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Thursday Soccer

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April 29th, 2011 by Jim Field

Thursday Girls Soccer
St. Albert 4, Atlantic 0
(Emily Hixson with 8 steals & Ali Hosfelt with 7 interceptions.)

Thursday Golf

Sports

April 29th, 2011 by Jim Field

Thursday Girls Golf
Atlantic 178, Shenandoah 224, Red Oak 282

Medalist:  Kaitlynn Walter – 43
Runner-up: Brooke Fletcher – 43
(took 7 holes to break the tie)

Kristen Schuler – 44
Bailey Walter – 48
Pammy Fixmer – 50
Sierra Worth – 55

Treynor 195 Lo-Ma 224

Medalist – Taylor Hill – Treynor – 42
Runner Up – Meighan Ideus – Treynor – 48

Thursday Boys Golf
Atlantic    165, Shenandaoh   189, Red Oak    219

Matt Thielen    39    Medalist
Ben Nelson   40     Runner-up
Travis Olsen    43
Evan Schuler    43
Sam Renaud    44
Sam Markham   48

JV
Atlantic  184, Shenandoah  236, Red Oak (only two golfers)

Cole Lowary   42
Nick Berry    46
Ian McNees   47
Derek Stork   49
Andrew Thielen   55
Ethan Natchman   59

Treynor 166 Lo-Ma 184 AHST 213

Medalist – Cole Davis – Lo-Ma – 37
Runner Up – Brad Bailey – Treynor – 42

Trojan Golfer Win Triangular

Sports

April 29th, 2011 by Jim Field

Atlantic    165, Shenandaoh   189, Red Oak    219

Matt Thielen    39    Medalist
Ben Nelson   40     Runner-up
Travis Olsen    43
Evan Schuler    43
Sam Renaud    44
Sam Markham   48

JV
Atlantic  184, Shenandoah  236, Red Oak (only two golfers)

Cole Lowary   42
Nick Berry    46
Ian McNees   47
Derek Stork   49
Andrew Thielen   55
Ethan Natchman   59

Coach Ed DenBeste says:

It was a windy day but finally had a nice temperature.  It was nice to see
Matt Thielen put down a great score of 39 in the wind.  He was medalist.
Also nice to see Ben Nelson shot a 40 for runner-up medalist.  It would have
been nice to have two other scores come in the low 40s or high 30s.  Evan
and Travis both shot a 43 but I know it could have been better.  Sam Renaud
looked better but knows he can go lower.  Sam Markham struggled on a couple
of holes otherwise would have been pretty good.  Now we need to start
getting some lower rounds.  I know we can do it.

I am also happy with our JV.  They did well in the wind.  Nice to see Cole
Lowary shot a 42.  Great round for him.  We had three others in the 40 to
finish with a 184.  Now we need to finish strong at Denison to finish up the
JV season.

Trojanns Down Fillies, Tigers

Sports

April 29th, 2011 by Jim Field

Girls Golf  4/28 @ Shenandoah

Atlantic 178, Shenandoah 224, Red Oak 282

Medalist:  Kaitlynn Walter – 43
Runner-up: Brooke Fletcher – 43
(took 7 holes to break the tie)

Kristen Schuler – 44
Bailey Walter – 48
Pammy Fixmer – 50
Sierra Worth – 55

This week I told the girls we had to play the course, not our opponent.
We didn’t do that at Harlan earlier in the week.  I was pleased with how
the girls bounced back tonight on a more difficult course.  Kaitlynn
became the 4th medalist we have had this season; balance is a good thing!
Kaitlynn and Pammy shot their best score of the season.

Lane restrictions on I-680 begin May 6

News

April 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Bridge maintenance work requires restricting Interstate 680 traffic to one lane in each direction between exit 21 (Pottawattamie County Road L-34) and exit 27 (I-80) beginning Friday, May 6, until Monday, June 6, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Council Bluffs construction office.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles and wear seat belts.

(DOT Press Release)

Villisca man arrested on weapon and drug charges, Thursday.

News

April 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An Adams County man was arrested last night in Montgomery County, following a traffic stop. Sheriff’s officials say 23-year old Jessie Bruce Fitzwater, of Villisca, was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over at around 8:45-p.m. near Grant.

Fitzwater did not have any identification on him. Officials say while he id’d himself as Steven L. Fitzwater, the officer who made the traffic stop had prior knowledge Fitzwater allegedly had a history of providing false identification when encountering authorities. After comparisons were made of tattoos on the passenger to known person wanted by authorities, Fitzwater admitted and further provided information which proved he was in fact, Jessie Bruce Fitzwater.

He was taken into custody on a warrant from Adams County on charges of Possession of a Firearm as a Felon, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, and two Serious Misdemeanors. Fitzwater was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and later transferred to the Adams County Jail, where he was being held on $7,000 cash bond.

Cumberland woman arrested on drug charges in Harlan

News

April 29th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan reported Thursday a Cumberland woman was arrested Monday, for possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.18-year old Shannen Tedford was taken into custody following a traffic stop. When officer offered to give four persons in the vehicle a ride home, those persons were patted-down to be checked for weapons.

During the search, the illegal substance and paraphernalia were allegedly found on Tedford, who was subsequently brought to the Shelby County Jail and booked for possession. Tedford posted a $1,000 cash bond and made her initial appearance in court, Thursday, where she plead not guilty to the charges. Her trial date has yet to be set.

04-28-2011 Backyard and Beyond

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April 28th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Margee Shaffer about the John James Audubon festival this upcoming weekend in Audubon.

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Display honoring fallen soldiers embarks on Iowa tour

News

April 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A display featuring hundreds of photos is about to start its Iowa tour, honoring members of the military who’ve died in combat since the Nine-Eleven attacks of 2001. The exhibit called “Remembering Our Fallen” is sponsored by Bellevue University, just south of Omaha, Nebraska. Jim Maxwell is a spokesman for the school.

“The exhibit…was created to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,” Maxwell says. “It’s a legacy that these men and women will never be forgotten and their names will be remembered and spoken.” The display includes photos of 98 service members from Nebraska and Iowa who have died in the War on Terror in the past decade. Maxwell says the exhibit has been at Bellevue University since late March and it’s brought an emotional response like nothing else they’ve had on campus.

“Some people have left written notes on the display itself to be given to the families at a later date,” he says. “If you view the display yourself, you’re used to seeing people in uniform but when you start to see photos of people in their everyday lives, people in roles as fathers, wives and mothers and you see children in the photos, it really hits home.” Maxwell says the exhibit is especially moving because of where the university is located.

“We’re right next door to Offutt Air Force Base, a close connection to the military so we’re very proud,” he says. “Nearly 20-percent of our students are active duty or military veterans and our student veterans association chapter is one of the largest in the nation. This isn’t just another sponsorship. This is something we are very proud to be a part of.”

As of May 1st, the display will start what is hoped to be a national campaign, appearing at various locations in Nebraska and Iowa through the end of the year.

Iowa schedule: May 1, 1:30 pm program open to the public 2-4 pm, Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School, Adel; May 2-5, State Capitol Rotunda, Des Moines; May 16-22, Community Center, Exira; June 13-18, Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, Shenandoah; June 20-25, Wilson Performing Arts Center, Red Oak; September 6-11, Onawa Public Library, Onawa; September 13-17, Stanton School, Stanton.

On the web at http://rememberingourfallen.org/

Atlantic man arrested on burglary, drug & weapons charges

News

April 28th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County say an Atlantic man was arrested April 22nd on burglary charges, following an ongoing investigation. In their report issued today (Thursday( authorities said 43-year old Harold Eugene Powell, of Atlantic, was charged with Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession with Intent to Deliver Meth, Ongoing Criminal Conduct, five counts of Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, five counts of Trafficking Stolen Weapons, and one charge of Theft 5th Degree.

Powell was being held at the Cass County Jail on $110,000 bond.