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Vol. 6, No. 18
PCMExplorer Local People. Local Stories.
GREAT GIVING
Monroe play group organizes toy giveaway for the holidays
By Jamee A. Pierson PCM Explorer An idea for the holiday season blossomed into a successful event for Brittany Gumpert and Cara Wiig. A small toy giveaway grew into tables and tables full of trucks, games, plushies and more ready to find new kids to love and play with them, all for free. The two women run a weekly play group at The Gathering Place of Monroe and decided to expand on the toy exchange they had already been doing among group members.
“We wanted to do something for the community,” Gumpert said. “All of us moms in the
play group have already been exchanging things so we thought, ‘Let’s do things on a bigger scale.’”
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Sharing the holiday spirit
Once the snow finished, families made their way to the Monroe Fire Department to visit Santa Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome excited kids at the Prairie City holiday event
Jamee A. Pierson/PCM Explorer A lot of big smiles, many Christmas wishes and even a few unsure tears were shared with Santa Claus on Dec. 13 during his annual visit to the Monroe Fire Department.
Veterans affairs will continue to hold monthly coffee meets with veterans ‘Coffee & Camaraderie’ encourages vets to get out and socialize with other vets For three hours on a Tuesday morning in the middle of November, veterans showed up to West Side Java to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation. People could come and go as they pleased. At times the little coffeehouse was packed to the brim with veterans. Organizers say the event attracted about 100 veterans. They fittingly called it “Coffee & Camaraderie.” Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Ray Maxey said the department will be hosting the event regularly on
PCM Elementary kids pick out the perfect gifts for friends and family at the annual holiday shopping day
Jamee A. Pierson/PCM Explore Toys of all shapes and sizes were available for free at a giveaway hosted by a Monroe play group.
Santa stops by the Monroe Fire Dept.
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the third Tuesday of the month. The next event is 9 a.m. Dec. 16 at West Side Java. Veterans can attend at no cost. Maxey said the purpose of the event was to get veterans out of the house and engaged. “To get them socializing with each other,” Maxey said. “Jasper County has a lot of veterans. So we’re just trying to make sure — especially with some of our older veterans — that they are engaged, have somewhere to go, something to do and come out with other people that talk the talk and walk the walk.” VETERANS | 3
Jamee A. Pierson/PCM Explore The cold couldn’t keep community members away from the Prairie City Celebration Committee holiday event Dec. 13 at the Prairie City Community Building. A tasty meal, holiday craft and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus highlighted the annual seasonal gathering.
Jamee A. Pierson/PCM Explore While more than a few of the kids had to be reminded that they weren’t shopping for themselves, the excitement the kids had picking out gifts for friends and family was palpable during the annual holiday shopping day for elementary students Dec. 12.
Monroe newspaper’s new owner championed local holiday shopping, church activities 145 years ago Speical to the PCM Explorer from Larry Hurto Thanksgiving having “come and gone,” the Monroe Mirror seemed resigned to the fact that “December is here,” in its Dec. 3, 1880 issue. “Only a short time until Santa Claus comes.” A week later the newspaper reflected the intelligence that “Christmas and New Year come on Saturday this year.” It was John Vandermast’s first Christmas since becoming editor and proprietor of the paper in October of 1880. Publisher Ralph Robinson, of The Newton Journal, considered the Mirror “greatly improved” under Vandermast’s leadership. “We predicted that Mr. Vandermast would bring the paper out if any one could, and he is fulfilling our predictions.” The Newton National concurred: “The Monroe Mirror has been very much improved since Bro. Vandermast has hold of the crank.”
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Cold winter winds seem to have plagued the country south of Newton in the weeks before Christmas. “Several ladies had some of their nicest plants nipped by the first cold
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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.
PCM Clothing Closet The PCM Clothing Closet, 100 W. Jefferson St. in Prairie City, is open from 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
The Gathering Place of Monroe Thursday, Dec. 18 • 9am Focus Group Meeting • 1pm Movement with Sean Friday, Dec. 19 • 7pm Patty Richards Country Show Monday, Dec. 22 • 10am Video Exercise Class Wednesday, Dec. 24 • CLOSED for holiday, No Congregate Meals Thursday, Dec. 25 • CLOSED for holiday, No Congregate Meals
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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.
Christian Church Christmas Eve Service Prairie City Christian Church, at 207 W. Fifth St., will host its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. All are welcome.
Pet licenses available in Monroe Pet licenses for 2026 can now be purchased at Monroe City Hall. The cost is $10 for altered animals and $20 for unaltered animals. Proof of rabies shot required. Deadline is April 1.
UTV, golf cart registrations ATV/UTV/Golf Cart registrations are due by March 1 at Monroe City Hall. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance showing a special rider on your auto policy must be provided.
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more could be dropped off at the Monroe Public Library and The Gathering Place for the event. The response was overwhelming with tables lining the basement of The Gathering Place full of everything a kid could dream of. “Paw Patrol is popular and we got a lot of trucks,” Gumpert said. “A majority of it is from local people but we also had family members out
of town who contributed.” Most of the toys fit kids from baby to about 10 years old. Wiig said there are also some DVDs and games that could fit older kids. While the weather hampered the duo’s first attempt to give away the toys on Dec. 13, the turnout grew at the rescheduled event on Dec. 15. “We are trying to be more involved in the community and also helping other people just like we need help sometimes, too,” Gumpert said.
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Obituaries Wanda Claudie Deitrick Dec. 6, 2025 Wanda Claudie (Clark) Deitrick, born December 3, 1929, of parents John and Sarah Clark, in Dunreath, Iowa, answered the call of Jesus and peaceably went home to Him in the early morning hours of December 6, 2025, shortly after happily cele-
Darlene Mae Vanderwaal Stewart Dec. 11, 2025 Darlene Mae Vanderwaal Stewart, age 95, of Monroe, Iowa, passed away on December 11, 2025. Visitation will be held at the Grace A l i v e Church in Prairie City from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, De-
brating her 96th birthday with family. A celebration of Wanda’s life will be conducted on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12:30 P.M. at Community of Christ Church in Monroe, Iowa with the visitation beginning at 11:30 A.M. Flowers will be accepted and can be sent to Coburn Funeral Home Monroe IA, 602 N Commerce St, Monroe, IA 50170, or memorial contributions can be made to The Church of Jesus Christ, Geneseo Restoration Branch, 22866 E 1680 Street, Geneseo, IL 61254. Wanda was a shining light in the lives of all who
had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by her. But her memory lives on and she will be remembered for the way her life was lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Dwight, and her four children, Mark (Lora), Mardi, John (Theresa), and Eric (Ann); her 10 grandchildren, Cory, Tara,
Katy, Erica, Ryan, Colt, Melissa, Tracy, Taylor, and Luke; and 11 great grandchildren, Treyton, Corbin, Denton, Fynn, Anthony, Carter, Raven, Mary, Charles, Chloe, Roland; and one great, great grandchild, Paul. Wanda grew up in a close-knit family with 12 brothers and sisters and of her siblings, she is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Warren, Seth, and Keith and by 5 sisters, Gayle, Vernie, Ila, Doris, and Mary. Her 4 surviving siblings are Bart, Violet, Betty, and Shirley, and she has left behind many, many (too many to count) loving nieces and nephews.
cember 17. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM directly after the visitation. Following the funeral a burial will take place at Silent City Cemetery in Monroe, Iowa. Memorials in Darlene’s name may be directed to the Monroe Public Library or the Grace Alive Church. If you cannot attend and wish to send a card, please address it to, “Attn: Darlene Vanderwaal Stewart, Coburn Funeral Home, 24 W Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054. The daughter of Richard and Ione Postma (Risewick), Darlene was born on May 29, 1930,
in Knoxville, Iowa. She graduated from Monroe high school in 1948. Throughout her life she worked on and operated her family’s farm and ran an ice cream/flower shop. She loved many sports, including the softball, baseball, basketball, the Olympics, and most of all the Reasnor fastpitch softball team. Darlene also enjoyed doing crafts and arranging flowers. She took great pride in volunteering at Old Settlers for many years, handing out ribbons. Those left to honor Darlene’s memory include her children, Randy Vanderwaal and Paula
Ross, as well as her great grandkids, Blake Ross, Lily Ross, and Trayton Ross. Preceding Darlene in death were her parents, Richard and Ione Postma (Risewick); her husbands, Raleigh Vanderwaal and Ralph Stewart; a son-in-law, Bob Ross; a grandson, Nathan Ross; her siblings, Alice (Willard) Kaldenberg, Hubert (Tootie) Postma, and Harold Postma; as well as her father-in-law, Roy Vanderwaal, mother-inlaw, Pauline Vanderwaal, stepmother-in-law, Jesse Vanderwaal, and a sister-in-law, Marie Vanderwaal.
Cut flower gardening program at DMACC Inspiration Garden The Jasper County Master Gardeners invite the public to a free educational program, From Seed to Vase: Annuals for the Cut-Flower Garden at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the DMACC Inspiration Garden in the Garden House, 710 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. This engaging program will explore how annual flowers can provide continuous color and abundant cut blooms throughout the growing season. Participants will learn about popular annuals such as cosmos, marigolds, nasturtium and bachelor buttons, while gaining practical knowledge on planting timing, seed versus transplant decisions, succession planting and thoughtful color planning.
Whether you are new to gardening or a seasoned grower, this program offers valuable insights to help you create a vibrant cut-flower garden that brings beauty from seed to vase.
The event is free of charge, thanks to the sponsorship of the Jasper County Master Gardeners. RSVP is requested. Call 641-792-6433 or email campc@iastate. edu to reserve your spot.
Yes, Jasper County, There is a Santa Claus!!
Help Santa make Christmas merry and bright for Jasper County Kids by donating to St. Nicks Christmas Club. We Are in Need of Monetary Donations Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________ Tax deductible donations may be made out to Jasper Community Foundation in care of St. Nicks Christmas Club. Send check or money order to: St. Nick’s Christmas Club P.O. Box 162 Newton, IA 50208
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in a “hop” at their res- nouncement appeared on “suitable festivities for the lit- should judge, will be one of Newspaper Party idence. They were reported Dec. 3: “REMOVED! Santa tle folks on Christmas Eve.” the best ever given in the city” to have received their guests Claus has removed his head- A committee of the Sunday (Dec. 17). Continued from Page 1
who can say, ‘I am fully prepared for it.’” “Saturday [Dec. 4] was one of those storm breeding days that come only a few times in the year. At 9 o’clock in the evening it was comparatively warm and raining, but about midnight a change came that made loose shutters and doors tremble. At six o’clock Sunday morning [Dec. 5] the mercury marked two degrees below zero, and it was pretty nearly that in the evening. During the day a cutting wind came from the west that nipped many an ear. Tuesday morning [Dec. 7] 6 degrees below zero, and Wednesday morning [Dec. 8] at sun-rise 2 degrees below zero.” The weather became “more moderate” with the approach of Christmas Day. “It is now time to get up entertainments for the winter,” Vandermast advised his readers. “Everybody seems to be waiting for ‘his Honor’ [Mayor Aaron Custer?] to take the lead.” Mr. and Mrs. J. V. D. Patch may very well have been the first to offer locals a holiday social time. On Dec. 3, they hosted the Monroe Cotillion
“swimming in a sea of joy.” Patch was a popular jeweler in town. “A large number of printed invitations were sent out the first of the week for a social party to come off at the Monroe House to-night” (Dec. 17). “Now is the time to advertise your holiday goods,” Vandermast implored local merchants on Dec. 10. “The time is almost here, and everybody except printers, seem to have plenty of money. . . ” No one had to tell A. Willsey that. Readers were advised as early as Nov. 26 that “Santa Claus has established his Headquarters at Willsey’s Drug Store.” In the same issue of the Mirror it was announced that “SantaClaus is coming and he will visit” L. M. Shaw’s Book and Jewelry Store. “I have the largest and most complete stock of Toys ever brought to Monroe,” Shaw insisted. “It consists of all kinds of Tin and wooden toys, all sizes of dolls, and doll heads and bodies, and many other nice toys too numerous to mention. Call and examine my stock and select what you want before the rush.” Not to be outdone (or to confuse matters), this an-
quarters to the establishment of J. V. D. Patch, and appointed said Patch as distributing agent.” “Special trains will arrive daily ladened with TOYS and NOTIONS, of every description,” Patch, a competitor of Shaw’s, declared. “The holiday season is at the door, and from our local columns it will be noticed that our dealers are prepared for the occasion. Everything has been most prosperous, immense crops[,] the political question settled squarely on a good, sound basis, business booming, in short everything prosperous,” Vandermast averred. “The holiday season bids fair to outrival its predecessors in extent of purchase, and that Christmas will be happier and fuller than ever before. Our dealers are well supplied with suitable presents to suit the varied tastes of all. All have novelties and specialties heretofore not seen” (Dec. 10). “There will be a Christmas tree at Willsey’s Drug store on Thursday evening [Dec. 23], the evening before Christmas Eve, so as not to interfere with the festivities at the M. E. church Friday evening.” The Methodists in Monroe began making plans early for
School was appointed and met Dec. 2 to decide what to do. “AT THE M. E. CHURCH, On Christmas Eve there will be a real live Christmas tree. The teachers and officers of the Sunday School will leave nothing undone that will tend toward making it a success. Everybody is invited to take part and share in the general joy. It will be a tree loaded down with brilliant and captivating things, making the occasion one of the most joyful and gladdest in all the history. The children will see to it that you do not forget it. No admission fee will be charged.” There was to be a basket dinner at the United Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Dec. 23. “A good time is expected, and a general invitation is extended for everybody to bring their baskets and join in and make the occasion a pleasant one indeed. Bring the entire family and take in the ‘doins’ at the Presbyterian Church. Put this on your programme.” “THE CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL is preparing to give a Concert shortly, which, from the preparations being made, we
The Seventh Day Adventists had a series of religious meetings commencing the week before Christmas, conducted by Elders Farnsworth and Morrison. Farnsworth had formerly preached to the Monroe society. Most Seventh-day Adventists do celebrate Christmas, though it is not a religious requirement and there is no official church-wide stance on how to observe it.For many, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the birth of Jesus, spend time with family, and engage in charitable activities, while some individuals may choose not to celebrate for personal reasons. I could find no notice of services at First Baptist Church or the Catholic Church. There would be none at Harmony Regular Baptist Church of Christ, which worshipped in the Woody neighborhood, as traditional Primitive Baptists generally do not celebrate Christmas because they believe it has pagan origins and is not commanded in the Bible.They consider many Christmas customs to be unbiblical and prefer to focus on what they view as direct scriptural commands, rather than secular or “pagan” holidays.
brought up in a broth- and Price that the need and Veterans ten erhood-like setting from the desire are there. moment they enter basic “It gives them a venue to
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Josh Price, veterans affairs assistance coordinator, said having events like this helps promote good mental health for veterans, and it is a way for them to see they are not alone. Price, a veteran himself, said sometimes military service members may forget there are other eras of vets in their communities. Still, they have a shared connection through their service no matter the era. Maxey said veterans are of-
training; an event like this amplifies that feeling but in their civilian lives. Maxey said the event even reunited old friends. “Some of these guys have older buddies that they haven’t talked to for 10 years or seen them for five years,” Maxey said. “They loved it. So we want them to get back out and get back into that social setting … We want to try and give them something to do.” Seeing 100 veterans show up to the first Coffee & Camaraderie tells Maxey
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come meet and greet and say hi,” Maxey said. “And then we get to meet them and see our veterans face to face … It lets them know, hey, there are a lot of people out there that care about our veterans. Every day they think about our veterans and it’s not just on Veterans Day or Memorial Day.” Price said a number of veterans have met up with each offer long after the Coffee & Camaraderie event. It is exactly what veterans affairs wants to see. “We just want to kindle the fire,” Price said. “That way they can build on it. We want to make it so they’re actually going back out and making friendships. “And maintaining them.”
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Opinion
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OPINION
Ending big techs exploitation of our kids
Rep. Miller-Meeks: Protecting children and teens online is one of the most urgent responsibilities we face as policymakers. As digital platforms become central to how young people learn, communicate, and navigate the world, we must ensure these spaces are safe, transparent, and designed for their well-being, not corporate profit. That is why I introduced the Stop Profiling Youth and Kids (SPY Kids) Act, which prohibits online platforms from conducting market or prod-
uct-focused research on children under 13, and requires verifiable parental consent before any such research is conducted on teenagers. The bill applies to user-generated content platforms that rely on engagement-driven design features and personal data to
shape ads or recommendations, including major social media and social gaming companies. Children and teens should not be profiled, studied, or targeted for commercial gain, especially without parental oversight. In 2022, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube generated nearly 11 billion dollars in advertising revenue from users under 18. Big Tech continues to exploit children and design algorithms that are deliberately addictive. The risks go far beyond excessive screen time. Youth mental health has declined sharply, and teens now spend an average of 4.8 hours per day on social media, which affects their emotional well-being,
attention span, and performance in school. Cyberbullying is rising as well, and has been shown to significantly increase the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and attempts among vulnerable children. By limiting how platforms analyze and monetize minors’ data, the SPY Kids Act helps reduce manipulative marketing practices, strengthens privacy protections, and reinforces the principle that the well-being of Americas youth must come before the business models of technology companies. Our goal is simple, to build an online ecosystem where children can grow, learn, and connect without being exploited. Protecting Americas kids online is not optional. It is our responsibility.
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A safe freight rail system is critical to Iowa agriculture By Aaron Wendel Iowa agriculture leader Iowa plays a critical role in feeding the world by serving as a global agriculture powerhouse. Our state’s ecosystem connects farmers to the international market, producing essential food ingredients, animal feed and other vital industrial products. Raised on a fifth-generation farm in Jasper County – from diversified row-crow and livestock operations, our family has helped play a role in Iowa’s agriculture ecosystem. From this lived experience, I know firsthand that our ability to get Iowa goods to the producers, manufacturers, and ultimately consumers around the world depends on a safe and reliable freight rail system. As an Iowa farmer who works closely with companies that rely/utilize freight rail, I see that connection every day. A study from the Iowa Department of Transportation found that agricultural products, from farm to food to chemical commodities, represent approximately 85 percent of the tonnage leaving Iowa by freight. Moving this volume by truck would require more than one million additional semitractor-trailers on our roads. This essential freight network that we depend on has been hit hard by increasing criminal activity the past few years. Rising theft throughout the freight rail system, driven by sophisticated criminal networks, threatens America’s supply chain and raises costs on consumers if left unchecked. Class 1 railroads along, the largest serving America’s supply chain, have reported a 40 percent year-over-year increase in cargo theft incidents. Last year alone, an estimated 65,000 thefts against these carriers cost more than $100 million, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Regional railways feel similar impacts. To help address the escalating threat to our supply chain, our very own Senator Chuck Grassley introduced the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) in Congress. The bill would establish the Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center, designed to unite federal law enforcement with state and local police forces to combat supply chain challenges and threats. Additionally, the bill would strengthen communication,
improve data and information sharing, and upgrade investigative tools, enabling authorities to better identify and dismantle the criminal networks harming our economy and supply chains. America’s aging freight rail system poses other risks to Iowa agriculture. Along with addressing crime, we must modernize rail infrastructure, improve efficiency, reliability and most importantly - safety. Adopting a blended inspection strategy that combines Automated Track Inspection (ATI), also known as Track Geometry Measurement Systems (TGMS), with established manual inspections would lead to safer railways. This approach would also improve the efficiency of inspections, minimize and reduce risk on the tracks, and maintain and support reliable freight service nationwide. For example, automated and balanced systems can detect defects invisible to the human eye. I extend my gratitude to Senator Grassley for championing his CORCA initiative and respectfully ask other leaders to prioritize the safety and security of our railway infrastructure. The combination of a modern and updated inspection standard and coordination and communication improvements to address and prevent organized crime will provide a path forward for Iowa’s continued agriculture success. This dual approach will safeguard our railroads and rail workers, fortify our fleets and supply chain, and provide support to the Iowa farmers and manufacturers who rely on it. Aaron Wendel is a passionate advocate for the agriculture industry, raised on a diversified farm in Central Iowa, His early and continued experience comes through his family’s fifth generation diversified row-crop and livestock operation (Hogs/Cattle); with him owning the cattle portion today. He is an active participant with Agribusiness Association of Iowa, Ag Retailers Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Grain and Feed Association and National Pork Producer’s Council. A graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Transportation & Logistics and Marketing, Aaron built a career spanning logistics, risk management, and agricultural production. Today, Aaron serves with Marsh, the world’s largest insurance broker, where he helps businesses manage risk and strengthen operational resilience.
OPINION
True Holiday Spirit
By Bryan Golden Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, “what did you get?” Much less frequently asked is, “what did you give?” Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it’s backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren’t sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone in need, aid another in solving a problem or overcoming an obstacle, you give something priceless. The true spirit of the holidays is giving. When you give, you receive. You can get anything in life you want by helping enough others get what they want. But only if you give without expecting anything in return. The impact of giving isn’t limited to just the holiday season, it’s something that has value all year. The power of giving is often underestimated. When you give unconditionally, you don’t just impact the recipient; you start a chain reaction. By brightening the life of one person
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you also affect all those who they then touch. No gesture of giving or kindness is too small. Holding the door open at a store, helping someone carry groceries to their car, letting another car in front of you, saying please and thank you, and saying hello to a stranger you pass on the sidewalk, are some of the many things you can do daily. For family and friends, your time is one of the most precious gifts you can offer. Are you there for others when they need you? Do you offer a hand without being asked? Do you help out when asked? Too often, people get caught up in their own desires, thus losing sight of the needs of others. A person who tries to get through life by looking out for himself or herself first is invariably frustrated. Often this person views life as a competition to determine who can accumulate more. On the other hand, those who are concerned for the wellbeing of others are happier, more content, and more satisfied. By giving without expecting, they in turn receive the things they need. Giving is a simple concept that works every time it is applied. There will be
people who don’t appreciate what you do, but it doesn’t matter. You are giving without anticipating anything in return. Besides, there will be many more who are thankful for your efforts. If you don’t treat others well, buying a gift won’t compensate for your behavior. The recipient might like what you give them but it won’t make up for your actions. You can’t bribe someone to forgive the way you treat them with a present. The best gift you can receive is the joy of making someone else happy. Being unselfish is a wonderful way to live. When you give with no ulterior motives, your actions are seen as genuine. Should you expect something in return, your behavior is always suspect. We all know people who do nice things only when they want something in return. Make giving a daily routine. Don’t start and end with the holiday season. Every day is a good day to do something nice. When people feel good due to your actions, you can’t help but feel happy yourself. And that is priceless. The most significant action you can take is having a positive impact on the lives of others. Contact Bryan Golden at Bryan@columnist.com
How to contact your elected officials
Jasper County Supervisors Brandon Talsma, chair 4309 W Fourth St. S. Newton, IA 50208 641-526-3142 btalsma@jasperia.org
Doug Cupples, vice chair 1205 S. 20th Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 641-521-8725 dcupples@jasperia.org
Thad Nearmyer 4360 S. 96th Ave. W. Monroe, IA 50170 641-891-8863 tnearmyer@jasperia.org
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Opinion: Why Shouldn’t Students Have a Longer Winter Break?
Rylee Parsons
Students return from Thanksgiving break every year only to face a strange, exhausting stretch of school days that barely feel productive. The time between late November and winter break has become a space filled with half motivation, holiday distractions, and constant absences. That’s why schools should strongly consider keeping students out until after the new year instead of returning for three scattered weeks that do little more than frustrate both students and teachers. Many students spend those weeks trying to catch up from travel, get started on midterm units, or finish assignments that easily could wait until January. Teachers also struggle to plan meaningful lessons when they know families are gone, school concerts take over the evenings, and winter sports schedules pull athletes out of class. Instead of learning, the focus becomes simply making it to winter break. Mental health is another reason worth considering.
PCM Wrestling Continues Strong Season Run The PCM Mustangs wrestling program has been growing a lot, especially now that the school has both boys and girls wrestling. Even though PCM has always been known for their boys wrestling team, the addition of the girls program has made the sport feel bigger and more exciting for everyone involved.
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According to multiple studies on student stress, the fall semester is already the most demanding part of the academic year. After Thanksgiving, most students and educators are mentally exhausted. Extending the break through the holiday season would give everyone a meaningful reset and reduce burnout, especially for younger students who struggle with motivation during winter months. Opponents argue that time out of school hurts academic progress, but students aren’t learning as efficiently during this stretch anyway. The weeks are broken up by assemblies, testing days, and holiday events. Moving those days to January would create a stronger academic flow and a healthier mindset. When students return fresh in January, they are more focused, rested, and prepared for a new semester. Instead of dragging ourselves through a month of low-energy school days, we should rethink the schedule and allow students to return when they’re ready to actually learn. Maci Doty
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The boys wrestling team has had much more time to perfect their craft. They have been competing for many years and usually do pretty well in most of their meets.
Wrestling isn’t the easiest sport due to the weight requirements. Freshman Gracen Lust said, “You have to wrestle The girls wrestling is pretty much new, but now they have hard in the wrestling room and sit in the sauna so I can an official girls wrestling team. Before this, PCM had to make weight.” Lust continues, “Last week, I was beating a wrestle with Colfax-Mingo. Now PCM girls wrestling kid 10 to 1 and I got caught and pinned.” He continued, has their own team. Last week, the boys and girls had a tournament versus Saydel. Senior wrestler Claire VanWyk “It made me realize that I need to take the mat slow.” said, “Wrestling teaches you a lot of self-discipline.” Together the PCM girls and boys wrestling teams are creating a strong program that is heading in the right direcPCM girls have grown a lot since wrestling started and since it’s the girls first ever year of wrestling at PCM. Van- tion. Both teams show hard work, pride, and toughness. This creates a strong atmosphere for the whole wrestling Wyk, also said, “Since it’s the first year of our wrestling program. Every win, every point scored, and every imteam we didn’t start out as great but definitely watching throughout the week we were getting better and learning provement shows that the program has potential to grow some things and we’re starting to win some matches.” She bigger. continued, “I can definitely see our confidence slowly starting to grow as we get better and further into the
Boys JV Basketball Takes on Season The PCM JV1 Men’s Basketball team is off to a rocky start this year. The season was supposed to start with a scrimmage against ADM, which got canceled due to a snowstorm. So the team’s real schedule started against Pella Christian, in which PCM lost 49-28. Then PCM played at Saydel, which PCM lost 28-54. Through the first two games PCM struggled, but in game three they bounced back with a win at North Mahaska 42-28. Followed by a loss at Perry 52-45, and then a postponement of a home game against West Marshall. The team is led by players Landon Ridgway, Parker DeHaai, and Kolby Clark. The team has a hard schedule ahead, but as the season progresses, the team is sure they will get better and closer as a team. The team is mainly composed of juniors and sophomores, but a majority of
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the juniors have moved up to play on varsity. Sometimes they still play with the JV1 and will start their games. r. The team is coached by Jared Burns, who also has a son on the team, Austin Burns. Though the team has had its difficulties, they do have strengths. One of those being teamwork; when they are out on the court, spectators are bound to see hard-tomake shots and impossible passes. JV1 basketball is often overlooked because it’s not varsity, but often people forget that a lot of varsity players play down, and the next year varsity players are playing. It’s like the preseason for next season. The JV1 team’s next game is on Friday, December 19 at Nevada. It should be a close match with lots of fun to watch plays, so be sure to go and support the JV1 team as the season progresses.
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Welcome back, it’s Zach and I’m here with today’s hot take. Homework isn’t hard, it’s just unnecessary. Students have a lot of pressure they are constantly under, whether involved in sports or other extracurriculars or nothing at all. Most students have jobs and stay busy with their lives outside of school. I know personally with being in sports I already go to class for 7 hours in the day and then to another 2-3 hour practice after school, the last thing I want to do is homework I got from class that day. Now this is a hot take because many people see homework as being beneficial which I don’t disagree with. There are some ways homework is beneficial such as it being a great way to help solidify topics you are learning and apply them. The problem many other students and I have with homework is that it is graded and mandatory; I think that homework should be optional as a source of extra help and shouldn’t be graded. In Australia at the school I attneded, the teachers would teach what needed to be taught in class then hand out the homework based on what we were learning, but the next day they would post the answers to the homework so you could check to see if you did it right. There was no pressure to complete it in a certain timeframe, and no pressure to have all the answers right. It was simply just another source of help for students if they wanted the practice on a topic. For me, homework doesn’t really help me learn because I’m too worried about completing it. I don’t retain a lot of the information that is on the actual assignment, and often the work isn’t hard, there is just a lot of work to do. It’s also busy work, or at least that’s how it feels. As an example in class I will learn for 40 or so minutes and maybe even do some work, then before class ends there is an announcement that there will be homework from the teacher. So after class I check Google Classroom and see an assignment due tomorrow, imagine having this for six to seven classes each day. It starts to build up. Now that’s a wrap for the hot take today. Catch you next time on Hot Take Headquarters with Zach.
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Beyer, Millang lead PCM at Saydel Girls Invitational PCM Explorer DES MOINES — Class 1A No. 10 Kennedy Phillips and Emmalyn Buchman of Colfax-Mingo both pinned their way to bracket championships at the Saydel Girls Wrestling Invitational on Dec. 12. The Tigerhawk duo led wrestlers from three area teams with undefeated runs at 190 and 235 pounds, respectively. Colfax-Mingo also got a third-place finish from Isabella Cushatt and Lily Anderson and Londyn Alanis placed fourth at their weights to help the Tigerhawks finish third in the 19team field. Class 1A No. 2 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont won the tournament championship with 177.5 points and Ogden finished second with 144.5. But third through seventh were separated by only seven points. Colfax-Mingo scored 116 points in third. The Raccoon River Northwest junior varsity scored 114.5 in fourth, host Saydel (114) was fifth and Clarinda (113.5) place sixth. The Johnston JV (109), Newton (92.5), Perry (92.5) and Chariton (69) completed the top 10. PCM scored 40.5 points in 15th. Newton’s day was highlighted by Kylee Adams and 2A No. 10 Ashlyn Van Manen, who both were second at their weights. PCM’s Emma Beyer finished fourth at 170 and Hadley Millang placed fifth despite losing only once on the day. Colfax-Mingo entered 13 wrestlers in the tournament and 11 won at least one match. Phillips was 4-0 with four pins at 190 and Buchman won all three of her matches by fall at 235. Phillips pinned Newton’s Lily Fuchs in the first period and needed just 13 seconds to pin PCM’s Lilly Birkenholtz, who was sixth for the Mustangs at 190. In the finals, Phillips scored a win by pin in the first period over Ogden’s Grace Hammer, who is ranked fifth in 1A. Her other pin came in 53 seconds against Chariton’s Keira Jackson, who is currently ranked 11th in 1A at 235. Buchman started her day with a pin against PCM’s Emilyn Davis and then ended it with a win by fall over Van Manen, who is ranked 10th in 2A. Cushatt was third at 145 after a 2-1 day. She won twice by fall, including once while trailing 3-2 in the second period. Anderson placed fourth at 135 and Alanis finished fourth at 140. Anderson was 2-2 with a win by pin over Newton’s Sadie Booth. She also had a 51-second pin but lost twice to former teammates Alauna Wells and Jozlyn Wells of Ogden. Alanis was 1-2 at 140. She opened with a 3-0 win but lost her next two matches. Lily Brenner was the other placing wrestler as she was sixth at 135. She won three times, in-
Troy Hyde/PCM Explorer PCM sophomore Hadley Millang, right, lost her first match of the day but came back to place fifth at her weight during the Saydel Girls Invitational on Dec. 12.
Troy Hyde/PCM Explorer PCM sophomore Emma Beyer, right, led the Mustangs with a fourth-place finish at the Saydel Girls Invitational on Dec. 12.
Troy Hyde/PCM Explorer PCM freshman Macie Kain, right, competes in the Saydel Girls Invitational on Dec. 12.
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One of Brenner’s losses came to Millang, a former teammate who trailed 14-6 in the match and 14-9 at the time of the pin. Karoixa Snyder (120) and Samantha Wheeler (155) were 2-2 at their weights, while Callie Rathje (110), Brianna Freerksen (125) and Ella Snyder (130) all finished 1-2. Ella Snyder opened with a 4-3 win but lost her next two matches. Freerksen opened with a win by fall but lost 7-5 in her next match before losing by pin against Newton’s Alivia Conley. Emily Cook (235) lost both of her matches to Van Manen and Newton’s Isabel Talley and one of Brooklynn Audas’ losses came against PCM’s Beyer.
The Cardinals entered 18 wrestlers in the tournament but six were 0-2 and seven finished 1-2. Van Manen was 2-1 with two pins at 235. One of her wins came against Cook by pin in the second period. Buchman pinned Van Manen in the third period of their championship match. Talley placed fifth at 235. She as 3-1 with three pins, including a first-period pin over Cook. Her loss was against Ogden’s Ruby Tasler in the first round. Adams scored bonus points in all three of her wins at 115. She won twice by pin and once by 15-0 technical fall. Her loss came in the finals to 1A No. 2 Cadence Christensen of EBF. Conley was fifth at 125 but was 3-1 for the day. She lost her opening-round match by fall but scored three wins by pin after that. After pinning Freerksen, Conley won her next match by fall with a 5-4 lead and then ended her day with a second-period pin in a match she trailed 9-2 in. Rosa Borja was sixth at 110. She was 3-2 with three pins, including one over C-M’s Rathje. She lost her first and last matches of the day. Siearra Woody (100), Brailynn Bakalar (130), Booth (135), Shawna Foreman (155), Payton Bradley (170), Grace Guy (170) an Fuchs (190) all were 1-2. Woody posted a 39-second pin, Foreman won her match by fall in 52 seconds and Bakalar, Bradley and Guy all won by fall. Bradley was losing 3-2 at the time of her win but medically forfeited her final two matches. Guy lost once to PCM’s Beyer, Fuchs dropped one of her matches to C-M’s Phillips and Booth lost to C-M’s Anderson and PCM’s Millang. Anna Portas (110), Haylee Adams (120), Sanchez (120), Natalia Patterson (130), Sarah Malow (140) and Brooklyn Jones (145) all finished 0-2. Beyer’s 2-2 day at 170 headlined PCM. She was fourth after pinning both C-M’s Audas and Newton’s Guy in their matches. Millang was 3-1 at 135 but placed fifth because the only loss came in her first match of the day against former teammate Alauna Wells of Ogden. Millang pinned Newton’s Booth and won 22-7 to advance to the fifth-place match. She rallied from a 14-6 deficit to win by fall against C-M’s Brenner in that bout. Birkenholtz was sixth at 190 after winning her first match by fall in 24 seconds. Wilkerson also was 1-2 with a 24-second pin at 155 and Allie Minteer (115) was 1-2 with a first-period pin. Ryan DeVore (105), Addison Fry (110), Courtney Cole (120), Macie Kain (145), Mia Hitze (170), Addison Pitman (190) and Davis (235) all finished 0-2. Wilkerson lost once to C-M’s Wheeler and one of Davis’ losses came to the eventual champion Buchman of Colfax-Mingo.
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PCM girls rout HOIAC rivals Perry, Greene County PCM Explorer JEFFERSON — Katelynn Fagg outscored Greene County by herself in the second half and her career-high 16 points led the PCM girls basketball team to a rout of the Rams on Dec. 12. The Class 3A No. 8 Mustangs started fast and held Greene County to single digits in all four quarters during a 65-21 road win in Heart of Iowa Activities action. PCM led 22-7 after one quarter and won the second 18-7. The Mustangs outscored the Rams 25-7 in the second half. Fagg scored 14 of her career-high 16 points in the second half. She was 4-of4 from 3-point range in the final two frames and grabbed two rebounds to lead PCM. Tori Lindsay totaled 15 points, three rebounds and three steals and Kyra Naeve scored 10 of her 11 in the first half and added six rebounds, two assists and three steals. Kenna Grier finished with six points, four rebounds and two assists in her first career varsity start. Libby Winters registered four points, three rebounds and four assists, Lila Milani had seven points and three rebounds and Holly Wood posted four rebounds, four assists and three steals off the bench. Camden Webb grabbed three boards off the bench and reserve Gabriella Greaves pulled down two rebounds and dished out two assists in her varsity debut. The Mustangs (6-1, 4-0 in the conference) shot 45.5 percent from the floor,
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made 9-of-19 from 3 and connected on 6-of-8 from the free-throw line. PCM, which has won five straight games, turned the ball over 10 times. Makenna Ebersole led the Rams (23, 1-2) with seven points. She was 3-of6 from the foul line, and Greene County hit 6-of-12 as a team. The Mustangs are 27-2 against the Rams since 2009, and they’ve won nine straight in the series. PCM 56, Perry 25 PERRY — The best game of Libby Winters’ career so far helped PCM overcome a slow start against Perry on Dec. 9. The Mustangs led by two after one quarter and pushed it to seven at halftime but dominated the final two frames during a 56-25 road win in HOIAC play. PCM defeated the Lady Jays for a seventh straight time despite shooting 2-of21 from 3 and 12-of-21 from the foul line. The Mustangs outscored Perry 21-5 in the third and 12-4 in the fourth and swiped 30 steals. The Lady Jays turned the ball over 43 times in the loss.
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Winters led PCM with 19 points. She also matched a career high with 15 rebounds, dished out five assists and swiped eight steals. Winters is averaging 12.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 3.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game through seven games. Naeve totaled 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, six steals and two blocks and Lindsey chipped in 13 points, four boards, five assists and five steals for the Mustangs, who committed 14 turnovers. Milani posted six points, four rebounds and six steals, Jorja Teeter added three rebounds and three steals, Webb grabbed two boards and Grier made two steals. Perry (2-3, 0-3) got seven points and 16 rebounds from Lily Myers, but the Lady Jays shot 34.4 percent from the floor, made 1-of-6 from 3 and connected on 2-of-12 from the foul line. PCM 46, North Mahaska 43 NEW SHARON — The Mustangs started fast and held off a late rally from North Mahaska during a non-conference contest on Dec. 8. PCM led by double digits after one
quarter and overcame 5-of-25 shooting from long range during a 4643 road win. Winters powered the Mustangs with 20 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and three Grier steals. No other PCM player reached double figures, both teams turned the ball over 15 times and the Mustangs won the battle on the boards, 31-23. PCM led 15-4 after one. North Mahaska won the next three frames 13-10, 10-7 and 16-14, but it wasn’t enough to complete the rally. North Mahaska’s two losses this season have come against 3A No. 8 PCM and 1A No. 11 Montezuma, and it lost both games by a combined four points. Lindsay totaled nine points, four rebounds, six assists and five steals for PCM, which shot 34 percent from the floor. Naeve registered six points, four rebounds and two steals, Milani chipped in six points and two assists and Grier contributed three points and two rebounds. Webb grabbed three rebounds, Teeter corralled two boards and the Mustangs were 5-of-9 from the foul line. Nataliya Linder led North Mahaska (2-2) with 18 points, nine rebounds and four steals. The Warhawks shot 27 percent from the floor, made 4-of-19 from 3 and connected on 11-of-16 from the foul line.
PCM boys cruise past Perry, edge Greene County in HOIAC play PCM Explorer PERRY — Bryson Karr and Coby DeRaad scored career highs off the bench, four Mustangs reached double figures and the PCM boys basketball team routed Perry on Dec. 9. The Mustangs shot 55.6 percent from the floor and made eight 3-pointers at one end of the floor and blocked 10 shots at the other during a 74-35 road win in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference action. PCM, which has won five of the last six in the series, doubled up the Bluejays in the first quarter, extended the margin with an 18-11 advantage in the second and then put the game away for good with a 29-point third frame. Karr scored a career-best 12 points and added two rebounds and two assists off the bench. Gavin Steenhoek put in 11 points, Chase Wagaman and Kevin Thomas each had 10 points and DeRaad totaled eight points off the bench. Seven Mustangs scored at least six points and nine put in at least three. Wagaman filled up the box score with eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and four blocks. Steenhoek posted two rebounds, two assists and two steals, Thomas tallied four rebounds and two assists and DeRaad grabbed three boards. Kash Fischer finished with six points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals and Andy Bellinghausen collected six points, three rebounds and four blocks off the bench. Abe Kieran had four points, three rebounds and two assists, Joe Shaver posted four rebounds and three assists and Hayden Shannon put in three points off the bench. PCM (4-2, 3-1 in the HOIAC) made 8-of-15 from 3, knocked down 6-of-8 from the free-throw line and turned the ball over 15 times. The Mustangs out-rebounded the Bluejays 34-27. Gustavo Drahos and Gavin Leslie led Perry with nine points each and Owen Zander grabbed seven rebounds. The Bluejays (1-4, 1-3) shot 28.6 percent from the floor, made 6-of23 from 3, made 1-of-2 from the foul line and committed 24 turnovers. PCM 63, Greene County 60 JEFFERSON — Kiernan scored all of his career-high 11 points in the
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first half, Wagaman and Thomas combined to score 25 in the final two frames and the Mustangs edged Greene County, 63-60, on Dec. 12. PCM led by two after one, went into halftime with a 30-21 lead and held off a second-half rally by the Rams during HOIAC play. The Mustangs overcame 17 turnovers in the win. They swiped 13 steals and shot 45 percent from the floor. Greene County hung around in part because it buried 10 treys. Wagaman led PCM with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. He scored 13 of his 15 in the second half. Thomas scored all 12 of his points in the final two frames and added two rebounds and six steals. Kiernan grabbed seven rebounds to go along with his 11 first-half points. Fischer posted nine points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals off the bench, Shaver chipped in eight points, seven rebounds and four assists and Steenhoek registered three rebounds and two assists. Bellinghausen posted four points
and four rebounds off the bench, and the Mustangs were 5-of 18 from 3 and made 14-of-19 from the free-throw line. Broc Stream scored a gamehigh 23 points. He made five of his six 3-pointers in the second half and Lincoln Schwander and Zack Stalder each scored 11 points. The Mustangs are 14-2 against Greene County (1-4, 0-3) since Dec. 8, 2017, and PCM has won five straight in the series. PCM 64, North Mahaska 45 NEW SHARON — The Mustangs swiped 17 steals and dominated the first and third quarters in their 64-45 non-conference road win over North Mahaska on Dec. 8. PCM led 19-7 after one and won the third by the same score. The Mustangs held an 18-17 advantage in the second, but North Mahaska won the fourth 14-8. Fischer led the Mustangs with 13 points, five rebounds and four assists off the bench. Thomas added 12 points and three steals. Karr put in nine points off the bench, Shaver totaled eight points and nine boards and Wagaman chipped in five points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Bellinghausen contributed four points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals off the bench and Steenhoek registered four points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. Kiernan posted four points and four rebounds, DeRaad totaled three rebounds and two steals off the bench and reserve Joey Ferneding scored the first two points of his varsity career and grabbed two rebounds. The Mustangs shot 41.3 percent from the floor, made 3-of-14 from 3 and connected on 9-of-16 from the foul line. PCM turned the ball over 13 times and out-rebounded the Warhawks 38-28. Trenton DeBruin led North Mahaska (2-2) with 18 points and seven rebounds and Jaxon VanDerVeer chipped in 12 points and six assists. North Mahaska shot 47 percent from the floor but made only 3-of16 from 3 and 4-of-11 from the foul line. The Warhawks also turned the ball over 25 times.
Tori Lindsay PCM senior Tori Lindsay leads the Mustangs with per-game averages of 3.6 assists and 4.0 steals and also averages 11.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest. She’s 10-of-14 from the free-throw line and shooting 31 percent from 3-point range. Lindsay posted 13 points, four rebounds, five assists and five steals against HOIAC foe Perry last week.
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approve RESOLUTION NO. 352025. A resolution assigning an address within the City of Monroe, Iowa. Motion passed 5-0. Umble moved and was seconded Page 8 by St. Peter to approve RESOLUTION NO. 36-2025. A resolution approving a 28E agreement between Jasper County, Iowa and Monroe, Iowa regarding the division of costs and responsibilities for regrading, resurfacing, and ongoing maintenance of Rodeo Avenue also known as East Washington Street. Upon roll call vote, motion passed 5-0. St. Peter moved and was seconded by Umble to table increasing water, sewer, and sanitation rates until after the January budget meeting when they can make a more informed decision. Motion passed 5-0. Umble moved and was seconded December 8, 2025 by Steenhoek to approve the The regular meeting of the Monroe Downtown Revitalization Monroe City Council was called Grant application for Monroe to order by Mayor Douglas Community Pharmacy located at Duinink on December 8, 2025, at 112 E. Washington Street 7:02 p.m. at the Monroe City Hall. Upon roll call vote, motion Roll call was taken. Council passed 5-0. members in attendance were: St. Peter moved and was Andrea Steenhoek, Jennifer St. seconded by Umble to renew the Peter, Andy Algreen, Earl Umble, City's existing health insurance and Jeff Shannon. City through United Healthcare employees in attendance were: effective February 1, 2026. Upon City Administrator/Clerk Kim roll call vote, motion carried 4-1. Thomas, Deputy Clerk Andrea Steenhoek moved and was Lanphier, Public Works Director seconded by St. Peter to hire Marc Van Wyk, Police Chief Nick Hezekiah Applegate for the PCM Chamber, Police Officer Brad School Resource Officer position Sheeder and Library Director beginning December 29, 2025, at Mallory Hackett. a starting pay of $31.00 per hour. Mayor Duinink announced that Upon roll call vote, motion carried the meeting was being recorded. 5-0. 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A-Z TREE SERVICE St. Peter moved and was TREE REMOVAL............2500.00 seconded by Umble to renew the AIRGAS CYLINDER RENT...............21.71 City's existing health insurance BRICK GENTRY through United Healthcare effective February 1, 2026. Upon LEGAL SERVICES..........2023.75 roll call vote, motion carried 4-1. IA REGIONAL UTILITIES Steenhoek moved and was ASSOC seconded by St. Peter to hire RURAL WATER............17031.57 CITY OF ALTOONA Hezekiah Applegate for the PCM MOSQUITO School Resource Officer position beginning December 29, 2025, at SPRAYING......................2000.00 a starting pay of $31.00 per hour. DB EQUIPMENT Upon roll call vote, motion carried SNOWPLOW REPAIR......336.52 5-0. DORSEY & WHITNEY LEGAL SERVICES..........8500.00 St. Peter moved and was ELECTRIC PUMP seconded by Umble to table the discussion regarding DOXO LAGOON MISSION DIALER Online Bill Pay until the Council UPGRADE.......................5098.75 Philip Beyer had more time to research the EMS LOGIK company and make a more NARCBOX/BIOMETRIC/NARCT 641.628.2646 RAK PRO PLUS..............5480.00 informed decision. Motion carried EMS/MC 5-0. • Tree Removal & Trimming Steenhoek moved and was AMBULANCE BILLING.....264.00 • Stump Cutting seconded by St. Peter to adjourn NIEMANN HARDWARE • Wood Mulch the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion TORCH HEAD/MASTERLOCK Residential Commercial carried 5-0. A and full copy of minutes PADLOCK.........................267.87 • FREE Estimates GWORKSANNUAL may be seen at the Monroe City • Fully Insured Overhead Doors and Openers SUBSCRIPTION...........11690.00 Hall or at www.MonroeIA.com. Douglas P. Duinink, Mayor HEWITTS • Competitive pricing Andrea N. Lanphier, HOSE END (800)722-9655 • Pella owned and operated Deputy Clerk FITTING/HOSE/ ARMORALL.......................814.62 November 2025 Bills www.ineedthedoordoctor.com Bos Landen Weg HOT707 SEWP SALARIES SOCIALPella, MEDIA/VIDEO NET...............................33999.44 IA 50219 PRODUCTION..................500.00 EFTPS FEDERAL IOWA ONE CALL TAX...............................11233.86 LOCATES............................30.60 IA DEPT OF REVENUE PPIN OUT IA RURAL WATER ASSOC SALES/WITHHOLDING TE 2026 COMMUNITY TAX.................................3306.94 MEMBERSHIP..................365.00 IPERS CE STUDIO DAN JASPER CO SPEED SHOP POLICE/REGULAR.........7208.80 Three 2016 FORD REPAIRS......499.26 CITY OF Generations MONROE of Service Scrap Iron & Metals Sherman St., JOHN112 DEER FINANCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE....1417.21 BATTERIES/CLOROX........20.48 MIDAMERICAN Roll-off Container Services Monroe KAL SERVICES UTILITIES........................4531.99 TRASH 641-259-2181 CONTRACT/MFD MONROE POSTMASTER Richard Berman PORT-O-LETS..............16900.79 OCTOBER MAILING.........400.61 *Ballet *Tap&*Jazz *Tumbling (Owner/GM) KERN DOOR FENCE UNITED HEALTHCARE MPD *Lyrical*Jazz GARAGE Pom *Pointe INSURANCE7...................437.50 REPAIRS..........................550.00 VERIZON 3871 50th St. *Hip Hop *Clogging MICROBAC LABS PHONE/INTERNET...........399.94 Grinnell, IA 50112 AGES 3 AND UP TESTING...........................551.00 USCELLULAR 641-236-5696 (phone) MARCO PHONES/TABLETS..........288.32 COPIER.............................172.83 DELTA641-990-3513 DENTAL (Cell) MARTIN MARIETTA INSURANCE.....................115.74 grinnellrich@gmail.com GRAN B-FILL....................131.27 YALEMA GONZALEZ MEDIACOM DEPOSIT REFUND.............58.58 INTERNET........................114.99 MANDY SHANNON MERCY ONE MEDICAL DEPOSIT REFUND.............15.84 SUPPLIES.........................507.40 WINDSTREAM MIDAMERICAN PHONES...........................301.55 UTILITIES............................10.00 LANE DEVELOPMENT MISSION COMMS FINAL PAY MEADOWS SEWER LIFT STATIONS PLAT 3........................131547.62 CONTRACT....................1608.00 A-Z TREE SERVICE MMIT TREE REMOVAL............2500.00 COPIER...............................45.54 AIRGAS MONROE FOODS CYLINDER RENT...............21.71 BATTERIES/WATER/ BRICK GENTRY COOKIES............................38.23 LEGAL SERVICES..........2023.75 MOWBILITY TRACTOR IA REGIONAL UTILITIES REPAIRS............................50.95 ASSOC NEWTON DAILY NEWS RURAL WATER............17031.57 PUBLICATIONS................375.57 CITY OF ALTOONA ROYAL SUDS MOSQUITO WASH CARDS..................300.00 SPRAYING......................2000.00 TOWNCRIER DB EQUIPMENT PRINTING...........................43.00 SNOWPLOW REPAIR......336.52 ULRICH FORD LINCOLN DORSEY & WHITNEY AMBULANCE LEGAL SERVICES..........8500.00 REPAIRS........................9677.28 ELECTRIC PUMP VEENSTRA & KIMM LAGOON MISSION DIALER ENGINEERING UPGRADE.......................5098.75 SERVICES....................16242.90 EMS LOGIK CAPITAL ONE NARCBOX/BIOMETRIC/NARCT WIRE CUTTERS/CANDY/CRAFT RAK PRO PLUS..............5480.00 SUPPLIES.........................112.53 EMS/MC CENTER POINT AMBULANCE BILLING.....264.00 BOOKS..............................146.22 NIEMANN HARDWARE JOANN HASSELMAN TORCH HEAD/MASTERLOCK SUPPLIES PADLOCK.........................267.87 REIMBURSEMENT.............81.03 GWORKSANNUAL FIRST NAT'L BANK OF OMAHA SUBSCRIPTION...........11690.00 SECURITY HEWITTS CAMERA/BOOKS/IAWEA HOSE END EVENTFEES...................1972.95 FITTING/HOSE/ LEIGHTON STATE BANK ARMORALL.......................814.62 BOND INTEREST...........3941.00 HOT SEWP LEIGHTON STATE BANK SOCIAL MEDIA/VIDEO BOND INTEREST...........3329.17 PRODUCTION..................500.00 AFLAC IOWA ONE CALL INSURANCE.......................28.56 LOCATES............................30.60 TRIONFO IA RURAL WATER ASSOC Easterseals Iowa INSURANCE.......................80.98 is celebrating 2026 COMMUNITY MEDIA COM MEMBERSHIP..................365.00 100 years in 2026 INTERNET........................249.99 JASPER CO SPEED SHOP TRUE NORTH 2016 FORD REPAIRS......499.26 Save the Date for our celebration on INSURANCE3.....................72.40 JOHN DEER FINANCIAL IA RURAL WATER ASSOC BATTERIES/CLOROX........20.48 INSURANCE.......................54.13 KAL SERVICES THE HARTFORD TRASH CONTRACT/MFD INSURANCE.......................78.91 PORT-O-LETS..............16900.79 TOTALSupport NOVEMBER KERN DOOR & FENCE Scan the QR code or visit MPD GARAGE EXPENSES:................317475.69 eastersealsia100years.com REPAIRS..........................550.00 TOTALEasterseals NOVEMBER to sign up for updates on MICROBAC LABS REVENUES:...............180127.92 and make an Iowa events throughout the year. TESTING...........................551.00 TOTALimpact EXPENSES: MARCO GENERAL.....................64061.93 COPIER.............................172.83 ROAD USE....................14657.98 MARTIN MARIETTA SPECIAL REVENUE.....10910.38 GRAN B-FILL....................131.27 CAPITAL PROJECT....156290.52 MEDIACOM ENTERPRISE...............60667.11 INTERNET........................114.99 FIDUCIARY3.....................617.60
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Call Thrasher ULRICH FORD LINCOLN DORSEY & WHITNEY Foundation Repair! A perAMBULANCE LEGAL SERVICES..........8500.00 manent solution for waterREPAIRS........................9677.28 ELECTRIC PUMP proofing, failing foundaVEENSTRA & KIMM LAGOON MISSION DIALER ENGINEERING UPGRADE.......................5098.75 tions, sinking concrete and SERVICES....................16242.90 EMS LOGIK nasty crawl spaces. FREE CAPITAL ONE NARCBOX/BIOMETRIC/NARCT Inspection & Same Day WIRE CUTTERS/CANDY/CRAFT RAK PRO PLUS..............5480.00 Estimate. $250 off ANY SUPPLIES.........................112.53 EMS/MC CENTER POINT AMBULANCE BILLING.....264.00 project with code GET250. BOOKS..............................146.22 NIEMANN HARDWARE Call 1-866-554-1730 JOANN HASSELMAN TORCH HEAD/MASTERLOCK PADLOCK.........................267.87 SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT.............81.03 GWORKSANNUAL JACUZZI BATH Remodel FIRST NAT'L BANK OF OMAHA SUBSCRIPTION...........11690.00 can install a new, custom SECURITY HEWITTS bath or shower in as little CAMERA/BOOKS/IAWEA HOSE END EVENTFEES...................1972.95 FITTING/HOSE/ as one day. For a limited LEIGHTON STATE BANK ARMORALL.......................814.62 time, waiving ALL installaBOND INTEREST...........3941.00 HOT SEWP tion costs! (Additional LEIGHTON STATE BANK SOCIAL MEDIA/VIDEO terms apply. Subject to BOND INTEREST...........3329.17 PRODUCTION..................500.00 AFLAC IOWA ONE CALL change and vary by dealer. INSURANCE.......................28.56 LOCATES............................30.60 (Offer ends 12/31/25.) Call TRIONFO IA RURAL WATER ASSOC 1-866-456-3917 INSURANCE.......................80.98 2026 COMMUNITY MEDIA COM MEMBERSHIP..................365.00 INTERNET........................249.99 JASPER CO SPEED SHOP PREPARE FOR power TRUE NORTH 2016 FORD REPAIRS......499.26 outages today with a GenINSURANCE3.....................72.40 JOHN DEER FINANCIAL erac Home Standby GenIA RURAL WATER ASSOC BATTERIES/CLOROX........20.48 INSURANCE.......................54.13 KAL SERVICES erator. Act now to receive THE HARTFORD TRASH CONTRACT/MFD a FREE 5-Year warranty INSURANCE.......................78.91 PORT-O-LETS..............16900.79 with qualifying purchase. TOTAL NOVEMBER KERN DOOR & FENCE Call 1-855-954-5087 today MPD GARAGE EXPENSES:................317475.69 REPAIRS..........................550.00 TOTAL NOVEMBER to schedule a free quote. MICROBAC LABS REVENUES:...............180127.92 It's not just a generator. It's TESTING...........................551.00 TOTAL EXPENSES: a power move. MARCO GENERAL.....................64061.93 COPIER.............................172.83 ROAD USE....................14657.98 MARTIN MARIETTA SPECIAL REVENUE.....10910.38 GRAN B-FILL....................131.27 CAPITAL PROJECT....156290.52 MEDIACOM ENTERPRISE...............60667.11 INTERNET........................114.99 FIDUCIARY3.....................617.60 MERCY ONE MEDICAL DEBT SERVICE..............7270.17 SUPPLIES.........................507.40 TOTAL:.......................317475.69 MIDAMERICAN TOTAL REVENUES: UTILITIES............................10.00 GENERAL.....................63566.32 MISSION COMMS ROAD USE....................23404.28 SEWER LIFT STATIONS SPECIAL REVENUE.....15340.88 CONTRACT....................1608.00 CAPITAL PROJECT........2466.90 MMIT ENTERPRISE...............60291.77 COPIER...............................45.54 FIDUCIARY11019.30 MONROE FOODS DEBT SERVICE..............4038.47 BATTERIES/WATER/ TOTAL:.......................180127.92 COOKIES............................38.23 Dec. 18 MOWBILITY TRACTOR REPAIRS............................50.95 NEWTON DAILY NEWS PUBLICATIONS................375.57 ROYAL SUDS WASH CARDS..................300.00 TOWNCRIER PRINTING...........................43.00 ULRICH FORD LINCOLN AMBULANCE REPAIRS........................9677.28 VEENSTRA & KIMM ENGINEERING SERVICES....................16242.90 CAPITAL ONE Tax Preparation WIRE CUTTERS/CANDY/CRAFT 416 S. Buchanan St SUPPLIES.........................112.53 641-259-3065 MON/FRI 1-5pm CENTER POINT Business & Tax Consulting BOOKS..............................146.22 TUES/THURS 4-8pm JOANN HASSELMAN Hours: Mon., Wed & Bookkeeping WED 9-11am/1-5pm SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT.............81.03 Fri: 12pm to 5pm, SAT 9am-Noon FIRST NAT'L BANK OF OMAHA Payroll Services Tues. 10am-5pm SECURITY CAMERA/BOOKS/IAWEA Thurs: 10am-6pm EVENTFEES...................1972.95 413 S Jasper Monroe, IA LEIGHTON STATE BANK Saturday: 9am-12pm 641-259-3241 BOND INTEREST...........3941.00 LEIGHTON STATE BANK www.jmf-accounting.com BOND INTEREST...........3329.17 AFLAC INSURANCE.......................28.56 TRIONFO INSURANCE.......................80.98 MEDIA COMMin 10x48 Max 10x24 INTERNET........................249.99 Concrete Floors SCRAP METAL • APPLIANCES • BATTERIES TRUE NORTH 259-2523 INSURANCE3.....................72.40 • JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS 1-800-549-0556 IA RURAL WATER ASSOC Inside/Outside Storage TOP $$ PAID • CALL FOR PRICING INSURANCE.......................54.13 THE HARTFORD • Easy • Concrete ROLL OFF BOX SERVICE AVAILABLE INSURANCE.......................78.91 Floors Accessibility TOTAL NOVEMBER Just South of I-80 on HWY 14 • Newton, IA 50208 EXPENSES:................317475.69 (641) 792-8854 or 1-800-252-2886 • Elect. & Lights • Overhead TOTAL NOVEMBER Doors www.carcountryiowa.com Each Stall REVENUES:...............180127.92 TOTAL EXPENSES: • Security • Fenced in GENERAL.....................64061.93 Lighting area for ROAD USE....................14657.98 outside SM-NE3386031-0401 SPECIAL REVENUE.....10910.38 storage CAPITAL PROJECT....156290.52 ENTERPRISE...............60667.11 FIDUCIARY3.....................617.60 DEBT SERVICE..............7270.17 TOTAL:.......................317475.69 TOTAL REVENUES: GENERAL.....................63566.32 ROAD USE....................23404.28 SPECIAL REVENUE.....15340.88 CAPITAL PROJECT........2466.90 ENTERPRISE...............60291.77 Septic FIDUCIARY11019.30 Prices you can AFFORD Quality you can TRUST Cleaning & DEBT SERVICE..............4038.47 TOTAL:.......................180127.92 Service you DESERVE Service Dec. 18 1607 1st Ave E • Newton • 641-841-2134 • Mon-Fri 7 to 5 • Sat 8 to 12
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