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Rural Iowa grocery stores have about 3 weeks to apply for $25,000 grants

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The deadline is later this month for grocery stores and small food processors in rural Iowa to apply for large state grants to help make themselves more marketable to consumers. Cynthia Farmer, senior policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs, says the grants are for up to 25-thousand dollars each, which could be especially beneficial for small-town groceries.

Farmer says rural grocery stores are the backbone of many Iowa communities, but they’re facing a host of significant challenges. Those include supply chain troubles, food price inflation, and competition from big box super-stores in nearby towns.

The Rural Innovation Grant Program is being offered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and applications have to be submitted by October 25th. Farmer says a 50-percent cash match is required to take part, so for a rural grocer to get a 25-thousand dollar grant, they’ll have to put up at least 12-thousand-500.

The program has 200-thousand dollars allotted. To qualify, applicants must be located and incorporated or authorized to do business in Iowa, operate in a community of 20,000 or fewer people, and not be in a community contiguous to a city with a population of 40,000 or greater.

(More info. at iowaeda.com/center-for-rural-revitalization/rural-innovation-grant)

Exira-EHK Looking to Build Off Great Start

Sports

October 2nd, 2024 by Christian Adams

The Exira-EHK Volleyball Team is off to their best start in recent memory. The Spartans are 9-3 and hold the second-best winning percentage in the Rolling Valley Conference behind Coon Rapids Bayard. After their thrilling win over Boyer Valley last night, Exira-EHK has now won four straight.  As a team, they lead the conference in kill efficiency and rank in the top five in blocks. Head Coach Derek Reischauer says he appreciates his team’s speed and ability to play everywhere on the court.

The Spartans have found their success this year with a young roster. Among the 13 listed players, Mayne Jorgensen is the only senior who sees consistent varsity time. Defensively, she ranks second on the team in digs and third in service efficiency. In his third year at Exira-EHK coach Reischauer says she’s been a solid leader for the team.

The cousin duo of Jaelynn and Taryn Petersen are leading the way statistically for the Spartans. Jaelynn, a junior, ranks in the top 10 in kills and is 4th in the conference in kill efficiency while sophomore Taryn leads the conference in kill efficiency while leading the team defensively in digs. Reischauer praised their athleticism while crediting much of their success to it.

The Spartans are off to their best start since 2012 and are looking for their first winning record in several years. When asked about his team’s aspirations for the remainder of the year, Reischauer had only one thing in mind.

Exira-EHK will look to continue their winning ways on Thursday when they take on Glidden-Ralston at home. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

Tuesday High School Volleyball Scores

Sports

October 2nd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten Conference

  • 3A #15 Clarinda 3, St. Albert 1
  • Creston 3, Harlan 2
  • 4A #9 Glenwood 3, 3A #7 Kuemper 1
  • 2A #15 Shenandoah 3, Red Oak 1

Corner Conference

  • A #12 Sidney 3, Griswold 0
  • 1A #11 East Mills 3, Bedford 0
  • Fremont Mills Triangular (Hamburg, Stanton)
  • 1A #10 Fremont Mills 3, Hamburg 0
  • 1A #13 Stanton 3, 1A #10 Fremont Mills 0

Pride of Iowa Conference

  • Nodaway Valley Triangular (Southeast Warren, Mount Ayr)
  • Southeast Warren 2, Nodaway Valley 0
  • Southeast Warren 2, Mount Ayr 1
  • Martensdale St Mary’s Triangular (Southwest Valley, Wayne)
  • Southwest Valley 2, Martensdale St. Mary’s 0
  • Southwest Valley 2, Wayne 0
  • Wayne 2, Martensdale St. Mary’s 0
  • East Union Triangular (Lenox, Central Decatur)
  • Central Decatur 2, East Union 0
  • Lenox 2, Central Decatur 0
  • Lenox 2, East Union 0

Rolling Valley Conference

  • Exira EHK 3, Boyer Valley 0
  • CAM 3 Paton-Churdan 0
  • Woodbine 3, Coon Rapids Bayard 2
  • Glidden Ralston 3, Ar-We-Va 0

West Central Conference

  • AC/GC 3, I-35 0
  • Panorama 3, Madrid 0
  • Earlham 3, West Central Valley 2
  • Van Meter 3, Pleasantville 0

Western Iowa Conference

  • Treynor 3, Audubon 0
  • 1A #3 Riverside 3, Missouri Valley 0
  • Tri-Center 3, Logan-Magnolia 0
  • Underwood 3, AHSTW 0

Skyscan Forecast – Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

October 2nd, 2024 by Jim Field

Today:  Sunny with a high near 81. Breezy with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tonight:  Mostly clear with a low around 44.

Thursday:  Sunny with a high near 80.

Friday:  Sunny with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday:  Sunny with a high near 92. Windy.

Sunday:  Sunny with a high near 73. Breezy.

Parking restrictions in-place in Clarinda Oct. 5th for SW IA Band Jamboree Parade

News

October 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Clarinda, Iowa) – Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reminds the citizens of Clarinda, and those planning to visit the community, that there will be No Parking on certain city streets this Saturday, Oct. 5th, due to the Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree Parade. The following streets will be closed in Clarinda on Oct. 5th, from 7:30-a.m. until Noon:

  • The 100 through 800 block of W. Main Street
  • The 100 block of E. Main Street
  • The 100 block of N. 15th Street
  • The 100 block of E. Washington Street
  • The 100 through 300 block of W. Washington Street
  • 24th Street (Cardinal Drive) from Garfield Street to State Street (*SCHOOL BUS PARKING*)

The Clarinda Police Department appreciates the cooperation of all citizens in removing their vehicles from the parade route. Vehicles that are not removed will be towed at the registered owner’s expense.

Audubon County Sheriff’s report, 10-1-24

News

October 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday, reported two arrests occurred between Sept. 15th and 27th:
53-year-old Thomas Strathman, of Brayton, was arrested September 15, 2024, on charges of Operating While Intoxicated-1st, Open Container, Driving While License Suspended and several traffic citations. Strathman was released on his own recognizance, and was scheduled to appear before the magistrate at a later date.
30-year-old George Stom, of Council Bluffs, was summoned into court on September 27th, 2024, on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance- Marijuana 1st. He was also scheduled to appear before the magistrate at a later date. The charge stems from a traffic stop in the area of Highway 71 and 335th.
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Note: “Criminal Charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.”

Madison County man killed in a logging accident, Tuesday

News

October 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Winterset, Iowa) – A 74-year-old Madison County man died Tuesday morning in an apparent logging accident. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, a caller to 911 reported at around 10:31-a.m., an adult male had been found unresponsive in the 3100 block of Terrace Lane, in Madison County.
Responding Deputies and other 1st Responders located the adult male identified as Leon Nazworthy, of Saint Charles. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation shows Nazworthy had been clearing some timber by himself when the logging accident occurred. An investigation into the exact cause of death is on-going.

CAM Football in Prime Position with Three Games Left

Sports

October 1st, 2024 by Christian Adams

The CAM football team is in prime position for a postseason run with three games remaining in the regular season. CAM is on a four-game winning streak with wins over Griswold, East Mills, Coon-Rapids Bayard, and, most recently, their rivals in Exira-EHK. In that stretch, they have outscored opponents 218-74. Although they dropped their opening game of the season to Audubon, head coach Barry Bower’s message has remained the same ever since: improve every game.

Amid a winning streak, it can be easy for a group to get complacent. However, the Cougars are looking to be ever-diligent and are focusing on the details of the game. Bower says the team’s resiliency and ability to learn is something he appreciates about this CAM team.

Leading the way for the CAM this season is their senior quarterback Makade Paulsen. Paulsen ranks in the top three in 4 statistical categories, including total touchdowns and rushing yards. Through 4 games, Paulsen has racked up 1,024 offensive yards and 21 total touchdowns.  Bower not only appreciates but also credits the way Paulsen carries himself as the reason for his success on the field

CAM is now the 8th ranked team in the Iowa 8-player class according to Radio Iowa’s most recent poll. However, Bower and the Cougars aren’t on the postseason possibilities. They are taking it one step at a time.

The Cougars will look to continue their mindset of improvement and attention to detail in their final three games. They will be on the road for the next two, facing 2-3 Sidney this week before heading out to face 4-1 Fremont Mills. They will finish out the season at home against Stanton on the 18th.

 

Girls Cross Country Results from Tuesday

Sports

October 1st, 2024 by Asa Lucas

MONARCH INVITE

1. Harlan (41 points) — 1. Lindsey Sonderman (18:47.06), 2. Ashlyn Rau (19:34.64), 11. Brylee Schechinger (21:09.64), 12. Allie Anderson (21:14.61), 15. Aspen Bieker (21:38.40)

3. Denison-Schleswig (130 points) — 5. Lola Mendlik (20:11.17), 6. Alexa Tremblay (20:17.44)

4. Logan-Magnolia (141 points) — 7. Madison Sporrer (20:18.38)

6. Tri-Center (177 points) — 13. Quincey Schneckloth (21:22.60)

7. Boyer Valley (179 points) — 8. Hailey Cue (20:18.64)

8. Abraham Lincoln (192 points)

9. Kuemper Catholic (195 points)

10. Woodbine (200 points) — 9. Adyson Lapel (20:37.83), 10. Reagan Cogdill (20:51.10)

NTS. Missouri Valley

CLARKE INVITE

1. Van Meter (26 points)

2. Martensdale-St. Marys (58 points) — 3. Karson Oberender (20:39.50), 4. Maclaine German (20:48.00), 15. Ellie Baker (23:22.20)

3. Creston (64 points) — 8. Cora Smith (21:52.20), 9. Payton Davis (21:53.00), 10. Reese Strunk (22:18.60)

NTS. Southeast Warren — 7. Kaleigh Harvey (21:45.20)

NTS. Mount Ayr

NTS. Lenox

NTS. East Union

Boys Cross Country Results from Tuesday

Sports

October 1st, 2024 by Asa Lucas

DENISON-SCHLESWIG MEET

1. Woodbine (60 points) — 1. Gunner Wagner (16:02.21), 8. Aiden Summerfield (17:23.97), 14. Evan Estrada (17:50.08)

3. Tri-Center (94 points) — 5. Haven Weers (17:14.65), 12. Brennan Boden (17:36.13), 13. Evan Wham (17:47.49) 

4. Kuemper Catholic (99 points) — 4. Dayton Wiederin (17:06.63), 9. Fletch Badding (17:29.03)

5. Denison-Schleswig (135 points) — 6. Kevin Sanchez (17:14.74) 

6. Missouri Valley (169 points)

7. Abraham Lincoln (180 points)

10. Harlan (215 points)

11. Boyer Valley (245 points) 

NTS. Logan-Magnolia — 10. Brodie Davis (17:34.64) 

CLARKE MEET

5. Martensdale-St. Marys (131 points) — 11. Isaiah Wheeldon (18:57.60)

7. Creston (182 points)

8. Southwest Valley (213 points) 

9. Southeast Warren (224 points)