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AHSTW Vikings Boys Golf Preview

Sports

March 29th, 2024 by admin

The AHSTW Vikings boy’s golf season is officially underway. The Vikings have 12 participants out and are coached by Aaron Allspach

Coach Allspach talked about how practicing has been going the first few weeks.

The team will look to rely on the senior’s leadership this season.

This will be coach Allspach’s first year coaching in the Western Iowa conference and he gave his thoughts on the Conference for the year.

Coach Allspach said his big expectation’s are to improve every time the team goes out and to get dialed in.

The Vikings first golf meet of the season will be Monday April 1st in a Western Iowa Conference regular season matchup, as they will take on the Underwood Eagles. That meet will start at 4:00 p.m

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Audubon Early Bird Relays (Girls Results)

Sports

March 28th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

100 Meters
1. Ainsley Roberts, Underwood, 13.50
2. Lucy Elsener, Tri-Center, 13.75
3.  Lauren Cook, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 13.86
4. Samantha Ineson, Harlan, 14.00
5.  Kylee Williamson, Cam, 14.03
6.  Tyrika Floyd, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 14.07
7.  Kaitlin Kozeal, Tri-Center, 14.08
8.  Claire Cook, Underwood, 14.14
100 Meter Hurdles
1. Zohie Payne, Tri-Center, 17.17

2.  Jaylee Schmitz, Harlan, 17.20
3. Grayson Partlow, AHSTW, 17.46
4. Mackenzie Parrott, MO Valley, 17.50
5.  Bailey Lillard, Cam, 17.62
6. Layla Meador, Tri-Center, 17.89
7.  Abby Czarnecki, Logan-Magnolia, 17.92
8. Hailey Ferris, MO Valley, 18.01

200 Meters
1. Jozie Payne, Tri-Center, 27.92
2. Oriah Meiners, Ikm-Manning, 29.03
3. Kylee Williamson, Cam, 29.46
4.  Taylee Hagen, Atlantic, 29.48
5. Layla Meador, Tri-Center, 29.53
6. Alikxa McGinn, Ikm-Manning, 29.64
7. Abigail Andersen, Atlantic, 29.78
8. Paige Putnam, Treynor, 29.81

400 Meters
1. Tess Casey, Tri-Center, 1:03.33
2. Isah VanArsdol, Tri-Center, 1:04.24
3. Kaycee Pittman, Greene County, 1:04.37
4. Nicole Middents, Atlantic, 1:05.86
5. Kinsley Ferguson, Underwood,1:07.06
6. Savannah Lansman, Greene County, 1:08.00
7. Laynie Gawley, Ikm-Manning, 1:09.00
8. Maddy Irwin, Underwood, 1:09.16
400 Meter Hurdles
1. Morgan Botos, Atlantic, 1:11.38
2. Quincey Schneckloth, Tri-Center, 1:13.47
3. Makenna Paulsen, Ahstw, 1:15.63
4. Mackenzie Parrott, MO Valley, 1:16.29
5. Abby Broeckelman, Harlan, 1:17.33
6. Taylor Beckendorf, Ikm-Manning, 1:18.16
7. Graycen Partlow, Ahstw, 1:18.32
8. Emma Miller, Treynor, 1:19.30
800 Meters
1. Claire Pellett, Atlantic, 2:27.68
2. Lindsey Sonderman, Harlan, 2:28.17
3. Isah VanArsdol, Tri-Center, 2:30.45
4. Tess Casey, Tri-Center, 2:34.48
5. Alyssa Kulesa, Treynor, 2:34.83
6. Ada Hansen, Cam, 2:35.08
7. Lilly Yochum, Treynor, 2:44.52
8. Addisyn Bandow, Ikm-Manning, 2:44.71

1500 Meters
1. Madeline Knispel, Treynor, 5:22.03
2. Madison Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia, 5:26.68
3.  Anne Miller, Treynor, 5:39.95
4. Allie Anderson, Harlan, 5:41.60
5. Haedyn Hall, Logan-Magnolia, 5:41.92
6. Raegan Garrison, Ikm-Manning, 5:42.16
7. Katrina Williams, Atlantic, 5:54.75
8. Ava Freund, Harlan, 6:02.14

 3000 Meters
1. Allie Anderson, Harlan, 12:17.69
2. Michelle Wilson, Audubon, 12:21.53
3. Ryleigh Thomas, Treynor, 12:47.85
4. Lilly Irwin, Underwood, 13:02.34
5. Rylie Knop, Ahstw, 13:33.35
6. Elsie Mausbach, Treynor, 14:08.19
7. Reese Chapman, Treynor, 14:14.32
8. Lauren Wingert, Harlan, 15:10.18
800 Sprint Medley Relay
1. Atlantic. 1:55.922
2. Treynor, 1:58.44
3. Harlan, 1:59.09
4. Ahstw, 2:01.31
5. Cam, 2:02.13
6. Tri-Center, 2:02.49
7. Ikm-Manning, 2:03.83
8. Greene County, 2:06.56

4×100 Meter Relay

1. Tri-Center, 53.79
2. Ahstw, 54.35
3. Treynor, 54.64
4. Underwood, 54.79
5. Atlantic, 55.76
6. Greene County, 55.86
7. Cam, 56.02
8. Logan-Magnolia, 56.56
4×200 Meter Relay
1. Treynor, 1:54.13
2. Harlan, 1:57.29
3. Underwood, 1:57.54
4. Atlantic, 1:57.60
5. IKM/Manning, 1:59.30
6. Audubon, 2:00.05
7. Missouri Valley, 2:00.95
8. Tri-Center, 2:02.57
Shuttle Hurdle Relay
1. Tri-Center, 1:10.11
2. Treynor, 1:12.03
3. Missouri Valley, 1:13.50
4. Logan-Magnolia, 1:13.55
5. CAM, 1:14.14
6. Harlan, 1:14.24
7. Underswood, 1:16.08
8. IKM/Manning, 1:17.80
4×400 Meter Relay
1. Atlantic, 4:27.27
2. Audubon, 4:33.49
3. Treynor, 4:34.59
4. Harlan, 4:39.84
5. Greene County, 4:40.29
6. Tri-Center, 4:43.66
7. Underwood, 4:46.95
8. AHSTW, 4:54.70
4×800 Meter Relay
1. Tri-Center, 10:20.53
2. Treynor, 10:42.06
3. Harlan, 10:44.95
4. IKM/Manning, 10:45.15
5. AHSTW, 11:07.01
6. Atlantic, 11:48.59
7. CAM, 12:20.79
8. Greene County, 12:39.88
Distance Medley Relay
1. Logan-Magnolia, 4:36.97
2. Treynor, 4:41.32
3. Audubon, 4:44.03
4. IKM/Manning, 4:51.39
5. AHSTW, 4:57.42
6. Tri-Center, 4:58.48
7. Harlan, 5:00.02
8. Underwood, 5:03.46
Discus
1. Jadyn Huisman, Treynor, 111-08
2. Maya Zappia, Missouri Valley, 105-00
3. Delaney Mathews, Treynor, 99-04
4. Nancy Bowman, Logan-Magnolia, 97-09
5. Emma Ewalt, 97-04
6. Addison Carroll, 92-09
7. Courtney Follman, CAM, 92-06
8. Olivia Olson, 88-02
Shot Put
1. Delaney Mathews, Treynor, 35-03.00
2. Daniele Madsen, 33-06.00
3. Breeley Clayburg, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 33-00.00
4. Nancy Bowman, Logan-Magnolia, 32-01.00
5. Harlee Fahn, Audubon, 31-10.00
6. Elyse Winchell, Treynor, 30-10.00
7. Maddy Mason, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 30-07.00
8. Caitlin Greiner, Tri-Center, 30-05.00
Long Jump
1. Jozie Payne, 16-00.50
2. Allie Houser, 14-10.00
3. Lila Wiederstein, 14-08-00
4. Tess Casey, Tri-Center, 14-05.00
5. Kinsley Ferguson, 14-05.00
6. Savannah Lansman, 14-02.00
7. Cassidy Cunningham, 13-11.00
8. Alikxa McGinn, IKM/Manning, 13-09.00
High Jump
1. Rylee Hemmingsen, Treynor, 4-10.00
2. Jaelynn Petersen, Audubon, 4-10.00
3. Zohie Payne, Tri-Center, 4-10.00
4. Calleigh Fitzpatrick, Greene County, 4-08.00
5. Taylor Beckendorf, IKM/Manning, 4-08.00
6. Payton Kokenge, Greene County, 4-06.00
7. Maria Kiger, Logan-Magnolia, 4-06.00
8. Lila Osterson, Greene County, 4-04.00

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Boys and Girls High School Soccer Results from Thursday

Sports

March 28th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Boys:
Underwood 7 Creston, 0
Treynor 3 Harlan, 0
Glenwood 2 Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 0
Sioux City, East 3 Denison-Schleswig, 2
Lewis Central 2 Indianola, 1
Girls
Harlan 9 Carroll, 0
Underwood 1 Glenwood, 0
North Polk 4 ADM, 2

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Cass County Mobile Food Pantry distribution set for April 10th

News

March 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Cass County’s next mobile food pantry distribution will be held on April 10, 2024. Atlantic’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution will be at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Massena’s Mobile Food Pantry will be on the East Side of Massena’s City Park. The mobile pantries are hosted by community partners across Cass County.

A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. Each car can take food for up to two households at a time. For any additional information or questions please contact Grace McAfee, Community Wellness Coordinator, at (712) 250-8170 or by email at mcage@casshealth.org.

Additional mobile food pantries have been scheduled for Atlantic, Anita, Griswold, and Massena. (See below for details)

Atlantic 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Cass County Fairgrounds (1000 Fair Ave. Atlantic, IA 50022)

2024 Dates: April 10, June 12, July 10, September 11, October 9

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Anita 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Anita Food Pantry (208 Chestnut St. Anita, IA 50020)

2024 Dates: May 15, August 14, October 16

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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Griswold 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Central Church of Christ (51 Harrison St. Griswold, IA 51535)

2024 Dates: May 4 and November 2

Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Massena 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: East Side of Massena’s City Park (500 5th St, Massena, IA 50853)

Dates: April 10, June 12, July 10, September 11, October 9

Time: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Mobile pantry dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For the latest information on mobile pantries in the county, visit https://foodbankheartland.org/food-resources/find-food/. For information on local food, farmers markets, and food access, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood.

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For third time, Reynolds deploys Iowa volunteers to Texas for border security

News

March 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds is sending a small group of Iowa law officers and dozens of Iowa National Guard soldiers to assist Texas authorities with border security. This is the third time Reynolds has deployed Iowans to Texas. On Monday, 110 Iowa National Guard soldiers will start a month-long tour of duty with the Texas Military Department.

This Sunday, eight state troopers and two Iowa Department of Public Safety sergeants will leave Iowa for a 28 day stint in Texas. Reynolds says Texas faces nothing short of an invasion with historic levels of illegal immigrants and the Iowans she’s sending south will be front line help for Texas.

Governor Reynolds held a news conference in Des Moines on Oct. 26, 2023 after second deployment of Iowa Guard soldiers to Texas. (RI photo)

All the people the governor’s deploying to Texas are volunteers. Reynolds says she plans to use pandemic relief money to cover the costs of travel, accommodations and other expenses for this third group of Iowans deploying to Texas.

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STEPHEN SIMON, 78 of HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (Viewing & Graveside Svcs. 4/4/24)

Obituaries

March 28th, 2024 by Lori Murphy

STEPHEN SIMON, 78 of Huntington Beach, CA  (formerly of Anita), died Monday, March 25, 2024, in Huntington Beach.   A viewing for STEPHEN SIMON will be held on Thursday, April 4th from Noon-until 2-p.m., at the Heritage-Dilday Funeral Home in Huntington Beach, followed by Military Graveside Services at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach, CA.

Memorial donations may be made to the Anita American Legion Post # 210, P.O. Box 143, Anita, Iowa 50020.

STEPHEN SIMON is survived by:

His brother: Rick Simon, of Anita.

His sisters: Janiece (Denny) Andersen, of Visalia, CA, and Betty McCann, of Wiota.

Grandson:  Zachary Simon of Lake Forest, CA.

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Drought conditions improve across state

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

March 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The recent snow and rains have helped push back some of the drought conditions in the state. D-N-R Hydrologist, Tim Hall, the rainfall has been good to see. “The statewide average over the last seven days, three times the normal rainfall for that seven day period. And for the month of March, we’re ahead of normal. And so those things are all reflected in the U-S Drought Monitor this week,” Hall says. Northeast Iowa remains the driest area of the state, but the picture is better than last week.

“Almost 20 percent of the state was designated as D-3 extreme drought. And now that’s down to 12 percent,” he says. Hall says it is good to see the dry weather turnaround in March. “Every month that goes by between March and April in May and June, the monthly precipitation averages go up. So that’s why it’s really critical when we get above normal rainfall in March, because March is a pretty wet month, and even more so for April and even more so for May,” Halls says. He says the past few years a promising start to spring didn’t pan out.

“We’ve seen really encouraging early spring and late winter rainfalls, but then the tap has been shut off. And we’ve missed out on April May and June rainfalls over the past few years,” he says. “So we’re really hoping that this will set a trend that will allow us to see above normal rainfall in April and then May and then June. And that’ll go a long ways toward getting some significant areas of drought wiped off the map here.”

The Drought Monitor shows the areas of the state not reporting any drought have gone from just more than two percent to now just under ten percent.

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Sleepy driver sideswipes a pickup in Creston

News

March 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A vehicle traveling east on Highway 25 in Creston, Thursday morning (March 28th), sideswiped an unoccupied 2022 Ford Fleet pickup truck, causing a total of $4,000 damage. The Creston Police Department says the accident happened at around 7:15-a.m.  No injuries were reported.

Officials say 26-year-old Michaela Tabitha Ann Gellerman, of Missouri Valley, was driving a 2004 GMC Yukon SUV, when she fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck the pickup, which was legally parked in the south lane facing east, with lights flashing, because the operator was working in the area at the time.

The SUV was in the north lane passing the pickup, when the accident occurred. No citations were issued.

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(Update 3/28/24) Montgomery County fertilizer spill killed more than 749,000 fish

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

RED OAK  – The fertilizer spill near Red Oak in Montgomery County earlier this month killed nearly all the fish in an almost 50-mile stretch of the East Nishnabotna River to the Missouri border.

On March 11, NEW Cooperative, Inc. in Red Oak notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of a release occurring on-site. Approximately 1,500 tons (265,000 gallons) of liquid nitrogen fertilizer (32% solution) discharged into a drainage ditch, then into the East Nishnabotna River. The release occurred due to an aboveground storage tank valve left open for the weekend.

Upon learning of the release, DNR staff from the Environmental Field Office worked with the NEW Cooperative staff to stop the release and began cleanup efforts. DNR Fisheries staff began investigating the impacts to the Nishnabotna River.

DNR Fisheries staff documented the fish kill occurring in all 49.8 miles of the East Nishnabotna and Nishnabotna Rivers downstream of the spill. The kill continued in Missouri’s portion of the Nishnabotna River and ended near the confluence with the Missouri River.

DNR Fisheries staff used methods outlined in American Fisheries Society, Special Publication 35, and 571 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 113 to evaluate the extent of the fish kill and estimate the number of dead fish. The rules and the use of the American Fisheries Society’s methodology are authorized by Iowa Code section 481A.151.

The fish kill count as of March 28th is below. Investigations of the release’s impact to other aquatic life are ongoing.

Species Number of Fish
Minnow Shiner Dace Chub 707,871
Suckers 1,542
Goldeye 201
Common Carp 9,255
Carpsucker 14,500
Buffalo 4
Sauger 199
Channel Catfish 7,681
Flathead Catfish 264
Green Sunfish 935
Silver Carp 67
Largemouth Bass 69
Grass Carp, diploid 6,654
Total 749,242

Cleanup efforts at the NEW Cooperative facility are ongoing. Contaminated soils continue to be removed from the facility and from around a levee west of the facility. The contaminated soils will be land applied at approved locations, at agronomic rates consistent with Iowa law. Additionally, NEW Cooperative is pumping water from the east side of the levee. The pumped water will be stored in on-site holding tanks until land application can occur. A third-party consultant is collecting samples of the water-fertilizer mixture to determine accurate land application rates.

Per Iowa Code section 455B.186, a pollutant cannot be discharged into a river without a permit. DNR field staff are working with the DNR’s Legal Services Bureau to determine next steps with regards to enforcement action and restitution for lost aquatic life. The DNR will continue to monitor cleanup efforts.

Field test results indicate ammonia levels are declining in the river. The DNR continues to advise people to avoid recreating on the river and collecting and/or eating dead fish found on or near the river.

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Deede, Welker Named USA Wrestling Wrestler of the Year Finalists

Sports

March 28th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa women’s wrestlers Marylnne Deede and Kylie Welker have been named finalist for the USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year award, the organization announced on Thursday afternoon.

2024 will be the second year that this award is presented, and it is the top award in women’s collegiate wrestling.

Deede, a senior finished the 2023-24 season as the NCWWC National Champion at 155 lbs. The Springville, Utah, native had a 14-0 record in her first season with the Hawkeyes including six pins and five technical falls. Deede finished her collegiate career with an 86-19 record and is a five-time all-American and a two time national champion.

Welker, a sophomore had a 23-1 record in the inaugural season for the Hawkeyes. She is the 2024 NCWWC National Champion at 170 lbs. The Franksville, Wisconsin, native had 16 tech. falls and six pins in the 2023-24 season.

Both Deede and Welker were a key part of the Hawkeyes’ National Dual and NCWWC National Championship team titles. Both will represent Iowa in the 2024 Olympic team trials at Penn State in April.

The award will be selected by a vote from three major constituent groups: wrestling journalists, women’s college head coaches and the fans. Each of these groups will account for one-third of the vote. Fan voting opens today and runs through 9 a.m. CT on Wednesday, April 3, at https://usawrestlingevents.com/wcwoty. The winner of 2024 USA Wrestling’s Women’s College Wrestler of the Year will again be announced on FloWrestling on Thursday, April 4 at 11 a.m. CT.

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