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Family, friends and community members celebrated the life of Iowa State Trooper Sgt. Jim Smith at his funeral Friday at Independence Community High School.
Among the speakers were current and former pastors from his church, Jesup Bible Fellowship, along with fellow law enforcement officers.
"Our faith teaches us that in our suffering God is with us," Iowa State Patrol Col. Nathan Fulk said during the service. "Jim's priorities were faith, family and his commitment to public service in his community."
"We're hurting but we're not broken. We are struggling but we're not lost. We're deeply saddened but we will work to find peace in the days ahead."