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Boys Substate Soccer Scoreboard 05/23/2018

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May 23rd, 2018 by admin

Boys Substate Soccer play continued in all classes Wednesday.

Class 1A

Substate 1

Kuemper Catholic 3, Greene County 2

Substate 7

Des Moines Christian 10, Atlantic 0
AHSTW 5, Clarke 0

Substate 8

St. Albert 5, Tri-Center 0
Treynor 7, Riverside 0

Class 2A

Substate 1

Denison-Schleswig 2, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 1

Substate 8

Harlan 6, Glenwood 1
Perry 4, Winterset/Earlham 1 (@ Earlham)

Class 3A

Substate 7

Lewis Central 2, Des Moines East 1

Substate 8

Waukee 1, CB Abraham Lincoln 0

Atlantic softball opens with win over Missouri Valley

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May 23rd, 2018 by admin

The Atlantic softball team opened up the 2018 campaign with a home win over Missouri Valley on Wednesday Night 10-0 in 5 innings. Atlantic got the game started quickly with three runs in the bottom of the first. Alexis Handel homered in her first at-bat of the season, a two-run shot after Alyssa Derby got on base with a walk. Ally Anderson followed that homer with a base hit and that run eventually came across the plate on a throwing error. Atlantic would add one more in the third and four runs in the 4th to lead 8-0. Alexis then ended the game in the bottom of the 5th with a two-out triple that brought in 2 runs to hit the 10-run rule.

Ally Anderson had a great night in the circle for Atlantic with 7 strikeouts and no walks. She allowed just two hits to the Lady Reds. Ashlynn Cook took the loss for Missouri Valley allowing 6 earned runs on 9 hits. Cook had 7 strikeouts and 6 walks on the night.

Alexis Handel finished the night 3-4 with 5 RBI’s including the two-run homer. Alyssa Derby scored three runs after earning walks in each of her 4 plate appearances.

Atlantic will head to Red Oak for a doubleheader on Thursday night.

Atlantic School Board tables action on coaches/sponsor continuing contracts

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education held a Special Meeting Wednesday in the Middle School Media Center. During their brief session, the Board approved Superintendent Steve Barber’s recommendation for 2018-19 Administrator contracts, which calls for no increase to the total compensation amount received in 2017-18. That does not include an increase in IPERS contribution due to a rate increase starting July 1st, 2018. The IPERS increase amounts to $2,075.

They also approved his recommended 2018-19 Other Contracts, for which there is a 1.71% total package increase (Including IPERS and FICA). The agreement covers Central Office Staff, Technology Staff and all Directors, including the Business Manager. The amount ($12,842) represents the figure settled with the Employees Association.

When it came time to approve Superintendent Barber’s recommend 2018-19 Coaches/Sponsors Continuing Contracts, however, Board member Josh McLaren suggested the matter be tabled. McLaren said there is a potential personnel issue that could not be discussed in an open forum. The matter was tabled to a Closed Session to be held 7:30-a.m. Tuesday, May 29th.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board approved 15 Superintendent’s Contract recommendations for personnel. That includes the following:

  • Terry Hinzmann, Jedd Sherman and Karen Vogel, HS Summer School Teachers
  • Mallory Kirchhoff, HS Summer School Para
  • Sue Petersen, HS Voc Rehab Para
  • Rob Hansen, Volunteer Baseball Coach
  • Bryce Casey, 7th grade FB Coach/Summer Grounds
  • Pat Wiederien and Taylor Williams, CO HS Student Council Sponsors
  • Emily Mitchell, Volunteer Softball Coach
  • Montana Applegate, WA Extended School Year Teacher
  • Angela Behrens and Lori Namanny, 5-hour Summer Lunch Positions
  • Kimberly Denning, Link Center/6-12 Classroom
  • Jenny Madsen, MS Extended Year Program.

They also approved a Copier/printer lease with Access, that would replace all 26 copiers with new machines at the same lease cost, and save the District money in the price per printed color and black/white copies to the tune of about $30,000 the first year over the current year, where the District has been paying overage costs for excess printing. It would also extend the lease by three more years.

The Board also approved a contract with Camblin Mechanical to replace a heat pump at the High School, as part of the Summer Projects. The $11,183 cost would be paid for through the PPEL/SAVE Fund. And finally, the School Board agreed to dispose of a Suburban that is no longer safe to drive. They opted to sell the vehicle for scrap, rather than take bids.

1 dead 2 hurt in Harrison County crash Wed. morning

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An accident in Harrison County late Wednesday morning resulted in a woman’s death and injuries to another woman and a man. The Iowa State Patrol reports 74-year old Marie Carveth Bryan, of Mondamin, died in a crash between her SUV and a Chevy Trailblazer. The accident happened at around 11:15-a.m. about six-miles west of Missouri Valley.

Officials say Bryan’s 2014 Nissan Rogue was traveling north on Austin Avenue and attempting to pass two semi’s, at the same time a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer driven by 62-year old Deborah Anne Davey, of Modale, was traveling southbound on Austin Avenue. The SUV’s collided head-on in the southbound lane.

Both SUV’s came to rest on the west shoulder of the road. Marie Bryan died at the scene. Davey, and her passenger, 61-year old Scott Davey, of Modale, were injured and flown by Life Net helicopter to UNMC in Omaha. All of the crash victims were wearing their seat belts.

The accident remains under investigation.

Mom who left kids alone for European trip appealing sentence

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — A Johnston mother who was sentenced to two years’ probation for leaving her children home alone to travel to Europe is appealing.
The Des Moines Register reports that 31-year-old Erin Lee Macke filed an appeal on May 14. She could have faced eight years in prison after pleading to four counts of child endangerment.

Police were called to Macke’s home in September and found her kids — two 12-year-olds, a 7-year-old and a 6-year-old — had been left alone the day before. Police say Macke failed to make proper child care arrangements before leaving Sept. 20 for a 10-day vacation in Germany.

Last month, the father of Macke’s two youngest children was awarded custody of them. A court case over custody of Macke’s other children is pending.

Royals score 3 in 10th inning to down Cards 5-2

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May 23rd, 2018 by admin

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Drew Butera had a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Kansas City Royals earned a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

Butera’s RBIs were his first since May 2. Jon Jay followed with an RBI single as the Royals won their first series since taking three of four from Detroit May 3-6.

Salvador Perez hammered a first-pitch fastball by Cardinals starter Michael Wacha for his eighth home run of the season to lead off the second.

Royals starter Jakob Junis gave up two runs in five innings, while striking out seven.

Blaine Boyer (2-0) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win. Kelvin Herrera earned his 10th save with a perfect 10th.

Abraham Almonte scored on a sacrifice fly in the sixth to tie it 2-2.

Wacha retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced. He gave up two runs, one earned, in 6 2/3 innings.

Bud Norris (1-1) pitched a perfect ninth, but couldn’t record an out in the 10th, giving up back-to-back singles to Jorge Soler and Alex Gordon before compounding the issue by committing an error on Alcides Escobar’s sacrifice attempt to load the bases ahead of Butera.

Francisco Pena capped a two-run second inning with an RBI double, giving the Cardinals a 2-1 lead. Pena had a pair of hits after going 1-for-12 the previous three games.

 

UP NEXT

Cardinals: RHP John Gant (1-1, 4.67 ERA) gets the start in the opener of a three-game series Friday at Pittsburgh and RHP Joe Musgrove (2018 debut). Gant is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA in three appearances against the Pirates.

Venue change request in baby death trial being considered

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — A district court judge is considering a motion to move the trial for the father of a baby whose lifeless body was found in an infant swing. The Courier reports that Zackary Koehn’s trial on first-degree murder and child endangerment charges had been set for June, but Koehn’s attorney on Tuesday asked for a delay. Koehn has also asked for a change of venue.

On Tuesday, Judge Richard Stochl said he has had no luck in finding another courthouse where the trial could be held. He says he will continue to work with court administration to find another trial venue.

Authorities say the body of 4-month-old Sterling Koehn was infested with maggots when found Aug. 30 by police and medics in his parents’ Alta Vista apartment. The baby’s mother, Cheyanne Harris, has also pleaded not guilty to charges.

Cass County Sheriff’s report (5/23) – 2 accidents, 1 arrest

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday (today), said no injuries were reported following an accident at around 6-a.m. Sunday, on Marne Road. A 2005 Honda Element driven by 18-year old Izzy Belle Edmondson, of Walnut, was westbound on Marne Road when Edmondson fell asleep at the wheel. Her vehicle struck a mailbox and came to rest in the north ditch of the road. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,500. Edmondson was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

And, at around 11:20-a.m. Monday, a single-vehicle accident happened on Highway 6, near Lewis. Authorities say a 1987 Plymouth Colt driven by 60-year old Jerry Grandquist, of Atlantic, was westbound on the highway when the right front wheel came off the vehicle, causing Grandquist to lose control. The car entered the south ditch and came to rest in a farm field. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1,500.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said also, just before 3-a.m. today (Wednesday), deputies arrested 48-year old Kevin Boyd Canter, of Atlantic, on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Canter was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released on his own recognizance.

Harlan Police report (5/23)

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department reports one arrest, and several citations were issued.  On May 16th, 31-year old Linda Frances-Anna Hemminger, of Harlan, was cited driving under suspension, operating a vehicle without registration, and failure to prove security against liability. The citations were issued following a traffic stop at 6th and Baldwin, in Harlan.

On May 12th, 21-year old Cassie Kaylynn Swensen, of Harlan, was arrested on several outstanding Shelby County warrants. On May 22nd, 56-year old Melanie Marie Mogensen, of Harlan, was cited for driving while suspended, failure to prove security against liability, and failure to use child restraints. She was issued the citations following a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Chatburn Avenue.

And, on May 22nd, 48-year old Michael Allen Schuemann, of Harlan, was cited for Driving Under Suspension, following a traffic stop at 12th and Chatburn. Harlan Police said also, no injuries were reported following a single-vehicle accident May 16th on Exchange Street. Adam Nelson, of Irwin, was traveling southbound when he took the second corner too sharply. His 2012 Timpte trailer struck a utility pole on the west side of the road.

Man with protective orders against him arrested in Red Oak

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May 23rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police today (Wednesday), arrested a man with two valid protective orders against him, following an incident involving a female. Officers were called to a location on E. Valley Street at around 11:30-a.m., for a report of a man and woman verbally fighting. Upon arrival, officers say 58-year old Thomas Oscar Anderson, of Red Oak, and the woman protected by the order, in the garage area. Anderson was arrested for Violating a No Contact Order, and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where his bond was set at $300.