Symbol of the Vietnam War era gets turned into a monument to honor veterans, spearheaded by passionated 90-year-old Army man
Harnden, center, shares a moment with Joe Giannini of Midwest Aerospace after a Huey helicopter was installed Sept. 30 in Baxter. The helicopter serves as a memorial for Vietnam veterans and was a project spearheaded by Harnden, a 90-year-old retired lieutenant colonel.
By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
Lynn Harnden spent 1,200 combat hours in the cockpit of a Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, known by its nickname “Huey” during the Vietnam War, and for many soldiers on the battlefield it was a welcomed sight to see one of them up in the sky providing air support or landing near a smoke signal for a swift rescue. It has been 50 years since the Vietnam War ended, and the
Huey was still a welcomed sight to behold in the small town of Baxter, Iowa. The helicopter was unarmed and unmanned, and although it didn’t look it from the outside it was sorely out of commission. Harnden made sure the chopper got one last fight.
Instead of piloting the Huey manually — which was impossible in its current state — he and the Baxter American Legion Post 493 spearheaded the fundraising to get the helicopter to be put on display on a raised platform, per-
manently in flight and overlooking other veterans memorials on the north end of Main Street. Veterans set a goal for $75,000. In just 16 months, they exceeded their goal and were staring at a tried and true Huey being assembled on the streets of Baxter. It took a few hours for Midwest Aerospace to install the tailplanes, the main rotor and the tail rotor onto the body of the Huey, but it proved to be an entertaining show.
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Giving back to the community
Colfax native Vernon Stodden gives back to his hometown to beautify the dilapidated pillars at the Colfax Cemetery
By Jamee A. Pierson Jasper County Tribune
Thanks to a generous donation from a former Colfax resident, the pillars at the Colfax Cemetery have been brought back to their original glory. Vernon Stodden, who has been in masonry his entire working life, put in the work to fix the broken pillars, making the cemetery shine once again.
“I have such fond affection for Colfax. I always said it was a great place to be from,” Stodden said. “I love my hometown. When Mayor Mast called and asked if I would do the work, I’m always interested to go out there.”
The pillars, which line the cemetery on South Walnut Street, had fallen into disrepair. Thanks to the work from Stodden’s crew, the 18 posts, 13 small brick pillars and five larger brick pillars will now stand tall for decades to come.
“When we (Mast and I) talked about it, he told me the budget and it wouldn’t have done the project to the level of finish that it needed to be done,” Stodden said. “It is set up for the next 100 years. The old caps were cast concrete caps. We upgraded them to limestone and it will last a bit longer. It is well built.”
A graduate of the class of 1974, Stodden served in the Air Force following graduation, returning to Iowa to start his masonry company. While he wasn’t in Colfax, the town always kept a special place with him.
“I remember being in the band with Colfax High School and marching there for Memorial Day services. I stood out there on that ground every year,” Stodden said. “I am just fond of Colfax. It will always be a warm place in my heart.”
Fifty years later, Stodden is giving back to his hometown and
helping out his former teacher, now mayor — Mast. The deteriorated pillars no longer are an eyesore and, with the work of a “really good crew,” are a focal point at the cemetery.
“The City of Colfax is proud to report that improvements have been made to our cemetery largely though the generosity and hard work of a good samaritan,” Colfax City Clerk Nancy Earles said. “The old, dilapidated pillars that have guarded the cemetery for decades, have received a much-needed facelift.”
COUNTY CONSERVATION DONATION CHALLENGE
Newton couple to match up to $100K for every dollar donated to Jasper County Conservation project until the end of the year
By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
From now until the end of the year, Jeff and Jodi King will match all donations made to Jasper County Conservation dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, for the environmental education center project, which is nearing construction after almost $2.6 million was raised through grants and generous community donors.
In order to participate, donors are asked to make donations directly to the Jasper Community Foundation earmarked for the environmental education center.
So if the challenge is met by the end of the year, Jasper County Conservation could raise $200,000 towards the project, doubling the community’s impact. Jeff and Jodi, who owned Keystone Laboratories, Inc, for 32 years, announced the challenge in a letter to community members sent last week.
They told Newton News their motivation behind the donation stems back to their history with Keystone Labs, whose services of environmental testing somewhat intertwine with the philosophy of conservation. Jeff is a believer in conservation’s pursuits to educate the public and promote preservation of natural resources.
“As we become more and more dependent on all these electronic things in our lives, we become less and less knowledgable about the world around us and how we can conserve it so our kids and our grandkids and their kids can enjoy the same kinds of things that we did when we were younger,” Jeff said To him, there is no better way to encourage and facilitate that message than with county
conservation’s nature center project. In the Kings’ letter, he said the center will also be a significant tourism attraction and welcome center for Jasper County, and a hub to promote all county conservation areas. Jeff and Jodi also have a personal connection to the project. The center will be named after their daughter, Dana King Ceretti, who died of cystic fibrosis on Dec. 30, 2009, at age 30. Dana was a graduate of Newton High School and the University of Northern Iowa, and she taught at Thomas Jefferson Elementary.
“She would be thrilled about a project like this and really understand the value of it,” Jodi said. “We look at it as a really important and cool way to remember her.” Both Jeff and Jodi envision the Dana King Ceretti Environmental Education Center will make a wonderful addition to Jasper County and beyond. Jeff said the programs, services, attractions and events the center can facilitate will greatly benefit the surrounding areas and educate both older and younger generations.
“It’s a legacy,” he added. “It’s something we can do to give back to the community for all the things. We’ve been here for 45 years. Our kids grew up here. We think it’s important to give back to the community that we have lived in for so long. We’re blessed that we’re able to do that.”
Keri Van Zante, director of Jasper County Conservation, said other areas of the center have received sizable donations for naming rights. For instance, the Geisler-Penquite Foundation fully funded a $700,000 Geisler-Penquite Land
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Lynn
Jamie Malloy of Studio Melee Updated designs by Studio Melee show what Jasper County Conservation’s environmental education center may look like.
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Thanks to work donated by former Colfax resident Vernon Stodden, the pillars at the Colfax Cemetery are repaired and stand tall at the entrance of the property.
The different types of breast cancer
The term “breast cancer” does not describe a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer type is determined by the specific cells in the breast that become cancerous. There are many different types of breast cancer, and the medical community’s understanding of the disease is based on decades of research and millions of patients treated.
In 2001, Dr. Charles Perou first classified breast cancer into subtypes based on genomic patterns. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation says breast cancer is broadly divided into two types: non-invasive breast cancers and invasive breast cancers. Non-invasive breast cancers are called Stage 0 breast cancers or carcinomas in situ. These are thought to be the precursors to breast cancer, says the BCRF. While non-invasive breast cancers are not initially life-threatening, if left untreated, they can develop into invasive breast cancers, which can be fatal.
Here is a look at some of the different types of breast cancer.
• Invasive ductal carcinoma: This is the most common type of breast cancer, advises the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®. Invasive ductal carcinoma accounts for 70 to 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses in women and men. This cancer forms in the milk ducts and spreads beyond.
• Invasive lobular carcinoma: This is the second most common type of breast cancer, accounting for 10 to 15 percent of diagnoses, says the BCRF. Invasive lobular carcinoma originates in the milk-pro -
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Millions of women across the globe are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women each year, with nearly three million new cases confirmed every 12 months.
duce feelings of depression, anxiety and more while also making women more capable of adapting to their situation.
ducing glands of the breast known as lobules. Tumors that form due to invasive lobular carcinoma more commonly grow in lines in the breast rather than in lumps, so they present differently on a mammogram.
• Inflammatory breast cancer: Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, fast-growing type of breast cancer. The inflammatory name comes from the appearance of the skin of the breast. It looks red and inflamed, which is caused by breast cancer cells blocking lymph channels in the breast and skin, says Breast Cancer Now, a research and support charity.
• Tripe-negative breast cancer: The NBCF says a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer means the three most common types of receptors known to cause most breast cancer growths are not present in the cancer tumor. These receptors are estrogen, progesterone and the HER2/neu gene. Since the tumor cells lack necessary receptors, certain treatments like hormone therapy and drugs that target these receptors are ineffective. Chemotherapy is still an option.
• Metastatic breast cancer: This type of breast cancer is also known as Stage IV breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer originates in an area of the breast, but spreads (metastasizes) to another part of the body, most commonly the bones, lungs, brain, or liver, indicates BreastCancer.org.
Individuals hoping to learn more about breast cancer should be aware that there are various types of the disease. Which type an individual has is an important variable doctors consider as they plan a course of treatment.
Those figures are undoubtedly daunting, but they also tell a different story of perseverance and survival that can comfort women who have recently received a breast cancer diagnosis. According to the WCRF, in 2020 there were 7.8 million women worldwide who had lived for at least five years after their breast cancer diagnosis. Indeed, survival rates for breast cancer have improved dramatically in recent decades. Women often overcome the disease on account of their own personal resilience, but also by drawing on the experiences of others for inspiration and strength, namely through support groups. Women recently diagnosed with breast cancer may be surprised to learn just how beneficial support groups can be.
• Support groups can help women overcome the mental challenges of a diagnosis. A 2019 study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology examined the effectiveness of support groups for women with breast cancer and their caregivers. The study found that participation in a support group can help to re -
• Support group participation during treatment can have a lasting effect. A longitudinal study published in the journal Psychooncology in 2014 found that social support of breast cancer patients was positively predictive of better physical and mental health-related quality of life at three-year follow-up appointments for breast cancer patients. That means the benefits of joining a breast cancer support group are not only evident during treatment, but endure long after treatment as well.
• Support groups can be informative on multiple levels. Breastcancer.org notes that participation in a support group can teach women diagnosed with the disease how to become better advocates for themselves. That’s a notable benefit, as women confronting the mental health side effects of cancer treatment, including depression and anxiety, may feel as though they lack agency. In addition, by listening to others in a support group, women can identify new resources for understanding their disease and treatment plan.
Support groups can be invaluable for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Women can speak with their cancer care team to learn about local support groups.
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Baxter residents unfolded their lawn chairs and sought shelter under the shade of downtown shops, enjoying bottled water and chips or the occasional ice cold beer from Baxter Family Market, the staff of which eventually grilled hotdogs for the hungry onlookers unwilling to give up their front row seats.
Harnden brought along a chair of his own, but most of the time the 90-year-old was on his feet admiring the aircraft and taking pictures with friends and family. The retired lieutenant colonel is a true Army man. By the time he made his first deployment to Vietnam in 1966 he was already in the Army for 15 years.
“I was an old man in Vietnam,” he told Newton News on Sept. 30. “Most of my pilots were like 19 years old. I went back for a second tour from 1969 to 1970.”
Seeing another Huey up close again reminds him of service and his experiences. His longest day flying lasted 11 hours and 15 minutes; he made 52 takeoffs and landings. It is hard to say how many people he picked up. He expects it had to be hundreds. There were so many missions, and it was so long ago.
For veterans, the Huey helicopter is not only a symbol of the Vietnam War, Harnden said it was regarded as a savior, a guardian angel. It was larger than any of the soap bubble canopy model helicopters at the time, allowing for medics to treat injured soldiers in need of emergency medical attention.
“Over 91 percent of
the people we evacuated survived,” Harnden said. “From the time we got a call until we had the person picked up and on his way to help, it was 15 minutes or less. All of us monitored three different radios. Each radio had its own emergency frequency … Everybody was listening.”
Harnden could not help but stare at the helicopter when it was resting on the ground. Even with most of its hardware removed, it weighs about 4,000 pounds. When the aircraft was on active duty in Vietnam, it weighed considerably more. Harnden said it more than doubled its weight at 9,600 pounds.
As he watched the helicopter lift off the ground for the last time with the help of Dave’s Crane &
Wrecker Service, Harnden couldn’t help but smile. It felt like a huge undertaking to get the helicopter to Baxter. When he initially saw the Huey pull down Main Street, he was overwhelmed with emotions.
“The enthusiasm and happy feelings and tears of joy,” he said. “I spent an important part of my life in this thing.”
It is an important part of living history, Harnden added, and its presence in Baxter may just reinforce the impact of the Vietnam War and those who fought it in. He hopes residents and visitors appreciate it in the years to come. He hopes it becomes an educational tool. And he hopes it inspires.
Surrounded by other memorials to veterans,
the Huey helicopter monument is in good company to do just that. Greg Christianson, the longtime post commander of the Baxter American Legion, said when he first took on the leadership role there was only one flag pole and two walls of names honoring veterans.
Two more walls and two more flag poles were added. Then came the soldier statues. Funnily enough, it took longer — two to three years — for the Baxter American Legion to finish that project than it did to install the Huey. The mural is one of the newest additions to the corner memorials.
Silhouettes depict a soldier calling for help for another injured laying on the ground. Next to them is a nurse, which Chris-
tianson said is supposed to be local veteran Marta Ford, who was an active duty member of the Army Nurse Corps. Like Harnden, she retired a lieutenant colonel.
Above the silhouettes are Huey helicopters flying over the horizon.
Christianson said these memorials in conjunction with their proximity to the Huey, the caboose and the Chichaqua Valley Trail, it ought to bring more people to town and enjoy the small town atmosphere and amenities.
“It’s a destination,” Christianson said.
John Holle of Baxter, who served in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967, had been watching the progress of the Huey monument since noon. He remarked that he got a ride in one once. Holle also thinks the memorial will not only honor veterans but also give folks a reason to come to Baxter more often.
“It’s going to bring in a lot of people and bring business in town,” Holle said. By viewing the Huey for themselves, Christianson hopes visitors understand what was given and what was sacrificed for Americans to enjoy their freedoms.
“Like it says here, ‘All gave some, some gave all,’” Christianson said of the phrase included on one of the walls of the nearby memorials. “If they stand and look and read that and look at all the names, it surely should do something to them.”
Joe Giannini of Midwest Aerospace led a team of four — including himself — in constructing the final pieces to the Huey before it was anchored to its platform. Midwest Aerospace is based out of Lowell, Ind. and was
founded by Giannini’s grandfather. It has been in business for almost 35 years.
Midwest Aerospace supplied Baxter with the Huey helicopter. Typically, the company sells and distributes hard-to-find parts for military aircraft in order to get as many back in the air as possible. But about once a year the company is called upon to do what they call a “static” job.
Instead of getting the aircraft ready to fly again, Midwest Aerospace prepares it for display purposes. Before the Huey was hoisted away, Giannini and his crew were wiping down windows and looking for any imperfections that needed fixed, like some extra paint on the ends of the rotor.
It is those small details that are important to Giannini, and they are indicative of a team and a company who is passionate about what they do.
“We have a lot of respect for the guys that served and the guys currently serving and a passion for the helicopter and what it stands for,” Giannini said. “That’s why we are one of few companies that are dong everything we can to keep them flying.”
Midwest Aerospace has installed another static exhibit in Treynor, Iowa. The main difference from that job is there was not as many people watching.
“Nobody came out except the guys from the American Legion,” he said.
“You guys have the whole town here! It’s a little bit more stressful for us but it’s alright. We didn’t expect an audience but it’s OK. We’re proud of it and we want you guys to be proud of it, too. We’re proud of what it stands for.”
previously reported the first phase of the project includes the main building with classrooms, laboratory space, offices for staff, a meeting room and an outdoor observation
The subsequent phases include a
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Lynn Harnden and Greg Christianson share a handshake while taking one final look at the Huey helicopter up close before it is posted as a memorial for Vietnam War veterans.
Jamie Malloy of Studio Melee
Updated designs by Studio Melee show what Jasper County Conservation’s envi-
education center may look like.
Obituaries
Craig Alan Hadsall
Oct. 2, 2024
Craig Alan Hadsall, 62, son of Charles and Beverly Hadsall, was born May 3, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up, he had a love of horses, farming, and watching the squirrels out the window instead of paying attention in class. In his youth and teen years, he enjoyed working at the Sale Barn in Colfax.
at First United Methodist Church in Newton. Together, they raised three sons, Joe (Theresa), Jordan (Brittany), and Tanner, as well as one daughter, Katherine (Justin).
Craig was united in marriage to Renee Marie Young on April 11, 1987
Craig was extremely proud of all of his children. He worked at Anderson Erickson Dairy for almost 25 years before retiring in 2015 after a medical illness forced him.
Craig enjoyed hunting, grilling, fishing, sending YouTube videos to his family, and spending time with his family. He also had an infectious laugh and enjoyed sneaking sweets and playing with his grandchildren. Craig had a soft spot for cats, and spent his retirement feeding, building hay shel-
ters, and taking in abandoned cats.
Craig passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 2nd, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother-in-law, Freda Young; brother-inlaw, Richard Young; sister-in-law, Myrna Young; and various family pets including his cat, Spencer.
Those left to honor the memory of Craig include his wife, Renee; his mother, Beverly; fatherin-law, Sandy Young; his four children; and five grandchildren, Lily, Ella, Aubrey, Alexis, and Theo. He is also survived by his sisters, Terri (Mike) Gilbert and Crystal (Carey) Wing; brothers, Gene (Kathie) Hadsall and Co-
rey (Michele) Hadsall; brothers-in-law, Robert (Sylvia) Young and Randy Young and many nieces and nephews. He will be intensely missed by his family cats, Snowball, Milo, Cookie, Oreo, Carl, Oliver, Mr. Kitty, Klyde, Marbles, and MEEKO.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Following burial, a lunch will be served at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, October 10, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to an Animal Rescue League of the donor’s choice, or to Lucy’s Pet Pantry.
Maytag workers diagnosed with cancer secure cash benefits
Federal courts require asbestos manufacturers to compensate cancer victims
Plant workers employed before 1982 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits. Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and mesothelioma are frequently caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos-laced products were used for decades at Maytag. Neither employees nor management were aware of the asbestos risk.
Asbestos is a mineral that in its natural state is harmless. It becomes harmful when it is pulled apart or ground up into flexible fibers. Then, when inhaled or swallowed, microscopic asbestos fibers may be permanently affixed to body tissue. Over many years, these fibers may cause genetic changes that
can lead to cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, “It can take from 10 to 40 years or more for asbestos-related cancers to appear.”
To compensate cancer victims and the families of deceased cancer victims, Federal Bankruptcy Courts have required asbestos manufacturers to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in private trusts. Through these trusts, cancer victims can receive money
damages by the filing of timely, detailed, and accurate claims. Norris Injury Lawyers has announced a specific initiative to assist Maytag employees in recovering money set aside for them in these asbestos trusts. Cancer victims or the families of deceased victims who worked at the plant before 1982 may call 800-4789578 for a free evaluation of their claim. Additional information is available at getnorris.com/asb.
Gardening in the Air virtual symposium returns Oct. 19
Gardening is an art, and to be successful, a gardener must manage a wide range of factors and conditions. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will help bring the many pieces together in a one-day, nine-session webinar Oct. 19 called Gardening in the Air.
Led by horticulture experts from across the Midwest, the Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium will feature presentations from three tracks, including Gardening in a Changing Environment, Edible Vegetables and Nature Critters.
Attendees can mix and match sessions based on personal preference, by selecting up to three different programs. One session from each track will be offered at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Central Time. All sessions will be offered via Zoom, requiring participants to have internet access and a valid email address.
Gardening in the Air.“This online symposium is a great opportunity to get advice and information on how to garden better – all at a time when many of us are reflecting on our gardens from this past year and looking to figuring out what to do next year,” said Aaron Steil, horticulture specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Under Gardening in a Changing Environment, participants can choose from three sessions called Pick Me: Decision Points of How New Plants Are Chosen; Gravel Gardens and Other Water Wise Gardening Techniques; and Urban Forestry for the 21st Century: A Climate Tool for All.
Drivers stay alert for deer movement
Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks. Autumn deer behavior, crop harvest and peak travel times for motorists combine to hike the risk of vehicle-deer collisions in Iowa.
From the middle of October until the third week of November, Iowa bucks become more active in the pursuit of does during the breeding season. Motorist may be distracted by the first deer that crosses not seeing the pursuing buck. This adds to multiple scenarios of fast moving, unpredictable deer crossing highways.
The crop harvest is already in full swing, concentrating deer into remaining cover that is often brushy creeks, trees or fence lines which often intersect with roads. A third factor will be the change away from daylight savings time on November 3, placing more Iowans behind the wheel during the deer-heavy dawn and dusk periods.
A few ways to give drivers an edge during this period are to reduce speed, increase following distance from other cars, and to sweep eye movements from ditch to ditch, especially during those low light periods and when approaching those brushy or tree lined ‘funnels’ near roads. Drivers are also encouraged not to ‘veer for deer,’ leaving the lane of traffic could cause a collision with another vehicle or a roadside obstacle, such as a utility pole or culvert.
Iowa’s deer herd is managed to balance recreational opportunities, such as wildlife viewing and hunting, with negative impacts like crop and property damage. Iowa’s deer management relies on an engaged stakeholder process to make science-based decisions for the benefit of all Iowans.
Learn new skills to help make dream gardening projects a reality
The second track sessions are History and Culture of Vegetables, Colorful Vegetables, and Vegetable Gardening Methods for Small Spaces.
Lastly, the Nature Critters track sessions are If You Plant It, They Will Come: A Plan to Attract Birds;
What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Spotted Lanternfly to Arrive; and Better Flower and Garden Photography. There is no cost to attend the Zoom sessions, but registration is required by Oct. 13.
Jasper County Community Development is currently seeking bids for the installation of a new septic system for a Jasper County resident. County staff will be onsite October 15, 2024 from 9am to 10 am. The bids are due by 3 PM on October 23, 2024. For more information, please contact Jasper County Community Development
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Sports
Sulzle’s career night propels Baxter football to win over Spartans
MAXWELL — A video-game performance from Perrin Sulzle led the Baxter football team to a win over rival Collins-Maxwell on Oct. 4.
Sulzle accounted for all 64 of the team’s points after throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for five during the Bolts’ 64-42 road victory over the Spartans.
Sulzle also converted five two-point conversions with his arm during the Class 8-man District 9 contest. The Baxter win spoiled Collins-Maxwell’s Homecoming game.
The Bolts (3-3, 2-3 in the district) led 38-20 at halftime. It was the fourth straight time they scored at least 60 points against the Spartans.
Sulzle was 18-of-26 through the air for 263 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for a career-high 303 yards and a career-best five rushing TDs. He threw for 345 yards and six TDs last year against the Spartans.
Sulzle’s 27 touchdowns rank tied for eighth in 8-man. His 806 rushing yards are 10th and his 1,081 all-purpose yards rank 11th.
Eli Dee finished with eight catches for a career-high 125 yards and one touchdown, Stadan Vansice grabbed six catches for 80 yards and two scores and Cade Robinson rushed for 26 yards and caught three passes for 57 yards and one TD.
Vansice ranks eighth in 8-man with 29 catches. Jack Anderson added 28 rushing yards against Collins-Maxwell (4-2, 3-2).
Cael Wishman finished with 11 tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss to lead the defense.
Anderson chipped in a career-best 9.5 tackles, Cainan Travis posted nine tackles and Skyler Stoll collected a career-best seven tackles.
Dee added 3.5 tackles and snagged his class-leading sixth interception. Sulzle also had three tackles and one pick and Carter Smith recovered a fumble.
Church Schedules
Motivated Tigerhawks down L-S in SICL matchup
By Troy Hyde Sports Editor
COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo’s volleyball team has shown plenty of flashes this season. But a lack of consistency has often gotten in the way of a lot its matches. That consistency improved for the Tigerhawks on Sept. 30 and they played one of their best matches of the season during a 25-21, 2522, 25-21 home win over Lynnville-Sully during South Iowa Cedar League play.
“We’ve been begging for the consistency we saw tonight,” Colfax-Mingo head volleyball coach Mike Hunsberger said. “We have shown flashes all season and are starting to piece those flashes together.
“What’s special about tonight is, while Trinity (Smith) obviously had a huge night, it was a team win across the board. There wasn’t really anyone who had an off night. There were so many pieces to this win.”
515-689-4926
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
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 month - WIC appointments
IRA UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Michael Omundson
SUNDAY - 9:30 a.m. Church service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school (communion first Sunday)
METZ COMMUNITY CHURCH
3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton Pastor David Rex 641-521-4354
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:10 a.m. Worship Last Saturday of month - 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Colfax Minister, Pastor Cody Dyer Church Office 674-4165
FRIDAY, Oct. 11 - “The Cellar” following the C-M football game
SUNDAY, Oct. 13 - 9 a.m. Fellowship;
9:15 a.m. Bible Education Classes; 10:25 a.m. Message by Pastor Cody Dyer; 5 p.m. “The Well” Youth Group
TUESDAY, Oct. 15 - 3:30 p.m. Women’s Prayer and Coffee
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16 - 9 a.m. Busy Bee Quilters and Fresh Encounter Prayer; 5:45 p.m. AWANA Family
Meal; 6:25 p.m. AWANA Clubs
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Newton, Iowa
SATURDAY - 4 p.m. Mass
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Mass
COLFAX FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
S. Locust & W. Division St. Office - 674-3782
Rev. Phil Dicks pastor
SUNDAY - 10:30 a.m. Sunday
School; Today is Food Pantry Sunday
HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
126 E. Howard
Rev. Paul Avery, pastor Church: 674-3700
hopeassemblyofgod@yahoo.com
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Worship
WEDNESDAY - 7 p.m. Evening Service
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
302 E. Howard St., Colfax Fr. Ron Hodges 515-674-3711
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Mass
DAILY MASS - 8 a.m.
MINGO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Phil Dicks
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship service (Sunday school not meeting at this time)
ASHTON CHAPEL 8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo Pastors: Larry Craig & Mark Eddy
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Worship
BETHANY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter 641-227-3402
Pastor Chris Hayward SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Sunday School (Sunday after Labor Day to second Sunday in May); 10 a.m. Sunday Worship. First Sunday communion. All are welcome. baxterbethanyucc.org
WEDNESDAYS - 1st & 3rd - 6:30 p.m. Mens Bible Study 2nd & 4th - 6:30 p.m. Men’s and Womens Bible Study
THURSDAYS 10 a.m. - Womens Bible Study
BAXTER
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
218 S. Main, Baxter
Pastor Ben Spera Church: 641-227-3382
SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship WEDNESDAY - 6 p.m.
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Baxter head football coach Rob Luther coaches his team before a kickoff during a home game earlier this season. The Bolts spoiled rival Collins-Maxwell’s Homecoming on Oct. 4 following a 64-42 road win.
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Colfax-Mingo seniors Kaylee Collins (10) and Trinity Smith (11) and junior Grace Hunsberger celebrate a point during the Tigerhawks’ conference matchup against Lynnville-Sully on Sept. 30.
Confronting the threat of the Chinese Communist Party
The aggressive actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) pose an undeniable threat to our national security.
Last year, when a Chinese spy balloon flew over the nation’s airspace garnering national news attention, Chinese-state intelligence operations rose to the forefront of national security discussions. While Beijing’s influence operations are not always as obvious, they are equally as alarming. In addition to purchasing farmland next to military bases, the CCP has stolen enough intellectual property to cost the United States hundreds of billions of dollars. In one of the most poorly kept secrets, CCP-owned enterprises often employ children or exploit and oppress religious minorities for slave
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labor — particularly in the manufacturing sector.
Perhaps most insidiously, the Chinese government subsidizes the creation of synthetic fentanyl precursors which are supplied to cartels and trafficked into the United States – contributing to the deaths of over 70,000 Americans each year.
We cannot mischaracterize these offenses as the scrappy, potshots of a far-away bully. The CCP’s strategy of
There aren’t enough services to prevent homelessness
By Annabelle Ortiz
Do you know who experiences homelessness in the United States? Often, it’s hard-working parents who give back to their communities — maybe people just like you.
I worked with people experiencing homelessness and helped women who were survivors of domestic violence. Then I experienced domestic violence myself and lost my own home. After that, I knew firsthand what it was like.
I’m a woman of faith and married an elder from my church. It came as a terrible shock when I suffered a severe injury from violence at his hands and had to take my children from a previous relationship and flee our home.
There weren’t safe openings in the shelters where my children and I could be together, so I sent them to be with their father while I tried to survive homelessness and get back on my feet.
I applied to my state’s crime victims compensation fund to help secure housing and reunite with my children, but this process took over two years. In the meantime, I had major surgery whose complications resulted in permanent disability and left me unable to sustain meaningful employment.
I was disabled, separated from my children, homeless, and in shock. Life wasn’t supposed to be this way. When my victim’s compensation funds finally came through, I got my children and relocated us to another state where we would be safe. I was accepted into a leadership institute and began cooking meals for those in need. I started my own ministry. The leadership program even used my story to train social workers.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) helped us through the hard times. With prayer and a modest safety net, I was back on track.
Then COVID-19 hit. The homeless shelter I cooked for closed down due to insufficient funds. SSDI mistakenly halted my payments due to a clerical error that would take months to sort out. My rent skyrocketed overnight. I quickly fell behind on rent and ended up back on the street.
Here’s what I’ve learned from the people I’ve ministered to — and my own bad luck: There are precious few services that help prevent homelessness. The obstacles to assistance when we need it are many. You must be destitute to receive help, and as soon as you begin to get back on your feet, that critical assistance can be pulled away.
Further, it’s more expensive to have assistance programs kick in after the tsunami and toss us a sponge for cleanup. We need to prevent the storm from happening in the first place. We aren’t homeless due to desire. Grave things have happened to us, most of them beyond our control.
If we are ill, we need health care. If our partners are abusing us or our children, we need assistance safely relocating. If our rent skyrockets, we need rental assistance and a Renters Tax Credit. If there isn’t enough affordable housing, we need to build it. If we’re disabled or lose work, we need reliable and sufficient disability and unemployment insurance. And if our children are hungry, we need help putting food on the table.
None of this is as expensive as the huge tax breaks politicians give the wealthy or the over one trillion dollars a year spent largely to increase the profits of the defense industry. These are questions of priorities.
Ask yourself, if what happened to me happened to you or your loved one, what would you want?
Policies that ensure our safety, security, and prosperity. That’s what we all want. Together, we can demand it.
Annabelle Ortiz is a mother, founder of GHB911 CommunityOutreach,andapassionateadvocate.
subversion is an urgent and imminent threat. Through their “united front” work — a blueprint for state-backed foreign influence operations — the CCP funds Confucius Institutes across America with the objective of manipulating public perception.
Despite these grave threats, the Biden-Harris Administration has failed to respond decisively. They promised to be tough on China, yet we have witnessed an alarming expansion of Chinese Communist influence. In this leadership vacuum created by the White House, House Republicans have taken initiative by passing 25 critical bills aimed at countering the CCP’s threats. One of the most important of these bills was prohibiting the CCP from purchasing farmland.
The House of Representatives passed the ‘Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act’ which would allow USDA to review foreign investments into agricultural land. Our home state has been a lead-
er on this issue by enacting stronger reporting requirements for foreign investments into Iowa farmland. It is crucial for us to keep our domestic food supply secure.
Also among the 25 bills is also the ‘STOP CCP Act’, which imposes stringent sanctions on CCP officials who continue to harass Taiwan or contribute to the Uyghur genocide and the ‘End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act’. It prohibits Chinese manufacturers of EV components from receiving U.S. tax credits. Let me be clear: the fight against the CCP’s influence is far from over. We will not back down. Together, we must defend our nation, uphold our values, and stand fiercely against communist tyranny. In Congress, I will remain relentless in my commitment to legislation that confronts the ever-growing threat of the CCP. We cannot afford complacency; our national security and way of life in Iowa are at stake.
There’s only a few weeks remaining before the 2024 presidential election comes to a close, that is, pending post-Nov. 5 election certification, recounts, challenges and lawsuits. Ed Kilgore, political columnist for Intelligencer-New York Magazine since 2015, estimates that only 4-7 percent of the electorate is genuinely undecided as to whether to vote for GOP’s Trump-Vance ticket or the Democratic Party’s Harris-Walz team.
However, there might be a bigger problem for both political campaigns. That is, Pew Research Center’s analysis of the past three elections reveals 63 percent of Americans – an alarming number — are not dependable voters. Sometimes they vote and sometimes they don’t vote. These voters are referred to as irregular voters.
What might be influential to the undecided and irregular voters won’t come down to Trump-Vance promises or Harris-Walz platitudes, per se, but to endorsements by people of influence and/or by political loyalists announcing they are voting for a person from the “other side.”Let’s explore what’s been happening along these lines
Donald J. Trump, Republican In late August, Trump announced two former Democrats were appointed to his hopeful post-Nov. 5 transition team, namely Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. Kennedy, a former Democrat, turned independent but most recently ended his presidential campaign. Five months ago, Trump called Kennedy a ”radical left lunatic.” Former U.S. Rep. Gabbard (Dem., Hawaii, 20132021) left the Democratic Party
in 2022. The Daily Beast reported that on Feb. 19, 2023, Gabbard spoke at a `Russian Patriot’ rally at Washington, DC’s National Mall along with former Democrat congressman Dennis Kucinich (Ohio), former Libertarian congressman Ron Paul and Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein. Two other Democrats have endorsed Trump: Ruben Diaz, Sr., a New York City council person and New York State senator, and Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois governor who was released from prison after Trump pardoned him (Feb. 18, 2020) and cut short his 14-year sentence related to political corruption (News Nation, Aug. 30).
Three current Democratic Party U.S. House of Representatives (i.e., Jared Golden — Maine, Josh Harder — California and Mary Peltola — Alaska) along with three Democrats running against GOP candidates (i.e., Lanon Baccam — Iowa, Adam Frisch — Colorado and Janelle Stelson — Pennsylvania) have not formally endorsed Harris (Politico, Aug. 14). They may throw their support to Trump.
The Guardian reports more than 60 billionaires, technology titans and venture capitalists are backing Trump’s campaign (Sept. 6).
Kamala Harris, Democrat CNBC News reported on Sept. 24 that 405 economists endorsed vice resident Harris for president over former president Trump.
In a Sept. 18 letter published by the New York Times, 111 former staffers, all Republicans who served in the Reagan, G.H.W. Bush, G.W. Bush and/or Trump administrations or members of Congress, announced they are
backing Harris. The former GOP employees wrote: “Of course, we have plenty of honest, ideological disagreements with Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz. That’s to be expected. The alternative, however, is simply untenable.”On Sunday, Sept. 22, a letter released by 741 former national security officials — made up of bipartisan senior leaders — endorsed Harris for president,calling Trump “impulsive and ill-informed” (CNBC).
On Sept. 6, 88 corporate leaders signed a letter endorsing Harris for president. Signers included James Murdoch (an heir to the Murdoch family media empire of Fox News and Wall Street Journal), Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and more than a dozen who made their fortunes on Wall Street (CNBC)
The `Republicans for Harris’ website says “over 100,000 people have joined this campaign within a campaign” (Newsweek, Sept. 5). Thirty-six news agencies have endorsed Harris for president as compared to seven endorsing Trump’s candidacy.
Traditionally, endorsements have played a major role in giving one side or the other an advantage. With the Trump-Harris race being more deadlocked as compared to previous elections, this may be the year party switchers, billionaires, national security officers, presidential staffers and economists may sway the undecided and irregular voters to determine who will be America’s 47th president.
A special plea to the irregular voters: don’t sit out this election. Vote on Nov. 5 as research is replete the future of democracy is at stake.
Contact Steve Corbin at Steven.B.Corbin@gmail.com
Richardson, Handorf lead short-handed Bolts at Clarke
OSCEOLA — Matt Richardson and Max Handorf both finished in the top five of the boys’ 5K race at the Clarke Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 1.
But missing two varsity scorers from their roster was too much for the Class 1A No. 17 Bolts to overcome. But Baxter still finished third in the nine-team field.
The Baxter girls also were without top runner Makayla True, which left only Zoey Gliem running around the 5K course during the varsity girls’ race.
Richardson, who is ranked 13th in 1A, won the boys’ race in 17 minutes, 17.9 seconds and Handorf was fifth in 17:56.2. He’s currently ranked 23rd.
Maddox Peters (19:30.6) finished 14th and Dakota Parker (20:09.3) was 22nd, while Parker Bonney (26:22.3) was a scoring runner for the first time in 78th.
The Bolts did not have No. 3 runner Brecken Fisher (injury) or No. 5 runner Logan Rainsbarger (illness)
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Trinity Smith did have a big night. And her double-double led the way. But five players had at least three kills, eight tallied at least three digs and the Tigerhawks produced eight blocks and eight aces in the victory.
Lynnville-Sully played the match without top hitter Tatum Huyser, who leads the Hawks with 69 kills and entered the match as the team’s leader in digs with 111.
L-S will now have to rely on even more youth and inexperience as Huyser is expected to miss the rest of the season with a bad sprain. The Hawks’ rotation featured three freshmen and three sophomores.
The Hawks (8-14, 1-3 in the SICL) got off to a strong start in the opening set. A pair of aces from Jakeira Hay helped the visitors to a 5-0 lead early.
After a Colfax-Mingo timeout, the hosts chipped away at its deficit and four straight points closed the gap to one.
The Hawks went back up 11-7 on kills by Kate Harthoorn and Ashlan Cordes, but Smith took over from there. She put down three kills during a 6-0 run and then added two more kills and an ace to push C-M’s advantage to 17-13.
The back-and-forth nature of the set continued as L-S closed to 17-16 before three straight from C-M extended its lead back to four. The margin was never fewer than three the rest of the way.
“I just told them to breathe. We know what we are capable of and it was just about resetting,” Hunsberger said about the conversation he had with his team during the early timeout. “I asked them to give me one point and then we’ll worry about the next point after that.”
L-S scored the first point in all three sets, but C-M used a 10-2 run to grab an advantage in the second set. The run featured three kills from Smith, a kill and an ace from Britney Keeney and a kill and an ace from Grace Hunsberger and Isabelle Utz, respectively.
L-S battled back to get within 10-7 and 12-10. Kills from Utz and Dakota Allen later made it 13-10 and 15-12, and the Tigerhawks maintained at least a twopoint surplus until the Hawks forced a C-M timeout at 21-20.
The visitors briefly tied the set at 21-all before the Tigerhawks (6-11, 2-4) scored four of the final five points to close out the set.
“It was nice to see us respond to their points and their runs,” Coach Hunsberger said. “We took it one point at a time and matched their energy. That was awesome to see.”
Coach Hunsberger doesn’t want to rely solely on Smith, but it’s nice to be able to go to a first
and True missed the meet due to illness, too, according to Baxter head cross country coach Dennis Vaughn.
Class 2A No. 20 Lucas Anderson of Chariton was the boys’ runner-up in 17:31.
Class 2A No. 2 Chariton won the team title with 25 points. The Chargers placed their five scoring runners in the top 10.
Van Meter was next with 76 points followed by Baxter (92), Interstate 35 (109) and Martensdale-St. Marys (131) in the top five. Host Clarke (152), Creston (182), Southwest Valley (213) and Southeast Warren (224) completed the nine-team field.
Class 2A No. 1 Van Meter won the girls’ team title with 26 points. Class 1A No. 5 Martensdale-St. Marys (58) finished second with Creston (64), Interstate 35 (73) and Chariton (151) finalizing the field.
Baxter’s Gliem was 22nd in the girls’ 5K race with a time of 24:25.5.
Class 2A No. 2 Laura Streck of Van Meter won the girls’ race in 19:29.6. Class 2A No. 7 Emma McCoy of Van Meter was the runner-up in 20:22.
team all-conference hitter when things go sideways.
Smith helped the Tigerhawks rally from a 5-1 hole in the third set. She put down four kills during a 10-2 run that turned the deficit into an 11-7 lead.
Smith’s ace pushed the lead to 13-9 and a Utz kill made it 15-10 later. The Hawks rallied to get within 17-16, but two more kills from Smith and an ace from Cadence Linn extended the margin to 21-17.
Smith leads Colfax-Mingo with 140 kills and 138 digs this season.
“We struggle more when we are just Trinity,” Coach Hunsberger said. “So we want (Steenhoek) in her first year as the starting setter to move the ball around.
“There are times when you just have to go to (Smith) and that’s a blessing because she’s so good. We’ve encouraged her to step into that senior leadership role and go get us that point when we need it.”
Hay put down another kill that ended a run of three straight from L-S, but C-M again scored four of the final five points to end the match.
The final point of the set came on a kill from Smith, who finished with 25 kills, 12 digs and
two aces. Her kill efficiency was .385.
“I found the holes and had probably the fewest errors I’ve had all year,” Smith said. “We were overthinking it at times. We just needed to play loose and fix a lot of our own errors.”
Smith also said the Tigerhawks had a little bit of extra motivation. And the student section made sure the Hawks knew about it.
“There was a Snapchat from one of the Lynnville-Sully girls that was mocking the way we hit the ball,” Smith said. “Obviously it’s not how we hit, but we all got super hyped about it. That’s why our student section kept saying ‘we hit like what?’” We were all pretty fired up from that and, it did motivate us.”
Lynnville-Sully defeated the Tigerhawks in five sets in each of the past two seasons.
The Hawks are 12-4 in the series since 2011.
Katelyn Steenhoek finished with 30 assists and six digs. Kaylee Collins added four assists and 11 digs, Keeney chipped in three kills, three blocks and five digs and Utz added five kills, three digs and three aces.
Steenhoek is in her first season as the team’s starting setter, Collins is starting at libero for
the first time and Utz is a freshman who made her ninth career start on Sept. 30 and leads the team with 27 aces.
Allen added three kills, three blocks and four digs, Grace Hunsberger put down three kills, Linn tallied seven digs and Macie Porter chipped in five digs.
The Tigerhawks were 67of-73 in serves with eight aces. Smith served 11-of-11, while Keeney was 14-of-15, Linn finished 9-of-9, Collins ended 8-of-8 and Steenhoek served 8-of-9.
Colfax-Mingo posted a kill efficiency of .180, while L-S finished .177 with five aces. The Hawks were 60-of-62 in serves.
“To see this one not be 3-1 or 3-2 is a good sign for us,” Coach Hunsberger said. “We’ve seen flashes like that but the match didn’t end in three. To see them be as consistent as they were tonight, I’m just proud of the team as a whole.”
Notes: Both Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully went a full seven days without playing a match due to Homecoming last week. … While the Hawks are playing several freshmen and sophomores, the Tigerhawks have a handful of players in new roles, too. That includes Collins, who’s in her first year as the starting libero after making 11 starts in the back row last season. She’s already set a career high for digs with 119. “Her effort is always on,” Coach Hunsberger said. “She never brings less than 100 percent effort and that’s huge in that position.”
Sigourney 3, Colfax-Mingo 1 COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo couldn’t hold an early lead against Sigourney during their SICL matchup on Oct. 3.
The Tigerhawks edged the Savages 25-23 in the opening set, but the visitors rallied to win the final three 27-25, 25-13, 25-22.
Colfax-Mingo has lasted at least four sets in three of its four conference losses this fall.
Smith’s double-double of 19 kills and 22 digs led the way for the Tigerhawks. She also had two aces.
Steenhoek chipped in 25 assists and nine digs, Keeney tallied nine kills, two blocks, five digs and four aces and Collins produced 20 digs and two assists.
Utz registered four kills, seven digs and three aces, Linn collected 15 digs, Porter added six digs and Allen had three digs. Grace Hunsberger posted two blocks.
Colfax-Mingo was 73-of-86 in serves with 11 aces. Collins served 16-of-16 and Utz was 15of-16. Collins has a serve percentage of 97.3.
The Tigerhawks also had seven blocks.
Sigourney (12-4, 4-2) got double-doubles from Taylor Rozenboom, Reagan Clarahan, Josephine Moore and Bailey Gretter.
Moore led the Savages with 13 kills, 15 digs and seven aces and Clarahan added 14 kills and 11 digs. Sigourney served up 12 aces.
Baxter volleyball downs Royals in marathon five-setter
BAXTER — Caydence Sulzle produced a career-best 30 digs and the Baxter volleyball team served up 18 aces during a five-set marathon win over Colo-NESCO on
Oct. 1.
The Bolts trailed the Royals after three sets but rallied to win 13-25, 25-11, 22-25, 25-14, 15-11 during Iowa Star Conference South Division play. Baxter improved to 14-0 against Colo-NESCO since 2009. It was the second straight five-set match between the two teams and the third in the last five seasons. The Bolts started the season 1-6 but are now 7-8. They had six wins all of last season.
Adison Bonney led the Bolts with nine kills, eight assists, three digs and four aces, while Abbie Meyer tallied eight kills, 18 digs and three aces. Bonney now leads the Bolts with 60 kills, while Meyer has 59 kills, 130 digs and a team-best 32 aces.
Sulzle’s career-best 30 digs were paired with five aces. She leads the Bolts (78, 3-1 in the conference) with 206 digs and 32 aces. She was 24-of-25 in serves against the Royals.
Alyvia Burdess added 11 assists, Kendall Brummel chipped in seven kills, three blocks, four digs and two aces and Lexi Dart registered three digs and three aces.
Danika Flora finished with four digs, Karlee Koehler dished out three assists, Kamdyn Krampe had three kills and Kaylyn Krampe put down two kills. Mallory Bottorff tallied two digs, and the Bolts were 82-of-98 in serves.
Jadyn Niemeyer led the Royals (2-11, 1-4) with seven kills and eight digs, while Molly Angell added five kills and five digs.
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Baxter junior Zoey Gliem runs in a girls’ 5K race earlier this season. The Bolts were short-handed on Oct. 1 during a meet hosted by Clarke. Gliem was the only Baxter female in the race and she placed 22nd overall.
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Colfax-Mingo sophomore Katelyn Steenhoek passes backwards to a teammate near the net during the Tigerhawks’ three-set win over Lynnville-Sully on Sept. 30.
Hosbond, Wilkins lead Tigerhawks at West Central Valley
STUART — Ashlynn Hosbond and Shae Wilkins both finished in the top 10 and the Colfax-Mingo girls cross country team took second in the West Central Valley Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 3.
The Tigerhawks scored 46 points in the two-team field. Only Class 2A No. 1 Van Meter finished ahead of C-M. Ankeny Christian Academy, CAM, Mount Ayr and West Central Valley had incomplete teams.
Sullivan Wilkins also was a top-10 finisher in the boys’ 5K race, helping the Tigerhawks place third in the team standings.
Van Meter scored 16 points in the girls’ competition. Class 2A No. 2 Laura Streck won the girls’ race in 18 minutes, 18.8 seconds. Class 2A No. 7 Emma McCoy was the runner-up in 19:24.4.
The Bulldogs were 1-2-3-4 and placed all seven runners in the top 10.
Hosbond was sixth with a time of 21:39.6 and Shae Wilkins finished eighth in 23:12.7. Mallory Sipma (24:14.7), Laila Kwaskiewicz (28:08.4) and Devan Chadwick (29:52.9) were
the final scoring runners in 14th, 25th and 26th, respectively. Ava Van Maaren (32:33.8) was a non-scoring runner in 29th.
Class 1A No. 7 Ankeny Christian won the boys’ meet title with 18 points. The Eagles took the top three spots and placed all seven runners in the first 12 positions.
Van Meter (43), Colfax-Mingo (72), Woodward Academy (111) and Earlham (142) completed the top five. Earlham is ranked sixth in 1A but did not have its varsity runners.
Sullivan Wilkins finished eighth in a career-best 18:00.1. Josue Rodriguez (19:14.1), Mario Rodriguez (19:26.6), Owen Ament (19:33.6) and Harrison Rhone (19:42.3) were the final scoring runners in 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th, respectively.
Tony Buenrostro (22:01.9), Ryan Moore (22:24.7), Nathan Endersbe (24:52) and Jeremiah Wright (26:23.9) were non-scoring runners in 36th, 41st, 51st and 54th.
Class 1A No. 26 Alex Davis of ACA won the boys’ race in 16:51.2. ACA’s Zachary Gardner was the runner-up in 17:18.9.
Pleasantville shuts out Colfax-Mingo football
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PLEASANTVILLE — Pleasantville rushed for 208 yards and the Trojan defense had two sacks and limited Colfax-Mingo’s football team to 77 total yards during a 48-0 home win on Oct. 4. The hosts led the Class 1A District 6 game 20-0 after one quarter and scored 14 points in the second and third to stay in front.
Shane Hostetter led the Tigerhawks’ offense with 48 passing yards and 25 rushing yards. He also made three tack-
les on defense.
Caden Sykes had two catches for 20 yards, Chase Trotter added one catch for nine yards and Cason Fitch’s only catch went for seven yards and he had 5.5 tackles.
Camden Cunningham led the defense with a career-high 11 tackles and three tackles for loss. Brock Nichol added 7.5 tackles.
Braylon Bingham threw for 148 yards and three touchdowns to lead Pleasantville (4-2, 2-1 in the district), which posted its fourth straight win over the Tigerhawks (1-5, 1-2).
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Colfax-Mingo at Pella Christian, 7 p.m. October 19
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Troy Hyde/Jasper County Tribune Colfax-Mingo senior Owen Ament competes in the team’s home meet earlier this season. Ament and the Tigerhawks placed third at West Central Valley on Oct. 3.
Troy Hyde/Jasper County Tribune Colfax-Mingo junior Mallory Sipma runs in the team’s home meet earlier this season. Sipma helped the Tigerhawks to their best finish of the season at West Central Valley on Oct. 3
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