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The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released their preseason individual runner rankings on Tuesday. Here is a look at the Top-30 lists for each class with local athletes in bold.
The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released their preseason cross country rankings on Tuesday. Here is a look at the Top-15 list for each class.
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Dowling Catholic, WDM |
2 | Pleasant Valley |
3 | Dubuque, Hempstead |
4 | Johnston |
5 | Waukee |
6 | Linn-Mar, Marion |
7 | Prairie, CR |
8 | Iowa City, West |
9 | Valley, WDM |
10 | Cedar Rapids, Washington |
11 | Cedar Rapids, Kennedy |
12 | Ankeny |
13 | Dubuque, Senior |
14 | Iowa City, City High |
15 | Ames |
Teams to Watch
Ankeny Centennial
Cedar Falls
Des Moines, Roosevelt
Sioux City, North
Urbandale
Rankings | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Johnston |
2 | Waukee |
3 | Dubuque, Hempstead |
4 | Iowa City, West |
5 | Dubuque, Senior |
6 | Urbandale |
7 | Linn-Mar, Marion |
8 | Dowling Catholic, WDM |
9 | Pleasant Valley |
10 | Des Moines, Roosevelt |
11 | Ankeny Centennial |
12 | Iowa City, City High |
13 | Southeast Polk |
14 | Cedar Falls |
15 | Ottumwa |
Teams to Watch
Ames
Bettendorf
North Scott, Eldridge
Prairie, CR
Valley, WDM
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Gilbert |
2 | DCG |
3 | Decorah |
4 | Mount Vernon-Lisbon |
5 | Grinnell |
6 | Marion |
7 | Carlisle |
8 | CPU |
9 | Sergeant Bluff-Luton |
10 | Clear Creek Amana |
11 | Xavier |
12 | Bondurant-Farrar |
13 | Nevada |
14 | ADM |
15 | Clear Lake |
Teams to Watch
Charles City
Glenwood
Pella
Wahlert
Waverly-Shell Rock
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Wahlert |
2 | Pella |
3 | Decorah |
4 | DCG |
5 | Charles City |
6 | Heelan |
7 | Humboldt |
8 | North Polk |
9 | Anamosa |
10 | Ballard |
11 | Benton |
12 | Grinnell |
13 | Denison |
14 | Glenwood |
15 | Marion |
Teams to Watch
Assumption
Atlantic
Gilbert
Solon
Spencer
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | George-Little Rock / Central Lyon |
2 | Sioux Center |
3 | Tipton |
4 | Bellevue |
5 | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura |
6 | South Hardin |
7 | Okoboji |
8 | Unity Christian |
9 | Sheldon |
10 | Monticello |
11 | Des Moines Christian |
12 | Roland-Story |
13 | Crestwood |
14 | Northeast |
15 | Waukon |
Teams to Watch
Mid-Prairie
Missouri Valley
Pella Christian
Western Christian
Williamsburg
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Mid-Prairie, Wellman |
2 | Monticello |
3 | Wc-Kp |
4 | Crestwood, Cresco |
5 | Panorama, Panora |
6 | Cascade, Western Dubuque |
7 | Williamsburg |
8 | Okoboji, Milford |
9 | Waukon |
10 | Unity Christian, Orange City |
11 | Emmetsburg |
12 | Danville/New London |
13 | Eagle Grove |
14 | Shenandoah |
15 | Aplington-Parkersburg |
Teams to Watch
Grundy Center-Gladbrook
North Cedar
PCM, Monroe
Pocahontas Area
Underwood
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Madrid |
2 | Nodaway Valley |
3 | South Hamilton |
4 | Woodward Academy |
5 | South Winneshiek |
6 | Starmont |
7 | Pekin |
8 | AC/GC |
9 | Hudson |
10 | Ogden |
11 | Tri-Center |
12 | Denver |
13 | Calamus Wheatland |
14 | Earlham |
15 | East Marshall |
Teams to Watch
Durant
Maquoketa Valley
Newman Mason City
Saint Albert
Sibley Ocheyedan
Ranking | School Name |
---|---|
1 | Hudson |
2 | Kee High |
3 | Logan-Magnolia |
4 | Central Elkader |
5 | South Winneshiek |
6 | Denver |
7 | Pekin |
8 | St. Edmond |
9 | Regina Iowa City |
10 | Alta Aurelia |
11 | AC/GC |
12 | AHSTW |
13 | Newman Mason City |
14 | North Linn |
15 | Baxter |
Teams to Watch
Durant
Marquette
Nashua Plainfield
Ridge View
Tri-Center
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Even John Gant cracked a smile.
Gant homered for his first major league hit and pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Tuesday night for their season-high seventh consecutive victory.
Kolten Wong had three hits and three RBIs as St. Louis (65-55) pulled within four games of the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs and moved within one game of the Philadelphia Phillies for the second NL wild card. The Cardinals also improved to 18-9 since Mike Shildt was named interim manager on July 13, the most wins for a manager through his first 27 games in franchise history.
The Nationals (60-60) have dropped six of eight to fall eight games behind Atlanta in the NL East.
Gant (5-4) permitted four hits and struck out six in 5 1/3 innings. He has given up just two earned runs over 11 1/3 innings in his last two starts, both wins.
The 26-year-old Gant was 0 for 30 for his career when he drove a 1-1 pitch from Gio Gonzalez (7-9) over the wall in left in the second. The two-run shot gave Washington a 3-0 lead.
Gant, who has a reputation for being a stoic player, admitted to smiling “once or twice” once he got back to the dugout.
Wong’s solo homer made it 6-1 in the sixth, but Washington responded with three in the eighth. Harper hit a two-run shot, and Daniel Murphy singled in Anthony Rendon.
Matt Adams then struck out looking against Dakota Hudson, ending the inning, and Jordan Hicks worked the ninth for his fourth save in eight chances.
Paul DeJong also doubled and scored for St. Louis one night after he connected for a game-ending homer in a 7-6 victory. Matt Carpenter walked in the sixth to extend his on-base streak to 32 games.
Gonzalez was charged with five runs and five hits in four innings. The veteran left-hander is just 1-4 in his last six starts.
UP NEXT
The Nationals will start right-hander Jeremy Hellickson (5-2, 3.54 ERA) in the third game of a four-game set. Austin Gomber (2-0, 3.45 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals on Wednesday night. Hellickson is 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA in five career starts against St. Louis. Gomber is coming off his first win as a starter in a 7-0 Cardinals victory against the Kansas City Royals last Friday.
Skyscan Forecast Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Dan Hicks
Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly this morning. N @ 10. High 81.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. N @ 5. Low 64.
Thursday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing. Variable winds @ 10. High 83.
Friday: Few showers in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. High 83.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Warmer. High 86.
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Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Sioux City Construction Office said Tuesday, work to set bridge beams on Interstate 29 bridge over Floyd Boulevard in Sioux City will require closing Floyd Boulevard from 8-a.m. until 3-p.m. Saturday, August 18, weather permitting.
Motorists wanting to go to southbound I-29 will be directed around the work zone by traveling onto I-29, then left on Wesley Parkway, and then left on the southbound on-ramp. Motorists wanting to exit southbound I-29 to Floyd Boulevard will take Exit 149 to Wesley Parkway and utilize surface streets to Floyd Boulevard.
Another candidate has filed nomination papers for a seat on the Cass County Ag Extension Council. Cass County Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns reports Jeb Peck, of Griswold, filed papers Tuesday in advance of the November 6th General Election. Last week it was announced Kristi Plagman, of Cumberland, and Chad Becker, of Wiota, had filed to have their names appear on the Nov. 6th ballot for the same position.
Candidates have until Aug. 29th to submit their nomination petition papers. There are five positions open on the Ag Extension Council. Each is a four-year term.
Officials with the Cass County Health System said Tuesday, Kim Kopp, BSN, WOCN, has been selected as an Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) 2018 Hospital Hero. She will be recognized on October 10, 2018, during the IHA annual meeting in Des Moines. She is one of only 10 people from across the state chosen as hospital heroes this year.
Kim Kopp, BSN, WOCN, was recently selected as a 2018 Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero. Kim is a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse at Cass County Health System. Shown here surprising her with the news are Michelle Woolsey, Director of Clinical Operations; Brett Altman, CEO; Kopp; and Amanda Bireline, Chief Nursing Officer. Kopp will be recognized at the Iowa Hospital Association’s annual meeting in October.
Kopp began her nursing career as a medical/surgical nurse at Cass County Memorial Hospital in 1984, and then served as Director of the Distinct Skilled Unit at the hospital. In 1995, she completed a special training program to begin the next phase of her career as a wound, ostomy, continence nurse. In 2004, she was honored as the Iowa WOCN Nurse of the Year.
Kopp was nominated as a hospital hero in recognition of her commitment to and compassion for her patients, her profession, and life-long learning. Letters of support for her nomination recognized these and other heroic qualities.
According to the IHA website, the IHA Hospital Hero Award “recognizes hospital employees who have performed heroic acts or have consistently and tirelessly given of their time, talent and expertise to improve their organizations, patients and communities. These everyday heroes are the role models for other hospital employees and the communities they serve.”
PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say an Iowa man died after his car collided with two other vehicles at an intersection near an Omaha suburb. The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. Monday just south of Papillion.
The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says a car driven by 63-year-old Kevin Lingren, of Malvern, Iowa, was attempting to turn left when it was hit by a northbound sport utility vehicle. A third vehicle was also hit in the collision.
Lingren was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other drivers, both from Nebraska, were not injured.
Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce have proclaimed this past weekend’s AtlanticFest a success. Saturday’s event was sponsored by First Whitney Bank & Trust. The community wide celebration had something for everyone and brought the entire community together. The annual festival also serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said “AtlanticFest 2018 was another great success and we have received an overwhelming amount of positive comments from business owners, volunteers, participants and vendors. Events like this one are successful when generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers and the overall community come together to show their support. First Whitney Bank is a great partner to have to continue making AtlanticFest successful year after year.”
The annual Road Race kicked off AtlanticFest with 121 racers, filling west 6th Street. HyVee provided free fruit and ATI Physical Therapy provided free pre- and post-race stretching. The overall winners included Craig Becker and Jazzy Dagel in the two-mile race, Jalen Petersen and Taylor McCreedy in the five-mile race, and Laney Brosam was our fastest two-mile walker for the day. All race results can be found at www.atlanticiowa.com.
The annual Tractor Ride started at the Cass County Fairgrounds and toured Pro Rail and Arnie’s Artwork. The riders were then treated to lunch at Dvorak Tire & Service. This year, around 40 tractors participated.
Crafters filled west 5th Street, bringing in a great crowd. This year, 35 crafters took part in AtlanticFest, bringing a variety of items for community members to enjoy. Food vendors also filled City Park and were placed throughout Chestnut Street.
Olsen’s Outdoor Power and Plastic Professionals were the presenting sponsors of the Motorcycle Show and was coordinated by Michael Magers and Kolby Hansen. 45 bikes entered the show, bringing a great variety of motorcycles to town for enthusiasts to enjoy. Motorcycle Show results can be found on www.atlanticiowa.com.