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NEWS- Scrap Metals for Track Medals is June 2

For the second consecutive year, the �Get Back On The Track�Fast!� campaign committee will host its �Scrap Metals for Track Medals� scrap metal drive to help fund the construction of a new all-weather running track at Jesup Community Schools.

NEWS- Jesup Ambulance Service to host Open House on May 23

In observance of EMS Week, the Jesup Ambulance Service will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 23, from 5-8 PM at the ambulance building. Also, there will be a free-will donation supper of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and...(Continued)

NEWS- McGrane Music Machine to bring KARAOKE to Farmers Day July 12

It�s time to warm up your vocal chords and polish your stage presence! McGrane Music Machine will bring hours of Karaoke fun to Jesup on Thursday, July 12, on the Farmers Day Pavilion Stage.

NEWS- No-Drip Challenge will be delicious, messy fun

If you LOVE ice cream, (who doesn�t?) you�re going to love the No Drip Challenge!

SCHOOL NEWS- Two Jesup students receive the Turnaround Achievement Award

�Overcoming adversity� and �exemplifying perseverance� are two qualities that Principal Rod Chamberlin says describes a student who is recognized for the Turnaround Achievement Award.

SCHOOL NEWS- Kids of Character demonstrate good character traits

Kids of Character were nominated by their peers to represent their classrooms at Jesup Elementary School, and were then honored at the Character Counts Assembly on April 27. The students wore colorful shirts representing...(Continued)

SPORTS-Alex Dewald qualifies for State

Alex Dewald led the Jesup Boys Track team, as the J-Hawks competed in the Class 2A Boys District or State Qualifying Meet at Monticello on May 10.

SPORTS-Jesup girls 6th at Regional track meet; J-Hawks qualify in four events for State

Lindsey Kite and Hannah Riensche led the Jesup Girls Track team, as the J-Hawks finished sixth in the Class 2A Girls Regional or State Qualifying Meet last Thursday. Monticello hosted the meet on May 10.

SPORTS-Collin McFadden of Don Bosco and Bosco girls qualify for State Track

Collin McFadden, a member of the Don Bosco Boys Track team qualified for the Class 1A Boys State Track Meet last week. Members of the Don Bosco Girls Track team qualified for the Class 1A Girls State Meet, as the Dons ran at...(Continued)

SPORTS-Logan Studer qualifies for state meet

Logan Studer, a senior member of the Dunkerton Boys Track team, qualified for the Class 1A Boys State Track Meet last week.

OBITUARY- Billy Lee �Bill� Adams

JESUP � Billy Lee �Bill� Adams, 65, of Jesup, Iowa died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his home of cancer.

OBITUARY- Dennis J. Kessens

JESUP � Dennis J. Kessens, 66 years old of Jesup, IA, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at his home.

OBITUARY- Norman Lee Buchheit

Norman Lee Buchheit, 46 years old of Independence, IA, and formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

OBITUARY- Larry Lee Bohling

Larry Lee Bohling, 73 years old of Jesup, IA, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his home.

OBITUARY- Jack D. Venz

FAIRBANK � Jack D. Venz, 56, years old, of Fairbank, Iowa, died Wednesday April 18, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics after a short illness.

OBITUARY- Arnold W. �Arnie� Weber

JESUP � Arnold W. �Arnie� Weber, 88 years old of Jesup, IA, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, of natural causes.

OBITUARY- Richard A. �Rick� Merkel

WALKER � Richard A. �Rick� Merkel, 54 years old of Walker, IA, and formerly of Jesup, IA, died at his home Tuesday, April 10, 2012, following a lengthy illness.

OBITUARY- Frances K. (Trebon) Allen

Frances K. Trebon Allen, age 76, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

OBITUARY- Jerome R. Nie

Jerome R. Nie 63 years old of Gilbertville, IA, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home.

OBITUARY- Chidley Glenn �Chid� McCalley

JESUP � Chidley Glenn �Chid� McCalley, 85 years old of Jesup, IA, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, IA, following a sudden illness.