The Newton High School jazz band made its first appearance at state in at least the past 25 years when it performed at Tuesday’s 41st Annual Iowa Jazz Championships, held at the Des Moines Civic Center. From the left are saxophonists Katherine Thorpe, Jacob Murphy, Kate Wyre and Emily Mehmen. (Jason W)Newton High School jazz band students, from the left are trumpeters Tessa Keeton, Maddy Berstler, Adrienne Bergman, Sarah Jackson and Parker Creech performed at the Annual Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines. (Jason W)