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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Madison County 

News

March 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Madison County in response to Saturday’s tornadoes, thunderstorms, and damaging winds. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the deadly storms that tore through our state today (Saturday),” said Gov. Reynolds. “Kevin and I join with Iowans in prayer for those that lost their lives and those injured. Our hearts ache during this time, but I know Iowans will step up and come together to help in this time of need—they already are.”  
 
The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized in Madison County to assist with response and recovery efforts. Additional counties may be added to the proclamation. 
 
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov. 

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Area Storm Damage report (3/5/22

Weather

March 5th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Here is a partial list of the damage caused by tornadic storms and severe weather (Wind/rain/hail) that occurred Saturday afternoon and evening, in our listening area, as compiled by the NWS through storm spotter/emergency management & other reports.

5:12-p.m.: 3 miles N. of Patterson (Madison County)… TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK – THERE IS DAMAGE TO A STRUCTURE HERE AS WELL AS EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE IN THIS AREA

5:00-p.m.: 1 mile S/SE of Winterset…TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK – 12 TREES SNAPPED BRANCHES SNAPPED, PATH A COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS WIDE ON CLARK TOWER ROAD 1/2 MILE NORTH OF ST CHARLES ROAD SOUTH OF WINTERSET.

4:51-p.m.: 2 miles E/SE of Winterset…TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK – TREE DAMAGE AND MINOR DAMAGE TO A HOME AT THIS LOCATION.

4:50-p.m.: 1 mile W/SW of Winterset…TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK – BARNS DESTROYED AND HOUSES BADLY DAMAGED IN WINTERSET.

4:48-p.m.: 2 mi. S/SW of Winterset…TORNADO DAMAGE IN WINTERSET TO SHED REPORTED VIA TWITTER.

4:47-p.m.: 2 mi S/SW of Winterset… TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK – HOMES AND TREES DAMAGED AND A GARAGE WAS DESTROYED ON 169.

4:35-p.m.: Winterset…TORNADO ONGOING WITH DEBRIS S OF WINTERSET  MULTIPLE REPORTS VIA TRAINED SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGERS.

4:35-p.m.: 2 mi. S of Winterset… TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS LARGE TORNADO ON THE GROUND SOUTHWEST OF WINTERSET, APPROACHING TIME. DEBRIS VISIBLE. LOCATION ESTIMATED.

4:24-p.m.: 6 miles W/SW of Macksburg (Adair County)…TRAINED SPOTTER REPORT OF A FUNNEL CLOUD.

4:22-p.m.: Orient (Adair County)…TRAINED SPOTTER REPORT OF 2 INCH HAIL (egg size) IN ORIENT.

4:13-p.m.: 2.5″ diameter hail (tennis ball size)  3 mi. E/NE of Orient. (Report of school bus windows broken out)

3:55-p.m.: 1 mi. SE of Cumberland (Cass County)… MULTIPLE STORM CHASER REPORTS OF A FUNNEL CLOUD.

3:55-p.m.: 5 mi. N/NE of Prescott (Adams County)…HAIL REPORT OF 1.75 INCHES (Golf ball size)

3:42-p.m.: 1 mi. SE of Nodaway (Adams County)… 1 1/4″ hail (Quarter to ping-pong ball size)

3:40-p.m.: 1 mi. S. of Corning (Adams County)….MULTIPLE REPORTS OF BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN.

3:25-p.m.: 2 mi. S. of Walnut (Pott.County)….penny-size hail (3/4″)

3:18-p.m.: 6 mi. N. of Villisca (Montgomery County)…Funnel cloud reported.

3:17-p.m.: 4 mi. E/SE of Essex (Page County)…multiple reports of a funnel cloud.

3:16-p.m.: 1 mi. SE of Emerson…roof damage & a flipped trampoline.

3:15-p.m.: Quarter-size hail 7 mi. E. of Essex.

3:02-p.m.:  1 mi. NE of Emerson (Mills Co.)…Tornado observed by storm spotter.

3:01-p.m.: 1 mi. SE of Emerson (Mills Co.)…Powerlines down and outbuildings destroyed.

There were numerous reports of damage in central and eastern Iowa as the storms moved through and intensified.

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MARK D. CRAMPTON, 79, of Plattsburg, MO.

Obituaries

March 5th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

MARK D. CRAMPTON, 79, of Plattsburg, MO., died Thursday, March 3, 2022. A Memorial service for MARK CRAMPTON will be held at a later date. Meirhoffer Funeral Home/Crematory in St. Joseph, MO., has the arrangements.

Inurnment will be in the Exira Cemetery.

MARK CRAMPTON is survived by:

His wife – Judy Crampton.

His sons – Scott (Anne) Crampton, and Mitch (Jane) Crampton.

His sisters – Becky Alward, and Julie Pedersen.

3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and other relatives.

Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

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Conservation Report 03-05-2022

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

March 5th, 2022 by admin

Chris Parks and Cass/Adair County Conservation Officer Grant Gelly talk about all things outdoors. This week they discuss the transition in seasons, shed antler hunting, and a learn to hunt wild turkey opportunity.

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2021-22 All-West Central Activities Conference Girls Basketball Teams

Sports

March 5th, 2022 by admin

First Team
Payton Beckman, Panorama*
Laci Rishel, Panorama
Kaytlyn Mumm, DM Christian
Maren Miller, DM Christian
Cora Boyle, Earlham
Zoie Vaught, Van Meter*
Malorie McKinney, Pleasantville*
Madelyn Jaeger, West Central Valley*
*Unanimous
Coach of the Year:Kylee Boettcher, Panorama

Second Team
Jadyn Sellers, Panorama
Ashlyn Bakke, DM Christian
Lily Conry, Earlham
Finley Netten, Van Meter
Chaney Coppinger, Van Meter
Alaina Bunde, ACGC
Josie McCuddin, Interstate-35
Grace Deputy, Woodward-Granger

Honorable Mention
Van Meter: Shae Bernhardt, Maya Herman
Interstate-35: Kaitlyn Morris, Caroline Glenn
Earlham: Jenna Conry, Kara Hoheertz
Madrid: Ella Santi, Chloe Buck
ACGC: Saige O’Brien, Mersadez Richter
Panorama: Angel Poldberg, Tyme Boettcher
Ogden: Katelyn Ellis, Kaleigh Badker
Woodward-Granger: Darby Nixon
DM Christian: Blayne Ingram
Pleasantville: Adi Adreon, Rachel Harvey
West Central Valley: Isabella Munoz, Cathy Marlow

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2021-22 Rolling Valley Conference Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams

Sports

March 5th, 2022 by admin

First Team
Paige Klocke, Glidden-Ralston
Brynn Bass, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Nicole Sherer, Woodbine
Charlie Pryor, Woodbine
Mallory Behnken, CAM
Eva Steffensen, CAM
Macy Emgarten, Exira-EHK
Quinn Grubbs, Exira-EHK

Second Team
Tiela Janssen, Glidden-Ralston
Maclayn Houston, West Harrison
Breeley Clayburg, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Addison Erickson, Woodbine
Talia Burkhart, Boyer Valley
Leah Cooper, Boyer Valley
Carmyn Paup, Paton-Churdan
Mollie Rasmussen, Exira-EHK
Shay Burmeister, Exira-EHK

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Drake advances at MVC tourney with win over SIU

Sports

March 5th, 2022 by admin

The Drake Bulldogs are on to the Semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament following a 65-52 win over Southern Illinois on Friday night.

The Bulldogs led by two at half and outscored the Salukis 37-26 in the second half to advance. ShanQuan Hemphill dropped in 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Dogs. Roman Penn and Tucker DeVries both added 13 points.

Drake improved to 23-9 on the season and will play in the MVC Semifinals on Saturday. They will square off against Missouri State at 5:00 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Bears advanced with a 67-58 win over Valparaiso Friday.

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Iowa women advance to Big Ten Tourney Semis

Sports

March 5th, 2022 by admin

The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals with a 72-59 win over Northwestern on Friday night. The Hawkeyes outscored the Wildcats 25-16 in the third quarter to turn a one-point halftime advantage into 10.

Monika Czinano dropped in 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the Hawks. Caitlin Clark finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kate Martin added 15 points, 5 boards, and 6 assists.

Iowa improves to 22-7 on the season and will head to a Semifinal matchup with Nebraska on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. The Huskers advanced with a 76-73 win over Michigan on Friday night. We’ll have that game on KJAN with pregame at 4:45 p.m.

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Iowa State women head to West Virginia

Sports

March 5th, 2022 by admin

The Iowa State women need to win at West Virginia tomorrow night and get some help to grab a share of the Big 12 regular season title. The eighth ranked Cyclones are looking to bounce back from a blowout loss to fifth ranked Baylor in a first place showdown.

That’s ISU coach Bill Fennelly who says the Cyclones need a big effort to get the road win.

That’s a 6:00 p.m. tipoff tonight in Morgantown.

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Girls State Championship Basketball Schedule 03/05/2022

Sports

March 5th, 2022 by admin

Class 4A Championship
2:30 p.m. – Cedar Rapids Xavier (20-6) vs. Bishop Heelan (24-2)

Class 2A State Championship
4:45 p.m. – Dike-New Hartford (24-2) vs. Central Lyon (24-2)

Class 1A Championship
7:00 p.m. – MMCRU (26-1) vs. Bishop Garrigan (24-3)

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