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JOAN THOMPSON, 91, of Greenfield (Celebration of Life 4/2/22)

Obituaries

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

JOAN THOMPSON, 91, of Greenfield, died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. Celebration of Life services for JOAN THOMPSON will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, on April 2nd at 10:30-a.m.   Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home on April 1st, from Noon until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m. on April 1st.

Burial is in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Joan Thompson Memorial Fund to the established at a later date, by her family.

JOAN THOMPSON is survived by:

Her sons – Bob (Janelle) Shatava, of Marshalltown; Tom (Lorraine) Shatava, of Grimes, & Steve (Pam) Thompson, of Greenfield.

Her daughter – Becky (Ted) Wallace, of Greenfield.

14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, her daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, other relatives, and friends.

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

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in a Central Iowa Non-Commercial Backyard Flock

Ag/Outdoor

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2022) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Warren County, Iowa. The virus was found in a non-commercial backyard flock.

Flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual deaths to state/federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases should also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.

About HPAI
HPAI is highly contagious, viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil.

Signs of HPAI include:

  • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs
  • Lack of energy and appetite
  • Decrease in egg production
  • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs
  • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks
  • Purple/blue discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs
  • Gasping for air (difficulty breathing)
  • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose)
  • Stumbling or falling down
  • Diarrhea

For updates on this developing situation, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza

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Cedar Rapids man dies in NE Iowa crash

News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Waverly, Iowa) – A crash between a pickup and a semi tractor-trailer, Saturday night, resulted in the death of a man from Cedar Rapids. The Iowa State Patrol, Sunday, said 52-year-old Eric Stenseth died in the Bremer County crash on Highway 218, at around 8:15-p.m.  Stenseth was driving a 1999 GMC pickup northbound on Highway 218 and exiting at mile marker 195 to Janesville, when his vehicle left the road and struck a parked and unoccupied 2005 International semi-trailer on the shoulder of the off-ramp.

Stenseth – who was wearing a seat belth – was transported by Waverly Ambulance to the U of I Hospital in Iowa City, where he died from his injuries.

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Public Hearing kicks-off the Audubon School Board mtg., Monday evening

News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – Two Public Hearings will be held Monday, prior to the start of the regular Audubon School Board meeting. The hearings, at 7-p.m., are with regard to the FY 23 School Budget and School Calendar.

Action items during the regular meeting include approval of:

  • The FY 23 School Budget for Certification
  • A Budget Guarantee Resolution
  • The FY 23 School Calendar
  • The Purchase of an off-lease bus from the General Fund
  • Approval of an Elementary HVAC Project (Pending approval of a Rebate)
  • Approval also, of:
    • a Teacher Salary Settlement;
    • Salaries (For staff not included in the Bargaining Unit);
    • An increase in Substitute and Activity Bus Driver pay
    • Bonuses – Licensed staff not included in the Governor’s Teacher Retention Bonuses.
  • Other Personnel matters.
  • Other Administrative matters.

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Griswold School Board Preview

News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – Members of the Griswold School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday, beginning at 5:30-p.m., with a Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Budget. The session takes place in the Conference Room at the High School. Following a presentation and public input on the Budget, the Griswold School Board will move into a regular hearing, during which they will discuss and/or approve Baseball Field Maintenance Bids.

Other action items include:

  • Consider & Approval of a Resolution authorizing the redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017 (Dated 11/1/17), and Levying a Tax for the Fiscal Year 2023 for the redemption of said bonds.
  • Consider & approval of the 2022-23 Budget.
  • The Board will receive a presentation on and possibly act to approve, a Student Club.
  • They will consider & act on approving Mowing Bids.
  • Act on Master Contracts for 2022-23, to include: GCEA; A School-based Interventionist; A Technology Coordinator; Non-Certified Staff.
  • Act on Contract Renewals for: Certified Staff, Coaches/Sponsors, Administration, Quasi-Administrators, and Support Staff.
  • Approval of:
    •  The 2022-23 Elementary Guidance and School Business Official Sharing Agreements with the Riverside CSD.
    • The 2022-23 Transportation Director & Industrial Technology Sharing Agreements with the Atlantic CSD.
  • Consider and act on approval of a Staff Retention Bonus.
  • and other administrative matters.

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Atlantic Parks & Rec Zoom meeting set for Monday

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Dept. will meet via Zoom at 5:15-p.m., Monday (Mar. 21). Action and/or New Business on their agenda includes:

  • Sunnyside (Park) Tennis Courts
  • An update with regard to Bull Creek improvements
  • The Mollett Park Community Gardens (E. 3rd St. Place)
  • Inclusive Playground Equipment
  • Summer Programs.

In his Director’s Report, Bryant Rasmussen will touch on several topics, including:

  • The Easter Egg Hunt
  • Doggy Bone Hunt
  • Easter Egg “Cruise”
  • Summer Employees
  • and the “Bags to Benches” program.

The meeting is being held electronically, while Rasmussen and Assistant Parks Manager Jeff Christensen, are in Dubuque, attending the Iowa Parks and Rec Conference.

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2 Nebraska women arrested in Adams County, Saturday afternoon

News

March 20th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Stringtown, Iowa) – A traffic stop on a speeding vehicle Saturday afternoon east of Stringtown, in Adams County, resulted in two arrests. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports the vehicle was pulled over at around 3:13-p.m., at Highway 34 and Union Avenue.

Upon further investigation, the driver, 41-year-old Lakisha Boston, and her passenger, 34-year-old Caitlin Larabee, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, were arrested. Boston was charged with OWI/1st offense, and Child Endangerment. Her cash bond was set at $3,000. Larabee faces two counts of Child Endangerment, with her cash-only bond set at $4,000.

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Atlantic girls take 6th at Northwest Missouri State Indoor Meet

Sports

March 20th, 2022 by admin

Team Standings
1. Lawson, 89
2. St. Albert, 74
3. Mount Ayr, 64
4. Harlan, 60
5. Maryville, 54
6. Atlantic, 45
7. Brookfield, 39
8. Savannah, 36
9. Princeton, 31
10. Brunswick, 12
11. Plattsburg, 11
12. Creston, 8

60 Meters
1. Brooklyn Holtman, Maryville, 8.16
2. Affy Reynolds, Mt. Ayr, 8.24
3. Vivian Barton, Savannah, 8.38
4. Lia Graham, Plattsburg, 8.40
5. Lauren Williams, St. Albert, 8.50
6. Carly McKeever, St. Albert, 8.54
7. Jillian Bagley, Maryville, 8.60
8. Dani Smith, Harlan, 8.63

60 Meter Hurdles
1. Ella Schulte, Maryville, 10.07
2. Lauren Williams, St. Albert, 10.12
3. Pearl Reisz, St. Albert, 10.62
4. Chloe Mullenix, Atlantic, 10.98
5. Ally Curren, Harlan, 11.16
6. Gracie Thogmartin, Princeton,  11.31
7. Jaci Broeckelman, Harlan, 11.42
8. Maddie Huddleson, Atlantic, 11.62

200 Meters
1. Brooklyn Holtman, Maryville, 26.20
2. Addy Reynolds, Mount Ayr, 26.81
3. Vivian Barton, Savannah, 27.86
4. Payten Lambert, Mount Ayr, 28.06
5. Lauren Krohn, Princeton, 28.30
6. Kami Stork, Harlan, 30.10
7. Jillian Bagley, Maryville, 30.19
8. Rylan Head, Brookfield, 30.40

400 Meters
1. Addy Reynolds, Mt. Ayr, 1:00.94
2. Lauren Krohn, Princeton, 1:02.99
3. Carly McKeever, St. Albert, 1:04.81
4. Olivia Stiles, Savannah, 1:04.81
5. Payten Lambert, Mount Ayr, 1:05.25
6. Ellie Monahan, St. Albert, 1:05.90
7. Reagan Bauer, Savannah, 1:06.64
8. Darcy Izard, Brookfield, 1:08.62

800 Meters
1. Kia Bieker, Harlan, 2:22.52
2. Ava Rush, Atlantic, 2:25.82
3. Alex Sharp, Brookfield, 2:29.28
4. Claire Pellett, Atlantic, 2:35.22
5. Olivia Graham, Lawson, 2:35.51
6. Landen Wilson, Lawson, 2:38.57
7. Presley Zeigler, Lawson, 2:41.40
8. Kylynn King, Brookfield, 2:41.49

1600 Meters
1. Alex Sharp, Brookfield, 5:46.37
2. Reese Duncan, St. Albert, 6:22.99
3. Kendra Zeilstra, Brunswick, 6:26.49
4. Lily Ripley, Lawson, 6:28.77
5. Brianna McAtee, Lawson, 6:29.68
6. Addison DeArment, Atlantic, 6:32.37
7. Caroline Pohren, Maryville, 6:45.88
8. Brenna Smith, St. Albert, 6:47.23

3200 Meters
1. Landen Wilson, Lawson,  13.00.87
2. Jocelyn Calvert, Lawson, 13.46.51
3. Kendra Zeilstra, Brunswick, 13.55.34
4. Brenna Smith, St. Albert, 15:01.76

4rx200 Meters Relay
1. Harlan, 1:53.56
2. St. Albert, 1:55.56
3. Brookfield, 1:56.71
4. Princeton, 1:56.78
5. Atlantic, 1:57.02
6. Maryville, 1:57.54
7. Plattsburg, 1:58.36 “B.”
8. Lawson, 1:58.76

4×400 Meter Relay
1. Harlan, A, 4:21.02
2. Atlantic, A, 4:24.64
3. Harlan, B, 4:27.78
4. Brookfield, 4:29.09
5. Atlantic, B, 4:33.61
6. Lawson, A 4:34.83
7. St. Albert, A 4:39, 74
8. Mount Ayr, A 4:40.53

Distance Medley Relay
1. Harlan, 14:09.67
2. Lawson, 14:38.84
3. St. Albert, 15:14.11
4. Atlantic, 15:27.31
5. Creston, 15:43.06
6. Mount Ayr, 15:51.28
7. Harlan, B, 16:36.26

High Jump
1. Danica Rodriguez, Savannah, 1.47 Meters
2. Anna Harrold, Lawson, 1:42 Meters
3. Morgan Botos, Atlantic, 1:42 Meters
4. Kira Phipps, Lawson, 1:42 Meters
5. Pearl Reisz, St. Albert, 1:37 Meters
6. Lauren McLaughlin, Harlan, 1:37.Meters
7. Breya Nickle, Mount Ary, 1.37 Meters
8. Audrey Trout, Lawson, 1.37 Meters

Long Jump
1. Brooklyn Holtman, Maryville, 4.96 M
2. Mya Sackrey, Brookfield, 4.63 M
3. Olivia Stites, Savannah, 4.48 M
4. Payten Lambert, Mount Ayr, 4.47 M
5. Lauren McLaughlin, Harlan, 4.38 M
6. Kallie Gaarder, Maryville, 4.37 M
7. Haley Bladt, Harlan, 4.28 M
8. Katelyn Hazlett, Lawson, 4.26 M

Shot Put
1. Zoey Larsen, Mount Ayr, 9.38 M
2. Mia Allmon, St. Albert, 9.27 M
3. Jill Kniep, Mount Ayr, 9.07 M
4. Marley Sands, Lawson, 9.04 M
5. Brianna Fields, Creston, 8.97 M
6. Alexis Meyer, Plattsburg, 8.49 M
7. Madison Flett, Plattsburg, 8.49 M
8. Cameron Springman, Harlan, 8.37 M

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Atlantic boys finish 5th at Northwest Missouri State Indoor Track Meet

Sports

March 20th, 2022 by admin

Team Scores
1. Lawson, 102
2. Maryville, 94
3. Lewis Central, 91
4. St. Albert, 69
5. Atlantic, 61
6. Princeton, 44
7. Mount Ayr, 37
8. Plattsburg, 14.5
9. Creston, 14
10. Savannah, 7
11. Brookfield, 6.5
12. Brunswick, 2

60 Meters
1. Brendan Monahan, St. Albert, 7.02
2. Jonathan Humpal, Lewis Central, 7.19
3. Lucciano Fidone, Lewis Central, 7.21
4. Daniel Slater, Lawson, 7.46
5. Dareon Buckner, Brookfield, 7.60
5. Carson Stockdale, Plattsburg, 7.60
7. Luke Halsey, Plattsburg, 7.61
8. Trystan Brightman, Lawson, 7.65

60 Meter Hurdles
1. Cooper Slominski, Lawson, 8.88
2. Lual Maker, Lewis Central, 9.42
3. Colton Rasmussen, Atlantic,  9.42
4. Haven Bonde, Maryville, 9.71
5. Jaiden Martinez, Savannah, 10.21
6. Blaize Vaughn, Lawson, 10.29
7. Thatcher Aubrey, Lawson, 10.41
8. Jackson McLaren, Atlantic, 10.45

200 Meters
1. Brendan Monahan, St. Albert, 22.80
2. Jonathan Humpal, Lewis Central, 23.08
3. Lucciano Fidone, Lewis Central, 23.55
4. Colin Phipps, Lawson, 24.23
5. Jesus Flores-Hernan, Maryville, 24.54
6.Mason Wibbenmeyer, Lawson, 25.06
7. Wyatt Sharp, Lawson, 25.06
8. Devon Fields, Atlantic, 25.10

400 Meters
1. Jesus Flores-Hernan, Maryville, 52.84
2. Josson Vaughn, Lawson, 53.27
3. Keaton Barnes, St. Albert, 54.50
4. Austin Cole, Mount Ayr, 54.57
5. Carson Stockdale, Plattsburg, 54.75
6. Carter Pellett, Atlantic, 55.02
7. Wyatt Sharp, Lawson, 55.10
8. Will Newton, Mount Ayr, 56.44

800 Meters
1. Adler Shay, Mount Ayr, 2:04.42
2. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr, 2:04.55
3. Caden Andersen, Atlantic, 2:05.14
4. Connor Blackford, Maryville, 2:07.61
5. Luke Woltman, Lewis Central, 2:07.96
6. Jag Galapin, Maryville, 2:08.85
7. Jayden Proehl, Atlantic, 2:11.67
8. Adam Denny, St. Albert, 2:12.79

1600 Meters
1. Colin Lille, St. Albert, 4:48.59
2. Cale Sterling, Maryville, 4:51.49
3. Dylan Masters, Maryville, 5:10.95
4. Kade Dierks, Lewis Central, 5:12.42
5. Haydn Piskorski, St. Albert
6. Adan Trujillo, Mount Ayr, 5:19.91
7. Ty Morrison, Creston, 5:23.85
8. Logan Tarrell, Atlantic, 5:24.26

3200 Meters
1. Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central, 10:03.25
2. Colin Lillie, St. Albert, 10:10.02
3. Drew Engler, Atlantic, 10:40.75
4. Haydn Piskorski, St. Albert, 11:10.45
5. Zane Berg, Atlantic, 11:26.57
6. Marshall Arkfeld, 11:34.18
7. Bradley Deering, Maryville, 11:34.22
8. Joseph Mayne, Lawson, 11:55.77

4×200 Meter Relay
1. Lawson, A, 1:36.31
2. Princeton, A, 1:38.68
3. Maryville, A, 1:41.08
4. Plattsburg, A, 1:41.12
5. Atlantic, 1:41.51
6. Brookfield, 1:42.07
7. Creston, B, 1:42.41
8. Creston, A, 1:43.52

4×400 Meter Relay
1. Mount Ayr, A, 3:35.00
2. Lewis Central, A, 3:36.65
3. Atlantic, 4:42.66
4. Lawson, A, 3:46.00
5. Princeton, A, 3:47.36
6. Creston, A, 3:51.25
7. St. Albert, A, 3:54.75
8. Atlantic, B, 3:56.38

Distance Medley Relay
1. Maryville, 11:21.89
2. Atlantic, 11:33.25
3. Creston, 11:55.22
4. Lewis Central, 12:06.89
5. Atlantic, 12:12.11
6. Lawson, A, 12:18.03
7. Creston, B, 12:44.66
8. Princeton, A, 13:06.79

High Jump
1. Jesus Flores-Hernan, Maryville, 1.87 M
2. Colton Rasmussen, Atlantic, 1.82 M
3. Cooper Slominski, Lawson, 1.82
4. Talan Holt, Princeton, 1.77 M
5. Jaden Finney, Princeton, 1.77 M
6. Jayden Proehl, Atlantic, 1.72 M
7. Garron Blair, Lawson, 1.72
8. Blaize Vaughn, Lawson, 1.62 M

Long Jump
1. Jonathan Humpal, Lewis Central, 6.11 M
2. Cooper Slominski, Lawson, 6.1 M
3. Keaton Stone, Maryville, 6.11 M
4. Talan Holt, Princeton, 5.85 M
5. Trystan Brightman, Lawson, 5.69 M
6. Andrew Burns, Maryville, 5.66 M
7. Colby Jenkins, Brunswick, 5.60 M
8. Aiden Bergman, Lewis Central, 5.47 M

Shot Put
1. Brandon McCall, St. Albert, 12.95 M
2. Jack Doolittle, Lewis Central, 12.89 M
3. Garron Blair, Lawson, 12.01 M
4. Carson Sterling, Maryville, 11.66 M
5. Mason Wibbenmeyer, Lawson, 11.49 M
6. Jayden Beckal, St. Albert, 11.07 M
7. Alex Keiser, Atlantic, 10.88 M
8. Quinten Fuller, Creston, 10.80 M

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UNI falls to BYU in second round of NIT

Sports

March 20th, 2022 by admin

The UNI men’s basketball team had their postseason run come to a close on Saturday night in Provo, Utah. The Panthers fell 90-71 to BYU in the second round of the NIT. The Cougars led by 5 at half and outscored the Panthers 43-29 in the second half.

BYU was led by 27 points and 6 rebounds from Gideon George. The Cougars improved to 24-10 and move on to the quarterfinals.

UNI got 24 points and 5 boards from Noah Carter. AJ Green added 16 points and 5 assists. The Panthers end the season with a record of 20-12.

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