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No. 2 Underwood visits No. 5 Treynor in 1A tonight (Friday night)

Sports

September 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Class 1A second ranked Underwood is on the road to visit fifth ranked Treynor tonight (Friday night). The winner will be in the drivers seat in district eight.

That’s Treynor coach Jeff Casey. Underwood sophomore quarterback Garrett Luett (lut) and Treynor junior quarterback Ben Casey direct two of the top passing attacks in the state.

Both quarterbacks have a lot of weapons at their disposal.

Casey says Underwood has talent and big game experience.

Underwood coach Nate Mechaelsen (muh-kayl-suhn) hopes big game experience is a plus for his team.

Mechaelsen says there is a lot on the line.

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Atlantic Cross Country stayed competive at Southeast Polk XC Meet

Sports

September 28th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

The Atlantic boys cross country team finished sixth overall at the Southeast Polk XC Meet. Dallas Center-Grimes won the boys title with 27 points,  Waukee came in second, Southeast Polk third, Des Moines Roosevelt finished at fourth, and Ames in fifth. The top boys runner was Joseph Lawry from Waukee. Atlantic’s best runner was Devon Fields finishing at 25th. Closely following him was Alex Sonntag at 27th, Luke Irlmeier 32nd, Bennett Whetstone at 33rd, Rickie Fields 43rd, and Braden Spurr 44th.

Team Totals:

1 Dallas Center-Grimes 27

2 Waukee 55

3 Southeast Polk 82

4 Des Moines Roosevelt 97

5 Ames 147

For the Atlantic girls cross country team they came in ninth. Johnston would take first place with 62 points, Ankeny came in second, Waukee in third, Waukee Northwest in fourth, and Dowling Catholic in fifth. Olivia Verde from Johnston was the top runner on the day. Claire Pellet came in ninth for the Trojans. Belle Berg was 51st, Katrina Williams 55th, Makenna Schroeder 68th. Towards the end a trio of runners from Atlantic came in together, Ella Brummer 74th,  Faith Altman 75th, and Mariah Huffman 76th.

1 Johnston 62

2 Ankeny 77

3 Waukee 90

4 Waukee Northwest 107

5 Dowling Catholic 111

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Thursday Volleyball Scores

Sports

September 28th, 2023 by Asa Lucas

Hawkeye Ten Conference:

Harlan 3-Atlantic 1 (25-16, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16)
Red Oak 3-Creston 0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-15)
Lewis Central 3-Kuemper Catholic 1 (25-18, 15-25, 25-15, 30-28)

Western Iowa Conference:

AHSTW 3-IKM-Manning 0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-23)
Tri-Center 3-Riverside 0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-23)
Underwood 3-Logan-Magnolia 0 (26-24, 25-6, 25-14)
Treynor 3-Missouri Valley 0 (25-9, 25-9, 25-9)

Rolling Valley Conference:

CAM 3-West Harrison 0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-19)
Exira-EHK 3-Ar-We-Va 0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-10)
Woodbine 3-Coon Rapids-Bayard 0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-11)

Corner Conference:

Championship: Stanton 3-Sidney 1 (24-26, 25-18, 26-14, 25-15)
3rd Place: East Mills 3-Griswold 1 (19-25, 25-16, 26-28, 14-25)

Pride of Iowa Conference:

Earlham 2-East Union 1 (24-26, 25-13, 15-12)
Lenox 2-Earlham 0 (25-17, 26-24)
Lenox 2-East Union 0 (25-16, 25-23)
Wayne 3-Chariton 2 (22-25, 31-29, 23-25, 20-25, 15-10)

West Central Conference:

ACGC 3-Madrid 0 (25-9, 25-10, 25-12)
Earlham 2-East Union 1 (24-26, 25-13, 15-12)
Lenox 2-Earlham 0 (25-17, 26-24)
Pleasantville 2-Grand View Christian 0 (25-16, 25-22)
Pleasantville 2-Panorama 0 (25-18, 25-11)
Pleasantville 2-Woodward-Granger 0 (25-23, 25-15)
Southeast Valley 3-Ogden 0 (25-9, 25-9, 25-13)

Raccoon River Conference:

ADM 3-North Polk 0 (27-25, 25-19, 25-23)

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Fire reported at Bunge near Red Oak

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September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Red Oak firefighters assisted by five other departments battled a commercial structure fire Thursday afternoon at the Bunge Corporation. According to a social media post from the Red Oak Fire Department, the incident happened a little before 3-p.m., at the facility located at 2049 Fernwood Ave., where a fire was reported in the outside stacks.
Initial arriving fire crews reported active fire from the stack system. The aerial was deployed for immediate exterior suppression operations. Mutual aid was called in from the following departments for additional firefighters and tanker support to supply water to the aerial:
  • Stanton Fire and Rescue Department
  • Elliott Volunteer Fire Department
  • Villisca FD
  • Essex Fire Rescue
  • Shenandoah Fire Department

Also assisting during the incident, were: Officers with the Red Oak Police Department; Montgomery County 911; The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office; Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency; and Bungee Maintenance Staff.

Images via the Red Oak Fire Department Facebook page.

Officials say fire ground operations were completed at 6:30pm. There were no injuries to Firefighters or civilians. The structure sustained an unknown dollar amount of damage, with maintenance crews are evaluating the damage at last report.

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2 accidents in Creston cause over $17k damage

News

September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports there were two recent accidents, one of which resulted in possible/unknown injuries and $5,000 property damage, the other caused over $5,000 damage to a local business.

Authorities say at around 1:08-p.m. Thursday, a 2010 BMW 328 driven by 37-year-old Heather Layne Green, of Creston, left the roadway of Sumner Street and entered the parking lot of Medicap Pharmacy, in Creston. The car jumped a curb and crashed into a City of Creston culvert, causing $5,000 damage. The vehicle’s airbags deployed upon impact.

Green suffered from minor injuries and was cleared by medics. Police say when she was asked what caused the accident, Green said she “didn’t know.” The report says it was apparent to officers the woman was driving south on Sumner, entered the pharmacy parking lot, and lost control.  The driver, Police said, seemed very confused but did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. She was released from the scene. Damage to her car was estimated at $6,000 and it was a total loss. No citations were issued.

The second accident happened at around 11:04-a.m. Wednesday, when a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by 89-year-old John Charles Beran, of Lenox, crashed into the A&G Restaurant and Lounge. Creston Police say Beran was legally parked in front of the business on Adams Street, and meant to apply his brakes, but accidentally stepped on the accelerator. His actions resulted in the car being propelled forward into the building, causing $1,000 damage to the vehicle, and $5,160 damage to the structure.

No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.

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Juvenile faces a Felony Terrorism charge for threat to WCV Schools, Thursday

News

September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Stuart, Iowa) – Officials with the Stuart Police Department report at around 10:54-a.m. today (Thursday), Stuart Police and Guthrie County Deputies were dispatched to the West Central Valley High School in the 3200 block of White Pole Rd. for the report of a threatening note that had been discovered by a student. Following their protocols, West Central Valley Community School District Staff implemented a lockdown of the building and law enforcement immediately responded and secured the campus.
Responding Officers investigated and using physical evidence, quickly determined the identity of a person of interest. After being interviewed, that person confessed to writing and leaving the note. The suspect, who is a juvenile, will be charged in juvenile court with Threat of Terrorism, a Class D Felony.
Authorities stressed that “There is no connection between this incident and a similar incident that occurred at the same school last week, and there is no evidence that any real threat existed during either of these incidents.”
The Stuart Police Department and the West Central Valley School District have a long standing and strong partnership with each other. This includes frequent training and planning for critical incidents and a successful school resource officer program. We will continue to strengthen this partnership to provide for the safety and protection of all of the West Central Valley CSD Students and Staff.
Due to the juvenile suspect’s age, their identity will not be released at this time. This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be filed. Criminal charges are merely allegations based on probable cause. All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Mahle announces relocation of bearing mfg. lines out of Atlantic

News

September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with MAHLE Engine Components USA, in Atlantic, have announced plans to relocate much of the Atlantic plant’s bearing production lines to other company engine component facilities. While it’s anticipated the move will occur by April 2025, plating operations will remain in Atlantic.

Officials say the change is in response to continuously intensified competitive pressure.

MAHLE has 160 employees in Atlantic. The company says it aims to minimize the impact on the employees affected by the closure and find solutions that are as socially responsible as possible.

MAHLE Engine Components USA plant in Atlantic, IA

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Cass County Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week October 1-7

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Extension will be celebrating all things 4-H during National 4-H Week October 1-7. Now is the time of year for youth to join and participate in 4-H, a worldwide youth development program, hosted in Iowa by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Cass County 4-H will be hosting a Fall Fest on Sunday, October 8th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Cass County Fairgrounds. The community is invited to come out for an afternoon of family fun! Current 4-H members will be at the event to celebrate 4-H. All are welcome to join in on the fun and see what 4-H all is about.

“We have a variety of fun activities planned which will showcase some of the project areas with hands-on activities, games and fun at our Fall Fest October 8th!” says Katie Bateman, County Youth Coordinator with Cass County Extension. “A 4-H information booth and snacks will be available from 2:00-4:00pm!”

Fall Fest will be a fun event for all ages to come out and celebrate National 4-H Week! You are invited to follow Cass County 4-H on Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CassCoIAExt or search for “Cass County Iowa 4H” on Instagram.

Keep an eye out for Cass County 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters showing their 4-H pride during National 4-H Week. Many of our local 4-H clubs will be creating window displays in local businesses. Other clubs will be doing special events and activities during the week such as wearing 4-H shirts to school or doing service projects around their community!

In addition, the Iowa 4-H Foundation and Cass County 4-H are partnering to host the Iowa 4-H Giving Day (www.iowa4Hgivingday.org), a special 24-hour event, on October 3rd at noon until October 4th at noon. Each year on Iowa 4-H Giving Day, supporters and alumni across the state come together to financially support Iowa’s largest youth organization, to ensure these opportunities continue to be available to youth across the state and at the county level. 4-H supporters can donate online or in person to support programs at the county or state level!

“4-H is a year-round program for youth in grades Kindergarten through 12. National 4-H Week is a great time to show some the wonderful things 4-H offers to youth,” stated Bateman. “In fact, research has shown that young people in 4-H are nearly four times as likely to contribute to their communities and are twice as likely to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs during after school time.”

4-H is active in each of Iowa’s 99 counties and empowers youth to reach their full potential through many different types of experiences including photography, music, woodworking, sewing, livestock and horticulture. 4-H grows confidence, creativity, curiosity, courage, character and much more in youth. 4-H allows youth to use the skills that they learn to go out and make a positive difference in their communities.

Cass County 4-H has more than 300 4-H youth and 100 volunteers involved in the program. Interested in joining 4-H? Contact the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132 or visit the Cass County Extension website at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass.

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Ernst Says Archery Program Will Stay In High School

News

September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the Biden Administration has reversed course and will not block hunter safety and archery programs in Iowa’s schools. Ernst says Biden made the decision after she pushed back on the idea of ending the popular programs.

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ISU To Tear Down And Replace LeBaron Hall

News

September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) –  The Board of Regents has approved a plan for Iowa State University to tear down LeBaron Hall and replace it with a new building. I-S-U’s Shawn Norman says LeBaron Hall was built in 1952 and has had no significant renovation since its original construction. He says replacing the building would address their concerns and offer a contemporary learning environment to encourage independent learning and leadership development.

New LaBaron classroom design (ISU photo)

Students in the apparel, merchandising and design program would use the new production labs and teaching spaces. Construction is expected to start in September 2024 and will be completed by summer of 2026. The estimated project budget is 39 million dollars to be funded by private giving and university funds.

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