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Man pronounced dead after four wheeler rollover By Mike Mendenhall Daily News Staff Writer A Jasper County man was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday after an he was operating rolled on a road near the border of Jasper and Story counties. The accident was reported at 12:27 p.m. According to Jasper County Sheriff ’s Lt. Aaron Groves, the man was unresponsive when
EMS and lawNEWS enforceBREAKING ment officials arThis story first appeared www. rivedonline onatscene at newtondailynews.com North 99th Avenue West northwest of Baxter. First responders did use CPR procedures in an attempt to revive the victim. He was pronounced dead by Unity Point personnel before being airlifted to a Des Moines hospital. A spokesperson from the Sheriff ’s Office
would not confirm the identity of the approximately 50-year-old victim Thursday until all family is notified, but officials indicated they plan to release the information later today. Law enforcement officials said the man appeared to have been thrown from the four wheeler after rolling ACCIDENT See Page 3A
Mike Mendenhall/Daily News A Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy examines the crash site of a fatal four wheeler accident north of Highway 330 near Baxter Wednesday. The identity of the approximately 50-year-old victim is expected to be released Thursday afternoon.
Pregnancy Center sees influx Center looking for more local support By Ty Rushing Daily News Senior Staff Writer
Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The newest plow is getting prepped and ready for this coming winter season. The plow, which has the additional side wing, is anticipated to cut down time the drivers are on the road and more efficiently move the snow.
City updates plans for snow removal By Jamee A. Pierson Daily News Staff Writer
Whether it be weeks or months away, snow will eventually fall and accumulate on the city streets and highways. Public Works Operations Superintendent Jody Rhone has been work-
ing throughout the year to be ready for when that day comes. In 2010, the city council adopted a snow removal policy and Rhone had several proposed changes that were previously discussed and ready to be adopted. The biggest change is when the snow plows will head out to begin
plowing. The previous start time was 4 a.m., no matter when it started snowing. Now, the plows will start when snow accumulates 2 inches, regardless of the time of day or if it is a weekend. REMOVAL See Page 3A
Since the beginning of the year, the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa has seen an influx of clients, going from seven appointments in January to 50 in September. “We are only open four hours a day, four hours a week. So we’ve really, really seen a huge increase,” said Rita Baker, the center’s executive director. Having this many clients and only being operational for such a small time frame during the week is quite the accomplishment, Baker said. She and the center’s board have been thrilled by the expanded use of its services, however, this steady growth
has put a damper on the nonprofit’s finances. PCCI offers all of its wide range of services free of charge to women who are expecting, planning or already a parent. They have services for fathers as well. To help build back up its finances, it is planning on hosting several fundraising events in the upcoming months. Right now, its in the midst of its “Baby Bottle Drive.” Baker said residents should be on the lookout for plastic bottles around town with a message taped around the outside. Baker and the board are asking that when people see these bottles, they consider placing a donation into them. With PCCI’s services being free of charge, Baker said they serve a CENTER See Page 3A
Fittest Newton Challenge
Submitted Photo More than 100 citizens helped Newton, Iowa win the Fittest Newton Challenge by taking part in a mile walk Tuesday. The walk was a part of the Newton vs. Newton challenge with Newton, Kan. There were 112 walkers in Newton, Iowa compared to 80 people who turned out for the Newton, Kan. walk.
Ty Rushing/Daily News The Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa has seen an influx of customers since January, and that’s just fine with Rita Baker, executive director, left, and her assistant, Juana McConnell, right. PCCI’s next challenge is recruiting more volunteers and acquiring more donations.
Breast cancer risk lower with reduced fat intake
Chaos reigns in District 6; Newton right in thick of it
For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s talk about how to turn “awareness” into action. More than 230,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. | 2A
Newton High’s Cardinals focus on what they can do for themselves this Friday. The Cardinals are right in the thick of a chaotic playoff picture in Iowa’s Class 3A District 6. | 1B
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