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Football Friday Night Schedule – Week 5

Sports

September 22nd, 2023 by Jim Field

Local HS Football Friday Night Schedule – Friday, September 22, 2023

CLASS 8-MAN, DISTRICT 10 

  • CAM (4-0, 2-0) at Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton (2-2, 2-0)
  • Stanton-Essex (1-3, 1-2) at Griswold (0-4, 0-3)
  • Fremont-Mills (2-2, 2-0) at East Mills (1-3, 0-3)

CLASS 8-MAN, DISTRICT 9

  • Audubon (3-1, 2-0) at Coon Rapids-Bayard (1-3, 1-1)
  • Collins-Maxwell (1-3, 0-3) at Glidden-Ralston (3-1, 2-0)
  • Baxter (3-1, 2-1) at Colo-Nesco (3-2, 1-2)

CLASS 8-MAN, DISTRICT 8

  • Lenox (3-1, 1-1) at East Union (2-2, 1-2)
  • Bedford (4-0, 3-0) at Mormon Trail (1-3, 0-3)
  • Southeast Warren (2-2, 2-0) at Murray (3-2, 1-1)

CLASS 8-MAN, DISTRICT 1

  • Woodbine (2-2, 2-1) at Ar-We-Va (4-0, 2-0)
  • West Harrison (0-4, 0-3) at Siouxland Christian (0-4, 0-3)
  • St. Mary’s, Remsen (4-0, 2-0) at Newell-Fonda (2-2, 2-0)

CLASS 8-MAN, NON-DISTRICT

  • Boyer Valley (2-3, 1-2 8-1) vs. Sidney (2-2, 2-1 8-10) at Glenwood

CLASS A, DISTRICT 7 

  • Riverside (1-3, 0-2) at ACGC (4-0, 3-0)
  • South Central Calhoun (3-1, 2-1) at IKM-Manning (3-1, 2-1)
  • Panorama (2-2, 0-2) at Southwest Valley (2-2, 0-2)

CLASS A, DISTRICT 8 

  • Woodbury Central (4-0, 2-0) at St. Albert (1-3, 1-1)
  • Tri-Center (2-2, 2-0) at Logan-Magnolia (3-1, 2-1)
  • West Monona (0-4, 0-3) at Westwood (1-3, 0-3)

CLASS 1-A, DISTRICT 7 

  • Nodaway Valley (0-4, 0-1) at South Hamilton (3-1, 1-0)
  • Ogden (3-1, 1-0) at Woodward-Granger (1-3, 1-0)
  • Grand View Christian (2-2, 0-1) at West Central Valley (1-3, 0-1)

CLASS 1-A, DISTRICT 8 

  • Shenandoah (2-2, 1-0) at Underwood (3-1, 1-0)
  • Red Oak (1-3, 0-1) at Missouri Valley (1-3, 0-1)
  • Treynor (4-0, 1-0) at AHSTW (2-2, 0-1)

CLASS 2-A, DISTRICT 7 

  • Clarinda (2-2, 0-1) at Interstate 35 (2-2, 1-0)
  • Clarke (2-2, 1-0) at Van Meter (4-0, 1-0)
  • Chariton (3-1, 0-1) at Centerville (1-3, 0-1)

CLASS 2-A, DISTRICT 8

  • Kuemper Catholic (2-2, 1-0) at Greene County (3-1, 1-0)
  • Roland-Story (2-2, 0-1) at Southeast Valley (3-1, 0-1)
  • Des Moines Christian (2-2, 1-0) at Saydel (1-3, 0-1)

CLASS 3-A, DISTRICT 1 

  • MOC-Floyd Valley (2-2, 0-0) at Carroll (1-3, 0-0)
  • Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley (1-3, 0-0) at Sergeant Bluff-Luton (1-3, 0-0)
  • Bishop Heelan Catholic (4-0, 0-0) at Sioux Center (3-1, 0-0)

CLASS 3-A, DISTRICT 6 

  • Atlantic (1-3, 0-0) at Knoxville (2-2, 0-0)  **on KJAN/KJANTV**
  • Harlan (3-1, 0-0) at Creston (4-0, 0-0)
  • Nevada (3-1, 0-0) at Perry (1-3, 0-0)

CLASS 4-A, DISTRICT 1 

  • Denison-Schleswig (2-2, 0-0) at Fort Dodge (2-2, 0-0)
  • LeMars (3-1, 0-0) at Spencer (0-4, 0-0)
  • Storm Lake (2-2, 0-0) at Sioux City West (0-4, 0-0) — Thursday

CLASS 4-A, DISTRICT 6 

  • Glenwood (3-1, 0-0) at Lewis Central (2-2, 0-0)
  • Dallas Center-Grimes (1-3, 0-0) at Thomas Jefferson (3-1, 0-0)
  • Winterset (2-2, 0-0) at Norwalk (3-1, 0-0)

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Ag Secretary Naig Visits Atlantic

News

September 22nd, 2023 by Jim Field

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a visit to Atlantic Thursday as part of his 99-county annual tour, stopping by the Ziegler CAT facility.  Naig said he has heard a lot from farmers on his visits.

Naig referenced the importance of young people for the future of agriculture.

Naig visited with local leaders and employees and had a chance to check out the heavy equipment.

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Hinson says possible govt shutdown won’t impact Farm Bill

News

September 22nd, 2023 by Jim Field

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Farm Bill negotiations should not be impacted if budget details can’t be worked out to avoid a government shutdown.

The Republican from Marion says her goal is to pass the most conservative spending bill possible.

It’s unlikely the Farm bill is going to get completed before the deadline at the end of September.

Hinson made her comments during a conference call with reporters.

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Iowa Boy Scout completes daunting task, earning all 138 merit badges

News

September 22nd, 2023 by Jim Field

A central Iowa Boy Scout has accomplished something only four other Scouts in state history have achieved — he’s earned every single merit badge. Charlie Stevens, of Ankeny, only needed 21 of the badges to earn the top rank of Eagle, but decided to broaden his experience by working to acquire every one — all 138 merit badges. Stevens, who’s 17, says it took him almost nine years to finish the feat.

From Astronomy and Archery to Wilderness Survival and Woodworking, Stevens learned a wealth of life skills during his quest to earn every possible patch.

When asked if he considers himself an overachiever, Stevens compared his accomplishment in Scouting to how he is in school, as there are some classes he enjoys more than others.

After he graduates from Ankeny Centennial High School next year, Stevens plans to attend the University of Iowa and major in computer science engineering.

For his Eagle Project, Stevens created the Agape Garden at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, which is an ecumenical faith garden that donates fresh produce to area food pantries. He hopes to complete his remaining Eagle rank requirements next month. Officials with the Mid-Iowa Council say only a few hundred Scouts have earned every merit badge in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, which was launched in 1910.
www.scoutingiowa.org

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Skyscan Forecast for Friday, September 22, 2023

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

September 22nd, 2023 by Jim Field

Friday:  Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly this morning. Cloudy with a high near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night:  A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday:  Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. High near 78. Windy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday:  A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday:  A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

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MVAOCOU XC Meet Results

Sports

September 21st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

(Mapleton) — The MVAOCOU Meet Thursday afternoon saw two different schools winning. For the girls, Hinton dominated and kept a strong pace, which would lead into a 23 point differential from first and second. The 1st place runner for the girls was Nora Peterson from Alta-Aurelia.

The top five team scores for the girls:

1 Hinton 49
2 Denison-Schleswig 72
3 South Central Calhoun 77
4 Woodbine 77
5 Ridge View 133

The boys side had a tight competition with East Sac County and Woodbine. East Sac County would end up edging out Woodbine with one less point to win. Landon Bendgen from Woodbine was the top boys runner taking 1st place.

The top five boys scores:

1 East Sac County 46
2 Woodbine 47
3 MVAOCOU 81
4 South Central Calhoun 119
5 Ridge View 154

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Thursday Volleyball Scores

Sports

September 21st, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten Conference:
Atlantic 3-Denison-Schleswig 2 (25-14, 24-26, 25-20, 22-25, 15-12)
Lewis Central 3-Shenandoah 0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-14)

Western Iowa Conference:
Audubon 3-IKM-Manning 0 (25-10, 25-23, 25-13)
Treynor 3-Riverside 2 (25-10, 25-3, 21-25, 23-25, 15-6)
Tri-Center 3-AHSTW 0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-11)

Rolling Valley Conference:
Boyer Valley 3-Exira-EHK 0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-13)
Glidden-Ralston 3-Coon Rapids-Bayard 0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-21)
West Harrison 3-Paton-Churdan 0 (25-3, 25-3, 25-21)
CAM 3-Ar-We-Va 0 (25-15, 25-9, 25-10)

Corner Conference:
Sidney 3-Hamburg 0 (25-5, 25-10, 25-4)

Raccoon River Conference:
Bondurant-Farrar 3-Carroll 0 (25-12, 25-14, 25-21)
Carlisle 3-Boone 1 (16-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-16)

Pride of Iowa Conference:
Mount Ayr 3-Wayne 0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-7)

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Man accused of killing Algona policeman held on $2 million dollar bond

News

September 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A judge has set a cash bond of two million-dollars for the man accused of killing an Algona police officer last week. 43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke of Algona is accused of shooting Officer Kevin Cram to death early on Wednesday, September 13th as Cram was attempting to serve a warrant for Ricke’s arrest. Ricke made his initial appearance in Kossuth County District Court this (Thursday) afternoon and Judge Mark Laddusaw announced he’s seen enough evidence for the case to proceed.

Rickie has been charged with first degree murder and the judge explained the penalty is a sentence of life in prison.

Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown asked the judge to set a cash-only bond of five million dollars.

Judge Laddusaw settled on two million dollars and stipulated the full amount had to be paid in cash before Rickie could be released. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for Friday, September 29th at 1 p-m in Kossuth County District Court. Ricke, who was arrested in Minnesota, is being held at the Kossuth County Jail in Algona.

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3 arrests in Mills County

News

September 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Three people were recently arrested in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office report 43-year-old Randy Dean Burton, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Sheriff’s Office, for Child Endangerment. (Bond $2,000).

32-year-old Bernabe Hernandez Espinoza, of Des Moines, was arrested Wednesday in Polk County, on a Mills County warrant for Failure to Appear. (Bond: $10,000), and, 32-year-old Cody Robert Cunningham, of Bellevue, NE, was arrested Wednesday near Highway 34 and Levi Road, for Eluding and Reckless Driving. (Bond: $5,300).

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Stuart Police: No evidence of a possible threat at WCV High School

News

September 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Stuart, Iowa) – Officials with the Stuart Police Department, Thursday evening, issued an update to an incident that took place earlier in the day. Authorities say at approximately 11:38-a.m. on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, the Stuart Police Department was contacted by staff at the West Central Valley (WCV) High School, with regard to a possible threat that had been made.
The school activated their evacuation plan as part of their protocol. Law Enforcement from various surrounding agencies responded and conducted an investigation. At this point there is no evidence that any credible threat did or now does exist. The building was secured, and the area of concern searched by law enforcement before students and staff were allowed to return. Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement officers remained at the school for the remainder of the school day.
The Stuart Police Department was assisted by the Stuart Fire Department, Stuart Rescue, Adair, Dallas and Guthrie County Sheriff’s Offices, the Iowa State Patrol and Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management.

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