- 26‐year‐old Alec R. Jones of Fort Dodge: Murder in the First Degree (A Felony)
- 21‐year‐old Nathan T. Jones of Fort Dodge: Aiding and Abetting Murder in the First Degree (A Felony)
Pottawattamie County, Iowa– On April 26 th , Pottawattamie County experienced severe weather, with confirmed
tornado activity in several areas. Affected areas include western portions of Council Bluffs, northeast of Crescent, east
of McClelland, southwest of Treynor, and the city of Minden.
The City of Minden has declared a state of emergency. Pottawattamie County has declared a state of emergency, and
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Pottawattamie County.
At the time of this release, four storm-related injuries have been reported. Three individuals were treated and
released, while one remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Preliminary information indicates varying degrees of damage to approximately 120 homes and businesses in Pottawattamie County. American Red Cross established two shelters in the county that were not needed as displaced residents were able to arrange overnight accommodations.
The most concentrated damage from these weather events occurred in Minden. Gas and power utilities services have
been disrupted, and access to the city of Minden has been closed to outside traffic. A curfew has been issued for the
city of Minden between 10:00PM and 6:00AM and will remain in effect until further notice.
Beginning at 8:00AM on April 27 th , impacted residents seeking a return to Minden will be allowed admission. The
check-in location for admission will be at the Minden United Church of Christ at 106 Lincoln Street. Due to the
hazardous conditions, only residents of Minden will be granted access at this time. Officials are not currently seeking
outside volunteer assistance but will announce those opportunities in the coming days.
Ongoing disaster information can be found on Emergency Management Agency website at https://pcema-ia.org.
Community-specific information for Minden can be found on the City of Minden Facebook page, as well as the Tri-
Center Community School District Facebook page.
Damage to residential and business properties should be reported at the Emergency Management Agency website.
The Atlantic Trojans boys tennis team is coming off a 7-2 Hawkeye 10 Conference regular season win over Red Oak on Thursday. The Trojans are currently 9-6 overall record and 8-5 conference record in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.
The Trojan boys tennis team has been playing well now three-fourths of the way through the season.
Coach McDermott commented on his top performers for the season.
The Trojans got a third place finish at the Atlantic invite.
The Trojans team has made strides throughout the year but coach McDermott wants to see the athletes improve rest of the year.
The Trojans boys next tennis matches will be at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament (today) Monday April 29th in Atlantic. That Tournament will start at 9:30 a.m.
LINCOLN, Nebraska — The University of Iowa baseball team was defeated, 7-4, by Nebraska on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.
The Hawkeyes jumped out to an early lead plating three runs in the first inning. Nebraska responded by loading the bases in the third, but Iowa held them to one run.
“We did a good job of getting traffic early,” said head coach Rick Heller. “We got Sear’s pitch count up and got him out of the game in the fifth inning. We felt pretty good about things.”
The Hawkeyes plated a run in the fourth after three singles to extend their lead to 4-1. A Husker three-run home run in the fifth drew the game level, and it was all Nebraska the rest of the way.
Marcus Morgan started on the bump for Iowa. He threw 4 2/3 innings and allowed four runs on five hits, he struck out four and walked three.
“Marcus Morgan having to step up and bump up a day was good early,” said Heller. “He worked out of the jam in the third when he gave up one. But unfortunately, he couldn’t get out of the fifth. Gave up the two-out, three-run homer to tie the game and after that our offense didn’t do much.”
Anthony Watts entered in relief and threw 2 1/3 innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks, he struck out four.
Ben DeTaeye threw 2/3 of an inning and allowed a run, before Zach Voelker got the final out of the inning.
Three Hawkeyes had two hits in the contest: Andy Nelson, Sam Petersen, and Kyle Huckstorf. Raider Tello had an RBI triple and he and Davis Cop joined Petersen and Huckstorf as Hawks with an RBI.
“Just disappointing,” said Heller. “I mean, the effort was there, the energy was good. We played hard, but we made a couple errors. One was costly. We just didn’t play well enough to win and we still had too many free bases. We had three walks in the eighth inning of a tight ball game, that just can’t happen, I don’t think Nebraska had a free base after the fifth inning and that’s how it has to be done if you’re going to win.”
Nebraska had four two-out RBIs compared to Iowa’s one. The Huskers hit .400 with runners in scoring position compared to the Hawkeyes .267.
AUSTIN, Texas – In Friday’s penultimate Big 12 series-opener, Iowa State (18-26, 5-14 Big 12) fell to No. 1-ranked Texas (40-6, 18-4 Big 12) by a score of 5-2 at Red & Charline McCombs Field.
Top-ranked Texas took a 5-0 lead into the fifth inning and Iowa State threatened to come back in the sixth, scoring two and loading the bases, but Texas escaped the jam and was able to earn the series-opening win.
Four Cyclones collected hits on the evening, as Milaysia Ochoa, Angelina Allen, Carli Spelhaug and Camille Marin had hits. Both Allen and Spelhaug had RBI doubles while Tatum Johnson had two walks on the night.
Jaiden Ralston (4-7) got the start in the circle for the Cyclones. She went 4.1 innings and allowed just one run on three hits, walking a lone Longhorn. Lauren Schurman pitched in middle relief, allowing four runs on five hits.
Texas’s Katie Stewart had a three-hit night, driving in three runs to lead both teams. Five more Longhorns collected solo hits on the night, as they outhit the Cyclones 8-4 on the evening.
Teagan Kavan (14-2) went six innings for the Longhorns, collecting eight strikeouts and limiting ISU to just two runs. Mac Morgan (3) picked up the save for Texas and helped UT clinch the win.
Friday Notes
Home Runs
Iowa State: N/A
Texas: Mia Scott (5), Katie Stewart (8)
WP – Teagan Kavan (14-2): 6.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, 8 strikeouts
SV – Mac Morgan (3): 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
LP – Jaiden Ralston (4-7): 4.1 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 0 strikeouts
On Deck
The Cyclones and Longhorns will meet tomorrow in the second day of action of the weekend series. Tomorrow’s game is set to start at 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Longhorn Network.
Iowa All-American Cooper DeJean is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. DeJean was taken in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Eagles with the 40th pick.
DeJean is known for his versatility, He may be looked at as a corner, slot corner and safety with the Eagles. He was also one of the nation’s top punt returners before getting injured late in the season.
DeJean does not care where he ends up playing on defense.
DeJean says playing a variety of roles at Iowa prepared him for the NFL.
DeJean says playing in the Big Ten was also a benefit.
Boys 400 Meter Dash
6. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr (48.43)
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Finals
4. Brady Wallace, Treynor (14.52)
6. Hunter Wauhob, Bishop Heelan (14.86)
Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals
3. Elliana Harris, Sioux City East (12.16)
Boys 800 Meter Run
14. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr (1:58.71)
Boys High Jump
6. Wanding Hosnyang, LeMars (6-03.00)
6. Jaron Bleeker, Bishop Heelan (6-03.00)
Girls 4×200 Meter Relay
4. Sioux City East: Alex Flattery, Elliana Harris, Mia Rice, Grace Erick (1:43.87)
13. Glenwood: Zoie Carda, Brooklyn Schultz, Allison Koontz, Danika Arnold (1:44.87)
14. LeMars: Aubree Leusink, Stella Hector, Madi Huls, Sienna Kass (1:45.19)
Boys 4×200 Meter Relay
2. Harlan: Lukas Francis, Matthew Sorfonden, Brehden Eggerss, Cade Sears (1:27.52)
17. Sioux City East: Fitzy Grant, Louden Grimsley, JJ Ghosh, Christopher Ford (1:30:54)
400 Meter Wheelchair
2. Eli Johnson, Bedford (1:05.92)
5. Titus Steng, Shenandoah (1:24.37)
Boys Shot Put
7. Max Tiarks, Underwood (52-07.75)
16. Morgan Cooley, East Union (48-10.50)
Girls Long Jump
10. Paycee Holmes, Hamburg (16-03.50)
Girls Sprint Medley Relay
11. Sioux City East: Shamya Grant, Grace Erick, Elliana Harris, Alex Flattery (1:51.12)
Boys 100 Meter Dash Prelims
10. Cade Sears, Harlan (11.20)
14. Louden Grimsley, Sioux City East (11.28)
15. Brody Cullin, Shenandoah (11.31)
24. William Anderson, Logan-Magnolia (11.56)
27. Zach Thornburg, East Mills (11.62)
30. Sean Schaefer, Bishop Heelan (11.72)
Girls 100 Meter Dash Prelims
1q. Elliana Harris, Sioux City East (12.40)
12. Leksi Gannon, Murray (12.82)
25. Jerzee Knight, Clarinda (13.06)
Boys 110 Meter Hurdle Prelims
3q. Brady Wallace, Treynor (14.51)
5q. Hunter Wauhob, Bishop Heelan (14.71)
11. Jack Follmann, CAM (14.88)
18. Gabe Funk, Lenox (15.27)
20. Peyton Cook, Griswold (15.29)
21. Mason Boothby, Underwood (15.30)
(Omaha, NE & Des Moines, IA) – Severe storms that fired-up in Nebraska Friday afternoon, moved northeast into Iowa, while a second batch of storms formed in southwest Iowa and moved east/northeast. Those storms packed tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, heavy rain and large hail. Thousands of people were left without power, and there were many injured in Nebraska.
KETV in Omaha reported late Friday night, that a tornado developed right over downtown Omaha and damaged the general aviation at Eppley Airfield. The airport has since reopened. A tornado has been confirmed over Crescent, Iowa, about 10 miles northeast of Omaha. Minden, Iowa, was hit with a confirmed tornado, with multiple structures damaged or destroyed.
Homes and some businesses in Creston, Iowa, which was hit by a twister 12-years ago, sustained damage Friday evening, as well. Preliminary storm data compiled at the National Weather Service Offices in Valley, NE. and Johnston, Iowa, show there were AT LEAST 35 reports of tornadic activity.
Just before 4 p.m., Friday, a strong tornado ripped through the northwest corridor of Omaha, flattening homes in Elkhorn (NE) and causing significant damage. Separate tornadoes impacted the Nebraska towns of Bennington, Waterloo, and Blair, among others. The American Red Cross has established an emergency shelter for displaced residents.
Most notably, in Iowa:
Hail reports were extensive as well, most notably:
Storm damage assessment crews were expected to be out and about this weekend. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Friday night, issued a Disaster Proclamation for Pottawattamie County, to help residents rebuild after the storm.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. The governor’s proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action association or visit iowacommunityaction.org.
You can find a copy of the proclamation here.