FULL CIRCLE
By Jamee A. Pierson PCM Explorer
On a beautiful day, 75 PCM seniors heard their name called out as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and start the next phase of their lives. Graduation marks not only an ending but also a start for young men and women.
Valedictorian Harlan Shannon spoke to his classmates about where they had been and where they were going, wishing everyone the best on their next adventure. Student body president Addison Steenhoek reminisced about memories the class had throughout the years and shared words from her favorite song, “The Climb,” as an inspiration for them moving forward.
Hoots and hollers rang out as each graduate crossed the stage and the entire stadium broke out in applause as the PCM Class of 2025 was introduced as the newest graduates from the school. The seniors accomplished a lot during
their years at PCM and were recently recognized for their hard work. Community groups, businesses and residents came together May 14 to show appreciation for the group during the annual senior scholarship and awards night.
The scholarships and awards included:
• Altar & Rosary Society, Immaculate Conception Parish — Brelee Berger
• Chapter BH P.E.O. Monroe — Stella Stravers
• Chapter AV, P.E.O. Prairie City — Kylie Lewis; Monroe Kiwanis Club — Jake Winter, Addison Steenhoek
• PCM Supplies & More — Sawyer Bouwkamp; Leighton State Bank — Meredith Chipps, Kaden Clark
• Two Rivers Cooperative — Rylee DeHaai, Meredith Chipps
• Monroe Women’s Club — Taylor Fairbanks, Chloe Sloan
• Prairie City Business Association — Alyce Engle
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PCM seniors give a cheer as they walk out with their diplomas at graduation 2025
Jasper County veterans arrive in droves for recognition day at State Capitol
Ceremony stresses importance of honoring service 50 years after Vietnam War ended
By Christopher Braunschweig PCM Explorer
Everywhere you looked you saw a Jasper County veteran. They arrived to the Iowa State Capitol on a pair of buses. Several others drove their own vehicles with families or were chauffeured with a son or daughter. Many wore red or yellow T-shirts with the words “Jasper County Veteran” stitched over their hearts.
It is estimated about a hundred veterans from Jasper County attended the Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day on May 14. The annual ceremony takes place on the south side of the capitol grounds near the
Iowa Vietnam War Memorial Wall. Local veterans say it is quite the ordeal and it draws big crowds.
“I’ve been there once before,” said Vietnam veteran David Elliott. “We go out there and they have someone come in to give a
WINDY AND WILD FUN NIGHT
The PCM Elementary PTO annual Fun Night might have moved inside due to the weather but hundreds of families came out to celebrate at the end-of-year event
speech, and it’s recognition for people like me that have served their country. To me, it feels good to be recognized. Things were not favorable for us fellas when we came back.”
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National Police Week Ceremony pays tribute to officers who died while serving their communities
Jasper County law enforcement officers participated in the National
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Christopher Braunschweig/PCM Explorer Veterans from Jasper County board a bus to attend the Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony on May 14 at the Iowa State Capitol grounds in Des Moines.
Christopher Braunschweig/PCM Explorer Local law enforcement participate in the National Police Week Ceremony on May 15 at the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton.
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PCM’s newest alumni Tate Birkenholtz and Jaylyn DeVries celebrate graduating with the Class of 2025 at the end of the ceremony on May 18.
PCM Food Pantry
The PCM Food Pantry at the Monroe Presbyterian Church, 113 S. Main St. in Monroe, is open 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays.
Upcoming events at The Gathering Place in Monroe
Thursday, May 22
• 12:30pm TAI CHI for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Friday, May 23
• 2pm Piano with Jacque Robinson
Monday, May 26
• Closed Tuesday, May 27
• 8-11am Playgroup
• 8am Coffee and Prayer
Wednesday, May 28
• 4pm Get Fit, Don’t Fall with Amy S. Thursday, May 29
• 12:30pm TAI CHI for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
• 5pm Acoustic Jamm
Mosquito spraying May 22 in Monroe
The City of Monroe reminds residents mosquito spraying dates are scheduled for May 22, June 26, July 24 and Aug. 28.
Poppies available May 23
in Monroe
The Monroe Legion Auxiliary has dedicated Friday, May 23 as its Annual Poppy Day, a symbol of sacrifice.
Auxiliary members will have poppies available to pick up around the community.
TOPS
TOPS 1025 meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday at the First Reformed Church in Prairie City for weigh-in, with meeting to follow. Go to the north side parking lot at the church and enter in the north door. Call 515-994-2200 for information.
Lighthouse Recovery meetings
Lighthouse Recovery Ministries host a Men’s and Ladies Recovery meeting at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Grace Alive Church, 703 W. Second St. in Prairie City. Contact Barb at b.miller@lighthouserecoveryia.com with questions.
PC Library offerings Wednesday
The Prairie City Public Library hosts regular “bring your own craft” times and Storytimes at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoons. At 4 p.m. Wednesdays, you can read with therapy dogs. There are also book clubs for adults and middle school students.
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John Van Ryswyk
May 14, 2025
roe Kiwanis. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
John Van Ryswyk, age 88 of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at The Cottages in Pella. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, Monroe Fire Department or Mon-
John Van Ryswyk was born March 14, 1937, in Otley, Iowa, the son of Peter and Nellie Van Ryswyk. He died May 14, 2025, at The Cottages in Pella, Iowa at the age of 88. John attended Union Valley country school until the age of 14. He finished his schooling in Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School in 1955. He was in the plumbing and heating business and was also involved in farming. John married Kay Brannen on February 14, 1959. Four children were born to this union: Steven (Lora), Dean (Jan), Mary Jo Van Roekel (Brad),
and Robert (Lisa). John collected antique tractors and enjoyed going on tractor rides. He was a 44 -year member of the Monroe Fire Department and was an active member of the Monroe Kiwanis Club and First Baptist Church, and served on the Jasper County Board of Health for 18 years. Survivors include his wife of 66 years and their four children: Steven (Lora) Van Ryswyk, Trinity, Josh, Lincoln, Landen, Aubrey, Immy, Elisha, Charleze, Ollie, Alec, Max, Janelle (Shad), Braeden, Xaviar Dean (Jan) Van Ryswyk, Keaton (Beth), Blakely, Charlotte, Bowie, Maquire, Cole (Ashley), Peyton, Beckham, Brooks, Laiken
Click It or Ticket
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It. Don’t Risk It. high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 19-June 1. It is perceived everyone wears a seat belt, but data shows that’s not true. In 2024, 44 percent of traffic fatalities in Iowa were unbuckled; that translates to 108 lives lost. In a GTSB survey of over 1,450 Iowans, 88 percent reported always buckling up in the front seat. Only 67 percent always buckle in the back seat.
“No matter the type of vehicle
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you’re traveling in, where you’re seated, or what type of road you’re driving on, the best way to protect yourself in a crash is to buckle up,” Brett Tjepkes, Iowa GTSB Bureau Chief, said. “Unfortunately, many families are suffering because their loved ones did not follow this simple step. If this enforcement effort alerts people to the dangers not buckling up, we’ll consider the mission a success.”
If you know a friend or a family member who does not wear a seat belt, please talk to them about changing their habits. Help GTSB and law enforcement spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed. Seat belts save lives, and everyone
Mary Jo (Brad) Van Roekel, Taylor (Sam), Simon, Jonah, Jordan (Emma)
Robert (Lisa) Van Ryswyk, Andrew (Sadie Champagne), Abby Also surviving are his sisters-in-law: Pat Carapelle of Monroe and Karen Brown of Edina, MN; his brother-in-law: John and Linda Brannen and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Nellie; his sisters: Dorothy and Jim Van Hemert and Helen and Milo Christiansen, his brother and sister-inlaw Carl and Shirley Van Ryswyk, his nephew Chris Van Ryswyk, and his great granddaughter Sophie Brown.
— front seat and back, child and adult — needs to be properly restrained when traveling. GTSB works with city, county, state and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce death and injury on Iowa roads using federally funded grants.
research shows effects of nitrates on Iowa’s most vulnerable
By Mark Moran Iowa News Service
New research at Iowa State University shows elevated nitrate levels have an outsize effect on the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Studies show exposure to nitrates can increase the risks of birth defects and various types of cancer.
ISU Water Resources
Assistant Professor Liu Lu said nitrates, which are prominent in ground and surface water near commercial agriculture operations, exceed safe levels, and affect Iowa’s most vulnerable.
“Such as people of color,” Lu said, “low-income populations, elderly, and also children.”
Despite their negative health impacts, the Iowa Environmental Council
reports only 4 percent of public water utilities in Iowa have nitrate removal systems.
The data show the presence of nitrates in the water is especially high in rural communities, and Liu said northeast Iowa’s Blackhawk County stands out in her research.
“This county has very high nitrate in their treated water,” Lu said. “They also have very high social
vulnerability. So, people living in that county are disproportionately exposed to high nitrate in their drinking water.”
Her research includes an interactive map that shows which parts of the state have the highest nitrate pollution in their groundwater.
Liu’s work was published in Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology.
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John Wennihan, a fellow Vietnam era veteran, said many returning soldiers back then made a conscious decision to not wear any regalia or clothing that would give people the impression they served during the war. They thought they were better off keeping their service a secret. Thankfully, sentiments have changed.
“It makes a fella finally feel good,” Elliott said.
Nowhere was that more evident than the Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds attended the ceremony and read aloud her proclamation. Retired United State Marine Corps Col. Gerald “Gerry” Berry told war stories. The crowd was big, just like the veterans said it would be.
Veterans saluted their nation’s flag during the National Anthem and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Listen closely and you could hear a muffled “Oorah!” from old Marines. Gold Star Families — which are families who lost a loved one serving in the military — were recognized for their resilience.
Jewel Gullett, of Newton, is part a Gold Star Family. Her brother, Rollin Davis, was killed in Vietnam in 1968. She still tears up thinking about her brother. She attended the ceremony in Des Moines to honor not only her brother but all veterans who served. It is important, she said, that their service is celebrated.
“This is an honor to keep their memories alive,” Gullett said, adding that she remembers her brother as a happy-golucky guy. “…He was a really good kid.”
This year’s event was even more spe -
cial as it was the 50-year anniversary of the fall of Saigon, which marked the end of the Vietnam War.
To Elliott and Wennihan, it sure doesn’t feel like 50 years have passed.
“I remember things like it was just yesterday,” Elliott said. “Believe me.”
Wennihan added, “Fifty years ago I was in an Army hospital still. I had a spinal cord injury from a back surgery. I had a blood clot. They medevacked me from Germany to Denver. So I was sitting in the hospital bed watching the fall of Saigon in a room full of wounded Vietnam vets. That was quite the deal.”
Doug Bishop, chair of the Jasper County Veterans Alliance, spoke on behalf of the “In Memory” program, which honors the veterans who have died from exposure to Agent Orange, post-traumatic stress disorder and other illnesses as a result of their service. Jasper County took the lead in the program in 2019.
“All of you here as spouses and family members know 58,000 of our men and women died in Vietnam, but that war didn’t kill everybody by the end of May 1975,” Bishop said. “Coming up with PTSD, mental health issues, Agent Orange, all of the above. It took a lot more than 58,000 after that.”
The program was expanded statewide. When Jasper County first launched the program in 2019, it inducted 33 veterans. Bishop said this year alone 23 new inductees have been added, increasing the total number of Iowa Vietnam War veterans who died from duty-related illnesses to 180.
“At one time we were second only to Indiana per capita as to how many veterans we had inducted,” Bishop said. “I’m guessing if we were to check, damn, we might be first in the nation. So kudos to all of you who have done that. We’re going to keep that push going.”
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Veterans from Jasper County salute at the Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony on May 14 at the Iowa State Capitol grounds in Des Moines.
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Veterans from Jasper County attend the Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony on May 14 at the Iowa State Capitol grounds in Des Moines.
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Graduation
• Lawrence Woody & Duane Woody Memorial Scholarship — Rebecca DeVries
• Don & Nora DeReus Scholarship
— Hannah Minteer
• Peteris & Olga Kalnins Scholarship — Brooke Briles, Hailey Wilkerson
• Prairie City Lions Club — Addison Steenhoek, Madeline Burkett, Harlan Shannon
• PCM Foundation Endowment — Meredith Chipps, Addison Steenhoek, Jake Winters, Adrien Robbins, Riley Graber, Tate Birkenholtz, Cutler VandeLune, Pete Kiernan, Max Kimball, Taylor Fairbanks
• Chuck & Norma Skinner Memorial Scholarship — Jake Winters, Rebecca DeVries, Harlan Shannon, Madeline Burkett, Stella Stravers, Kylie Lewis, Addison Steenhoek, Gavin DeRaad, Alyce Engle, Adrien Robbins, Riley Graber, Rylee DeHaai, Brevin DeRaad, Taylor Fairbanks, Trenner VanDyke, Tad Wilson, Brelee Berger, Kaden Clark, Meredith Chipps, Tate Birkenholtz, Cutler VandeLune, Jaylyn DeVries, Hannah Minteer, Pete Kiernan, Max Kimball, Wyatt Vannoy, Addison Shannon, Haley Wilkerson, Sawyer Bouwkamp, Chloe Sloan, Car-
professionals honor the six individuals who died while on active duty: Prairie City Police Chief Mike German, Lieutenant Patrick Richardson, Officer Bobby Barrickman, Officer Dan McPherren, Officer Donald “Rusty” Hewitt and Reserve Captain Howard Holdefer.
In addition to remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, the ceremony also recognizes select officers with awards. Newton Officer Kyle Lovan earned the Jasper County Law Enforcement Professional of the Year Award by the Newton News, and Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rozendaal earned the Jasper County Law Enforcement Distinguished Service Award by the Rotary Club of Newton.
son Hanson, Finn Wilson, Trigg Steenhoek, Charlotte Landwehr, Brooke Briles, David Westphal
• Kayla Boner Memorial Scholarship — Kylie Lewis
• Metro Waste Ag Scholarship — Rylee DeHaai
• MetroWaste Science Scholarship — Kylie Lewis
• Korver Hazelton Memorial Scholarship — Stella Stravers, Charlotte Landwehr
• Nelle Schalk Scholarship — Brooke Briles
• Uri Sellers Memorial Scholarship — Kaden Clark, Gavin DeRaad, Rebecca DeVries, Harlan Shannon, Stella Stravers
• Ruby Shrader Trust Scholarship — Meredith Chipps, Tate Birkenholtz
• DMACC Foundation Scholarship — Brelee Berger, Jaylyn DeVries, Taylor Fairbanks
• Central College Scholarships — Carson Taylor, Harlan Shannon
• Loyola College Scholarship — Kylie Lewis
• Christina Hixson Opportunity Award — Madeline Burkett
• Key Cooperative Community Scholarship — Rebecca DeVries
• Principal Scholarship for Excellence — Jake Winters
• The Dean North Scholarship — Rylee DeVries
• PPI Sons and Daughters Scholar-
ship — Rylee DeVries
• Gene Slinge Memorial Scholarship — Rebecca DeVries
• Iowa FFA Alumni and Supporters Scholarship — Meredith Chipps
• Diamond Trail Alumni and Friends Scholarship — Rebecca DeVries, Rylee DeVries, Meredith Chipps
• Jasper County Farm Bureau Scholarship — Pete Kiernan
• Jasper County 4H Scholarship — Rylee DeHaai
• Central Iowa Labor Union — Kylie Lewis
• Iowa Air National Guard — Alyce Engle
• Senior Academic Letter — Brelee Berger, Tate Birkenholtz, Sawyer Bouwkamp, Brooke Briles, Madeline Burkett, Jacob Buys, Kaden Clark, Jiovannie Colton, Rylee DeHaai, Brevin DeRaad, Gavin DeRaad, Rebecca DeVries, Jaylyn DeVries, Kaleb DeVries, Alyce Engle, Taylor Fairbanks, Riley Graber, Carson Hansen, Harley Heaton, Matthew Holmes, Pete Kiernan, Max Kimball, Charlotte Landwehr, Kylie Lewis, Jeffery McDanel, Hannah Minteer, Lukas Prendergast, Adrien Robbins, Addison Shannon, Harlan Shannon, Chloe Sloan, Addison Steenhoek, Trigg Steenhoek, Stella Stravers, John Swan, Tate Tangeman, Carson Taylor, Cutler VandeLune, Evan VanDonselaar, Trenner VanDyke, Gavin VanGorp, Wyatt Vannoy, Josh Webb,
David Westphal, Hailey Wilkerson, Tad Wilson, Finn Wilson, Jake Winters
• Top Female Senior Athlete — Addie Steenhoek
• Top Male Senior Athlete — Kaden Clark
• E. Wayne Cooley Award — Addison Steenhoek
• State of Iowa Governor’s Scholar Award — Harlan Shannon
• Bernie Saggau Award — Adrien Robbins
• Jim Gebhart Student Scholarship Award — Jake Winters
• Silver Cords — Madeline Burkett, Brelee Berger, Rebecca DeVries, Stella Stravers
• Heart of Iowa Conference Academic/Activity Award — Kaden Clark, Brevin DeRaad, Gavin DeRaad, Kaleb DeVries, Rebecca DeVries, Adrien Robbins, Harlan Shannon, Addison Steenhoek, Jake Winters
• Senior Star Award — Jake Winters
• Theatre Dedication Award — Jacob Buys
• English Award of Excellence — Max Kimball, Logan Dickson
• Yearbook Award of Excellence — Hailey Wilkerson
• American Citizenship Award — Jake Winters
• Lisa Brinkmeyer Award — Rebecca DeVries
• DMACC AA Degree — Harlan Shannon
The PCM
Seniors Recognized at Senior Awards Night
PCM’s Class of 2025 was recognized on Wednesday, May 14, for their accomplishments inside and outside the classroom with students receiving the following awards/ scholarships: Altar & Rosary Society, Immaculate Conception Parish Brelee Berger Chapter BH, P.E.O Monroe Stella Stravers Chapter AV, P.E.O Prairie City Kylie Lewis Monroe Kiwanis Club Jake Winters & Addison Steenhoek PCM Supplies & More Sawyer Bouwkamp Leighton State Bank Meredith Chipps & Kaden Clark Two Rivers Cooperative Rylee DeHaai & Meredith Chipps Monroe Women’s Club Taylor Fairbanks & Chloe Sloan Prairie City Business Association Alyce Engle Lawrence Woody & Duane Woody Memorial Scholarship Rebecca DeVries Don & Nora DeReus Scholarship Hannah Minteer Peteris & Olga Kalnins Scholarship Brooke Briles & Hailey Wilkerson Prairie City Lions Club Addison Steenhoek, Madeline Burkett, & Harlan Shannon PCM Foundation Endowment Meredith Chipps, Addison Steenhoek, Jake Winters, Adrien Robbins, Riley Graber, Tate Birkenholtz, Cutler VandeLune, Pete Kiernan, Max Kimball, & Taylor Fairbanks Chuck & Norma Skinner Memorial Scholarship Jake Winters, Rebecca DeVries, Harlan Shannon, Madeline Burkett, Stella Stravers. Kylie Lewis, Addison Steenhoek, Gavin DeRaad, Alyce Engle, Adrien Robbins, Riley Graber, Rylee DeHaai, Brevin DeRaad, Taylor Fairbanks, Trenner VanDyke, Tad Wilson, Brelee Berger, Kaden Clark, Meredith Chipps, Tate Birkenholtz, Cutler VandeLune, Jaylyn DeVries, Hannah Minteer, Pete Kiernan, Maxmillian Kimball, Wyatt Vannoy, Addison Shannon, Hailey Wilkerson, Sawyer Bouwkamp, Chloe Sloan, Carson Hanson, Finn Wilson, Trigg Steenhoek, Charlotte Landwehr, Brooke Briles, & David Westphal Kayla Boner Kylie Lewis MetroWaste Ag Rylee DeHaai MetroWaste Science Kylie Lewis Korver Hazelton Stella Stravers & Charlotte Landwehr Nelle Schalk Brooke Briles Uri Sellers Kaden Clark, Gavin DeRaad, Rebecca DeVries, Harlan Shannon, Stella Stravers Ruby Schrader Trust Scholarship Meredith Chipps & Tate Birkenholtz Senior Academic Letters Brelee Berger, Tate Birkenholtz, Sawyer Bouwkamp, Brooke Briles, Madeline Burkett, ,Jacob Buys, Kaden Clark, Jiovannie Colton, Rylee DeHaai, Brevin DeRaad, Gavin DeRaad, Rebecca De Vries, Jaylyn DeVries, Kaleb DeVries, Alyce Engle, Taylor Fairbanks, Riley Graber, Carson Hansen, Harley Heaton, Matthew Holmes, Pete Kiernan, Maxmilian Kimball, Charlotte Landwehr, Kylie Lewis, Jeffery McDanel, Hannah Minteer, Lukas Prendergast, Adrien Robbins, Addison Shannon, Harlan Shannon, Chloe Sloan, Addison Steenhoek, Trigg Steenhoek, Stella Stravers, John Swan, Tate Tangeman, Carson Taylor, Cutler VandeLune, Evan VanDonselaar, Trenner VanDyke, Gavin VanGorp, Wyatt Vannoy, Josh Webb, David Westphal, Hailey Wilkerson, Tad Wilson, Finn Wilson, & Jake Winters Top Female Senior Athlete Addi Steenhoek Top Male Senior Athlete Kaden Clark E. Wayne Cooley Award Addison Steenhoek State of Iowa Governor’s Scholar Award Harlan Shannon Bernie Saggau Award Adrien Robbins Jim Gebhart Student Scholarship Award Jake Winters Silver Cord Madeline Burkett, Brelee Berger, Rebecca DeVries, & Stella Stravers Heart of Iowa Conference Academic/Activity Awards Kaden Clark, Brevin DeRaad, Gavin DeRaad, Kaleb DeVries, Rebecca De Vries, Adrien Robbins, Harlan Shannon, Addison Steenhoek, Jake Winters Senior Star Award Jake Winters Theatre Dedication Award Jacob Buys English Award of Excellence Maxmilian Kimball & Logan Dickson Yearbook Award of Excellence Hailey Wilkerson American Citizenship Award Jake Winters Lisa Brinkmeyer Award Rebecca DeVries Outside Awards:
May Students of the Month
DMACC AA Degree Harlan Shannon DMACC Foundation Scholarship Brelee Berger, Jaylyn DeVries, & Taylor Fairbanks Central College Scholarships Carson Taylor & Harlan Shannon Loyola College Kylie Lewis Christina Hixson Opportunity Award Madeline Burkett Key Cooperative Community Scholarship Rebecca De Vries Principal Scholarship for Excellence Jake Winters The Dean North Scholarship Rylee DeHaai PPI Sons and Daughters Scholarship Rylee DeHaai Gene Klinge Memorial Scholarship Rebecca DeVries Iowa FFA Alumni and Supporters Scholarship Meredith Chipps Diamond Trail Alumni and Friends Scholarship Rebecca DeVries, Rylee DeHaai, & Meredith Chipps Jasper County Farm Bureau Scholarship Pete Kiernan Jasper County 4H Scholarship Rylee DeHaai Central Iowa Labor Union Kylie Lewis Iowa Air National Guard Alyce Engle Libby Winters Staff Writer
David Westphal
Nickname: Dave Parents: Sara & Travis Westphal
Employer: Hy-Vee Future Plans: ISU, Major in Engineering
Extracurricular Activities: Robotics & Band
Three words that Describe Him: Smart, Funny, and Tall Favorite Class: Pre-Calc
Advice for underclassmen:
“Don’t make Dumb Decisions” Best High-School Memory: “Going to Worlds for Robotics” Dream Job: Engineer
Sawyer Bouwkamp
Parents: Brian & Janna Bouwkamp Future Plans: Attend Grand Canyon University & Major in Business
Extracurricular Activities: Football, Wrestling, & Rugby
Three words that Describe Him: Crafty, Creative, & Curious Favorite Classes: Poetry I & Spanish IV Advice for underclassmen: “Get Good #noregretz” Best High-School Memory: Playing Kickball during WIN” Dream Job: Batman
It is the end of the school year now, and I have the privilege of writing the last column. If one thing can be said about my time in journalism this year, it’s that I am the sports guy. So I’m going to give a 2024-2025 recap of the NBA season. Why? Well, it’s because it’s almost the end of the playoffs, and I’m not particularly happy about how it’s going. The start of the season went like any other season, with every team winning and losing to the most random teams. Nobody really stood out, and teams that were good last year weren’t showing much potential. By midseason, teams had begun to take form while MVP players showed their skill. Teams like OKC, Houston, Denver, and the Lakers in the West were as strong as ever, while in the East teams like Cleveland and Boston were slowly catching up. Players like Nikola Jokic (DEN) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) were having historic seasons that rivaled LeBron James’ MVP season. Fans were starting to get a taste of what the playoffs might soon be. Now what would one of my columns be without some hefty controversy mixed with my opinion on it? After a while people started to realize who were really the top two teams: the Denver Nuggets, who had been on a rampage but would commonly lose random games and ruin momentum, and the OKC Thunder, who had only lost a handful of times. OKC was top dog; they had the highest shooting percentage and the most wins. They also had one of the top defensive players in the league. But no one really noticed “how they really played” until their favorite team had to play them mid- to late season when they were at their “peak.” Up to around 70-80% of their points had come off of fouls, most of which shouldn’t have been called. Players like SGA, who was in the MVP debate, would intentionally jump into players when they shot the ball. It didn’t matter if they made or missed the shot as long as they “drew the foul.” This made fans mad, and they only got more mad once they had to play OKC at home. Referees wouldn’t call anything for the opposing team and only favored OKC. One of their top defensive players (Alex Caruso) was only good because he would jump on people and/or tackle them when the other team was on offense. Coaches worried their players would beg the refs to call something, but they never did. Come playoff time, and everyone was expecting that the playoffs would bring better refs. To Continue Reading Levi’s Column Go To: PCMOUTLOOK.COM
Levi Edgett!
Rylee Parsons Newspaper Editor
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6:30am Kiwanis, Mon City Hall 8am Prayer and Coffee at TGP 9:30am Supervisors, Jasper County Courthouse 11:30am Congregate Meals at TGP 10am MS, G SB at W Marshall 10am MS, B BB at W Marshall 11:30am MS, G SB at W Marshall 11:30am MS, B BB at W Marshall 5:30pm JV, G SB vs Lynnville-Sully at PCM 7:30pm
16 10am Video Exercise Class 11:30am Congregate Meals at TGP 6pm School Board at ME 7pm PC Ambulance, City Hall 9am, MS, G SB vs Newton at PCM 10am, MS, G SB vs Newton at PCM 9am, MS, B BB vs Newton at PCM 10am, MS, B BB vs Newton at PCM 5:30pm JV, G SB at Perry 7:30pm V, G SB at Perry
17 8am Prayer and Coffee at TGP 9:30am Supervisors, Jasper County Courthouse 11:30am Congregate Meals at TGP 1pm Game Time at TGP 6pm Bingo at TGP 6pm PC Planning and Zoning 9am MS, G SB at Pella 10am MS, G SB at Pella 9am MS, B BB at Pella Christian 10am MS, B BB at Pella Christian 4pm JV2, G SB at E Marshall 5:30pm JV, G SB at E Marshall 7:30pm V, G SB at E Marshall
9 10am Video Exercise Class f11:30am Congregate Meals at TGP 5:30pm PC Park Board Monroe City Council 7pm PC Ambulance, PC City Hall 9am MS, B BB vs Pella at PCM 10am MS, B BB vs Pella at PCM 5:30pm JV, G SB vs Pleasantville at PCM 7:30pm V, G SB vs Pleasantville at PCM
10 8am Prayer and Coffee at TGP 9:30am Supervisors, County Courthouse 11:30am Congregate Meals at TGP 6:30pm Mon Legion Auxiliary 6:30pm Kiwanis, Mon City Hall 10am MS, G SB vs W Marshall at PCM 11:30am MS, G SB vs W Marshall at PCM 10am MS, B BB vs W Marshall at PCM 11:30am MS, B BB vs W Marshall at PCM 5:15pm JV, B BB vs Perry at PCM 7:30pm V, B BB vs Perry at PCM 5:30pm JV, G SB vs Perry at PCM 7:30pm V, G SB vs Perry at PCM
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18 Monroe Trash & Recycling Day 11:30am Congregate Meals at TGP 4pm Get Fit, Don’t Fall at TGP 5pm Community Meal at Monroe United Methodist Church 6pm PC Celebration Commission 5:15pm JV, B BB vs Greene County at PCM 7:30pm V, B BB vs Greene County at PCM 5:30pm JV, G SB vs Greene County at PCM 7:30pm V, G SB vs Greene County at PCM
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Van Veen’s career-best score leads PCM boys to second at sectionals
MONROE — Easton Van Veen produced a career-best score on his home course, and it led the PCM boys golf team to the next round of the postseason.
The Mustangs advanced to the district tournament following a second-place finish at a Class 2A sectional on May 14.
PCM shot a 303 at Gateway Recreation Golf Course. The Mustangs, who have the seventh-best 18-hole average in 2A, were eight shots back of Pella Christian.
The Eagles won the sectional title with a 295, but Van Veen was the meet medalist with a career-best 70. That was one stroke better than Pella Christian’s Cooper Spronk, who shot a 71 as the runner-up medalist.
The Eagles grabbed four of the top six individual spots, while PCM went 1-7-8-9. West Branch also advanced to districts with a 317. Iowa City Regina (323), Mid-Prairie (327), North Mahaska (353), Wilton (358) and Durant (363) completed the eight-team field.
The top three teams and the top two individuals plus ties not an advancing team qualify for districts.
Tate Tangeman placed seventh with a 77 and Pete Kiernan (78) and Jeffery McDanel (78) had the other counting scores.
It was a career-best score for Kiernan, and Charlie Ford (80) and Parker DeHaai (career-best 84) turned in non-counting scores.
Mid-Prairie’s Bryce Henry and Grayson Gingerich and Iowa City Regina’s Daniel Clark all shot 78 to advance as individuals.
The district tournament took place on May 19 at Bos Landen Golf Course in Pella.
Strait scores twice in PCM’s soccer win over Albia
ALBIA — Jaxson Strait scored once in each half and Matt Wing made nine saves during the PCM soccer team’s 2-1 win over Albia on May 15.
The Mustangs led 1-0 at halftime and both teams scored once in the second half during the non-conference contest. It was PCM’s second straight win over the Blue Demons after the team rotated victories since 2017. Albia (4-10) leads the series 8-5 since 2011.
Judah Smith scored Albia’s goal and Jaxon Strickler made 13 saves.
PCM boys claim first district title since 2012
MONROE — Another dominating night from the PCM boys track and field led to a seventh meet championship of the season and the Mustangs claimed the district championship for the first time since 2012.
The Mustangs hosted a Class 2A state qualifying meet on May 15 and matched a season-high with 163 points.
They were 61 points better than runner-up Davis County and Pella Christian (93), West Branch (68) and Pleasantville (63) completed the top five.
Chariton (60), Albia (56), Iowa City Regina (48), Central Lee (34), Centerville (21), Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (18) and Cardinal (12) finalized the 12-team field.
“It was an amazing night for the boys track team,” PCM head track and field coach Logan Bieghler said. “The coaches are really proud of the performances from the boys. When you qualify in 13 events that just shows the level the boys are competing at currently.”
PCM’s night was highlighted by eight wins and the Mustangs punched 14 entries into this week’s state meet.
It could be a big weekend inside Drake Stadium as the Mustangs enter the state meet with nine events that have top-10 qualifying marks.
The top two finishers in 2A in each event lock up automatic berths and the next best eight performances clinch at-large bids.
“Not that we were looking at scores or anything like that, but when you are district champions by a good amount of points, you know
good things are happening,” Bieghler said.
PCM locked up automatic bids in five relays and Riley Graber, Gavin Van Gorp, Jake Winters, Kash Fischer, Chase Wagaman and Alex Wendt are headed to state in individual events.
Van Gorp and Wendt started PCM’s big night with wins in the long jump and discus, respectively.
The Mustangs also won the sprint medley relay in 1 minute, 34.89 seconds. That quartet included Evan Jones, Adrien Robbins, Tad Wilson and Graber.
Jones and Graber were on the Mustangs’ sprint medley relay team that placed seventh last year and their latest time was the fourth-best qualifying mark.
“I wish our time was a little better, but it’s crazy windy,” Graber said. “So it’s hard to get really good numbers. Overall, I’m really happy. Happy with the group we have here, and I think we can do some cool things (this week).”
The foursome has only competed in the sprint medley relay a few times together this spring.
“We ran this early this year, and it felt good,” Jones said. “We ran it at conference again just to make sure we had something closer to districts. I’m just happy we got the baton around the track.”
Wendt punched his ticket to state in the discus with a career-best throw of 151 feet, 6 1/2 inches.
That won the event and was the 13th-best qualifying toss.
Harlan Shannon turned in a career-best throw of 143-7 1/2 in fifth. He bested a pair of automatic qualifiers, but the final at-large distance
was 147-9.
Van Gorp won the long jump with a career-best and school-record leap of 22-1 3/4, which was the third-best qualifying mark.
Finn Wilson placed fifth in the event with a leap of 19-7 and Van Gorp placed seventh in the long jump at last year’s state meet.
Van Gorp also locked up a bid in the 110-meter high hurdles as he led a 1-2 finish with Jake Winters. Van Gorp’s career-best time of 15.19 was the ninth-best qualifying time and Winters is headed to state after a career-best 15.58. That’s the 14th-best qualifying time.
Van Gorp qualified in the event for a third time as he was 14th in the 110 highs last spring and 12th in 2023.
Graber joins Van Gorp as a state qualifier in multiple individual events.
He won the 400 in 49.74 and placed second in the 200 in 22.29.
Those are the top qualifying time and fifth-best qualifying time, respectively. He was 12th in the 400 last spring.
Wyatt Heater gave the Mustangs double points in the 200 as he was sixth in a career-best 24.12.
The final two individual qualifiers were Fischer in the 800 and Chase Wagaman in the high jump.
Fischer grabbed an auto bid with a second-place finish in the 800. He was clocked in 2:01.85, which is the 18th-best qualifying time.
Wagaman placed fourth in the high jump, but his career-best leap of 6-0 was tied for the 15th-best qualifying mark.
PCM girls advance to state track in seven events
MONROE — Abi Teeter felt like last year’s experience competing in the 4x800-meter relay was a “happy to be there” situation.
Boone 5, PCM 0
MONROE — Dylan Bolton and Blake Gradoville both scored two goals, Holden Davis made two assists and Boone used a fast start to down PCM, 5-0, on May 12.
Boone (8-5-2) has won three straight and six of its last eight matches.
David Ioppolo added one goal and one assist for the Toreadors, who led 3-0 at halftime.
Ioppolo now has a team-best 15 goals and Gradoville scored his 12th and 13th goal of the season.
Notes: The Mustangs (4-9-1) lost 3-2 to Chariton on May 9, but Isaac Miller scored both goals for PCM and Wing made 10 saves in the loss. Strait also dished out one assist.
But after the Mustangs qualified with the seventh-best time on May 15, the PCM junior expects her relay team to be much more competitive on the blue oval this week.
“We were kind of just happy to be there last year after missing out by a few seconds the year before,” Teeter said. “Going back a second time, I think we’ll have the opportunity to compete better.
“To know we have the chance to finish in the top 10 in the state is exciting.”
The 4x800 relay wasn’t the only event the Mustangs qualified for the state track and field meet in.
Abi Teeter, Jorja Teeter, Lila Milani and Ali Hilsabeck all punched their ticket in an individual event, and the Mustangs locked up state berths in three relays.
While they were held out of the win column, PCM did register seven top-three finishes and scored 86 points in the final standings. That was good enough for third place, which is the team’s highest finish in five-plus seasons.
Pella Christian won the regional championship with 114 points. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (89) edged PCM by three points for sec-
ond and the rest of the 12-team field included Davis County (75), West Branch (73), Chariton (63), Albia (61), Iowa City Regina (59), Pleasantville (46), Centerville (41), Cardinal (15) and Central Lee (15).
“It was a fantastic night for the girls track team,” PCM head track and field coach Logan Bieghler said.
“There was so much heart, toughness and determination shown all night long.
“We knew the girls’ side of the district meet was really tough, but
we talked about, when you face really good teams, competition is contagious and the girls ran their hearts out.”
Hilsabeck was the only automatic qualifier in an individual event, but the Mustangs placed second in the 4x800 relay, too.
The top two finishers in Class 2A in each event lock up automatic berths and the next best eight performances clinch at-large bids.
Hilsabeck’s runner-up finish came in the 3,000-meter run and her time of 11 minutes, 56.4 seconds was the 24th-best qualifying time. Annie Ford (12:49.45) also placed sixth in the event.
“I’m just really grateful, and I’m really happy from where I started to where I ended,” said Hilsabeck, who will compete on the blue oval for the first time.
“Going to state is really exciting for me, for sure.”
Abi Teeter opened the 4x800 relay and the rest of the quartet included Paiten Rumbaugh, Bailey Wheeler and Milani. They finished second in a season-best 10:07.78, which is the seventh-best qualifying time in 2A.
Abi Teeter, Wheeler and Milani ran on the state 4x800 relay team last spring and placed 19th. Rumbaugh qualified for the state meet for the first time.
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PCM senior Pete Kiernan carded a career-best score of 78 to help the Mustangs advance to the district tournament on May 14.
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The PCM boys track and field team won its first district championship since 2012. The Mustangs won eight events and locked up 14 entries for the state track and field meet.
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PCM sophomore Ali Hilsabeck qualified for the state track and field meet in the 3,000-meter run at the team’s state qualifying meet in Monroe on May 15.
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Mustang girls end golf season in opening round
STORY CITY — Annie Ford shot a career-best 18-hole score, but the PCM girls golf team’s season ended during the opening round of the Class 2A Region 4A tournament on May 16. The Mustangs placed fifth in
the team standings with a 409. Host Roland-Story won the tournament with a 341. Carroll Kuemper (385) and Van Meter (390) also advanced to the next round in second and third, respectively.
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Wendt (career-best 47-7 1/2) and Hayden Shannon (45-10) finished 3-4 in the shot put, Gavin Steenhoek posted a career-best time of 58.42 and placed fourth in the 400 hurdles and Owen Osterhaus (11:33.48) was fifth in the 3,200.
Lewis Daye (11.89) and Heater (11.93) doubled up in the 100 in fifth and sixth, respectively. They were better than two automatic qualifiers.
Graber will compete in four events at the state meet. He anchored the 4x400 relay to a win. The quartet of Coby DeRaad, Fischer, Robbins and Graber posted a season-best time of 3:26.7, which is the seventh-best qualifying time.
DeRaad and Graber were part of the 4x400 relay that placed 16th last year. Robbins qualified in four relays. He opened the distance medley relay and was joined by Tad Wilson, DeRaad and Fischer and their winning time of 3:38.29 is the second-best qualifying time in 2A.
The final win came in the shuttle hurdle relay. The foursome of Jaden Houser, Winters, Robbins and Van Gorp won the race in 1:01.47, which was the eighth-best qualifying time.
Van Gorp and Robbins were part of the Mustangs’ state championship shuttle hurdle relay team two seasons ago and Houser, Winters and Van Gorp helped PCM place fifth in the event last season.
Van Gorp has been on the state-qualifying shuttle hurdle relay team in all four of his prep seasons.
The 4x100 relay team also clinched an automatic bid in second with Daye, Jones, Finn Wilson and Tad Wilson. They posted a season-best time of 43.56, which is the eighth-best qualifying time.
Jones was part of PCM’s sixth-place 4x100 team last season and its 11th-place group in 2023.
PCM locked up one final state berth in the 4x800 relay. The team of DeRaad, Joe Shaver, Carson Hansen and Fischer posted a time of 8:30.61 in third. The at-large time was the 14th-best qualifying time.
It will be the first trip to the state meet for Tad Wilson, Finn Wilson, Wendt, Shaver, Hansen, Wagaman and Daye.
Mustangs place third at Pella Dutch Coed Relays PELLA — The Mustangs were held out of the win column during the
Pella Dutch Coed Relays on May 12, but five runner-up and third-place finishes each propelled PCM to a third-place team finish.
The Mustangs scored 115 points and trailed second-place Norwalk by only seven in the final standings.
Host Pella won the meet championship with 204.
The rest of the seven-team field included Knoxville (86), Newton (79), Pella Christian (42) and Oskaloosa (17).
The best event for the night was the shot put as Wendt (46-0 1/2) and Hayden Shannon (45-11 1/4) went 2-3.
The Mustangs also doubled up in the 200 as Graber (22.42) was second and Daye (career-best 24.37) placed sixth. Landon Ridgeway (12.26) edged Easton Morris (12.28), too, in a 5-6 finish in the 100.
Van Gorp (20-11 1/2) placed third in the long jump, Steenhoek (59.24) was third in the 400 hurdles, Harlan Shannon (127-11) placed fourth in the discus, Wagaman (510) finished fifth in the high jump and Winters (16.04) ended up fifth in the 110 high hurdles.
PCM was second in the 4x200, distance medley and shuttle hurdle relays and took third in the 4x400 and sprint medley relays.
The Mustangs posted their second-best time of the season in the 4x200 relay with Jones, Robbins, Finn Wilson and Tad Wilson. They were second in 1:32.65.
The distance medley relay team of Graber, Finn Wilson, Fischer and Shaver placed second in 3:51.41 and the shuttle hurdle relay team of Houser, Winters, Robbins and Van Gorp took second in 1:01.51. Brevin DeRaad, Finn Wilson, Joey Ferneding and Heater placed third in the 4x400 with a time of 3:46.12 and Jones, Heater, Steenhoek and Coby DeRaad finished third in the sprint medley relay in 1:38.95.
antville (468) completed the field. Grand View Christian did not have enough golfers for a team score. Ford led the Mustangs with a 98 at River Bend Golf Course. Gretchen Uitermarkt (101), Meredith Chipps (103) and Emilyn Davis (107) had the other
counting scores. Seriah Nolin (113) and Brelee Berger (118) turned in non-counting scores.
iter carded an 82 as the runner-up medalist. The top six individual finishers advance to the final round of regionals. The top two teams advance to the final round, but Van Meter also moved on because the host school, Roland-Story, finished in the top two. PCM Explorer
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The Mustangs also will compete at the state track meet in the shuttle hurdle and distance medley relays.
The distance medley relay team posted the 11thbest qualifying time with Peyton Lathrum, Ryan DeVore, Jorja Teeter and Milani. They finished the race in a season-best 4:23.51.
Lillian Humpal, Jorja Teeter and Tori Lindsay are back in the shuttle hurdle relay after being part of a team which placed sixth last season. DeVore is the new member of the team, and the foursome posted a time of 1:11.52 in third. That’s the 23rd-best qualifying time in 2A.
Jorja Teeter, Humpal and Lindsay were part of a 20th-place team two seasons ago and the Mustangs were 10th in the event in 2022.
Abi Teeter is back in the 1,500 after placing 24th last season. She posted the 12th-best qualifying time this time around and her career-best time of 5:04.36 was good enough for third and an at-large berth.
Jorja Teeter also was third in the 400 hurdles, and her time of 1:10.14 qualified for state as the final at-large berth.
Milani was fifth in the 800 but her time of 2:25.66 was the 13th-best qualifying time.
Lexi Fagg and Katelynn Fagg went 3-4 in the long jump, but neither jump was far enough to lock up an at-large berth. Lexi Fagg was third with a leap of 15 feet, 7 inches and Katelynn Fagg took fourth with a jump of 15-4 1/2.
Lindsay (17.58) and Humpal (career-best 17.64) gave the Mustangs double points in the 100 hurdles. They were third and fourth, respectively. Ila Keuning placed fifth in the discus with a toss of 96-2.
Mustangs finish fourth at Pella Dutch Coed Relays PELLA — The state-qualifying distance medley relay quartet got a warm-up race on May 12 during the Pella Dutch Coed Relays.
Lathrum, DeVore, Jorja Teeter and Milani ran the Mustangs to their only win for the day and PCM placed fourth as a team in the regular-season finale.
The Mustangs finished third four times and scored 79.5 points in fourth. Pella won the meet championship with 203 points, while Newton (135) and Oskaloosa (97.5) also finished ahead of PCM.
Pella Christian (60) and Knoxville (37) completed the field.
The distance medley relay won the race in 4:26.12 with Lathrum, DeVore, Jorja Teeter and Milani.
PCM finished third in the 4x200 relay. The team of Libby Winters, Kyra Naeve, Stella Stravers and Addison Shannon posted a time of 1:57.
Humpal, DeVore, Winters and Lindsay also finished third in the shuttle hurdle relay in 1:12.64.
The other thirds came from Rumbaugh (career-best 2:28.58) in the 800 and Lexi Fagg (15-7 1/2) in the long jump. Katelynn Fagg (15-1 1/2) and
Alyssa Buckingham (career-best 14-8 1/2) gave the Mustangs a 3-4-5 finish in the long jump. Lexi Fagg (1:04.75) and Katelynn Fagg (1:07.75) went 4-5 in the 400, Annie Ford (12:52.33) placed fourth in the 3,000, Hilsabeck (5:29.55) took fifth in the 1,500 and Lathrum (4-4) tied for fifth in the high jump. Lindsay posted a career-best time of 17.49 in the 100 hurdles for sixth and Courtney Cole was sixth in the 200 in a career-best 30.2 seconds.
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