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Boys Cross Country Results from Thursday

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October 3rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

SHENANDOAH INVITATIONAL

1. Lewis Central (26 points) — 1. Kevin Coots (15:49.78), 2. Marshall Arkfeld (16:04.06), 5. Evan Lillie (16:42.60), 7. Jackson Cox (16:58.57), 13. Richard Selken (17:34.97)

2. Red Oak (116 points) — 6. Emmanuel Grass (16:54.79), 12. Hayden Heitbrink (17:34.30)

3. St. Albert (137 points) — 10. Parker Heisterkamp (17:16.06)

4. Abraham Lincoln (139 points)

5. Maryville (162 points) — 4. Bradley Deering (16:09.31)

6. Shenandoah (165 points) — 14. Luke Daoust (18:10.94)

7. Glenwood (166 points)

8. Clarinda (182 points) — 3. Kyle Wagoner (16:06.68)

9. Atlantic (208 points) – 25. Luke Irlmeier (18:37.31), 39.Vincent Meisinger (19:15.26), 52. Devon Fields (19:48.84)

10. Sidney (259 points)

11. Fremont-Mills (274 points)

12. Thomas Jefferson (311 points) — 8. Kaiden Hamilton (17:05.69)

13. East Atchison (323 points)

14. Bedford (358 points)

15. East Mills (381 points)

16. Essex (444 points)

Riverside (NTS) — 9. Dawson Henderson (17:07.58), 11. Brody Henderson (17:22.35)

North Nodaway (NTS) — 15. Owen Martin (18:15.32)

 

IKM-MANNING INVITATIONAL 

1. Woodbine (23 points) — 1. Gunner Wagner (17:17.93), 2. Aiden Summerfield (18:25.89), 5. Owen Wingert (18:45.81), 7. Evan Estrada (18:53.55), 8. Adam Barry (19:16.06), 9. Brody Cogdill (19:40.37), 12. Xander Johnson (19:56.91)

2. IKM-Manning (59 points) — 6. Isaac Blankman (18:53.22), 11. Nathanael Conner (19:51.44), 13. Kasche Huehn (19:58.83), 15. Abe Polzien (20:10.49)

3. Boyer Valley (84 points) — 3. Dane Gorham (18:32.45), 14. Cameron Flaherty (20:07.16)

4. Denison-Schleswig (101 points)

5. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton (108 points) — 4. Austin Rasmussen (18:37.54), 26. Carter Wiemann (22:28.03), 32. Ben Baggett (23:31.25), 36. Tim Reinhardt (24:23.40), 38. Josiah King (25:07.69)

2024 SIXTH Iowa High School Volleyball Rankings

Sports

October 3rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Class 5A
School
Record
LW
1
Ankeny Centennial
16-3
1
2
Pleasant Valley
21-2
2
3
Ankeny
26-4
3
4
Dowling Catholic
19-7
4
5
Indianola
21-3
6
6
Waukee Northwest
19-6
5
7
Cedar Falls
17-3
7
8
Waukee
10-12
8
9
Cedar Rapids Prairie
17-9
11
10
Iowa City High
14-8
9
11
Iowa City Liberty
10-15
10
12
West Des Moines Valley
9-14
12
13
Sioux City East
14-10
13
14
Linn-Mar
13-11
15
15
Ottumwa
17-4
NR
Dropped Out: Bettendorf (14)                                        
Class 4A
School
Record
LW
1
Cedar Rapids Xavier
20-1
1
2
Sioux City Bishop Heelan
28-2
2
3
North Scott
19-4
3
4
Clear Creek-Amana
24-4
4
5
Lewis Central
18-6
6
6
Pella
31-6
5
7
Glenwood
25-5
9
8
Marion
15-9
7
9
Carlisle
16-7
11
10
ADM
12-5
10
11
Norwalk
16-7
8
12
Sergeant Bluff-Luton
10-10
12
13
MOC-Floyd Valley
10-9
13
14
North Polk
12-11
NR
15
Grinnell
11-10
14
 
Dropped Out: Bondurant-Farrar (15)
 
Class 3A
School
Record
LW
1
Mount Vernon
26-3
       1
2
Western Christian
14-8
2
3
West Delaware
27-3
3
4
Dubuque Wahlert Catholic
17-4
4
5
Davenport Assumption
17-6
5
6
Sioux Center
20-2
6
7
Kuemper Catholic
27-2
7
8
Mid-Prairie
21-5
8
9
Cherokee
18-2
9
10
Wilton
22-3
10
11
Solon
16-10
11
12
Anamosa
25-5
14
13
Roland-Story
18-2
12
14
Clarinda
18-4
15
15
Nevada
21-6
NR
 
Dropped Out: West Liberty (13)
 
Class 2A
School
Record
LW
1
Denver
31-2
1
2
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
20-2
2
3
Beckman Catholic
22-3
3
4
Dike-New Hartford
15-11
4
5
South Hardin
18-3
4
6
Aplington-Parkersburg
22-5
7
7
Boyden-Hull
11-8
8
8
Iowa City Regina
12-8
9
9
Pella Christian
18-7
11
10
Hinton
11-4
5
11
Grundy Center
18-10
12
12
West Burlington
29-6
10
13
Sumner-Fredericksburg
15-12
13
14
Shenandoah
16-6
15
15
Jesup
22-9
NR
 
Dropped Out: Wapsie Valley (14)                                                                                                                     
 
Class 1A
School
Record
LW
1
Ankeny Christian
22-4
1
2
Riverside
20-1
3
3
Holy Trinity Catholic
18-3
4
4
St. Ansgar
21-6
2
5
BCLUW
16-5
7
6
Janesville
15-10
5
7
Don Bosco
9-8
8
8
North Tama
15-12
9
9
River Valley
20-2
6
10
Akron-Westfield
14-4
14
11
East Mills
21-7
11
12
Sidney
20-6
12
13
Fremont-Mills
14-6
10
14
Southwest Valley
20-3
NR
15
Gladbrook-Reinbeck
13-13
15
Dropped Out: Stanton 

Iowa State Picked Second in Preseason Poll, Crooks Garners Preseason Honors

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October 3rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

AMES, Iowa – Coming off a runner-up finish at the 2024 Big 12 Championships, Iowa State has been picked to finish second in the Big 12 for the 2024-25 season according to the poll of conference coaches. Coaches voted on the awards and poll and were not allowed to vote for their own team.

The Cyclones were picked as a close second behind preseason favorite Kansas State as the Wildcats edged out ISU by two points and one first-place vote. Iowa State and Kansas State are set to meet twice during the regular season with the first matchup to take place on January 30 in Manhattan.

After a stellar freshman campaign, sophomore Audi Crooks was a unanimous selection to the All-Big 12 Preseason team. Crooks averaged 19.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 58 percent from the floor to lead all NCAA Division I freshmen. Her efforts earned her AP All-America honorable mention, WBCA Regional Finalist recognition and a unanimous selection for First-Team All-Big 12 in 2024.

Full results of the preseason poll and list of awards can be found below.

2024-25 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
Kansas State (7), 211 points
Iowa State (6), 209 points
Baylor (2), 194 points
TCU, 185 points
West Virginia (1), 184 points
Utah, 149 points
Arizona, 136 points
Kansas, 128 points
Colorado, 113 points
Texas Tech, 84 points
Oklahoma State, 80 points
BYU, 59 points
Cincinnati, 56 points
UCF, 54 points
Arizona State, 51 points
Houston, 27 points
(first-place votes)

2024-25 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason All-Big 12 Team
Audi Crooks, Iowa State*
Ayoka Lee, Kansas State*
JJ Quinerly, West Virginia*
Sarah Andrews, Baylor
Aaronette Vonleh, Baylor
Katilin Peterson, UCF
S’Mya Nichols, Kansas
Serena Sundell, Kansas State
Hailey Van Lith, TCU
Gianna Kneepkens, Utah

2024-25 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year
Ayoka Lee, Kansas State

2024-25 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Co-Newcomers of the Year
Aaronette Vonleh, Baylor
Hailey Van Lith, TCU

2024-25 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Freshman of the Year
Tabitha Betson, Colorado

Creston not underestimating Atlantic football for Friday

Sports

October 3rd, 2024 by Asa Lucas

The 1-4 Creston Panthers are coming off a hard fought 43-42 victory over the Harlan Cyclones last week and gave little time to celebrate. It has not been an easy road for the Panthers so far into the 2024 season with losses to Winterset, Lewis Central, Ballard, and Carroll. One-year prior Creston made it all the way to the UNI-Dome with a record of 11-1 before falling to Bishop Heelan. Panthers head coach Brian Morrison knows with the number of seniors he graduated last year, that his younger squad would have some growing pains. Still, coach Morrsion credits the way his team has been learning to improve and the heart they’ve shown so far.

One athlete that has stood out for Creston with the way he carries the ball and motivates the offense is senior running back Weston Trapp. Through five games Trapp has 118 carries, 915 yards on the ground, and eight touchdowns. Trapp truly shone against Harlan last week with his 447 rushing yards and six touchdown performance. Coach Morrison acknowledged that Trapp’s tenacity has been crucial for the Panthers offense.

This Panther defense is a younger squad that has seen multiple underclassmen step up. Players like Tom Mikkelsen who has gathered four tackles for a loss and one and a half sacks on the year so far. Creston’s leading tackler is senior Lucas Travis with 41.5 tackles and six and a half tackles for a loss. This duo has created a spark for the Creston defense.

Up next for the Panthers is a tested 5-1 Atlantic squad who have been a run focused squad behind Tyson O’Brien’s 1049 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns from Gavin McLaren. Atlantic is coming off a 56-21 homecoming win against the Knoxville Panthers and coach Morrison knows Atlantic wants to control the line of scrimmage.

Creston’s focus for Friday is to limit turnovers and stay ahead of the sticks. Coach Morrison’s expectations for his team are to play clean football and eliminate unnecessary penalties. Coach Morrison knows this will give his team a better opportunity to keep the offense out on the field longer and control the time of possession.

KJAN and KJANTV will have the coverage for Friday’s contest with the pregame show starting at 6:30pm and kickoff is at 7:00pm.

Cedar Rapids developers make their case for a casino

News

October 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa)- Developers of a casino proposed for Cedar Rapids are making their presentation to state regulators today Thursday). The presentation was streamed by K-C-R-G T-V, and Suzanne Leckert, a consultant with Convergence Strategy Group says cellphone tracking data shows a need for a new casino.

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment is proposing spend 275 million dollars to develop a casino called Cedar Crossings on the river in Cedar Rapids. Leckert talked about the economic impact of the casino.

She told the Racing and Gaming Commission the new casino would generate 80 million new gaming dollars, and more taxes for the state.

Cedar Rapids has been denied a gambling license in the past after studies showed a casino there would take money from existing casinos. Leckert says their study shows that impact has been overstated at other casinos in the state and they believe that is the case here as well.

The I-R-G-C has hired firms to conduct its own market study of the gambling industry it will use in deciding on a license for Cedar Rapids. Regulators will visit the proposed Cedar Rapids site on November 20th review the proposal and make public comments. The I-R-G-C expects to make a decision on a gaming license at its meeting in February.

Work release escape of Lucas Walk

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October 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Corrections reports 41-year-old Lucas John Walk, who was convicted of Burglary 2nd Degree, Robbery 2nd Degree, Ongoing Criminal Conduct, and Habitual Offender (Property) in Pottawattamie County, failed to report back to the Council Bluffs Residential Correctional Facility as required on Tuesday, Oct. 1st.

Lucas John Walk (IDOC photo)

Walk is a 203-pound White male. He was admitted to the work release facility on July 10, 2024.

Persons with information on Walk’s whereabouts should contact local police.

Iowa historical fiction author delves into the state’s bootlegging history

News

October 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A retired English teacher and author from southwest Iowa is releasing her third book, this time focused on Iowa’s underground moon-shining industry during the days of prohibition a century ago. Ann Hanigan Kotz (COATS), a Denison native who now lives in Adel, says “Moonshine By Moonlight” is the product of many months of study about that era.

Hanigan Kotz will be delivering one of her library lectures in mid-October that will cover the federal government’s crackdown on alcohol and the rise and fall of bootlegging in the state.

There are many tales of Chicago mobsters who would send their henchmen to Iowa in order to secure shipments of illegal booze to bring back to Windy City speakeasies.

Ann Hanigan Kotz

In addition to research, Hanigan Kotz says she’s done extensive interviews on the topic.

Hannigan Kots will appear at the Kendall Young Library in Webster City on October 15th. The book goes on sale November 12th. Advance copies of “Moonshine By Moonlight” can be ordered through Amazon and by Bookpress Publishing.

Charles City Chicken Plant closes

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) -Pure Prairie Poultry (PPP) in Charles City is closing less than two years after they began operations. In a statement, George Piechel, one of the owners of the plant, said, “While we continue to explore options, including possible buyers for our operations, our efforts to restart the plant on a limited basis have proven unsuccessful. Without a viable operating plan, we are discontinuing operations at our Charles City production plant effective immediately.”

Plant employees were notified Wednesday afternoon their positions had been eliminated. Some 138 workers are out of jobs. P-P-P had sought to reorganize under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with liabilities between 100 million dollars and 500 million owed to between 200 and 999 creditors, including over 500-thousand dollars to the City of Charles City.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been granted an emergency court order to take immediate care, custody and control of approximately one-point-three million broiler chickens owned by Pure Prairie Poultry. The company notified state officials they were unable to purchase feed for the chickens on 14 Iowa farms the plant contracts with to grow broilers.

Shelby County Sheriff’s report (10/3/24)

News

October 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests that took place during the month of September. Most recently:
  • On Monday, September 30th, 37 year old Rosann Dawn Randall, of Harlan was arrested for Violation of No Contact Order. On that same date, 42-year-old Keith Andre Smith, of Harlan, was cited for the same alleged offense.
  • This past Sunday (September 29th), 35 year old Billie Jean Hazzard, of Harlan was arrested for OWI/1st offense.
  • Last Saturday, Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 39 year old Jason David Bangford, of Harlan, for Driving while license Denied or Suspended.
  • On September 27th: 31 year old Brian Daniel Green, of Harlan, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, and Driving while License Denied or Revoked; 30 year old Cherish Farata, of Harlan, was September 27th for Dommestic Abuse Assault – 1st Offense, and Interference with Official Acts.
  • Two arrests were made on September 26th. 39 year old Christopher Neal McQuire of Omaha was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail on an Active Shelby County Warrant. And 54 year old Brent Allan Sorensen, of Harlan, was arrested after a call for service. Sorensen was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

You can read about the other arrests, below:

60 year old Amy Jean Buboltz of Shelby was arrested September 24th following a traffic stop on M16. Buboltz was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon.
September 23rd, 31 year old Benjamin Louis Kroger of Harlan was arrested following a traffic stop. Kroger was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while License Denied or Revoked.
On September 22nd, 22 year old Jake Owen Hoch of Fort Worth Texas was arrested following a traffic stop on HWY 59. Hoch was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Prohibited Acts, and Speeding.
33 year old Michael John Tremayne of Harlan was arrested on September 16th, following a call for service. Tremayne was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Theft in the 1st degree.
September 15th, 24 year old Blaine Michael Barber of Harlan was arrested following a traffic stop on Chatburn Avenue. Barber was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Reckless Driving, Operating while Intoxicated-2nd offense, Driving while License Suspended, Failure to Maintain Control, and Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way.
On September 14th, 9/14/2024 32 year old Thomas Morgan Lathrop, of Omaha,. NE. was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail on an active Shelby County warrant. Lathrop was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail on an active Shelby County warrant.
Several arrests were made on September 12th. 44 year old Abigail Rae Lennon of Harlan was arrested after a call for service. Lennon was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st offense. 44 year old Traci Jo Andersen of Harlan was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 5. Andersen was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving under suspension, and Failure to provide Proof of Financial Liability. And 40 year old Daniel David Pauley of Defiance was arrested after a call for service. Pauley was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Burglary in the 3rd Degree.
September 11th, 18 year old Jordan Andrew Sell-Northington who was homeless was arrested after a call for service. Sell-Northington was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree.
On September 8th, 42 year old Richard Joseph Graeve, of Harlan was arrested after a call for service. Graeve was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Public Intoxication.
September 7th, 31 year old Courtney Lee Jones of Stuart was arrested following a traffic stop on 19th and Durant. Jones was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Marijuana 3rd offense, Possession of Methamphetamine 3rd offense, Possession of a drug Paraphernalia, and Interference with Official acts. And 38 year old Thomas Allen Doherty of Casey was arrested following a traffic stop on 19th and Durant. Doherty was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense, Possession of Methamphetamines 3rd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Barred, Keeping premises or vehicle for Controlled Substance, and Improper Rear Lamp.
September 4th, 39 year old Ryan Michael Carter of Irwin was arrested after a call for service. Carter was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st offense.
September 3rd, 22 year old Garrett Michael Tasler of Denison was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail on an active Shelby County Warrant. And 25 year old Layne Anikin Scheffler-Haakinson of Harlan was arrested after a call for service. Scheffler-Haakinson was transported to the Shelby County jail and charged with Public Intoxication.
And on September 1st, 33 year old Anthony Michael Bennett of Harlan was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail on an active Shelby County Warrant. Bennett was charged with Interference with Official acts, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd offense. On September 2nd, he was charged with Interference with Official Acts and on September 9th, Bennett was charged with assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, and Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree.
Criminal charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

PHYLLIS LEONA SCHNACKEL, 100, of Atlantic (Memorial svcs. 10/11/24)

Obituaries

October 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

PHYLLIS LEONA SCHNACKEL, 100, of Atlantic, died Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. A Memorial service for PHYLLIS SCHNACKEL will be held on Friday, October 11th, 2024, beginning at 11-a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will also be held Friday, from 10- until 11-a.m.; The Order of Eastern Star, Liberty Chapter Marne, will conduct an Eastern Star Service at 10:30-a.m.

A luncheon will follow the Memorial service, in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church.

Interment will occur following the luncheon at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock.