LaVon Eblen visits with Historian Kathy Wilson about a program at the Heritage House.
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LaVon Eblen visits with Historian Kathy Wilson about a program at the Heritage House.
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The AHSTW girls cross country took the top four spots and and won the Coon Rapids-Bayard Meet on Monday night. The AC/GC boys took the team title in that race.
The Individual titles were won by Ryann Portch of AHSTW in the girls race and Underwood’s Bryce Patten won the boys race.
Girls Team Scores
Girls Individual Top 5
Boys Team Scores
Boys Individual Top 5
Full results HERE.
The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular session 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in the High School Media Center. On their agenda is the approval of General Education and Special Education Contracts, approval of resignation for Jennifer Renz, Secretary to the Finance Director & HR Specialist, approval of contract recommendations or Letters of Assignment for 17 individuals, and a Facilities Project Liaison position for Bob Sweeney.
Superintendent Steve Barber is recommending Sweeney to begin serving in the position starting with the Athletic Facilities construction bid opening set for September 26th. The position will pay $22.50 per hour, for a total estimated salary of $20,000. The Board and Facilities Committee have been talking over the past few months about the need to have someone provide oversight and communication between the key players in the project. Barber says Sweeney “brings a wealth of knowledge of our facilities, high school athletics, and current plans of our project.” He added that “His detailed organization and communication skills along with his passion for Atlantic and Atlantic Community Schools provide the skills and characteristics we are looking for in this position.”
In other business, the Atlantic School Board will discuss the Facilities Project, following an update, and discuss a plan for the disposal of obsolete equipment, including a 2003 International School Bus that needs significant repairs in order to operate efficiently, and a 2006 Ford Taurus that is unsafe to operate. The Board is expected to act on selling both for scrap metal.
A reminder also, Sept. 19th is the last day to file nomination papers with the school district secretary, in advance of the Nov. 5th School/City elections.
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 25-year-old suspected of shooting to death a Burlington man. Des Moines County Jail records say Diavontae Davis remained in custody Tuesday. Burlington police say he’s charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the slaying of 28-year-old Reynaldo “Rey” Villarreal.
Officers were sent early Sunday morning to check a report about several gunshots. They found the man later identified as Villarreal suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say he died later at a hospital.
AMES, IOWA – In an on-going effort to build future leadership for both the Iowa cattle industry and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, ICA is taking applications for the 2020 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. The application deadline is November 1, 2019 and can be downloaded from the ICA website, www.iacattlemen.org. Matt Deppe, CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, says “With all of the issues facing agriculture today, it’s more important than ever that we equip young cattlemen and women with the knowledge and skills needed to lead our industry into the future. The Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program will help participants better understand the industry and work towards solutions to the problems their generation will face.”
Those selected for the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) will meet six times in the coming year on January 8-9, 2020, February 18-19, 2020, May 28-29, 2020, August 6-7, 2020, November 5-6, 2020 and December 3-4, 2020. They will tour beef production facilities, learn about trending cattle issues, enhance their leadership and communication skills, and play an active role in the legislative process. The program is free to all participants.
The application for YCLP asks potential participants to explain why they are interested in participating in the program, as well as explaining their goals and giving their vision for the future of the cattle industry. Preference will be given to current ICA members. If you have questions about the program, or would like an application mailed to you, contact Adair Lents at adair@iacattlemen.org, or call 515-296-2266.
YCLP is sponsored by ICA with funding provided by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation and members of the ICA President’s Council.
Sheriff’s Officials in Pottawattamie County report a woman from Shenandoah who is in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant Monday, for being a Fugitive from Justice. 44-year old April Marie Montello-Roberts was presented with the warrant out of Douglas County, NE., and then returned to Corrections Staff. And, 32-year old Joshua Robert Rau, who was also being held in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant charging him with Felony Ongoing Criminal Conduct ($25,000 bond) and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree ($5,000 bond).
Rau was being held in the jail on numerous other Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Theft charges.
ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa – Sept. 10, 2019 – Today (Tuesday), the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,500,000 for four State Recreational Trails Program projects. The State Recreational Trails Program was created in 1988 with the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized trail users. This funding is available to cities, counties, state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program.
Among the projects approved for funding is the Raccoon River Valley Trail to High Trestle Trail Connector – Phase II Construction Project (Dallas County Conservation Board), in the amount of $ 392,610.
More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Western Iowa Conference
(3-1) Treynor 18-25-25-25, Logan-Magnolia 25-20-21-22
Rolling Valley Conference
(3-0) Boyer Valley 25-25-25, CAM 7-18-9
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference named UNI freshman quarterback Will McElvain the Newcomer of the Week after leading UNI to 34 straight points en route to a 34-14 win over Southern Utah Saturday in Cedar Falls.
McElvain went 17-of-25 for 262 yards and three touchdowns to lead UNI to the win. He was 14-of-20 for 234 yards and three TDs before the half when the Panthers took their foot off the gas pedal.
He completed six of his first eight passes and threw three touchdowns to three different receivers while not throwing an interception.
He also ran for 23 yards on eight carries. He was on the passing end of Deion McShane’s circus catch and play that ended up the No. 6 play on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Saturday night.
With two games under his belt, he is 42-67 for 490 yards and four touchdowns.
It is the first player of the week honor for McElvain and the second honor of the year for the Panthers. Freshman kicker Matthew Cook was named the National Special Teams Player of the Week after his 4-4 performance against Iowa State in week one.