Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith remembered for integrity at funeral
Heppner, interim pastor of Jesup Bible Fellowship, recalled his friend’s habit of playing Christian music, including while on duty. Smith often talked about his faith, including with people who found themselves in the back of his patrol car, the pastor said. “I’ve been told that he held his audience absolutely captive,” Heppner said, drawing chuckles from the audience. 'Jim was a sheepdog that protected sheep' State Patrol Col. Nathan Fulk told mourners that Smith’s biggest vice was chocolate milk, which he would buy for himself as a reward when he’d done something well. The serio...