Mitchellville FD holds unique 5k offering additional challenges for runners

Mitchellville FD holds unique 5k offering additional challenges for runners

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa -- The Mitchellville Firefighter Association held its annual Mitchellville Fire Department 5k race on Saturday morning, but it looks a little different than your normal track. The 5k differs from other races in that it has challenges stationed along the route to simulate firefighting activities. "So, you do different crawls, you go through foam stations, fire hose reels. It's definitely unique, for sure," said Frank Klassen, …