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Family sees outpouring of support for Colfax 19-year-old at memorial bull riding

‘They won it for Ty’

Anthony Victor Reyes Staff Writer

COLFAX – Saturday afternoon, 10-year-old Tate Carlson sat on one of the gate panels of the bull riding arena at the Jasper County Fairgrounds.

Donning his brother’s cross necklace and one of his cowboy hats, the young horse rider gazed into the bull riding arena – remembering the countless memories of when his older brother, Ty, would saddle up and conquer a bucking bull, living life eight seconds at a time.

“I loved watching Ty ... It was pretty amazing (to see him ride a bull). It’s sad when he

breaks bones. I really can’t describe it, but it was amazing,” Tate said. “Oh heck, I loved to ride with him ... (He taught me to) hold on tight, keep your hand in the air, keep your head down.”

Hundreds of people remembered the 19-year-old Saturday at his memorial bull riding competition at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax.

From the overfilled stands to the overwhelming amount of sponsors and bull riders who wanted to be a part of the memorial, the event organizers said one thing was certain – Ty Carlson was deeply loved by everyone who

had the privilege of knowing of him.

“I have been blown away by the support, the back-up, everything,” Dalton Breckenridge, who organized the dedication, said. “I am truly still amazed at the amount of people who wanted to sponsor the event, who wanted to volunteer at the event, the donations at the event, the backing from the whole community, and Ty’s friends and family showing love. It brings tears to my eyes.”

Hours after winning the Maxwell Old Settlers Rodeo bull riding competition Aug. 5, Ty CARLSON | See Page 10

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A bull rider gets bucked Saturday in memory of the late Ty Carlson during his memorial bull riding at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. The event organizers said the top three contestants donated their winnings to the family.

Mayor, three city council seats on the ballot in November

Police obtain pound of meth, $16K in high-speed chase Arrest still pending in case Mike Mendenhall News Editor

PRAIRIE CITY — Prairie City Police confiscated more than a pound of methamphetamine and approximately $16,000 in cash from a vehicle involved in a high speed chase Aug. 24 on Highway 163.

According to a police report, the white

Dodge Durango SUV was found wrecked at 9:30 p.m. in a Colfax driveway in the 700 block of South Boise Street, approximately one hour after a Prairie City police officer lost visual of the vehicle on the gravel at West 124th Street between the two towns.

Witnesses said the driver of the SUV fled into a nearby wooded area following the crash. Police are not releasing the identity of the suspect, and as of Friday, no arrests CHASE | See Page 2

Park Run for Fun

Filing deadline is Sept. 21

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The filing period for the Nov. 7 city council elections is underway in Prairie City and other communities around Iowa.

Three city council seats will be on the ballot in November including spots currently held by councilmen Lyle Burkett and Dan Downey and councilwoman Andrea Engle. Mayor Chad Alleger will also be up for re-election. The filing deadline to run is 5 p.m. Sept. 21.

Ministerial Association planning first all-citizen 5K Mike Mendenhall News Editor

Imagine a world where, if for just one day, an entire city put down their X-Box controllers, smartphones and iPads and came together to promote health, happiness and community.

Mafuta This is the vision of a new all-community 5K run/walk organized by the Prairie City Ministe-

Alleger

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The Prairie City Ministerial Association is organizing a recurring 5K beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday to promote health, happiness and community.

rial Association. The inaugural Prairie City Park Run is set for 7 a.m. Saturday at the Prairie City Recreational Complex.

The idea was inspired from community 5K run/

walks in Johannesburg, South Africa, which Prairie City United Methodist Church Pastor Willy Mafuta witnessed during a recent RUN | See Page 2

Mike Mendenhall News Editor

Prairie City’s Nov. 7 city council elections are quickly approaching, and in 2017 Prairie City voters will have three council and the mayoral seat to

Engle

Downey

consider when heading to the polls.

Councilwoman Andrea Engle and councilmen Dan Downey and Lyle Burkett are all approaching the end of their first, four-year terms.

Mayor Chad Al-

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Burkett

leger is also up for re-election, completing his second, two-year term.

According officials at Prairie City City Hall, no candidate has officially filed paperwork to run for ELECTION | See Page 10

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Jennings farm recognized during Iowa State Fair Iowa Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau celebrates families that have owned a farm for 100 years DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the State Fair again this year. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in the case of Century Farms and 150 years or more for a Heritage Farm.

This year 354 Century Farms were recognized, including the farm owned by William Jennings of Prairie City.

“The Century and Heritage Farm awards ceremony is one of my favorite days of the year. It is a tremendous celebration of the families who have cared for the land and raised the crops and livestock that helped build our state and feed the world. To own a farm for 100 or 150 years is a testament to the values of land stewardship, hard work, patience, dedica-

News Academic Achievement

Des Moines Area Community College Prairie City students named to the summer semester dean’s list at DMACC include Cindy Garrison, Alexis Kain and Austin McGee. Also named to the dean’s list were Hayley Konek and Timothy Whelan, both of Monroe.

More than 750 students graduated from the summer semester from Des Moines Area Community College and include Anthony Greene of Prairie City; Jessica Reha, Makenlee Wilkerson and Logan Littrell of Runnells; and Jennafer Uitermarkt of Monroe.

Monroe students eligible for the summer semester president’s list at DMACC include Payge Edwards, Tyler Kolker and Jennafer Uitermarkt.

Miller claims Reserve Sweepstakes in foods

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized the Jennings family of Prairie City as a Century Farm, along with Joe Heinrich, vice president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion Thursday, Aug. 17 during the Iowa State Fair.

tion and perseverance that are found in Iowa’s farm families,” Northey said.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture

Chase Continued from Page 1 have been made in the case.

Eight charges are expected in the case ranging from possession of a controlled substance to eluding, a class D felony.

The Prairie City Police Department said the incident is thought to be linked to a larger auto theft investigation underway by Iowa State Patrol. During the course of the Aug. 24 investigation, police discovered the

Run Continued from Page 1 five-week pastoral exchange trip.

He saw people of different races and backgrounds coming together from all areas of the city for a simple run. Mafuta said it helps foster community and allows everyone to get know their neighbor.

He and the other pastors of the Ministerial Association hope this model will also be a hit with the people of Prai-

and Land Stewardship has partnered with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation since 1976 to recognize families that have owned and worked

SUV was reported stolen from Deery Brothers in Pleasant Hill.

The incident began at 8:25 p.m. when the driver was spotted traveling 77 mph in a 65 mph zone westbound on Highway 163. The driver attempted to evade police by turning onto West 116th Street in Prairie City, reaching speeds of 80 mph on the rural gravel roads. The driver reportedly ran a stop sign during the chase.

Police said the combination of gravel dust and lack of sunlight caused the officer to lose sight of

rie City.

“Every week, in a different part of town, they’d get together and do the 5K,” Mafuta said. “Different people, different walks of life just get together. It’s very, very successful.”

The route will take walkers and runners on a near circumference of the town.

The pastors stress no church affiliation is required. Dogs and strollers are welcome.

The run has no registration fee, no runner/walker numbers, only the conversation of the walker/runner moving

a farm for 100 years or more. Including this year’s recipients, more than 19,000 farms from across the state have been recognized.

the SUV during the pursuit.

Other items found in the vehicle include smoking pipes and unspecified drug paraphernalia.

According to police, the street value of the methamphetamine collected is approximately $150,000.

The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force, the Colfax Police Department and Iowa State Patrol also assisted Prairie City Police in the incident.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@myprairiecitynews.com

to your side, the sights of Prairie City and the health and happiness which comes with good exercise.

“Church people or not a church person, if you live in town and you’re ready to get some exercise, get up, come join us and be healthy. That’s the whole point,” he said.

Prairie City already has a rich tradition in competitive running, with events like the annual CIARAD 5K and 10K run/walk. But the 5k run/walks in general are becoming a global trend, Mafuta said. The event in

For Barb Miller of Prairie City, the 2017 Iowa State Fair was nothing if not a success.

Miller placed in more than a dozen entries with her arts and crafts and food submissions.

She placed first with her Christmas decoration in Arts & Crafts.

In Foods — cooking with lard she received first place for zucchini bread; second place for fruit bread (banana); second place in biscuits; second place in muffins; second place for her nut bread; third place

in chocolate chip cookies; and third place for pumpkin cookies.

In the Iowa Quick Breads division she placed first in apricot bread; received first place for cheese bread; first place in muffins; first place for her pumpkin bread with dates; second place for fruit muffins; second place for rhubarb bread; second place in banana bread; second place in nut bread; and third place for veg bread.

Miller also received Reserve Sweepstakes in the foods division.

JCHS Cemetery Walk

Join the Jasper County Historical Society for this fall’s cemetery walk from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Newton Union Cemetery, 1601 W. Fourth St. N. Students from Newton High School’s Speech Department will be dressed in period attire to tell about the lives of six prominent men and women from Jasper County — three educators, a Maytag inventor, a sportsman-screenplay writer and a children’s book author.

Before the walk you can meet the new museum director and learn about the cemetery’s history.

Homemade refreshments available, free-will donation requested. Tickets are $6, kids 5 and under are free. Proceeds are divided between the JCHS and the NHS Speech Department.

Johannesburg highlights the city’s diversity.

“It’s really a sample of South Africa when you see different races joining the race,” he said.

If the event is successful, Mafuta said the run will become a bi-monthly event until the Iowa winter no longer allows. In Johannesburg, the 5K is scheduled weekly. Ministerial Association planners said this frequency would be their ultimate goal for the Park Run. Organizers said those who want to improve their

5K run time are welcome to kick it into high gear, those who want to walk with their family, neighbors or fourlegged friends are also encouraged to do so. The event is centered around meeting each other and strengthening Prairie City’s sense of community.

“The whole idea is, whatever you feel comfortable doing, come over, join us, enjoy life and be happy,” Mafuta said.

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Get to know PCM’s new teachers New Mustang teachers, administrator complete first week Prairie City News

As the school year begins, the Prairie City News profiles the new instructors joining the PCM Community School District. The 2017-18 school year will see five new teachers and a new middle school principal join the PCM staff.

Ty Weatherman Ty Weatherman will serve as the new principal and activities director of PCM Middle School. The 37-year-old, originally from Denison, most recently taught special education at in the Southeast Polk Community School District.

He earned a BA in physical education from Northwest Missouri State University and a master’s in education with an emphasis on special education/Strat II BD/LD from Morningside College. Weatherman also earned a specialist certification in education leadership from Drake University.

His professional experience includes seven years in teaching at Des Moines Public Schools, two years as a baseball coach at Hoover High School and two years at SEP and two years coaching basketball at SEP. “I was attracted to PCM schools desire to excel in high quality teaching and learning, as well as having amazing support in their activities,” Weatherman said. “I like that PCM is a close-knit community that has high expectations for all involved.

My goals for the school year are to build meaningful relationships with students, staff and people in the community.

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More than a dozen new teachers, a principal and other staff members will be greeting PCM students at the start of the 2017-18 school year this week. They joined current PCM employees on Aug. 24 for an all PCM staff luncheon at the high school in Monroe. Pictured: front row, Chloe McCartney, Brooke Grett, Christine Nicoll, Amy Cooper, Ashley Van Wyngarden, Christy Jones and Becky Daniels. Back row: Ty Weatherman, Anthony Wojtysiak, Louis Dupuis, Mallory Vander Linden, Judy Woody, Katie Vander Lune, and Tucker Gilbert.

My hope is to take the momentum that was generated from last year and continue to help build on the successes and help guide our teachers and students into a positive and meaningful school year.”

Brooke Grett Brooke Grett is PCM High School’s new English/language arts and Newspaper/Yearbook advisor. The 28-year-old from Panora recently returned to Iowa from Colorado with her husband and two children. She’s an Iowa State University graduate with a BA in English education and endorsement in speech/ theatre and reading.

Grett is in her sixth year of teaching. Her previous teaching experience includes two years at Panorama High School and three years teaching in Colorado.

“My family and I moved to the area, and I have heard great things about this school,” Grett said. “The staff at PCM is so great and were very

welcoming. I know this is going to be a great place to work. My gals are to inspire my students to appreciate a new level of reading and writing. I also am excited to advise students to create an awesome year book, as well as news publication.”

Anthony Wojtysiak Anthony Wojtysiak will be teaching mathematics at PCM High School. Born and raised in the Duluth, Minn., region, Wojtysiak lives in the small town of Wrenshall.

“We had a very small school, so the entire k-12 population fit into one building,” he said.

He was high school valedictorian and began his college career at The College of Saint Scholastica. Wojtysiak did his teaching practicum in the Duluth region at both the middle and high school levels. He has experience instructing Upward Bound and Upward Bound math and science programs in Du-

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“PCM felt like a fun environment even during the rigors of an interview. It felt familiar to the school that I grew up in and that made me feel comfortable,” Wojtysiak said. “My hopes and goals for the year are all my students pass their classes, that I pass my evaluations and I continue working with the PCM staff and students.”

Chloe McCartney Chloe McCartney will be PCM’s new 6-12 vocal music director for the 2017-18 school year. The 25-year-old from Knierim, population 50 west of Fort Dodge, graduated from Manson Northwest Webster High School.

She attended Iowa Central Community College, eventually graduating from Drake University.

Her second year in teaching, McCartney was previously the 5-12 vocal music instructor at Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Schools in north-

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“I went to a 2A high school, and my first year of teacher was at a 2A high school. I love the opportunities that small schools give students,” she said. “(Students) have the opportunity o be in every sport while still being able to participate in music ensembles, FFA, and a multitude of clubs. I really enjoyed my time as a student and as a teacher at small schools, and PCM was a place I knew I would want to be. I hope to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. I hope that we can work together to build the vocal music department into a strong and successful program for years to come.”

Amy Cooper Amy Cooper will serve as the new elementary special education teacher at Monroe Elementary. Originally from Newton, Cooper has lived in Reasnor for the last 19 years. She graduated from Newton

Senior High School and earned her BA in elementary education from William Penn University. Cooper is currently completing her masters degree through Morningside College.

“The community involvement is amazing (at PCM),” she said.

“PCM has wonderful families and students. I have had three children graduate from PCM High School and have two currently enrolled in the district. I hope to have an amazing year and make a positive impact on my students.”

Katie VandeLune Katie VandeLune is the new kindergarten teacher at Monroe Elementary for the 2017-18 school year. She and her husband Bret are both graduates of Southeast Polk High School, class of 1994. VandeLune received her BA degree in early childhood/elementary education with a reading endorsement from the University of Northern Iowa in 1998.

She taught at SEP for three years before beginning her family.

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“I’m excited to be teaching full time again and look forward to a great year of learning,” VandeLune said.

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A side of cheese dip with your marriage proposal?

Editor’s note: This column originally published Feb. 17, 2017 There is nothing like a soft pretzel. It’s salty, provides instant warmth as it hits the tongue and can be dipped in cheese sauce.

It can also be a catalyst for the most important Mike decision you’ve Mendenhall ever made in News Editor your life.

There’s no better place than a pretzel line to decide, together with your partner, to spend the rest of your lives with each other. Shortly after Christmas, that’s exactly what Betsy and I did. While she was deciding between a full pretzel or a cup of pretzel bites, and while I determined whether I should get cheese or marinara dipping sauce, we looked at each other. After

five years together, it was the pretzel line at the mall where we asked each other if we wanted to get married.

The soft pretzel has definitely moved to the top bracket in my Olympiad of comfort foods.

It was the happiest moment of my life — in or outside of a mall. It’s actually fitting we decided together and at Jordan Creek. We’re both self-described mall rats, sometimes running to Jordan Creek — empty pockets in toe — as a refuge after a long workday.

Deciding together was also simple. Those who know us best, would likely not define Bets and me as traditionalists.

We’ve always done things our way on our time, and our wedding will also be truly “us.”

For some, Jan. 20 was either a day of national celebration or national mourning — depending on your polit-

ical persuasion. But for us, it was not Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day — it was the day we announced to the Facebook world our wedding plans.

Our families had plenty of prior notice through phone calls and in-person visits, but for friends who don’t see us every day, we decided to make a fun, somewhat rambling, Facebook monologue about our engagement — pretzel story included. Bets and I decided to make things easier on everyone and get married on a boat.

Our first vacation as a pair was on a small barrier island off Florida’s gulf coast known as Cayo Costa State Park. We pack light and camp rough on the island, but it’s hard to beat a cheap beachfront vacation with only 20 other people on the entire barrier island.

On our last trip to the little-known vacation spot, the

Tropic Star ship boat captain told the story of his occasional ventures into wedding officiating with passengers. Most are on the ocean en route to Cayo Costa. Betsy and I thought this was very Jim and Pam (“The Office” reference for any non-Michael Scott-ers audience), and we were onboard with the idea.

So in May, we will board the Tropic Star at Jug Creek Marina in Bokeelia, Fla. When we hop off at the Cayo Costa dock, we’ll be married.

Our family will celebrate with us in August in the lead up to — what else — multiple trips to the Iowa State Fair.

But, a little bit of tradition can’t hurt. About three years ago when Betsy and I first discussed getting married, I was told specifically there was no need for a diamond. She didn’t need a giant rock or a proposal. But I bent that rule just a bit to keep an heirloom

So Anyway...

Will people ever understand the difference between your and you’re or there, they’re and theirs?

I need a toaster at the office, then I could fix a bagel.

Hmmm. I’ve never had a single voicemail on my phone.

Wonder if it works.

Wow, I sure work up a lot of obituaries for people younger than me! I wonder if anyone will show up at my funeral.

I could sure use a nap.

Ivan is a unique name for a baby these days.

I should be due for an eye appointment this month. I’m getting contacts again.

I need to bring a box of Kleenex to work.

Wonder what the kids are doing.

I can’t wait for the new seasons of “The Middle” and “The Goldbergs” to start.

I need to start Christmas shopping.

Smock tops.

I wonder whatever happened to the girl that played Holly on the original “Land of the Lost” series.

I need a couple of 3-way light bulbs at home.

I hope this isn’t a brain an-

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eurysm.

I think I’ll fry up zucchini for dinner tonight. Maybe minute steak and baked potatoes?

I wonder how many fish are actually still in the pond.

I wish wallpaper was easier to remove.

Some people need to learn better phone skills. Geesh!

I still want some Panera Bread green tea.

I wonder if life was as fun for girls at Catholic school as the old movies make it out to be. Or was it just when Hayley Mills attended?

I need to get some mums.

What could I invent that would make millions?

The spontaneous hayrack ride Sunday was fun.

I’m not so sure I’m a fan of Windows 10.

This is probably the longest I’ve gone without getting a nail in my tire.

I wonder if Bobby Sherman is still alive.

I thought making a list would be interesting, but what I actually discovered is I need to learn to focus better. It’s only 9:30 a.m.

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Empty Nest

“Everything in these two rows of tables, fifty cents,” I told the darkskinned couple as they m o v e d s l o w ly down the aisle, stopping occasionCurt Swarm ally to Guest Columnist pick up an item and inspect it, an old-style eggbeater, a slightly used George Foreman grill, complete with instructions.

I had joined the throng of “garage sellers” who blossom during Old Threshers in Mt. Pleasant, deluging the landscape with hawkers (including every road leading into Mt. Pleasant), selling everything from pots and pans to rusty old tractors. Only I was “justified” in holding my garage sale. When Ginnie and I got married going-on two years ago, we merged two

Turtle Island

households. We’d both had hurry-up garage sales at the time, but there was still a lot of stuff left over that I had shoved into the barn and let the mice have their way with. Since I’m wanting to get a bucket-calf in the spring, I needed to make room.

Everything had to go, and fast. I priced the stuff for a quick sale, so that I wouldn’t have to handle it again, or haul it to the Quarter-Maybe-More store. A lot of the items I had paid good money for, like an antique ballot box— bye bye, only $2.

The man stopped and fingered a black iron trivet in the shape of a turtle. There were two of them—a mamma and baby turtle, or maybe a papa and baby.

I knew what he was thinking, “Fifty cents each, or 50 cents total?”

Before he could ask, I volunteered, “They go together, fifty cents total.”

He reached in his pocket for change.

“You know where Turtle Island is?” he asked.

I thought for a moment. I had heard the term somewhere. “Uh, Wisconsin?” I ventured.

He harrumphed, “Turtle Island is North America.”

“That’s right. Now I remember.” Then it came to me. The couple was not Hispanic like I had assumed. They were Native American.

He launched into the story using a lot of hand gestures. “Sky Woman fell down to earth when it was covered with water. Different animals tried to swim to the bottom of the ocean to bring back enough dirt to create land. The muskrat was able to gather dirt and put it on the back of a turtle. The turtle grew into North America. That’s why North America is called Turtle Island. Some say it resembles a turtle.”

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This & That

It’s just a thought Editor’s note: This column originally published Sept. 17, 2015 So as I was driving to work this morning, I actually paid attention to myself. I know that sounds odd, but as I was going Dana King through my daiEditorial ly rundown in my Assistant head, I realized just how many things spontaneously slipped in there.

I decided just for one day, I’d try to remember to note all those random thoughts I have as my day progressed. Here we go...

Why is that idiot driving in the passing lane when she’s not passing a soul?

Meatloaf is really an under-appreciated dish.

I hope hubby give his eyes a chance to adjust to his new bifocals.

I think I need to refill my flour and sugar canisters in the camper.

My shirt sure smells good.

I’m thirsty for Panera Bread’s green iced tea.

These stupid recorded telemarketers!

in the family.

After my Grandma Chelleen passed away last year, she left a World War I-era engagement ring to my mom. It was given to my great-grandma Gabbert between 1915 and 1917 by a man who died on his way to the war in Europe. She kept it and passed it down. My mother gave it to me. She told me she could wear it for 20 years and pass it on, but she knew it would make Betsy and me very happy.

So, while on the kitchen floor playing with our dog before bed, I told Betsy I had something to show her. I took the green-velvet covered box, which I’d been hiding for three weeks, out of my coat pocket. I told her the ring’s story and, for a moment, we could both smell soft pretzels.

My phone beeped.

My old phone had crapped out and I had just gotten a new one.

I was still getting used to it.

He shook his head in disgust, “That gadget gonna save your bacon when you’re up to your neck in water?”

I must have looked puzzled.

“Ask the folks in Texas. Phones went dead after 24 hours.

Couldn’t charge’m.

Most rainfall ever in the United States.”

He really emphasized the word, “ever.”

I shook my head in agreement.

“It’s only the beginning, white boy.

Man has polluted the environment until She cries out for help.”

After they left I checked my phone for the average elevation of Iowa. It’s 1,100 feet.

Illinois is 800. Illinois will go first.

Contact Curt Swarm at curtswarm@yahoo.com

With a teacher in the family, our household typically goes through a bit of a transition around this time of the year.

M y wife is a fourth Troy Hyde g r a d e Sports Writer teacher in the Newton district.

Like some teachers, she spends her summers home with the family.

It’s easier on me during that time because I can work late at night in my job and sleep in some the next morning. When school starts, I am still up late working but my 4-yearold daughter now needs me to get up and get her where she needs to be.

Aubrey and I are off to a good start.

She hasn’t been late anywhere, and we are dealing with mom’s first few weeks back at work.

Aubrey started her second year of preschool. She loves school, which is a good thing. Does this ever stop? Hopefully she can deal with school all of her life. Not having her to complain about that is not too bad right now.

I am not the only one who is adjusting. Aubrey asks me at noon every day when mom is going to be home. Every day my answer is, “well kiddo, we have to nap first. Then maybe she’ll be home when we wake up.”

And yes, I do take naps. Almost every day. Don’t judge me.

If there is a positive about the daughter going back to school and not seeing her as much, it’s that I get to get back on track with my fitness and exercise.

The goal this entire

school year will be to get to Anytime Fitness the three days she is in school and then find another one or two days to get there.

The new Anytime Fitness opens early next month. I am stoked to get into the new building. One of my passions has always been exercise and fitness. The past few years I have gotten away from that. It’s time to get back to it.

I want to get back to 2012 Troy when I was running half marathons in under two hours.

I even have Aubrey excited. Every day she wants to drive by where daddy will go work out at. She even wants me to take her into the building when it’s completed.

The PCM football team earned a forfeit win this past week.

Montezuma decided it wasn’t healthy enough to play the Mustangs in Monroe.

If the Braves have injuries, I get it. A Class A school is already at a disadvantage against a 2A program when healthy. A non-healthy Class A school has an even tougher time.

Neither school included the other when giving the state five preferred non-district opponents. So this game not working out isn’t too surprising.

The only issue I have with it is Montezuma didn’t let PCM know until Thursday. That means the Mustangs spent an entire week putting a game plan together for nothing.

It’s an unfortunate situation for the Mustangs. They now only have three home games. And football gates often lead the way when it comes to funding the athletic departments.

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Prairie City Rocks!

The Prairie City Public Library is hosting a Kindness Rocks Project event at the Farmers Market Thursday at Garden Square.

The Kindness Rocks Project has two goals: 1. Inspire others through randomly placed rocks along the way; 2. Recruit every person who stumbles upon it to join in the pursuit of inspiring others through random acts of kindness.

Library staff and volunteers will have rocks prepared to be painted, as well as all the supplies

Observing nature is fun. It can also serve a greater purpose. Nature’s Notebook is a national, online program where amateur and professional naturalists regularly record observations of plants and animals to generate long-term data sets used for scientific discovery and decision-making. Phenology is the timing of seasonal changes in plants and animals each year.

Life cycle events such as flowering, emergence of insects, and migration of birds are related to weather and climate as well as day length. Observations of phenology made over many years help sci-

Community Calendar Send your event to news@myprairiecitynews.com or call 515-994-2349.

THURSDAY • Prairie City Farmers’ Market, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 12 at Garden Square Park.

SATURDAY • PCM Clothing Closet, 801 W. Second St., is open from 9 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month.

necessary to paint them.

To learn more about the Kind-

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entists, land managers and decision makers by providing valuable information.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is par-

ticipating in Nature’s Notebook and is looking for volunteers. An information session will be from oon to 3 p.m. Saturday, with a

Bison and Elk Walk and Talk

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Come to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to take a guided hike along the half-mile Overlook Trail. Learn about our national mammal, the American Bison, as well as the majestic elk.

Learn more about their histories, uses, management and recovery, while having the opportunity to observe the herds. Maybe even see some of the eleven calves born on the refuge this spring. To register or for more information, call 515-994-3400 or email Doreen_vanryswyk@ fws.gov.

The 87th annual Percy Fair was another success.

With close to 200 people in attendance, it proved that even a little rain can’t keep people away from the World’s Largest Fair - The Percy Fair. A church service with a remembrance balloon release kicked off the festivities followed by kids games, pony rides and lunch served by the PCM junior class.

The music program was led

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potluck and discussion about the program and what you can do to help. Requirements to participate in Nature’s Notebook are the ability to learn to identify a few species of plants and animals (training will be provided before next spring), to visit the refuge several times during the year to make observations and to record observations on paper and submit the data to refuge staff.

Bring a dish to share for the potluck. Questions will be answered at the information session. For more information contact Karen at karen_vistesparkman@fws.gov or 515994-3400.

Pryke withdraws from DMACC board election Jennifer Pryke has withdrawn from the race for District 5 Des Moines Area Community College Trustee, although her name will still be on the Sept. 12 ballot. Pryke, a special education teacher at Lynnville-Sully for 11 years, said she feels it is important to have a District 5 DMACC Representative who resides outside the Des Moines Metro area. The majority of the DMACC District 5 Schools are outside the Des Moines Metro area and she believes that we need our representative to live in the more rural areas and understand our needs.

MONDAY •PCM Clothing Closet, 801 W. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first, second and third Monday of the month.

• TOPS 1025 meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday at the Family Life Center for weigh-in, with meeting to follow. Call 515-994-2200 for information.

WEDNESDAY • PCM Clothing Closet, 801 W. Second St., is open from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

THURSDAY • Prairie City Farmers’ Market, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 12 at Garden Square Park.

• Prairie City Lions meet at 6 p.m., the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Stampede in Prairie City. Call 515-994-2758 for information.

Event Briefs Blood drive Saturday LifeServe Blood Center is in the middle of a blood shortage and needs your help.

By bringing a friend or family member along to give blood with you at an upcoming blood drive, you can positively affect local hospital patients and their families. One blood donation can save the lives of three people. By recruiting someone to donate with you, you’ve doubled your impact to six lives.

Prairie City and Monroe Communities Blood Drive will be from 7:15 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 407 N. Monroe St. Sign up to save a life today online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.

Diamond Trail Alumni and Friends to meet Sunday The Diamond Trail Alumni and Friends — any one from the community that supports the FFA — will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday at the PCM Outdoor Classroom in Monroe. Contact Matt Dop at 641521-1323 if you have questions.

Prairie City event dates Prairie City’s Citywide Garage Sale is Saturday, Sept. 16.

Scrap Metal and Appliance Drop Off is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 23 at the water tower.

Curbside Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14

87th annual Percy Fair recap

by The Percy Three (Dennis Kain, Bob Slings and Marla Rigby). After the program, the kids and adults competed in the Percy Olympics. Fun was had by all in attendance.

Percy Olympics results Kids Races: Boys 4 & Under — 1.

Shawn Cabbage, 2. Jace Grier, 3. John Kuecker Girls 4 and under — 1.

Emma Reha, 2. Mazie Martin

Boys 6 and under — 1.

Colton Hall, 2. Barrett Wilson, 3. Cooper Burns Girls 6 and under — 1.

Lily Birkenholtz, 2. Emery Caquelin, 3. Emma Reha Boys 9 and under — 1.

Wade Uitermarkt, 2. Walker Reha, 3. Aiden Kuecker Girls 9 and under — 1.

Gretchen Uitermarkt, 2.

Kenna Grier, 3. Ila Keuning Boys 13 and under — 1.

Walker Reha, 2. Tyler Uiter-

markt, 3. Finn Wilson Girls Open — 1. Kenna Grier, 2. Gretchen Uitermarkt, 3. Lily Birkenholtz Boys Open — 1. Jay Keuning, 2. Walker Reha, 3.

Wade Uitermarkt 50 pound Weight Throw — 1. Luke Wilson, 2. Grant Burns, 3. Jesse Birkenholtz Slipper Kick — 1. Betsy Keucker, 2. Ila Keuning, 3.

Shelda Birkenholtz Egg Toss — 1. Jay Keun-

ing and Bret Grier, 2. Grant and Jason Uitermarkt, 2.

Jenna Uitermarkt and Jack Rosendal Percy Golf — 1. Grant Burns Free Throw Contest Kids — 1. Kenna Grier and Austin Burns Adults — 1. Wayne Burns and Bret Grier Homerun Derby Kids — 1. Austin Burns Adult — 1. Ryan Martin

Area Worship Services PRAIRIE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 706 W. McMurray St. 515-994-2354 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages PLEASANT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 151 60th Ave., Prairie City 515-994-2354 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

PRAIRIE CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Max Wagaman 207 W. Fifth St. 515-994-2561 Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Refreshments 10 a.m. Worship Service PRAIRIE CITY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Timothy Peter Corner of S6G/F70W (five miles south of Prairie City on S6G) 515-994-2940 prairiecitycob.org

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service/ Children’s Church, nursery provided PRAIRIE CITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Matthew McClure 608 E. Sixth St. 515-994-2184 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Coffee Break Bible Study at Natelborg’s 7 p.m. Cadets and Gems Thursday

9:30 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study, nursery provided FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 300 E. Fifth St. 515-994-2250 www.reformedchurchprairiecity. com Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:50 a.m. Sunday School Monday Second Tuesday of month 7 p.m. Harmony Bible Study Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Faith & Mission Bible Study GRACE ALIVE Pastor Jason Burns

515-994-2135 Sunday 9 to 10 a.m. Bible Hour for all ages, nursery available 10 to 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Worship, nursery & Jr. Church available Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. S’mores (youth group) - Jr. High & High School CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH Pastor James Miller 421 S. Second Ave. W., Newton 641-521-9294 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time

10 a.m. Worship Tuesday 10 a.m. Bible Study First Sunday of month lunch is served at noon HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Matt Stuva, Pastor 126 E. Howard, Colfax 515-674-3700 Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Evening Services Wednesday 6 p.m. Bible Study

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PCM juniors Avery Stock (11) and Sloan Hjortshoj (12) block an attack shot at the net during action at the Newton tournament earlier this season. Also pictured is senior setter Madison Foster (16) and PCM volleyball coach Alex Samson, top right. The Mustangs are 5-8 this season.

Mustang netters down Des Moines North

By Troy Hyde Sports Writer DES MOINES — Powered by 33 aces, the PCM volleyball team defeated Des Moines North after dropping the first set Aug. 31 night on the road.

The Mustangs rallied from an early hole to win 15-25, 25-17, 25-10, 25-11.

“One of our key hitters, Maddie Samson, was out sick so I knew it might take some time to adjust to the new lineups, but I was confident,” PCM coach Alex Samson said. “We lost the first game due to our own errors, too many missed serves and silly mistakes.”

Junior Sloan Hjortshoj had a career-high 10 kills to lead the hitters. Senior Madison Foster chipped in 17 assists, six kills and 11 aces and senior Kenzie Johnson served up 12 aces and had four kills.

Junior Avery Stock and freshman Jacki Vos both had six kills. Stock also had four aces. Senior Olivia Lippman had nine digs and three aces.

The Mustangs were 69-of-87 in serves.

Foster was 24-of-26 and Johnson was 20of-22.

Johnson finished set four with eight straight serves, including six aces.

Hjortshoj finished strong, converting all five of her attempts into kills in the final set.

“After losing the first set, the girls turned it around to win the next three to win the match,” coach Samson said. “After the first game, we cleaned it up and didn’t give away as many points.”

PCM plays Roland-Story at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 7 in Story City.

Mustangs go 0-5 at BCLUW tournament CONRAD — The PCM volleyball team struggled during action at the BCLUW tournament on Sept. 2.

The Mustangs lost all five of their

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PCM senior Kenzie Johnson sends a serve over the net during a tournament earlier this season in Newton. The Mustangs defeated Des Moines North on Aug. 31 and then lost five matches at the BCLUW tournament on Sept. 2.

matches by straight sets and placed sixth in the six-team tournament.

“The tournament was full of great teams that play really fast paced volleyball,” Coach Samson said. “We just had not seen that speed of volleyball yet. We held our own during most of the matches, but just couldn’t finish it for the win.”

PCM (5-8) opened with a 21-13, 21-9 loss to Benton and then dropped a 21-13,

21-11 loss to Hudson.

In a battle between two Heart of Iowa Conference teams, North Polk down the Mustangs 21-10, 21-1.

South Tama County and host BCLUW also swept the Mustangs. STC won 2112, 21-17 and BCLUW claimed a 21-15, 21-11 victory.

“I saw a lot of progress and improvement throughout the day and now we know that we can play at that level as well,” Coach Samson said. “The girls learned that we must work together as a team and trust one another in order to play at a higher level.”

Against BCLUW, junior Maddie Samson had four kills, senior Madison Foster collected two kills and four assists and senior Olivia Lippman chipped in four digs. The Mustangs were 19-of-24 in serves.

In the loss to Hudson, Foster had five kills and six assists, senior Kenzie Johnson had eight digs and Lippman totaled six digs. PCM was 23-of-24 in serves, led by Johnson’s 9-of-9 performance.

Samson had five kills in the loss to South Tama. Foster dished out seven assists and tallied two kills and Lippman collected four digs. The Mustangs were 27-of-31 in serves.

In the loss to Benton, the Mustangs did not record a kill. The team had eight total digs, led by two each from Johnson, Lippman and Samson. PCM was 15-of18 in serves.

Benton won the tournament with a 4-1 record. North Polk also finished 4-1 but finished second after a two-set loss to the Bobcats. Hudson, South Tama and BCLUW all went 3-2.

“It showed us what we need to work on for next time,” Coach Samson said.

“I look forward to facing some of these teams again later this season.”

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

September 7 High School Volleyball PCM at Roland-Story, 9th/JV 5 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m.

High School Cross County PCM at Johnston, 4:45 p.m.

September 8 High School Football PCM at Albia, 9th 4:45 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

September 11 High School Cross Country PCM at Pleasantville, 5 p.m.

High School Football PCM at Albia, JV 6 p.m.

High School Volleyball PCM at EBF, 9th 5:30 p.m.

September 14 High School Volleyball Saydel at PCM, 9th 5 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

High School Cross Country PCM at Lynnville-Sully, 4:30 p.m.

September 15 High School Football Centerville at PCM, varsity 7:30 p.m.

Mustang football earns forfeit win from Braves

By Troy Hyde Sports Writer PCM football coach Greg Bonnett was notified Aug. 31 that his Mustang t e a m would not be taking the field for their h o m e opener against MontBonnett ezuma Sept. 1.

Instead, the Braves forfeited the game to PCM, citing too many injuries as the primary reason.

The forfeit gives the Mustangs their first win without playing a game. Both teams are now 1-1.

The forfeit also takes away a home game for PCM. The Mustangs have just three more home games left this season.

PCM opens Class 2A District 6 play at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Albia.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or at thyde@newtondailynews.com.

Ives, Webb lead Mustang harriers in Pella

By Jocelyn Sheets Sports Editor PELLA — PCM’s cross country teams took to the Central College course to run 5K races in the 2017 Dutch Invitational Sept. 2. The meet was hosted by Pella High School.

The PCM girls were fourth in the small-school division with 88 points and Class 2A No. 1 Mid-Prairie won the team title with 17 points.

PCM’s boys took fifth with 98 points and top-ranked Mid-Prairie was first with 20 points.

There were two divisions — small-school and largeschool — for girls and boys.

Ives

Townley

Overall, there were 13 girls’ teams running and 15 boys’ teams at the meet. The Mustangs competed in the smallschool divisions and the results are from those divisions.

Junior Kirstin Ives set the pace for the Mustang girls.

She was 11th in 21 minutes, 46 seconds. Junior Megan

Webb

Stafford

Townley turned in a 17thplace finish in 23:19 and sophomore Klaire Jungling was 20th in 23:47.

Senior Baylee Smith ran 23rd in 24:38 followed by sophomore Sierra Foster in 34th and junior Morgan Uhlenhopp in 34th and 35th, respectively, in 26:58 and

27:07. Junior Maddy Buys was 47th in 33:31.

PCM’s boys had 17 runners in the race. The Mustangs were led by freshman Beau Webb who ran 12th in 18:56 just ahead of teammate Jason Stafford, a sophomore, at 18:59 for 13th. Seniors Brady North and Caleb Peter finished 26th and 29th, respectively, in 21:11 and 21:32.

Sophomore Cody Courtney was PCM’s No. 5 runner in the race, taking 31st. Junior Carson Clark was 33rd in 21:44 and sophomore Ayrton Brechenridge finished 36th in 21:55..

Non-scoring runners for the Mustang boys were: 37.

Brenden Vanderpool, Jr., 21:56; 38. Colton St. Pierre, Fr., 21:57; 40. Jacob Cox, So., 22:09; 43. Mason Shirk, Fr., 22:44; 50. Garin Padget, Fr., 23:09; 52. Bradley McClellan, Sr., 23:25; 57. Dylan Masterson, Fr., 24:11; 58.

Garrett Graber, Fr. 25:20; 63.

Payton Konek, Jr., 27:46; 65.

Luke Kramer, Sr., 29:25.

Overall, including the 13 girls’ teams, Mid-Prairie was first with PCM in 11th. For the boys’ overall team standings, PCM was 15th.

The Mustangs run in a meet hosted by Johnston Sept. 7.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

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PROPERTY TAXES...$13,357.28 TIF................................$3,027.44 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,777.06 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 SHELTER/BALL DIAMOND RENT...............................$250.00 MISC REVENUE..........$9,228.06 EE REIMBURSEMENTS.$218.48 PET PERMITS..................$50.00 BUILDING PERMITS......$186.00 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS........................$30.00 TOTAL......................$163,737.21 REVENUES RECEIVED - DECEMBER 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$70,051.35 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$603.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$170.23 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS.....$84.78 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$5,695.83 ROAD USE TAX.........$34,276.18 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$11,748.51 LIBRARY STATE FUNDS............ ........................................$363.10 PROPERTY TAXES...$12,928.13 TIF...................................$740.04 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,695.14 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 TRANSFER EQUP REV/TRUST.. ...................................$15,446.57 SHELTER/BALL DIAMOND RENT...............................$325.00 MISC REVENUE..........$7,012.82 EE REIMBURSEMENTS.$109.11 STATE/FED REFUND.....$401.36 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAXES..... .....................................$4,891.77 PET PERMITS..................$20.00 BUILDING PERMITS......$290.00 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS........................$26.00 TOTAL......................$186,638.92 REVENUES RECEIVED - JANUARY 2017 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$78,532.07 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$400.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$144.49 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE Interest..............................$60.55 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$7,242.41 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$11,748.51 PROPERTY TAXES.....$2,832.33 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,515.44 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 STATE OF IOWA GRANT............ .................................$100,264.39 SHELTER/BALL DIAMOND RENT...............................$650.00 LIBRARY FINES.............$104.00 MISC REVENUE..........$4,963.35 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAXES..... .....................................$1,071.70 PET PERMITS..................$25.00 BUILDING PERMITS........$90.90 FRANCHISE FEES......$1,071.45 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS......................$123.00 TOTAL......................$230,599.59 REVENUES RECEIVED - FEBRUARY 2017 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$70,006.09 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$131.03 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE Interest..............................$60.55 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$2,185.06 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$11,748.51 PROPERTY TAXES.....$1,463.86 CLERK OF COURT.........$946.26 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 STATE OF IOWA GRANT............ .................................$197,882.99 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT...............................$873.00 MISC REVENUE..........$1,130.23 EE REIMBURSEMENTS.$327.43 STATE/FED REFUND.....$327.41 PET PERMITS..................$50.00 BUILDING PERMITS. . .$1,145.95 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS........................$40.00 CEMETERY LOT SALES............. ........................................$600.00 TOTAL......................$308,678.37 REVENUES RECEIVED - MARCH 2017 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$70,006.09 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$400.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$162.83 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE Interest..............................$60.55 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ ........................................$783.28 ROAD USE TAX.........$16,557.75 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... .....................................$9,934.14 PROPERTY TAXES.....$3,979.45 CLERK OF COURT......$1,134.94 STATE OF IOWA GRANT............ ...................................$30,804.00 SHELTER/BALL DIAMOND RENT...............................$350.00 LIBRARY FINES...............$53.40 MISC REVENUE..........$2,560.67 PET PERMITS................$765.00 BUILDING PERMITS. . .$1,079.96 TOTAL......................$138,632.06 REVENUES RECEIVED - APRIL 2017 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$64,098.04 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$400.00 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS...$160.69 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$160.20 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ ...................................$11,491.51 ROAD USE TAX.........$11,767.14 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... .....................................$9,934.14 PROPERTY TAXES.$180,228.07 CLERK OF COURT......$1,433.20 STATE OF IOWA.......$54,678.53 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT...............................$780.00 MISC REVENUE........$61,553.80 SALE OF PROPERTY .$6,955.00 PET PERMITS................$440.00 BUILDING PERMITS .$23,349.00 TOTAL......................$427,429.32 REVENUES RECEIVED - MAY 2017 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$71,494.98 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$600.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$160.61 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS...$280.75 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ ........................................$439.76 ROAD USE TAX..............$617.50 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... .....................................$9,934.16 PROPERTY TAXES...$23,742.31 CLERK OF COURT......$3,152.19 STATE OF IOWA.....$121,223.00 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT...............................$570.00 MISC REVENUE........$20,770.77 PET PERMITS..................$75.00 BUILDING PERMITS. . .$2,057.00 TOTAL......................$255,118.03 REVENUES RECEIVED - JUNE 2017 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$75,585.62 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$400.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK........... ........................................$118.08 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS...$199.98 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$1,500.23 ROAD USE TAX.........$17,411.96 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$19,822.66 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$11,328.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$67,712.00 TRANSFER IN...........$81,580.00 CLERK OF COURT......$2,196.38 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT...............................$725.00 MISC REVENUE........$10,843.48 BUILDING PERMITS. . .$1,313.00 TOTAL......................$290,736.39 September 7

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Public Notices PRAIRIE CITY REVENUES 2016-2017 REVENUES RECEIVED - JULY 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$72,118.49 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$300.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK Interest............................$158.71 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS Interest... ..........................................$32.80 DEREUS/SIMPSON AMBULANCE Interest.......$89.00 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE Interest..............................$49.20 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$5,438.40 ROAD USE TAX.........$15,635.07 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$10,453.35 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$5,453.68 CLERK OF COURT......$1,094.17 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 GRANTS AMERICAN HEART ASSN-EKG.................$25,220.00 PARK – DONATIONS. .$9,317.50 POLICE – DONATION....$100.00 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT...............................$496.11 SALE OF BOOK..................$5.99 REFUNDS/REIMBURSEMENTS. ........................................$218.48 PET PERMITS..................$35.00 BUILDING PERMITS. . .$2,872.20 VENDOR APPS................$80.00 CEMETERY - LOT SALES........... .....................................$1,200.00 TOTAL......................$170,128.15 REVENUES RECEIVED - AUGUST 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$72,093.78 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$650.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK Interest............................$121.05 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS.....$50.52 DEREUS/SIMPSON AMBULANCE Interest.......$89.00 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE Interest..............................$49.20 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$5,853.87 ROAD USE TAX.........$22,975.16 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$10,453.35 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,664.57 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 AMBULANCE DONATION........... ..........................................$35.00 PARK – DONATIONS. .$5,700.60 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT...............................$650.00 JASPER CO. 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FNDN........ .....................................$1,931.23 SALE OF EQUIPMENT - CITY OF COLFAX....................$100.00 REFUNDS/REIMBURSEMENTS. ........................................$327.72 PET PERMITS..................$25.00 BUILDING PERMITS. . .$2,332.00 VENDOR APPS................$53.13 FRANCHISE FEES......$1,147.06 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS........................$30.00 CEMETERY - LOT SALES........... .....................................$1,200.00 TOTAL......................$147,292.24 REVENUES RECEIVED - SEPTEMBER 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$73,059.66 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$700.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK Interest............................$123.65 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS.....$68.08 DEREUS/SIMPSON AMBULANCE....................$89.00 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE .... ..........................................$60.55 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$3,029.01 ROAD USE TAX.........$21,666.08 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$11,404.74 PROPERTY TAXES...$17,621.60 TIF................................$2,377.25 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,300.66 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$5,808.38 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$34,748.92 AMBULANCE DONATION........... .....................................$1,502.15 PARK – DONATIONS. .$4,679.01 POLICE – DONATION....$585.48 SHELTER/BALL DIAMOND RENT...............................$446.30 LIBRARY FINES...............$93.95 MISC REVENUE.............$501.82 REFUNDS/REIMBURSEMENTS. ........................................$226.35 STATE/FED REFUND.....$449.63 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAXES..... .....................................$6,646.13 PET PERMITS..................$35.00 BUILDING PERMITS......$272.50 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS........................$15.00 TOTAL......................$187,510.90 REVENUES RECEIVED - OCTOBER 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$91,638.35 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$400.00 UTILITY REPLACEMENT TAX.... .....................................$4,836.98 GREAT WESTERN BANK Interest............................$160.38 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS.....$68.08 DEREUS/SIMPSON AMBULANCE....................$21.86 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE .... ..........................................$60.55 ROAD USE TAX.........$16,701.43 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$11,404.74 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .................................$145,511.05 TIF..............................$20,825.23 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,197.34 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 AMBULANCE DONATION........... .....................................$6,917.37 PARK – DONATIONS. .$7,573.47 DIAMOND SHELTER/BALL RENT............................$2,020.07 MISC REVENUE..........$9,894.67 REFUNDS/REIMBURSEMENTS. ........................................$278.48 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAXES..... ...................................$54,906.71 PET PERMITS..................$30.00 BUILDING PERMITS......$173.00 VENDOR APPS..............$200.00 FRANCHISE FEES......$1,160.56 TOTAL......................$395,740.32 REVENUES RECEIVED - NOVEMBER 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLS.........................$65,459.32 WATER CONNECTION FEES..... ........................................$100.00 GREAT WESTERN BANK Interest............................$170.23 IPAIT - TRUST ACCTS.....$80.80 DEREUS/SIMPSON AMBULANCE Interest.......$29.34 DEREUS PERPETUAL CARE Interest..............................$60.55 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS............ .....................................$4,468.52 ROAD USE TAX.........$18,741.76 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX...... ...................................$26,742.37 PROPERTY TAXES...$13,357.28 TIF................................$3,027.44 JASPER COUNTY TREASURER .....................................$1,777.06 WATER TO SINKING FUND........ .....................................$2,832.00 SEWER TO SINKING FUND........ ...................................$16,928.00 SHELTER/BALL DIAMOND RENT...............................$250.00 MISC REVENUE..........$9,228.06 EE REIMBURSEMENTS.$218.48 PET PERMITS..................$50.00 BUILDING PERMITS......$186.00 GARBAGE/APPLIANCE STICKERS........................$30.00 TOTAL......................$163,737.21 REVENUES RECEIVED - DECEMBER 2016 WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE

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Carlson Continued from Page 1 Carlson was killed in a single-vehicle accident after he lost control of his pick-up truck near the 600 block of Forest Street South in Colfax. After hearing the tragic news of his death, several people who knew the Colfax-Mingo graduate quickly tried to find a way to show his family how much he meant to them.

Only a few hours after the accident, the community rallied together to create the ultimate tribute to the teen bull rider by setting up a bull riding competition in his hometown in his name.

“It would have been dumb to do it anywhere else ... He was one of my good buddies and I felt that something needed to be done. I don’t know if it was my place or not, but I took the initiative,” Breckenridge said.

“I’m not in it for money. I’m not in it for fame. I’m in it to help the family because that is what it is all about. Nobody should have to go through what they are going through.”

According to his family, Ty loved the bucking sport ever since he was a 3-year-old. After being thrown off his first sheep at a mutton bustin’ in Oklahoma, his family said Ty dedicated himself to being the best bull rider he could be, spending countless hours perfecting his form and fine-tuning his craft.

“It was just me and Ty. He was scared the first time. He got his nerves, but it was something he wanted to do. After he got on it, he couldn’t get off of it,” Ty’s father, Todd Carlson said. “(His last competition) was a perfect day. He did what he loved to do. He rode the best he rode in a long time. That day was a perfect day for a father and son.”

To share the passion for the sport he loved, it was only natural that a bull riding competition would be held in his honor.

With only a month of planning, Breckenridge and the community worked together to make a true tribute that would reflect the impact Ty had on the rodeo and Colfax community.

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Ty Carlson’s family pose for a photo Saturday after the Colfax-Mingo graduate’s memorial bull riding at the Jasper County Fairgrounds.

incredible,” Jasper County Fair Board member Alan Guy said.

“We are more than just about what we already strive to do.

It was our chance to give back to a member of the community, in some shape or form.

Without something like this, I don’t know what we would have been able to do with this amount of impact or response.”

The festivities kicked off with Ty’s father and Ty’s uncle, Ron Hamell, leading Ty’s horse Doc around the arena.

With Ty’s hat on his saddle, the people in the stands stood up and cheered as the gray horse passed.

“He had a really hard time training that horse. The first time he got on that horse was at his dad’s, and we were standing there. He goes two or three rounds, the horse starts bucking and bucks him off. He gets up, and he is mad. He is not mad at the horse. He is mad at himself. He got tears in his eyes, you could see it. It isn’t because he was hurt. It was because he was mad at himself,” Hamell said. “The horse didn’t buck him the last time. Right then, I knew that he had it ...

He didn’t quit until he won the battle. The horse didn’t buck him off since that day.”

The event was filled with tributes to the 19-year-old bull rider. From a lit-up performance to his favorite song, Chris LeDoux’s “Hooked On an 8 Second Ride” by the Red Rock Riders Equestrian Drill Team to the bull Ty won his last competition on participating in the dedication, Ty’s family said the 19-year-old would have been happy to see the outpouring of support for him and his family.

“He is probably up there thinking, ‘Why are you doing

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this for me? I don’t believe this,” Ty’s mother Kari Carlson said. “He never looked for attention. He did what he did, and he loved it.”

According to Breckenridge, the majority of the 32 bull riders who competed Saturday had some personal connection to Ty. Many of the riders said they decided to go into the arena Saturday to remember the Central Iowa student and do what he loved to do.

“Every moment I was around him, it was great. You could be down from getting bucked off a bull or something, and somehow he put a smile on your face and made you happy. Things he’d say, things he’d do, he would find a way to lighten the mood,” Ty’s friend and fellow bull rider Gatlin Rodriguez said. “I rode for him, and took it one jump at a time. We were all out here riding in Ty’s memory.”

Breckenridge said shortly after receiving their prizes, the three winners of the competition approached the family and gave them their winnings.

With a $50 entry fee and $1,000 added to the pot, the top-three winners were Dalton Krantz, Bubba Greig and Malachi Schroeder, respectively.

“Those guys came not for the money. They came because they knew Ty somehow.

He touched them,” the event organizer said. “I decided that I was going to have 30 guys in the show. I had almost 50 guys who wanted in. I had to turn down almost 20 people.”

With 100 percent of the proceeds going to the family, several members of the community did whatever they could to make the event possible. Breckenridge said the 40 bucking bulls used in the ded-

ication were donated – which is said to be a $2,000 to $4,000 expense, and more than 35 organizations from Colfax businesses to rodeo organizers sponsored the dedication.

“I kid you not, I was on the phone from the minute that I started this thing practically to the end. Everyday, 15 different people talked on the phone with me, whether they were people who were actually involved in the rodeo to sponsors to people with questions,” he said. “I had my phone die one day for three hours and I had 11 voicemails, a bunch of text messages – it’s crazy. I got a front row seat to see everything that’s happened. It has blown me away.”

From Ty’s graduating class at Colfax-Mingo to family members traveling long distances to be at the dedication, many people in the stands could be heard sharing memories of Ty throughout the evening. From stories about his wrestling days at Colfax-Mingo to testaments of his hard work and dedication, it was clear that Ty Carlson will be missed.

“I don’t have words. The community is priceless how it came together. You hear all the bad stuff that happens in the world, but then it comes together like this,” Todd Carlson said. “That is the community.

That is where the heart is. That is what it is all about ... The volume here spoke for itself.”

According to Guy, the Jasper County Fair Board hopes to turn the Ty Carlson Memorial Bull Riding into an annual event. He said many committee members said they wanted to do this to pay tribute to the Colfax native and preserve his legacy.

“Ty loved his rodeo,” Tate said. “(Saturday, the bull riders) won it for Ty.” The Iowa Barrel Burners are hosting a memorial barrel race in dedication to Ty Carlson Oct. 8 at the Sonny Walker Arena in Maxwell. The proceeds of this event will also be donated to the Carlson family.

For more information about this event, call 515-202-7620 or find the Ty Carlson Memorial Barrel Race event on Facebook.

Contact Anthony Victor Reyes at areyes@myprairiecitynews.com

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21 filing deadline is quickly approaching.

Filing for city council elections began Aug. 28. Prairie City’s city council consists of a mayor and five at-large seats, which means council members do not represent wards or sub-sections of the town, so the top three vote totals at the polls Nov. 7 will claim seats on the council.

Those interested in being on the ballot in November can acquire the necessary paperwork from city hall, and it must be returned by 5 p.m.

Sept. 21.

In Iowa, candidates running for city council seats in towns with populations of 100 to 3,499 must obtain at least 10 signatures from eligible voters within city limits.

According to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, to run for city council candidates must be at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Iowa and live within the city limits or ward/district the candidate wants to represent.

For more information on how to run for city office visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s Website at sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/ cityelections or call Prairie City City Hall at 515-994-2649.

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