City Council

Steve in his second term on the Newton City
Council, as the representative of the 4th Ward.

His wife Mary and he retired from the teaching
profession in 1998, having taught in the Newton
School Disitrict for many years and served on
numerous Newton Community Education
Association committees. Steve is a life member
of the National Education Association and the
Iowa Retired Teachers' Association. During his
tenure in Newton, he was a past president of the
Newton Community Education Association, a
member of the Iowa State Education
Association's Professional Growth and
Development Cadre, and served as the
chairperson for Newton High School's North
Central evaluation in the 1990's.

In civic affairs, he has been a two-time president
of the former Newton Optimist Club, and holds a
life membership in Optimist International. In
2000-01, he served as Distirct Lt. Governor for the
Iowa District of Optimist International in Zone 8.
Project Awake and McCann Village boards have
also held his interest. He is a past president of
the local Knights of Columbus and a past
member of the Sacred Heart Parish Council. The
ad hoc committee studying and recommending
action on recycling to the Newton City Council
and the committee raising money for the Newton
Hike and Bike Trail were two other projects he
undertook. Currently, he is a member of the Iowa
Sculpture Festival and a member of the Newton
Police Academy Alumni Association.

Steve holds an M.A. in English Education from
Truman State University. Additional hours of
postgraduate work have been completed at Iowa
State University, the University of Iowa, Drake,
and the University of Northern Iowa. Mary and
Steve continue to be life-long learners by
participating in senior citizen classes at Iowa
State University and belonging to a local book
club.

After retiring from teaching, they have managed
their own home painting business, M & M
Painting. Five children and sixteen grandchildren
keep them "on the road" a great deal. Mary and
Steve enjoy participating in Elderhostel programs
all over the country, as well as reading, taking
long walks each morning, being active in church
life, and appreciating living in the heartland of
America. "This is home! We will do what we can
to make our community better. Our philosophy of
life is to wear out, not rust out."

Michael L. Hansen is serving his third term as
Council member for the 2nd Ward. Mike served
the youth of Newton on the Babe Ruth and Little
League baseball boards and has been an advisor
for aviation and aquatic Explorer Scout posts. He
is a licensed sports official with the IHSAA and
IGHSAU and a member of the National
Federation Officials Association (NFOA). A
veteran, he served with the US Army Special
Forces at Fort Bragg, NC. Mike is married to
Brenda (Deaton) Hansen. They have 3 daughters
and one grandson.

"I will work for lower taxes, responsible
government spending, and the growth of the
population and tax base with aggressive
economic development policies and incentives.”

Jeremy Heaberlin
At-Large
211 E 25th St. N.
(515)724-2724
jeremy.heaberlin@gmail.com

I grew up north of Newton just outside the city
limits and attended Newton Community
Schools from K-12 graduating in 1989.
Growing up in Newton I had the opportunity to
work for many small businesses (Nollen's Drug
Store, Mazzio's Pizza, Domino's Pizza,
Oskam Signs and Heaberlin Electric/Chuck's
Appliance). This experience gave me the
appreciation the struggles and rewards of a
small business.

After moving away in 1991 I have had the
opportunity to own my own business and work
with many zoning boards in the Chicago area.
During this time I also was a full time student
and achieved my Bachelors degree in
Business/Project Management.

I believe that communication is the key and
want you to feel free to contact me with
questions. I will do my best to be well informed
on every issue. It is our city and I am proud to
be your representative and proud to be an
American.

Marvin Morris is serving his first full term
representing the Third Ward. Marvin was born and
raised on a farm in the Kellogg area. He served in
the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea.

Marvin owned and operated Morris Construction for
35 years. He has been an active member in the
Community Reformed Church, served on the board
of the Izaak Walton League and has a keen
interest in both the Kellogg and the Jasper County
Historical Museums. Marvin is a member of the
V.F.W. and the American Legion where he serves
as a Rifleman in the Honor Guard. Marvin resigned
his seats on the Jasper County Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City of Newton's
Non-Bargaining Grievance Committee to be
appointed to the City Council.

Marvin is married to Sally and they have four
children and four grandchildren. In his spare time
he likes spending time with his family, traveling,
and hunting.

Dennis has previously served a full term on the City
Council (2002 - 2005).

He managed Drugtown (Hy-Vee Drugstore) until his
retirement in 2000. Dennis has served on and with
many Boards and organizations since coming to
Newton. " I have always believed you need to
participate and serve in the community where you live,
work, and play". Some of the organizations DJ is/has
been affiliated with are the YMCA, RSVP, Chamber of
Commerce, Rotary and Elks to name a few.

I believe lower taxes for everyone comes from a
healthy, vibrant, productive city and county economy.
We have had some set backs in the past few years
but I will work hard and use common sense and
imagination to help move Newton forward again.

A Newton resident since 1987, Dennis is married to
Marlene with one son, Matt.