‘Meet
me under the stars’
Twinkling lights set the stage for Baxter Prom 2025 on April 26
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County engineer plans to replace more than 20 bridges in the next 5 years or so
HMA resurfacing and other kinds of pavement projects also listed as priorities
By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
Over the next five years, almost two dozen bridges in Jasper County are planned to be replaced, along with five HMA resurfacing projects, 10 or so pavement projects and a few surface improvement projects, according to the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) secondary roads fiveyear program.
County Engineer Michael Frietsch said all construction projects — replacing in kind or repairing — are included in the five-year plan. Regularly scheduled maintenance work is not included in the plan. He noted the dates included in the plan are when the projects will be let and not necessarily when the work is done. However, there are a number of projects whose accomplishment year has been set for FY26, which is from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.
Bridge R01 on East 40th Street South over Reasnor Creek will be replaced with pipe. The Bridge R20 project on West 24th Street South over Buck Creek will be let after July 1 and then be built within the next year. Bridge S33 on County Line Road over a branch of Skunk River is expected to be finished in fall.
Bridge C16 on North 99th Avenue East over Little Snipe Creek will be let on July 1, but the materials probably won’t show up until summer
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Dancing at the Masquarade ball
Colfax-Mingo celebrates Prom 2025 with fun props and beautiful decorations April 26
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REARRANGING HISTORY
Jasper County Historical Museum opens for the 2025 season May 1 with updated exhibits, reorganized treasures and new displays
By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
Jasper County Historical Museum is going to look a bit different this year. Many of the displays have been altered and updated, and some new exhibits have even been added to pique the interests of returning patrons. Probably one of the biggest changes is the expanded viewings on the Main Street floor.
For years the recreated period home and its accompanying schoolhouse, drug store and other old timey businesses have been closed
off and prevented guests from getting a closer look. Museum director Lynne Whelan said those areas are now open to let patrons see all of the small details hiding in the corners.
“You don’t see them unless you can walk back there and see what’s all there,” Whelan said. “… We’ve got all these wonderful things on display now so you can see them. I got my exhibit committee together and said, ‘What do you folks want to do?’ They said they wanted to change some things. ‘Well, great! Let’s do that!’”
Other noticeable changes include
the Victorian parlor being set up for a funeral or wake, complete with flowers, hymnals and black drapes covering portraits and mirrors. The Maytag Toy Racer has been moved to the first floor. The Rocky Marciano tribute has some notable additions, too. It feels like a new experience.
Whelan describes herself as an organizer, and she wanted the museum to avoid looking like a storage unit. She also wanted to showcase historic items that had been either
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Lynne Whelan, director of the Jasper County Historical Museum, showcases the newly established Maytag room, which features the many different endeavors the Maytag family was involved in over the years.
Obituaries
Patricia Marlene Edwards
April 23, 2025
Patricia Marlene (Schroder) Edwards, age 89, of Colfax, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Pella. Patricia’s family will greet friends for visitation at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax on Friday, April 25, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A funeral will be held to celebrate her life the following day, Saturday, April 26, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Following the funeral, a lunch will be held at the Colfax United Methodist Church, and all are welcome to come and share memories. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s name may be made out to Hospice of Pella. If you wish to send a card but are unable to attend, please make it out to, “Attn: Patricia Edwards, Coburn Funeral Home, 24 W Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054.”
Patricia Marlene Schroder Edwards was born on February 8, 1936, in Galt, Iowa. She was the daughter of Stanton Stanley Schroder and Florence Carlson Schroder Pickett, and little sister to Duan and big sister to Janaan. Pat’s father was killed late in WWII. Her maternal grandparents owned and operated the Grand Hotel in Colfax, and this is where Pat and her mother and siblings lived after the war ended. Pat graduated from Colfax High School in 1953, a popular cheerleader and friend to many. Pat loved to dance, and along with her brother, earned the nicknames of Fred and Ginger for their dancing skills on the dance floor. She took disco lessons during the ‘70’s and is remembered for her “do the hustle” routine.
While working at her brother’s pizza palace in Colfax, Pat, recently divorced and with 4 small children, met and fell in love with Dewey Edwards. They were married on January 24, 1964, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. Pat worked for many years as a switchboard operator at Mercy Hospital and then with the Maytag Company. Pat was known by many and liked by all. Pat could not go anywhere without running into somebody she once worked with or had befriended in her past. She could always tell a great story and share a great joke. Pat’s most treasured gift was her family. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She attended countless school functions and sports functions for literal decades. She was always willing to watch the little ones when needed and could soothe all the babies with her rocking chair abilities. She loved her “girls’ trips” with her 5 daughters to various locations like Starved Rock, Chicago, Gatlinburg, Michigan, the Ozarks where they would shop and talk and laugh and love. She loved the huge family trips to Yellowstone, Glacier Park, Washington DC, surrounded by her children and their families. A special memorable trip for Pat was when her son, Don, took her to the WWII museum down in Louisiana. She was very happy when a memorial brick for her father was purchased and displayed at the WWII museum. Pat was a WWII history buff, especially the history of the Holocaust. At the age of 80, Pat endeavored on a trip to Europe with Don and his family and Shelly, one of her daughters. Pat was
able to go to Normandy and see the WWII monuments. She also traveled to Amsterdam and was able to visit the Anne Frank Museum. She also toured the concentration camp in Dachau. Back in Iowa, Pat attended a program with Jodi, another daughter, to see and listen to a small town Iowa lady who had been a pen pal with Anne Frank before the war. Pat had visited the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC twice. Pat also attended, along with Dewey, the grand opening of the WWII Memorial Wall in DC.
Still not slowing down in her 80’s, Pat made another European trip with Don and his wife to Great Britain, and enjoying the sites and scenery there. Pat loved doing her crafts and watching her You-tube crafters. She loved to create things and share them with her family. She loved her Friday days spent thrifting and garage saling with her daughter, Becky. One of her favorite places to visit was Nashville, Indiana, close to where her daughter, Jackie, lives. It was affectionately renamed to “Grammaville” because Pat loved to visit it so much.
Pat was our Steel Magnolia. Nobody could match her toughness.
While Pat’s eldest child and daughter, Teri, battled a chronic disease and was in and out of hospitals hours away from her home in Colfax, Pat carried that burden of taking care of Teri while ensuring the younger kids had normalcy and routine while being miles away. We younger kids were never aware of the sacrifices and the utter despair our mother must have felt in those dark days, leading up to the eventual death of our sister at the tender age of 22. Only as adults could we appreciate the strength and fortitude and perseverance of our mother, as a mother, who would do anything for her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. This is the legacy of our mom.
Pat is survived by her husband, Dewey. She is survived by her children: Don (Kristin) Raper, Jackie (Rob) Winstead, Shelly (Don) Wing, DewAnn (Joe) Sanchez, Becky (Ken) Mayfield, and Jodi (Bruce) Snodgrass. Pat is also survived by her grandchildren: Brandon (Naomi) Wing, Dustin (Khanthaly) Wing, Don (Deedra) Wing, Dean (Eric) Rinderknecht, Wendy (Steve) VanDyke, Sara (Brad) Raper, Ashley (Greg) Raper, Elizabeth Raper, Jeremia Sterkel, Joshua (Beverly) Sterkel, Trisha (Aaron) DeWitt, Katie (Doug) Hutchinson, Ashley Mayfield, Andrew (Torie) Edwards, Ali Sanchez, Tate Snodgrass, Tanner (Olivia) Snodgrass, Tessa Snodgrass, and last but not least, Taryn Snodgrass. Pat is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren. Pat is also survived by her sister, Janaan (Phil) Schlagel; sister’s in law, Karalyn Schroder, Margo Edwards, and Docela Chatterjee; and brotherin-law, Don (Darla) Edwards; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Pat was proceeded in death by her daughter, Teri Lynn Raper; granddaughter, Samantha Jo Raper; her parents, Stanton Schroder and Florence Pickett; her brother, Duan Schroder, her brother-in-law’s, Dave and Dale Edwards and Dr. Kanu Chatterjee, and sister’s-in-law, Dreda McGill and Margaret Edwards.
Pat’s family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to her doctors and the hospice care staff, including Jamie Steenhoek and the staff at the Pella Regional Medical Clinic in Prairie City; Dr. Moyse at The Pain Clinic; and the wonderful, caring Hospice Staff in Pella, Connie, Leah, Bobby, and Michelle.
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Meditation has gained traction in recent years as an effective means to promoting personal wellness, and those considering the practice should know that it does not require a significant time commitment.
The Mayo Clinic notes meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Perhaps the practice has proved so enduring because of the myriad emotional and physical benefits it offers, which the Mayo Clinic notes include self-awareness, im-
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2026. HMA pavement is planned for North 51st Avenue East from Hilltop Estates to the Polk County line, which will reinforce the road to handle construction traffic at the subdivision.
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Bridge S13 on East 64th Street South over a small stream is another local bridge replacement with pipe. Pavement improvements are planned for South Main Street in Reasnor, which was a quote approved last year. A box culvert replacement on South 20th Avenue West is also letting in July. Pavement maintenance is
also planned on Highway S-74 South, Image Avenue and Highway T-38 North. Bridge S07 on Highway F-62 over Elk Creek will be let in December or January 2026. The FLAP grant project for improved access to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is being let in June. PCC paving will be completed at South 128th Avenue
stored away or hidden from public view. Whelan is also the type of person who wants to see follow-thru, and the museum is moving in that direction.
East near Co-Line Manufacturing, and that will also be let in July. The third phase of the HMA resurfacing project for Highway F-48 West from Colfax to the Polk County line is going to be let in March 2026.
“That’s what we got coming up in the accomplishment year as far as our program goes,” Frietsch said to
Perhaps one of the more notable new exhibits is the Maytag room. Whelan said the room’s purpose is to show that the company did more than just manufacture washing machines and blue cheese. The Maytag family formed an airline, brewed beer, wine and spirits and even produced automobiles.
the board of supervisors back in early April. “…We’ve got a variety of more projects after that in the priority years. But that’s kind of what we got coming up the next year or so here.”
The board of supervisors approved the FY26 five-year program for the secondary roads department in a 3-0 vote.
“Maytag was not just about washing machines,” Whelan said. “They will be astounded. Maytag was so big. So many of these things were here in Newton.”
Whelan hopes guests find their visit to the Jasper County Historical Museum fascinating.
“This is neat stuff that you don’t think about until you trip over it,” she said.
The museum officially opens for the season May 1.
Tours are held 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, except for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. The last tour begins at 4 p.m. People are encouraged to call ahead for large group tours at 641-792-9118. The season ends Sept. 30. Jasper County residents are admitted free of charge.
Out-of-county adults pay $10, students ages 11-18 enter at $5 and children ages 10 years and under have free admission.
Baxter participates in Academic Decathlon
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The 40th Iowa State Academic Decathlon Competition was March 7 and 8 at Waterloo East High School.
The top-scoring schools from around the state are invited to compete and this year’s competition included 227 high school students competing for medals and trophies. As the name implies, the competition has 10 events: art, economics, essay, interview, literature, math, music, science, social science and speech. Baxter’s overall team score earned fourth place among Division II, small and medium schools, and Baxter’s Colton Moffit was among the top 10 individual high scorers in Division II. The following students took these places in their own GPA division: Willow Grimes- 2nd- music; Kieren Chugg- 1st- literature; Avery Wonders2nd- essay; Colton Moffit- 2nd- math and economics; Austin England- 3rd- social science and economics. Other state participants were Jacob Warden, Porter Kincaid and Robert Richardson. The students are coached by Allison Bartholmey.
Drone workshop offers farmers education on safety, resources and test preparation
The use of drones in agriculture continues to be a popular conversation among farmers across the Midwest, and for good reason. Drone usage can help with capturing arial imagery during planting season, weed and crop scouting, spraying crops, locating cattle, documenting storm damage and much more, making them a reliable tool for identifying problems quickly and efficiently.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Integrated Crop Management team, in partnership with High Tech Solutions for Agriculture, will host a two-day, intensive training designed to cover the essential components of the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test. This test is required to ensure drone operators stay compliant with FAA guidelines and fly legally.
“Technology in farming is moving fast—and drones are quickly becoming an essential tool,” said Doug Houser, digital agriculture extension specialist. “Whether you’re interested in aerial scouting
or gearing up for spray drone use, getting your FAA Part 107 certificate is your first step.”
The FAA Part 107 Test Prep training is set for June 4 and 5 at the ISU - Alliant Energy Ag Innovation Lab, 3800 University Blvd., Ames. The cost to attend is $325 and participants must register online.
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online follow-up testing materials Best practices for UAS operations Updates on FAA regulations and directives Coordination through the Low Altitude Authorization Network Proper radio communication techniques
“Taking the time to learn how to operate a drone legally and safely is a smart investment in your farm’s future,” said Houser.
For more information, visit the Integrated Crop Management Equipment pageor contact Houser at dhouser@iastate.edu.
Parents can feel comfortable using OTC meds
Consult your child’s pediatrician prior to needing those medications
Usage of over-the-counter headache medicines might be widely associated with adults, but children get headaches as well, and parents may wonder if youngsters can lean on the same remedies their parents look to when seeking relief.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital notes rest and relaxation is the best way to treat a headache, but parents also can utilize OTC medications like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol) or naproxen (Aleve) to help mitigate the symptoms of headache in children. Children’s versions of popular OTC headache medicines such as Motrin can be utilized.
Parents are urged to read all
HOWARD ST. CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
Pastor Josh Burns 101 N. Locust St., Colfax Cell - 515-779-3148
SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Fellowship;10:30 a.m. Worship, in person or online via YouTube
MONDAY - Pastor Josh day off
TUESDAY - 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time; 2:30 p.m. Chair Yoga
WEDNESDAY - 3:30 p.m. After school elementary youth; 6:15 ChiRho and CYF youth supper; 7:30 p.m. Youth Group
THIRD SUNDAY - 8 p.m. Elders meeting, Board meeting after church; Collect for Food Pantry
FOURTH SUNDAY - Potluck Dinner
FIFTH SUNDAY - Potluck Breakfast
FIRST MONDAY - WIC appointments
FOURTH & FIFTH TUESDAY - 3
p.m. Table of Grace
IRA UNITED CHURCH
Pastors Doug Cupples and Phil Butler
SUNDAY - 9:30 a.m. Church service;
Community Calendar
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SATURDAY • Poweshiek Partners 4-H club meets at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the month in the C-M Elementary lunchroom
MONDAY • BEDCO meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of month
• Colfax Cub Scouts Pack 345 meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of month in the C-M High School Cafetorium
• Colfax Planning & Zoning meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of month at the library
TUESDAY • Mingo Library Board meets at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month (public meeting)
• Baxter American Legion meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of month at the Baxter Community Building
WEDNESDAY
• Hominy Ridge 4-H Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of month in the Baxter School Cafeteria
• Colfax Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5 p.m. the first Wednesday of month in the downstairs meeting room.
• MEDCO meets the first Wednesday of month
• Baxter City Library Board meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of month at the Baxter Library
THURSDAY • Baxter Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, March to December, at the Baxter Community Building
Upcoming opportunities for the public at Neal Smith NWR
Volunteer Trail Maintenance Training at NSNWR Staff at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will offer training on trail maintenance and invasive plant removal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Volunteers will learn about the refuge, trail maintenance procedures, tools and safety. A lunch break will be provided. The afternoon session will involve going out into the field and working along the walking trails and parking lots. Explore Iowa’s tallgrass prairie and oak savanna and see the native wildlife while lending a helping hand. Volunteers must sign a volunteer agreement. A volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill out and sign the form. Volunteers aged 16 or older are permitted to use hand tools. Volunteers need to wear pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy closed shoes for fieldwork. Bring a refillable water bottle and insect repellent is recommended.
Free Bird Watching and Bagels Program
product labels and speak with their children’s pediatricians before administering children’s headache medicines.
Such discussions are particularly important before giving older kids and adolescents OTC medications that are not designated as children’s remedies.
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Church Schedules
10:30 a.m. Sunday school Communion first Sunday METZ COMMUNITY CHURCH 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton Pastor David Rex 641-521-4354
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:10 a.m. Worship Last Saturday of month - 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Colfax Minister, Pastor Cody Dyer Church Office 674-4165
SATURDAY, May 3 - 7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study; 9 a.m. Women’s Ministry
SUNDAY, May 4 - 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Bible Education Classes; 10:25 a.m. Message by Pastor Cody Dyer; 4 p.m. Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend Get-Together
MONDAY, May 5 - 6 p.m. Deacon/ Deaconess meeting
TUESDAY, May 6 - 3:30 p.m. Women’s Prayer and Coffee
WEDNESDAY, May 7 - 9 a.m. Busy Bee Quilters and Fresh Encounter Prayer
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Newton, Iowa
SATURDAY - 4 p.m. Mass SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Mass
COLFAX FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
S. Locust & W. Division St. Office - 674-3782
Rev. Phil Dicks pastor
SUNDAY - 10:30 a.m. Family Worship with Holy Communion, Today is Confirmation Sunday; Sunday School
HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
126 E. Howard Rev. Paul Avery, pastor Church: 674-3700 hopeassemblyofgod@yahoo.com
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Worship
WEDNESDAY - 7 p.m. Evening Service
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
302 E. Howard St., Colfax Fr. Marty Goetz
515-674-3711
SUNDAY - 11 a.m. Mass
MINGO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Phil Dicks
515-689-4926
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship service (Sunday school not meeting at this
Join in on a fun introduction to bird watching at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge at 8 a.m. May 10. May is a great time to get outside to see the spring bird migration. Take a guided walk along the Oak Savanna Trail loop. Free loaner binoculars will be available for checkout. Participants can enjoy free bagels and coffee at the visitor center after the walk. This event targets birdwatchers of all skill levels, ages 8 and older. Meet at the Oak Savanna Trailhead.
The Oak Savanna Trail is a ½-mile loop with a gravel surface and gradual inclines. A restroom is available at the parking lot. We recommend wearing pants and sturdy walking shoes. Bringing a refillable water bottle and insect repellent is also advised.
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ASHTON CHAPEL
8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo
Pastors: Larry Craig & Mark Eddy
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Worship
BETHANY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter 641-227-3402
Pastor Chris Hayward
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday School
(Sunday after Labor Day to second Sunday in May); 10 a.m. Sunday Worship. First Sunday communion. All are welcome. baxterbethanyucc. org
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH BAXTER Mike Mclintock, Pastor
SUNDAY - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Awanas
WEDNESDAYS - 1st & 3rd - 6:30 p.m. Mens Bible Study 2nd & 4th - 6:30 p.m. Men’s and Womens Bible Study
THURSDAYS 10 a.m. - Womens Bible Study
BAXTER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 218 S. Main, Baxter Pastor Ben Spera Church: 641-227-3382
SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship
WEDNESDAY - 6 p.m. Bible Study
THIRD THURSDAY of month6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap at Bea’s
Place on Main Street
Check us out on Facebook and baxtercongregational.com
CORNERSTONE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 1000 E. 12th St., Newton Rev. Josh Farver, pastor Phone 641-792-4650 SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship WEDNESDAY - 6:30 p.m.
Field events power C-M girls to home victory lap
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COLFAX — The Lynnville-Sully girls track and field team won 10 events, but Colfax-Mingo posted 20 top-three finishes, scored double points in eight individual events and dominated the field events during its narrow victory over the Hawks in the Colfax-Mingo Coed Invitational on April 22.
The Tigerhawks won five events, went 1-2 in the discus and shot put and finished 2-3 in the long jump and high jump. Their 187 points edged Lynnville-Sully (185) by two at the top of the standings.
Three of C-M’s five wins came from Ashlynn Hosbond in the 3,000-meter run, Britney Keeney in the discus and Emma Cook in the shot put.
The Tigerhawks also won the 4x200 and shuttle hurdle relays.
The 10 second-place finishes included Jessa Purdie in the 100 hurdles, Trinity Smith in the 400 hurdles and long jump, Hosbond in the 1,500, Lily Arndt in the discus, Lexie Aller in the shot put and Grace Hunsberger in the high jump.
The rest of the six-team field included North Tama (99), Colo-NESCO (52), Grand View Christian (35) and Meskwaki Settlement School (27).
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C-M boys track and field defends home turf
COLFAX — The Colfax-Mingo boys track and field team scored in all 19 events during its home meet on April 22. Sullivan Wilkins and Xavier Woods both were part of three wins and each had a runner-up finish to lead the Tigerhawks to a defense of the Colfax-Mingo Coed Invitational.
Colfax-Mingo scored 193 points to win the meet championship. AGWSR (122), Colo-NESCO (107), Woodward Academy (96), Bondurant-Farrar (78), Grand View Christian (45) and Meskwaki Settlement School (20) completed the field. It was mostly Bondurant-Farrar’s junior varsity squad.
The Tigerhawks claimed eight wins and finished second and third five times each.
Wilkins won the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs and placed second in the 800.
His winning time in the 1,600 was clocked in a career-best 5 minutes, 00.12 seconds. Owen Ament finished third in a career-best 5:19.36.
Wilkins and Ament also doubled up in the 3,200 and the 800. Wilkins won the 3,200 in a career-best 10:43.02 and Ament was fourth in 12:00.42. Wilkins’ time was the fifth-best in school history.
Wilkins posted a runner-up time of 2:11.2 in the 800 and Ament was fifth in 2:21.56.
Woods won the 110 high hurdles, the high jump and he anchored the 4x400 relay to a win.
His winning time in the 110 highs was clocked in 16.74 seconds and Wyatt Thornton
(18.24) placed fourth. The duo also was 2-3 in the 400 hurdles as Woods (59.4) finished second and Thornton (1:02.96) took third.
Chase Trotter posted a career-best time of 53.98 to win the 400 and his career-best 23.62 in the 200 was good enough for second.
Tony Buenrostro ran a career-best 24.48 to finish third in the 200.
Woods posted a mark of 5
feet, 10 inches to win the high jump, Buenrostro (12.1) placed third in the 100 and Isaiah Baucom (35-4) and Lawrence Solasberry (career-best 34-9 1/2) finished 4-5 in the shot put.
The other two individual topfive finishes came from Trotter (18-4 1/2) in the long jump and Camden Cunningham (98-6) in the discus. Trotter was fourth and Cunningham placed fifth.
The Tigerhawks won the sprint medley, distance medley
and 4x400 relays. Baucom, Cunningham, Fisher Grove and Thornton posted the seventh-fastest time in school history and won the sprint medley relay in 1:43.26.
The distance medley relay team of Grove, Cunningham, Izaiah Lewis and Wilkins won the race in 4:03.67. Woods anchored the 4x400 relay to a win. He was joined by Trotter, Thornton and Lewis and they won the race in 3:42.94.
Colfax-Mingo’s 4x100 relay team was second in 48.18. That foursome featured Baucom, Cunningham, Grove and Buenrostro.
Mario Rodriguez, Willie Fitzgerald, Joseph Grimm and Ament placed second in the 4x800 relay in 9:48.7.
The shuttle hurdle relay team of Lewis, Tanner Miller, Josue Rodriguez and Kyle Wood took third in 1:19.66.
Baxter golfers split with C-M in road triangular
COLFAX — Lily Brenner and Karlee Koehler had the top two scores in the girls golf triangular at Colfax Country Club on April 22.
Brenner led the Colfax-Mingo girls golf team to a win, while Baxter split with the Tigerhawks.
Grand View Christian was the third school in the field. The Thunder boys won the meet with a 173. Baxter (190) edged Colfax-Mingo (192) by two strokes.
The Tigerhawk girls shot 232 to win the meet. Baxter (239) was seven shots back in second and Grand View Christian (254) finished third.
Brenner was the meet medalist on the girls’ side after firing a 46. Lily Webster (58) was fifth, while Faith Allen (64) and Dakota Allen (64) had the other two counting scores. Lillie Jones (65) and Chloe Clements (74) posted non-counting scores.
Koehler’s runner-up medalist finish came after she fired a 52. Hannah Huffaker carded a career-best 57 in fourth and the other two counting scorers were Rilynn Titus (63) and Klaire Shanks (67). Ashlee Herr (73) had a non-counting score.
Grand View Christian’s Addie Hackett finished third with a 56. The Thunder placed four golfers in the top eight on the
boys’ side. Boaz Pollak was the meet medalist with a 38 and Henry Lane carded a 43 in second.
Shane Hostetter and Cason Fitch both shot 46 in a tie for fourth. It was a career-best score for Hostetter.
Gavin Sydnes had a career-best 49 and Jadyn Patten carded a 51 as the final scorer. Luke Padgett (53) and Jace Lewis (55) posted non-counting scores. Baxter was led by Charlie Maher and Stadan Vansice, who both shot 47 in a tie for sixth.
had non-counting scores.
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Colfax-Mingo freshman Karoixa Snyder, right, hands the baton to junior Laila Kwaskiewicz in the 4x800-meter relay during the team’s home meet on April 22. The duo helped C-M placed third in both the 4x400 and 4x800 relays.
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Colfax-Mingo senior Xavier Woods won the high jump at the team’s home meet on April 22. Woods was part of three wins and claimed one runner-up finish as the Tigerhawks won the meet for the second straight season.
Colten Damman (48) and Masyn Titus (48) tied for eighth and Hudson Bethards (49) and Cainan Travis (career-best 50)
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Colfax-Mingo junior Lillie Jones shoots the ball onto the No. 2 green at Colfax Country Club on April 22. The Tigerhawk girls defeated Baxter and Grand View Christian at a home triangular.
Bolts down Montezuma at Brooklyn-Victor CC
Hosbond won the 3,000 in a career-best 11 minutes, 26 seconds, but the field events dominated the night for the Tigerhawks.
Keeney’s winning throw in the discus was 82 feet, 10 inches, but Arndt (79-6), Aller (73-6) and Cook (72-11) were 2-4-5.
Cook won the shot put with a toss of 31-2, but Aller (30-6 1/2), Genesis Hardney (career-best 27-4 1/2), Susan Aldan (career-best 25-11 1/2) and Keeney (25-9 1/2) placed 2-4-5-6.
Teams can only score points for the first two finishes at each individual event though.
Grace Hunsberger (4-8) was the runner-up in the high jump, but Claire Hunsberger (4-8) and Katelyn Steenhoek (4-6) finished 3-5. Smith’s 14-8 put her second in the long jump. Krissy Snow was third with a career-best leap of 136, Steenhoek placed fifth with a career-best 12-7 and Kaylee Collins took sixth with a mark of 11-3 3/4. The Tigerhawks also doubled up in the 100, 200, 100 hurdles and the 1,500.
Aubrey VanderSchoor finished third in the 100 in a career-best 14.82 seconds, Snow was fourth in 15.03 and Brianna Freerksen placed fifth in a career-best 15.09.
Purdie (18.27), Evalyn Anderson (19.85) and Freerksen (19.88) went 2-5-6 in the 100 hurdles, and all
three posted career-best times.
Claire Hunsberger finished the 200 in a career-best time of 32.16. She was fourth in the event, while Snow (32.99) was sixth.
Hosbond turned in a career-best time of 5:24.83 and placed second in the 1,500 and Mallory Sipma was sixth in 6:09.18.
Smith’s runner-up time in the 400 hurdles was clocked in 1:14.22 and Laila Kwaskiewicz finished sixth in the 800 in a career-best 2:57.47.
The Tigerhawks won the 4x200 relay in a season-best 2:01.74 with Smith, Steenhoek, VanderSchoor and Karmylia Snyder.
The shuttle hurdle relay team won with a season-best time of 1:17.37. That quartet included Purdie, Smith, Lily Anderson and Evalyn Anderson.
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Colfax-Mingo freshman Jessa Purdie opened the shuttle hurdle relay on April 22 during the team’s home meet.
C-M edged L-S by two points to win its first meet title of the season.
Colfax-Mingo also was second in the distance medley, sprint medley and 4x100 relays and finished third in the 4x800 and 4x400 relays.
In the 4x100, the team of Lily Anderson, Freerksen, Purdie and Snyder posted a time of 58.05.
Lily Anderson, VanderSchoor, Steenhoek and Claire Hunsberger placed second in the sprint medley relay with a time of 2:13.92.
Snyder, Purdie, Sipma and Hosbond teamed up to take second in the distance medley relay in 4:55.7.
The 4x800 relay team featured Sipma, Jessica Gibson, Karoixa Snyder and Kwaskiewicz and they finished third in 12:07.45.
The 4x400 relay team posted a season-best time of 5:03.06 with Gibson, Claire Hunsberger, Karoxia Snyder and Kwaskiewicz and they finished third.
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BROOKLYN — Karlee Koehler, Klaire Shanks and Ashlee Herr finished in succession during a road triangular at Brooklyn-Victor Country Club on April 24.
The Bolts finished second in both competitions as the girls shot 217 and were 10 shots better than Montezuma (227), while the boys turned in a school-record 176 and dumped the Braves by 12 strokes.
Host BGM swept the competition with a 192 (girls) and 152 (boys).
Koehler shot a 50 and placed fifth to lead the Baxter girls, while Shanks (53) and Herr (55) were sixth and seventh, respectively. Shanks and Herr both carded career-best scores.
Hannah Huffaker (59) had the other counting score and Luci Kucera (72) and Caydence Sulzle (73) posted non-counting scores.
BGM’s Aurelia Roudabush was the meet medalist with a 42 and her teammate, Averee Krebill, turned in a 46 as the runner-up medalist.
The BGM boys took the first five positions in the individual competition as Ethan Bridgewater was the medalist with a 33 and Beau Burns finished second with a 39.
Charlie Maher carded a 42 to lead the Bolts, who set a new nine-hole school record. Stadan Vansice (43), Hudson Bethards (45) and Colten Damman (46) had the other counting scores and Masyn Titus (50) and Cainan Travis (60) carded non-counting scores. The 45 from Bethards and Damman’s 46 were career-best scores.
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Baxter freshman Charlie Maher leads the Bolts boys golf team with a nine-hole average of 45.8. He posted a team-best 42 at the team’s road triangular at BGM on April 24 after setting a new school record with a 40 at BCLUW on April 17.
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Baxter senior Karlee Koehler chips onto the No. 2 green at Colfax Country Club during a road triangular on April 22. The Bolts finished second behind the Tigerhawks in the non-conference matchup.
Baxter boys finish fourth at Bill Miller Invitational
VAN METER — Riley Graber
was part of four wins, the Mustangs claimed victories in five relays and the PCM boys track and field claimed another meet championship at the Bill Miller Invitational on April 21.
PCM’s eight wins led to 140 points. Knoxville was the runner-up with 116 and the rest of the top five featured Des Moines Christian (104.5), Baxter (62.5) and Pleasantville (59).
The Bolts got a win from Matt Richardson in the 1,600-meter run, and he anchored the distance medley relay to a victory.
The Trojans edged host Van Meter (58) by one point for fifth and the rest of the 13-team field included Panorama (41), Nodaway Valley (38), Ankeny Christian Academy (32), Grand View Christian (28), Albia (25), Saydel (23) and West Central
Valley (11).
Richardson won the 1,600 in 4 minutes, 34.51 seconds and Max Handorf was the 800 runner-up in a career-best 2:03.15. Lincoln Betterton, Logan Rainsbarger, Handorf and Richardson teamed up to win the distance medley relay in 3:47.62. Handorf started the 4x800 relay and Richardson finished it. In between were Hayden Burdess and Maddux Tuhn and they posted a season-best time of 8:47.98 in third.
Carter Smith grabbed the other bronze medal. He was third in the discus with a throw of 140 feet, 9 inches.
The Bolts’ shuttle hurdle relay team of Betterton, Burdess, James Esqueda and Rainsbarger finished fourth in 1:10.89.
The sprint medley relay team of Rainsbarger, Eli Dee, Betterton and Richardson finished fifth in 1:41.18.
Rainsbarger (16.46) took fifth in the 110 high hurdles and Dee placed fifth in the long jump with a leap of 19-4 1/4.
Baxter girls face tough field at Van Meter
VAN METER — Girls track and field teams from PCM and
Baxter faced a tough field at the Bill Miller Invitational on April 21. The Mustangs placed seventh in the 15-team field, but the Bolts scored just 12 points and their best finish was fourth.
Host Van Meter won the meet championship with 121 points, while Des Moines Christian (101), Carlisle (95), Grand View Christian (72) and Panorama (59) completed the top five.
Ankeny Christian Academy (56) was three points better than PCM (53) in sixth and the rest of the field featured Interstate 35 (44), Pleasantville (34), West Central Valley (27), Central Decatur (26), Nodaway Valley (18), Albia (16), Baxter (12) and Saydel (7).
Baxter’s Grace Anderegg, Camryn Russell, Avery Wonders and Sydnee Hibbs placed fourth in the 4x200 in a season-best 1:56.01.
C-M girls soccer drops first match of 2025
DIKE — The Colfax-Mingo girls soccer team suffered defeat for the first time this season on April 21.
The Tigerhawks and Class 1A No. 6 Dike-New Hartford were
tied at halftime, but the Wolverines scored three second-half goals to dump their visitors, 4-1, during non-conference action.
Meadow Lane scored her 24th goal of the season off an assist from her older sister, Bianca Lane, and Emmalyn Buch-
man made a career-best 15 saves. Lane’s 24 goals rank fifth in the state.
The Tigerhawks fell to 6-1-1 this season.
Lucy Varney scored two goals and had one assist and Ruby Varney scored one goal and dished
out two assists for the Dike-New Hartford.
The Wolverines (5-2) put 19 of their 36 shots on goal. Both Lucy Varney and Ruby Varney have five goals this spring and Ruby’s nine assists are tied for 11th in the state.
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TALSMA Motion by Cupples seconded by Nearmyer to approve the Board of Supervisors minutes for April 8, 2025.
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TALSMA There were no Board Appointments. Motion by Nearmyer seconded by Cupples to enter into a closed session requested by Scott Nicholson and Kevin Luetters in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5 (j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase
governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
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TALSMA ROLL CALL YEA: NEARMYER
CUPPLES, TALSMA Motion by Cupples seconded by Nearmyer to come out of closed session.
YEA: CUPPLES, NEARMYER, TALSMA Motion by Nearmyer, seconded by Cupples to authorize Community Development to reach out to the State regarding the issue discussed in closed session.
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TALSMA Motion by Nearmyer, seconded by Cupples to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into a work session.
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The Board discussed the Rail Park update and there has been no change since the last time the negotiating team met, which was last Tuesday The city would like to see full annexation within a year or two and the County would like to see annexation happen as development occurs Due to time constraints the Board of Supervisors have decided not to move forward with the project and a financial partner with the Rail Park The Board is advising Community Development to table the item on the Zoning Board agenda for April 16th at 7:00 a.m. The Board will have a Special Meeting on Monday April 21 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the Rail Park Project. The Wage Committee updated the full Board on how wages are going to work effective July 1, 2026. Employee evaluations will be required going forward and a minimum and maximum will be established from year to year determined by the Board of Supervisors Dennis Simon will start working on the policy changes that will need to be in place for July 1, 2025 Community Development wanted to discuss the 10-acre rule and possible changes going forward. Motion by Talsma seconded by Nearmyer to adjourn the Tuesday April 15, 2025, meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors YEA: NEARMYER & TALSMA Jenna Jennings Auditor Brandon Talsma Chairman May 1
Public Notice The Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on 04/22/25 and approved Resolution 25-48, approving Transfer Order #1547 transferring $10,044.39 from the General Basic Fund to Attorney Collections From Fund: 0001 - General Basic Fund To Fund: 0760 - Attorney Collections $10,044.39
This is a summary of Resolution 25-48. A full copy of the Resolution is available at the Jasper County Courthouse between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday May 1
Public Notice The Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on 04/22/25 and approved Resolution 25-43 for the Adoption of Budget & Certification of Taxes for FY2025/2026.
This is a summary of Resolution 25-43. A full copy of the Resolution is available at the Jasper County Courthouse between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday May 1
Public Notice
The Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on 04/22/25 and approved Resolution 25-44, creating one (1) permanent parttime position for a Jailer. This is a summary of Resolution 25-44. A full copy of the Resolution is available at the Jasper County Courthouse between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday May 1
Public Notice The Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on 04/22/25 and approved Resolution 25-45, creating one (1) permanent fulltime position for a Jailer. This is a summary of Resolution 25-45. A full copy of the Resolution is available at the Jasper County Courthouse between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday May 1
Public Notice The Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on 04/22/25 and approved Resolution 25-47 for the Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition to authorize a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligations of the County not to exceed $850,000.00 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes. This is a summary of Resolution 25-47. A full copy of the Resolution is available at the Jasper County Courthouse between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday May 1
correspondence was received regarding the proposed budget The hearing was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Jones introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#1, “RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025-26 BUDGET AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE BUDGET WITH THE STATE OF IOWA.” Magg seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously Magg introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#2, “RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR May 27, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M.” Small seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously Magg introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#3, “RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY FOR ADJUSTMENT TO SEWER CUSTOMERS WITH HIGH RESIDENTIAL SEWER BILLS DUE TO A WATER LEAK TO ALLOW FOR ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED THAT FALL OVER TWO BILLING CYCLES.” Poulter seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously Magg introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#4, “A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH BRYAN POULTER AT $2,499.99 AS THE CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR FOR THE CITY OF COLFAX AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.” Small seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously with Poulter abstaining due to conflict of interest Small moved to
which time and place proceedings will be instituted and action taken for the issuance of an Annual Appropriation Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Note in a principal amount not to exceed $900,000 (the "Note") as authorized under Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of paying costs of undertaking the Mingo Economic Development Commission Residential Infrastructure Project in the Mingo Urban Renewal Area #1 (the "Urban Renewal Area"), such project having been approved by action the City Council on March 11, 2025. The Note will not be a general obligation of the City but will be secured solely and only with incremental property tax revenues generated within the Urban Renewal Area The repayment of principal and interest due under the Note will be made subject to annual appropriation by the City Council At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City Thereafter, the City Council may, at the meeting or at an adjournment thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Note or may abandon the proposal to issue the Note This notice is given by order of the City Council of Mingo, Iowa in accordance with Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa Sondra Kenney City Clerk May 1 NOTICE OF PU BLIC HEARINGS The public is hereby notified that the City of Colfax Board of Adjustment will meet on Monday, May 12, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at City Ha ll, 20 W. Howa rd Street Colfax, Iowa to consider the items of business below.
1. Special Exception Request Public Hearing - Colfax-Mingo Community School District in Conjunction with Colfax Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) for a Special Exception Permit to allow a child care facility in the RM Residential Multi-Family Zoning District at 16 S. Locust St
2. Variance Request Public Hearing - Colfax-Mingo Community School District in Conjunction with Colfax Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) for side yard and rear yard setback variances at 16 S. Locust St 3. Variance Request Public Hearing - Jeff S. Lietz for a front yard setback variance at 116 N. Elm St Comments can be made prior to either meeting in written form at 20 W. Howard Street Colfax Iowa or emailed directly to administrator@colfaxia.gov To view the complete applications, please visit City Hall at 20 W. Howard St., Colfax Iowa. May 1 CITY OF COLFAX COUN CIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES April 23, 2025 The City Council of Colfax Jasper County, Iowa met on April 23, 2025 at City Hall in special session at 5:03 p.m. with Mayor David Mast presiding. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074 575276?pwd=FscbAlDqMViZ1W D8rmATNaOc4S1fRp.1 Council members present: Karla Jones (Zoom) Brad Magg, Bryan Poulter, Curtis Small. Absent: Wes Snyder. Also present: City Administrator Wade Wagoner Library Director Lisa Van Gorp and City Clerk Nancy Earles Poulter moved to approve the agenda as presented. Small seconded the motion and on roll call vote the motion carried unanimously At 5:04 p.m. Mayor Mast declared now is the time and place for the public hearing regarding the Proposed FY 202526 Budget No one addressed the council and no written correspondence was received regarding the proposed budget The hearing was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Jones introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#1, “RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025-26 BUDGET AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE BUDGET WITH THE STATE OF IOWA.” Magg seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously Magg introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#2, “RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR May 27, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M.” Small seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously Magg introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#3, “RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY FOR ADJUSTMENT TO SEWER CUSTOMERS WITH HIGH RESIDENTIAL SEWER BILLS DUE TO A WATER LEAK TO ALLOW FOR ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED THAT FALL OVER TWO BILLING CYCLES.” Poulter seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously Magg introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No 4-232025#4, “A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH BRYAN POULTER AT $2,499.99 AS THE CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR FOR THE CITY OF COLFAX AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.” Small seconded and on roll call vote the resolution carried unanimously with Poulter abstaining due to conflict of interest Small moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:09 p.m. Magg seconded and the motion carried unanimously Da vid Ma st Mayor ATTESTED TO: Na ncy Earles City Clerk May 1
