Through the support of more than 80 golfers, 50 volunteers and our generous hole sponsors, the 5th Annual Puppy Jake Classic raised almost $50,000 for raising and training service dogs for veterans.
It might have been a little warm, but that did not deter from a good time! We appreciate the staff at Toad Valley Golf Course for the warm welcome and helping us find the fun.
Among the laughter and camaraderie, there was some fierce competition.
Congratulations to:
Winning Team
Elias Johnson, Jake Murrow, Austin Johnson and Matt Berkland
(We hear Elias may let the rest of the team host the trophy at their house this year. Maybe.)
Second Place Teams
Nathan Heyer, Eric Peterson, Adam Frederick and John Wehr
Karter Smith, Matthew Mitchell, Alex Monte and Jason Edwards, with Mike Brown and Jackpot the service dog coming in clutch when Matthew had to leave
It was a tie! We love competitiveness!
Closest to the pin (2nd shot)
Alex Monte
Longest Drive
Cathy West
Dave Townsend
Closest to the pin
Cathy West
Eric Peterson
Most Honest Score
Chuck Mutchler, Rich Thornburg, Danyelle Mutchler and Dani McDermott
At a +46, we think no one would have disputed the score if they had shaved a stroke or two off. In all seriousness, Chuck and Danyelle are longtime Puppy Jake volunteers who have stepped up and supported the Puppy Jake Classic as sponsors and by recruiting friends and colleagues for the past several years.
Mulligan Raffle winner
Ken Baxter
We appreciate the volunteers from MidAmerican Energy, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa and Puppy Jake who came out in force and made hole volunteering fun! This was the biggest contingent of volunteers ever — and maybe more than all the past years combined. You provided such energy on the course, and it was appreciated.
And finally, thank you to the silent auction and hole sponsors: Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling, Ben Baker(Drink Ticket sponsor), Casey’s (Hero Sponsor), CB Construction (Battle Sponsor), Fareway, Hands on Sports Therapy, Hot Spring Spas (Hole Sponsor), Hy-Vee, JAR Consulting (Hole Sponsor), Scherr Contracting (Drink Ticket Sponsor), Serve & Protect Financial (Hole Sponsor), Stivers Ford (Hole Sponsor), Tito’s Handmade Vodka (Hole Sponsor) and Warriors’ Ascent (Hole Sponsor). Your commitment to Puppy Jake and our mission of raising and training service dogs for veterans is deeply appreciated.
Mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 for the 6th Annual Puppy Jake Classic, which will bigger, better and just as much fun.
