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Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley on QB Theo Day

Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

The Northern Iowa football team is hoping for a return to the FCS playoffs this season and the return of quarterback Theo Day is a major factor. The Michigan State transfer is entering his third season as a starter and has passed for more than 54 hundred yards and 42 touchdowns as a Panther.

That’s Panther coach Mark Farley who says Day may be the most talented quarterback he has coached during his tenure.

Farley says Day has taken on even more of a leadership role.

UNI opens on September second at Iowa State.

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Iowa State looks to bolster special teams

Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa State hopes improved special teams will help the Cyclones bounce back this season. Those units struggled during a 4-8 season and ISU ranked last in the Big 12 in field goals and kickoff returns. Running backs coach Jordan Langs is also serving as special team’s coordinator.

Langs says special teams want to be a positive factor this season.

Langs says mistakes on special teams can be the difference between winning and losing.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has said the Cyclones need to win in the margins and special teams plays can be the difference.

Campbell says about 17 percent of plays in a game are special teams and mistakes are magnified.

The Cyclones open at home on September second against Northern Iowa.

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NOVALENE “NOVA” D. WRIGHT, 83, of Wiota (Svcs. 08/18/2023)

Obituaries

August 14th, 2023 by admin

NOVALENE “NOVA” D. WRIGHT, age 83, of Wiota died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Cass Health in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Memorial service for NOVALENE “NOVA” D. WRIGHT will be held on Friday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wiota United Methodist Church in Wiota. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Nova’s family and her arrangements.

The service will be recorded and available on the Roland Funeral Service website by Saturday.

Visitation with the family present will be held on Thursday, August 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com

NOVALENE “NOVA” D. WRIGHT is survived by:

Husband: Clifford Wright.

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Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports five arrests

News

August 14th, 2023 by admin

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office released details on Monday on five recent arrests.

On August 6th at 12:54 a.m. Stuart Police arrested 43-year-old David Yepez of Denver, CO in Stuart for Domestic Assault-Bodily Injury 1st Offense. Yepez was released the next day on $1,000 bond.

On August 7th at 10:09 p.m. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year-old Serik William Baldwin at 103 E Hayes Drive in Casey on a charge of Theft 1st Degree, greater than $10,000. He was booked in to the Adair County Jail and held on $10,000 bond.

On August 7th at 11:34 p.m. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36-year-old Charles William Walker of Council Bluffs on a warrant for Violation of Probation. He was booked in to the Adair County Jail and released three days later on $2,000 bond.

On August 11th at 12:47 p.m.Adair County Sheriff’s Officials arrested 31-year-old Cristian Ortiz of Adair at 302 East Iowa Street in Greenfield on a Iowa Governor’s Warrant which was issued based off a Texas arrest warrant. He was held on no bond and set to be transferred to Dallas County, Texas authorities.

Also on August 11th at 8:23 p.m. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old Justin Alan Robertson of Greenfield at 411 Southwest 3rd Street in Greenfield on a Union County warrant. Robertson was turned directly over to Union County Deputies.

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More details released on ATV accident in Massena

News

August 14th, 2023 by admin

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office released some more details on an ATV accident that occurred Saturday night in Massena.

First repsonders were called to the accident near 750th Street and Clarke Avenue in Massena around 10:19 p.m. The call stated a male was found laying in the middle of the roadway, conscious and breathing. Upon arrival officers determined that Aaron Latus of Atlantic was operating an ATV and is believed to have flipped or overturned the vehicle, ejecting Latus. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries and then transferred to a regional hospital via LifeNet helicopter.

No further details are known at this time and the incident remains under investigation.

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DUANE EUGENE GRAMKOW, 73 of Atlantic (Private Family Memorial)

Obituaries

August 14th, 2023 by Lori Murphy

DUANE EUGENE GRAMKOW, 74 of Atlantic died August 10, 2023. A Private Family Memorial is being planned for DUANE E. GRAMKOW at a later date.

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DUANE GRAMKOW is survived by:

His Wife: Deborah Gramkow of Atlantic

His Daughter: Sumir (David) LaCaze

His Son: Jedidiah Gramkow

His Brothers: Charles, David and Gail

6 Grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Next wave ready to step up for AHSTW football

Podcasts, Sports

August 14th, 2023 by admin

The AHSTW Vikings football team is looking for some new faces to lead the way and build off a very successful 2022 campaign. The Vikings went 10-1 and lost in the Class A Quarterfinals to a solid Lynville-Sully team in driving rainstorm to end last season. There are some big shoes to fill but coach GG Harris is encouraged by the leadership he’s seen from the new guys.

Luke Sternberg is a key piece back for the Vikings after rushing for 1,791 yards and 25 touchdowns as just a sophomore. Coach Harris said they will start with the ground game and build around it.

Coach Harris said one skill strength this team should possess is speed. He thinks that they can use that team speed to their advantage on both sides of the ball.

The Vikings are scheduled to open up the season on August 25th at home against the Tri-Center Trojans.

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WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023

Trading Post

August 14th, 2023 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Pickup Box trailer, $375, in Lewis.  Call 769-2338.

FOR SALE: Very clean 18′ Rockwood camper. Sleeps 6. Has tandem axles/wheels. Smoke free/pet free. Pulled very few miles. Asking $5000.  Located in Atlantic, call 712-249-3231

FOR SALE:  Lenox “Poppies on Blue” Chinastone, used 11 dinner and 9 salad plates, also very good condition 10 cereal/soup bowls, 12 mugs, then 1 each 8” round vegetable bowl, 14” oval serving platter, open sauce boat, 6” soufflé bowl, cheese trivet, and bread & butter plate.  Asking $200.  Call or text 712-249-3976 if interested.

FOR SALE:  John Deere L110 lawn tractor, 42 ” deck, automatic, only 325 hours, very nice condition. $800.   SOLD!   Also: 4 Goodyear wrangler tires P265/65/R18, good tread edges wore a little, $150 for the set.  712-250-1005.

FOR SALE: Carlson Construction compressor and a Delta 10″ table saw. Asking $75 for each. Call 712-254-6036

FOR SALE:  16 ft. Allumacraft jon boat.  No trailer or motor.  It’s a little dinged up but still floats.  Located between Anita and Adair.  $125.00.  Call or text 712-249-6700.

WANTED:  Looking for a dog groomer to bathe and cut my dog’s hair. I am willing to travel to Anita, Adair, Audubon or other towns close to Atlantic. Also looking for a small pickup to buy or trade for a 2002 Ford Explorer. Needing a wagon or cart to pull behind scooter and a small riding lawn mower in good working order. Call 712-243-4016

FOR SALE: 1) Black leather swivel office chair $10. 2) White Whirlpool microwave $10. 3) Bissell upright vacuum $10. 4) Panasonic upright vacuum $10. Call 712-304-4550 or stop by the west back door at 304 W 13th Street and ring the doorbell.

FOR SALE: 2×8 tin shed…brand new. $120. Also have 2 double carports…brand new for $100 each. 2000 custom Chevy LS pickup. 4×4 with new transmission- has 50 miles on new trannie and 1 year warranty. All decked out with scoops and more. Asking $8000. Call 712-355-1566

FOR SALE: 2 antique 4 drawer dressers. 43″ long, 33″ high and 22″ deep. Call for price and details 712-243-7706 in Atlantic.

FREE:  To give away used frost free refrigerator.  Rusty on the outside from being in a damp basement, but the inside is not.  Runs great but has a couple defects.  Would make a good spare fridge.  Easy access from walkout basement.  Call 712-304-5375.  GONE!

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1 dead, 4 injured in a wrong-way, head-on collision in eastern Iowa

News

August 14th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Cascade, Iowa) – A car heading in the wrong direction collided head-on with another vehicle, Sunday night, in eastern Iowa, killing one person, and injuring four others. Names of the victims were being withheld, pending notification of family. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2009 Cadillac DTS was traveling south in the northbound lanes of U-S Highway 151 in Cascade, when it collided with a 2020 KIA Forte. The crash happened at around 11:32-p.m., at Gehl Lane.

All of the accident victims were wearing a seat belt. One person died at the scene. One of the victims was transported by helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospital. Two of the victims were transported by Cascade EMS and Bernard Fire to Mercy One in Dubuque. The third victim was transported by Epworth Fire to Finley Hospital.

No fewer than 14 agencies assisted at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

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Hawkeyes Golf add Josh Lundmark

Sports

August 14th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa men’s golf welcomes graduate transfer Josh Lundmark for the 2023-24 season. Lundmark joins the Hawkeyes from Cornell University and was a high school teammate of Iowa’s Mac McClear.

“We are excited to welcome Josh to the squad,” said head coach Tyler Stith. “He brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team. Josh is a competitor and will elevate the performance of his teammates.”

Lundmark led Cornell in stroke average each of the past two seasons. Last year, he averaged 73.57 strokes over 23 rounds, including eight rounds at or below par. Lundmark, who earned a spot in the lineup each year at Cornell, carded a team-best 18-hole round of 67 (-4) at the Columbia Autumn Invitational, where he finished fifth. That was one of four top-10 finishes for the season.

Prior to Cornell, Lundmark was high school teammates with McClear at Hinsdale Central in Hinsdale, Illinois. The duo helped lead the school to three consecutive Illinois Class 3A State Championships. Lundmark was named a Transamerica Scholastic Junior All-American in 2018 and became the top-ranked amateur in Illinois during the summer of 2019.

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