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Cross Country Qualifying Meet Results

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October 22nd, 2015 by admin

Cross Country Qualifying Meets were held around the state on Thursday.  The Top 15 Individuals and Top 3 Teams from each site qualify for the State Meet on October 31st in Fort Dodge.

Class 1A @ Treynor

Boys Individual Qualifiers

  1. Shane Breheny, Nodaway Valley
  2. Evan Wilson, Exira-EHK
  3. Connor Garrett, Boyer Valley
  4. Jerry Jorgenson, Treynor
  5. Brayten Funke, Nodaway Valley
  6. Otis Majeka, Riverside
  7. Zach Amrose, Boyer Valley
  8. Heath Downing, Nodaway Valley
  9. Tim Brink, Riverside
  10. Landon Foster, Guthrie Center
  11. Brycen Wallace, Nodaway Valley
  12. Cale Billheimer, Adair-Casey/CAM
  13. Mitchell Nelsen, Audubon
  14. Jacob Bolinger, Lenox
  15. Nathan Venteicher, Nodaway Valley

Boys Team Qualifiers

  1. Nodaway Valley 35pts
  2. Boyer Valley 103pts
  3. Tri-Center 134pts

Girls Individual Qualifiers

  1. Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley
  2. Brianna Hoffman, Panorama
  3. Katlyn Holaday, Adair-Casey/CAM
  4. Emma Harper, East Union
  5. Payton Sporrer, IKM-Manning
  6. Emma Swanson, Guthrie Center
  7. Emily Copic, Exira-EHK
  8. Morgan Allen, Earlham
  9. Katlyn Tremel, Boyer Valley
  10. Devyn Kemble, Panorama
  11. Rose Andersen, Exira-EHK
  12. Lauryn Embleton, Guthrie Center
  13. Alexis Post, Riverside
  14. Shyanne Sporrer, IKM-Manning
  15. Anna Young, Griswold

Girls Team Qualifiers

  1. Panorama 86pts
  2. Treynor 129pts
  3. Griswold 155pts

Class 3A @ Glenwood

Boys Individual Qualifiers

  1. Cooper McDermott, Creston
  2. Alex Thompson, Dallas Center-Grimes
  3. Derek Koster, Winterset
  4. Jared Bravard, Dallas Center-Grimes
  5. Chandler Hagen, Kuemper Catholic
  6. Curtis Harryman, Winterset
  7. Ryan Hawkins, Atlantic
  8. David Parker, Saydel
  9. Nathan Nelson, Saydel
  10. Tyler Boneman, Dallas Center-Grimes
  11. Michael Sciranko, Harlan
  12. Blake Schaben, Dallas Center-Grimes
  13. Jacob Cline, Dallas Center-Grimes
  14. Ben Irr, Creston
  15. Ean Followwill, Dallas Center-Grimes

Boys Team Qualifiers

  1. Dallas Center-Grimes 41pts
  2. Winterset 70pts
  3. Harlan 106pts

Atlantic Finished 4th with 133pts

Girls Individual Qualifiers

  1. Lexi Smith, Dallas Center-Grimes
  2. Tiffany Williams, Atlantic
  3. Ellie Mendlik, Denison-Schleswig
  4. Raegan Anderson, Denison-Schleswig
  5. Sami Sterbenz, Dallas Center-Grimes
  6. Kaitlyn Murano, Dallas Center-Grimes
  7. Greichaly Kaster, Harlan
  8. Aubrey McIntyre, Glenwood
  9. Molly Eyerly, Winterset
  10. Layken Gurwell, Winterset
  11. Mercedee Mayberry, Harlan
  12. Sydney Kaufman, Winterset
  13. Alyssa Wyman, Harlan
  14. Grace Stewart, Perry
  15. Jessica Beatty, Creston

Girls Team Qualifiers

  1. Dallas Center-Grimes 57pts
  2. Harlan 72pts
  3. Denison-Schleswig 96pts

Atlantic finished 6th with 122pts

Class 2A @ Shenandoah

Boys Individual Qualifiers

  1. Spencer Warehime, Southeast Valley
  2. Tyler Ketcham, Des Moines Christian
  3. Austin Smith, North Polk
  4. Rylan Heffernan, West Central Valley
  5. Dominic Cresta, I-35
  6. Desmond Edwards, Woodward Academy
  7. Jacob Wilcox, North Polk
  8. Alec Selberg, Red Oak
  9. Will McCormick, North Polk
  10. Josh Johnson, Southeast Valley
  11. Zach Goering, I-35
  12. Patrick Breitsprecher, Southeast Valley
  13. Tyler Mckibbin, West Central Valley
  14. Michael Gabbard, Woodward Academy
  15. Thomas Conn, Underwood

Boys Team Qualifiers

  1. North Polk 58pts
  2. Southeast Valley 93pts
  3. Woodward Academy 117pts

Girls Individual Qualifiers

  1. Karley Larson, Underwood
  2. Oksana Covey, Des Moines Christian
  3. Claire Campbell, Shenandoah-Essex
  4. Emily Patterson, North Polk
  5. Natalie Lamber, Southeast Valley
  6. Carlie Manrose, Shenandoah-Essex
  7. Alexis Cook, Missouri Valley
  8. Kiley Cook, Underwood
  9. Mary Grace Martin, Underwood
  10. Sydney Clark, Des Moines Christian
  11. Erica Rittgers, Southeast Valley
  12. Abbey Harris, West Central Valley
  13. Adrianna Holmes, Shenandoah-Essex
  14. Sophie Blanchard, North Polk
  15. Rachel Zimmermann, North Polk

Girls Team Qualifiers

  1. Shenandoah-Essex 55pts
  2. North Polk 60pts
  3. Southeast Valley 91pts

Class 4A @ Lewis Central

Boys Individual Qualifiers

7th- Jon Dahlheimer, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
14th- Brenden O’Brien, Lewis Central
15th- McGwire Midkiff, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson

Girls Individual Qualifiers

13th- Kye Madsen, Lewis Central

Creston Casey’s robbery pics

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

As a follow-up to our story about Wednesday morning’s robbery at a Casey’s Convenience store in Creston (200 S. Elm St.), here are surveillance still images of the suspect. The incident took place at around 6:30-a.m. If you have any information about the suspect, call the Creston Police Department at 641-782-8402.

Photos from the Creston P-D's Facebook page as captured by surveillance cameras in the store.

Photos from the Creston P-D’s Facebook page as captured by surveillance cameras in the store.

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Audubon Mayor and City Council candidate forum set for Oct. 26th

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Audubon County Economic Development say a candidate forum will be held Monday evening in Audubon, for those candidates running for Mayor and City Council in Audubon. Current Mayor Sam Kauffman is not running for re-election.

On the ballot for Mayor during the November 3rd City Elections is Barb Jacobsen, and Write-in candidate Brandon Toft. City Council candidates include Brad Hemmingsen, Andy Griffith, Bob Jacobsen and John  Whetzal.

The candidate forum, sponsored by Audubon County Tourism, will be held 7-p.m. Monday, Oct. 26th, at the Audubon Memorial Building, on the square, in Audubon. Persons needing a ride to the event should call 712-563-3269.

Backyard and Beyond 10-22-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 22nd, 2015 by admin

Lavon speaks with Jackie Wickey with Atlantic Business and Professional Women about their craft show this Saturday.

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KENNETH HOWARD BRINTON, 100, of rural Dexter (Svcs. 10-26-2015)

Obituaries

October 22nd, 2015 by admin

KENNETH HOWARD BRINTON, 100, of rural Dexter died Sunday, October 11th.  Funeral services for KENNETH HOWARD BRINTON will be held Monday, October 26th at 11:00am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter.  Johnson Family Funeral Home-Dexter Chapel has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Johnson Family Funeral Home-Dexter Chapel.

Burial will be in the South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church and/or Dexter Fire Department.  Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

CAROLYN “CAROL” ROSE GLYNN, 83, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10-27-2015)

Obituaries

October 22nd, 2015 by admin

CAROLYN “CAROL” ROSE GLYNN, 83, of Atlantic died Thursday, October 22nd at Atlantic Nursing and Rehab.  Mass of Christian Burial for CAROL GLYNN will be held Tuesday, October 27th at 10:30am in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic.  Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

No visitation is planned.

Burial will be at a later date.

CAROLYN “CAROL” ROSE GLYNN is survived by:

Husband: Donald Glynn of Atlantic.

Son: Randy (Valerie) Glynn of Lousiville, NE.

Daughter: Pam (Lowell) Leefers of Omaha, NE.

Sister: Peggy (Joseph) Walsh of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

4 Grandchildren

6 Great-Grandchildren

BETTY SINOW, 89, of Manning (Svcs. 10/24/15)

Obituaries

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BETTY SINOW, 89, of Manning, died Wed., Oct. 21st, at the Manning Plaza. Funeral services for BETTY SINOW will be held 11-a.m. Sat., Oct. 24th, at the Ohde Funeral Home, in Manning.

Friends may call at the funeral home one-hour prior to the service, on Saturday (or, 10-a.m.).

Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

BETTY SINOW is survived by:

Her children – Terry Henkelman, of Olathe, KS; Cindy Wagener, of Storm Lake, & Tim Henkelman, of Aspinwall.

Her sister – Donna Belle Christensen, of Bull Shoals, AR.

6 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren.

Reminder: Flu Clinics are being offered in Cass County

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A reminder today from officials with UnityPoint at Home and Cass County Public Health: Community flu clinics are being offered in Cass County, now, through Oct. 29th. Clinics were held in Anita and Atlantic earlier this week. The next opportunities for you to get yourself protected against the four strains expected to affect the nation this year, are on Monday, Oct. 26th, from 11-a.m. until 2-p.m. at the 1st United Methodist Church, in Atlantic, and on Wednesday, Oct. 28th, from 9-until 11-am at the Massena Medical Center, and from 12:30-until 2:30-p.m. Wednesday, at the Griswold Medical Center.

The last chance to get immunized is at Unity Point at Home in Atlantic, next Thursday (Oct. 29th), from 3-until 5-p.m.  The 2015-2016 influenza vaccine is quadravalent, meaning it covers four types of strains; H1N1, H2N3, and two types of Influenza B. Groups at a higher risk for flu complications include the elderly and people with health conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. Those in the high risk group are encouraged to get vaccinated early.

Flu shots will be billed for those presenting Medicare Part B and Medicaid documentation. No other insurance companies will be billed. The cost is $30 for the Fluzone shot or $40 for the FluMist vaccine, which is a nasal spray. Officials note that there is a limited supply of the high-dose flu vaccination, which is $35. Payment is accepted in cash or check. All children present with a parent or guardian may receive the vaccination. No physician’s order is required. For more information, call UnityPoint at Home at 712-243-7551.

Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting November 5th

Ag/Outdoor, News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ISU Extension officials in Montgomery County say an informational meeting on emerald ash borer (EAB) will be held for the public on Thursday, November 5th beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Gold Building, 1809 4th Street in Red Oak.ISU Extension

Emerald ash borer is a small, metallic green beetle about ½ inch long that is destructive and invasive. It was discovered in rural Montgomery County in August of this year. The meeting will focus on the history of EAB in Iowa, how the insect works, and treatment options for owners of ash trees.

Presenters include Mike Kintner of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Lindsey Barney of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Mark Shour, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Entomologist.

The meeting is free and hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Montgomery County. Call 623-2592 or email Stephanie Langner at slangner@iastate.edu with questions. Find them on the web at www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery, or on Facebook at Montgomery County-IA Extension.

3 adults and one child injured in accident south of Atlantic

News

October 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Four people, three adults and a child, were injured Wednesday night south of Atlantic, during a collision between a semi hauling grain, and a minivan. Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey Larsen says the accident happened on Highway 71 near the intersection with Memphis Road, at around 6:14-p.m.Accident graphic

Larsen says both vehicles were traveling north on Highway 71 when the van attempted to turn at Memphis Road. As the semi was trying to pass the van, the vehicles made contact. Afterward, the minivan spun out and ended up in the west ditch. The semi came to rest on the right shoulder of Hwy 71.

The driver of the semi, 79-year old Don Pelzer, of Marne, was not injured in the collision. The driver of the van, 62-year old Jane Becker, and her passengers, 39-year old John Becker and 40-year old Michael Plagman, suffered minor injuries in the crash. A two-year old male, backseat passenger, suffered from a broken leg, and was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Medivac Ambulance, before being transferred to a hospital in Des Moines. All of the crash victims are from Atlantic.

No charges were filed pending completion of an investigation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Atlantic Fire and Rescue, Medivac Ambulance, and the Iowa State Patrol.