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Atlantic Trojans Girls Tennis play in the Class 1A – Region 2 Singles & Doubles

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May 6th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Atlantic Community School District got to host the Class 1A -Region 2 singles and doubles tennis matches on Monday May 6th, where there were nine teams on hand. Atlantic’s freshmen Lily Willrich lost in the second round to St. Albert senior Grace Manz, while Atlantic freshman Jacobi Harder lost in the first round to Audubon junior Briley Belnap in singles play.

The Atlantic team of junior Jade Harter and senior Maylynn Ferrell lost in the #2 doubles to senior Alexis Opheim and senior Mallory Kjeldgaard of Lewis Central.

Atlantic’s two freshman stepped up and had a few solid matches in singles according to coach Mike McDermott.

Coach McDermott commented on how his team did in the doubles.

McDermott has been impressed with the way freshman have been playing this season.

Coach McDermott states what he plans to do as coach to help out his Trojans tennis program in their upcoming meet on Friday.

The Trojans next match will be Friday May 10th, when they will host Creston in the Class 1A – Region 2 First Round in Atlantic. That team match will get underway at 9:00 a.m.

Riverside Bulldogs Boys Golf Update with Coach Mitch Rice

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May 6th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

The Riverside Bulldogs golf team is coming off a regular season win over IKM-Manning, when they shot a score of 182. Bulldog freshman Peyton Amdor was medalist with a score of 41.

Coach Rice gave an update on how his team has been doing heading into their final meet.

The Bulldogs had a strong performance by freshman Amdor in their last meet against IKM-Manning.

Riverside finished the season with a third place finish in the Western Iowa Conference with one meet remaining.

Coach Rice commented on what his team has done to prepare for Wednesday’s Class 1A sectional meet.

The Bulldogs next golf meet will be Wednesday May 8th at Onawa Country Club in the Class 1A Sectional (CAM District) in Onawa. That sectional will start at 10:00 a.m.

DCI investigates in-custody death

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May 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DENISON, Iowa – Around 7:30 p.m. on May 5, 2024, officers from the Denison Police Department arrested a 61-year-old male for public intoxication. The subject was placed into a lone jail cell.

At approximately 9:00 a.m. on May 6, 2024, while conducting a scheduled welfare check, Crawford County jail staff discovered the subject had become unresponsive. Crawford County jail staff, deputies and EMS performed CPR on the subject and transported him to the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison where he was later pronounced deceased.

The male subject was identified by a family member as Abraham Gatwech Ngor of Denison. A forensic autopsy has been scheduled for May 8, 2024, at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny, Iowa.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to investigate the death of Ngor.

No further details will be released at this time.

IRMA JACOBSON, 94, of Greenfield (Svcs. 5/11/24)

Obituaries

May 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

IRMA JACOBSON, 94, of Greenfield, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Funeral services for IRMA JACOBSON will be held 2:30-p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Fontanelle. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Burial is in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, following the burial.

For her joy of reading, memorials in Irma’s name may be directed to the Greenfield Public Library.

IRMA JACOBSON is survived by:

Her daughter – Diane (Richard) Maaske, of Malvern.

Her son – Richard (& wife Shaney) Jacobson, of Mesa, Arizona.

2 grandsons, 5 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

JON PELZER, 53, of Excelsior Springs, Mo (formerly of Marne) –

Obituaries

May 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

JON PELZER, 53, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri and formerly of Marne, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services for JON PELZER will be on Saturday, May 11th at 11-a.m., at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

Burial is in the Brighton Township Cemetery in rural Marne.

Memorial contributions my be directed to the Family and can be sent in care of Schmidt Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 523 Atlantic, IA 50022.

JON PELZER is survived by:

His wife – Heather Christine (Seedorff) Pelzer, of Excelsior Springs, MO.

His daughter – Alexandra Pelzer, of Excelsior Springs, MO.

His sons – Zachary (Ariel) Pelzer, and Elijah Pelzer, all of Excelsior Springs.

His brother – Jeffrey Pelzer, of Atlantic.

1 grandchild,  other relatives and friends.

Iowa’s Brody Brecht on dominant run

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May 6th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Iowa junior pitcher Brody Brecht has been showing why he was a considered a pre-season All-American the past few weeks. The native of Ankeny has won his last three starts and in 22 and two-thirds innings of work has allowed five hits and struck out 36 batters. He yielded two hits and one run in eight innings of work in Saturday’s 9-2 win over Northwestern.

That’s Iowa coach Rick Heller who says Brecht spent part of the season with an oblique strain.

The Hawkeyes are 13-8 in the Big Ten and open a three-game series at conference leader Illinois on Friday.

UNI is No. 2 seed in MVC softball tournament

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May 6th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

The Northern Iowa softball team is seeded second in this week’s Missouri Valley softball Tournament in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. The Panthers open on Thursday afternoon against the winner of Wednesday’s game between Drake and Evansville. The Panthers battled injuries to finish the regular season with a record of 31-16.

That’s Panther coach Ryan Jacobs who feels the tough schedule will benefit his team in the tournament.

It will take three wins in three days to win the tournament and lock up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Atlantic RAGBRAI Launches “Atlantipalooza” Merchandise

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May 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) –  The Atlantic RAGBRAI®  Committee reveals Atlantipalooza merchandise during the Town Hall Meeting on May 5th.

“The committee chose a music festival theme and came up with Atlantipalooza as a play off the well-known music festival Lalapalooza. The fun merchandise was revealed during the Town Hall Meeting this weekend, and the response from the community was great,” Kelsey Beschorner, Atlantic RAGBRAI Publicity Chair stated.

The merchandise features the bold “Atlantipalooza” logo on brightly colored tanks tops, tee shirts, sweatshirts, and stickers. The committee has limited designs and sizes on hand, but the full line of merchandise can be viewed and purchased on www. AtlanticRAGBRAI.com

The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee will continue to meet regularly to plan for Atlantipalooza on July 22nd. All forms and information available can be accessed on the website www.atlanticragbrai.com. Community members and riders alike are encouraged to follow Atlantic RAGBRAI on Facebook and Instagram for all things Atlantic RAGBRAI.

EVELYN MORRELL, 97, of Fleming Island, FL (Memorial Svcs. 6/8/24)

Obituaries

May 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

EVELYN MORRELL, 97, of Fleming Island, FL, died Monday, May 06, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Fleming Island, Florida, under hospice care. Memorial services for EVELYN MORRELL will be held 10-a.m. June 8, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Gray (IA). Schmidt-Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Following the service, interment will take place at the Gray Cemetery. A luncheon will be held following the interment at the Gray School.

Memorials may be directed to the Morrell Family in memory of Evelyn, to be designated to many of her favorite organizations and charities. Memorials may be mailed to the Schmidt Family, in care of the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 523 Atlantic, IA 50022.

EVELYN MORRELL is survived by:

Her daughters – Barbara Morrell (& husband John Clement); Jeanette Morrell-Meeker (& husband Larry Meeker); and Deborah Morrell (& and husband Roger Frick) & their 2 children.

Her great-grandchildren, and a large, extended family.

Atlantic Senior Middents signs letter to run for Simpson College

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May 6th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Atlantic Senior and multi-sport athlete Nicole Middents signed her letter of intent to participate in the Simpson College track program in the fall of 2024. When looking at colleges to attend, Middents wanted a cordial atmosphere and a comfortable student body population.

Most high school seniors might feel trepidation with moving away from home. But, thanks to the leadership opportunities and close-knit family culture from the Atlantic Track team. Middents feels assured about her decision to leave Atlantic and major in elementary education.

Girl’s Head Track Coach Matt Mullenix noted that he has nothing but confidence in Middents ability to compete and succeed at the collegiate level.

The fall semester for Simpson starts in August.