JCT-06-06-2024

Fish were biting in Colfax, bugs were biting more

Water supply a

concern

High waters added challenges but Youth Fishing Derby at Quarry Springs Park still a success

reel in a variety of fish, including bluegills, catfish, sunfish and bass.

for Hilltop Estates fire response

Mingo assistant fire chief says successful grant for new equipment could help

By Christopher

Following the approval of the Hilltop Estates subdivision near Mingo, the county sheriff and assistant fire chief of the local fire department, John Halferty, told the board of supervisors he has serious concerns about water supply in that area, saying it is considered “nowhere land” in Colfax, Mingo and Mitchellville.

Halferty asked the board of supervisors to consider drafting a letter of support to help Mingo Fire Department and the City of Mingo secure a substantial grant that would pay for a piece of equipment to help areas like Hilltop Estates. The federal grant is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.

“Mingo has applied for a $600,000 grant for an apparatus to help be prepared for that area when that development gets in,” Halferty said during the public input and comments portion

of the May 14 supervisors meeting.

“I think there will actually be more houses in that area than in the city of Mingo.”

Supervisor Brandon Talsma said he would be more than happy to write a letter of support, which would ultimately require board approval at a future meeting.

Halfety said there is a rural water supply established in the area, but with the amount of residences using the water it can be difficult to draw enough for fires.

“It causes issues,” Halferty said.

HALFERTY EXPLAINS

WATER ISSUES & EQUIPMENT

In a follow-up interview with Newton News, Halferty explained that more than 15 years ago the county and emergency management were able to install a bulk underground water tank. If memory serves, Halfety said the tank can hold about 5,000 gallons. The extraction point is lo -

cated southwest of Hilltop Estates.

“There are no hydrants. So they put a bulk tank in that we can draw from, but it fills slowly. We could actually get up to 5,000 gallons from that but otherwise if we have a significant fire we’re having to do a water shuttle with tankers,” Halferty said. “They either have to go to Mingo or Colfax or Mitchellville for water supply.”

Iowa Rural Utilities Association would supply water to the residents of Hilltop Estates, much like the nearby residents at the Indian Hills subdivision. By design, most of the rural water systems do not have a lot of hydrants or any hydrants at all, which is why Halferty wanted to share his concerns with the supervisors.

The piece of equipment Mingo Fire Department wants to purchase with the help of the federal grant is a pumper tanker that is able

Makers ready for summer market

Baxter Summer Market set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 on Main Street

By Jamee A. Pierson Jasper County Tribune

With the Baxter Fall Market a runaway hit, the crew is back this summer to try it again. The Baxter Summer Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 on Main Street between Fox Avenue and Station Street and will feature more than 40 vendors with a wide-range of goods guaranteeing something for everyone.

“Our vendors offer everything starting with baked goods, wood working, dog treats, flowers, an-

tiques, soaps, goat milk products, jewelry, home decor, children’s clothes, art, the list truly goes on,” organizer Amanda Moorman said. “The Baxter Chamber of Commerce will even have their own booth/table to give you all the information on the happenings around Baxter, and we have some great swag items you will want to check out, as well.”

The summer event is a followup to the fall market which was held in October 2023. It was the

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The quest to be crowned queen

By Jamee A. Pierson Jasper County Tribune

Six candidates will try for the title of Jasper County Fair Queen 2024. The queen contest will take place at 3 p.m. June 15 at the Newton Community Theater, located in the Newton YMCA. The Jasper County Fair kicks off July 19 in Colfax.

Libbie Keith — Newton

Libbie Keith is a 2024 Graduate of Newton High School. She is the daughter of Craig and Angel Keith. During high school, Libbie was on the bowling team, both football and winter varsity cheer teams, played the

flute and piccolo in concert and marching band, and was involved in FFA and National Honors Society. Outside of school, she danced in InMotion and is involved in Sherman Sunbeams 4-H Club. Some of her achievements include graduating with highest honors, valedictorian, 4.0 GPA, All-American Cheer and being the first four-time state bowling qualifier in her school’s history. The

reasons that she would be honored and would enjoy representing Jasper County would be because the fair is her most favorite time of year. Some of her best memories and friends have come out of being a part of the Jasper County Fair and camping on the grounds. She also enjoys being a role model to the younger kids and influencing them to want to stay active in FFA and 4-H.

Keith Hanson

Trinity-Ann Hanson — Newton Trinity-Ann Hanson is the daughter of Lance and Tracy Hanson. She is an active member of the Sherman Sunbeam’s 4-H Club and the Newton FFA Chapter. She is a student at New-

ton Senior High School. She is a dancer at InMotion Dance Studio. Trinity-Ann would like to represent the Jasper County Fair as queen or princess because the county fair is all about the fun memories and being a role model for everyone. Looking up to the older kids when she was younger has shaped her into who she is now at the

Christopher Braunschweig/Jasper County Tribune

The eighth annual Youth Fishing Derby saw many young anglers dipping their lines in the water for the big bite on June 1 at Quarry Springs Park. Some of the hardto-reach areas around the water — which have produced great results in the past — were infested with mosquitoes, prompting anglers to join the others in more open areas. Despite the itchy challenges, fishermen and fisherwomen were still able to

Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune

Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 7-9

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.

Free fishing weekend is a great time to share the fun of fishing with a kid, your family or a friend. Outdoor fun awaits at hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a neighborhood pond.

“Grab your tackle box, take the family, and get your lines in the water,” Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau, said. “You’ll be reeling in fish and making new memories in no time!”

Find a list of stocked lakes and ponds that are easily accessible in parks and along trails on the Iowa DNR’s interactive Iowa Community Fisheries Atlas at www.iowadnr.gov/ Fishing/Fish-Local.

Fun, hands-on fishing events will be offered across Iowa to help fami-

lies new to fishing get started. Check the general fishing calendar on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/ fishing for a list of free fishing events. Keep the fun going all summer long by buying a fishing license. It’s easy to buy a fishing license with the DNR Go Outdoors Iowa online licensing system at https://license. gooutdoorsiowa.com/Licensing/ CustomerLookup.aspx. You can download the public Go Outdoors IA

mobile app for iPhone and Android devices to buy and store your fishing license, so you will always have access to your license no matter where you are. Yearly, seven-day, or 24-hour fishing licenses are available.

Enticing a fish to bite your hook is fun for all ages. Get tips for taking kids fishing and catching crappie and bluegills on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/ Ready-to-Fish.

OWLS program to feature Des Moines Botanical Garden

Jasper County Conservation Board will host an Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors (OWLS) program at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 at the Jasper County Armory/Annex Building in Newton.

The public is invited to for coffee and a program given by Alex Nuzum, education manager at the Des Moines Botanical Garden. Nuzum will give an overview of the botanical garden, its history, plant collections and a few updates on some exciting events coming up.

The OWLS program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world.

Contact the Jasper County Conservation Board office at 641792-9780 for more information.

Enjoy programs at

Second Saturday Stewardship

Join staff and volunteers to do trail maintenance and invasive species removal from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8 at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will use hand tools to clear trails and remove invasive plants. Learn about Iowa’s native ecosystems and wildlife while providing a helping hand.

Volunteers are required to sign a volunteer agreement and a volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill out and sign the form. Volunteers ages 16 or older are permitted to use hand tools.

Volunteers are required to wear pants, closed shoes suitable for field work, a long sleeve shirt and bring a refillable water bottle. Contact Nancy Corona for additional information at nancy_ corona@fws.gov or call 515-994-3400.

Free Bird Watching and Bagels Walk

Enjoy an introduction to the world of bird watching beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. This naturalist guided program will start with a quick lesson on binocular usage and bird watching tips-and-tricks, followed by a walk along one of the trails. This is a great time to get outside to enjoy the spring weather and hear and see the birds that breed at the refuge.

Free loaner binoculars will be available for check-out and free bagels and coffee will be provided after the walk. This event is geared for bird watchers of all skill levels, ages 8 and older. Meet at the visitor center lobby at 8 a.m. Contact Nancy Corona for additional information on any of these activities or to register at nancy_corona@fws.gov or call 515-994-3400.

Iowa disaster recovery website launched to help Iowans

In response to the recent severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding experienced in April and May, 2024, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has launched a disaster recovery website to help Iowans find much-needed resources and information.

Iowans seeking more information can visit disasterrecovery.iowa.gov.

recover from severe weather

Resources on the website cover a wide range of topics, including:

Assistance for those affected by the severe weather. Including information about the current state and federal programs available to residents, businesses, and farms. Volunteer and donation information. This includes the types of donations that are needed and informa -

tion for those who want to volunteer.

Resources and links for additional assistance or information. After a disaster, you may have questions about a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to insurance, how to clean up, or how to access mental health resources.

“During times of crisis, it’s important for communities to come

together, support one another, and have access to much-needed resources,” said John Benson, Director of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “The launch of this disaster recovery website is another step to providing assistance and resources to those affected by the recent severe weather in Iowa.”

Iowa hunters, anglers push for Farm Bill support

Mark Moran

Iowa News Service

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to take up the first version of the new Farm Bill.

Outdoor enthusiasts in Iowa are pushing for the measure to address key hunting and fishing policies. The Farm Bill is the biggest, most high-profile piece of legislation for farmers and ranchers and it has a huge effect on hunters and anglers in Iowa.

Kate Hansen, agriculture program director for the Izaak Walton League of America, said conservation policies set out in the Farm Bill — support for approaches like cover crops, for example — have a domino effect on the state’s ecosystems.

“At face value, cover crops have benefits like they improve our water quality and our soil health,” Hansen pointed out. “We think about how could water quality improvements benefit our fish habitats? There

are also benefits of them sitting right there in the field for wildlife.”

Hansen noted the healthy fields benefit Iowa hunters. She added it is important for the Farm Bill to consider private land access and conservation measures to improve habitats for fish and wildlife. The House Agriculture Committee is set to consider the bill tomorrow.

The Farm Bill is the biggest investment the U.S. makes in private lands conservation.

Aaron Field, director of private lands conservation for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, said one especially important part of the bill focuses on increasing voluntary conservation projects on private property. He emphasized it benefits hunters and anglers and

called the public-private partnerships crucial to shaping the Farm Bill.

“It’s critically important that hunter and angler groups step up and provide feedback as Congress is making decisions about how those programs operate and how they’re funded,” Field urged.

Field added this year’s Farm Bill is the best opportunity hunter and angler programs have had for increased funding in recent history. He noted the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has published an online guide about how to participate in shaping the measure.

We can stop HIV, Iowa—by taking part in National HIV Testing Day

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Youth Fishing Derby at Quarry Springs Park

to carry up to 2,000 gallons of water. It can also be used as an “attack apparatus” by putting water on the fire. Water shuttles would still be relied upon even with the new piece of equipment.

“But having a newer piece of equipment with an updated pump and adequate water storage is one of our objectives,” Halferty said.

HILLTOP ESTATES TO FEATURE 16 NEW HOMES

Hilltop Estates is located next to the Indian Hills subdivision, and when fully completed it will

provide 16 new lots for residential development. When the 19-acre piece of farmland was considered for a rezone back in fall of 2023, it was fiercely contested by neighbors who opposed the idea. Back then it was referred to as the Norian property since it was owned by Anita Norian. It is located east of West

140th Street North and South of North 51st Avenue West in Mingo. The nearby Indian Hills subdivision is outfitted with approximately 70 houses. East of Hilltop Estates is a horse farm.

Several neighbors worried their way of life would change dramatically for the worse as a result of this new subdivision. The

supervisors would eventually side with Norian and Platinum Development, granting them the rezone from agriculture to rural residential.

Norian said her father, who had previously owned the land until his passing, had always planned to develop the acreage.

“That was always the goal,” she said.

During the May 14 supervisors meeting, the board officially approved the Hilltop Estates subdivision in a 3-0 vote. The final plat designs show 16 lots arranged in a cul-desac. Each lot is at least 1 acre in size. The largest lots are the four encircling the turnaround, and they are roughly 1.20 to 1.33 acres.

Biden’s assault on consumer freedom

Since taking office, Joe Biden has launched a relentless onslaught of regulations infringing on American consumer freedom. The most recent example: the Biden Administration’s aggressive push to electrify the auto industry.

On March 20th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out a draconian tailpipe rule on vehicle emissions, effectively requiring twothirds of all new vehicles be electric by 2032. This heavy-handed mandate forces American automakers to prioritize electric vehicle (EV) production and sales.

It also will hit Americans where it hurts the most — their wallets. EVs often come with exorbitant price tags, placing them completely out of reach for many middle and lower-income households. With over 300 million gas-powered vehicles currently on the road, the feasibility of replacing them all with costly EVs by 2032 is not only impractical but also financially prohibitive for many Iowans.

EVs should be a consumer choice — not a government mandate by Biden’s bureaucrats in Washington. The Biden EPA’s tailpipe rule not only hurts Iowans, but it also helps the Chinese Communist Party. China is currently flooding the globe with auto exports and its communist gov-

2024 garden with rule of hoe and ground massage

Saturday, May 11: I planted the rest of our garden. Ginnie lets me do the gardening. I had double-tilled the garden (tilled in both directions) on Saturday, April 27, and put in tomato plants (one cherry, four Early Girls, and four Beef Eaters) and four Bell Peppers. I mulched the tomatoes and peppers with corn stalks left over from last year’s cornstalk blizzard. After all that work, I was shot, so decided to put off the rest of the garden for “a day or so.”

I knew it was going to rain, and it did — hard, which packed the soil and left a puddle standing in the garden. Then, this-andthat happened — mowing, spraying weeds, more rain, so I didn’t get back to the garden for two weeks. My nicely tilled garden was hard-packed, like a brick. By rights, I should have retilled, but I had taken the tiller off the tractor and didn’t want to struggle putting it back on. Instead I struggled pushing the hand cultivator through the baked soil.

I planted a gob of Blue Lake green beans in a spot where I had good luck with Blue Lakes in years past. If they produce well, and I’m guessing they will, we’ll have our hands full and have to have a snap-chat party. This year I worked smarter not harder and placed the bean seeds a hoe length apart for easier weeding. The Rule of Hoe. Along side the Blue Lakes, I put in six hills of Straight 8 Cukes — once again in a spot where they did well several years ago. I love garden cucumbers, sliced with salt. All we have to say is, “Come and get’m!” and we have plenty of takers (like Denise Snavely). Every year I try something new. This year it’s Glass Gem corn, a different variety of decorative or Indian Corn, given to us by Susie Clark — using Rule of Hoe again. Also given to us by Susie Clark was a mess of Bird House Gourd seeds that she raised. I planted two hills of those, and stuck one of my American Gothic window trellises over the

hill. We’ll see if they climb. (Susie gave us way too many seeds if anyone wants some.)

Between the gourds and corn, I planted a row of Peredovik Sunflowers for the birds.

Between the rows of Glass Gem corn, I planted two hills each of Howden Pumpkins and Cushaw Striped Pumpkins. Pumpkins love to run in cornrows, and I love giving away pumpkins and Indian Corn for fall and Halloween decoration. They’re so colorful.

At the edge of the garden, for easy access, I planted one long row of Bell Cherry radishes, icicle radishes and Romaine lettuce. With the Straight 8 cukes, cherry and Early Girl tomatoes, there should be some scrumptious salads this summer. Throw in a side of green beans and bacon, and maybe some wilted lettuce, and it’s a summer meal fit for Curt!

My back was bothering me considerably from all the bending over and planting, and pushing the cultivator through caked earth. I’ve heard it said that lying down on the ground, putting your arms over your head, and rolling, is the best cure for a sore back. I tried it. My back was immediately relieved, and it felt so good lying on the ground with the sun warming me, that I just laid there, spread eagle, and relaxed. The earth and sun have such a healing effect. I was out like a light. I woke up to a stranger (who shall remain nameless) standing over me. “You all right, Mister?” Our garden is beside the road, and a passerby, seeing me lying on the ground, stopped. I told him what I was doing. He said his back hurt, too. So he tried rolling with his arms over his head, and was amazed at how good it felt. I told him to come back in July for some cucumbers and green beans. He said he would. That’s our garden for 2024, complete with Rule of Hoe and ground massage. Saturday, May 18. It’s 87 degrees. The radishes, beans, cucumbers, sunflowers, both pumpkins, and Indian Corn are all poking their heads up. God bless this earth! Contact Curt Swarm at curtswarm@yahoo.com

ernment has made electric vehicles a priority. In the future, China will attempt to penetrate the U.S. with their bargain basement priced EVs as they supply 80 percent of the world battery cells and nearly 60 percent of the EV battery market.

Given the massive domestic and foreign concerns, the Biden tailpipe rule is so harmful that it even faces bipartisan opposition. House Democrats joined Republicans in passing the CARS Act, which would protect automobile choices from the Biden Administration.

But the Biden Administration’s overreach doesn’t stop at the driveway. Their regulatory regime creeps into our homes with mandates on gas stoves, furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters and dishwashers. Disturbingly, over 100 actions have been taken against these essential home appliances without any clear and credible scientific or economic justification.

Biden’s bureaucrats are hellbent on reducing consumer choice and yet

their decrees would not deliver substantial environmental benefits.

To further combat the Biden Administration’s general war on consumer choice, I introduced the Refrigerator Freedom Act, legislation that prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from prescribing or enforcing energy efficiency standards for refrigerators that are not cost effective or technologically feasible, or that fail to save a significant amount of energy.

I have also voted in favor of measures like the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act and the REINS Act, which will help rein in this overreach and protect consumer interests and economic freedom. Representing Iowa in Congress, I refuse to stand idly by while this Administration tramples on the freedoms of hardworking Americans. I will continue to push back against these egregious regulatory measures that reduce consumer choices, drive up prices, and hurt Americans’ wallets.

7 ways to help your student prepare for life away from home

By Rob Denson DMACC President and Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation Board Member

After high school graduation, your student will face many new experiences beyond academics and social situations. The important thing is that they successfully continue their educational journey toward a profession that meets their interest. At ISL Education Lending, we know that preparation for the next step helps students significantly increase their chances of graduation, finding a job and successfully repaying any student loans they may have needed.

1. Get funding in order. Your student should have a good grasp of the cost of training or education needed after high school. Work with your student to compare the cost of the most appropriate options for their desired career goals, such as community college or a four-year institution.

With this cost in mind, your student should explore ways to cover funding gaps. If your student will rely on loans, be sure you both understand the limits and advantages of federal student loans compared to private student loans. Be aware that most traditional college students are not able to take out private student loans without a cosigner.

2. Set up a financial system. Discuss how your student will obtain money, such as from a job or from you, and access it for transactions. If you are helping your student financially, ensure you can easily transfer money between accounts. You may also want to consider adding your student to a credit card. Make sure your student understands how daily expenses add up and how to reduce costs

where possible. Depending on circumstances, a budget or spending app may be helpful.

You may also wish to set up, and use, a 529 college savings account through College Savings Iowa.

3. Plan for transportation needs. If your student will use a vehicle, help them set up maintenance and repair appointments, and encourage participation in any discussions of related expenses. If your student will frequently travel, you might consider a roadside assistance plan. You should also advise your car insurance provider if your student will have the vehicle away from home on a long-term basis. Make sure your student knows what to do in case of an accident, such as whom to call and what to say to another party.

If your student will use other forms of transportation, demonstrate how to make appropriate arrangements.

4. Take care of health needs. Your student may need vaccinations or boosters, as well as a physical, dental cleaning or vision check, before college or training. Encourage your student to schedule appointments and complete the appropriate paperwork, with your help as needed, so these tasks are familiar later. Be sure your student knows how to access their health care information.

If your student will be leaving home, work together to create a basic medical kit with health items you normally keep at home.

In addition, your child should understand when to self-treat, visit a clinic or specialist, or go to the emergency room.

6. Secure personal information and belongings. Will your student need to take a passport, Social Security card or birth certificate? Discuss how important it is to keep these documents secure. If your child relies on a phone contact list for important numbers, suggest a backup in case the phone is broken, lost or stolen.

If your student will have valuables in a new living space, consider dorm or renters insurance and check your homeowners policy for coverage. Have a conversation with your student about cybersecurity and protecting their personal and financial information.

7. Practice daily life skills. Encourage your student to take appropriate responsibility for meals, laundry, cleaning, shopping and other everyday tasks. If your student is not used to sharing bedroom and bathroom space, discuss how behaviors may need to change in communal spaces. If your student will be responsible for any home maintenance in a future home, consider a basic toolkit and have your student practice minor maintenance routines. Your student should be aware of how social media posts could affect their future career opportunities.

For other information as you help prepare your student for life away from home, visit ISL Education Lending’s website at www.IowaStudentLoan. org/articles.

5. Plan for medical emergencies. Parents may not have access to health information or be able to make medical decisions for incapacitated students who are 18 or older, no matter who carries the insurance and pays the bills. You may want to have your student properly complete, sign and have notarized official medical power of attorney and medical information release forms that you can easily access in case of emergency.

Read, Renew, Repeat during the summer reading program at the Colfax Public Library

The Colfax Public Library as they Read, Renew, Repeat. The library is offering a reading incentive program for youth and adults with some great prizes! There will be two presenters: Brent Allan Entertainment at 2 p.m. June 26 with magic and puppets and a Blank Park Zoo presentation at 10:30 a.m. July 11. Both programs will be at Howard Street Christian Church, 101 N. Locust St. in Colfax.

These fun and educational events will be offered at the Park & Read program. This consists of an activity at a Colfax park, then a snack and finally some time to hang out and read in the park! Participants will earn small prizes.

Thursday, June 6, 2-3pm — Park & Read at Woman’s Club Park. Scavenger hunt, snack, and read books

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first time the Chamber put on a market and it was a huge success.

“We ended up having about 30 vendors and food trucks together. Despite the frigid weather that made its appearance, we had an amazing crowd show up to support our local vendors,” Moorman said. “We had incredible feedback from the com-

Thursday, June 13, 2-3pm — Park & Read at Quarry Springs Park. One square yard nature activity, snack and read books (*busing will be provided by Howard Street Christian Church - meet at library*)

Thursday, June 20, 10:3011:30am — Story Time at the library. Listen to stories, make a fun craft and watch an Elinor Wonders

Why episode courtesy of IPTV

Wednesday, June 26, 2-3pm — Brent Allan Magic & Puppets at Howard Street Christian Church

Thursday, June 27, 2-3pm — Park & Read at Conway Park. Obstacle course, snack and read books

Tuesday, July 2, 10:30-11:30am

— Story Time at the library. Listen to stories, fun learning activities and snack

Tuesday, July 9, 10:30-11:30am

munity, visitors and vendors all together and a lot of them asked to make our markets a more than oncea-year event.”

Local businesses will also be in on the fun. The shops will be open and some will even have their own booths with the vendors.

“We are most excited to see everyone join together again and support all of our local vendors and just enjoy a day here in Baxter,” Moorman said. “Truly, seeing the street filled at our

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county fair. She would love to be a good example and show everyone that you can do anything.

Meredith Chipps — Monroe

Meredith Chipps is the daughter of Mitchell and Melissa Chipps. She is currently about to go into her senior year at PCM High School. Some activities she is involved in are golf, FFA, 4-H, FCA and National Honor Society. Meredith would like to represent the Jasper County Fair as the queen because she would like to meet more people from our county and express her love for our county fair to others!

HOWARD ST. CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

Pastor Tom Burns Howard & Locust St., Colfax Office - 674-3746 Church Cell - 971-0569

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Adult & Wired

Word Adult Sunday school classes; 10 a.m. Fellowship

Time;10:30 a.m. Worship, in person or online via YouTube

MONDAY - Tom’s day off TUESDAY - 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time/Fellowship; 2 p.m. Easy Yoga

WEDNESDAY - 3:30 p.m. After school elementary youth; 6:10 ChiRho and CYF youth supper/ youth group

THIRD SUNDAY of month

- Marathon Sunday includes elders, board, potluck and food pantry

FIRST MONDAY of monthWIC appointments

IRA UNITED CHURCH

Rev. Michael Omundson

— Park & Read at Lewis Park. Frisbee, snack and read books

Thursday, July 11, 10:30-11:30am

— Blank Park Zoo at Howard Street

Christian Church

Tuesday, July 16, 10:30-11:30am

— Park & Read at Kelly fields. Activity yet to be determined, snack and read books

Tuesday, July 30, 10:30-11:30am

— Park & Read at Mineral Springs Park. Bubbles & games, snack and read books

Friday, Aug. 2, 7-9pm — Pool Party at Colfax Pool. Free swimming, snacks and drawing for grand prizes

Thursday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30am

— Books & Badges Story Time with Police Chief Burdess. Listen to stories, fun learning activities and snack

fall market was a feeling that I’m not sure we could ever forget. These vendors are some of the best and we just can’t wait to share them with everyone.”

Along with the market, the Hillbilly Bike Ride will also be heading through Baxter. The annual bike ride that starts in Bondurant, stops in Mingo, then stops in Baxter before turning around and heading back. There will be a live band at Benola’s Pub & Patio as well as fun specials throughout town,

Rylee DeHaai — Monroe

Rylee DeHaai is the daughter of David and Brenda DeHaai. She is a junior at PCM High School. Rylee is involved in many activities including Killduff Hot-Shot’s 4-H Club (President), Diamond Trail FFA (Vice President), Jasper County Council (President), PCM Dance Team and competitive studio dance. She enjoys working with her livestock projects of beef cattle, sheep and goats, dancing with her friends and spending time with her cat. Rylee is a hard worker who is always looking for new ways to learn and grow. Becoming Jasper County Fair Queen is a dream she has had since she was a little girl. She is excited for this opportunity to represent Jasper County and continue to grow her leadership and communication skills while being a mentor for others.

as well.

“Our main purpose is to invite anyone and everyone from all over to our amazing little community,” Moorman said. “We want to continue sharing all the good from our small town with others while promoting the importance of supporting all our local friends, as well.”

Vendor spots are still available for anyone interested. To join in the fun, contact Moorman at moormans309@gmail. com.

Community Calendar

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SATURDAY

• Colfax Historical Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Admission is free.

SUNDAY

• Colfax Historical Society Museum is open from 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday through Labor Day.

MONDAY

• Baxter City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of month at City Hall

• Colfax City Council meets the second Monday of month at city hall

• Colfax Country Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of month

• Mingo American Legion Auxiliary meets at 1 p.m. the second Monday of month

• Mingo City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of month

TUESDAY

• Colfax Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Mineral Springs Park

• Baxter American Legion meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of month at the Baxter Community Building

• Baxter Masonic Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of month

• Baxter Chamber of Commerce meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of month at city hall

• Colfax American Legion Post 175 meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of month at the Colfax Senior Citizens Center

WEDNESDAY

• C-M Athletic Booster Club meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of month in the high school

THURSDAY

• Baxter Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, March to December, at the Baxter Community Building

Lexi Kephart — Newton

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Baxter baseball scores three conference wins

BAXTER — Colton Moffit stayed unbeaten on the mound, Ben Richardson collected three more hits and Perrin Sulzle drove in three runs for the Baxter baseball team during its home win over rival Collins-Maxwell on May 29.

The Bolts answered a pair of early Spartan runs with two of their own and then added seven more in the next two innings during a 9-3 victory in Iowa Star Conference South Division play.

Baxter out-hit Collins-Maxwell 7-2 and Moffit pitched into the seventh inning for the second straight game.

Collins-Maxwell led 2-0 after its first at-bat, but Baxter (6-4, 4-2 in the conference) rallied with two in the first and then took the lead for good with two in the second and five in the third. The Spartans (3-5, 3-2) scored once in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough.

Richardson finished with three hits, one double, three runs, one RBI and two steals and Sulzle added two hits and three RBIs.

The other two hits came from Liam Trent and Hayden Burdess and Cael Wishman finished with one walk, two hit by pitches, one run, one RBI and one steal.

Trent added one walk, one run and one RBI and Burdess scored one run and had one RBI.

Cody Spurgeon was hit by two pitches, James Esqueda and Colten Damman both walked once and scored one run, Aiden Johnson contributed one RBI and Trevor Hamilton scored one run.

Moffit improved to 3-0 on the mound after allowing three runs — one earned — on two hits, four walks and two hit batters in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out nine and was pulled at 107 pitches.

Moffit lowered his earned run average to 1.03 and he now

has 32 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings.

Sulzle tossed the final 2/3 innings and allowed no runs and no hits.

Baxter 10, BCLUW 6 BEAMAN — Baxter overcame a slow start on the road against BCLUW on May 28.

The Bolts trailed 4-2 after three but four-run frames in the fourth and fifth pushed the visitors into the lead and Baxter held off a late Comets rally during a 10-6 win in Iowa Star Conference South Division action at Byron Rhodes Field.

The Bolts won the game despite committing five errors in part because they collected 12 hits at the dish.

Richardson and Sulzle both had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Bolts, while Johnson added two hits and three RBIs

and earned his first career varsity pitching win.

Sulzle doubled, scored two runs, was hit by a pitch and stole two bases, while Richardson doubled, scored three runs and walked once.

Richardson leads the Bolts with a .538 batting average and has a team-best 13 runs and four doubles. Sulzle’s 13 steals also leads the squad and ranks tied for eighth in Class 1A.

Johnson’s three RBIs pushes his season total to a team-high 11, while Burdess registered two hits, one run, one RBI and one steal.

Trent tallied one hit, two runs and three walks, Damman finished with two walks and one run, Esqueda walked once and stole one base and Moffit had the team’s other hit.

Wishman registered one RBI and Hill scored one run and

stole one base.

Wishman started on the mound and got the no decision after allowing four runs — none earned — on two hits and one walk in one inning. He also struck out two.

Johnson tossed the final six innings and got the win after surrendering two runs — one earned — on two hits and three hit batters. He struck out three.

Owen Myers led BCLUW (16, 1-4) with two hits and three RBIs.

Baxter 11, GMG 6

GARWIN — The Bolts won a back-and-forth contest with rival GMG on May 31.

Baxter led 4-0 after one then rallied with a three-run fifth before finishing off the Wolverines 11-6 during Iowa Star Conference South Division play.

GMG led 5-4 after four, but the Bolts scored three in the fifth, one in the sixth and three in the seventh to complete the comeback.

Baxter out-hit the Wolverines 12-8 and won the game despite committing four errors.

Richardson, Wishman, Johnson, Trent and Burdess all had two hits to lead the Bolts at the plate.

Wishman doubled, scored two runs, walked twice and had one RBI and was hit by one pitch, Trent scored two runs, had three RBIs, walked once and was hit by one pitch and Johnson finished with three RBIs and one walk.

Richardson scored two runs and stole one base, Burdess tallied one RBI and stole one base and Sulzle registered one hit, two walks, three runs and two steals.

Esqueda had one hit, two RBIs and was hit by one pitch, Damman walked once, Spurgeon was hit by a pitch, Nolan Hill scored one run and stole one base and Cole Frasher scored one run.

Sulzle (1-1) earned the pitching win in relief after allowing

one earned run on three hits and one walk in 3 1/3 innings. He struck out four. Wishman started on the mound but had a no decision after surrendering five earned runs on five hits, three walks and two hit batters in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out four. The win was just the third for the Bolts over GMG since 2021. The Wolverines had won four of the past five games in the series coming into the night. The two teams split the season series. GMG (3-6, 2-4) dropped its fourth straight game.

Lynnville-Sully 13, Baxter 3 SULLY — Lannon Montgomery belted his first homer of the season, Jack Bowlin earned his first varsity pitching win and Class 1A No. 2 Lynnville-Sully used a fast start to down Baxter on May 30. The Hawks led 7-0 before the Bolts scored and then finished off their visitors early with two runs in the third, three in the fourth and one in the sixth.

L-S out-hit Baxter 10-4 and both teams had three errors.

Montgomery, Lucas Sieck and Jaiden Richards all had two hits to lead the Hawks, while Richardson collected two hits for Baxter.

Bowlin (1-0) earned the pitching win in relief.

Richardson added one steal and one run, Sulzle finished with one hit, one run, one RBI and one steal and Burdess walked twice and had one hit.

Wishman and Esqueda walked twice, Trent had two RBIs and Hill was hit by one pitch and scored one run.

Hill (0-1) also started on the mound and took the loss after allowing seven earned run on five hits, three walks and three hit batters in two innings.

Damman pitched the final three frames and surrendered six runs — four earned — on seven hits with three strikeouts, four walks and one hit batter.

C-M baseball claims another walk-off win

COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo’s baseball team has played two home games this season. And both times, the Tigerhawks have rewarded their home fans with a walk-off victory.

Cael Bracewell picked up another win on the mound with a stellar pitching performance, but Logan Exley sent the Tigerhawks to a dramatic victory following his RBI walk-off single against HLV during South Iowa Cedar League play on May 28.

“This is the best I’ve felt in my career,” Bracewell said. “My arm feels really good. I’m finding the zone with my fastball and the curve ball is working really well. I’m working on the change up. The curve ball is getting me the strikeouts.”

Colfax-Mingo rallied from a pair of small deficits in the contest and Exley’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh pushed Colfax-Mingo to a 3-2 win over the Warriors.

Exley’s other hit was an RBI double and he also walked once, while Bracewell finished with one walk, one run and one steal and he was hit by a pitch.

On the mound, Bracewell went the distance and improved to 3-0 after allowing no earned runs on two hits and two walks in seven innings. He struck out 11. Joe Earles had one hit, walked twice and tallied one RBI, Konner Dalton tallied one hit, one walk and one run and Jace Lewis walked twice and scored one run. Kaden Dalton and Wyatt Jay both walked twice.

Colfax-Mingo (3-6, 2-4 in the conference) scored once in

the bottom of the first to tie the game and then rallied from another deficit with a single run in the fourth.

The Tigerhawks out-hit HLV 4-2 and took advantage of four HLV errors.

Bracewell lowered his season earned run average to 1.52 and his 49 strikeouts leads all of Iowa.

He also leads C-M with a .600 on-base percentage and has registered a team-best 10 runs, seven walks, eight steals and five hit by pitches.

HLV (0-4, 0-4) was led by Max Henstorf, who finished with two walks, two runs and two steals. He also pitched into the seventh and surrendered one earned run on two hits. He struck out eight.

“We are not making enough contact,” Colfax-Mingo head baseball coach Jos Teed said. “We are averaging double-digit strikeouts each game and that’s way too many.”

North Mahaska 8, Colfax-Mingo 4

NEW SHARON — Colfax-Mingo rallied from an early deficit, but couldn’t hold down a small lead during an 8-4 road loss to North Mahaska in SICL play on May 29.

The Tigerhawks trailed 2-0 after two and led 3-2 in the fourth but fell short after giving up four runs in the fourth and two in the sixth.

North Mahaska out-hit C-M 8-4 and the Tigerhawks were plagued by three errors.

Bracewell tripled, walked twice, stole one base and had one RBI to lead the C-M offense. Kaden Dalton added two walks, one run and one steal

and Donnie Baucom, Earles, Exley and Jay had the other hits.

Jay and Konner Dalton each added one walk and one run, Earles scored one run and Alex Teed and Xavier Woods each stole one base. The Tigerhawks struck out 11 times and drew six walks.

“Our seniors are getting better at it,” Coach Teed said in reference to the strikeouts. “We’re getting some good hits, but we can’t seem to put enough rallies together.”

Camden Cunningham (0-3) took the loss on the mound after allowing five runs — three earned — on five hits and five walks. He struck out 10. Kaden Dalton pitched two innings and surrendered three runs — two earned — on two hits, two walks and one hit batter. He struck out three.

Jack Kelderman pitched into the seventh inning and struck out 11 to earn the pitching win for North Mahaska (3-4, 3-3). Lucas Nunnikhoven led the

Warhawks’ offense with three hits, two runs and four steals. Sigourney 15, Colfax-Mingo 5 SIGOURNEY — A slow start plagued the Tigerhawks on the road against Sigourney on May 31. The Savages put up three crooked numbers and took advantage of three Colfax-Mingo errors during a 15-5, six-inning win in SICL play.

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Baxter sophomore Cael Wishman, left, and junior Perrin Sulzle celebrate with sophomore Colton Moffit (2) after Moffit tossed his first career no-hitter earlier this season. Moffit won again last week against Collins-Maxwell and the Bolts went 3-0 in conference play.

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Colfax-Mingo senior Cael Bracewell improved to 3-0 after his complete-game win over HLV on May 28. Bracewell leads the state in strikeouts and his earned run average is under 1.60.

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Tigerhawk softball developing through ups and downs

COLFAX — A seven-run inning pushed the Colfax-Mingo softball team in front of HLV on May 28.

But the Warriors stayed unbeaten with a big sixth frame during a 12-8 road victory in South Iowa Cedar League play.

HLV scored three runs in the second, but host Colfax-Mingo took the lead after scoring one in the third and seven in the fifth. The Warriors plated nine in the sixth though to complete their rally.

“We have eliminated some of the silliness and tightened up our defense lately,” Colfax-Mingo head softball coach Bryan Poulter said. “The pitching overall has been really good.”

Brianna Freerksen led the Tigerhawks (2-5, 1-5 in the conference) with two hits, three RBIs and one run, Lily Webster finished with one hit, one run and two RBIs and Brooklyn Yanske added one hit and two RBIs.

Sydney Veasman walked twice, scored one run and had one RBI, Dakota Allen drew two walks and scored one run and Olivia Rausch and Macie Porter each tallied one hit and scored one run. Katelyn Steenhoek scored two runs and Victoria Woods walked once.

Yanske (1-3) took the loss in the circle after allowing 12 runs — five earned — on 14 hits and she struck out one in six innings. Freerksen fanned one in her one inning of work.

Lily Randall had three hits to lead HLV.

Hailey Jack earned the pitching win after completing seven innings and surrendering four earned runs while striking out seven.

The Warriors (4-0, 4-0) have scored at least 12 runs in all four of their games this summer.

“The team is developing and growing and that’s the main emphasis,” Poulter said. “We want to see growth and understanding of the game. There are signs of nice plays and advancement but sometimes we take some steps back, too.”

North Mahaska 11, Colfax-Mingo 4

NEW SHARON — The Tigerhawks rallied from a pair of early holes but couldn’t overcome North Mahaska’s big innings late in the game as the Warhawks put up crooked numbers in four of their six at-bats and dispatched Colfax-Mingo at home 11-4 during SICL play on May 29.

Sports calendar

June 7

Softball English Valleys at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m. Baxter at Colo-NESCO, 7 p.m. Baseball English Valleys at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Baxter at Colo-NESCO, 7:15 p.m.

June 8

Softball

Colfax-Mingo at Madrid tournament, 10 a.m.

June 10

Baseball

Colfax-Mingo at Twin Cedars, 7 p.m.

June 11

Softball

Riceville at Baxter, 5 p.m.

Baseball

Riceville at Baxter, 5 p.m.

June 12

Softball

Iowa Valley at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Madrid at Baxter, 7 p.m.

Baseball

Iowa Valley at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

June 13

Baseball

BGM at Baxter, 5 p.m.

June 14

Softball

Lynnville-Sully at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

BCLUW at Baxter, 5 p.m.

Baseball Lynnville-Sully at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

BCLUW at Baxter, 5 p.m.

North Mahaska led 2-0 after one and 4-2 after three before scoring four in the fifth and three in the sixth to pull away for good.

“We need to pick up our sense of what is the situation, what is the count and what to do when we’re ahead in the count?” Poulter said.

“When we are ahead in the count, we need to be looking for the pitch that we want in the zone. Then we need to make adjustments when we are behind in the count.”

Colfax-Mingo scored twice to tie it in the top of the third and then drew even at 4-all with single runs in the fourth and fifth.

Freerksen improved on her team-leading batting average with two hits. She doubled and scored two runs, Rausch finished with one hit, one run and one steal and Allen walked once and totaled two RBIs.

Porter registered one hit and one RBI, Veasman and Yanske each walked once and Webster scored one run and stole one base. Woods also stole one base.

Yanske and Freerksen split up the six innings in the circle.

Yanske took the loss after allowing four runs — two earned — on five hits and one walk and she struck out three in three innings.

Freerksen surrendered seven runs — two earned — on four hits, four walks and one hit batter and she struck out two in three frames.

Freerksen is batting a team-best .467 so far this summer, while Rausch leads the team with eight runs and four steals.

North Mahaska (3-3, 3-2) out-hit Colfax-Mingo 9-4.

Kaylia Shipman led the War-

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Sigourney led 5-0 after two, 8-0 after three and scored six in the sixth to close out the win early.

Bracewell had two of the Tigerhawks’ four hits. He doubled, scored one run, had one RBI and walked once.

Exley finished with one hit by pitch, one run and one RBI, Jay walked once, scored one run and tallied one RBI and Earles collected one hit and one run and was hit by one pitch. Cunningham walked twice and had one RBI.

Baucom had the team’s other hit, Konner Dalton and Jace Lewis were

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Colfax-Mingo sophomore Brianna Freerksen has an earned run average of 3.33 this season. She also has 23 strikeouts in 21 innings.

Miscues plague Baxter softball in trio of losses

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BAXTER — The Baxter softball team was hindered by too many free passes against Colo-NESCO on May 24.

The Bolts’ pitchers walked 11 and the defense committed eight errors during a 13-4 home loss to the Royals in Iowa Star Conference South Division play.

Colo-NESCO led 8-0 after two innings and pushed the margin to 11-1 after three.

Baxter avoided the 10-run mercy rule with a pair of runs in the fifth and added a run in the sixth.

Hannah Huffaker and Camden Moffit each had one hit to lead Baxter (0-6, 0-4 in the conference).

Caydence Sulzle, Karlee Koehler and Kendall Brummel each walked once to lead the Bolts.

Huffaker added one run and one steal, Moffit stole one base and Brummel chipped in two runs and one steal. Koehler also scored one run and stole one base.

Blaire Jutting took the loss in the circle after allowing eight runs — six earned — on three hits and nine walks in 1 2/3 innings. She struck out three.

hawks with three hits.

“Statistically, when you look our team, we have one girl who has three doubles and no one else,” Poulter said. “We don’t have extra-base hits. That translates into how can we score runs.”

Sigourney 8, Colfax-Mingo 1

SIGOURNEY — Class 1A No. 2

Sigourney held the Tigerhawks to two hits and the Savages used a fiverun third frame to grab an advantage during an 8-1 win in SICL play on May 31.

Colfax-Mingo drew even at 1-all in the top of the third, but Sigourney went in front for good with five runs in the third and then added two in the fourth.

Rausch and Kaylee Collins had the two hits, Freerksen and Emma Cook each walked twice, Freerksen stole one base and Steenhoek scored the team’s lone run.

“If we get a runner on first, how do we get her on second and third and then home,” Poulter said. “It can’t always take three singles in a row. We need to hit some gaps and move some runners.”

Freerksen took the pitching loss after allowing six runs — one earned — on five hits, one walk and one hit batter and she struck out three in three innings.

Allen tossed the final three innings and surrendered two runs — zero earned — on three hits and she struck out one.

Carly Goodwin homered, scored two runs and had four RBIs to lead Sigourney (5-3, 3-1), while Josephine Moore struck out 12 in seven innings in the circle.

both hit by pitches, Woods walked once and Konner Dalton added one run.

Jay (0-1) started on the mound and took the loss after allowing eight runs — seven earned — on seven hits, four walks and one hit batter in three innings. He struck out five.

Konner Dalton tossed the final 2 1/3 innings and surrendered seven runs — five earned — on six hits, four walks and three strikeouts.

The Savages (7-0, 5-0) out-hit the Tigerhawks 16-4. Jake Moore, Cole McKay and Brady Clark all had three hits.

Sigourney, which is receiving votes in the latest Class 1A rankings, stole 11 bases. It used three pitchers who fanned 12.

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Colfax-Mingo senior Joe Earles puts the ball in play during a home game this season.

Avery Wonders pitched the final 5 1/3 innings and surrendered five runs — three earned — on seven hits and two walks.

Cassidy Muschick led the Royals (1-7, 1-4) with three hits and four RBIs.

North Tama 11, Baxter 1 TRAER — The Bolts were held to three hits and another tough night in the field helped North Tama claim an 11-1 home win during an Iowa Star Conference South Division contest on May 22.

The Redhawks scored two in the first, third and fifth frames and plated five in the fourth. Baxter’s lone run came in the third.

North Tama out-hit the Bolts 9-3 and Baxter committed eight errors.

Moffit led the Bolts with a double and one run. Emie Tuhn added one hit and one RBI, Holly Zahurones collected the other hit and Sulzle walked once and stole one base. Gwen Tichy registered two steals.

Zahurones took the loss in the circle after allowing 11 runs — 10 earned — on eight hits, five walks and five hit batters in 4 2/3 innings. She also struck out five.

Addison Hochstetler laced three doubles, had five RBIs and stole two bases. The Redhawks (2-3, 2-3) stole nine bases.

Colfax-Mingo 14, Baxter 0, 3 innings

COLFAX — Brummel had the Bolts’ only hit and Baxter committed nine errors during a 14-0 non-conference loss to Colfax-Mingo on May 23.

The Tigerhawks scored all 14 of their runs in the second frame and the game ended after three innings due to the mercy rule.

Huffaker added one walk and one steal for Baxter. Colfax-Mingo (2-5) committed just one error. Zahurones took the pitching loss after allowing 10 runs — one earned — on two hits, five walks and two hit batters in 1 1/3 innings. She also struck out two.

Jutting got two outs in the circle and surrendered four runs — none earned — on one hit and two walks. She struck out one.

Cael Bracewell

Colfax-Mingo senior Cael Bracewell is 3-0 as a starting pitcher. His 49 strikeouts have come in 23 innings and his ERA is under 1.60. At the plate, he leads the team with a .600 on-base percentage and 10 runs, eight walks and eight steals.

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