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Glenwood P-D report, 3/2/23

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March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Glenwood Police Department reports one arrest took place, Wednesday (March 1st). Authorities say 23-year-old Ashley McWilliams, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for Driving While Barred. McWilliams posted a $2,000 cash or surety bond, and was released.

Golden Potato Casserole (3-2-2023)

Mom's Tips

March 2nd, 2023 by Jim Field

  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 8 green onions, chopped
  • dash of salt and pepper

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.  Drain.

In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; gently stir in potatoes.  Transfer to a greased 13″ x 9″ baking dish (dish will be full).

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

YIELD:  12-14 servings

4-H Judges Training Set for Saturday, March 18 in Oakland

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March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Oakland, Iowa) – Current Iowa 4-H fair judges, as well as those considering becoming a 4-H judge, are invited to attend training on Saturday, March 18, at the Oakland Community Center, Oakland, IA. It will be held from 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. This training is geared toward adults who are interested in working with young people and evaluating exhibits at county fairs. Topics covered include positive youth development, how to evaluate, educate and encourage during conference judging, and 4-H exhibit expectations and guidelines. The training will be delivered by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Youth Program Specialists. Information will be presented regarding numerous exhibit areas, including clothing events, communication events, ag and natural resources, photography, family and consumer science, and more.

“We would like to encourage those who are new to 4-H judging to come to the training and check it out. We are always in need of more adults who can support youth in this way,” said Rhesa R. Leiding, ISU Extension and Outreach Youth Program Specialist. She added, “This is also a great time for those who have been judges in the past to get updated information.” In addition to current and new judges, 4-H club leaders and others interested in learning more about judging at fairs are welcome to attend. The cost of the training is $25, which covers snacks, lunch, and all materials.

Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Rhesa Leiding rleiding@iastate.edu OR Mary Taggs mtaggs@iastate.edu .

Registration forms and payment are due by March 13th to Fremont County Extension and Outreach, 610 Clay Street PO Box 420 Sidney, Iowa 51562.

Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offering an Advanced Grant Writing Workshop for Guthrie County in April

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – Officials with Guthrie County ISU Extension and Outreach report an in-person NO COST Grant Writing 201 Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Representatives of nonprofits, local government, schools and other organizations from Guthrie County and the surrounding area are encouraged to register for the Grant Writing 201 workshop presented by an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Community & Economic Development Specialist.

Grant Writing 201:

Grant writers who want to upgrade and polish their skills may register for Grant Writing 201, presented from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5th, in Guthrie Center, IA at the Guthrie County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office. The target audience for Grant Writing 201 is individuals with prior grant writing or grant management experience, or who have previously participated in Grant Writing 101. If you have grant experience but have not previously participated in Grant Writing 101, please email Lindsay Henderson at lindsayh@iastate.edu prior to registering and describe your prior grant writing experience in the email.

Participants are encouraged to come with an active project or program in mind for which they are seeking grant funding. A workbook will be provided for drafting a grant proposal during the session, and participants may also bring any information for a grant program of interest to the April 5th workshop.

Topics addressed will include documenting need with evidence, methodology, logic models, evaluation, budgets, and writing tips. Participants will have time to work on sections of their grant proposal during the workshop and receive feedback from their instructor and peers. Participants should also bring a laptop or tablet device to the workshop.

The hands-on workshop is being sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Guthrie County at no cost to participants. The workshop will be held at the Guthrie County Extension office located at: 212 State Street, Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115. Registration is required by April 4th. Go to https://go.iastate.edu/RNKX0R to register.

Grant Writing 201 will be presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community Development Specialist, Lindsay Henderson, who has extensive experience writing and reviewing grant applications and working with various federal, state, local and private foundation grant programs. For more information about the workshops, contact Lindsay Henderson at lindsayh@iastate.edu or 515-835-6605. For assistance with registration, contact Krista Downing at the Guthrie County Extension office by calling 641-747-2276, or email kristad@iastate.edu.

Trailer stolen from Creston

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March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A woman from Creston reported to police Wednesday night, that a trailer was stolen from her back yard in the 600 block of S. Vine Street. The trailer was described as a 2019 Roadclipper 5 X 8, is black, with side rails. It has a wood deck and a ramp on the back. The trailer is valued at $1,500.

2022-23 All-Rolling Valley Conference Girls Basketball Teams

Sports

March 2nd, 2023 by admin

All RVC 1st Team

Name School Grade

Eva Steffensen, CAM Jr. Unanimous

Quinn Grubbs, Exira-EHK, Sr. Unanimous

Shay Burmeister, Exira-EHK, Sr. Unanimous

Breeley Clayburg, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Jr.

Paige Klocke, Glidden-Ralston, Sr.

Nicole Shearer, Woodbine, Sr.

Charlie Pryor, Woodbine, So.

Maclayn Houston, West Harrison, Jr.

All RVC 2nd Team

Tiela Janssen, Glidden-Ralston, Jr.

Kiera Nichols, CAM, Jr.

Amanda Newton, Woodbine, Jr.

Becca Anderson, Paton-Churdan, Fr.

Meredith Rich, CAM, Jr.

Maggie Regaller, ArWeVa, Sr.

Malia Clayburg, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Fr.

Addison Erickson, Woodbine, Sr.

Girls State Basketball Tournament Schedule 03/02/2023

Sports

March 2nd, 2023 by admin

Class 5A semifinals

10:00 a.m. –  Johnston (23-1) vs. Ankeny Centennial (18-6)

11:45 a.m. –  Pleasant Valley (24-0) vs. Dowling Catholic (20-4)

Class 3A Semifinals
1:30 p.m. – Vinton-Shellsburg (18-7) vs. Benton Community (22-3)

3:15 p.m. –  Solon (23-2) vs. Sioux Center (19-5)

Class 4A Semifinals

5:00 p.m. –  Dallas Center-Grimes (21-3) vs. Ballard (19-3)

6:45 p.m. –  North Polk (22-2) vs. Bishop Heelan (23-2)

Students stage walkouts to protest LGBTQ bills in legislature

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March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – High school students in at least 20 different Iowa districts staged walk outs yesterday (Thursday) to protest bills in the legislature that they say unfairly target L-G-B-T-Q youth. The president of the sophomore class at Storm Lake High School said during a demonstration outside her school that students just want to remember their high school years as normal and fun, but Iowa legislators are making that really hard for a certain group of students.

Some central Iowa students protested outside the governor’s residence. Others rallied in the Iowa Capitol rotunda, chanting: “we say gay.”The chant is a reference to a bill introduced in Iowa and other states to ban classroom discussions about sexual orientation in elementary schools. The bill is sometimes called the “don’t say gay” bill.

Drake seniors set for final run

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March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Drake seniors Roman Penn and D.J. Wilkins are healthy are ready to make one more post season run. The duo grew up in northwest Indiana and both got off to slow starts after offseason surgery. Wilkins suffered an ACL injury late last season and Penn underwent two surgeries to repair a broken foot. Both played their best basketball during a stretch run that saw the Bulldogs win 10 of their last 11 games.

After playing the end of last season on a broken foot Penn is happy to be pain free.

Like Penn, Wilkins was focused on rehab during the summer and it took a while to round into game shape.

After a string of frustrating injuries Wilkins is happy they are both available for the Missouri Valley Tournament.

After falling at Bradley in the winner take all regular season finale Penn says the Bulldogs are focused on the tournament title.

The Bulldogs are the second seed and open Friday night in St. Louis against the winner of Thursday’s game between Murray State and Valparaiso.

No 23 Iowa State women fall at Kansas

Sports

March 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

The 23rd ranked Iowa State women cut a 17 point fourth quarter deficit to three but could get no closer in a 98-93 loss at Kansas.

That’s Cyclone coach Bill Fennelly. Kansas was 11 of 20 from three point range.