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Crop report shows some planting completed

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa crop report shows farmers were able to get some planting done last week. The week saw severe storms and snow flurries, but farmers also got some unseasonably warm weather and planted seven percent of the expected corn crop. That’s almost two weeks ahead of last year and six days ahead of the five-year average. The report says some farmers are still waiting for extended warm days to bring the soil temperature up — while others are hoping for some more rain before putting the planter into the fields.

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Senate approves changes in Iowa child labor laws

News

April 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would extend the hours teenagers may work in Iowa and teens would be able to take some jobs they are not allowed to have today. Debate on the bill started Monday night and it passed with the support of 32 Republicans early today (Tuesday). Two Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the legislation. Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls spoke right after the vote.”It is almost five in the morning and as we approach the dawn of a new day it has been a dark night in the Iowa Senate,” Wahls says. ”

Wahls says the bill rolls back protections that have kept children from being exploited in the workplace. Senator Adrian Dickey, a Republican from Packwood, accused Democrats of being hypocrites. “If your outrage is because high school students are able to work until 11 p.m. in the summer, where’s your outrage all these years by not requiring high school students to be home and in bed by 11?”

The bill would allow 16 and 17 year olds to serve alcohol if they have written permission from a parent, but minors would still be barred from working in strip clubs. Fourteen year olds would be able to be paid to do things like detassel corn and use chemicals to clean kitchens or work momentarily in meat coolers. Senator Molly Donahue, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, says the bill is designed to get more kids from low income households in the workforce.”How ’bout we ensure all kids have equal access to education and the opportunities to participate in their school activities, regardless of their backgrounds?” Donahue asked.

Senator Dickey says Republicans are updating the law so eager teenagers can save money for college or a car rather than back a bill from Senate Democrats that would legalize recreational marijuana.”That Democratic logic is why your party holds a 16-34 ‘super minority’ in this senate,” Dickey said.

The bill now goes to the House for consideration.

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Friend of the Atlantic Public Library Book Sale begins Wednesday

News

April 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Electronic, or E-books may be fine and convenient for some people, but for others, there’s nothing like sitting down with a good paper book. You can let your fingers turn the pages to a book you may, or may not have read, by finding it at the “Friends of the Atlantic Public Library” Book Sale. The sale takes place Wednesday, April 19 through Friday, April 21st, from 9-a.m. until 6-p.m., and on Saturday, April 22, from 9-a.m. to 2:00 pm.

Ken Moorman, with the Friends group, says they began preparing for the event by categorizing all the book donations they’ve received, days in advance.

Some of the books are from the Atlantic Public Library, that are being purged from the collection, due to age or lack of use. Moorman says most people come in and just browse the collection, while others have a specific title or author in mind. Hardback and paperback books and cookbooks, he said seem to be the most popular.

Hardback books are just One-dollar each. Paperbacks are 50-cents, and children’s books are 25-cents. Moorman says the first day of the sale is usually the busiest.

Saturday is a bargain day, and the last day of the sale. Bring your recyclable grocery bag to the library on that day, and fill it with books for just 5-dollars. Cash and checks will be accepted, but debit and credit cards will not. Ken Moorman says he often sees the same people coming back year after year for the book sale.

It’s too late to donate your books for the current event now, but you can save them for the next sale in October. Beginning September 1st, you can bring your books into the Atlantic Public Library, for the Fall event. And, Ken says he would love to have volunteers assist during event this Fall. Simply stop by this week and let the Friends of the Atlantic Public Library know you’ll be willing to help.

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Other Track Results 04/17/2023

Sports

April 18th, 2023 by admin

GIRLS TRACK

Greene County Ram Relays
Kuemper Catholic went 6th with 34 points.

Bill Miller Invitational at Van Meter
Nodaway Valley went 3rd with 74 points and Underwood was 9th with 39.
The Wolverines were led by a win from Abby Engles in the 400M (1:04.31) and Jorja Holliday in the Shot Put (33-08.50)

Southeast Valley Relays
Glidden-Ralston went 6th with 41 points and Coon Rapids-Bayard was 7th with 26.
CR-B won the Distance Medley in 5:09.24.

BOYS TRACK

Greene County Ram Relays
Kuemper Catholic finished 2nd with 121 points, just three back of ADM. Jacob Greving won the 800M and 3200M. DJ Vonnahme won the 200M. Ben Gerken won the Long Jump. Evan Adams took the Shot Put and Discus. The Knights also won the 4x800M Relay.

Bill Miller Invitational at Van Meter
Underwood finished 2nd with 113 points and Nodaway Valley was 5th with 43. For Underwood Mason Boothby won the 110M Hurdles and Thomas Huneke won the Shot Put. The Eagles also won the 4x200M Relay, 4x400M Relay, and Shuttle Hurdle Relay.

Southeast Valley Co-Ed
Coon Rapids-Bayard went 5th with 63 points and Glidden-Ralston was 7th with 5.
CR-B got a win from Omarion Floyd in the 200M. The Crusaders also won the Shuttle Hurdle Relay.

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Denison-Schleswig girls, Lawton-Bronson boys win at Ace Nelson Relays 04/17/2023

Sports

April 18th, 2023 by admin

Denison Ace Nelson Relays
04/17/2023

Girls Team Scores

  1. Denison-Schleswig 179
  2. Cherokee 120.50
  3. Lawton-Bronson 109
  4. Tri-Center 89.50
  5. Ar-We-Va 53
  6. IKM-Manning 44.50
  7. MVAOCOU 40.50
  8. Missouri Valley 34
  9. Boyer Valley 29
  10. AHSTW 28

Denison-Schleswig was led by Lola Mendlik with wins in the 1500M and 3000M. Claire Miller won the 100M Hurdles and Kyia Clark won the 200M. Avery Bock won the Long Jump for the Monarchs.

Boys Team Scores

  1. Lawton-Bronson 118
  2. IKM-Manning 111.50
  3. Treynor 111
  4. Cherokee 90
  5. Denison-Schleswig 72
  6. Boyer Valley 56.50
  7. Missouri Valley 45
  8. MVAOCOU 43
  9. AHSTW 39
  10. Tri-Center 37
  11. Ar-We-Va 5

IKM-Manning got a win from Ross Kusel in the High Jump. The Wolves also won the 4x800M Relay.

Full results: AceNelsonRelays2023

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Riverside girls, Shenandoah boys win at Lenox Co-Ed Meet 04/17/2023

Sports

April 18th, 2023 by admin

Lenox Co-Ed Meet
04/17/2023

Girls Team Scores

  1. Riverside 154
  2. Mount Ayr 90
  3. Stanton 67
  4. Shenandoah 66
  5. Lenox 57
  6. East Mills 38
  7. Southwest Valley 33
  8. Bedford 30
  9. Griswold 22
  10. Diagonal 14
  11. East Union 9
  12. Southeast Warren 7

Riverside nearly swept the relay events on their way to the team title. The Dawgs won the 4x100M Relay, 4x200M Relay, 4x400M Relay, 4x800M Relay, Sprint Medley, and Distance Medley. Individually Veronica Andrusyshyn won the 100M (13.08), Lydia Erickson took the 200M (26.94), and Carly Henderson won the 800M (2:29.06).

East Mills’ Emily Williams won the 100M Hurdles (15.40). Emma Cooper of Southwest Valley took the Long Jump (15-09.00). Griswold’s Addison Adams won the 400M Hurdles (1:14.08).

Boys Team Scores

  1. Shenandoah 147
  2. Lenox 127
  3. Riverside 103
  4. Mount Ayr 69
  5. Bedford 64
  6. East Mills 54
  7. Southeast Warren 38
  8. Stanton 22
  9. Griswold 18
  10. Southwest Valley 10
  11. Diagonal 1

Shenandoah was led by a win from Brody Cullin in the 100M (11.43) and 200M (23.37). Tyler Laughlin won the Shot Put (47-09.00) and the Discus (154-01). Alex Razee won the 400M (52.53) and the Mustangs also won the 4x100M Relay.

Riverside was led by Brody Henderson’s wins in the 1600M (5:03.11) and 3200M (10:57.90). Landyn Schoenrock won the 800M (2:13.79) and the Dawgs won the 4x800M Relay.

Full results: LenoxCoEd2023

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Nursing Information Open House

News

April 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Iowa Western Community College’s Cass County Center in Atlantic will hold a Nursing Information Open House on Tuesday, May 2nd from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Individuals considering a career in nursing are encouraged to stop in to learn about opportunities in the profession, what preparation is needed before enrolling in Iowa Western’s nursing program, as well as information about the LPN program that is offered at the Harlan Campus.

Get your prep-nursing classes at the Cass County Center in Atlantic. Stop by to find the answers to all your questions and meet the instructor! Call 712-243-5527 for more information.

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High School Soccer Scoreboard 04/17/2023

Sports

April 18th, 2023 by admin

GIRLS SOCCER

Lewis Central 10, Atlantic 0 (LC: Haylee Erickson 4 goals, 2 assists, Gracie Hays 2 goals, 3 assists.)
Denison-Schleswig 5, Creston 0
Glenwood 4, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
Harlan 4, Logan-Magnolia 0
St. Albert 4, Treynor 1

BOYS SOCCER

Lewis Central 10, Atlantic 0 (LC: Brayden Shepard 5 goals, 2 assists)
Denison-Schleswig 5, Creston 0
Glenwood 8, Tri-Center 0
St. Albert 5, AHSTW 0

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High School Tennis Scoreboard 04/17/2023

Sports

April 18th, 2023 by admin

GIRLS TENNIS

CB Abraham Lincoln 9, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
Kuemper Catholic 9, Harlan 0

BOYS TENNIS

Chariton 6, Creston 3
Kuemper Catholic 9, Harlan 0
St. Albert 6, Clarinda 3

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High School Golf Scoreboard 04/17/2023

Sports

April 18th, 2023 by admin

GIRLS GOLF

Atlantic 10th @ WDM Valley Tournament
Belle Berg led Atlantic with an 87. Other Atlantic Scores: 36th- Abby Smith 102, 45th- Lexi Noelck 105, 56th- Makenna Schroeder 109, 65th- Abby Muller 112.

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RVC: Boyer Valley 221, Glidden-Ralston 238, CAM NTS, Exira-EHK NTS, Coon Rapids-Bayard NTS
Medalist: Addy Boell, Glidden-Ralston, 43
Runner-up: Shay Burmeister, Exira-EHK, 44

Clarinda 198, Lewis Central 218
Medalist: Tatum Watkins, Clarinda, 44
Runner-up: Gianna Rock, Clarinda, 48

Creston NTS @ Winterset Tournament
18th- Averi Culbertson 117.

East Mills 245, Bedford NTS
Medalist: Mallory Lang, East Mills, 47
Runner-up: Emersyn Burdic, East Mills, 49

Harlan 208, Kuemper Catholic 217
Medalist: Addy Beiter, Kuemper Catholic, 43
Runner-up: Macy Mueller, Harlan, 49

Logan-Magnolia 208, Underwood 214
Medalist: Mary Stephens, Underwood, 47
Runner-up: Cara Ohl, Logan-Magnolia, 47

Mount Ayr 226, Central Decatur NTS, Interstate 35 NTS
Medalist: Mallory Weehler, Mount Ayr, 51
Runner-up: Linsie Barnes, Mount Ayr, 53

Nodaway Valley 222, Martensdale-St. Marys 226, Lenox NTS
Medalist: Bella Hogan, Nodaway Valley, 52
Runner-up: Kathryn Ballard, Martensdale-St. Marys, 53

Riverside 240, Missouri Valley 280
Medalist: Adi Brink, Riverside, 46
Runner-up: Henley Arbaugh, Missouri Valley, 51

Southwest Valley 237, East Union NTS
Medalist: Becca Wetzel, Southwest Valley, 54

Wayne 242, Southeast Warren NTS, Moravia NTS, Mormon Trail NTS
Medalist: Tara McCaslen, Wayne, 54
Runner-up: Kate Logue, Southeast Warren, 56

BOYS GOLF

Spencer Tournament
Western Christian 317, Clear Lake 324, Kuemper Catholic 325, T-7th Harlan 339, 12th-Denison-Schleswig 368.
Kuemper: 7th- Carter Putney 78, T-12th- Maverick Schwabe 80.
Denison-Schleswig: 9th- Easton Emery 78.
Harlan: 21st- Jonas Reynolds 82.

Coon Rapids-Bayard 167, Boyer Valley 168, CAM 175, Exira-EHK 182, Woodbine 190, Glidden-Ralston 203
Medalist: Devin Melby, Boyer Valley, 38
Runner-up: Chase Jahde, CAM, 40
Other CAM Scores: Seth Hensley 41, Gavyn Jessen 46, Bradyn Bohnsack 48, Coby Venteicher 48, Austin Eblen 51
Exira-EHK Scores: Trey Petersen 41, Derrek Kommes 45, Gavin Bengard 46, Josh Nelson 50, Cole Fahn 56, Easton Nelson 62

East Mills 173, Bedford 178
Medalist: Kyler Williams, East Mills, 38
Runner-up: Lincoln Palmer, East Mills, 40

Missouri Valley 167, Riverside NTS
Medalist: Jackson Tennis, Missouri Valley, 37
Runner-up: Evan White, Missouri Valley, 42

Mount Ayr 183, I-35 221, Central Decatur NTS
Medalist: Dylan Graham, Mount Ayr, 42
Runner-up: Trevin Victor, Mount Ayr, 45

Nebraska City 190, Waverly 203, Sidney 207
Sidney Scores: Hayden Thompson 46, Will Bryant 48, Isaac Hutt 56, Kolt Payne 57, Grant Whitehead 63

Nodaway Valley 169, Lenox NTS, Martensdale-St. Marys NTS
Medalist: Landon Klobnak, Nodaway Valley, 39
Runner-up: Kaden Herr, Nodaway Valley, 39

Southwest Valley 201, East Union NTS
Runner-up: Isaac Currin, Southwest Valley, 50

Underwood 184, Logan-Magnolia 197
Medalist: Gavin Kiger, Logan-Magnolia, 41
Runner-up: Danny Stein, Underwood, 44

Wayne 177, Mormon Trail NTS
Medalist: Nash Buckingham, Wayne, 41
Runner-up: Hunter Taylor, Wayne, 45 & Braxton Johnson, Wayne, 45

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