Public Funeral Services have been announced for the Iowa State Trooper killed in the line of duty last week.
Sergeant Jim Smith was killed during a standoff on April 9th in Grundy Center while attempting to arrest Michael Lang, who had barricaded himself inside a home.
The visitation will be Thursday, April 15th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Reiff Family Center-Funeral Home and Crematory in Independence.
The funeral will be Friday, April 16th at 10 a.m. at Independence Community High School. Masks will be required at both events.
A memorial fund approved by the family has been established at BankIowa in Independence, Iowa. Interested persons can mail or drop off contributions to the Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith Memorial Fund at the BankIowa branch located at 305 Enterprise Drive, Independence, Iowa, 50644, or at any BankIowa branch located in Independence. The family intends to establish a memorial scholarship in remembrance of Sergeant Jim Smith.