WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11th

April 11th, 2018 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: A color cartridge for a Cannon computer printer. It’s new, never been opened. Cartridge number is: 241XL. Paid $35, selling for $20. 243-1402.

FREE: A 4-drawer wooden dresser. It is in the front yard at 710 West 9th Street in Atlantic. First to take it, owns it!

GARAGE SALE: Antiques, wood furniture, stereo systems, lots more. Moving and needs to go. Come anytime – 306 E. 6th St., Atlantic.

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IRS warning on tax deadline scams, ‘IRS Refunds’ email

News

April 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

With the April 17 tax deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers and tax professionals to be alert to identity theft scams, especially a new email version currently pretending to be from “IRS Refunds.” As the filing season comes to a close, thieves are stepping up their efforts, warned the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners. The Security Summit, a partnership between the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry, continues to take steps to combat tax-related identity theft. The “IRS Refunds” scam is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to trick people into opening a link or attachment associated with the email. This link takes people to a fake page where thieves try to steal personally identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers. Often these links or attachments also secretly download malware that can perform many functions, such as giving the thief control of the computer or tracking keystrokes to determine other sensitive passwords or critical data.

The IRS does not randomly contact taxpayers or tax professionals via email, including asking people to confirm their tax refund information. The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. However, there are special circumstances in which the IRS will call or come to a home or business, such as when a taxpayer has an overdue tax bill, to secure a delinquent tax return or a delinquent employment tax payment, or to tour a business as part of an audit or during criminal investigations. Even then, taxpayers will generally first receive several letters (called “notices”) from the IRS in the mail. Note that the IRS does not:

Demand that taxpayers use a specific payment method, such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. The IRS will not ask for debit or credit card numbers over the phone. Taxpayers should make check payments to the “United States Treasury” or review IRS.gov/payments for IRS online options.
Demand that taxpayers pay taxes without the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say is owed. Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to those who owe any taxes. Taxpayers should also be advised of their rights as a taxpayer.
Threaten to bring in local police, immigration officers or other law-enforcement to have taxpayers arrested for not paying. The IRS also cannot revoke a driver’s license, business license or immigration status.
Threats like these are common tactics scam artists use to trick victims into buying into their schemes.
With scams like these circulating, taxpayers and tax professionals should take ongoing security precautions to protect their identities and their computer networks from identity thieves.

Here are a few basic security steps for taxpayers:

Always use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections. Make sure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Encrypt sensitive files such as tax records stored on computers. Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
Learn to recognize and avoid phishing emails, threatening calls and texts from thieves posing as legitimate organizations such as banks, credit card companies and even the IRS. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails.
Protect personal data. Don’t routinely carry Social Security cards, and make sure tax records are secure. Shop at reputable online retailers. Treat personal information like cash; don’t leave it lying around.

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Glenwood man injured in Wed. morning accident

News

April 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The driver of a 2007 Chevy was transported by Malvern Rescue to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, following an accident early this (Wednesday) morning. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office says 76-year old Raymond Esposito, of Glenwood, was traveling east on Highway 34 just east of 350th Street, when his vehicle left the roadway on the left side before entering the north ditch. The accident happened at around 2:20-a.m. Esposito told authorities someone or something else was controlling the vehicle, causing him to leave the roadway. He suffered from knee pain following the accident.

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Fremont-Mills and Underwood win at Griswold Girls Tiger Relays

Sports

April 11th, 2018 by admin

The Fremont-Mills and Underwood Girls were team title winners at the Griswold Girls Tiger Relays on Tuesday night.

Division AA

Underwood 184
AHSTW 102
Red Oak 101
Kuemper Catholic 98
Southwest Valley 52
Sidney 40

Division A

Fremont-Mills 130
Griswold 98
Riverside 76
Woodbine 58
South Page 23

Full Results:

Division A

Division AA

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High School Track Scoreboard 04/10/2018

Sports

April 11th, 2018 by admin

Shenandoah Boys Mustang Relays

Glenwood 174
Southwest Valley 109
Shenandoah 109
CAM 87
Griswold 70
Sidney 62
Clarinda 55
Red Oak 55
Essex 8
South Page 2

Full Results: Shenandoah Mustang Relays

Carroll Co-Ed Relays

Girls

IKM-Manning 116
Greene County 110
Carroll 104
Webster City 101
Woodward-Granger 45
Perry 43
Roland-Story 38
Audubon 32

Full Results: 2018 Carroll Co-Ed Relays

Boys

Webster City 137
Greene County 97
Carroll 90
Woodward-Granger 80
Perry 69
IKM-Manning 66
Audubon 50

Full Results: 2018 Carroll Co-Ed Relays

Earlham Co-Ed Meet

Girls

Panorama 163
Harlan 124
Earlham 92
AC/GC 91
Van Meter 65
Nodaway Valley 50
West Central Valley 44
Coon Rapids-Bayard 36
Des Moines Christian 29
Colo-Nesco 20
Southeast Warren 15
Exira-EHK 4
Iowa Christian Academy 3
Orient-Macksburg 1

Full Results: Earlham Girls

Boys

Madrid 115
Van Meter 110
Earlham 109.5
AC/GC 92
Des Moines Christian 75
West Central Valley 51
Panorama 51
Nodaway Valley 39
Colo-Nesco 34
Exira-EHK 24
Iowa Christian Academy 20.5
Grand View Christian 10
Coon Rapids-Bayard 8
Orient-Macksburg 2

Full Results: Earlham Boys

Lewis Central Girls Invitational

Glenwood 134.5
CB Abraham Lincoln 113
Denison-Schleswig 93
Lewis Central 80
Creston 71
Treynor 65
Shenandoah 56.5
CB Thoma Jefferson 46
East Mills 33
Tri-Center 30
CB St. Albert 18

Full Results: 2018 LC Girls Invite

East Union Girls Invitational

Central Decatur 100
Bedford 93
East Union
Lenox 73
Murray

Full Results: 2018 East Union Girls Invite

West Monona Girls Spartan Invitational

Kingsley-Pierson/Woodbury Central 169.5
Logan-Magnolia 139
OA-BCIG 111
Missouri Valley 42
West Monona 34.5
Boyer Valley 30
Whiting 16
West Harrison 16
Ar-We-Va 16
Westwood 8
River Valley 7

Full Results: 2018 West Monona Spartan Invitational

Central Decatur Boys Cardinal Relays

Mount Ayr 133.5
Woodward Academy 103.5
Des Moines North 91
Central Decatur 90
Clarinda Academy 69
Melcher-Dallas 34
Seymour 22
Ottumwa 19
Ankeny Christian 15
Murray 11

Full Results: Central Decatur Boys Cardinal Relays

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Atlantic boys track wins Ken Carstens Invitational at Harlan

Sports

April 11th, 2018 by admin

The Atlantic boys track and field team took the crown on Tuesday night in Harlan at the Ken Carstens Invitational. The Trojans put up 111 points to out-distance Harlan in second with 96.

Atlantic was led by wins from Gratt Reed in the 110M Hurdles and 400M Hurdles. Craig Becker in the 800M Run. Jaxson Eden in the 1600M Run. The Trojans also took gold in the 4x200M Relay and Distance Medley.

Team Scores

Atlantic 111
Harlan 96
St. Albert 84
Lewis Central 69
Treynor 63
OA-BCIG 52
KP-WC 47
Spirit Lake 41.5
CB Abraham Lincoln 38
Underwood 38
Missouri Valley 33

Full results: Ken Carstens Invitational

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Atlantic boys golf finishes 2nd at Mustang Invitational

Sports

April 11th, 2018 by admin

The Atlantic boys golf team came in 2nd at the Shenandoah Mustang Invitational on Tuesday. Ben Renaud shot an even par round of 70 to lead the Trojans and take medalist honors at the tournament.

Team Standings

Glenwood 308
Atlantic 318
Denison-Schleswig 355
Maryville 359
Clarinda 393
Shenandoah 411
Red Oak 416

Atlantic Scores: Ben Renaud 70 Medalist. Matt Gearheart 77 4th place, Cyle Renaud 86 15th place. Mason Goergen 88. Austin Alexander 85 12th place. Drey Newell 102.

Coach Ed DenBeste: “It was a pretty good day in Shenandoah. I thought our team played pretty well. Great to see Ben shoot an even par round today. He made some key birdies today. Good to see Matt play well. Cyle had some struggles on a few holes. Hit the ball well to start but then had a few struggles to finish. Great to see Austin place today and have a pretty solid finish with 85. Started with some high numbers but had a great stretch of pars. Mason played well but wants to do better. This was Drey’s first varsity experience and I know he is going to do better next match. Next match at Fox Run. Hope to have a lower score on Thursday.”

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High School Golf Scoreboard 04/10/2018

Sports

April 11th, 2018 by admin

Girls Golf

Glenwood 215, Atlantic 215. Glenwood wins by the 5th score. Atlantic scores: Alyssa Ginther 41 Medalist. Baylee Newell 45 Runner-Up. Hannah Alf 64, Anna Wiser 65, Cambry Miller 74. Coach Kathy Hobson: “Looking for more consistent play. Maybe once weather straightens out and we can play on regular basis that will come. Hard to go from practicing in parkas one night and playing in short sleeves and light jackets the next. Nouha Barray had a fantastic shot out of a bunker. Alyssa and Baylee had good rounds. Fun to watch them compete against each other.”
Boyer Valley 230, Denison-Schleswig 236, IKM-Manning 260. Medalist: Rylee Gehlsen, Denison-Schleswig, 55.
RVC Meet at Anita: CAM 199, Woodbine 254, Glidden-Ralston 255, Coon Rapids-Bayard 268, Exira-EHK NTS. Medalist: Sammi Jahde, CAM, 45. Runner-Up: Jacey Anthofer, Exira-EHK, 46.
Creston 180, Winterset 220, Clarke 248. Medalist: Rylie Driskell, Creston, 37.
East Union 214, Lenox 261, I-35 268. Medalist: Quinn Eslinger, East Union, 50.
Griswold 214, Riverside 246. Medalist: Shelby Keiser, Griswold, 51.
Harlan 199, Lewis Central 230. Medalist: Lexie Holloway, Harlan, 47.
Logan-Magnolia 247, Treynor NTS. Medalist: Shelby Keiser, Griswold, 51.
Missouri Valley 226, Tri-Center 236. Medalist: Madison Lease, Missouri Valley, 48.
Mount Ayr 210, Wayne 242. Medalist: Abbey Schafer, Mount Ayr, 41.
Shenandoah finished 2nd with a 409 at the Centerville Tournament

Boys Golf

Atlantic finishes 2nd in the Shenandoah Mustang Invite.
RVC Meet at Anita: CAM 178, Exira-EHK 185, Coon Rapids-Bayard 189, Boyer Valley 191, Glidden-Ralston 228, Woodbine 230. Medalist: Tyler Kopp, CAM, 37. Runner-Up: Everett Carroll, Exira-EHK 38.
Griswold 216, Riverside 240. Medalist: Logan Pelzer, Griswold, 47.
Harlan 182, Lewis Central 187. Medalist: Kevin Campbell, Harlan, 44.
Kuemper Catholic 143, Norwalk 150. Medalist: Nate Mertz, Kuemper Catholic, 34.
Logan-Magnolia 197, Treynor 182. Medalist: Nic Hiller, Logan-Magnolia, 44.
Missouri Valley 173, Tri-Center 182. Medalist: Nick Tennis, Missouri Valley, 37.
Winterset 163, Clarke 193, Creston 197. Medalist: Jack West and Ty Gilliland, Winterset, 37.
Wayne 171, Mount Ayr 175. Medalist: Myles Greene, Mount Ayr, 39.

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