Two Grinnell Police Department officers recently graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC). Sgt. Matt Moore, second from left, and Sgt. Ben Smith, second from right, are joined by Sgt. Chris Wray, left, and Grinnell Police Chief Michael McClelland, right, at the graduation from the 10-week school on Jan. 20. The Northwestern University SPSC is an intensive leadership and management education program that helps prepare experienced law enforcement professionals for success in senior command positions. By J.O. Parker Two Grinnell Police Officers recently completed and graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) in Evanston, Ill. Sgt. Matt Moore and Sgt. Ben Smith with the GPD completed the course on Jan. 20. The Northwestern University SPSC is an intensive leadership and management education program that helps prepare experienced law enforcement professionals for success in senior command positions. Through an innovative combination of academic principles with practical applications, the 10-week SPSC curriculum zeroes in on such critical command-level content as planning and policies, media relations, organizational behavior, budgeting and resource allocation, human resources, contemporary policing and more. Sgt. Smith, who has been with the GPD since 2017, was selected by his classmates to receive the class Kreml Leadership Award. The honor recognizes leadership principles of integrity, scholarship, and servitude to the class. The class votes for the award during week eight, and it was kept secret and not awarded until graduation. The award is named for Franklin Martin Kreml, national expert on traffic safety, accident prevention and law enforcement. He is the founding Director of the Northwestern University Traffic Institute and was a University administrator for more than 35 years. The award is created in his name to honor his legacy. The officers were able to attend the program thanks to training funds from the City of Grinnell and a grant from 100 People Who Care Grinnell. “One of my big tenets is trying to get my officers training,” noted Grinnell Police Chief Michael McClelland. “Hopefully that will keep them in Grinnell.” Chief McClelland said he wasn’t surprised at the performance of both officers, saying that they will now be able to share their knowledge with the rest of the department. “Sgt. Smith has a military background and receiving the leadership award was not surprise to me,” Chief McClelland said. “They are both great leaders.” Sgt. Moore, who has been with the GPD since 2017 and in law enforcement since 2007, has worn a number of hats throughout his career including patrol officer, criminal investigator, LIDAR and RADAR instructor, standardized field sobriety instructor, field training officer, a partner with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force, along with many current roles as a night shift patrol sergeant. “It has been an honor and privilege to be selected by the Grinnell Police Department to attend Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command,” noted Sgt. Moore. “The training covered many topics including budgeting, grant writing, recruitment, organizational behavior, resource allocation, and human relations to cover a few. Law enforcement is an ever changing profession and I feel the class gave me a good foundation to help shape the future of the Grinnell Police Department.” “Northwestern University covered many relevant aspects of police supervision and management, which I am excited to get back and apply at the Grinnell Police Department,” said Sgt. Smith. “I am extremely grateful to the entire class for their help during the course and having voted for me for both Class President and the Kreml award. We grew very close as a class and I hope to maintain those relationships well into the future.” Sgt. Ben Smith, who graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) on Jan. 20, was chosen as the class president and he also received the Kreml Leadership Award. The honor, which is named after Franklin Martin Kreml, national expert on traffic safety, accident prevention and law enforcement, recognizes leadership principles of integrity, scholarship, and servitude to the class.
BGM’s Connor Cooling, left, holds his 100 career wins banner and is shown with his coach, Wyatt Bauman, after reaching the milestone at the North Mahaska Duals on Jan. 19. BGM’s Sawyer Callahan, right, holds his 100 career wins banner and is shown with his coach, Wyatt Bauman, after reaching the 100-win milestone on at home during the BGM Duels on Jan. 13. By J.O. Parker
The BGM wrestling program had two wrestlers reach milestones in their careers on the mat last month. Senior Connor Cooling reached the 100 win mark at the North Mahaska Duals on Jan. 19. And six days earlier, senior Sawyer Callahan reached the century club at home during the BGM Duals on Jan. 13. Sawyer began wrestling in kindergarten and Connor first wrestled in preschool. When asked what they love about the sport, Sawyer said, “I love winning.” Connor added, “The team.” When asked what it means to reach the 100-win milestone, Connor said, “It is what I have been working towards since I was a freshman. So a lot.” “My 100th win is a big accomplishment,” added Sawyer. Sawyer currently holds a 32-7 record while Connor holds a 36-10 record. Even though both wrestlers have never reached state in high school, they competed numerous times at state through AAU wrestling and have spent hours on the mat to reach this milestone. "It takes a lot of perseverance to reach these types of accomplishments,” said BGM Wrestling Coach Wyatt Bauman. “Fighting through injury and things outside of their control is a difficult task to complete. I am proud of the time and effort that have not only given me throughout these last four years, but I know that their parents, fans, and most importantly their teammates are just as excited for them." Grinnell’s Haidyn Hull, number 42, shoots a basket in a home game against Bondurant Farrar on Jan. 26. Haidyn scored her 1,000 career point in the game. By J.O. Parker Haidyn Hull, a senior on the Grinnell Lady Tiger’s Basketball team, has reached the 1,000-point elite scoring club in her prep career. The milestone came in a 64-52 win at home against Bondurant Farrar on Jan. 26. “It was an exciting moment for her and our family watching her achieve this,” said Haidyn’s mom, Melissa. “We couldn’t be happier for her.” “She’s a hard worker and has been very dedicated over the years to accomplish this milestone,” added Melissa. “It’s also cool that she gets to join her brother Jake, a GHS 1000-point club member (2020).” Haidyn said she is very grateful for all the support over the years from her past and present teammates, coaches and her family, especially her Mom, Dad and the Grinnell community. “They have helped me hit this goal; I couldn’t have done it without them believing in me and giving me the opportunity to achieve it,” said Haidyn. “It means a lot to me it is and a moment I will never forget or take for granted.” “Haidyn has put a ton of time into basketball since she was very young travelling all over to play hoops,” said Grinnell Girls Basketball Head Coach Trent Edsen. “She has been an instrumental part of our program the last four years. She joins a select few who have gone through the Grinnell program and finished with 1,000 points. She has a chance to finish as the second all-time leading scorer in Grinnell history behind Sienna Durr. I am very proud of her.” Grinnell Lady Tiger’s Head Basketball Coach, Trent Edsen, congratulates Haidyn Hull after she reached the 1,000-point scoring milestone in a home game against Bondurant Farrar on Jan. 26.
The 15-5 Grinnell Lady Tigers open postseason basketball play at home on Saturday, Feb. 11 against the 8-12 Albia Blue Demons at Grinnell High School. Game time is 7 p.m. The winner will play the winner of the Chariton vs. Centerville game at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Grinnell.
The BGM Lady Bears will face Ankeny Christian Academy at ACA High School after beating GMG, 48-46, in Class 1A - Region 2 action at GMG High School on Thursday, Feb. 9. Game time is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14. In the top of the bracket, HLV beat BCLUW, 32-27, and will play at AGWSR High School on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The winners of these two games will face each other at a yet to be determined site on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.
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