Jasper County Supervisor Denny Carpenter, right, ladles himself another helping of chili during the second annual bipartisan soup supper bringing together both local Republicans and Democrats for an enjoyable evening.
State Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, speaks with friends during the second annual bipartisan soup supper in which both local Republicans and Democrats put aside their differences and enjoyed the evening with each other.
Brandon Talsma, Republican Jasper County Supervisor-elect, speaks with friends during the second annual bipartisan soup supper. Below:
Both Republican and Democrat guests enjoyed hearty soups and chilis during the second annual bipartisan soup supper, which raised $392 in cash and about $500 worth of food for the local food pantry.