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IHSBCA All-Star Series this weekend

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August 2nd, 2017 by admin

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association is hosting their All-Star Series this weekend August 3rd-6th. Games will be played at Waukee, Johnston, and Ankeny with players staying in West Des Moines. The teams will play a round robin of games through Saturday, with a consolation and championship game played on Sunday. A number of other activities will be provided to the athletes through the weekend such as bowling and attending an Iowa Cubs game. Here is a look at the players and coaches that will be participating.

2017 IHSBCA All-Star Series Teams

August 3-6, 2017 @ Des Moines (Games played at Waukee, Johnston and Ankeny)

Small Schools West Squad:

Pitchers: Tyler Heineman – Sgt. Bluff-Luton, Spencer Hanson – Woodward-Granger, Kendrick Umphreys – Treynor, Brett Barnett – Martensdale St. Mary’s.
Catchers: Jordan Wendel – Alta-Aurelia, Quentin Sefrit – Bedford.
Infield: Devin Porter – Saydel, Dillon Sears – Harlan, Keaton King – West Harrison, Jacob Wesselmann – Remsen St. Mary’s, Brett Daley – Treynor.
Outfield: Kade Overton – ADM, Ryley McGregor – Sgt. Bluff-Luton, Isaac McAlister – Coon Rapids Bayard, Steve Lawrence – Gilbert. Utility: Austin Allard – Akron-Westfield.
Coaches: JR Gebhart (HC) – Saydel, Frank Sefrit – Bedford, Dan Wendel – Alta-Aurelia.

Small Schools East Squad:

Pitchers: Trenton Wallace – Dav. Assumption, Nathan Struve – Vinton-Shellsburg, Cameron Baumann – Fairfield, Colton Shipman – Forest City.
Catchers: Clay Emhoff – West Fork, Ryan Gorman – New Hampton.
Infield: Evan Reifert – Wilton, Cameron Hoeg – North Tama, Ben Fitzgerald – Newman Catholic, Austin Savary – Dub. Wahlert, Ross Randall – West Marshall.
Outfield: Bryce Simon – Cascade, Peyton Scott – Newman Catholic, Cael Lambe – Union, David Disney – West Marshall. Utility: Tate Hovden – North Fayette Valley.
Coaches: Dan Hovden (HC) – N. Fayette Valley, Kory Tuescher – Dub. Wahlert, Dan Kopriva – North Tama.

Large Schools West Squad:

Pitchers: Jack Dreyer – Johnston, Ben Probst – WDM Dowling, William Rodruck – WDM Valley, Cameron Cowan – Ankeny Centennial.
Catchers: Cade Maharry – DM Roosevelt, Brodrick Woods – Waukee.
Infield: Jake Gilbert – Ankeny Centennial, Blake Elam – CB Lincoln, Sam Olson – WDM Dowling, Beau Bosley – Sioux City East, Joel Stroman – Sioux City West.
Outfield: Dylan Voves – Mason City, Keaton Candor – LeMars, Calvin Smith – Waukee, Kameron Russell – DM North.
Utility: Brendon Figueroa – Lewis Central.
Coaches: Chris Miller (HC) –DM Roosevelt , Mark Roering – WDM Dowling, Brett Elam – Council Bluffs Lincoln.

Large Schools East Squad:

Pitchers: Austin Marchesani – Cedar Falls, Austin Shotts – Ottumwa, Dylan Gotto – Western Dubuque, Tyler Hillman – Pella.
Catchers: Brett McCleary – Iowa City High, Nick Hagen – Burlington.
Infield: Izaya Ono-Fullard – Iowa City West, Matt Berst – CR Kennedy, TJ Deardorff – Dubuque Senior, Sam Stonskas – North Scott, Rylan Lechner – Linn-Mar.
Outfield: Gregory Bennett – Western Dubuque, Joshua Stivers – Pleasant Valley, Adam Sacia – North Scott, Kirby Kerr – Linn-Mar. Utility: Kyle Cunningham – Clinton.
Coaches: Dan Hovden (HC) – North Fayette Valley, Kory Tuescher – Dubuque Wahlert, Dan Kopriva – North Tama.

Cass County Supervisors approve request for bids resolution

News

August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors held a very short meeting today (Wednesday), in Atlantic. Officials heard from Snyder and Associates’ Engineer Dave Sturm, with regard to the Elite Octane, LLC. Gray Water Transmission project. Sturm provided the Board with a Resolution authorizing the County to request bids for the installation of pipes and related components needed for the gray water line from the Atlantic Wastewater Treatment Plant to the ethanol plant.

Sturm said they have the plans and specifications mostly finished and are just waiting on their electrical sub-contractor to provide their schematics, which are expected by no later than Friday. Afterward, they plan on going to bid for the project, with taking bids on Aug. 22nd. Bids received will be considered during the Board’s meeting on August 23rd.

A Public Hearing will be held on the proposed project plans, specifications and form of contract August 23rd, as well. Sturm was asked about the engineering costs of the gray water project. He said the most recent estimate, was $700,000. A better estimate will be available for the board prior to taking bids.

Council Bluffs man cited into court on an assault charge

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports 63-year old Daniel Leroy Finck, of Council Bluffs, received a citation/summons to court, on a charge of Simple Assault. Deputy Adam Fields said in his report, that at around 3-p.m., he was notified of a possible, belated assault report to be taken at a residence in the 14,000 block of 230th Street. A short time later, he met with the reporting party and victim, a 38-year old man from Council Bluffs, who advised he was assaulted in the day and wanted to make a report. The victim and Finck were not previously acquainted.

2 arrested for Violation of No Contact Orders in Glenwood

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office says two people were arrested at around 2-a.m. today (Wednesday), for Violation of a No Contact Order. 29-year old Jared Lee Pomerenke, and 32-year old Robyn Leigh Salmons, both of Glenwood, were taken into custody near the intersection of Levi Road and Highway 34. They were being held in the Mills County Jail without bond.

Clarinda man arrested on drug charges Wed. morning

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Clarinda have arrested a man on drug charges. 57-year old Larry Michael Smith,  of Clarinda, was arrested at around 12-a.m. today (Wednesday), for delivery of a controlled substance, believed to be methamphetamine and for possession of drugs believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana.

Smith was being held in the Page County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. Investigative reports have been forwarded to Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review and consideration of the filing of formal charges.

The Clarinda Police Department was assisted in the investigation and arrest by the Page County Sheriff’s Department and Page County Sheriff’s Department K-9, Lucas.

BEATRICE WRIGHT, 92, of Panora (Visitation 8/10/17)

Obituaries

August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

BEATRICE WRIGHT, 92, of Panora, died July 27th, at the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center. A visitation for BEATRICE WRIGHT will be held Thursday, August 10th, from 2-until 4-p.m. at Lakeside Village, in Panora.  Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in O’Fallon, MO.

Burial of cremains will be in North Platte, NE., at a later date.

BEATRICE WRIGHT is survived by:

Her daughters – Nickie, of O’Fallon, MO.; Nancy (Leroy) Tinnean, of Panora.

grandchildren, step-grandchildren and extended family and friends

 

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 8/2/2017

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 8/2/2017

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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Afton man arrested for OWI in Creston

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop at around 1:35-a.m. today (Wednesday), in Creston, resulted in an arrest. 26-year old Peter Larsen III, of Afton, was arrested at the intersection of Taylor/Division Streets, on the charges of OWI 1st and Driving while Suspended. Larsen was being held in the Union County Jail on a $1000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 8/2/2017

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August 2nd, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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