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Emily Ryan returns as Iowa State women beat Troy

Sports

December 18th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Iowa State guard Emily Ryan saw her first action of the season in the Cyclones’ 105-68 win over Troy. The All-Big 12 standout had missed the first nine games due to what was called a medical issue. She finished with five points in nine minutes of action.

That’s ISU coach Bill Fennelly who says the decision to play Ryan was made a few days ago.

Northern Iowa men beat Alcorn State 100-82

Sports

December 18th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Northern Iowa scored 62 points in the opening half and beat Alcorn State 100-82 in Cedar Fals as the Panthers improve to 5-7.

That is Panther coach Ben Jacobson who was not surprised Alcorn State made it a game in the second half.

Jacobson says the Panthers still have a long way to go on defense.

Northwestern plays Keiser of Florida in NAIA championship Monday

Sports

December 18th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

It is an NAIA championship game rematch in Durham, North Carolina Monday when top ranked and defending champion Northwestern plays third ranked Keiser of Florida. The Red Raiders edged Keiser 35-25 in last year’s title game.

That’s Northwester coach Matt McCarty who says the key for the Northwestern offense is getting quarterback Jalyn Gramstad, running back Konnor McQuillen and receiver Michael Storey going.

Keiser coach Doug Socha says his team is looking forward to the rematch.

Socha calls Northwestern a rugged football team.

Heartbeat Today 12-18-2023

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

December 18th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Lauren Livingston of the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter about reducing the holiday stress for those with dementia and those who care for them.

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Guthrie County Supervisor meeting set for Tue. morning

News

December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Guthrie County will hold their regular weekly meeting beginning at 9-a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Their agenda is as follows:

  • Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance
  • Approve Consent Agenda
    • Minutes from December 12, 2023
    • Payroll Change Notice – Carly Heckman (Recorder New Hire)
    • Payroll Change Notice – Kelli Smith (Auditor)
  • Public Comments: Board Chair will ask audience for comments, limited as described below.
  • Department Head Updates; Discuss/Action
    • a.Conservation – Brad Halterman
      • i.   Budget regarding Truck Purchase
  • Elderbridge Agency on Aging – Sandra Jackson
    • a. Annual Report and County Report
  • Cancel December 26, 2023 Board Meeting and Reschedule for December 27, 2023 at 9:00 am; Discuss/Approve
  • Review January 1, 2023 Valuations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budgeting
  • Other Business
  • Supervisors Updates
  • Annual Employee Evaluations; Discuss/Action
    • IT – Brian Hoffman
      • i. Possible Closed Session to Evaluate the Professional Competency of an Individual Whose Appointment, Hiring, Performance, or Discharge is being considered when necessary to Prevent Needless and Irreparable Injury to That Individual’s Reputation and That Individual Requests a Closed Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)
  • Adjournment

Cass County Supervisors to meet Tuesday morning

News

December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County will meet in a regular weekly session in-person and electronically, on Tuesday, beginning at 9-a.m. The Board expects to hear a presentation/request from Massena Mayor Phil Przychodzin, with regard to Clarke Street and Rockport Road.  The Board will discuss and possibly act on approving a Cott Systems quote for Resolution 3 software, increasing from $510/month to $630/month, and an OIB software increase from $150 to $225/month.

Other discussion and possible action will be held with regard to continuing the County Employee’s Accident Insurance Policy, and a business property lease between the County and the Cambridge Law Firm.

The Board also expects to receive a monthly report from Cass/Guthrie County Environmental Health Executive Director Jotham Arber, and a weekly report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken.

Join Electronically via  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2899195216?pwd=R0hSa2FOOTh0NUdra1ZSdVhVWHpMUT09
Meeting ID: 289 919 5216
Passcode: 012064

Call In: 312-626-6799, press *9 to indicate you wish to speak.

Union County man arrested Monday morning on drug & Child Endangerment charges, in Red Oak

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report a man from Union County was arrested today (Monday) at around 2:18-a.m., following a traffic stop near Highway 34 and 8th Street, in Red Oak. Authorities say 38-year-old Steven Marion Bochniak, of Creston, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana- 3rd or subsequent offense, and Child Endangerment.  Bochniak was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors regular meeting set for Tuesday

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors are set to hold their regular weekly meeting in Red Oak on Tuesday, beginning at 8:30-a.m.  Among the items on their agenda is acknowledgment of receipt of the initial bargaining proposals from AFSCME Iowa Council 61, with regard to the Secondary Roads Department Union Contract. The Board will also act on passing a Resolution authorizing submittal of an application for Fiscal Year 2024 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STGB), and approving the final plans for the L Avenue Pipe Culvert.

*Please note, this is a public meeting; however, it may be conducted via ZOOM

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Meeting ID: 850 3969 3411

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Exira-EHK School Board set to meet Tuesday evening

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Elk Horn, Iowa) – The Exira/EHK School District’s Board of Education will meet 5-p.m., Tuesday (Dec. 19), in the Conference Room at the High School, in Elk Horn. Discussion/update items are expected to focus on the Weight Room Renovation and District Facilities. Among the action items is:

  • Approval of a snow removal bid at Elk Horn.
  • A request to the SBRC for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $160,211 for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention.
  • the 2023-2024 Early Retirement Notification Incentive.
  • the purchase of a 12 passenger van from Bob Brown Chevrolet.
  • A 2024-2026 Superintendent Sharing Agreement.
  • A 2024-2025 Superintendent Contract.
  • And, action on the resignations of
    • Cindy Gries: Food Service
    • Dee Hill-Borger: Associate.
  • And the hiring of Riley Simpson as Elementary Special Education Teacher.

Read the full agenda HERE.

Griswold man arrested in Montgomery County Monday morning; Villisca man arrested Saturday night for Obstruction of Emergency Communications

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December 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Cass County (IA) was arrested at around 1:21-a.m. today (Monday, Dec. 18), following a traffic stop at 110th Street and Highway 48. Upon further investigation, Deputies arrested 36-year-old Joshua Kenneth Wolcott, of Griswold, for Driving While Revoked. Wolcott was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

And, Saturday night, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40-year-old Gary Allen Honeyman, of Villisca, for Obstruction of Emergency Communications. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.