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Local Drake Relays participants schedule

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April 27th, 2023 by admin

The Drake Relays get into full swing on Thursday and continue through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Here’s a look at the area participants for each day.

Thursday, April 27th

Girls Discus – 2:30 p.m.
Arilyan Steenblock, Panorama

Girls Long Jump – 5:00 p.m.
Shay Sinnard, Carroll
Aubrey Sandbothe, CB Abraham Lincoln
Jerzee Knight, Clarinda

Boys High Jump – 4:30 p.m.
Isaac Jones, Clarinda
Benjamin Gerken, Kuemper Catholic
Marshall Knapp, Southwest Valley

Boys Shot Put – 4:30 p.m.
Payton Jacobe, ACGC
Reagan Skarnulis, Glenwood
Parker Matiyow, Lewis Central
Thomas Huneke, Underwood

Boys 3200M – 5:52 p.m.
Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central

 

Friday, April 28th

Girls 100M Hurdles Prelim – 8:30 a.m.
Madison Tunning, Carroll
Emily Williams, East Mills

Boys 110M Hurdles Prelim – 8:44 a.m.

Sam Foreman, CAM
Jack Follmann, CAM
Gabe Funk, Lenox

Girls 100M Prelim – 8:58 a.m.

Shay Sinnard, Carroll
Jerzee, Knight, Clarinda
Jaidyn Sellers, Panorama

Boys 100M Prelim – 9:08 a.m.

Will Neuharth, Harlan
Cade Sears, Harlan
William Anderson, Logan-Magnolia

Girls 800M Medley – 9:49 a.m.

Boys 1600M Medley- 10:03 a.m.

Girls 4x200M Relay –  12:47 p.m.

Boys 4x200M Relay – 1:00 p.m.

Harlan (Jacob Birch, Aidan Hall, Cade Sears, Will Neuharth)

Girls 800M – 1:41 p.m.
Marie Dea, Carroll

Boys 800M – 1:48 p.m.

Girls 100M Final – 2:23 p.m.

Boys 100M Final – 2:28 p.m.

Boys Discus – 8:30 a.m.
Aidan Perez, CB Abraham Lincoln
Evan Adams, Kuemper Catholic
Parker Matiyow, Lewis Central
Tyler Laughlin, Shenandoah
Koleson Evans, West Harrison

Boys Long Jump – 8:30 a.m.
Isaac Jones, Clarinda
Tadyn Brown, Clarinda

Girls Shot Put – 9:00 a.m.
Emily Baker, Bedford

Girls High Jump – 9:30 a.m.
Amanda Smith, Earlham
Vanessa Koehler, Glidden-Ralston

Girls 400M Final – 5:14 p.m.

Boys 400M Final – 5:20 p.m.

Girls 4x400M Relay Prelim – 8:31 p.m.
Atlantic (Ava Rush, Morgan Botos, Chloe Mullenix, Claire Pellett)
Glenwood

Boys 4x400M Relay Prelim – 8:48 p.m.

 

Saturday, April 29th

Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelim – 8:00 a.m.

Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelim – 8:15 a.m.
CAM (Jack Follmann, Sam Foreman, Collin Bower, Cale Maas)

Girls 4x100M Relay Prelim – 9:15 a.m.
Atlantic (Hailey Huffman, Lila Wiederstein, Nicole Middents, Jayci Reed)
Carroll
CB Abraham Lincoln
Clarinda
Glenwood
Lewis Central

Boys 4x100M Relay Prelim – 9:43 a.m.
ACGC (Brock Littler, Jedd Weinkoetz, Lance Bunde, Austin Kunkle)
Clarinda
Glenwood
Harlan (Jacob Birch, Aidan Hall, Cade Sears, Will Neuharth)
Lewis Central
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Treynor
Underwood

Girls 4x800M Relay Final – 10:10 a.m.

Boys 4x800M Relay Final – 10:25 a.m.

Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Final – 11:43 a.m.

Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay Final – 11:48 a.m.

Girls 400M Hurdle Final – 12:53 p.m.

Boys 400M Hurdle Final – 1:00 p.m.
Jack Follmann, CAM
Gabe Funk, Lenox

Girls 4x100M Relay Final – 4:29 p.m.

Boys 4x100M Relay Final – 4:34 p.m.

Girls 1500M Final – 4:39 p.m.
Mayson Hartley, Clarinda

Boys 1600M Final – 4:47 p.m.

Girls 4x400M Relay Final – 5:09 p.m.

Boys 4x400M Relay Final – 5:16 p.m.

 

Area Alum College Participants

Janette Schraft (Glenwood/Iowa State)- 1500M Thursday 4:58 p.m., 4x1600M Relay Friday 10:43 a.m.

Lauren Brown (Underwood/Central)- 4x400M Relay Friday 3:03 p.m.

Chase Mullenix (Atlantic/Hawkeye CC)- 4x400M Relay Friday 3:26 p.m., Sprint Medley Friday 6:33 p.m.

Quentin Dreyer (IKM-Manning/Wayne State)- College Distance Medley Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Iowa Housing Market Sees Traditional Activity in March

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April 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(West Des Moines, Iowa) –  The Iowa housing market took small steps in the positive direction in March. Officials with the Iowa Association of Realtors (IAR) say while listings and sales continue to fall below metrics from last year, they are consistently climbing month-to-month in 2023, showcasing the strength of the early spring market across the state. Krista Clark, IAR president, said “Each metric in Iowa’s housing market for March showed an improvement upon the previous month, proving our optimism in the spring market was well warranted. Although interest rates have continued to tick up, putting pressure on sales prices, we expect homeowners to see the thawing of the Iowa market as a sign to list their homes, creating a more balanced market in terms of inventory.”

Sales and listings for single-family homes in Iowa once again saw a decrease in March compared to the prior year. However, the measures provide a slight upswing in month-over-month housing markets, bringing promise that later spring and summer months will see a plentiful housing market.   March saw 3,410 new single-family listings, the Iowa market saw a decrease of 14.9% compared to the same month in 2022 when 4,009 homes listed. Those figures are a stark contrast to the month-over-month progress, as Iowa’s market saw a 47.6% increase from February’s 2,310 homes sold.

The story was the same year-over-year for Iowa’s home sales. Sales dropped 15.7% in March with just 2,543 homes sold compared to the 3,017 sold in March 2022. Again, the monthly stats are a stark contrast, as home sales increased 54.4% from those sold last month. Year-to-date, closed sales of single-family homes remained down 22%, with 5,891 sales closed compared to the 7,588 during the same three month period of time in 2022. The pending sales of 2,892 homes represents a 17.5% decrease year-over-year, but a 32% increase from the 2,175 homes sold last month.

The days on the market remained the same month-over-month at 52 days in March, but represented an increase from the 42 days homes remained on the market in March of last year. Median sales prices increased 5% year-over-year to $210,000.

The sales and listing of townhomes and condos in Iowa continue to follow the trajectory of single-family homes with nearly all markets continuing to represent decreases year-over-year.  New listings decreased 11.5% with 587 properties listed, compared to the 665 on the market one year ago. February’s market also represents a decrease of 6.7% month-over-month. Much like single-family homes, March’s listing of townhomes and condos represented an increase – 36% – compared to last month’s 430 listed properties.

The 367 townhomes and condos that sold in March represent a 17.9% decline compared to those sold one year ago. The sales did represent an increase when monthly stats are explored, with about 123 more homes sold since February 2023.  While pending sales of townhomes and condos had remained mostly the same year-over-year in recent months, they took a bit of a dive in March. The 427 pending sales for the month represent a 24.4% decrease year-over-year. The opposite was true for monthly statistics, with 24.1% more pending sales taking place since February.

Days on the market increased significantly for townhomes and condos. On average, the properties were listed for 62 days, an increase of 24% compared to the 50 days on market last year. Median sales price once again increased, this time by 9.1% year-over-year to an average of $240,000. The information used to create the IAR March Housing Trends Report was current as of April 17. The information is subject to change due to the dynamic nature of the IAR’s housing statistics system, which is based on data from the local participating MLS (multiple listing service) systems.

Governor’s office gets $500,000 boost in budget plan

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April 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The budget for the governor’s office is getting a half a million dollar boost under a bill Senate Republicans have approved. A spokesman for Governor Reynolds says it pulls Iowa closer to the office budgets for governors in states like Utah that have similar populations. Democrats in the Senate objected and asked Republican Senator Tim Kraayenbrink of Fort Dodge — chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee — what the money was for.

“We asked the same question of the governor,” Kraayenbrink said, “but I’m not positive what the answer was coming out of that.” Senator Janet Petersen, a Democrat from Des Moines, asked Kraayenbrink if the money would be used to provide bonuses or raise the salaries for the governor’s staff. “Do you believe that might be what that money will be used for?” Petersen asked. Kraayenbrink responded: “I’m pretty sure that is not what this is for.”

After Senators debated the bill, a spokesman for Governor Reynolds said the 500-thousand dollars will help recruit and retain the talent necessary to support the significant work Iowans expect the Governor to lead.

Iowa State softball beats Iowa

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April 27th, 2023 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa State earned its fourth-straight Cy-Hawk victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes Wednesday evening, 7-4, capping off the 2022-23 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The Cyclones tied the school’s largest margin of victory ever in the series 17-8.

Iowa State (19-27) stayed undefeated against the Hawkeyes under head coach Jamie Pinkerton. Iowa (28-21) dropped its fourth straight game in its penultimate non-conference game.

Milaysia Ochoa had a whale of a game, going 2-2 at the plate, blasting a pair of homers, recording four RBI and accounting for three of Iowa State’s seven runs. Angelina Allen and Alicia Ranches also had multi-hit games for the Cyclones, with Allen earning the only other extra-base hit.

Freshman pitcher Jaiden Ralston picked up her fifth win of the season for the Cyclones, allowing just three hits in 3.2 innings of work. Ralston relieved Tatum Johnson and punched out four Hawkeyes before Saya Swain came in to close it down. Swain pitched three innings and struck out five Hawkeyes, earning her third save of the season.

NE woman dies in Carter Lake rollover accident

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April 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Carter Lake/Iowa-Nebraska) – Authorities in Omaha say a crash Wednesday night on Shore Drive on the Nebraska side of Carter Lake, resulted in the death of a Nebraska woman. According to Omaha Police, 37-year old Tiffany Brayman, of Omaha, died, when the pickup she was a passenger in, went out of control and rolled over. Brayman was ejected as the vehicle rolled.

The vehicle crashed near Cornish Boulevard, on the west side of Carter Lake, just south of Ames Avenue. Police said the driver of the vehicle ran from the scene and had not been identified as of the latest information released.

Investigators say speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. They also said seat belt use was being investigated.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert (4-27-2023)

Mom's Tips

April 27th, 2023 by Jim Field

  • 20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
  • 1 carton (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 package (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter.  Press into an ungreased 9″ square dish; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth.  Fold in half of the whipped topping.  Spread over crust.  Sprinkle with peanut butter cups.

In another large bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and the remaining confectioners’ sugar on low speed for 2 minutes.  Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.  Fold in remaining whipped topping.

Spread over peanut butter cups.  Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over the top.  Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

YIELD:  12-16 servings

Malvern man arrested on drug charges, Thursday (4/27)

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April 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood report a Malvern man, 20-year-old Connr Gray, was arrested this (Thursday) morning, for Possession of a controlled substance, keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, Gray posted a $3,300 cash bond, and was released.

High School Tennis Scoreboard 04/27/2023

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April 27th, 2023 by admin

Council Bluffs City Meet

  1. Lewis Central
  2. CB Abraham Lincoln
  3. St. Albert
  4. CB Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln’s Jeena Carle won at No. 1 Singles and Kylie Hansen at No. 2 Singles. Carle and Tegan Tindall teamed up to win No. 1 doubles. Lewis Central’s Mallory Kjeldgaard and Lanee Olsen took No. 2 Doubles.

High School Golf Scoreboard 04/26/2023

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April 27th, 2023 by admin

GIRLS GOLF

CYO Inivitational

Kuemper Catholic finished 3rd with a 422 total. The Knights were led by Addy Beiter’s 90 to finish 3rd individually. Elsa Tiefenthaler went 5th with a 99.

BOYS GOLF

CYO Invitational

Kuemper Catholic won the tourney with a 308 total. Maverick Schwabe was the individual champion for the Knights with a 70. Braxton Vonnahme and Carter Putney shot 78’s.

Cybersecurity highlights Atlantic School Board mtg., Wednesday

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April 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School Board, Wednesday, received a nearly hour-long report from District Technology Director Roger Warne, who says Atlantic, like most school districts in the State, has a Cyber Security rating that is “inadequate,” at least according to a questionnaire Warne filled-out during a series of Cyber Security meetings that took place over six-weeks.

There were approximately 25-to 30 school districts that participated in the session. One thing everyone came away with, was that a chance of a cyber attack is unavoidable… it’s just a matter of when. The security sessions were sponsored by Green Hills AEA, and provided by Security Studio.

Roger Warne said while the AEA sessions from Security Studio were free, the Atlantic School District can continue to use the company’s services for about $3,600 per year. Warne said there are four different areas of control a district can secure against a cyber attack: Administrative, Physical, Internal/Technical and External. With regard to the latter…

The District’s Physical Controls – access control entry into the building, etc. – he said, are good, but there is still room for improvement. Cyber attacks are something every district needs to plan for, he says, and it’s not necessary to “panic.”

An Action Plan includes updating some of the District’s antiquated security systems to the newer standards, which equates to about $5,000 per building. The plan would also call for swapping out Chromebook laptops every eight-years or so, even with incremental changes in which grades get the current laptops each year, as classes graduate.

School Board Vice-President Kristy Pellet asked Warne what he estimated the District should set aside each year for cyber and physical security systems, noting that, before Roger became the Technology Director, the District budgeted $100,000 every year, for technology.

Many school, districts began to take a more serious look at what needs to be done to avert a cyber attack, when the Des Moines Public School District systems were breached, leading to the cancellation of classes for two days.