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Class 1-A/4-A Boys Thursday State Track Results (Complete)

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May 22nd, 2014 by Jim Field

3200 Final:

Class 1-A:

  • 8.  Jake Weber, Boyer Valley 10:11.47
  • 14.  Brandon Sipherd, Riverside 10:24.45
  • 16.  Shane Breheny, Nodaway Valley 10:28.52
  • 22.  Wyatt Schulz, Logan-Magnolia 10:42.9

100 Prelims:

Class 1-A:

  • Emmitt Wheatley, Adair-Casey :11.511 (Qualified)
  • Chris Osborn, Sidney :11.58 DNQ
  • Dalton Pospisil, West Harrison :11.60 DNQ
  • Jake Riesland, Logan-Magnolia :11.77 DNQ
  • Clayton Plowman, Adair-Casey DQ

4 x 800 Final:

Class 1-A:

  • 8.  Boyer Valley – Zach Ambrose, Cody Thoreson, Chase Bonsall, Calvan Wood 8:32.54
  • 9.  Nodaway Valley – Tanner Armstrong, Jared Corder, Heath Downing, T.J. Bower 8:32.56
  • 15.  Griswold – Jordan Vetter, Holden Ogg, Morgan Kimpson, Jacob Maass 8:42.89

200 Prelims:

Class 1-A:

  • Emmitt Wheatley, Adair-Casey :22.83 (Qualified)
  • Travis Tupper, East Mills :23.09 (Qualified)
  • Datlton Pospisil, West Harison :23.26 DNQ

Class 4-A:

  • Jacob Rodgers, Lewis Central :22.55 DNQ

400 Final:

Class 1-A:

  • 8.  Jake Roden, West Harrison :51.58
  • 9.  Travis Tupper, East Mills :52.03
  • 10.  Trevor Smith, Audubon :52.21
  • 17.  Jim Lake, Logan-Magnolia :53.18

Class 4-A:

  • 11.  Jacob Rodgers, Lewis Central :50.63
  • 22.  Billy Ehrenberg, Abraham Lincoln :52.46

Shuttle Hurdle Prelims:

Class 1-A:

  • Underwood – Adian McKee, Nick Pedersen, Tyler Freese, Austin Konsor 1:00.25 (Qualified)
  • Audubon – Jake Mulford, Colby Rattenborg, Dylan Jensen, Mitchell Nelsen 1:00.99 (Qualified)
  • Griswold – Derek Kirchhoff, Mason Boucher, Hadley Ogg, Jordan Vetter 1:02.32 DNQ
  • West Harrison – Jordan Neill, Preston Davis, Trey Kirlin, Brandon Barnett 1:04.1 DNQ
  • Woodbine – Kevin Lee, Clay Schmidt, Lucas Hedstrom, Malachi Mentink 1:04.25 DNQ

1-A Long Jump Final:

  • 2.  Colby Rattenborg, Audubon 22′-2.75″
  • 8.  Sam Warden, Underwood 20′-0.75″
  • 15.  Austin Stoelk, Ar-We-Va 18′-9.25″
  • 18.  Nathan Rudd, Boyer Valley 18′-1.5″
  • Traeton Jensen, Adair-Casey – Foul

1-A Shot Put Final:

  • 19.  Zach Kliefoth, Exira/EHK 44′-5″
  • 17.  Spencer Phillips, Fremont-Mills 44′-8.5″
  • 23.  Chris Osborn, Sidney 43′-1.75″
  • 11.  Adriel King, West Harrison 47′-3.5″

4-A Discus Final:

  • 1.  Jacob Barents, Lewis Central 168′-2″
  • 2.  Colton Tracy, Abraham Lincoln 166′-5″
  • 13.  Jake Meyer, Thomas Jefferson 142′-5″

Class 1-A/4-A Girls Thursday State Track Results (Complete)

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May 22nd, 2014 by Jim Field

Shuttle Hurdle Prelims:

Class 1-A:

  • Fremont – Mills – Kalyn Madison, Madison Powers, Andrea McClary, Taryn Williams 1:08.66 (Qualified 3rd)
  • Nodaway Valley – Paige McElfish, Josie Carter, Kenna Lundy, Katy Ehrsam 1:11.3 DNQ
  • Audubon – Madison Hagedorn, Kaitlin Schultes, Sydney Obermeier, Carly Johnston 1:11.95 DNQ
  • Griswold – Justine Freund, Kinzey Nicklaus, Jeana Freund, Mandi Backhaus 1:13.09 DNQ
  • Logan-Magnolia – Abby Straight, Maysen Jones, Hailey Clark, Anna Readman 1:14.19 DNQ
  • Stanton – Logan Wagg, MacyElwood, Lauren Stephens, Carmen Subbert DQ

3000 Final:

Class 1-A:

  • 1.  Rebekah Topham, Griswold 9:56.73
  • 3.  Michelle Mumm, Tri-Center 10:51.53
  • 5.  Megan Maaske, Woodbine 10:55.09
  • 16.  Alyx Flippin, Griswold 11:25.06
  • 17.  Caitlyn Casey, Logan-Magnolia 11:25.68
  • 20.  Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley 11:29.62
  • 21.  Kenzie Hulsing, Sidney 11:31.72
  • 24.  Megan Deist, Audubon 12:00.33

100 Prelims:

Class 1-A:

  • Emma Konkler, Audubon :13.28 DNQ
  • Hailey Cook, Coon Rapids-Bayard :13.34 DNQ
  • Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills :13.37 DNQ
  • Rachel Rumelhart, Guthrie Center :13.5 DNQ

4 x 800 Final:

Class 1-A:

  • 3.  Underwood – Gabby Myers, Emma Bonnet, Madeline Stephens, Erin Shapcott 9:53.17
  • 17.  Exira/EHK – Jen Neville, Emily Copic, Claire Paulsen, Grace Hoflen 10:26.97
  • 21.  Sidney – Lexy Larsen, Kenzie Hulsing, Halie Buttry, Mackenzie Daffer 10:33.73
  • 24.  Griswold – Payton Rush, Alyssa Wyman, Leah Lappe, Bridget Mauer 10:44.31

200 Prelims:

Class 1-A:

  • Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills :26.71 (Qualified)
  • Aurora Arevalo, Lenox :26.88 (Qualified)
  • Jen Neville, Exira/EHK :27.0 DNQ
  • Hailey Cook, Coon Rapids-Bayard :27.43 DNQ
  • Emma Konkler, Audubon :27.59 DNQ
  • Lexy Larson, Sidney :27.74 DNQ
  • Hailee Hansen, Tri-Center DQ

400 Final:

Class 1-A:

  • 6.  Katie Dukes, Lenox 1:00.83
  • 7.  Mackenzie Daffer, Sidney 1:01.21
  • 13.  Jen Neville, Exira/EHK 1:02.69

1-A Shot Put Final:

  • 1.  Meagan Andersen, Woodbine 39′-10.75″
  • 9.  Rachel Long, Guthrie Center 34′-9.25″
  • 15.  Regan Burns, Essex 33′-6″
  • 20.  Holly Brock, Boyer Valley 33′-0″

4-A Discus Final:

  • 20.  Kayla Stotlemyer, Abraham Lincoln 97′-1″

1-A Long Jump Final:

  • 7.  Morgan Shearer, West Harrison 15′-4.5″
  • 10.  Rachel Armstrong, Bedford 15′-2″
  • 12.  Sydney Parker, Exira/EHK 15′-1.25″
  • 15.  Chelsea Weis, Stanton 14′-11.75″
  • 16.  Taryn Williams, Fremont-Mills 14′-10″
  • 18.  Morgan Straight, Boyer Valley 14′-4.5″
  • 19.  Cheyana Brownfield, South Page 14′-2.5″

8AM Sportscast 05-22-2014

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May 22nd, 2014 by admin

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Grassley to Hold Meetings in Six Iowa Communities (Revised info.)

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May 22nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

(This is an update to our May 16th story, with a change in location for the Greenfield event)

Senator Chuck Grassley will hold six town meetings in Iowa during the week of May 26 as part of his annual 99-county tour. Grassley has held a meeting in each of Iowa’s 99 counties at least once every year since he was first elected to the U.S. Senate.

On May 28th, 29th and 30th, Grassley will be in Greenfield, Atlantic, Mount Ayr, Chariton, Pella, and Bloomfield. On Wednesday, May 28th, Grassley will hold Town Hall meetings:

• In Greenfield from 9:45-to 10:45-a.m., in the cafeteria at the Adair County Memorial Hospital (NOT in the courtroom at the Adair County Courthouse, as previously announced.)
• In Atlantic, from Noon-to 1 p.m. at Iowa Western Community College
• And in Mount Ayr, from 5-to 6-pm, in the Assembly Room at the Ringgold County Courthouse.

Heartbeat Today 05-22-2014

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May 22nd, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Lisa Steen Riggs with the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn about Tivolifest this weekend.

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Bluffs appreciation group apologizes to veterans

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May 22nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A Council Bluffs civic group has apologized to Vietnam Veterans over controversy involving a parade float. The Vietnam War veterans group pulled out of last weekend’s “Celebrate Council Bluffs” parade, after event organizers told the vets they couldn’t display a replica bamboo “Tiger Cage” on their float, which symbolized the plight of American POW’s in the Vietnam War. The Council Bluffs Daily NonPareil reports The Celebrate CB board issued a written apology, Wednesday.

Carol Horner, chairwoman of the Celebrate CB board, said the move to deny the group’s float application was made after complaints were received last year from parents and veterans alike, who expressed concern regarding the veterans group’s depiction of a soldier in a “tiger cage” cell. Horner, who is the daughter of a Vietnam veterans,  said organizers erred by not realizing the importance of the imagery behind the float.

Ben Wiese of Glenwood, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 798, said he was sincerely pleased with the board’s apology, which he graciously accepted. The board’s decision to deny the Vietnam veterans’ float sparked a protest, as several groups pulled out of the parade to stage a small demonstration Saturday afternoon in Bayliss Park.

Outrage against the board’s decision also spurred citizens to make angry emails, phone calls and voicemails to members of the Celebrate CB board and subcommittees. One board member was also allegedly threatened. Wiese says those types of actions are not acceptable, and they in no way meant for their protest over being excluded from the parade to present a danger to anyone.

Carol Horner  said she would like to see the debate become a teaching moment, working with veterans to help educate students about the true nature of the Vietnam War and the hardships endured by soldiers returning home.

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The text of the letter is as follows: “It is with great humility that the Celebrate CB Board offers an earnest apology to the veterans, members of the armed forces, police and fire departments and residents of Council Bluffs. Our board never meant to exclude, harm or separate our war heroes. The mission of Celebrate CB is to celebrate our city and take pride in our community.

We recognize the importance and sacrifices our veterans made for our freedom. We obviously failed in our recognition of those who served our great nation, and we ask for compassion regarding our actions. Veterans all over the country make up the fabric of being America strong. Please accept our deepest apology. It would be our honor to work and learn from our veterans, members of the armed forces, police and fire departments and those citizens who have a genuine interest in making our great city of Council Bluffs even greater.

Sincerely, The Celebrate CB board

 

7AM Newscast 05-22-2014

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May 22nd, 2014 by admin

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USDA Report 05-22-2014

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May 22nd, 2014 by admin

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THURSDAY, MAY 22nd

Trading Post

May 22nd, 2014 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  9 pair of “mom” capris size 10, 4 pair of size 8 , 3 pair size 12 jeans $5.00 each Will make a deal if you buy multiple pairs. In Griswold 712-789-0286.

FOR SALE:  Kerosene heater. 27” by 18”, 12 hour heating with 2 gal tank. Rated for 1000 sq feet heating area. Auto Ignition. Used once. always been stored inside. White in color. 145.00 new. $50.00 firm.  GARY JACKSON, MASSENA, IOWA, 712-254-6936.

FOR SALE: kids toys, plastic car $20, plastic tricycle. $20. 249-4005.

Public Hearing July 2nd on Atlantic Tax Abatement Program

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May 22nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

(re-posted with proper formatting)

The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday, set July 2nd as the date for a public hearing on the implementation of a City-wide Tax Abatement program. City Administrator Doug Harris said Mayor Dave Jones and the Community Development Committee recommended the council approve the program as described in the city’s Urban Revitalization Plan.

The plan includes a five year sliding scale tax exemption for residential and commercial new construction starting at 80-percent, 70-percent, 60-percent, 50-percent and 40-percent. Harris said residential rehabilitation would include a 100-percent tax exemption on the actual value added by the improvements. The improvements however, must increase the actual value of the property by a minimum of 10-percent. That also applies to all qualified real estate assessed as commercial property.

Eligible property improvements would include rehabilitation and additions to existing residential and commercial structures located within the Urban Renewal Area, new construction on vacant land, or on land with existing structures. Properties classified as “Commercial” effective January 1st, 2014, would not be included, but would instead be re-classified multi-residential, effective January 1st, 2015.

Individuals and business owners interested in participating in the program, if approved by the Council after the public hearing, will be required to file an application at City Hall. If the application for tax abatement is approved, it will be forwarded to the County Assessor’s Office for inspection once the project is complete, and subsequent assessment for valuation.

In other business, the Council approved: the sale of property at 405 W. 4th Street to Todd Knudsen, for $400; a request from the 1st United Methodist Church to close Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, on August 10th from 3-to 7-pm (for the purpose of a community block party); and, they unanimously passed a Resolution approving a policy for the use of Public Funds for Observances. Seven years ago, the City established a policy setting the maximum amount to be paid for flowers, gifts, cards and plaques given in observance of City employees’ major events such as retirements, hospitalization and death.

City Administrator Doug Harris said he and Mayor Jones drafted an addition to the policy that would include recognition of citizens who regularly dedicate countless hours helping the community with events and perform other services for the City.