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Cross Country State Qualifying Meets – Local Qualifiers

Sports

October 20th, 2023 by admin

Thursday afternoon local schools ran to try and compete for a spot at the State Cross Country meet coming up. The state meet in Fort Dodge is split over two days, with 4A and 1A racing on Friday, October 27, following by 2A and 3A races on Saturday, October 28. Scheduling between state qualifying and the state meet is to accommodate IGHSAU regional volleyball dates.

Class 1A AT MOUNT AYR: 

Boys Team State Qualifier: 2. St Albert 35

Boys State Individual Qualifiers: 1. Owen Wise, St. Albert (16:44.10); 2. Parker Heisterkamp, St. Albert(17:04.70); 6. Joey Mazzella, St. Albert (18:00.10); 9. Cody Dorscher, Griswold (18:13.10); 13. Carter Buttry, Sidney (18:30.60); 15. Tony Racine, Essex (18:35.00)

Girls State Team Qualifiers: 2. ASHTW 50

Girls State Individual Qualifiers: 3. Hannah Wilson, Fremont-Mills (20:53.80); 5. Michelle Wilson, Exira-EHK (20:56.20); 6. Ava Paulsen AHSTW (21:09.10); 7. Belle Lamp, AHSTW (21:11.30)

Class 1A AT PANORA

Boys State Team Qualifier: 1. AC/GC 26

Boys State Individual Qualifiers: 2. Andrew Mahaffey, AC/GC; 3. Gavin Sloss, AC/GC; 4. Dane Gorham, Boyer Valley (17:36.8); 5. Brennann Boden, Tri-Center (17:39.8); 7. Brody Henderson, Riverside (17:42.3); 8. Mason McCready, Riverside (17:48.8); 9. Noah Kading, AC/GC; 10. Dawson Henderson, Riverside (17:57.0)

Girls State Team Qualifier: 1.AC/GC 72; 2. Treynor 83

Girls State Individual Qualifiers: 5. Madison Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia (20:04.4); 6. Ava Campbell, AC/GC; 8. Carly Henderson, Riverside (20:54.8); 9. Allysen Johnsen, Logan-Magnolia (21:00.9)

 

Class 1A AT SPENCER

Boys State Team Qualifiers: 1. Woodbine 36

Boys State Individual Qualifiers: 1. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine (16:05.87); 3. Gunner Wagner, Woodbine (16:51.55); 7. Adam Barry, Woodbine (17;51.96); 10. Lane Sams, IKM-Manning (18:03.78)

Girls State Team Qualifier: 1. Woodbine 50

Girls Individual State Qualifiers: 3. Reagan Garrison, IKM-Manning (20:25.66);  5. Addison Murdock, Woodbine (20:57.20); 6. Adyson Lapel, Woodbine (21.06.51); 8. Taylor Beckendorf, IKM-Manning (21:13.76)

Class 2A AT PELLA CHRISTIAN

Boys State Individual Qualifiers: 3. Kyle Wagoner, Clarinda (16:23.92); 8. Emmanuel Grass, Red Oak (17:05.08); 13. Treyton Schaapherder, Clarinda (17:14.13)

Girls State Team Qualifier: 3. Clarinda

Girls State Individual Qualifiers: (Top 15): 2. Raenna Henke, Clarinda (19:20.99); 3. Hailey Egbert, Shenandoah (19:37.53); 15. Elaina, Clarinda (21:03.54)

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Guthrie Center Elementary Principal awarded ITAG Administrator of the Year

News

October 20th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – Adair/Casey-Guthrie Center School District Superintendent Josh Rasmussen reports and congratulates Mrs. Diane Flanery, Guthrie Center Elementary Principal, on her being named the Iowa Talented and Gifted (ITAG) Administrator of the year. Mrs. Flanery was born and raised in Bagley, Iowa. She earned her teaching license from Iowa State University in 1983 and began her education career teaching in the Nevada Community School District (1984-1994).

After moving back home to Guthrie County, she began working for Guthrie Center School as a first, and then sixth grade teacher (1996-2013). In 2011, she earned her administrator licensure from Iowa State and in 2013, became principal at Guthrie Center Elementary. Throughout her years as an educator, Mrs. Flanery has been a strong advocate for not just talented and gifted learners, but ALL learners, creating a positive learning environment to help all students grow and achieve their full potential.

Mrs. Diane Flanery

Diane and her husband, Dennis, live in Guthrie Center. They have three adult children and six grand dogs. After 37 years of service in public education, she will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

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Exira-EHK School Board meeting recap

News

October 20th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Elk Horn, Iowa) – Members of the Exira-Elk Horn/Kimballton School District’s Board of Education met in a regular session Tuesday evening. According to the meeting minutes provided by Business Manager & Board Secretary/Treasurer Mallory Meyer, the Board approved several action items on their agenda, including:

  • A request for allowable growth for LEP allowable costs of $2,540.88.
  • An agreement to establish a consortium to jointly administer and instructional program located in space within the boundaries of the Glenwood Community School District.
  • A District renovations contract with INVISION Architecture (for possible updates to the Elk Horn building, as well a secured entrance and updates to the Exira building). It essentially provides for cost estimates at this time.
  • The Exira-EHK Board also passed the First Reading of a Disciplinary Policy for students who make threats of violence or cause incidents of violence.
  • And, they approved the resignation of Associate Stacie Hansen, along with the hiring of Cody Parmley as Play Director and Jacki Piva as an Associate.

Superintendent Trevor Miller noted that there are four seats open on the School Board, and only three candidates running in the November 7th election. The board discussed what the next steps would be, if there is no write-in candidate, and if they will need to go through the steps of appointing someone to the board.

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Iowans are encouraged to take part in Operation Green Light, supporting veterans

News

October 20th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – As part of Veterans Day observances next month, Iowans are being asked to take part in what’s being called Operation Green Light as a show of support for those who’ve served our country in uniform. Katie Peterson, with the Hamilton County Veterans Affairs office in Webster City, says the effort is being organized by the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers and the National Association of Counties.  “They are collaborating together to raise awareness for challenges faced by veterans,” Peterson says, “and resources available at the county, state and federal levels that are there to assist veterans and their families.”

This will be the second annual Operation Green Light and it will be held November 5th through the 12th. Peterson says it’s easy to take part. “All you would have to do to show your support is shine a green light somewhere that’s visible from the street,” Peterson says, “that illuminates the area where you’re driving down the street that you’d be able to see that, just to show the veterans that are driving around that we are there to support them.”

For more information, contact your county V-A office. Veterans Day is November 11th.

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AC-GC School Board meeting recap: Fall Sports in the spotlight; Enrollment numbers released

News, Sports

October 20th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Adair, Iowa) – Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center School District Superintendent Josh Rasmussen says it’s been a busy Fall season so far, with regard to sports. He says they’ve had a lot of success both in the classroom and athletics.

The Elementary School Principal in the Guthrie Center District, Rasmussen says, also recently received an award from the Iowa Talented and Gifted Association.

During Wednesday evenings AC-GC School Board meeting, Rasmussen discussed the District’s enrollment numbers.

Having no staff resignations to act on, the Board proceeded to approve Contract Recommendations for persons coaching Junior High Sports.

The Board also approved a Special Education Contract with the Woodward-Granger School District. The next Annual, Organizational and Regular meetings of the AC-GC School Board takes place November 15th in Guthrie Center, on the heels of the Nov. 7th School Board election.

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FCA Washington, D-C Board Member Glen Smith discusses YBF program for first-time farmers

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 20th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board Member Glen Smith, of Atlantic, visited with KJAN Friday morning (Oct. 20), about the recently passed Young, Beginning and Small (YBF) Farmers and Ranchers program. Smith, who flew-in from his post at Washington, D-C last weekend, said the program is designed to assist young farmers in securing seed money to get into the business. Smith explained the FCA is the Federal financial regulator for the Farm Credit System.

The FCA has offices in every state in the country. There are 62 institutions and thousands of branch banks around the country, as well. Smith says Oct. 12th was National Farmer’s Day, which brought the average age of farmers nationally, is estimated to be 59.5-years. The next Ag Census in 2024 is expected to show that age is now closer to 60 or beyond. That’s become a real national concern for Ag Policy makers.

A Bipartisan effort led to funding for the YBF program, but it didn’t come quickly.

Glen R. Smith

Glen Smith says the final result was a strengthening of controls, and a review of the current programs.

The YBF program, he says, is designed to be customizable to the diverse agricultural industries across the country.

Lending for the program is made through local financial institutions, including branch offices in Harlan, Red Oak, Creston and Perry. The Federal Land Office in Atlantic was eliminated several years ago. The FCS system, he says is best poised to meet with young farmers and ranchers, help them deal with some of the challenges they face and in answering their questions.

The goal Smith says, is to make getting seed money for farm operations less intimidating, and foster better cooperation with the FSA and USDA. For more information contact your local Farm Credit institution.

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No. 8 Central City hosts Lansing Kee in 8-player Friday night

Sports

October 20th, 2023 by admin

Eighth ranked Central City hosts Lansing Kee Friday night in an opening round game in 8-player. Kee High coach Chad Winters says getting to the playoffs is an accomplishment in Iowa’s largest class of teams.

Winters says his team faces a difficult first round test.

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No. 1 Winfield-Mount Union hosts Belle Plaine in 8-player playoffs Friday night

Sports

October 20th, 2023 by admin

Top ranked Winfield-Mount Union opens the 8-Player playoffs at home on Friday mnight against Belle Plaine. Winfield-Mount Union senior star Cam Buffington has combined for more than 14 hundred yards of rushing and receiving and says as the top ranked team the Wolves know they have a target on their back.

Buffington says they are focused on tonight and not their long-term goal.

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No. 4 MFL-MarMac hosts Hudson in 1A playoffs Friday night

Sports

October 20th, 2023 by admin

In the class 1A playoffs fourth ranked MFL-MarMac is at home against Hudson. The Bulldogs won the title in a loaded district three and coach Dan Anderson says a tough regular season schedule has them ready.

Anderson says Hudson is a tough first round draw.

Hudson has been competitive against some quality foes.

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No. 8 Webster City hosts Humboldt in 3A Friday night

Sports

October 20th, 2023 by admin

An automatic playoff bid in at stake in Class 3A, District 2 as #8 Webster City hosts Humboldt at Lynx Field. The Lynx beat Algona 47-0 last week in a game where Webster City coach Bob Howard says the conditions were perfect for his team’s style.

Howard says the strength of this Humboldt team is in its skill position players.

Humboldt is coming off their own marquee with a 34-0 shutout over previously undefeated Clear Lake, a performance Coach Derrick Elman called gritty.

After a 2-2 start, the gelling of a young offensive line and the return of running back Lance Coon has brought success in district play.

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