points, but clutch free throw shooting from the Norsemen combined with cold outside shooting from the Mustangs kept the game in the Norse-mens’ grasp.

PCM shot 18-of-52 on the night, but the Mustangs were just 1-of-19 from 3-point land. Bruxvoort led the team

in points (19) and rebounds (10).

R-S shot just below 50 percent, 17-of-36, from the fi eld including 3-of-13 from long range. The Norsemen were 14-of-22 from the char-ity stripe.

PCM head to Colfax Tuesday to take on the Tiger-hawks.

PCM boys’ losing streak pushed to four games By Dustin Turner

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Dustin Turner/Daily NewsPCM sophomore Logan Gilman pulls up from the corner dur-ing the Mustangs’ loss to Roland-Story on Friday.

JEWELL — With the wres-tling season turning the corner for the homestretch, area teams and individ-ual wrestler have their eyes on Wells Fargo Arena for a possible opportuni-ty at a berth in the state tournament. For Heart of Iowa Conference wres-tlers, that started on Saturday with the annual conference tournament hosted by South Hamilton.

Greene County narrowly edged Prairie City-Monroe for the team title with 168.5 points. The Mustangs racked up 167 points to take second place over Gilbert (161). Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Raiders fi nished ninth with 69 points, and Colfax-Mingo’s Tigerhawks were 10th with 57.

The Mustangs had two conference champions among their 14 wrestlers. Xavier Miller took home the title for the 113-pound division. Miller pinned Gilbert’s Joe Gibbons in 1 minute, 33 seconds to start the day. He took out North Polk’s Austin Smith, 8-4, in the semifi nal and got an 8-2 victory over Saydel’s Justin Roepsch in the cham-pionship match.

Lucas Rains was the other Mus-tang coming home with a confer-ence championship. He won each of his three matches in the 182-pound division by fall. Rains pinned C-M’s MaCauley Mosher in 1:18, CMB’s Logan Cory in 0:27 and Gilbert’s Christian Harder in 1:29.

PCM had two second-place fi nish-ers in Ron Marshall (170) and Tristan Clark (126), and the Mustangs had Ian Reed (145), Luke Cummings (152) and Jaret Maggard (195) fi nish in third place.

“Overall, I was very pleased with the effort the guys put out. I know there is not one match all day that we didn’t go out and give our best effort,” PCM coach Cory Waddell said. “Coming up 1.5 points short of the title was frustrating to the team, but as I told them in the locker room, this was a team effort to get to where we were. No one person cost us this championship. Could we fi nd 1.5 points somewhere? Sure we could. But the effort these guys put forth to get us 167 points far out-weighed the shortcoming.”

CMB’s top fi nisher was Logan Cory, who took third place at 182 pounds. Cory got a pin over Hunter Jesse of Saydel and a major decision over Roland-Story’s Ryan Hadaway, 15-7. The Raiders had Dawson Dahlke (285), Dylan Williams (195) and Jacob Hennick (120) each take fourth place in their respective weight classes.

“I was very proud of CMB at our conference meet. Most of our kids wrestled to their seed or better,” CMB coach Joe Bartello said. “We have a bit of a break this up-coming week to really focus on sectionals just a couple weeks away. I was also very proud of the effort put forth by Torren Schul-theis, who jumped into the varsity 170 spot at the last minute to fi ll in for an injured wrestler.”

C-M’s Tigerhawks had Brett Ste-vens returning home with a second-place fi nish at 120. Stevens took out South Hamilton’s Preston Luksetich with a pin in 0:35 and Hennick by decision, 12-1, to reach the champi-

onship match. Ty Carlson fi nished in fourth place at 106 for the Tiger-hawks. Carlson got pins over Roland-Story’s Zach Anderson (2:38) and Nevada’s Wayne Bears (0:35),

The next date on the calendar to look for is Feb. 8, which is when sec-tional competition begins for all Class 1A and 2A schools.

Heart of Iowa Conference MeetPCM Mustangs

106: Chace Palm (1-2) — DNPPalm (PCM) received a bye.Sinjin Briggs (Gilbert) pinned Palm (PCM) 1:48.Wayne Beard (Nevada) pinned Palm (PCM) 2:53.113: Xavier Miller (3-0) — 1stMiller (PCM) pinned Joe Gibbons (Gilbert) 1:33.Miller (PCM) def. Austin Smith (North Polk) 8-4.Miller (PCM) def. Justin Roepsch (Saydel) 8-2.120: Reece Broderson (2-3) — 6thBroderson (PCM) received a bye.Jacob Hennick (CMB) pinned Broderson (PCM) 1:43.Broderson (PCM) def. Preston Luksetich (South Hamilton) 4-1.Mathew Shuka (Gilbert) pinned Broderson (PCM) 1:20.Will Halstead (Roland-Story) pinned Broderson (PCM) 1:37.126: Tristan Clark (2-1) — 2ndClark (PCM) pinned Charlie Reiter (South Hamilton) 1:30.Clark (PCM) def. Parker Witthuhn (Roland-Story) 9-3.Dylan Forkner (Greene County) def. Clark (PCM) 6-1.132: Branen Pace (1-2) — DNPPace (PCM) received a bye.JD Rader (South Hamilton) pinned Pace (PCM) 1:54.Treyton Witthuhn (Roland-Story) pinned Pace (PCM) 0:56.138: James Maggard (0-1) — DNPEven Bianchi (CMB) won by medical forfeit over Maggard (PCM) .145: Ian Reed (3-1) — 3rdReed (PCM) def. Treye Pelzer (Nevada) 4-1.Abe Yoder (Greene County) def. Ian Reed (PCM) 12-1.Reed (PCM) won by forfeit over Brody Harrison (Saydel) .Reed (PCM) pinned Adam Davis (Gilbert) 5:32.152: Luke Cummings (3-1) — 3rdCummings (PCM) pinned Jordan Toillion (South Hamilton) 3:02.Tristan Gibson (Gilbert) pinned Cummings (PCM) 5:32.Cummings (PCM) pinned Cory Denning (Saydel) 0:47.Cummings (PCM) pinned Jordan Toillion (South Hamilton) 2:15.160: Jade Coleman (3-2) — 4thColeman (PCM) received a bye.Max Reiter (South Hamilton) def. Coleman (PCM) 7-6.Coleman (PCM) pinned Jaden Hasstedt (Gilbert) 1:16.Coleman (PCM) def. Dylan Coffi n (Saydel) 6-1.Max Reiter (South Hamilton) def. Coleman (PCM) 5-4.170: Ron Marshall (2-1) — 2ndMarshall (PCM) pinned Hunter Ruth (Greene County) 2:41.Marshall (PCM) pinned Chase Whetstone (Gilbert) 2:11.Jake Sherman (Saydel) pinned Marshall (PCM) 2:16.182: Lucas Rains (3-0) — 1stRains (PCM) pinned MaCauley Mosher (C-M) 1:18.Rains (PCM) pinned Logan Cory (CMB) 0:27.Rains (PCM) pinned Christian Harder (Gilbert) 1:29.195: Jaret Maggard (3-1) — 3rdMaggard (PCM) received a bye.Kelly Pierce (Gilbert) pinned Maggard (PCM) 1:34.Maggard (PCM) received a bye.Maggard (PCM) pinned Dylan Williams (CMB) 1:02.220: Brandon Charls (3-2) — 4thCharls (PCM) received a bye.Charls (PCM) pinned Tanner Stille (Roland-Story) 2:33.Tyler Stocker (Saydel) def. Charls (PCM) 15-6.Charls (PCM) pinned Archer McFadden (CMB) 2:29.Brady Kline (Gilbert) pinned Charls (PCM) 1:12.285: Trent Malone (1-2) — DNPMalone (PCM) pinned Jace Langholz (Saydel) 1:59.Josh Lutter (South Hamilton) pinned Malone (PCM) 1:47.Brandon Byal (C-M) def. Malone (PCM) 2-1

CMB Raiders120: Jacob Hennick (2-2) —- 4thHennick (CMB) pinned Reece Broderson (PCM) 1:43.Brett Stevens (C-M) def. Hennick (CMB) 12-1.Hennick (CMB) pinned Will Halstead (Roland-Story) 3:26.Mathew Shuka (Gilbert) def. Hennick (CMB) 10-0.126: Beau Iske (2-3) — 6thIske (CMB) received a bye.Erik Tanner (Nevada) pinned Iske (CMB) 1:45.Iske (CMB) won in sudden victory over Oscar Ruiz (Saydel) 11-9.Parker Witthuhn (Roland-Story) pinned Iske (CMB) 1:01.Charlie Reiter (South Hamilton) pinned Iske (CMB) 2:41.

132: Ethan Cozad (2-3) — 6thCozad (CMB) received a bye.Jordan Challen (Greene County) pinned Cozad (CMB) 1:44.Cozad (CMB) pinned Calvin Schneider (Nevada) 2:53.Stephen Moore (Gilbert) pinned Cozad (CMB) 1:13.Treyton Witthuhn (Roland-Story) pinned Cozad (CMB) 0:00.138: Even Bianchi (1-2) — DNPBianchi (CMB) won by medical forfeit over James Maggard (PCM) .Tommy Bradshaw (Greene County) pinned Bianchi (CMB) 2:31.Jaeden Sokoloski (C-M) def. Bianchi (CMB) 5-4.160: Blake Coughenour (0-1) — DNPJaden Hasstedt (Gilbert) pinned Coughenour (CMB) 1:18.170: Torraine Schultheis (1-2) — DNPSchultheis (CMB) received a bye.Chase Whetstone (Gilbert) pinned Schultheis (CMB) 0:38.Hunter Ruth (Greene County) pinned Schultheis (CMB) 0:32.182: Logan Cory (4-1) — 3rdCory (CMB) received a bye.Cory (CMB) won by medical forfeit over Alex Peebles (Nevada) .Lucas Rains (PCM) pinned Cory (CMB) 0:27.Cory (CMB) pinned Hunter Jesse (Saydel) 0:48.Logan Cory (CMB) def. Ryan Hadaway (Roland-Story) 15-7.195: Dylan Williams (2-2) — 4thWilliams (CMB) received a bye.Jose Cruz (Roland-Story) pinned Williams (CMB) 0:09.Williams (CMB) received a bye.Jaret Maggard (PCM) pinned Williams (CMB) 1:02.220: Archer McFadden (2-3) — 6thMcFadden (CMB) received a bye.Ben Bruggeman (North Polk) pinned McFadden (CMB) 1:23.McFadden (CMB) received a bye.Brandon Charls (PCM) pinned McFadden (CMB) 2:29.Tanner Stille (Roland-Story) pinned McFadden (CMB) 0:46.285: Dawson Dahlke (2-2) — 4thDahlke (CMB) pinned Brandon Byal (C-M) 2:53.Josh Lutter (South Hamilton) pinned Dahlke (CMB) 3:24.Dahlke (CMB) pinned Rene Guzman (Greene County) 1:19.TJ Krehbeil (North Polk) pinned Dahlke (CMB) 0:45.

Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawks106: Ty Carlson (3-2) — 4thCarlson (C-M) received a byeCarlson (C-M) pinned Zach Anderson (Roland-Story) 2:38Devon VanHouten (Saydel) def. Ty Carlson (C-M) 15-5Carlson (C-M) pinned Wayne Beard (Nevada) 0:35Sinjin Briggs (Gilbert) def. Ty Carlson (C-M) 5-3113: Adam Teed (1-2) — DNPTeed (C-M) received a byeJustin Roepsch (Saydel) pinned Teed (C-M) 0:54Dakota Rusher (Roland-Story) pinned Teed (C-M) 1:34120: Brett Stevens (2-1) — 2ndStevens (C-M) pinned Preston Luksetich (South Hamilton) 0:35Stevens (C-M) def. Jacob Hennick (CMB) 12-1Jacob Challen (Greene County) pinned Stevens (C-M) 4:31138: Jaeden Sokoloski (2-3) — 6thSokoloski (C-M) received a byeLuke Peters (South Hamilton) pinned Sokoloski (C-M) 4:32Sokoloski (C-M) def. Even Bianchi (CMB) 5-4Wyatt Rhoads (Gilbert) def. Sokoloski (C-M) 15-4Peyton Sharp (Nevada) 12-20 pinned Sokoloski (C-M) 1:41145: Will Dunsbergen (0-1) — DNPWilliam Clark (Roland-Story) pinned Dunsbergen (C-M) 2:40160: Cody Brodka (2-3) — 6thBrodka (C-M) pinned Lucas Schneider (Nevada) 1:04Dylan Coffi n (Saydel) pinned Brodka (C-M) 1:55Brodka (C-M) pinned Charles Fournier (Roland-Story) 3:59Max Reiter (South Hamilton) pinned Brodka (C-M) 5:34Dylan Coffi n (Saydel) pinned Brodka (C-M) 0:57182: MaCauley Mosher (2-3) — 6thMosher (C-M) received a byeLucas Rains (Prairie City-Monroe) pinned Mosher (C-M) 1:18Mosher (C-M) won by medical forfeit over Alex Peebles (Nevada)Ryan Hadaway (Roland-Story) pinned Mosher (C-M) 3:48Hunter Jesse (Saydel) pinned Mosher (C-M) 5:04285: Brandon Byal (2-3) — 6thByal (C-M) received a byeDawson Dahlke (CMB) pinned Byal (C-M) 2:53Byal (C-M) def. Trent Malone (Prairie City-Monroe) 2-1TJ Krehbeil (North Polk) pinned Byal (C-M) 0:51Rene Guzman (Greene County) pinned Byal (C-M) 3:37

Mustangs second ; C-M’s Stevens shines at HOI By Dustin Turner

Daily News Sports Writer

fouled on the next possession and knocked down two charity shots to put the lead to double digits.

The Norse came up empty on the next trip, and Van Houweling found Vos under the bucket to increase the lead to 12. Gilson sank a fl oater right as time expired to go into the half with a 28-14 edge.

Freland set the pace early in the sec-ond half, knocking down a 3-pointer in the opening moments. PCM used sharp pass-ing around the perimeter to get Vos open as she knocked one down from long range. The Mustangs amped up the pressure and forced R-S into some frustration fouls. Two free throws before the buzzer made it 41-21 going into the fourth.

Despite the big advantage, PCM did not back off its pressure. The Mustangs contin-ued to press in the backcourt and found easy buckets in transition on their way to a nearly 30-point victory.

PCM’s girls move to 10-6 with four wins in their last fi ve games. The Mustangs take on Colfax-Mingo in Colfax on Tuesday.

PCM: Freland gives girls deep threat

Continued from Page 1B

COLFAX — The drought is over for Colfax-Mingo’s basketball program thanks to the effort by the Lady Tigerhawks on Friday.

C-M’s basketball program got its fi rst win of the year with a comeback victory over South Hamilton, 45-40. C-M’s boys came up short on the back end of the doubleheader, 63-44.

The Lady Tigerhawks trailed early after the Hawks came out with a 17-12 run to start the game. South Hamilton increased its lead in a low-scoring third quarter, and after a 13-13 stalemate in the third quarter, C-M was looking at a seven-point defi cit to start the fi nal period.

A 15-2 run to end the game got the Tiger-hawks off the snide with a fi ve-point victory. The effort was led by senior McKenzie Cog-ley, whose 19 points and 13 rebounds led the team. Jade Lewis hauled in nine rebounds. Alivian Haley had eight points, and Jessica Albright picked up seven.

FOR THE BOYS, Friday night was not as fruitful. C-M was matched up against a Hawks team tied for the conference lead in the standings.

The Tigerhawks stayed with the Hawks through the fi rst quarter, trailing 13-11 after one period. C-M couldn’t stifl e the Hawks’ outside shooting in the second. South Ham-ilton went on a 21-13 run to take a 10-point lead at halftime. The Hawks continued to shoot well from the outside and outscored C-M 29-20 in the second half.

The Hawks were led by Colin Hill with 25 points on 8-of-9 shooting.

C-M coach John Borts was pleased with the effort from his team, particularly against such a tough opponent coming in.

“Strong effort by our kids tonight,” he said. “Our energy and effort was good for all four quarters. We cut down on turnovers and had improved execution on offense. Our defensive effort was also excellent. James Stoecker had his best effort of the year, and Colin Lourens had a strong game, as well.”

Lourens led the team with 11 points. Stoecker was second with nine points and led all Tigerhaws with six rebounds.

Tigerhawk girls get fi rst win; boys lose

By Dustin TurnerDaily News Sports Writer

Monday, January 27, 2014 Page 3B

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BAXTER — Making a bid for the Heart of Iowa Conference’s top spot, Col-lins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Raider boys won their sixth game in a row Friday at home. They dealt out an 87-57 loss to vis-iting Greene County Rams.

CMB’s girls had one bad quarter — only scoring four points in the second pe-riod — and they lost 51-41 to the Rams Friday night. The Raider girls have lost fi ve straight games to fall to 4-13 overall. They are 2-11 in HOIC play.

The Raider boys are tied for the best overall record, 12-3, among conference

teams. They are 9-3 in con-ference games, which ties them for second with Prairie City-Monroe. South Ham-ilton is 11-2 and 12-3, sitting atop the HOIC standings.

In the boys’ contest Friday, CMB bolted to an 8-0 lead and was up 22-3 at the end of the fi rst quarter. The Raiders led the Rams 46-20 at half-time, extending the margin to 68-35 by the end of three quarters.

CMB had 13 players score points in the game. Austin Moorman hit three 3-point-ers on his way to a team-high 16 points. Bryce Kemp fi n-ished with 15 points, 16 re-bounds and fi ve assists. Seth Balke had 15 points and three assists. Zach Samson

scored 11 points.The Raiders shot 53 per-

cent, 30-of-56, from the fi eld and cashed in on 21-of 28 free throw attempts. They out-rebounded the Rams 44-18.

Trey Tucker was 10-of-11 from the free-throw line for the Rams. Tucker scored 23 points. The Rams shot 32-percent, 15-of-46, from the fi eld and downed 25-of-35 free throw attempts.

The CMB girls trailed Greene County only by three points, 15-12, at the end of the fi rst quarter. The Raider offense went cold in the sec-ond period, scoring just four points. The Rams added 11 to go up 26-16 at halftime.

CMB outscored Greene

County, 13-11, in the third quarter. The Rams staved off the Raider challenge with a 14-12 run in the fi nal eight minutes.

Abbie Haupert fi nished with a double-double for CMB with 19 points and 12 rebounds. She also made four steals. Lexi Breon scored 11 points. Mackenzie Schmitz dished out four assists.

Kayla Mobley scored 18 points to lead the Rams. Jolee Wessling added 10 points.

CMB goes to Alleman Tuesday to play North Polk.

Boys’ GameCMB 22-24-22-19—87Greene County 3-19-13-22—57CMB — Moorman 3/3-1-1-16, Gal-loway 1-2-2-4, Samson 5-1-3-11, Balke 1/2-7-3-15, Kemp 6-3-3-15, Stratton 0-2-1-2, Nissen 0/1-2-1-

5, Thomson 2-0-1-4, Gundeson 1-0-1-2, Stover 1-0-3-2, Deutsch 1-2-2-4, Ritter 1-0-0-2, Girard 2-1-3-5. TOTALS: 24/6-21-24-87.Greene County — Braun 0/1-0-3-3, Tucker 5/1-10-5-23, Beger 0-6-3-6, Lamoureux 0-3-2-3, Neese 2-2-1-6, Nelson 2-1-4-5, Meinecke 0-2-2-2, Gorsutch 0-0-3-0, Boateng 2-0-2-4, Wilkens 2-1-2-5. TOTALS: 13/2-25-27-57.

Girls’ GameCMB 12-4-13-12—41Greene County 15-11-11-14—51CMB — Schmitz 3-0-4-6, Ritter 0-0-1-0, Hurley 1/1-0-5-5, Eslinger 0-0-1-0, Haupert 5/1-6-4-19, Breon 2/1-4-3-11. TOTALS: 11/3-10-18-41.Greene County — Saddoris 1-0-2-2, Ballard 1-0-0-2, Stoline 0-0-1-0, Rasmussen 0-2-1-2, Bravard 0-0-1-0, Mears 0/1-0-0-3, Promes 2-0-3-4, Christensen 0/2-0-3-6, Wessling 2-6-2-10, Mobley 8-2-4-18, Onken 2-0-1-4. TOTALS: 16/3-10-18-51.

That plan was to get Tyler Wood, who is among the top three 3-pointer shooters in Class 4A, open for out-side shots. Wilkins said it worked in a couple of ways, Wood got shots and “they were so worried about Tyler, we got easy looks inside and other players got open looks from the outside.”

Wood and Chandler Sturtz each rang up three 3-pointers in the game. The Cardinals shot a blistering 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from 3-point range in the game. Sturtz hit two treys in the third quarter with Wood, Connor Gholson and Jwan Roush each draining one.

The win put the Cardinals at 4-4 in Little Hawkeye Conference action and 5-8 overall. Newton hosts Pella Chris-tian Tuesday in a conference contest.

“This is huge because I don’t think Newton has swept Norwalk in a long time. This gives us a lot of momentum going into two winnable conference games this next week,” Sturtz said fol-lowing the game.

Sturtz said the emphasis was on de-fense for the Cardinals. He said they knew the shots would start falling for them and they just needed to continue to play solid defense.

Newton broke out to a 9-2 lead then Norwalk responded with a sev-en-point run. It was 9-9 going into the second quarter. Joseph Banfi eld got two inside shots to fall for Newton in a back-and-forth game.

The Warriors out-scored the Car-dinals 11-4 in the fi nal fi ve minutes of the second quarter. They led 24-17 at halftime and scored the fi rst basket of the third period.

Sturtz triggered the run by the Cardinals with a 3-pointer at the 7:14 mark then Banfi eld scored in-side. Wood hit a 3-pointer but Grant Wright sank a free throw to give Nor-walk a 29-25 lead.

Devin Shores answered with a buck-et for the Cardinals and it was Ghol-son’s trey that put Newton in front, 30-29. Shores followed by a basket. Roush’s trey at the 2:56 mark closed out a 13-1 run by the Cardinals.

Sturtz drained his second 3-pointer of the period to make it 38-31 and Nick Easley connected for the Cardi-

nals. Newton took a 40-35 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Cardinals expanded that lead to 10 points by the 4:30 mark. The Warriors scored fi ve unanswered then it came down to hitting free throws for Newton.

“Don’t miss,” Sturtz said was on his mind when he went to the line late in the game. “Down the stretch we were focused on not turning it over, get-ting a good shot if we were going to shoot it and just making free throws. Defense was a big key tonight for us.”

Newton cashed in 8-of-10 free throw attempts in the fi nal two min-utes to seal the win. Shores, Eas-ley, Gholson, Sturtz and Wood each stepped to the line and made charities in that span.

“We do a lot of offensive-defensive substitutions at the end of games. I told those kids when they were get-ting ready to back in with about a minute left ‘you guys are going to win the game for us,’” Wilkins said. “They played tough defense and rebounded well for us. The whole game our kids came out and played team defense.”

Sturtz, who was 6-of-6 at the line, led all scorers with 15 points. Wood had 13 plus had four rebounds. Sturtz had four rebounds, two steals and three assists. The Cardinals shot 42.5 percent, 17-of-40, from the fi eld over-all and hit 15-of-23 free throw at-tempts.

Banfi eld and Jordan Travis each had four rebounds. Easley dished out fi ve assists and Daquan Allen had four assists.

Wright fi nished with 11 points for Norwalk, which shot 37 percent, 18-of-49, from the fi eld. Steele, who had 10 rebounds, and Norwalk’s 6-6 Mi-chael Geistler each scored 10 points. The Warriors hit 10-of-17 from the free-throw line.Norwalk 9-15-11-14—49Newton 9-8-23-17—57Norwalk — Wright 3-5-5-11, LaVelle 1-0-2-2, Rosonke 0-0-2-0, Steele 4-2-3-10, Albrecht 0/1-3-1-6, Lippert 0-0-1-0, Pappan 1/2-0-1-8, Geistler 5-0-3-10, Onken 1-0-3-2. TOTALS: 15/3-10-21-49.Newton — Sturtz 0/3-6-2-15, Shores 2-1-2-5, Wood 1/2-2-3-13, Roush 0/1-0-1-3, Allen 1-0-1-2, Easley 2-4-2-8, Banfi eld 3-0-2-6, Gholson 0/1-2-1-5, Glotfelty 0-0-3-0, Travis 0-0-2-0. TOTALS: 9/8-15-19-57.

Norwalk’s Kierstin Vaske scored which was counted with a basket by Newton’s Shelby Gray. Shelby Nel-son hit her third 3-pointer of the night for the Warriors with 51.1 sec-onds on the game clock. Newton led 41-40.

Stock sank one of two free throws to put the Cardinals in front by two points with 31 seconds left in home contest. The Warriors called a time-out with 25.1 seconds remaining.

Ten seconds later, Sarah Kalkhoff reached in and knocked the basket-ball away from Norwalk’s Sidney Lo-gan. Kalkhoff collected the basket-ball and passed it to Sydney Jenkins.

Jenkins made one of two char-ity tosses then put the pressure on Nelson, who attempted a 3-pointer at the other end for Norwalk. Logan was fouled with less than a second left and she missed both free throw attempts.

“We pride ourselves on our team defense,” Kalkhoff said after the game. “At the timeout (with 25 sec-onds left), coach just told us to go out and play our defense. Defense is what I do. My offense is not always there, but I try hard to play the best I can defensively.”

Stock, who was 7-of-9, from the free-throw line led the Cardinals with 13 points. Hannah Rhoads hit two 3-pointers on the way to eight points. Gray and Kalkhoff each had six rebounds.

The win halted a two-game losing skid by the Cardinals. They are 4-11 on the season and improved to 3-5 in Little Hawkeye Conference play.

“We’re tied in conference with them so to beat them, helps us have a good chance to move up in the con-ference,” Kalkhoff said. “This was a big game. It was a game we decided we wanted after they beat us in a close game there earlier in the sea-son. We love to play and win in front of our fans and ring the bell.”

The Cardinals rang the victory bell following the game. They host Pella Christian Tuesday in confer-ence action.

When Michaela Jacobsen scored at the 3:32 mark of the fi rst quarter, it tied the game up at 4-4. Hannah Rhoads triggered in a 3-pointer fol-lowed by a basket by Stock to push the Cardinals to the lead, 9-4.

Newton never trailed in the game again. The Cardinals were up 12-8 after one quarter of play Stock hit both ends of a one-and-one then Gray had a baby hook shot for two to open the second period.

The Cardinals opened a 17-8 lead which increased to 23-11 at the

3-minute mark. Rhoads hit another trey and Stock scored in transition. Newton led Norwalk 27-14 at half-time.

“The fi rst half was great. We played extremely well. That’s what we’re capable of, but its been rare for us. We haven’t been able to put a full game of that together,” Sharp said. “In conference play, we’ve been start-ing games slow, putting ourselves in a hole then fi nish a game strong.

“Tonight, we started strong then in the third quarter, facing that 1-3-1 (defense) and got up tight about it. We spent two days working on it.”

Newton’s offense came to a stand still in the third quarter. Jenkins hit two free throws with 4:42 left and that was it. The Cardinals stayed on top, leading 29-26, going into the fourth quarter.

Free throw shooting came into play in the fi nal eight minutes. New-ton went 10-of-16 in that span to keep the pace. The Cardinals got their fi rst fi eld goal of the second half with 3:26 left in the game. Jacobsen crashed through the lane for a bucket to give Newton a 35-30 lead.

Nelson downed a 3-pointer for Norwalk. On the play, Jacobsen was called for a foul which put VanVelzen at the free-throw line. VanVelzen hit both ends of a one-and-one to tie the game.

“This shows how our team has matured mentally in the past couple of days. The fi ve-point play and how our girls responded to it and fi nished the game bears that out,” Sharp said.

Jacobsen had fi ve rebounds. Kalk-hoff made two steals while Rhoads and Jacobsen each handed out three assists.

The Cardinals shot 28 percent, 11-of-39, from the fi eld. They sank 19-of-28 free throw attempts in the game.

VanVelzen and Nelson led the Warriors with 12 points each. Nor-walk hit 11-of-23 free throws.

In the junior varsity game, Nor-walk won on a late basket, 38-36. Newton was led by Jaci Twaddle with 11 points and Jessica Reynolds with 10 points.Norwalk 8-6-12-14—40Newton 12-15-2-14—43Norwalk — Vaske 1-0-3-2, Hoover 0-0-1-0, Owens 2-0-2-4, Logan 2-3-3-7, Poppens 1-0-5-2, VanVelzen 3-6-5-12, Hegland 0-0-5-0, Lucas 0-1-0-1, Nelson 1/3-1-2-12. TO-TALS: 10/3-11-26-40.Newton — Jenkins 4-5-2-7, Stock 3-7-2-13, Hutchinson 0-3-4-3, Rhoads 0/2-2-4-8, Gray 2-0-2-4, Jacobsen 2-1-4-5, Reynolds 1-0-0-2-, Kalkhoff 0-1-2-1. TOTALS: 9/2-19-20-43

“The boys need to improve their spare game to take their game to the next level,” Banwell said.

Pella Christian got a 318 from Nick Lanser. Jordan Pleima had a 293 and Brandon Roozendaal threw a 291.

In the Baker games, Newton’s scores were 177, 163, 162, 100, 143 for a 745. Pella Christian put up an 845 Baker game total.

Newton’s girls rolled up a 2,121 pin score over a short-handed Pella Christian team. The Eagles had a score of 1,345. Blunck said there was a confl ict with speech contest which

thinned the PC girls’ ranks.“I believe our scores have dipped

down a bit because the varsity lineup has recently changed from week to week,” Banwell said.

“I have several bowlers involved in many school actives that were not able to bowl the last few weeks because of mu-sic contests and festivals. However, the bowlers who fi lled in have done a unbe-lievable job maintaining the high expec-tations set by the bowling program.”

A steady force on the Cardinal girls’ varsity is Madison Humphrey. Hum-phrey rolled the top score again for the Cardinals with a 366 (197, 169). Banwell said Humphrey bowled really well and

“keeps performing her best every week.”Erica Bailey turned in a 319 with

games of 180 and 139. Mariah Gon-zalez threw a 299 (188, 111) followed by Melanie Stice with a 247 (136, 113), Kirsten Young with a 233 (125, 108) and Makayla Tabor with a 185 (90-95).

The Cardinal girls’ Baker games were 126, 156, 125, 124, 126 for a 657.

Newton also won the boys’ and coed junior varsity duals.

Leading the Cardinal boys’ junior varsity was Shea Carre with a 309 (177, 132). Joe Stammeyer had a 266 (148, 118), Evan Carter bowled a 250 (126, 124), Brian Jones had a 230

(136, 94) and Joe Malsom had a 215 (98, 117). Their Baker game scores were 169, 102, 98, 162, 109 for a 640.

Newton had a 1,910 score to PC boys’ JV No. 1 1,737 pins.

Newton’s coed JV won 1,693-1,515 over Pella Christian Boys’ JV No. 2.

Chas Antie led Newton with a 285 (137, 148). Lizzy Coyle had a 218 (114, 104) followed by Erin VanSickel with a 215 (107, 108), Kayla Corso with a 204 (119, 85) and Hayley Sin-clair with a 192 (82,110).

Newton hosts Oskaloosa this Sat-urday while Pella Christian goes to Knoxville for a triangular with Knox-ville and Norwalk.

Raider boys net big win; girls lose to the Rams By Jocelyn Sheets

Daily News Sports Editor

Bowling: Cardinals and Eagles go head-to-head on the lanes Continued from Page 1B

Girls: Newton staves off Norwalk Continued from Page 1B

Boys: Newton seals win with free throws Continued from Page 1B

Sports Editor Jocelyn Sheets may be con-tacted at (641) 792-3121, ext. 432, or at jsheets@newtondailynews.com.

HONOLULU (AP) — DeMarco Murray caught a 20-yard pass for a touchdown and Mike Tolbert plunged into the end zone for a 2-point con-version with less than 1 minute to give Jerry Rice a win over Deion Sanders, 22-21, in the fi rst schoolyard-style Pro Bowl.

Baltimore’s Justin Tucker missed a 67-yard fi eld goal on the game’s fi nal

play after missing a 66-yarder earlier in the game.

The NFL’s all-stars are defending their effort in the lowest scoring Pro Bowl in eight years — a game that pit-ted teammates against each other in a contest decided in the fi nal minute.

The game had eight turnovers — including six interceptions — and nine sacks.

Two-point conversion wins new style Pro Bowl

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Defendant: PECINOVSKY,AMANDA J. A/K/A AMANDA PE-

CINOVSKY - IN REMDefendant: AND SHANNON PE-CINOVSKY; BANK OF AMERI-

CA, N.A.; - IN REMAs a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:The North Half of Lot One of theSubdivision of Out Lot One in theCity of Prairie City, Jasper Coun-ty, Iowa, as appears in Plat BookB, at Page 563 in the Office ofthe Recorder of said County; situ-ated in Jasper County in theState of Iowa AKA TheNorth Half of Lot 1 of the Subdivi-sion of Out Lot 1 in the City ofPrairie City,Jasper County, Iowa,as appears in Plat Book B, atPage 563 in the Office of theRecorder of said CountyStreet Address304 N. STATE STREET,PRAIRIE CITY, IOWAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 02/25/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $99,846.55Costs $1,300.00Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 7.375% OF $90,221.23FROM 06/05/2012Attorney KREITNER, GREGORY J. (563)263-9494Date 12/27/2013Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 20 & 27

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-0002(1)

COURT NO. EQCV117982SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA,N.A.vs

Defendant: REED, CHRIS - INREM

Defendant: SPOUSE OF CHRISREED, IF ANY; CITY OF COL-FAX, IOWA; MIDLAND FUND-ING NCC-2 CORP; STATE OF

IOWA, IOWA DEPARTMENT OFHUMAN SERVICES; STATE OFIOWA; TRACY L. DAVIDSON -

IN REMAs a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Block “G” inA.J. Wood's addition to Colfax,Jasper County, IowaStreet Address103 SOUTH MADISON STREET,COLFAX, IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 03/04/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $50,922.29Costs $2,002.48Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 8.125% OF $38,756.15FROM 03/15/2013Attorney HOPKINS, BENJAMIN W. (515)222-9400Date 01/02/2014Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 27 & February 3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-0203(1)

COURT NO. EQCV118572SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: GREAT SOUTHERNBANK,

vsDefendant: BAZER, KIMBERLY

H. A/K/A KIMBERLY BAZER; - INREM

Defendant: SPOUSE OF KIM-BERLY H. BAZER, IF ANY;STEVE DAILEY; MIDLAND

FUNDING LLC; ADVANTAGECREDIT UNION; - IN REM

DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES INPOSSESSION, - IN REM

As a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:Lot Twenty-three in Block “J” Au-rora Heights Subdivision in theCity of Newton, Jasper County,Iowa, as appears in Plat Book “D”at page 94 in the Office of theRecorder of said County,Street Address316 E. 21ST STREET S., NEWTON, IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 03/04/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $36,773.77Costs $425.55Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 2.92% OF $36,773.77FROM 09/13/2013Attorney BURKE, THOMAS H (515) 288-6041Date 01/05/2014Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 27 & February 3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-0203(1)

COURT NO. EQCV118572SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: GREAT SOUTHERNBANK,

vsDefendant: BAZER, KIMBERLY

H. A/K/A KIMBERLY BAZER; - INREM

Defendant: SPOUSE OF KIM-BERLY H. BAZER, IF ANY;STEVE DAILEY; MIDLAND

FUNDING LLC; ADVANTAGECREDIT UNION; - IN REM

DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES INPOSSESSION, - IN REM

As a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:Lot Twenty-three in Block “J” Au-rora Heights Subdivision in theCity of Newton, Jasper County,Iowa, as appears in Plat Book “D”at page 94 in the Office of theRecorder of said County,Street Address316 E. 21ST STREET S., NEWTON, IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 03/04/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $36,773.77Costs $425.55Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 2.92% OF $36,773.77FROM 09/13/2013Attorney BURKE, THOMAS H (515) 288-6041Date 01/05/2014Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 27 & February 3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 14-0017(1)

COURT NO. EQCV118453SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: GREAT SOUTHERNBANK

vsDefendant: PETTIGO, PATSY E.A/K/A PATSY E. PETTIGO RAT-

CLIFF; - IN REMDefendant: SPOUSE OF PATSY

E. PETTIGO, IF ANY; INDUS-TRY MORTGAGE COMPANYL.P.;LEDERMAN BONDING

COMPANY; - IN REMDEFENDANT: AND PARTIES IN

POSSESSION, - IN REMAs a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:A tract of land in part of theNorthwest Quarter of the North-east Quarter of Section 30,Township 79 North, Range 17West of the 5th P.M., JasperCounty, Iowa described as fol-lows: Commence 246 feet East ofthe Northwest corner of theNortheast Quarter of said Section30, run thence South 372 feet,East 209 feet, North 372 feet,West 209 feet to the point of be-ginning,Street Address11267 S. 60th Ave. E., Sully, IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 03/04/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $26,868.27Costs $423.00Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 5.0497% OF $26,868.27FROM 05/21/2013Attorney BURKE, THOMAS H (515) 288-6041Date 01/03/2014Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 27 & February 3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5410(1)

COURT NO. EQCV118319SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK,NA,vs

Defendant: HOUSLEY-BUTLER,HEATHER - IN REM

Defendant: SPOUSE OFHEATHER HOUSLEY-BUTLER,CORY K. BUTLER, SPOUSE OF

CORY K. BUTLER, MARVINHOUSLEY, SPOUSE OF MAR-

VIN HOUSLEY, - IN REMDEFENDANT: PARTIES IN

POSSESSION - IN REMAs a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:Part of the Southeast Quarter ofthe Northwest Quarter of SectionNineteen, Township Seventy-eight North, Range EighteenWest of the Fifth P.M., JasperCounty, Iowa, described as be-ginning at the Northeast Cornerof the said Southeast Quarter ofthe Northwest Quarter of saidSection Nineteen, thence South00°00'00” West along the Eastline of the said Southeast Quarterof the Northwest Quarter Eighthundred Sixty-three feet, thenceSouth 89°49'41” West Two hun-dred Three and Seventy-sevenhundredths feet, thence North00°15'00” East Eight hundredSixty-three and One hundredthsfeet to a point on the North line ofthe said Southeast Quarter of theNorthwest Quarter, thence North89°49'41” East along the Northline of the said Southeast Quarterof the Northwest Quarter Twohundred feet to the point of be-ginning Street Address10659 E. 64TH ST. S., REASNOR, IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 02/25/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $80,080.04Costs $1,975.50Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 6.5% OF $76,436.94FROM 08/13/2013Attorney SAYER, BRIAN (319) 234-2530Date 12/11/2013Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 20 & 27

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 13, 2014, 6:00 P.M.CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The City Council of Newton, Iowamet in special session at 6:00P.M. on the above date in theCouncil Chambers at 101 West4th Street South. Mayor MichaelL. Hansen presided. PresentCouncil Members: Price, George,Chape', Otto, Trotter, Mullan. Ab-sent: None. Mayor Hansen asked everyonepresent to join him in saying thePledge of Allegiance. Moved by Chape', seconded byTrotter to approve a motion to re-tain Two Solutions LLC for ad-ministrative reviews. AYES: Six.NAYS: None. Motion carries. Bryan Friedman presented theCIP report to Council for consen-sus on recommendations. Thepurpose of the report is to identifythose capital expenditure projectsfrom the 2014-2020 CommunityInvestment Plan that should beincluded in the 2014-2015 AnnualBudget. It was decided to in-clude the enterprise funds, desig-nated funds, and urban renewal(TIF) capital expenditures in the2014-15 budget. Council dis-cussed many of the additional el-ements and requested additionalinformation. Mayor Hansen announced a fiveminute break. City Administrator Robert Knabelpresented Council with informa-tion regarding personnel re-quests. Developing priorities andbalancing budgets with fewer re-sources (people and money) isthe challenge facing the City ofNewton. Council discussed infor-mation technology needs, fireand police services and agreedon hiring a development special-ist. The Development Specialistwould be responsible for areas ofhousing and retail development,insuring a successful implemen-tation for these important direc-tional changes. Moved by Trotter, seconded byMullan, to adjourn the meeting at8:54 p.m. Motion unanimouslycarried by voice vote.Michael L. Hansen, MayorKatrina Davis, City Clerk

January 27January 13, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.Regular meeting of the Board ofEducation at Emerson Hough -Conference Room 125President Andrew Elbert con-vened the board to order at 7:00p.m. Present: Sheri Benson, NatClark, Donna Cook, Andrew El-bert, Robyn Friedman, TravisPadget, Bill Perrenoud, BobCallaghan, Gayle Isaac, andChristine Dawson.Others Present: Brenda Hodnett,Cori Latcham, Curt Roorda, TinaRoss, Ty Rushing, Jack Suttek,and Randy Van.CommunicationsNone - Due to a new semester,Student Representatives from theNewton Senior High School hadnot yet been assigned to attendthe January 13, 2014 RegularBoard of Education Meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENTAGENDA - ACTION # 9215Ms. Cook moved, Mr. Clark sec-onded, to approve the consentagenda - as amended: Omit agenda items - IV E (TaxSheltered Annuities) and IV G(Petition for Student Reinstate-ment Following Disciplinary As-signment). Correct December16, 2014 minutes - (Item D Su-perintendent's Report) - EdCampIowa will be held Saturday, March8, 2014 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Open ForumNo one requested to speak dur-ing Open Forum.Superintendent Callaghan'sReport:A. SIAC Committee Report - Mr.Bob Callaghan shared that due totwo resignations from the SchoolImprovement Advisory Commit-tee (SIAC), Mike Moran andCharlet Daft have been appointedto fill the vacant positions. Mr.Callaghan provided updates fromthe January 9, 2014 SIAC meet-ing. The SIAC Committee adopt-ed the Newton CommunitySchool District's Mission State-ment as its Vision Statement, andadopted a Mission Statement:The SIAC Committee formed andassigned members to the follow-ing sub-committees: (1) Budget(2) Facilities (3) Staffing. Mr.Callaghan discussed the commit-tee's progress on the 2014/2015school calendar (1,080 hours vs.180 days) and how to bestachieve scheduling. B. Transportation Update - CurtRoorda shared information aboutthe recent purchase of a used,refurbished 2001 Chevroletflatbed truck. The vehicle waspurchased to be used in the win-ter as a sand truck, and in thesummer as a mower trailer. Curtalso shared about the recent ex-treme cold, but had no majorproblems overall. Mr. Callaghanencouraged everyone to com-mend the transportation depart-ment for their efforts during theextreme cold weather. C. Maintenance/Facilities Up-date - Jack Suttek explained apower outage that occurred at theNewton Senior High School dur-ing the extreme cold weather.The power outage had to do withlosing a phase from the powercompany. Jack shared that thepower issues should be back tonormal next week. Mr. Callaghancommended Jack for safely tak-ing care of his employees andthe facilities during the extremeweather.Consider Public Hearing Re-garding Property Lease for AT& T Communication Tower(Action Item) - ACTION # 9216Mr. Gayle Isaac shared that hehad neglected to post the publichearing regarding a proposedproperty lease for an AT & Tcommunication tower from thelast Board of Directors Meeting(December 16, 2013). Therefore,a public hearing will be set forJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:05 PM inthe Berg Elementary cafeteria(1900 N 5th Ave E). Mr.Callaghan read the resolution inits entirety and explained the voteprocess. Sheri Benson request-ed clarification on the placementof the tower and it was explainedthat it will be south of the highschool, at East 5th Street South,on the fringe of the Children'sForest. Donna Cook requestedconfirmation that there would befencing around the tower, andthere will be. Robyn Friedman moved, TravisPadget seconded, to approve theproperty lease for the AT & TCommunication Tower. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.1) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9217 Mr. Callaghan discussed para-graph five of Voluntary Early Re-tirement Program Policy Code410.1 to clarify that eligible fulltime employees will have an ex-tension of 30 days (minimum)from the time an offer is extendedby the Board of Education to ap-ply for early retirement incen-tives. Mr. Callaghan shared thatthe deadline to apply would beMarch 1, 2014, and an open in-formational meeting will be heldfor those who have questionsabout the program. Nat Clark moved, Sheri Bensonseconded, to approve the secondreading of Early Retirement Poli-cy 410.1. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.2) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9218 Mr. Isaac explained edits to Vol-untary Early Retirement BenefitsPolicy Code 410.2, where theDistrict would buy back sick timeat the rate of $50 per day to amaximum of 180 days. Mr. Isaacshared that buy back funds willcome from the ManagementFund. Robyn Friedman moved, TravisPadget seconded, to approve thesecond reading of Early Retire-ment Policy 410.2. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.3) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9219 There was some discussion onthe Early Retirement Continua-tion of Insurance Policy Code410.3. Mr. Isaac shared that thecost for medical and dental insur-ance is around $7,200+ per full-time employee (individual plan),which is paid by the District. Sheri Benson moved, RobynFriedman seconded, to approvethe second reading of Early Re-tirement Policy 410.3. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis PadgetNays: Bill Perrenoud.Consider Adoption of Volun-tary Early Retirement Program,Benefits, and Continuation ofInsurance for Qualifying FullTime Employees (Action Item) -ACTION # 9220There was some discussion re-garding the adoption of the Vol-untary Early Retirement Program,Benefits, and Continuation of In-surance for qualifying full timeemployees and extending an of-fer for Early Retirement this year.The early retirement considera-tion was first brought up at theNovember 25, 2013 board meet-ing. Mr. Gayle Isaac clarified itsuse as a budgetary tool, and thatwith a $500,000+ shortfall, wewould need the early retirementincentive for next year, however,we do not want to keep offering itas it loses its effectiveness. Mr.Isaac confirmed that we haveplenty of funds to cover the pro-gram. Bill Perrenoud continuedthe discussion stating that hedoes not understand why we of-fer early retirement some years,and others we do not. RobynFriedman stated that the Boardhas the power to decide how of-ten it is offered. Nat Clark sharedthat the Board is not forcing any-one to retire, they have a choice.Donna Cook clarified that the ear-ly retirement is being offered forthe 2013/2014 school year, andGayle Isaac confirmed that itwould be effective as of June 30,2014 or before. Mr. Callaghanstated that a letter would be sentout to eligible employees thatwould include a timeline. He em-phasized that the early retirementincentive is being used as a bud-getary tool. Bill Perrenoud re-quested that the District be mind-ful of the presentation to employ-ees, so it is not done as recogni-tion of years of service. Nat Clark moved, Sheri Bensonseconded, to approve the adop-tion of the Voluntary Early Retire-ment Program, Benefits, andContinuation of Insurance forQualifying Full Time Employees. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.

January 13, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.Regular meeting of the Board ofEducation at Emerson Hough -Conference Room 125President Andrew Elbert con-vened the board to order at 7:00p.m. Present: Sheri Benson, NatClark, Donna Cook, Andrew El-bert, Robyn Friedman, TravisPadget, Bill Perrenoud, BobCallaghan, Gayle Isaac, andChristine Dawson.Others Present: Brenda Hodnett,Cori Latcham, Curt Roorda, TinaRoss, Ty Rushing, Jack Suttek,and Randy Van.CommunicationsNone - Due to a new semester,Student Representatives from theNewton Senior High School hadnot yet been assigned to attendthe January 13, 2014 RegularBoard of Education Meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENTAGENDA - ACTION # 9215Ms. Cook moved, Mr. Clark sec-onded, to approve the consentagenda - as amended: Omit agenda items - IV E (TaxSheltered Annuities) and IV G(Petition for Student Reinstate-ment Following Disciplinary As-signment). Correct December16, 2014 minutes - (Item D Su-perintendent's Report) - EdCampIowa will be held Saturday, March8, 2014 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Open ForumNo one requested to speak dur-ing Open Forum.Superintendent Callaghan'sReport:A. SIAC Committee Report - Mr.Bob Callaghan shared that due totwo resignations from the SchoolImprovement Advisory Commit-tee (SIAC), Mike Moran andCharlet Daft have been appointedto fill the vacant positions. Mr.Callaghan provided updates fromthe January 9, 2014 SIAC meet-ing. The SIAC Committee adopt-ed the Newton CommunitySchool District's Mission State-ment as its Vision Statement, andadopted a Mission Statement:The SIAC Committee formed andassigned members to the follow-ing sub-committees: (1) Budget(2) Facilities (3) Staffing. Mr.Callaghan discussed the commit-tee's progress on the 2014/2015school calendar (1,080 hours vs.180 days) and how to bestachieve scheduling. B. Transportation Update - CurtRoorda shared information aboutthe recent purchase of a used,refurbished 2001 Chevroletflatbed truck. The vehicle waspurchased to be used in the win-ter as a sand truck, and in thesummer as a mower trailer. Curtalso shared about the recent ex-treme cold, but had no majorproblems overall. Mr. Callaghanencouraged everyone to com-mend the transportation depart-ment for their efforts during theextreme cold weather. C. Maintenance/Facilities Up-date - Jack Suttek explained apower outage that occurred at theNewton Senior High School dur-ing the extreme cold weather.The power outage had to do withlosing a phase from the powercompany. Jack shared that thepower issues should be back tonormal next week. Mr. Callaghancommended Jack for safely tak-ing care of his employees andthe facilities during the extremeweather.Consider Public Hearing Re-garding Property Lease for AT& T Communication Tower(Action Item) - ACTION # 9216Mr. Gayle Isaac shared that hehad neglected to post the publichearing regarding a proposedproperty lease for an AT & Tcommunication tower from thelast Board of Directors Meeting(December 16, 2013). Therefore,a public hearing will be set forJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:05 PM inthe Berg Elementary cafeteria(1900 N 5th Ave E). Mr.Callaghan read the resolution inits entirety and explained the voteprocess. Sheri Benson request-ed clarification on the placementof the tower and it was explainedthat it will be south of the highschool, at East 5th Street South,on the fringe of the Children'sForest. Donna Cook requestedconfirmation that there would befencing around the tower, andthere will be. Robyn Friedman moved, TravisPadget seconded, to approve theproperty lease for the AT & TCommunication Tower. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.1) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9217 Mr. Callaghan discussed para-graph five of Voluntary Early Re-tirement Program Policy Code410.1 to clarify that eligible fulltime employees will have an ex-tension of 30 days (minimum)from the time an offer is extendedby the Board of Education to ap-ply for early retirement incen-tives. Mr. Callaghan shared thatthe deadline to apply would beMarch 1, 2014, and an open in-formational meeting will be heldfor those who have questionsabout the program. Nat Clark moved, Sheri Bensonseconded, to approve the secondreading of Early Retirement Poli-cy 410.1. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.2) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9218 Mr. Isaac explained edits to Vol-untary Early Retirement BenefitsPolicy Code 410.2, where theDistrict would buy back sick timeat the rate of $50 per day to amaximum of 180 days. Mr. Isaacshared that buy back funds willcome from the ManagementFund. Robyn Friedman moved, TravisPadget seconded, to approve thesecond reading of Early Retire-ment Policy 410.2. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.3) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9219 There was some discussion onthe Early Retirement Continua-tion of Insurance Policy Code410.3. Mr. Isaac shared that thecost for medical and dental insur-ance is around $7,200+ per full-time employee (individual plan),which is paid by the District. Sheri Benson moved, RobynFriedman seconded, to approvethe second reading of Early Re-tirement Policy 410.3. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis PadgetNays: Bill Perrenoud.Consider Adoption of Volun-tary Early Retirement Program,Benefits, and Continuation ofInsurance for Qualifying FullTime Employees (Action Item) -ACTION # 9220There was some discussion re-garding the adoption of the Vol-untary Early Retirement Program,Benefits, and Continuation of In-surance for qualifying full timeemployees and extending an of-fer for Early Retirement this year.The early retirement considera-tion was first brought up at theNovember 25, 2013 board meet-ing. Mr. Gayle Isaac clarified itsuse as a budgetary tool, and thatwith a $500,000+ shortfall, wewould need the early retirementincentive for next year, however,we do not want to keep offering itas it loses its effectiveness. Mr.Isaac confirmed that we haveplenty of funds to cover the pro-gram. Bill Perrenoud continuedthe discussion stating that hedoes not understand why we of-fer early retirement some years,and others we do not. RobynFriedman stated that the Boardhas the power to decide how of-ten it is offered. Nat Clark sharedthat the Board is not forcing any-one to retire, they have a choice.Donna Cook clarified that the ear-ly retirement is being offered forthe 2013/2014 school year, andGayle Isaac confirmed that itwould be effective as of June 30,2014 or before. Mr. Callaghanstated that a letter would be sentout to eligible employees thatwould include a timeline. He em-phasized that the early retirementincentive is being used as a bud-getary tool. Bill Perrenoud re-quested that the District be mind-ful of the presentation to employ-ees, so it is not done as recogni-tion of years of service. Nat Clark moved, Sheri Bensonseconded, to approve the adop-tion of the Voluntary Early Retire-ment Program, Benefits, andContinuation of Insurance forQualifying Full Time Employees. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.

January 13, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.Regular meeting of the Board ofEducation at Emerson Hough -Conference Room 125President Andrew Elbert con-vened the board to order at 7:00p.m. Present: Sheri Benson, NatClark, Donna Cook, Andrew El-bert, Robyn Friedman, TravisPadget, Bill Perrenoud, BobCallaghan, Gayle Isaac, andChristine Dawson.Others Present: Brenda Hodnett,Cori Latcham, Curt Roorda, TinaRoss, Ty Rushing, Jack Suttek,and Randy Van.CommunicationsNone - Due to a new semester,Student Representatives from theNewton Senior High School hadnot yet been assigned to attendthe January 13, 2014 RegularBoard of Education Meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENTAGENDA - ACTION # 9215Ms. Cook moved, Mr. Clark sec-onded, to approve the consentagenda - as amended: Omit agenda items - IV E (TaxSheltered Annuities) and IV G(Petition for Student Reinstate-ment Following Disciplinary As-signment). Correct December16, 2014 minutes - (Item D Su-perintendent's Report) - EdCampIowa will be held Saturday, March8, 2014 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Open ForumNo one requested to speak dur-ing Open Forum.Superintendent Callaghan'sReport:A. SIAC Committee Report - Mr.Bob Callaghan shared that due totwo resignations from the SchoolImprovement Advisory Commit-tee (SIAC), Mike Moran andCharlet Daft have been appointedto fill the vacant positions. Mr.Callaghan provided updates fromthe January 9, 2014 SIAC meet-ing. The SIAC Committee adopt-ed the Newton CommunitySchool District's Mission State-ment as its Vision Statement, andadopted a Mission Statement:The SIAC Committee formed andassigned members to the follow-ing sub-committees: (1) Budget(2) Facilities (3) Staffing. Mr.Callaghan discussed the commit-tee's progress on the 2014/2015school calendar (1,080 hours vs.180 days) and how to bestachieve scheduling. B. Transportation Update - CurtRoorda shared information aboutthe recent purchase of a used,refurbished 2001 Chevroletflatbed truck. The vehicle waspurchased to be used in the win-ter as a sand truck, and in thesummer as a mower trailer. Curtalso shared about the recent ex-treme cold, but had no majorproblems overall. Mr. Callaghanencouraged everyone to com-mend the transportation depart-ment for their efforts during theextreme cold weather. C. Maintenance/Facilities Up-date - Jack Suttek explained apower outage that occurred at theNewton Senior High School dur-ing the extreme cold weather.The power outage had to do withlosing a phase from the powercompany. Jack shared that thepower issues should be back tonormal next week. Mr. Callaghancommended Jack for safely tak-ing care of his employees andthe facilities during the extremeweather.Consider Public Hearing Re-garding Property Lease for AT& T Communication Tower(Action Item) - ACTION # 9216Mr. Gayle Isaac shared that hehad neglected to post the publichearing regarding a proposedproperty lease for an AT & Tcommunication tower from thelast Board of Directors Meeting(December 16, 2013). Therefore,a public hearing will be set forJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:05 PM inthe Berg Elementary cafeteria(1900 N 5th Ave E). Mr.Callaghan read the resolution inits entirety and explained the voteprocess. Sheri Benson request-ed clarification on the placementof the tower and it was explainedthat it will be south of the highschool, at East 5th Street South,on the fringe of the Children'sForest. Donna Cook requestedconfirmation that there would befencing around the tower, andthere will be. Robyn Friedman moved, TravisPadget seconded, to approve theproperty lease for the AT & TCommunication Tower. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.1) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9217 Mr. Callaghan discussed para-graph five of Voluntary Early Re-tirement Program Policy Code410.1 to clarify that eligible fulltime employees will have an ex-tension of 30 days (minimum)from the time an offer is extendedby the Board of Education to ap-ply for early retirement incen-tives. Mr. Callaghan shared thatthe deadline to apply would beMarch 1, 2014, and an open in-formational meeting will be heldfor those who have questionsabout the program. Nat Clark moved, Sheri Bensonseconded, to approve the secondreading of Early Retirement Poli-cy 410.1. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.2) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9218 Mr. Isaac explained edits to Vol-untary Early Retirement BenefitsPolicy Code 410.2, where theDistrict would buy back sick timeat the rate of $50 per day to amaximum of 180 days. Mr. Isaacshared that buy back funds willcome from the ManagementFund. Robyn Friedman moved, TravisPadget seconded, to approve thesecond reading of Early Retire-ment Policy 410.2. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Second Reading ofEarly Retirement Incentive Poli-cy (410.3) (Action Item) - AC-TION # 9219 There was some discussion onthe Early Retirement Continua-tion of Insurance Policy Code410.3. Mr. Isaac shared that thecost for medical and dental insur-ance is around $7,200+ per full-time employee (individual plan),which is paid by the District. Sheri Benson moved, RobynFriedman seconded, to approvethe second reading of Early Re-tirement Policy 410.3. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis PadgetNays: Bill Perrenoud.Consider Adoption of Volun-tary Early Retirement Program,Benefits, and Continuation ofInsurance for Qualifying FullTime Employees (Action Item) -ACTION # 9220There was some discussion re-garding the adoption of the Vol-untary Early Retirement Program,Benefits, and Continuation of In-surance for qualifying full timeemployees and extending an of-fer for Early Retirement this year.The early retirement considera-tion was first brought up at theNovember 25, 2013 board meet-ing. Mr. Gayle Isaac clarified itsuse as a budgetary tool, and thatwith a $500,000+ shortfall, wewould need the early retirementincentive for next year, however,we do not want to keep offering itas it loses its effectiveness. Mr.Isaac confirmed that we haveplenty of funds to cover the pro-gram. Bill Perrenoud continuedthe discussion stating that hedoes not understand why we of-fer early retirement some years,and others we do not. RobynFriedman stated that the Boardhas the power to decide how of-ten it is offered. Nat Clark sharedthat the Board is not forcing any-one to retire, they have a choice.Donna Cook clarified that the ear-ly retirement is being offered forthe 2013/2014 school year, andGayle Isaac confirmed that itwould be effective as of June 30,2014 or before. Mr. Callaghanstated that a letter would be sentout to eligible employees thatwould include a timeline. He em-phasized that the early retirementincentive is being used as a bud-getary tool. Bill Perrenoud re-quested that the District be mind-ful of the presentation to employ-ees, so it is not done as recogni-tion of years of service. Nat Clark moved, Sheri Bensonseconded, to approve the adop-tion of the Voluntary Early Retire-ment Program, Benefits, andContinuation of Insurance forQualifying Full Time Employees. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.Consider Modification of BoardAdopted Meeting Time - forRegular Monthly Meetings ofthe NCSD Board of Education(Action Item) - ACTION # 9221Board Members discussed modi-fying their regular monthly meet-ing time from 7:00 PM, which wasa temporary change (October -December 2013) to accommo-date Robyn Friedman's atten-dance at YMCA meetings. TheBoard previously met at 6:00 PMand it was suggested by NatClark and Andy Elbert that themeeting time be moved to 6:30PM. Bill Perrenoud moved, Nat Clarkseconded, to modify the regularmonthly meeting time for theNCSD Board of Education to 6:30PM. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill Perre-noud. Nays: Donna CookDiscussion of NCSD FinancialHealth, Line Item Budget, andOperating Budget Reports (Discussion Item)Mr. Gayle Isaac discussed theLine Item Budget and OperatingBudget Reports, and shared thathe continues to search for betterinterest rates on investments,keeping in mind the acronymSLY - to keep funds Secure, Liq-uid, and Yield. Mr. Isaac also of-fered for Board Members to at-tend workshops if interested tolearn more about school fi-nances. He also encouragedBoard Members to concentrateon the monthly reports that areprovided in their board packets(ie) balance sheets, investmentreports, and expenditure compar-isons. Consider Adoption of BoardOperating Procedures (Discus-sion Item/Action Item) - ACTION# 9222Mr. Callaghan shared that he wasnot prepared to take action on theAdoption of Board Operating Pro-cedures, due to timing of informa-tion received to prepare a docu-ment for board review. Mr.Callaghan requested that thisitem be postponed to the Febru-ary 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM BoardMeeting. It was suggested thatthe Board President and Vice-President lead this activity. Nat Clark moved, Donna Cookseconded, to postpone the Adop-tion of Board Operating Proce-dures to the February 10, 2014 at6:30 PM Board Meeting. Ayes: Sheri Benson, DonnaCook, Andrew Elbert, RobynFriedman, Travis Padget, and BillPerrenoud.Nays: Nat ClarkConsider Board Participation inEd Camp Iowa on March 8,2014 (Action Item) - ACTION #9223There was some discussionabout Board Member's participa-tion in Ed Camp Iowa - to be heldSaturday, March 8, 2014 inPleasant Hill, Iowa. ChristineDawson will email Board Mem-bers to verify their registrationstatus. Travis Padget moved, DonnaCook seconded, to approveBoard participation in Ed CampIowa on March 8, 2014. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud. APPROVAL OF BILLS - AC-TION # 9224Ms. Cook moved, Mr. Perrenoudseconded, to approve the bills aspresented. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill PerrenoudBusiness Services Update (Discussion Item)Mr. Gayle Isaac had no additionalinformation to share regarding aBusiness Services Update.New Business - Old BusinessRecognition of Retiring Teach-ers - Mr. Callaghan would like todiscuss suggestions on how wecan recognize retiring teachers.Martin Luther King Jr. Celebra-tion - Mr. Callaghan shared thata MLK celebration will be held atAurora Heights IntermediateSchool on Monday, January 20,2014 at 9:00 AM. Ty Rushing willbe the guest speaker.Go for the Gold! - Mr. Callaghandistributed invitations to BoardMembers regarding a Go for theGold! Academic Celebration atBerg Middle School to be heldFriday, January 31, 2014 from1:15 - 3:00 PM in the gym. Mr.Callaghan will be serving as ajudge for the event.Make Up School Day - Mr.Callaghan shared that Monday,February 17, 2014 will be themake up school day for theschool cancelation (due to in-clement weather) on Monday,January 6, 2014.Safety and Security (use of K9)- Mr. Callaghan would like tohave on the agenda for the Jan-uary 27, 2014 board meeting adiscussion on safety and securityin schools to consider utilizing aK9 in conjunction with the New-ton Police Department and theJasper County Sheriff's Office.The K9 could be utilized for de-tecting (ie) gun powder, explosivedevices, and illicit substances.Use of a K9 would not be intend-ed for seeking out students inpossible violation, but rather as apreventative measure. SheriBenson asked about what othersafety and security measureswere in place, and about howlarge of a problem these issuesare. Donna Cook requested thatstaff from the NPD and JSCOshare information about the pos-sible use of a K9 in schools. NatClark requested an update on theALICE program. Mr. Callaghanoffered to bring data to the Jan-uary 27, 2014 meeting.Student Disciplinary Hearing -Mr. Callaghan asked Board Mem-bers for their availability to attenda closed session Student Disci-plinary Hearing on Wednesday,January 22, 2014 at 5:30 PM. PPEL - Mr. Gayle Isaac will pro-vide language prepared by Ahlers& Cooney, PC at the next BoardMeeting scheduled for January27, 2014. This is in regards to anaction item for a special electionvote on the Physical Plant andEquipment Levy (PPEL). Thelanguage is due February 14,2014 (at least 46 days prior to thedate of the special election) tothe County Auditor. A PPEL votewill be done April 1, 2014 throughthe county ballot. 2014 IASB District Meetings -Andy Elbert shared a postcard forthe Iowa Association of SchoolBoards 2014 district meetings.There is an upcoming meeting onThursday, February 27, 2014 inDallas-Center Grimes from 6:00PM - 8:30 PM for those interestedin attending. Christine Dawsonwill send out an email to BoardMembers regarding the meetings.Board Workshop - Mr.Callaghan would like to schedulea Board Workshop for March2014 to include topics such as:Team Building, Book Study, andBudget (including development ofwork sessions for budget prepa-ration).2014/2015 School Calendar -Mr. Callaghan would like to havea notice of public hearing at theJanuary 27, 2014 Board Meetingregarding the 2014/2015 NewtonCommunity School District Cal-endar (180 days vs. 1,080 hours).The public hearing would be heldFebruary 10, 2014 with voteFebruary 24, 2014. Mr.Callaghan will bring recommen-dations from the SIAC Committeeand Cabinet members, with finaldecision submitted with the De-partment of Education by March1, 2014. Christine Dawson willforward information to BoardMembers from the Iowa Depart-ment of Education (InstructionalHours vs. Days). ADJOURN - ACTION # 9225Nat Clark moved, and Bill Perre-noud seconded, to adjourn themeeting at 8:50 p.m.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.

January 27

Consider Modification of BoardAdopted Meeting Time - forRegular Monthly Meetings ofthe NCSD Board of Education(Action Item) - ACTION # 9221Board Members discussed modi-fying their regular monthly meet-ing time from 7:00 PM, which wasa temporary change (October -December 2013) to accommo-date Robyn Friedman's atten-dance at YMCA meetings. TheBoard previously met at 6:00 PMand it was suggested by NatClark and Andy Elbert that themeeting time be moved to 6:30PM. Bill Perrenoud moved, Nat Clarkseconded, to modify the regularmonthly meeting time for theNCSD Board of Education to 6:30PM. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman,Travis Padget, and Bill Perre-noud. Nays: Donna CookDiscussion of NCSD FinancialHealth, Line Item Budget, andOperating Budget Reports (Discussion Item)Mr. Gayle Isaac discussed theLine Item Budget and OperatingBudget Reports, and shared thathe continues to search for betterinterest rates on investments,keeping in mind the acronymSLY - to keep funds Secure, Liq-uid, and Yield. Mr. Isaac also of-fered for Board Members to at-tend workshops if interested tolearn more about school fi-nances. He also encouragedBoard Members to concentrateon the monthly reports that areprovided in their board packets(ie) balance sheets, investmentreports, and expenditure compar-isons. Consider Adoption of BoardOperating Procedures (Discus-sion Item/Action Item) - ACTION# 9222Mr. Callaghan shared that he wasnot prepared to take action on theAdoption of Board Operating Pro-cedures, due to timing of informa-tion received to prepare a docu-ment for board review. Mr.Callaghan requested that thisitem be postponed to the Febru-ary 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM BoardMeeting. It was suggested thatthe Board President and Vice-President lead this activity. Nat Clark moved, Donna Cookseconded, to postpone the Adop-tion of Board Operating Proce-dures to the February 10, 2014 at6:30 PM Board Meeting. Ayes: Sheri Benson, DonnaCook, Andrew Elbert, RobynFriedman, Travis Padget, and BillPerrenoud.Nays: Nat ClarkConsider Board Participation inEd Camp Iowa on March 8,2014 (Action Item) - ACTION #9223There was some discussionabout Board Member's participa-tion in Ed Camp Iowa - to be heldSaturday, March 8, 2014 inPleasant Hill, Iowa. ChristineDawson will email Board Mem-bers to verify their registrationstatus. Travis Padget moved, DonnaCook seconded, to approveBoard participation in Ed CampIowa on March 8, 2014. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud. APPROVAL OF BILLS - AC-TION # 9224Ms. Cook moved, Mr. Perrenoudseconded, to approve the bills aspresented. Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill PerrenoudBusiness Services Update (Discussion Item)Mr. Gayle Isaac had no additionalinformation to share regarding aBusiness Services Update.New Business - Old BusinessRecognition of Retiring Teach-ers - Mr. Callaghan would like todiscuss suggestions on how wecan recognize retiring teachers.Martin Luther King Jr. Celebra-tion - Mr. Callaghan shared thata MLK celebration will be held atAurora Heights IntermediateSchool on Monday, January 20,2014 at 9:00 AM. Ty Rushing willbe the guest speaker.Go for the Gold! - Mr. Callaghandistributed invitations to BoardMembers regarding a Go for theGold! Academic Celebration atBerg Middle School to be heldFriday, January 31, 2014 from1:15 - 3:00 PM in the gym. Mr.Callaghan will be serving as ajudge for the event.Make Up School Day - Mr.Callaghan shared that Monday,February 17, 2014 will be themake up school day for theschool cancelation (due to in-clement weather) on Monday,January 6, 2014.Safety and Security (use of K9)- Mr. Callaghan would like tohave on the agenda for the Jan-uary 27, 2014 board meeting adiscussion on safety and securityin schools to consider utilizing aK9 in conjunction with the New-ton Police Department and theJasper County Sheriff's Office.The K9 could be utilized for de-tecting (ie) gun powder, explosivedevices, and illicit substances.Use of a K9 would not be intend-ed for seeking out students inpossible violation, but rather as apreventative measure. SheriBenson asked about what othersafety and security measureswere in place, and about howlarge of a problem these issuesare. Donna Cook requested thatstaff from the NPD and JSCOshare information about the pos-sible use of a K9 in schools. NatClark requested an update on theALICE program. Mr. Callaghanoffered to bring data to the Jan-uary 27, 2014 meeting.Student Disciplinary Hearing -Mr. Callaghan asked Board Mem-bers for their availability to attenda closed session Student Disci-plinary Hearing on Wednesday,January 22, 2014 at 5:30 PM. PPEL - Mr. Gayle Isaac will pro-vide language prepared by Ahlers& Cooney, PC at the next BoardMeeting scheduled for January27, 2014. This is in regards to anaction item for a special electionvote on the Physical Plant andEquipment Levy (PPEL). Thelanguage is due February 14,2014 (at least 46 days prior to thedate of the special election) tothe County Auditor. A PPEL votewill be done April 1, 2014 throughthe county ballot. 2014 IASB District Meetings -Andy Elbert shared a postcard forthe Iowa Association of SchoolBoards 2014 district meetings.There is an upcoming meeting onThursday, February 27, 2014 inDallas-Center Grimes from 6:00PM - 8:30 PM for those interestedin attending. Christine Dawsonwill send out an email to BoardMembers regarding the meetings.Board Workshop - Mr.Callaghan would like to schedulea Board Workshop for March2014 to include topics such as:Team Building, Book Study, andBudget (including development ofwork sessions for budget prepa-ration).2014/2015 School Calendar -Mr. Callaghan would like to havea notice of public hearing at theJanuary 27, 2014 Board Meetingregarding the 2014/2015 NewtonCommunity School District Cal-endar (180 days vs. 1,080 hours).The public hearing would be heldFebruary 10, 2014 with voteFebruary 24, 2014. Mr.Callaghan will bring recommen-dations from the SIAC Committeeand Cabinet members, with finaldecision submitted with the De-partment of Education by March1, 2014. Christine Dawson willforward information to BoardMembers from the Iowa Depart-ment of Education (InstructionalHours vs. Days). ADJOURN - ACTION # 9225Nat Clark moved, and Bill Perre-noud seconded, to adjourn themeeting at 8:50 p.m.Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark,Donna Cook, Andrew Elbert,Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget,and Bill Perrenoud.

January 27

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFGLENN J. WOODY, DeceasedProbate No. ESPR036441NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Glenn J. Woody, De-ceased, who died on or aboutNovember 9, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 22 day of January, 2014, thelast will and testament of GlennJ. Woody, deceased, bearingdate of the 24th day of October,1984, was admitted to probate inthe above named court and thatNancy Lou Zahniser was appoint-ed executor of the estate. Any ac-tion to set aside the will must bebrought in the district court ofsaid county within the later to oc-cur of four months from the dateof the second publication of thisnotice or one month from thedate of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the decedent and de-visees under the will whose iden-tities are reasonably ascertain-able, or thereafter be foreverbarred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 22nd day of January,2014.Nancy Lou ZahniserExecutor of estate1709 E. 400 RDLawrence, KS 66049Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)Mark A. Otto,ICIS PIN No: AT0005939Attorney for executorOTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356AddressDate of second publication 3rdday of February, 2014Probate Code Section 304

January 27 & February 3

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFHENRIETTA A. HOLS, DeceasedProbate No. ESPR036440NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Henrietta A. Hols, De-ceased, who died on or aboutDecember 6, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 22nd day of January, 2014,the last will and testament ofHenrietta A. Hols, deceased,bearing date of the 12th day ofMarch, 2008, was admitted toprobate in the above named courtand that Mary Ann Iske was ap-pointed executor of the estate.Any action to set aside the willmust be brought in the districtcourt of said county within the lat-er to occur of four months fromthe date of the second publica-tion of this notice or one monthfrom the date of mailing of thisnotice to all heirs of the decedentand devisees under the willwhose identities are reasonablyascertainable, or thereafter beforever barred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 22nd day of January,2014.Mary Ann Iske Executor of estate616 E. 3rd St. S., Apt. 11Newton, IA 50208Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)Adam D. Otto,ICIS PIN No: AT0009064Attorney for executorOTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356,Newton, IA 50208AddressAdam@OttoLawyers.comDate of second publication 3rdday of February, 2014Probate Code Section 304

January 27 & February 3

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OF MARK B. MACY, De-ceasedProbate No. ESPR036442NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Mark B. Macy, De-ceased, who died on or aboutJanuary 24, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 22nd day of January, 2014,the last will and testament ofMark B. Macy, deceased, bearingdate of the 14th day of July,2004, was admitted to probate inthe above named court and thatWilliam Macy was appointed ex-ecutor of the estate. Any action toset aside the will must be broughtin the district court of said countywithin the later to occur of fourmonths from the date of the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice to all heirs of thedecedent and devisees under thewill whose identities are reason-ably ascertainable, or thereafterbe forever barred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 22nd day of January,2014.William MacyExecutor of estate743 Nevada Avenue WestSt. Paul, MN 55117Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)Mark A. Otto,ICIS PIN No: AT0005939Attorney for executorOTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC123 W. 2nd ST. N., PO Box 1356Newton, IA 50208AddressMark@OttoLawyers.comDate of second publication 3rdday of February, 2014Probate Code Section 304

January 27 & February 3

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OFDONALD D. TREASE, DeceasedProbate No. ESPR036431NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Donald D. Trease, De-ceased, who died on or aboutDecember 30, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 10th day of January, 2014,the last will and testament ofDonald D. Trease, deceased,bearing date of the 11th day ofDecember, 2013, was admitted toprobate in the above named courtand that Todd E. Trease was ap-pointed executor of the estate.Any action to set aside the willmust be brought in the districtcourt of said county within the lat-er to occur of four months fromthe date of the second publica-tion of this notice or one monthfrom the date of mailing of thisnotice to all heirs of the decedentand devisees under the willwhose identities are reasonablyascertainable, or thereafter beforever barred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 9th day of January,2014.Todd E. TreaseExecutor of estate901 N. 2nd Ave. E.Newton, IA 50208Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)Lee M. Walker,ICIS PIN No: AT00008212Attorney for executorWalker, Billingsley & Bair208 N 2nd Ave WNewton, IA 50208AddressDate of second publication 20thday of January, 2014Probate Code Section 304

January 20 & 27

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTJASPER COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OFDONALD D. TREASE, DeceasedProbate No. ESPR036431NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Donald D. Trease, De-ceased, who died on or aboutDecember 30, 2013:You are hereby notified that onthe 10th day of January, 2014,the last will and testament ofDonald D. Trease, deceased,bearing date of the 11th day ofDecember, 2013, was admitted toprobate in the above named courtand that Todd E. Trease was ap-pointed executor of the estate.Any action to set aside the willmust be brought in the districtcourt of said county within the lat-er to occur of four months fromthe date of the second publica-tion of this notice or one monthfrom the date of mailing of thisnotice to all heirs of the decedentand devisees under the willwhose identities are reasonablyascertainable, or thereafter beforever barred.Notice is further given that all per-sons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named districtcourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance, andunless so filed by the later to oc-cur of four months from the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice (unless other-wise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.Dated this 9th day of January,2014.Todd E. TreaseExecutor of estate901 N. 2nd Ave. E.Newton, IA 50208Address*Designated Codicil(s) if any, withdate(s)Lee M. Walker,ICIS PIN No: AT00008212Attorney for executorWalker, Billingsley & Bair208 N 2nd Ave WNewton, IA 50208AddressDate of second publication 20thday of January, 2014Probate Code Section 304

January 20 & 27

Monday, January 27, 2014Page 4B

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5410(1)

COURT NO. EQCV118319SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK,NA,vs

Defendant: HOUSLEY-BUTLER,HEATHER - IN REM

Defendant: SPOUSE OFHEATHER HOUSLEY-BUTLER,CORY K. BUTLER, SPOUSE OF

CORY K. BUTLER, MARVINHOUSLEY, SPOUSE OF MAR-

VIN HOUSLEY, - IN REMDEFENDANT: PARTIES IN

POSSESSION - IN REMAs a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:Part of the Southeast Quarter ofthe Northwest Quarter of SectionNineteen, Township Seventy-eight North, Range EighteenWest of the Fifth P.M., JasperCounty, Iowa, described as be-ginning at the Northeast Cornerof the said Southeast Quarter ofthe Northwest Quarter of saidSection Nineteen, thence South00°00'00” West along the Eastline of the said Southeast Quarterof the Northwest Quarter Eighthundred Sixty-three feet, thenceSouth 89°49'41” West Two hun-dred Three and Seventy-sevenhundredths feet, thence North00°15'00” East Eight hundredSixty-three and One hundredthsfeet to a point on the North line ofthe said Southeast Quarter of theNorthwest Quarter, thence North89°49'41” East along the Northline of the said Southeast Quarterof the Northwest Quarter Twohundred feet to the point of be-ginning Street Address10659 E. 64TH ST. S., REASNOR, IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 02/25/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $80,080.04Costs $1,975.50Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 6.5% OF $76,436.94FROM 08/13/2013Attorney SAYER, BRIAN (319) 234-2530Date 12/11/2013Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 20 & 27

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE

Jasper County Sheriff Office2300 Law Center Drive

Newton, IA 50208641-792-5912

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR JASPER COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS

DOCKET NO. (SALE NO.) 13-5422(1)

COURT NO. EQCV118169SPECIAL EXECUTION

Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK,NA,vs

Defendant: BRADLEY, MICHAEL- IN REM

Defendant: SPOUSE OFMICHAEL BRADLEY, BARBARABRADLEY, SPOUSE OF BAR-BARA BRADLEY, MIDLAND-

FUNDING, LLC WORLD FINAN-CIAL NETWORK NATIONAL

BANK, RAB PERFORMANCERECOVERIES, LLC, LVNVFUNDING, LLC, - IN REM

DEFENDANT: AND PARTIES INPOSSESSION - IN REM

As a result of the judgment ren-dered in the above referencedcourt case, an execution was is-sued by the court to the Sheriff ofthis county. The execution or-dered the sale of defendant(s)Real Estate Property to satisfythe judgment. The property to besold is:Lot 18 of the SUBDIVISION OFOUTLOT 19 in the City of New-ton, Jasper County, Iowa, asshown by Plat recorded in PlatBook B, at Page 255 in the Officeof the Recorded of said CountyStreet Address422 E. 2ND ST. S., NEWTON,IAThe described property will be of-fered for sale at public auction forcash only as follows:Date of Sale 02/25/2014Time of Sale 10:00 AMPlace of Sale 2300 LAW CEN-TER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemp-tion. Property exemption: Certainmoney or property may be ex-empt. Contact your attorneypromptly to review specific provi-sions of the law and file appropri-ate notice, if applicable.Judgment Amount $74,879.56Costs $1,748.85Accrued Costs PLUSInterest 5.5% OF $69,542.21FROM 02/27/2013Attorney SAYER, BRIAN (319) 234-2530Date 12/11/2013Sheriff JOHN R. HALFERTY

January 20 &27

Financial Assistant IIAccounting OfficeGrinnell College

The Financial Assistant II performs routine accounting, purchasing and accounts payable du-ties, following established policies and procedures, to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Prepares and enters standard journal entries. Maintains documentation in compliance with policies and procedures for internal control and external audit requirements. Verifies and checks the work of others, and refers unusual problems to supervisor.

High School Diploma or GED. Five years or more of work experience in an office environment preferably with accounts payable experience.Selected candidates will need to successfully complete a background check prior to the first day of work.

Excellent verbal, organizational and time-management skills. Ability to maintain confidential-ity and provide exceptional customer service. Knowledge and experience with accounts pay-able systems, Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic mail.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates must upload a cover letter and resume. Review of ap-plications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (641) 269-4818 with questions.Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and par-ticipation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, or any other protected class.

Accounting ManagerThe ideal candidate is disciplined, professional, and focused. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment along with attention to detail is necessary. Candidate should have an inherent good work ethic, good judgment, a high level of discretion and confi-dentiality, and be able to work well individually as well as in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities• Oversees general accounting functions• Supervisory functions over department• Accounts payable & Accounts receivable• General ledger• Bank statement reconciliation• All taxes• Financial reports • Expense report processing• Credit Card / ACH payment processing• Month end processing • Payroll processing• Experience with Peachtree very beneficial

Hanson Directory Service is a 40+ year old, family owned publishing company located in Newton, IA. We team with over 120 locally owned telephone companies in 28 states to sell and publish their Yellow Page and digital advertising solutions. This position is full time with health benefits, life & LTD, paid holidays and vacation, flex-time and 401K retire-ment plan with company match.

if interested, send resume to: heatherw@hansondirectory.com by Jan 31st.

At WesleyLife, we believe that living a well-balanced life with attention to mind, body and spirit is essential to aging well. We

encourage older adults to live a healthy and independent lifestyle, focusing on their abilities, potential and passions.

Director of People and Culture

Hearthstone has a full time position available for an experienced human resource professional to serve as our Director of People and

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people strategies.

Must have a degree in HR, business or a related field with at least five years of prior HR experience. Exceptional organizational and commu-nication skills are required. Health care experience is highly preferred.

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Resumes may be emailed directly to Kristy VanDerWiel,

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Service ElectricianCompetitive Wages in a Great Work Environment

Van Maanen Electric’s Service and Small Projects Department is in search of highly motivated Service Electricians. Our Service

Department is responsible for supporting customers through repair, maintenance, upgrading existing services and other small electrical

projects in the surrounding communities. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and the use of new, modern equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements include: • Customer service focus

• Willingness to work in a team environment on a variety of equipment and systems

• Excellent troubleshooting skills • Journeyman’s License preferred

For more information about these job openings please contact Dillon Wright, Human Resource Manager, at 641-521-6814.

Also feel free to email me at dillonvme@netins.net

Part-Time Early Childhood Associate:The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a special education associate for its 3-yr-old program. The candidate must have Child Develop-ment Associate (CDA) credential or willing to obtain certification. Candidate will work one-on-one with a 3 year old student at the Diamond Trail Children’s Center in Lynnville. Days & Hours: Wednesday & Friday – 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Hourly pay: $8.75. Start Date: ASAP. Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2014. The position may be combined with the van route position. Send district application and resume to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found at the high school office or on the school district web site under the employment section: www.lshawks.org. Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com

Part-Time Early Childhood Special Education Route Van Driver:The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a van driver to transport one 3-year-old special education student before school (9:15 am – 9:30 am) and after school (10:30 am – 10:45 am); Wednesday & Friday; Driver will be paid 1 hour per day. Hourly rate: $15.00. Driver must have or be willing to obtain a Class D3 passenger license to drive a school van, must be at least 18 years of age, submit to a pre-employment drug test, provide a physical, and must submit to a criminal background check. Start date: ASAP. Application deadline: January 29, 2014. The position may be combined with the 9:30 - 10:30 am special education associate posi-tion. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found at the high school office or on the school district web site under the employment section: www.lshawks.org. Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com

Part-Time Elementary Special Education Associate:The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a part-time elementary special education associate. The associate will work one-on-one with a lower elementary student from 8:30 am – 11:30 am on a daily basis. Hourly wage: $8.75 per hour. Start Date: ASAP. Application deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found at the high school office or on the school district web site under the employment section: www.lshawks.org. Electronic materials may be directed to ehres-man@lshawks.com

Part-Time Preschool Special Education Associate:The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a special education one-on-one associate for its 4-yr-old preschool program. The candidate must have Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or willing to obtain certification. Candidate will work one-on-one with a 4 year old student at the Diamond Trail Children’s Center in Lynnville. Days & Hours – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 8:15 am – 11:45 am. Hourly pay: $8.75. Start Date: ASAP. Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found at the high school office or on the school district web site under the employment section: www.lshawks.org. Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com

Junior High School Head Baseball Coach:The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a Junior High School Head Baseball Coach for the 2014 Season. Candidates must have a valid coaching authorization or #101 Athletic Coach (K-12) endorsement. The position will begin May 5 and end July 3, 2014. Stipend: $1,841.00. Ap-plication Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found at the high school office or on the school district web site under the employment section: www.lshawks.org. Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com

Assistant Varsity Football Coach:The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks an Assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2014 Season. Candidates must have a valid coaching authorization or #101 Athletic Coach (K-12) endorsement. The position will begin August 11 and end November 20, 2014. Stipend: $2,302.00. Application Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2014. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found at the high school office or on the school district web site under the employment section: www.lshawks.org Electronic materials may be directed to ehresman@lshawks.com

Lynnville-Sully School Job Openings

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Find a way to reflect the spirit of tolerance as the Sagittarius moon of mul-ticulturalism reminds you that you can love your own language and still dance en-thusiastically to the music of different languages. The Aquarian sun shines a light on the multitude of the quest for a more peaceful and just state of humanity.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 27). Your goals are fixed in your mind even when everything else in your world seems to be rapidly changing. Strut your stuff in February, as there are people who need said “stuff” in their lives and will reciprocate by giving you what you need, too. In June, romance unfolds in unpredictable ways. July brings a high honor. Leo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 1, 43 and 6.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It takes energy to decide, and today, you’d rather use your energy elsewhere. Wait until you feel moved to act, and you won’t have to decide a single thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You could try to sort out the logistics of a prob-lem, but likely everything will boil down to the basic nature of the people you have cast in the various roles of this work. Change your lineup and you’ll get better results.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Regarding a work project: You’re going to have to pick up the pace if you want to finish in time. Realizing this now, instead of in the final hours, will put you in a more comfort-able position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Most people don’t like to be put on the spot and asked to perform for the acceptance and valida-tion of others. The rare one who enjoys such chal-lenges and attention will quickly gain fans. Today, that’s you.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). Suddenly, it’s as though you are plopped into someone else’s movie. A quick look around and you’ll decide that your role is obvious. Whether it’s the bad guy, best friend or love interest, you’ll play it well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Between friends, an issue has been nearly hashed out to death. No progress will be made on this. No one wins. Let go first, and the other person will follow suit. Sweet relief!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s a good thing you are a forgiving person because people will give you plenty to forgive to-day. There will also be the choice to reprimand, teach or fight. Forgiveness is the easiest route.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Lately life has been some-thing of a cross-country desert highway — the same scenery mile after mile and it feels as though

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Play it cool. Hold information back. Have better cards in your hands than the ones that you show. Keep treasures in storage. This you’ll do either because you are confident, or because you want to cultivate confi-dence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will need your “true or false” filter on for much of the afternoon as bluff-ridden conversations will be like a game to see who has the best powers of detection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Giving yourself excellent advice is one thing. Taking your own advice is in the advanced realm of human behavior.So when you do this today, be sure to reward yourself in some way.

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2007 CHEVY COBALT,RED, 121,2112 MILES. INGREAT SHAPE.PERFECT FOR ANYONEWANTING A FABULOUSRUNNING CAR WITHUNBEATABLE GASMILEAGE. WE ARE ONLYSELLING BECAUSE OURFAMILY IS GROWINGAND WE UPGRADED TOA LARGER VEHICLE.ASKING $4,000 OBO.CALL (409) 789-3825

2008 SUNSET Creek bySunny Brook, 27' traveltrailer, 12' slide out, walk inshower, regular size bed,sofa, and table make into abed. 2 platform rockersand TV included, electricfront jack, good condition,$13,000. Call 641-792-4935

OLD MILITARY items:German, Japanese, andAmerican, and old Adver-tising signs. 641-485-6591.

WANTED: BARBIE DollClothes, reasonable. 792-3242.

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WANTED: OLD Micro-phone, stereo stuff, amplifi-er, tube tester, guitar amp,speakers, and radios, non-working is ok, for parts orrepair. 515-238-3343.

WANTED: SINGLE Room-mate. No pets or drugs.Non-smoker please. Callafter 5 pm and ask forMatt. Cell 515-205-6163.

14” AMANA Microwave,$25. Man's insulated snow-suit, size 36, $10. 641-791-4626

2 LONG stemmed wineglasses. Perfect condition.Dale Valley Winery, giftbox included. Ideal forValentine's Day or otherspecial occasions. $2 forpair. 641-791-2220.

2 YOUTH Batting Helmets,used for one and two sea-sons. $8 each. Tony Little'sAB Lounge Extreme, fortoning and strengthening.$30. Kids pink lava lamp.$5. Iowa Hawkeye mediumadult sweatshirt $10. All ingreat condition. 641-787-0903.

6 PIECE Place setting, ofFranKoma dinnerware-salad and dessert plates,side dishes included. 792-3339.

ALL SORTS of Campinggear, sleeping bags, tents,lanterns and more. 641-275-2575.

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BOOKS. “SIX Ingredientsor Less” cookbook. Over600 quick and easyrecipes. Soft cover. Likenew. Excellent condition.Was $16.95, now $4. SueGrafton's “K is for Killer”.Hard cover. Very goodcondition, small mark oninside cover page. Was$22.95, now $1. 641-791-2220.

BOYS NEWBORN, 0-3months and 6-8 monthsonsies, sleepers, andpants. 50 cents each. Re-ceiving blankets .75 centseach, a couple heavierblankets $1 each, boys in-fant socks $2 a dozen.Also have 2 – 6oz. Playtexvent air nipples for thesebottles, 0-3 months. $6 forall. Set of bumper pads forcrib, nothing else, just thebumper pads $13. Every-thing is in good condition.641-275-5085 or 641-831-4790.

CABLE MODEM, Motorolasurfboard, new. $25. 641-792-6351.

COMFORT AIR Dehumidi-fier, Automatic, worksgood. $65. General ElectricStove, works good. $60.787-0208.

CUB CADET Lawn Trac-tor, with shaft drive, 42inch mower deck, extra setof mower blades. $400.792-2638.JOHNSON 10 HP Out-board Motor, 2 tanks.$600. 792-1435.

LAPTOPS- DELL Latitude,D610 and D810, with bagsand windows 7. $75 each.641-831-3770.LARGE DARK green,Comforter, 7 foot x 8 foot.792-4878.NEW IN box ChargeableShaver and Trimmer. $20.Super Toro Blower/vac ,electric, works good. $50.New Rival Drip coffee mak-er. $15. 787-0208

NEW MARVIN DoubleHung Window, white cladexterior, high rough open-ing 22” wide, 33” high. $50or OBO. 641-792-0485.

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PHOTO PRINTER. EpsonStylus Photo 785EXP Pho-to Printer. Ink jet. Oldermodel, like new, neverused. Never removed fromoriginal box. Convenientphoto prints with and with-out a computer. Compati-ble with digital cameramemory cards. Prints bor-der free 4” x 6” photos.Windows and Mac USBcompatible. Instructionmanual included. Wantgone, will sell for $35. 641-791-2220.PLAYBOY MAGAZINES,58 copies, as new, all com-plete with centerfold. $50Take all. 792-4380.

PUZZLE ROLL-UP Mat.Assemble jig saw puzzleon roll-up mat. When youwant to stop, just roll it up,loose pieces, too. Storeuntil you are ready to workon puzzle again. Includes:350 piece jig saw puzzle ofcute puppy, roll-up mat,glue, velcro straps, andstorage tube. Great forpuzzles up to 1,000pieces. Mat is 36 inches by30 inches. Excellent condi-tion. Bought for $20, nowselling all for $7. Greatdeal. 641-791-2220.

RED CORE, infrared elec-tric room heater. Brandnew, in box. Heats 1000 sqfeet. $160.00. 787-0208.

THOMPSON CENTERArms, 50 cal., New Englan-der Muzzle loader. $200.CVA Optima, 50 cal. Muz-zle loader with scope andsling. $200. 641-792-7892.

TIRE CHAINS for 20” x8.00 x 8”. $25. Titanheater, thermo control 110volt. $20. 8 Foot wear edgefor blade, steel, pipe, ca-ble, angle and channeliron. 641-793-2955.

WOMAN'S LONDON FogTrench Coat, size 12, khakiwith zip out liner and de-tachable hood. $20. 792-0925.

1989 CHEVY Pick-up, mo-tor and transmission good,new shocks, brakes andfan belt, everything worksgood. New tires. $1,400.641-521-8500.

2003 FORD Ranger, 2WD,3.0 V-6, Auto, PS, PDB,A/C, Tilt cruise, MP-3, bedliner & cover, chrome RB,mud flaps, good tires,white letter, 125,500 miles,really cute truck, well kept.$5000. 641-831-4031.

97 FORD f 150, miles15184, plus 4 extra tires,and tool box. $2000. 641-275-9146.

14 FT ALUMINUM Fishingboat and trailer, Johnson 6HP gas motor, bow mountfoot controlled trolling mo-tor, hand controlled trollingmotor, depth and fish find-er, swivel seats, handcrank bow mount anchor.$1,800. 641-792-0378.Leave message.

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TWO Taurus SHO's. 1993Ford Taurus SHO: 81200+one owner miles. Manual 5speed overdrive transmis-sion. All options exceptsunroof. Ultra red crimsoncolor. Very clean, good toexcellent condition. Includ-ed owners manual, Fordrepair manual, Chiltion re-pair manual, purchase pa-pers, repair records, origi-nal floor mats, and 1993magazine articles. Vehicleis ready to drive anywhere.1995 SHO: Parts car withlots of good parts. Bad en-gine and automatic trans-mission. Good Body, glass,wheels, and more. Asking$4900 for both cars. 641-791-2220.

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