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2 non-injury accidents in Creston, Friday

News

February 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston investigated two, non-injury accidents that took place Friday (Feb. 16th). The first occurred at around 10:40-a.m., near the intersection of Sumner Street and New York Avenue. Officials say a 2002 Chevy Blazer driven by 81-year-old Joseph R. Kessler,of Creston, was stopped at a red light while westbound on New York Avenue. A 2012 Honda Civic driven by 23-year-old Sophia Alexandra Groumoutis, of Creston, was traveling west on New York Avenue.

According to the report, as the car was traveling downhill toward the stop light, it was traveling too fast for conditions, and slid into the rear bumper of the SUV, causing minor damage to both vehicles estimated at $3,000 altogether. Police noted wet/icy road conditions contributed to the collision. No citations were issued.

The second accident happened at around 2:45-p.m. Friday, in Creston. Authorities say a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by 33-year-old Samantha Jo Gile-Smith, of Creston, was traveling south in the 400 block of N. Cherry Street. An unoccupied  2013 Chrysler 200 was legally parked along the west curb facing south. Gile-Smith initially told officers her car struck the other vehicle when her steering locked-up, but she later admitted to having fallen asleep. She said her steering was fine, and that she had awakened after the collision.

Damage from the accident amounted to $7,000. Both vehicles were declared a total loss, and were towed from the scene. No citations were issued.

Two arrested on Theft charges in Creston

News

February 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department today (Sunday), said there were two arrests for Theft, and an OWI arrest. Friday afternoon (Feb. 16), Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Molly Nichole Bagby, of Corning, was arrested at the Creston Hy-Vee. She was charged with Theft in the 2nd Degree/General (over $1,500 under $10,000_. Bagby was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

And, 39-year-old Yarioska Rondoncama, of New York, was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC (Law Enforcement Center). Rondoncama was charged under a Union County Warrant for three counts of Theft in the 5th Degree. Rondoncama was also charged with OWI/1st offense, and Driving while revoked. He was taken to the Union County Jail where and held on a $2,900 cash or surety bond.

Early Saturday morning, 34-year-old Cody Reese Craig, of Greenfield, was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC for OWI/1st Offense. Craig was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

4 raptors die in bird sanctuary fire

News

February 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – The North Liberty and Solon Fire Departments responded to a fire at the Iowa Raptor Project around 4:24am on Friday.

Crews arrived to find a fire in four enclosures, which were a total loss. The four raptors in the enclosures were killed. Those include two red-tailed hawks, one Harris’s hawk, and one gyrfalcon. Officials say the remaining birds are being closely observed for any signs of distress.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a damage estimate is not yet available.

The Iowa Raptor Project and the Macbride Nature Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.

Neglected Dallas County horses are now available for adoption

News

February 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Three months after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa took in dozens of neglected horses from a property near Madrid, the animals are healed and available for adoption.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office removed 46 horses from a rural property in November 2023 and charged the owner, 78-year-old Linda Kay Kilbourne of Johnston, with livestock neglect. Once the ARL took the horses into their care, they said the animals were covered in lacerations and bite marks from the other horses and were suffering from undernourishment. Now, the ranch manager at the ARL’s Second Chance Ranch said the herd is healed and ready for new homes. In total, 31 of the 46 horses are in the ARL’s care, with 21 at the ranch facility. See all the horses available for adoption here.

The reason the ranch successfully helped the herd recover is because of recent changes at the facility. Over the past two years, the ARL updated the stalls, outdoor paddock area and hired more staff to help them handle more animals. While the new facilities are able to handle the large herd, it is at capacity. By the end of March, the ARL is expecting more horses to join when five of their mares give birth; emphasizing the importance of getting horses adopted now.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, Feb 18, 2024

Weather

February 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. Winds NW @ 5-10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 10.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. S/SE winds @ 10-20 becoming westerly in the afternoon.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. W/NW @ 5-10 becoming southerly in the afternoon.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday: Partly sunny & breezy, with a high near 53.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 34. The Low was 8. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 46 and the Low was 24. The Record High for Feb. 18th in Atlantic, was 67 in 2017. The Record Low was -25, in 1978. Sunrise today: 7:12. Sunset: 5:56.

ADM Tigers boys basketball team is eager to get their post season underway on Monday night against the Atlantic Trojans

Sports

February 18th, 2024 by admin

The ADM Boys basketball team has been having a good season so far. The Tigers will be hosting the Atlantic Trojans boys basketball team Monday night in Adel in the first round of Class 3A-Substate 8 bracket . The Tigers only have total of three losses on the season to go with their 18 wins. The Tigers also sit at atop of the Raccoon River Conference with 14 wins and loss. Their only loss in the conference is to the Winterset Huskies earlier this month.

The Tigers are led in scoring by Senior Adam Bryte and sophomore Hudson Lorensen who both average 16 points a game.

ADM Boys Basketball coach Trevor Mickelson had to say how his Tiger is doing so far this season.

Coach Mickelson also talked about how tough the Raccoon River Conference is a always a battle.

Up Next

The ADM Tigers will host the Atlantic Trojans Monday night in the first round of the Class 3A -Substate 8. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM. You can tune into that game on KJAN or online at kjan.com

 

 

State Wrestling Finals (2024)

Sports

February 17th, 2024 by Jim Field

106 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Liam Adlfinger (Wilton) 34-4 won by decision over Hayden Schwab (Don Bosco) 37-1 (Dec 9-8)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Klayten Perreault (Mount Vernon) 46-0 won by decision over Cael McCabe (Fairfield) 32-5 (Dec 7-1)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Nico DeSalvo (Southeast Polk) 38-1 won by major decision over Weston Porter (Lewis Central) 35-1 (MD 13-0)

113

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Gavin Landers (Denver) 46-0 won by major decision over Mason Shirk (Wilton) 49-2 (MD 12-0)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Brayden Bohnsack (Union, LaPorte City) 42-4 won by decision over Linden Phetxoumphone (Webster City) 36-2 (Dec 4-2)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Tyler Harper (Norwalk) 40-0 won by decision over Alexander Pierce (Iowa City, West) 35-2 (Dec 10-4)

120

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Rowdy Neighbor (Alburnett) 53-2 won by decision over Cael Morrow (Akron-Westfield) 38-3 (Dec 5-1)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Gage Spurgeon (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont) 38-1 won by decision over Ryan Bahnson (West Lyon) 37-4 (Dec 6-0)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Carter Pearson (Southeast Polk) 39-0 won by decision over Jake Knight (Bettendorf) 34-2 (Dec 1-0)

126 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Jesse Lewis (West Sioux, Hawarden) 46-0 won by major decision over Brock Morris (Cascade) 47-7 (MD 14-3)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Carson Doolittle (Webster City) 43-0 won in sudden victory – 1 over Jace Hedeman (Union, LaPorte City) 44-2 (SV-1 3-1)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Timothy Koester (Bettendorf) 44-1 won by decision over Koufax Christensen (Waukee Northwest) 33-2 (Dec 4-3)

132

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Dawson Youngblut (Don Bosco) 38-1 won by decision over Tanner Arjes (North Butler-Clarksville) 46-1 (Dec 4-2)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Kade Blume (Roland-Story) 40-0 won by decision over Kaiden Dietzenbach (Burlington Notre Dame) 30-2 (Dec 10-3)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Cale Seaton (Iowa City, City High) 34-1 won by decision over Jayce Luna (Bettendorf) 44-4 (Dec 3-2)

138 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Blake Allen (Underwood) 21-0 won by decision over Teague Smith (West Hancock, Britt) 51-3 (Dec 3-1)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Blake Fox (Osage) 50-1 won by decision over Jase Jaspers (Mount Vernon) 39-4 (Dec 3-1)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Koy Davidson (Fort Dodge) 42-2 won in sudden victory – 1 over Carter Freeman (Waukee Northwest) 37-2 (SV-1 6-1)

144

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Corbin Reisz (Logan-Magnolia) 47-0 won by decision over Boden White (Denver) 45-3 (Dec 4-2)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Anders Kittelson (Osage) 45-0 won by decision over Royce Butt (Central DeWitt) 20-4 (Dec 4-0)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Kane Naaktgeboren (Linn-Mar) 37-0 won by decision over JahKari Clark (Valley, West Des Moines) 34-3 (Dec 9-2)

150 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Keaton Moeller (Starmont) 46-1 won by decision over Danny Kinsella (Treynor) 39-5 (Dec 3-1)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Caleb Olson (Union, LaPorte City) 47-1 won by decision over Lucas Kral (Garner-Hayfield/Ventura) 47-3 (Dec 3-0)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Bas Diaz (Waverly-Shell Rock) 29-2 won by decision over Logan Trenary (Southeast Polk) 34-6 (Dec 5-3)

157 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Kyler Knaack (Don Bosco) 28-0 won by decision over Kellen Smith (West Hancock, Britt) 47-3 (Dec 3-2)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Tucker Stangel (Osage) 54-0 won by decision over Bo Koedam (Sergeant Bluff-Luton) 49-3 (Dec 2-1)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Kael Voinovich (Iowa City, City High) 41-1 won by major decision over Jaxon Miller (Carlisle) 36-3 (MD 12-3)

165 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Maddox Nelson (Underwood) 32-3 won by decision over John McGill (Colfax-Mingo) 43-2 (Dec 9-5)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Colin Young (Wahlert, Dubuque) 20-0 won by decision over Broedy Hendricks (Humboldt) 46-3 (Dec 6-2)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Jacob Helgeson (Johnston) 34-1 won by major decision over Gabe Carver (Urbandale) 33-3 (MD 12-3)

175 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Kaiden Knaack (Don Bosco) 33-4 won by decision over Jace Nelson-Brown (Emmetsburg) 38-5 (Dec 3-1)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Austin Scranton (Anamosa) 49-0 won by decision over Hesston Johnson (Roland-Story) 42-3 (Dec 6-4)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Damarion Ross (Fort Dodge) 42-4 won by decision over Asa Hemsted (Carlisle) 41-4 (Dec 2-1)

190 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – MaKade Bloker (North Butler-Clarksville) 40-0 won by decision over Louden Huisenga (WACO, Wayland) 37-1 (Dec 9-3)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Jarrett Roos (Sheldon/South O`Brien) 28-0 won by decision over Ben Bryant (North Polk) 35-7 (Dec 4-2)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Brent Slade (Southeast Polk) 35-2 won by decision over Danarii Mickel (Ames) 46-3 (Dec 6-5)

215 

  • 1-A 1st Place Match – Ashton Honnold (Nodaway Valley) 49-2 won in sudden victory – 1 over Brady Davis (Maquoketa Valley) 41-4 (SV-1 6-4)
  • 2-A 1st Place Match – Braden McShane (NH/TV) 43-1 won by decision over Gavin Bridgewater (South Tama County) 44-2 (Dec 5-4)
  • 3-A 1st Place Match – Dreshaun Ross (Fort Dodge) 47-0 won by fall over Holden Hansen (Southeast Polk) 31-4 (Fall 1:39)

 

LONNIE SULGROVE, 65, of Des Moines (formerly of Bridgewater) – Celebration of Life, 2/24/24

Obituaries

February 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

LONNIE SULGROVE, 65, of Des Moines (formerly of Bridgewater), died Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center. Celebration of Life services for LONNIE SULGROVE will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

A luncheon will follow the service, at the church.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, from 3-until 7-p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Garner Cemetery, south of Bridgewater. 

Memorials may be directed to the Lonnie Sulgrove Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

LONNIE SULGROVE is survived by:

His brother – Les (Linda) Sulgrove, of Des Moines.

Other relatives and friends.

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

Saturday State Wrestling Consolation Finals

Sports

February 17th, 2024 by Jim Field

106 

  • 1A 5th Place Match – Wesley Sadler (Lisbon) 39-11 won by fall over Crosby Yoder (Logan-Magnolia) 44-4 (Fall 5:03)

113

  • 2-A 7th Place Match – Jayce Curry (Sergeant Bluff-Luton) 44-8 won by fall over Lane Travis (Creston) 37-16 (Fall 0:55)

120

  • 2-A 3rd Place Match – Emmitt Newton (Davis County) 46-5 won by decision over Christian Ahrens (Creston) 39-6 (Dec 3-2)
  • 1-A 3rd Place MatchTegan Slaybaugh (AC/GC) 51-3 won by decision over Eli Becerra (Missouri Valley) 38-6 (Dec 5-0)

126 

  • 2-A 7th Place MatchAiden Smith (Atlantic) 50-3 won by fall over Tyce Clarken (Humboldt) 43-8 (Fall 3:29)

132

  • 1-A 5th Place Match – Ryan Groom (North Mahaska) 49-5 won by decision over Carson Thomsen (Underwood) 30-8 (Dec 15-10)
  • 2-A 3rd Place Match -Matt Beem (Glenwood) 39-1 won by decision over Aaron Boone (Washington) 46-3 (Dec 6-4)

144

  • 2-A 7th Place Match – Austin Evans (Creston) 45-8 won by fall over Jackson Kinnetz (Bishop Heelan Catholic) 34-10 (Fall 1:02)
  • 1-A 7th Place Match – Charlie Veit (East Sac County) 45-4 won by decision over Zane Mullenix (Pleasantville) 46-8 (Dec 8-2)

150 

  • 1-A 5th Place Match – Nate Wood (North Cedar, Stanwood) 27-9 won by medical forfeit over Jacob McGargill (Shenandoah) 46-5 (M. For.)

157

  • 1-A 5th Place Match – Kanen Decker (Wapsie Valley) 43-7 won by fall over Kayden Baxter (AHSTW) 32-7 (Fall 2:41)
  • 1-A 3rd Place Match – Shayden Washburn (Alburnett) 45-15 won by decision over Owen Laughlin (Shenandoah) 46-3 (Dec 6-4)

175 

  • 1-A 7th Place Match – Jayden Dickerson (Shenandoah) 45-5 won by major decision over Zach Robbins (Treynor) 37-7 (MD 14-0)

190 

  • 1-A 7th Place Match – Jacob Bishop (Hinton) 45-8 won by major decision over Tate Haffner (Southwest Valley) 43-7 (MD 11-0

215

  • 2-A 5th Place MatchMason Koehler (Glenwood) 43-8 won by decision over Henry Christensen (Ballard) 39-5 (Dec 5-0)

285

  • 3-A 7th Place MatchCarlos Andrade (Lewis Central) 16-8 won by fall over Dawson Rheingans (North Scott) 36-14 (Fall 1:43)
  • 2-A 5th Place MatchMax Chapman (Creston) 38-8 won by fall over Ethan Wood (Mount Vernon) 42-6 (Fall 0:28)
  • 1-A 5th Place Match – Aiden Salow (Maquoketa Valley) 42-5 won by fall over Payton Jacobe (AC/GC) 49-9 (Fall 4:25)

GymHawks Celebrate Senior Night

Sports

February 17th, 2024 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The 30th-ranked University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team fell short to No. 13 Ohio State, 196.075-197.125, Friday evening inside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena in its final home meet of the season.

The GymHawks celebrated the gymnastics careers of five seniors tonight: Ella Castellanos, Adeline Kenlin, Kendall Laplante, Aubrey Nick, and Allison Zuhlke. Five Hawkeyes secured spots in the top three on the night. Sophomores Karina Muñoz and Alyse Karenbauer each took a share of second place on floor, both hitting near-perfect routines. Muñoz tied for first overall on beam and junior Ilka Juk landed in third on the apparatus. Muñoz took second place in the all-around.

 

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH LARISSA LIBBY 

“I know who we are, and I refuse to believe that we can’t do this. So, we’re going to go back and keep plugging away, and I will do my best to figure out what I can do to help make what happens in practice happen in competition. As a total package, they are twice as good as what they put out here today. I’m never disappointed in them, I’m disappointed for them, because I know how hard they have been training and how bad they want to win. Our next step is to sort out our mistakes and figure out how to get stronger. There were thousands of fans here today and I am happy that our seniors got to see that for their last home meet.”

VAULT

The GymHawks posted a team score of 48.950 on vault. Sophomore Avery Chambers kicked off the evening earning a 9.750. Hanna Castillo recorded a 9.775, just off her season best. Reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Eva Volpe, stuck her vault performance with a 9.850, tying her career high score. In the anchor position, Muñoz landed a solid 9.825.

BARS

In the second rotation, the Hawkeyes recorded a team score of 48.800. Volpe and Muñoz each posted a 9.800, leading the apparatus for the GymHawks. Juk and sophomore Gianna Masella each registered a 9.750.

BEAM

The GymHawks recorded a team score of 48.925. Juk stuck her landing and registered a stellar 9.850. Senior Aubrey Nick performed for her last time in Carver-Hawkeye arena and made it count, posting a 9.825. Muñoz, ranked 26th in Big Ten Individual Rankings on beam, stuck a 9.900 in the anchor position to tie her season best. Muñoz tied for first place overall in the rotation.

FLOOR

Iowa secured the rotation win on the floor with a team score of 49.400. Karenbauer started the final rotation off strong, earning a near perfect score of 9.900 on her performance and bettering her career high score. Castillo continued the motivation, striking a 9.875. Volpe wrapped up her all-around night with a 9.875, surpassing her personal best. Muñoz ended the night with a bang posting another 9.900, besting her season high and matching her career best. Bailey Libby was a strong anchor, ringing in a 9.850.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will travel to University Park, Pennsylvania for the Big Five Meet hosted by Penn State on Feb. 24. Action inside of the of the White Building will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be streamed on B1G+ (subscription needed).