A perfect Colfax Country Christmas
The community celebrates the holiday with the annual tree lighting, carriage rides and more
STATE CHAMPIONS
Baxter Dance Team brings home a first place trophy from state competition for its hip hop routine
County VA administrator on paid leave pending investigation
Commission will likely determine any action at upcoming meeting next week
By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
The administrator of Jasper County Veterans Affairs has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, but the alleged misconduct has not been made public. It is likely the veterans affairs commission will hold a closed session after its regularly scheduled meeting this week to discuss the matter.
If any action is to be taken to discipline or terminate administrator Alyssa Wilson, then the commission will have to do so when it returns to
open meeting following the closed session discussion. Until then, the veterans affairs department is still operational with the shared benefits coordinator, Josh Price, helming the office.
Dennis Simon, director of human resources for Jasper County, declined to give a comment on Wilson’s administrative leave, saying he cannot speak on employee issues that are under internal investigation. However, Simon explained that in the administrator’s absence veterans are
Holiday event continues with a visit from Santa Claus and community festivities
By Jamee A. Pierson Jasper County Tribune
Get ready to walk through a winter wonderland at the Baxter Christmas Festival and Breakfast with Santa. The events kick off at 8 a.m. Dec. 14 at the school building. A holiday favorite, Santa Claus will stop by for a breakfast treat from 8 to 10 a.m. Kids can stop by to tell him all of their Christmas
wishes and get a little candy, too.
The Baxter Christmas Festival kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with a variety of activities available until 11:30 a.m. To start, those entering the gingerbread contest can drop off the entries from 8 to 9 a.m. in the west gym. The creations will be on display for voting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with the winner
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Colfax Dance Team earns Division I ratings at state
Just dance Enjoy Christmas in Baxter
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL PARTY PLANNING
Supervisors to form celebration committee for U.S.’s 250th birthday in 2026
By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune
Jasper County wants to throw a party. But not just any kind of run-of-the-mill celebration will do. No, no. Supervisors want to make sure the
United States of America’s 250th birthday is a real treat for Jasper County citizens, which is why they reached consensus about creating a steering committee for the 2026 Fourth of July festivities. Within the next week or
so, the board of supervisors will vote on the creation of this celebration committee to solicit donations and fundraise for the big event. Volunteers in subcommittees will also be needed to
Christopher Braunschweig/Jasper County Tribune
The Jasper County Board of Supervisors is expected to create a celebration committee for the 250-year anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
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The Colfax Dance Team performs its jazz routine at the Iowa State Dance Team Association State Competition Dec. 5. The team brought home three Division I ratings for its jazz, lyrical and pom routines.
Jamee A. Pierson/Jasper County Tribune
The Baxter Dance Team performs its pom routine at the Iowa State Dance Team Association State Competition Dec. 5. The team brought home three trophies: first place for hip hop, fourth place for pom and fifth place for kick. Sydney Hibbs also placed second in Class I solos.
Baxter Fire Department to receive grant for wildland fire reporting
Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to numerous Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.
Baxter was one of 138 fire de-
Christmas Cookie Walk
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colfax is hosting a Christmas Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 14. Free will offering will be accepted.
partments that will receive a 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance grant
These grants are made possible through Iowa DNR Forestry, in cooperation with US Forest Service 0151 State and Private Forestry.
Jason Walker, fire supervisor with DNR Forestry, reminds all fire departments of the importance of submitting Wildland Fire Reports whenever they respond to a wildland fire or provide assistance to a prescribed or controlled wildland fire. Wildland fire reporting forms are available atwww.iowadnr.gov/fire.
Departments returning these reports receive priority points when the Fire Assistance grant applications are scored. These wildland fire reports are compiled locally and nationally and are reported to Congress.
from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Go ‘mutts’ for these holiday pet gifts
Pet parents try to ensure their companion animals never want for anything. People will go to great lengths to pamper their pets with the best care, food and accessories. According to the American Pet Products Association, consumers in the United States spent $147 billion on pets in 2023. And it’s not just the essentials that have people opening up their wallets for pets. A 2022 YouGov survey found that 57 percent of owners buy holiday gifts for their pets and 40 percent host birthday celebrations. With the holiday season on the horizon, there’s a good chance that beloved pets are on gift lists this year, particularly for Gen Z pet owners. A study of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Talker Research for Newsweek
found that Gen Z spends an average of $148.50 on their pets each month, the highest of all surveyed. For those shopping for gifts their pets will enjoy, these options could have tails wagging.
• Treat dispenser: It isn’t possible to be home with their pets all of the time. A dispenser that can be programmed to offer treats at certain intervals or connected to an app that enables a person to release one at the push of a button can be a nice gift to surprise stay-athome pets.
• Puzzle toy: Pets need to keep their brains working; otherwise, they may get bored and into trouble. A puzzle toy that has treats or kibble hidden behind panels helps pets remain mentally sharp.
• Pet booties: When the
weather gets chilly, walking dogs outdoors on the ice and snow can be painful on their paws. A pair of booties can protect the delicate pads of pets’
feet from ice melt products, snow and sharp objects.
• New bed: Upgrade a pet’s bed to something even more lush and comfortable. A fleece
What to consider before purchasing e-bikes
Bicycles have long been a popular mode of transportation. Cycling is fun and a great form of exercise, and riding a bike is better for the environment than driving a car or riding in other gas-powered vehicles.
Propelled by the long-standing popularity of bicycle transportation, electronic bikes, also known as “e-bikes,” have rapidly gained steam among adolescents and even adults in recent years. E-bikes look like regular bikes, but they feature an electric motor and a rechargeable battery. HealthyChildren. org says some e-bikes have a motor that only works when the rider is pedaling, while others include a throttle that enables the rider to use the bike whether he or she is pedaling or not. E-bikes can reach speeds between 20 and 28 miles per hour.
Although they can be exciting and convenient, e-bikes can be hazardous. According to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), there has been a steady rise in pediatric injuries related
to e-bikes. Common injuries include concussions, extremity fractures, skull fractures, and facial fractures. Such injuries can occur by falling off the e-bike, by colliding with an object while riding, or after being struck by a car. Sometimes pedestrians are injured after they are struck by an e-bike. E-bikes, although motorized, are not presently classified as motor vehicles. In addition, the regulations regarding who can ride them vary depending on where one lives. Regulations vary depending on whether the e-bike is class 1, 2 or 3. The e-bike industry
has grown rapidly, and safety regulations have not kept pace. It was only after dozens of dangerous e-bike fires in New York City that calls for standard UL certifications increased.
Parents may wonder if they should let their
children ride e-bikes.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that children between the ages of nine and 12 should not operate any product that travels faster than 10 miles per hour, including e-bikes. Parents may not realize that e-bikes are quite heavy, with some weighing in at 60 pounds. That can make e-bikes challenging for small kids to maneuver.
When considering e-bikes, prospective riders must take note of the following safety guidelines.
• Slower is better. Choose an e-bike that has the lowest maximum speed. Never rig an e-bike to go faster.
• Wear a helmet. No
blanket and a dedicated pet pillow can help pets feel even more pampered.
• Safety belt: Guarantee that trips in the car to the dog park or other excursions are safer by gifting a safety pet harness that works like a seatbelt in a vehicle.
• Grooming package: Everyone wins when a pet is washed, dried and primped to perfection. Professional groomers have the skills to tame excess fur and trim nails so pets smell wonderful and remain comfortable.
• New toys: Whether a pet is a parakeet or poodle, gifts of new toys can be engaging for animals who have grown bored with their old ones.
Be sure to wrap up clever gifts for pets so that every member of the family has something to enjoy come the holidays.
children
matter the age of a rider, all should wear helmets with the chin straps fastened. The same goes when riding a traditional bike, scooter, etc.
• Do not ride with a passenger. Passengers increase the risk of crashing, so riders should never ask friends to ride with them.
• Follow the rules of the road. E-bikes, along with manual bicycles, are governed by the same rules of the road that motorized vehicles must follow. Ride on the correct side of the road and in the same direction as traffic.
Stop at all intersections and respect traffic lights and road signs.
• Charge e-bikes while present. E-bike batteries can cause fires and there have been various instances of exploding batteries. Always be present when charging an e-bike battery. Never do so while sleeping or out of the house, and only use the recommended charger.
Adults may have to give pause to the idea of an e-bike for their children. Although wildly popular, e-bikes may not be appropriate for all riders.
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Colfax Historical Society is having a Free Kids Christmas Party
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announced at 11:15 a.m.
Also in the west gym kiddos can stop by to pick out the perfect present for their favorite grown up at presents for parents. Bethany Church will be holding a cookie sale and creative vendors will be on hand to sell their fun and beautiful creations. The gym will also hold a silent auction featuring trees, wreaths, baskets and much more.
The east gym will be filled with carnival games from past favorites, including a snowball fight and golfing, to fun new activities themed around the holiday season. For updates on events or more information, visit the Christmas in Baxter Facebook page.
sentiment.
still about to receive assistance.
“Josh has completed all his documents and they’ve been sent to national, and we’re waiting on them to sign off,” Simon said. “He’ll get is PIV (Personal Identity Verification) card and he’ll be able to process the claims in-house. He’ll be able to do everything that the administrator was doing.”
Newton News has learned that Price’s accreditation was approved. When his PIV card is finished, he will be able to process claims without the need of another county veteran service officer (VSO). Until then, veterans will work with another county VSO to get everything processed in the system.
Regardless, the issues between the commission and Wilson came to a head in a June. Commissioner Ed Spangenburg, who was unhappy with the number of Wilson’s unreturned phone calls, placed responsibility on her if veterans decide to kill themselves after having no one to answer the phone.
Again, local veterans came to Wilson’s aid to express their disgust with the commissioner’s comments, and the daughter of a Vietnam veteran wrote a letter condemning the things Spangenburg said. Over time the bickering had quieted, especially when a third party provided input to Wilson and commissioners.
“So they can still get services here,” Simon said, noting it is his understanding they will not have to go to Polk County or another adjoining county for claims processing. “The office is open. Josh is there. He is responding to phone calls, emails and walk-ins. So still open for business.”
Over the past year, there has been a great deal of friction between Wilson and the commissioners that have unraveled at public meetings.
develop the idea itself as well as activities for an Independence Day that is only just two years away. Supervisor Brandon Talsma discussed the idea during a Dec. 3 work session. To his knowledge the county did a lot of decorating and other activities in celebration of America’s bicentennial in 1976. Talsma thought it would be fun if the county took the initiative to form a committee of county officials for the park.
In May, a number of veterans flocked to their first ever veterans affairs commission meeting in support of Wilson, whom they said needed additional support to run the office.
While many defended Wilson for her work in helping
For instance, Talsma said maintenance director Adam Sparks — who regularly prepares the courthouse for holiday celebrations — showed interest in being part of the committee, as did county conservation director Keri Van Zante, who is well-versed in fundraising and orga -
veterans, others suggested there is a movement or conspiracy to oust her from her position. Prior to Wilson taking on the job, there was some initial hesitancy from officials regarding her status as a non-veteran. Many veterans have condemned that
nizing fun events in Jasper County.
Of course, the celebrations would not have not be reserved for only the Fourth of July. In fact, Talsma suggested activities could be planned a month or so before.
“Two years is not that far out,” Talsma said. “Ideally, this committee would do some fundraising and try to get decorations done, maybe some events throughout the course of June leading up to the Fourth of July … It’ll be another 50 years before we hit another big milestone
In recent meetings, some progress had been made when it came to tracking Wilson’s work and how she is supposed to conduct at-home visits. Both of which were major issues for commissioners, who stressed the need for productivity and satisfactory evidence that concludes she, indeed, needs more help in the office.
like this.”
All of the money that would go toward this celebration would only comprise of donations. Talsma stressed no tax dollars would be used.
“It would be privately fundraised,” he said during the work session.
“If this is something we’d like to do I’d like to get the ball rolling on this because obviously we’re talking about a year or so for fundraising alone … It’s not a four-man job. It’s going to be a pretty big process. Thoughts?”
Supervisors Thad Nearmyer and Doug Cup -
ples were both receptive to the idea. Nearmyer asked if the county would collaborate with the City of Newton or other entities since the celebrations would likely take place in the county seat. Talsma said it depends on what the county’s committee decides to do.
“If we want to do something with the Fourth of July Parade or, hey, we got a bunch of fundraising done and want to help with the fireworks display, then yes,” Talsma said. “But if it’s just activities that are taking place on the courthouse lawn, (then no) that’s 100 percent underneath our jurisdiction.”
The board of supervisors is expected to formally create the steering committee — at the earliest — by the Dec. 10 meeting.
Christopher Braunschweig/Jasper County Tribune Jasper County Veterans Affairs Administrator Alyssa Wilson is currently on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. The county’s Veterans Affairs commission will likely hold a closed session at its Dec. 11 meeting to discuss what to do next and look over the findings in the investigation.
Jamee A. Pierson/Jasper County Tribune
Santa, shopping, treats, games and more will be on hand at Christmas in Baxter’s Christmas Festival
at the Baxter School Building.
Prepare to file your application for college financial aid
By Rob Denson Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member
Families who will have students in college for the 2025-2026 school year should take the first step in the financial aid process now.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, for 2025-2026 is now available.
Students and their parents should fill it out as soon as possible to ensure the best consideration for available college funding, which may be limited. For incoming freshmen, submitting earlier rather than later may also mean more opportunity to compare financial aid offers from multiple insti-
tutions before the final decision must be made.
The information on the FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, like work-study and federal student loans, as well as aid from the state and the college itself. These include grants and scholarships that do not need to be repaid.
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation, which funds college as ISL Education Lending, encourages all students to complete the FAFSA even if they don’t feel they qualify for financial aid. Nearly all students are eligible for some federal student loans, and the college may require the FAFSA to be submitted before awarding scholarships or other aid, whether or not it
Women’s reaction to Trump’s victory
By Steve Corbin
Part 3 of a 3-part series
The first op-ed of this 3-part series (Women’s reaction to Trump’s victory) revealed the feelings of 11 women. Part two portrayed the thoughts of 12 women from across America. In this final op-ed, 13 additional women are expressing their sentiment.
“Last night’s election results were simply devastating because I believed the American people were too intelligent and ethical to elect a president who is crude, rude and incapable of making thoughtful, reasoned and informed decisions on behalf of our entire nation and world. Sadly, I now believe our nation continues to be misogynistic and racially prejudiced; kindness and integrity have taken a back seat to self-interest.” – Molly
“I’m most worried about America’s children – early childhood programs, public schools and health care – and children in other countries that we won’t be helping in the next four years. With Trump the environmental policies -- or the lack thereof – are also in great danger of causing catastrophic damage.” – Sabrina
“It is unfathomable how this despicable, immoral, vile person and his party with their Project 2025 plan is the better choice for our country and its’ citizens. I am beyond disappointed, sickened, sad and angry because their plans directly impact my child and many loved ones.” – Elizabeth
“My heart is broken for the future generations who will ask `why they must fight battles that had been won many years prior.’ My sad answer is not everyone listened and too many chose to follow a narcissistic snake who cares only about himself.” – Mabel
“For me, the election emphasized the fact that as a nation we are lacking in empathy. This quote from FreedHearts sums it up: `If you think you love freedom, but you don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege.’” – Christy
“Fires, hurricanes, droughts, floods and other climate-related phenomena are more deadly, more expensive, more extreme – a signal that we are currently experiencing the consequences of human induced climate change and that we have teetered past the tipping point and are careening towards an uncertain future. I mourn the acceleration of suffering across the globe that will be perpetuated by a willfully ignorant administration, and I fear for our children who
will inherit this planet in chaos.” – Susan
“We, as Americans, have asked ourselves `how did the German people allow such a vile and evil man to rise to power.’ Well, America, we now know how.” – Jeri
“I’m disheartened, sad and angry that over half the population of this nation, including over half the women, would vote for a hate-filled bully, liar, rapist and seemingly, abandon everyday values and morals in the name of the economy. As a retired economist, I absolutely fear what’s going to happen to this nation in the four years to come with his plans for tariffs, spending and tax cuts for the rich.” – Corinne
“After voting in 18 presidential elections, why should I think outcomes might be different? Let’s not give up hope that the young will keep working for the betterment of all.”
– Jo
“My young adult granddaughters and gay adult sons are faced with living through the last hurrah of the white man as demographics are changing to reflect the end of their centuries of rule in this country. I can only suggest to my family and others to live life to the fullest while at the same time remembering the responsibilities that come with recreating the country after it implodes.” – Katie
“I am disheartened. The hope of America and her high ideals do not and should not include plans to further marginalize vulnerable communities, to further strip women of their rights, nor to deport millions of immigrants, and yet that is what the majority of Americans have chosen –to my great dismay.” – Kelly
“I cannot believe 53 percent of white women voted for Donald Trump considering all of his misogynic statements. I also cannot believe how many voters fell for all his lies and crude and vindictive rhetoric.” – Ann
“There is no way to sugarcoat the threats to democracy, the environment, and family well-being that lies ahead of us. We have to look for and cultivate the `green shoots’ (Jennifer Rubin’s term) that can turn us toward greater care and respect for science, truth, and one another.” - Alice Your reaction to 36 women expressing their opinion regarding the presidential election outcome can be expressed in a letter to the editor to your preferred newspaper. What are YOUR thoughts about the 2024 election outcome with Trump becoming America’s 47th president? Contact Steve Corbin at Steven.B.Corbin@gmail. com
THE FIRST AMENDMENT
has an income requirement.
The student as well as contributors - the student’s spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or the student’s parent’s spouse - complete the FAFSA.
To get started:
• Locate or create a studentaid.gov account for every contributor who will be completing the FAFSA. If you already have an FSA ID, you can use that account username and password to access the account. Otherwise, start with your name and Social Security number at https://studentaid.gov/fsaid/create-account. (Contributors without a Social Security number can still create an account to complete their portion of the FAFSA).
• Gather 2023 state and federal tax returns, income records and other financial information.
• Log in at https://studentaid. gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to start the form.
After completion, you will be able to direct the FAFSA to be sent to your college. Freshmen for 2025-2026 can send the FAFSA to multiple institutions. Each college will then use the results to determine financial need, or the gap between the cost of attendance and available savings and earnings.
If you need help with the FAFSA, contact your college’s financial aid office or set up an appointment at no cost with ICAN at www.ICANsucceed. org. ICAN can also help new college students compare financial aid offers from multiple institutions.
Filling out the FAFSA is just one of the many steps to the college planning process. ISL, a nonprofit that helps families pay for college, offers several additional online resources and award programs.
To learn more about programs that can help pay for college, visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Scholarships.
YOUR VIEW
‘Tis the season!
One of the reasons I love Thanksgiving is it’s the beginning of a season (not just a day) for being grateful! I firmly believe that being thankful is a healthy way to feed our souls and goodness knows there are a lot of things out there to appreciate, one of the greatest of which is people. I honestly think we don’t spend enough time letting folks know just how much they mean to us, even to the point of taking them for granted at times.
Every week we meet people who
It doesn’t look good
Representative Jon Dunwell should be honest about his election day visits to precincts aside from his own.
Why did Mr. Dunwell climb in his car and drive to at least three different precincts to loiter, chat with poll workers and shake hands with people standing in line to vote? He says he was not campaigning, but was he?
Whether he was campaigning
RSVP is alive and well in Jasper County!
RSVP stands for Retired Senior Volunteer program. We have more than 120 members who donate thousands of hours back into the community. Shoutout to all our amazing volunteers! We prepare taxes at no-cost for qualifying clients. We greet you at the hospital or comfort you at the cancer clinic. We read with students in the schools; we write pen pal letters; we are at Head Start preschool. We are at the Jasper County Historical Museum, the Jasper Genealogical Society, and at local thrift stores. We assist at Jasper County Elderly Nutrition,
build us up with their dependable work ethics and positive attitudes, even when sometimes what they do is not the most fulfilling. Right now I’m thinking of some of my favorite people simply because they are a prime example of the things I’m writing about, and that is the staff at the Newton Redemption Center (formerly Oldham’s Redemption Center) owned by Steve Terlouw. Under the conscientious management of Caleb Penning (his 17 years on the team is evident), he and his colleagues do a terrific job of collecting, counting and eliminating metal and glass beverage contain-
in a precinct or not, Mr. Dunwell is the incumbent candidate who has received considerable coverage in the local press. People know him and his standing in the community. He doesn’t need to wear or distribute election materials to be campaigning.
Neither candidate should be at any precinct on election day, other than their own, to vote. Mr. Dunwell’s presence at the polls for no apparent purpose may or may not be in violation of the law, but it doesn’t look good. This is obvious to everyone. It’s too bad that Mr. Dunwell doesn’t get it.
sing at local care centers and help monitor the emergency sirens. And, we offer a service called Jasper County RIDE that provides free transportation to medical appointments. Jasper County RIDE is a no-cost, vital service that helps our community regain health, sustain health and age-in-place longer. We take clients to out-oftown appointments as well as intown. We have a record high 171 clients — which is great! However…we only have 22 volunteer drivers. These drivers are amazing folks who not only transport people to medical care, but they offer conversation, sometimes calm nerves and provide support for our clients. We need more Jasper County RIDE drivers to help us meet the need for medical transportation
ers every week of the year. Mark, Trey, Randy, Stephanie and Garrett are shining stars who attack their jobs with efficiency and enthusiasm and it’s for this reason I want to recognize them today. Some people may say it’s a nasty job, but they do it admirably. I hope this might encourage you to let them know the next time you bring your beverage containers to 325 E. 12th St. S. because without a doubt they’re prime examples of everyday heroes who rise to the occasion.
Big Way-to-Go, team! Bravo! Barry Hurto Newton
It is also unfortunate that Mr. Dunwell sees being called out for his conduct as “harassment” and blames Democrats. Regardless of the party he should know as an elected representative, he needs to exercise good judgment and avoid conduct that calls his integrity into question. He has failed at both tests.
Mr. Dunwell needs to bear this in mind. He should also remember that he represents all the people of District 38, not just those who voted for him. Robert Holley Newton
in Jasper County. If you are 55 or older, have a valid driver’s license and enjoy helping others — then this may be the program for you! Interested? Stop into the Iowa State Extension Office in the southeast corner of the DMACC Building — that’s where we are located: 550 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to noon. Or pick up a packet to become an RSVP member and Ride Driver — it’s free to join! Or chat with us about becoming a RIDE driver and the other volunteer opportunities we have at RSVP. Call the Extension office and ask for Sarah or Jasmine at 641-792-6433. Volunteering is good for the mind, body and soul. Consider joining us! Sarah Patterson Newton
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Sports
C-M girls sweep triangular at West Central Valley
STUART — A dominating night on the mat led to a perfect result on the scoreboard for the Colfax-Mingo girls wrestling team on Dec. 5.
The Tigerhawks cruised past a trio of opponents thanks to a 15-1 record in contested matches and 14 pins in those bouts.
and Wheeler all needed less than a minute to end the match.
Colfax-Mingo scored a 54-0 shutout win over Wayne, a 60-18 victory against Knoxville and a 54-24 triumph over host West Central Valley.
Nine Tigerhawks were 3-0 for the night. Devan Chadwick, Brianna Freerksen, Jozlyn Wells and Hadley Millang all won twice by fall, while Lily Webster, Karoixa Snyder, Emma Beyer, Samantha Wheeler and Emma Cook all went 3-0 with two forfeits.
The Tigerhawks were 2-0 in contested matches and accepted eight forfeits against Wayne. There were four double forfeits and the two contested victories were registered by Chadwick and Wells at 115 and 135 pounds, respectively.
Class 1A No. 6 Webster (100), No. 6 Cook (235), Snyder (125), Freerksen (130), Millang (145), Lillie Jones (155), Beyer (170) and Wheeler (190) all won by forfeit.
Colfax-Mingo (9-6) was 6-0 in contested matches against Knoxville. Webster (19-1) scored a 15-second pin at 100 and Freerksen (136), Wells (12-5), Millang (16-4), Jones and Cook all won by fall, too.
The Tigerhawks had a 4-3 advantage in forfeit wins and there was one double forfeit. Chadwick (16-3), Snyder, Beyer and Wheeler all accepted forfeits.
The closest dual came against West Central Valley, but the Tigerhawks were still 7-1 in contested matches. Chadwick, Snyder, Freerksen, Wells, Millang, Beyer and Wheeler all won by fall. Freerksen, Millang, Beyer
West Central Valley had a 3-2 advantage in forfeits and there was one double forfeit. Webster and Cook (17-2) each took a forfeit at their weights.
Ten Tigerhawks won at least two matches for the night. Jones was 2-1 at 155.
Webster, Chadwick lead C-M to fourth at BGM BROOKLYN — Colfax-Mingo split its four duals and went .500 in contested matches during the BGM Duals on Dec. 7.
The Tigerhawks defeated Gilbert and BCLUW and finished fourth in the eight-team field.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Nevada, who are both ranked in the tournament rankings by IAwrestle, finished first and third, respectively.
Iowa City Liberty was second while the rest of the eight-team field featured Gilbert, Marshalltown, BGM and BCLUW.
Colfax-Mingo finished second to Cedar Rapids Kennedy (48-30 loss) in Pool B and then lost 45-27 to Nevada in the third-place match. The Tigerhawks defeated Gilbert 42-36 and downed BCLUW 54-23.
Webster and Chadwick both went 4-0 at 100 and 110, respectively. Webster took three forfeits and Chadwick scored two wins by pin and two by forfeit. Freerksen finished 3-1 with three pins at 130, Millang was 3-1 with two pins at 145 and Beyer was 3-1 with two forfeits at 170. Lily Brenner (140), Cook (235), Allison Minteer (105) and Snyder (125) all went 2-2. Minteer took two forfeits.
Both Brenner and Cook lost to ranked wrestlers in 2A. Class 1A No. 6 Cook lost 3-2 in SV-1 to 2A No. 2 Mackenzie Arends of Nevada and fell to 2A No. 1 Ella Brown of Cedar Rapids Kennedy. Brenner’s losses were against 2A No. 5 Meredith Kaump of Kennedy and 2A No. 2 Cadence Bushong of Nevada.
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 month - WIC
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IRA UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Michael Omundson
Woodward Academy rallies past C-M boys in season opener
By Troy Hyde Sports Editor
COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo head boys basketball coach Mike Hunsberger and his coaching staff know what they have in three-year varsity starter Harrison Rhone. It’s the rest of the squad that the Tigerhawks are trying to figure out.
Rhone posted a double-double with 28 points in Colfax-Mingo’s season opener against Woodward Academy, but the rest of the team scored only 11 during a 44-39 non-conference home loss on Dec. 2.
“It’s a product of graduating nine guys from last year’s team,” Hunsberger said. “Harrison is our only returning varsity player. We have freshmen, sophomores and older guys who haven’t been out for the sport in a few years. It’s going to be a year of building a foundation and trying to get better each time out.”
Colfax-Mingo led 11-10 after one quarter and took a 2120 lead into halftime, but the Knights rallied with a big third and held off the Tigerhawks in the fourth.
The Tigerhawks were plagued by 25 percent shooting and 20 turnovers. They did make 11-of-17 from the freethrow line with Rhone connecting on 10-of-14. He also was 4-of-11 from 3-point range.
“He did take a step forward tonight,” Hunsberger said about Rhone. “He’ll continue to work at it, and we aren’t going to let up on him. We want to push him to be that player we know he can be. He knows he wants to clean up even more on defense. He can get better on that end of the floor.”
The first basket of the season for Colfax-Mingo came on a putback by Jace Lewis. And the hosts got a bucket from Shane Hostetter at the end of the quarter, but Rhone made two free throws, buried a jumper and connected from deep in the period.
Woodward Academy (11) went in front 15-11 after a 3-point play from Mykal Clark. Rhone pushed the Tigerhawks back into the lead with an individual 7-0 run.
Xavier Woods’ jumper late in the half gave Colfax-Mingo a 21-20 lead at halftime.
The Knights took control of the game with a fast start in the third. Ja’Quay Gardner sunk a fadeaway jumper and the visitors answered a Rhone 3 with a 9-0 run that featured a pair of layups from Chris Doe.
Rhone sunk another trey and connected on two free throws to close C-M’s deficit to two, but Woodward Academy ended the period with four straight, including a 3 from Juan Maldonado.
“(Rhone) is someone we can rely on, but we don’t want the others to just stand around and watch him play. They need to learn how to get involved.
“There was a lot of nerves tonight. We have a lot of guys who just need to calm down. We didn’t just not run the sets, we didn’t even get into them to run them.”
The Tigerhawks trailed by eight early in the fourth, but Rhone drilled five free throws and Gage Byal sunk an elbow jumper to close the gap to four. Then Chase Trotter’s 3-point play got C-M to within 40-39 with 2 minutes left.
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C-M wrestlers down L-S at road quad
NEW SHARON — State-ranked Cason Fitch and Teagan Dybevik won twice by fall, the Tigerhawks won seven contested matches and the Colfax-Mingo wrestling team took 12 forfeits but went 1-2 in a road quadrangular in the season opener on Dec. 5.
The Tigerhawks downed Lynnville-Sully 60-12 but were edged 36-35 by Belle Plaine and fell 64-18 to North Mahaska during the South Iowa Cedar League quadrangular.
The Hawks lost 31-30 in a tiebreaker to Belle Plaine and North Mahaska downed Lynnville-Sully 60-15.
The Tigerhawks were 3-0 in contested matches against Lynnville-Sully and had a 7-2 advantage in forfeits. Caden Sykes, Fitch and Dybevik all won by fall at 175, 132 and 285, respectively. Xavier Cross (150), Tanner Miller (157), Kyle Wood (165), Nathan Endersbe (190), Allan Bregar (215), Logan Roam (106) and Jayden Cherveny (113) each took forfeits.
C-M had a 4-3 advantage in forfeits against Belle Plaine but was 2-3 in contested matches. Fitch scored a first-period pin at 126 and Sykes won by a 22-7 technical fall at 175. Wood, Endersbe, Bregar and Dybevik took the forfeits.
The Tigerhawks were 2-7 in contested matches against North Mahaska and they had a 4-1 disadvantage in forfeits. Endersbe and Dybevik both won by fall and Fitch took a forfeit at 126. The Warhawks registered six pins.
Fitch and Dybevik were 3-0 with two pins, Endersbe was 3-0 with two forfeits and Wood, Bregar and Sykes all finished 2-1. Wood and Endersbe each took two forfeits.
Tigerhawks finish 10th at Dennis Field Invitational
WOODWARD — Colfax-Mingo brought five wrestlers to the Dennis Field Invitational on Dec. 7 and three of them finished at least second place in their weight class and Fitch won the individual title to help the Tigerhawks place 10th in the 11-team field.
Fitch was 3-0 with two pins and one major decision at 126, while Sykes and Dybevik both finished 2-1 at 175 and 285, respectively.
Fitch won the bracket and is now 6-0 this season. Sykes (4-2) took second after registering one pin and one technical fall and Dybevik (5-1) placed second after collecting two pins.
Endersbe was 1-2 with one pin at 190. His losses were 9-6 in SV-1 and 9-4. Wood finished sixth at 165 after going 1-3 with one pin.
Host Woodward-Granger won the tournament with 191 points. Belle Plaine finished second with 139 and the rest of the top 10 featured ACGC (126), Des Moines Roosevelt (117), Coon Rapids-Bayard (99.5), Southeast Warren/ Melcher-Dallas (98.5), Martensdale-St. Marys (94), Saydel (94), East Marshall/ GMG (78) and Colfax-Mingo (72.5). Des Moines North-Hoover was 11th with 33 points.
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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.
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Colfax-Mingo junior Isaiah Lewis, left, swipes at the ball against Woodward Academy during the Tigerhawks’ home loss on Dec. 2.
Baxter boys extend Iowa Star South streak to 38 games
BAXTER — Treyton Travis averaged more than 21 points per game last season for the Baxter boys basketball team.
But through three games this season, Eli Dee is on an even better pace.
Dee opened the 2024-25 season with three straight 30-point games and his 36 points helped the Bolts to a 78-63 home win over North Tama during Iowa Star Conference South Division action on Dec. 6.
The Bolts led 26-9 after one quarter and outscored the Redhawks 2311 in the third. North Tama won the second 26-19 and outscored Baxter 17-10 in the fourth.
Baxter, who has won 38 straight conference games, overcame 18 turnovers because it shot 48 percent from the floor, made 11-of-19 from 3-point range and connected on 9-of-10 from the free-throw line.
Dee connected on 6-of-7 from long range and added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. He’s averaging 34.7 points per game and is 10-of-22 from 3 through the first three games of the season.
Perrin Sulzle added 16 points, 12 rebounds, three steals and four blocks in a supporting role. He’s averaging 16.7 points and 10.7 boards
per contest through three games.
Cainan Travis posted nine points, eight rebounds and four assists, reserve Maddux Tuhn registered six points, three rebounds and two assists and Dakota Parker pitched in six points and five boards off the bench. Stadan Vansice put in three points.
The Bolts (3-0, 2-0 in the conference) are now 13-3 against North Tama (2-1, 1-1) since 2017.
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Dee’s career-high 38 points led the Bolts to a 94-16 road win over Meskwaki Settlement School in the season opener on Dec. 3.
Baxter led 40-2 after one and outscored the Warriors 28-7 in the second during the Iowa Star Conference South contest. It was the fourth straight 90-plus point effort for the Bolts against Meskwaki Settlement.
The Bolts shot 64 percent from the floor and turned the ball over only six times. They were 1-of-7 from 3 and 7-of-11 from the foul line.
Dee added four rebounds, five steals and two assists to his career-high 38 points. He was 16-of24 from the floor.
Sulzle posted 13 points, six rebounds, three steals and five assists, Travis chipped in 10 points, four rebounds, four steals and six assists and Cael Wishman finished with 12 points and six rebounds off the bench in his varsity debut.
Tuhn collected nine points, five rebounds, four steals and two assists in his varsity debut off the bench, Vansice registered three rebounds, six assists and two steals and Colten Damman contributed four points, three rebounds and five assists off the bench in his varsity debut.
Reserve Hayden Burdess tallied four points and four rebounds in his debut, Parker grabbed four boards in his debut and Logan Rainsbager pulled down two rebounds.
The Warriors (0-2, 0-2) shot 17 percent from the floor and made 1-of-14 from 3.
Baxter 73, Belle Plaine 31 BAXTER — Dee scored 30, Sulzle posted another double-double and the Bolts started strong and cruised to the 73-31 non-conference win over Belle Plaine on Dec. 5.
Baxter girls start 2-0 in Iowa Star Conference South play
BAXTER — The Baxter girls basketball team has already equaled its win total from last season.
The Bolts won their third straight game on Dec. 6 after rallying past North Tama during an Iowa Star Conference South Division matchup.
Baxter trailed by one after one quarter but grabbed a lead heading into the fourth and dominated the final frame to win 52-37.
The Bolts outscored the Redhawks 17-8 in the fourth.
Kamdyn Krampe scored a career-high 29 points in the win and added five rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Emie Tuhn chipped in 10 points, seven rebounds and six steals and Karlee Koehler tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals.
Kaylyn Krampe also played the best game of her young career, finishing with four points, five rebounds and a career-high seven steals. Kendall Brummel chipped in four rebounds and two assists, Hannah Huffaker grabbed five boards and Avery Wonders corralled three rebouds.
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Francis Manier got behind C-M’s full-court press and made a layup and then Doe converted a bank shot as the shot clock expired to give the Knights the five-point victory.
“We know we’re going to be at a disadvantage height-wise and with experience,” Hunsberger said. “We have to figure out the kind of effort we have to bring for the entire game.”
Rhone finished with a game-high 28 points and added 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Trotter and Wyatt Jay made their varsity debuts for C-M. Trotter finished with three points, four rebounds and three steals before fouling out and Jay grabbed eight boards off the bench.
Byal added three rebounds and three assists, Hostetter collected two rebounds and three steals and Isaiah Lewis pulled down three boards
Tigerhawk girls down BGM for conference win
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COLFAX — A dominant fourth quarter pushed the Colfax-Mingo girls basketball team past BGM on Dec. 6. The Tigerhawks lost a halftime lead when the visiting Bears outscored their hosts by nine in the third, but Colfax-Mingo used a 17-point final frame to win the South Iowa Cedar League contest 45-33.
It was the first SICL win for C-M since defeating Tri-County 59-48 on Feb. 8, 2022. BGM is 9-8 against the Tigerhawks since 2015, but Colfax-Mingo has won five of the past seven meetings.
Colfax-Mingo led 14-11 after one quarter and pushed the margin to eight at halftime. But BGM (2-2, 0-2 in the SICL) rallied with a 15-6 advantage in the third. The Tigerhawks won the fourth 17-4 to pull away for good though.
Isabelle Foglesong led the Tigerhawks (2-3, 1-1) with a career-best 21 points and two rebounds. She was 5-of-6 from 3-point range.
Blain Houseman added 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals, Lydia Hansen collected five points, five rebounds and two blocks and Mickinley Bucklin tallied three points and two rebounds.
Victoria Woods registered six rebounds, two assists and three steals, Dakota Allen finished with four rebounds and two assists, Mallory Sipma pulled down three rebounds and Katelyn Steenhoek corralled two boards.
The Tigerhawks overcame 28.3 percent shooting from the floor and 20 turnovers. They made 7-of18 from 3 and connected on 8-of-16 from the freethrow line.
HLV 43, Colfax-Mingo 26
COLFAX — A slow start plagued the Tigerhawks during their SICL matchup with HLV on Dec. 3.
The Bolts (3-1, 2-0 in the conference) shot 30.5 percent from the floor, made 7-of-29 from 3-point range and connected on only 9-of23 from the free-throw line. Baxter swiped 23 steals and turned the ball over 21 times.
Baxter improved to 14-1 against North Tama (2-1, 1-1) since 2017.
Baxter 51, Meskwaki Settlement School 19
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Tuhn and Kamdyn Krampe combined for 37 points, the Bolts controlled the boards and downed Meskwaki Settlement School on Dec. 3 despite a tough shooting night from the floor and free throw line.
Baxter jumped out to an early lead and never trailed during a 51-19 road win in Iowa Star Conference South Division action.
Tuhn finished with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals and Kamdyn Krampe added 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Koehler collected three points, four rebounds and three steals, Brummel posted three points, five rebounds and two assists and Kaylyn Krampe contributed four points and five boards.
Wonders scored three points and Huffaker pulled down five rebounds.
The Bolts out-rebounded the
Colfax-Mingo 50, BGM 47
Hostetter’s half-court shot at the buzzer propelled Colfax-Mingo to a home win over BGM on Dec. 6.
The Tigerhawks lost a first-quarter lead but rallied with a big second half during a 50-47 triumph in South Iowa Cedar League action.
Colfax-Mingo turned the ball over 16 times and missed 11 free throws but connected from outside eight times and Rhone put in 25 points in the victory.
The Tigerhawks led 18-14 after one quarter but trailed 24-21 at halftime. They won the third 12-8 and Hostetter’s game-winning 3 gave them a small surplus in the fourth.
Rhone added six rebounds and four steals to his game-high 25 points. Hostetter scored six points and had three boards off the bench, Byal contributed six points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals and Trotter collected four points, four assists and two steals.
Jace Lewis posted five points and four rebounds, Isaiah Lewis pulled down six rebounds and Jay grabbed
Warriors 33-26.
Baxter shot 36 percent from the floor, made 6-of-27 from 3 and sunk 9-of-18 from the foul line.
Dayeci Davenport led the Warriors (0-2, 0-2) with seven points and 10 rebounds.
Baxter 68, Belle Plaine 15 BAXTER — A huge first half, 25 steals and nine made 3s propelled the Bolts to a 68-15 non-conference home win over Belle Plaine on Dec. 5.
Baxter led 29-2 after one and outscored the Lady Plainsmen 17-1 in the second and 22-3 in the third.
Tuhn finished with 31 points, six rebounds, seven assists and a school-record 10 steals and Kamdyn Krampe added 18 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Koehler contributed nine points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals, Wonders added four points, three rebounds and two steals and Kaylyn Krampe dished out two assists and swiped four steals.
Tuhn and Koehler combined for eight made 3s in the contest. Huffaker scored four points and Lillian Grunstead grabbed four rebounds.
The Bolts shot 38 percent from the floor, connected on 9-of-38 from 3 and sunk 5-of-12 from the foul line.
The Lady Plainsmen (0-3) committed 44 turnovers.
three boards off the bench.
Colfax-Mingo (1-2, 1-1 in the conference) shot 30.2 percent from the floor.
Beau Burns led BGM (0-3, 0-2) with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
HLV 52, Colfax-Mingo 30
A tough shooting night and 19 turnovers plagued the Tigerhawks during a 52-30 home loss to HLV on Dec. 3.
The Tigerhawks led by four after one, but the Warriors outscored C-M 24-7 in the second and 15-6 in the third during SICL action.
Rhone led the Tigerhawks with 12 points, six rebounds and three steals. Trotter added seven points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, Isaiah Lewis posted five points and seven boards and Byal scored five points.
Hostetter grabbed three rebounds and Jace Lewis, Wyatt Carpenter and Jay each pulled down two boards.
Peyton Roth led HLV (2-1, 2-1) with 25 points, six rebounds and six steals.
Colfax-Mingo couldn’t overcome a three-point first quarter and scored only two points in the third during a 43-26 home loss to the Warriors.
A tough shooting night was partly to blame. The Tigerhawks shot only 21.2 percent from the floor, made 4-of-23 from 3 and missesd their only free throw attempt. They also turned the ball over 22 times.
HLV (2-1, 2-1) shot 47.4 percent from the floor and turned the ball over 27 times.
The Warriors led 19-3 after one in the game and outscored C-M 9-2 in the third. The Tigerhawks outscored HLV in the second and fourth.
Steenhoek matched a career high with 12 points and added four rebounds. She made four 3-pointers in the loss.
Hansen finished with six points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks, Allen chipped in six rebounds, five assists and two steals and Sipma collected seven boards and swiped two steals.
Woods contributed six points and two steals, Houseman posted two rebounds, two assists and two steals, Bucklin collected four rebounds and Foglesong grabbed three boards.
Ayla Hall led HLV with 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and six steals.
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Baxter junior Eli Dee dropped at least 30 points in each of the Bolts’ first three games of the season. His 104 points currently leads the state. He’s averaging 34.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 steals per contest.
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Baxter wrestlers down Pekin at road quad
SIGOURNEY — Jack Anderson and Ruger Kincaid started their senior seasons with three wins and three pins during a road quadrangular on Dec. 5.
The Baxter boys wrestling finished 11-5 in contested matches but went 1-2 in duals for the night after giving up nine forfeits in the two losses.
The Bolts downed Pekin 3518 for their only win but fell 30-24 to Montezuma and 54-17 to host Sigourney/Keota.
Baxter was 4-0 in contested matches against Pekin.
There were four double forfeits and the Panthers (0-3) held a 3-2 advantage in forfeit wins.
Anderson and Kincaid both scored first-period pins at 138
and 165 pounds, respectively, Maddox Peters won by fall at 157 and Alex Dille scored a 19-4 techical fall victory at 126.
The Bolts (1-2) were 4-2 in contested matches against Montezuma (2-1), but the Braves won after accepting the only three forfeits in the dual. There were five double forfeits.
Dille, Anderson, Peters and Kincaid all won by pin in the first period.
Anderson and Kincaid each posted another win by first-period fall against Sigourney/Keota (3-0) and Derek Rominger won by technical fall (21-6) at 132.
The Bolts gave up six forfeits, there were two double forfeits and the two teams split their six contested matches.
Anderson and Kincaid both were 3-0 with three pins, Peters was 2-1 with two pins and Dille was 2-1 with one pin and one technical fall.
Bolts finish fifth at Jeremy Fulk Classic NEW LONDON — The Bolts entered only six wrestlers in the Jeremy Fulk Classic on Dec. 7, but Baxter scored nearly 100 points and finished fifth in the eight-team field.
Dille (120), Anderson (138),
Peters (150) and Kincaid (165) all finished second at their weights and Rominger placed third at 132.
Fort Madison won the tournament with 171 points. The rest of the top five featured host New London (140.5), Cedar Rapids Washington (130), Mid-Prairie (121) and Baxter (99.5).
The rest of the field featured Iowa City High (82), Lone Tree (72) and Medford (36).
Anderson was 2-1 with two pins at 138, Dille, Rominger and Kincaid all were 1-1 with one pin at 120, 132 and 165, respectively, and Peters finished 2-1 with one pin and one technical fall win at 150.
Kolton Hurd won the most matches among Bolts but finished fifth at 144. He was 3-1 with three first-period pins.
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Baxter led 22-1 after one and scored 29 points in the second. Dee finished with 30 points and five rebounds and Sulzle led the Bolts with 21 points, 14 rebounds and two steals.
Vansice collected four points, two assists and six steals, Travis registered seven points and three boards and Tuhn put in nine points. Rainsbarger finished with three steals and two rebounds. Baxter shot 53.6 percent from the floor.
Sam DeMeulenaere led the Plainsmen (1-2) with 16 points.
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