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Girls State Team Tennis swings away Wednesday

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May 31st, 2022 by admin

The 2022 Girls State Team Tennis will be contested on Wednesday at Waveland Tennis Complex in Des Moines for Class 1A and Waukee Northwest Tennis Complex for Class 2A. Semifinal matches are set to begin at 8:00 a.m. with Consolations and Championships to follow later in the day.

Class 1A Semifinals

Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. Davenport Assumption
Spirit Lake/Okoboji vs. Columbus Catholic

Class 2A Semifinals

Dowling Catholic vs. Cedar Rapids Washington
Cedar Falls vs. WDM Valley

Boys State Soccer Tournament starts Wednesday

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May 31st, 2022 by admin

The 2022 Boys State Soccer Tournament begins Wednesday with Quarterfinals being played at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. Semifinals will be Friday and Championship matches on Saturday.

Here is a look at the quarterfinal round schedule.

Class 1A Quarterfinals

#1 Western Christian (15-1) vs. #8 Burlington Notre Dame (17-3) 12:00 p.m.
#4 West Liberty (13-3) vs. #5 Nevada (15-6) 12:10 p.m.
#3 North Fayette Valley (16-1) vs. #6 Assumption (13-5) 12:20 p.m.
#2 Beckman Catholic (15-3) vs. #7 West Central Valley (16-1) 12:30 p.m.

Class 2A Quarterfinals

#1 Pella (17-2) vs. #8 Spencer (13-4) 2:30 p.m.
#4 Marion (16-1) vs. #5 Gilbert (16-2) 2:40 p.m.
#3 Lewis Central (15-3) vs. #6 Humboldt (17-0) 2:50 p.m.
#2 Bondurant-Farrar (17-2) vs. #7 Newton (13-6) 3:00 p.m.

Class 3A Quarterfinals

#1 Ankeny (19-1) vs. #8 Waukee Northwest (8-10) 5:00 p.m.
#4 Urbandale (16-3) vs. #5 Ankeny Centennial (15-3) 5:10 p.m.
#3 Iowa City West (18-2) vs. #6 Pleasant Valley (16-1) 5:20 p.m.
#2 Johnston (18-1) vs. #7 Prairie (16-3) 5:30 p.m.

South Dakota man dies from injuries in Cass County I-80 crash

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May 31st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol, Tuesday (May 31), released information about a crash in Cass County that claimed the life of a man from South Dakota. Authorities say a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by 78-year-old James W. Spaulding, of Jefferson, SD, was in the right lane of I-80 eastbound, near mile marker 55, at around 2:25-p.m., Friday.

A 2017 Nissan Rogue SUV driven by 67-year-old Gale Eugene Linden, of Kimballton, was also in the right, eastbound lane. As the SUV slowed due to heavy traffic congestion from a lane closure in front of him, Spaulding was unable to slow down in-time. His motorcycle came into contact with the rear of the SUV in the right lane. Spaulding was ejected during the crash and also came into contact with the rear of the SUV.

When law enforcement arrived, they found him on the south shoulder of the interstate. He was sitting upright and talking with officers as they administered first aid. Spaulding was subsequently flown by LifeFlight Audubon to UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines, where he died from his injuries over the weekend.

The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa DOT.

3rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby in Cass County set for June 11

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

May 31st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Lewis, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board will hold a youth fishing derby at Cold Springs Park near Lewis, on June 11th 2022. The event is open to the first 50 youths age 15 and under to register for the event. Check-in will run from 8:15am to 8:45am with the derby starting at 9:00am and running till 10:30 am.

Prizes will be awarded for the most total weight, heaviest single fish, longest single fish and shortest single fish. There will also be a raffle following fishing. The Conservation board with have some live bait for use and a limited number of fishing poles for use as well.

The Board and Conservation Dept. staff want too thank all those that donated items for the event: Weirich Welding for the trophies, and Cappel’s Ace Hardware for prizes. To register or for further details please contact Micah Lee with the Cass County Conservation Board at 712-769-2372.

Harlan Police report, 5/31/22

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May 31st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Harlan Police Department report six arrests from May 10th through the 30th:

  • On Monday (May 30), 31-year-old Anthony Michael Bennett, of Harlan, was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant.
  • Last Wednesday (May 25), 32-year-old Jesse Eugene Hutton, of Omaha, was arrested on an active Pottawattamie County warrant.
  • On the 23rd, 40-year-old Jasper William Daniel, of Atlantic, was arrested following a traffic stop, for Driving While Barred; and, 29-year-old Adams Tyrone Scheffler, of Harlan, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, Assault, and Criminal Mischief.
  • May 13th, Harlan Police arrested 41-year-old James Steven Ortiz, of Harlan, on an active warrant out of Colorado.
  • And, on May 10th, 34-year-old Cory Robert Kyle, of Avoca, was arrested in Harlan for Driving While Barred, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Maintain a registration plate.

2022 State Boys Team Tennis Results 05/31/2022

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May 31st, 2022 by admin

Class 1A Semifinals

Xavier, Cedar Rapids 5, Spencer 0

Pella 5, Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque 3

Consolation

Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque 5, Spencer 4

Championship

Xavier, Cedar Rapids 5, Pella 2

Class 2A Semifinals

Pleasant Valley 5, Valley, W.D.M. 0

Iowa City, West 5, Waukee Northwest 1

Consolation

Waukee Northwest 5, Valley, W.D.M. 4

Championship

Iowa City West 5, Pleasant Valley 1

Glenwood Police report, 5/31/22

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May 31st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The Glenwood Police Department reports two arrests occurred Monday (May 30):

41-year-old John Adams, of Glenwood, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense, bond set at $5000 cash or surety. And, 42-year-old Sara Johnson, of Glenwood, was arrested for driving while suspended, bond set at $300 cash or surety.

Girls State Soccer Scoreboard 05/31/2022

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May 31st, 2022 by Jim Field

Class 1A Quarterfinals

#1 Davenport Assumption 1, #8 Center Point-Urbana 0
#5 Nevada 1, #4 Bishop Heelan 0
#2 Des Moines Christian 3, #7 Van Meter 1
#6 Underwood 4, #3 Dike-New Hartford 2

Class 2A Quarterfinals

#1 Dallas Center-Grimes 5, #8 North Polk 0
#5 Xavier 3, #4 Spencer 1
#2 Waverly-Shell Rock 2, #7 North Scott 1
#3 Norwalk 3, #6 Lewis Central 1

Class 3A Quarterfinals

#1 West Des Moines Valley 3, #8 Muscatine 1
#5 Ankeny Centennial 2, #4 Waukee Northwest 1
#2 CB Abraham Lincoln 3, Dowling Catholic 0
#3 Ankeny 1, #6 Pleasant Valley 0

JAY D. THYSEN, 56, of Elk Horn (Svcs. Pending)

Obituaries

May 31st, 2022 by admin

JAY D. THYSEN, 56, of Elk Horn died Monday, May 30th from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Adair County. Funeral services for JAY D. THYSEN are currently pending at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

DOUGLAS CLARK, 60, of Avoca (Mem. Svcs. 6/2/22)

Obituaries

May 31st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

DOUGLAS CLARK, 60, of Avoca, died Monday, May 30, 2022. Memorial services for DOUGLAS CLARK will be held 1-p.m. Thursday, June 2nd, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from Noon until 1-p.m.

DOUGLAS CLARK is survived by:

His wife – Theresa Clark, of Avoca.
His son – Nathan Clark, of Omaha, NE.
His daughter -Alisha Clark (& Cory Carlson), of Kimbalton.
His sister – Angela (Randall) Bachmann, of Council Bluffs.
3 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.