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Atlantic Archery wins NASP Bullseye State Title

Ag/Outdoor, Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

The Atlantic High School archery team took home a state championship in the bullseye portion of the NASP state archery tournament in Des Moines this weekend.

The Trojans had a team total of 3,381 to win the championship. They were led by a second place High School boys finish from Connor Johnson who had a 292 score and an eighth place High School boys finish from Cooper Jipsen with a 290. Mariah Hadley was 5th overall in the high school girls with the score of 290.

The Trojans beat out Valley High School by three points to win the title and Cedar Rapids Prairie was third just five points back.

Atlantic also placed fourth in the team standings of the 3D tournament for the weekend. Cooper Jipsen led the way with a 5th place finish in the high school boys with a score of 287.

Atlantic Head Coach Clint Roland was honored as Archery Coach of the Year.

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No. 24 Iowa falters late at No. 20 Illinois

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

Iowa made just 10 of 22 free throws, including six of 16 in the second half in a 74-72 loss, snapping their five game win streak.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. The Hawkeyes will be the fifth seed in the Big Ten Tournament.

Iowa faces the winner of Nebraska vs. Northwestern on Thursday. We’ll have the game on KJAN.

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No. 12 Iowa women beat Indiana for B1G Tournament Championship

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

Monika Czinano scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the 12th ranked Iowa women beat Indiana 74-67 to win the Big Ten Tournament. It is the first time the Hawkeyes have won the regular season and tournament title in the same season.

The Hawkeyes take a seven game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament

It is the third time Lisa Bluder has led the Hawkeyes to the Big Ten Tournament title.

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Drake falls to Loyola in MVC Championship game

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

For the second straight year Drake came up short in the Missouri Valley Championship game against Loyola. The Bulldogs surrender a 19-0 run in the first half and fell to the Ramblers 64-58. Roman Penn led the Bulldogs with 18 points.

Drake led 18-8 in the opening half before Loyola took control. Bulldog coach Darian DeVries.

The Bulldogs are 24-10 and while a second straight at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament is unlikely DeVries says his team has hopes of playing in the postseason.

DeVries has led the Bulldogs to four straight 20-win seasons and this was the first time Drake has ever sold out of its allotment of tickets for the tournament.

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Red Cross Assisting Those Affected by Saturday’s Tornadoes

News

March 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

MARCH 6, 2022 — The American Red Cross is assisting those affected by last night’s tornadoes. Starting in the immediate aftermath of the storm, the Red Cross has been in contact with local officials across the impacted areas to assess the needs of the residents. Assistance has been provided to partners who have supported shelters and reception centers.

The Red Cross continues to address the immediate needs and will have a team in Madison County today to distribute snacks, water and relief supplies. Red Cross workers will also be setting up casework with those affected to help identify their needs and plan their next steps.

For those wanting to support the Red Cross efforts, donations can be made at redcross.org/donate.

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Red Haw State Park closed due to storm damage

News

March 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

CHARITON, Iowa — Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Sunday, said “Due to extensive damage from the storm on March 5th, Red Haw State Park in Chariton will be closed until further notice.

Extensive damage was sustained to the campground, where there was one fatality and one injury. Additionally, there are significant damages to the beach area, including the boat docks, the Bait House, beach shelters and a storage building.”

The park is currently without power. The public is asked to keep away from the area, so debris clean-up and repairs can be completed.

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JASON THOMAS EILTS, 39, of Wiota (Funeral Svcs. 3/11/22)

Obituaries

March 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

JASON THOMAS EILTS, 39, of Wiota, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for JASON EILTS will be held 1-p.m. Friday, March 11th, at the First Lutheran Church south of Wiota. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements. The funeral will be live-streamed with the assistance of the First Lutheran Church as well as Schmidt Family Funeral Home. You may watch the funeral service by locating it on the Schmidt Family Funeral Home’s Facebook Page.

Open visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., family will be present from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Burial will take place at the First Lutheran Church Cemetery following the funeral service.

Memorials may be directed to the Eilts family at this time. They will be designated at a later date to some of Jason’s favorite local organizations. Memorials may be mailed to Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523 Atlantic, IA 50022.

JASON EILTS is survived by:

His parents – Tom (Linda) Eilts, of Wiota.

His daughters – Karley and Briauna, of Dexter.

His sister – Jess (TJ) Barber, of Wiota.

Grandparents: Dean (Virginia) Eilts of Wiota.

other relatives, his special friend Lynnette Herrick of Wiota and her family.

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Creighton drops Senior Day game to Seton Hall

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

The Creighton men’s basketball team fell in their final game of the regular season to Seton Hall 65-60 in Omaha on Saturday.

Jared Rhoden had 19 points and six rebounds to lead Seton Hall as they improved to 20-9.

Atlantic’s Ryan Hawkins had 17 points and seven rebounds on Senior Day for the Bluejays. Creighton is now 20-10 on the season and they will prepare for the Big East Tournament, taking on Marquette next Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

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ISU women grab road win over West Virginia

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

The Iowa State women’s Basketball team picked up a 74-57 win at West Virginia on Saturday.

Emily Ryan led the way with the career high 29 points with four rebounds and four assists. Ashley Jones had 12 points and nine rebounds.

The Cyclones improved to 25 and 5 on the season and will now get prepped for the Big 12 tournament next week in Kansas City.

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Iowa women advance to Big Ten Championship

Sports

March 6th, 2022 by admin

The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game with an 83-66 win over Nebraska on Saturday. The Hawkeyes outscored the Huskers 28-18 in the third quarter to pull away for the win.

Caitlin Clark poured in 41 points, had nine rebounds, and three assists. Monica Czinano added 22 points for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa improves to 22 and 7 on the season and they will take on Indiana in the Big ten Tournament Championship Game on Sunday. We’ll have that game on KJAN with pregame at 2:45 and tip off at 3:00.

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