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Audubon Wheeler Girls Tennis season preview

Sports

April 7th, 2024 by admin

The Audubon Wheelers girls tennis season is underway. The Wheelers have 15 high schoolers out this season and are coached by McKenzie Nissen.

Coach Nissen said last year was about improving the program.

Coach Nissen had this to say about how her team has been progressing so far on the season.

Coach Nissen says there is many new faces this year Wheelers tennis program and she emphasized the team has been working on a lot of fundamentals.

Coach Nissen elaborated on what her goals and expectations for the year.

 

The Wheelers are coming off a 9-0 loss to Ballard on Friday April 5th in the Dallas Center-Grimes Quad Meet. The next tennis meet for the Wheelers will be Tuesday April 9th at Red Oak. That tennis meet will start at 4:30 p.m.

Red Oak man arrested on an Assault charge Sunday morning

News

April 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak arrested a man for Domestic Abuse Assault. 46-year-old Dustin Dean French, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 11-a.m., and transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held without bond.

DCI Major Crime Unit investigating officer-involved, fatal shooting incident in Cedar Rapids

News

April 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – On April 6, 2024, at approximately 6:37 pm, the Cedar Rapids Police Department (CRPD) received a 911 call in which a suspect requested an officer respond to his residence on 31st Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. A second 911 call was received where a second reporting party asked for officers to respond for a welfare check for the suspect.  It was reported the suspect was making homicidal and suicidal statements and was armed with a weapon.  CRPD Officers responded to the area and located the suspect and the male bystander who had requested assistance with the suspect’s erratic behavior.

Officers conducted a high risk approach and the suspect was observed with a weapon in his hands. The officers gave verbal commands to the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect raised the weapon in the direction of officers.  Three officers discharged their weapons at the suspect who immediately fell to the ground after being struck by gunfire.  Emergency responders were called and the male suspect died while at the scene. The male bystander was also struck by gunfire and was transported to the hospital for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds. No officers were injured during the incident.  There is no known threat to the public or community related to this incident.

The CRPD requested the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Major Crime Unit to conduct the officer involved shooting investigation.  The DCI Laboratory Crime Scene Team assisted with the scene examination.

The suspect’s name will not be released at this time, pending a death notification to next of kin and final autopsy.  The male bystander’s name will not be released at this time.

The three involved CRPD officers’ names and additional facts are not being released at this time and they have been placed on critical incident leave pending the completion of the investigation.

Upon completion of the investigation a report will be filed with the Linn County Attorney and Attorney General’s Office for review and use of force determination. No further information will be released at this time.

Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s deputy resigns following investigation

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April 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (KTTC) – A Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s deputy has resigned after allegedly posting a photo from an accident scene on social media. In a press release issued Friday, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin Pals said his office started an investigation Thursday into the alleged posting sent out to members of the public. According to Pals, the deputy being investigated resigned effective Friday.

This week, KTTC received an email from a family member of a Mason City man killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday. The sheriff’s office confirmed the death of 22-year-old Allan Shafer. According to law enforcement, Shafer hit a deer while on his motorcycle early Sunday morning in Plymouth, which is about 15 minutes northeast of Mason City. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shafer’s uncle told KTTC a sheriff’s deputy took photos of his nephew’s body and posted them on his personal social media. The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office is not releasing any additional information about its investigation at this time. Pals did not mention the deputy’s name.

 

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Perry teacher retention bonus bill into law

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April 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa — (KCCI) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill aimed to keep teachers in the Perry School District. Under the new law, the school district would be able to use up to $700,000 to give bonuses. The funds could also offer teachers more if they decide to stay with the district. The bill is part of an effort to retain educators after the deadly shooting at the high school in January.

Red Oak man arrested for OWI Sunday morning

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April 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Red Oak Police arrested a man an on OWI charge early this (Sunday) morning. Authorities say 35-year-old Travis Lee Treat, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 2:25-a.m. in the 900 block of Inman Drive, for Operating While Intoxicated/1st offense – a Serious Misdemeanor. Treat was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 bond.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, April 7, 2024

Weather

April 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning & again later this afternoon. High near 64. SE winds 15-30 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. W @ 10-20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. W @ 10-25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 63. The Low was 38.  Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 47, and the Low was 33. The All-Time Record High on April 7th in Atlantic, was 85, in 2020. The Record Low was 10, in 2018. Sunrise: 6:53. Sunset: 7:51.

CAROL EILEEN [Johnson] HEMMINGSEN, 86, of Marne (Mass of Christian Burial 4/11/24)

Obituaries

April 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CAROL EILEEN HEMMINGSEN, 86, of Marne, died Friday, April 05, 2024, at Heritage House in Atlantic. A Mass of Christian Burial for CAROL HEMMINGSEN will be held 2-p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the mass at the church on Thursday.

Following Mass, interment will take place at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Atlantic. Following the committal service, a luncheon will be held in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Parish Hall.

Memorials may be directed to the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in memory of Carol. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA, 50022.

CAROL HEMMINGSEN is survived by:

Her son – Rodney (Patti) Hemmingsen, of Marne.

Her sister – La Vila (Dale) Nielsen, of Johnston.

2 grandsons, 1 great-granddaughter,  and other relatives.

Clark Named as Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year

Sports

April 6th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

CLEVELAND, Ohio — University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was named the winner of the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Award it was announced during last night’s matchup. Clark also won the award last season and was a finalist in her sophomore and freshman year.
Clark was chosen as the winner of the award by a poll of national college basketball experts that recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball based on their performances during the 2023-24 season.
The most dominant player in women’s college basketball recently led the Hawkeyes to their second straight Final Four leading the nation in assists (9.0 assists per game) and in scoring (31.7 points per game). She became the first player to finish No. 1 in both categories in back-to-back seasons. Clark owns a career 3,900+ points and she recently became the first Division-I player to record 1,000+ points in back-to-back seasons. She is also the only player in NCAA DI men’s or women’s basketball history to lead her conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.
In its 25th year, the award recognizes the top point guard in NCAA Division I women’s college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the floor leadership, playmaking, and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman.
2023-24 AWARDS  
– Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year
– Ann Meyers Drysdale Award
– Honda Sport Award
– Wade Trophy
– Associated Press National Player of the Year
– Naismith National Player of the Year
– USA Today National Player of the Year
– ESPN.com National Player of the Year
– The Athletic National Player of the Year
– Sporting News National Player of the Year
– AP, USBWA, USA Today First Team All-America
– Big Ten Player of the Year
– First Team All-Big Ten
– Big Ten Player of the Week; Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Jan. 2, Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 4.
– WBCA National Player of the Week; Nov. 14, Nov. 28, Jan. 3, Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 31, Feb. 6, Feb. 20.
– AP National Player of the Week; Nov. 14, Jan. 9, Feb. 20.
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will face 1-Seed South Carolina on Sunday, April 7, in Cleveland inside Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. (CT) and will air nationwide on ABC.

NORMA FINCK, 90, of Greenfield (Celebration of Life 4/13/24)

Obituaries

April 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

NORMA FINCK, 90, of Greenfield, died Jan. 11, 2024. Celebration of Life Services for NORMA FINCK will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Burial is in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial.

Memorials may be directed to the Norma Finck Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

NORMA FINCK is survived by:

Her sons – Jim (Marla) Finck, and Gary (Joanie) Finck, all of Greenfield.

Her daughter – Sherri Lund, of Greenfield.

Her brothers – Earl Jacobsen, and Larry (Evelyn) Jacobson, all of Menlo.

Her sister – Bev Wright, of Greenfield.

12 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; her in-laws, other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left to the family at to be www.lambfuneralhomes.com.