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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, May 4th, 2024

Weather

May 4th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northwesterly & gust as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. E/SE winds 5-10.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday: A 50% chance of showers & thunderstorms. High near 74.
Monday Night: Showers & thunderstorms. Low around 51.
Tuesday: A slight of chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise sunny & breezy, with a high near 74.

Friday’s High temperature in Atlantic was 71. The Low was 37. We received .56″ rain ( 7-a.m. Friday thru 7a.m. today), in Atlantic. Last year on this date, the High was 82 and the Low was 36. The Record High set on May 4th in Atlantic was 91 in 1918. The Record Low was 18 in 1907. Sunrise: 6:14. Sunset: 8:21.

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High School Girls Golf results from Friday May 3rd

Sports

May 4th, 2024 by admin

Council Bluffs City Meet

1. Lewis Central 390

2.Abraham Lincoln 434

3.St. Albert 467

4.Heartland Christian 528

5.Thomas Jefferson 533

 

Kuemper Catholic Invite

1.Spencer 367

2. Kuemper Catholic 392

3.Denison-Schleswig 404

4.Alta-Aurelia 408

5. Harlan 427

6. Carroll 433

Atlantic DNP

 

West Central Valley

No Scores reported

CAM

Southeast Warren

Des Moines Christian

West Central Valley

No Scores reported

 

Tri-Center 230 AHSTW NTS 

Medalist: Addy Redeinbaugh, Tri-Center (52)

Runner-up: Natalie Ausdemore, Tri-Center (5

 

Treynor 218 Missouri Valley 259 

Medalist: Sophi Pedersen, Treynor (46)

Runner-up: Henley Arbaugh, Missouri Valley (49)

 

Mount Ayr 198 Shenandoah 219 Hamburg NTS

Medalist: Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr (39)

Runner-up: Sarah Pickens, Shenandaoh (44)

 

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High School Girls & Boys Soccer results from Friday May 3rd

Sports

May 4th, 2024 by admin

Girls

Tri-Center 2, Kuemper Catholic 1

Treynor 10, AHSTW 0

Panorama 9, Logan-Magnolia 1

Council Bluffs Lincoln 2, Lewis Central 1

 

Boys 

Tri-Center 2, Kuemper Catholic 1

Carlisle 1, West Central Valley 0

LeMars 8, Thomas Jefferson 1

Treynor 10, AHSTW 0

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Hawkeyes Win Game 1 Against Wildcats

Sports

May 4th, 2024 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team used an eighth inning two-out rally to defeat Northwestern, 4-3, on Friday night at Duane Banks Field.
“Northwestern played really well,” said head coach Rick Heller. “Pitched us tough, and it was one of those nights where you wonder if you were going to burn both of our pitchers and not get the win. The pitching was key.”
The Hawkeye trailed the Wildcats, 2-1, after the first inning. The teams were locked in a pitcher’s duel holding each other scoreless for the next six innings. In the top of the eighth Northwestern plated a run to take a 3-1 lead.
In the bottom half of the eighth the Hawkeyes rattled off four hits with two outs capped by a two RBI single from Cade Moss to take the 4-3 lead.
“We stuck with our approach,” said Moss. “We hit a lot of hard balls tonight just right at guys. Didn’t get a chance to break it open in those middle innings, but when the time came everyone stuck with what they were doing. Ended up hitting the ball hard and four two-out hits, couldn’t have written it up better.”
Jack Young would take the ball for Iowa in the top of the ninth and strikeout the side to earn the save and close the door.
Anthony Watts got the start on the mound for Iowa. He threw 4 2/3 innings and struck out seven and allowed two runs on four hits and three walks.
Watts turned the ball over to Aaron Savary who threw 3 1/3 innings to earn his fifth win of the season. Savary allowed one run on three hits and struck out three.
Davis Cop, Will Mulflur and Michael Seegers joined Moss as Hawkeyes with two hits on the night. Moss had the two RBIs and Reese Moore and Ben Wilmes each plated a run.
“They didn’t give us anything,” said Heller. “Aside from the error in the first that allowed us to get a run when Reese doubled. They played really stingy baseball, and only had four free bases on the night. It was a strange night for us offensively, I felt like we were getting some good barrels that we didn’t get rewarded for. You don’t see that very often.”
All four of Iowa’s runs came with two outs and the Hawkeyes hit .429 (6-14) with runners on base.
The Hawkeyes and Wildcats square off in game two of the series tomorrow at 2:05 p.m. at Duane Banks Field. RHP Brody Brecht is set to matchup with RHP Jack Dyke.

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Kuhn Climbs to 3rd at Iowa, Hawkeyes PR in Finale

Sports

May 4th, 2024 by admin

AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa sophomore Hayden Kuhn climbed to third on Iowa’s all-time list in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Friday at the ISU Alumni Invite.

Kuhn clocked an 8:50.99 in the event and placed second. The Marion, Iowa, native made a nine-second improvement on his previous best.

“Hayden (Kuhn) had a fantastic performance tonight in his 3,000-meter steeplechase,” associate head coach Randy Hasenbank said. “He went from 61st in the NCAA West Region rankings to 34th, which locks down a qualifying mark. I am proud of Hayden and how far he has come in this event. He has such high expectations of himself, and I am really excited about his breakthrough performance tonight.”

The Hawkeyes gained additional personal records from Lily Johannes (2:16.12) and Cameron Kalaway (2:19.28) in the women’s 800 meters and Martin Strong (1:48.94) and James Fingalsen (1:53.82) in the men’s 800. Ian Geisler (3:51.99) and Carson Houg (3:52.08) notched career bests in the men’s 1,500 meters.

UP NEXT: Iowa enters postseason competition with the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, beginning on May 10.

Hawkeye Results

ISU Alumni Invite

 Men’s 400 Meters

  1. Evan Schuster – 49.46

Women’s 800 Meters

  1. Clare Kelly – 2:13.70
  2. Lily Johannes – 2:16.12, PR
  3. Cameron Kalaway – 2:19.28, PR
  4. Ava Rush – 2:26.24

Men’s 800 Meters

  1. Martin Strong – 1:48.94, PR
  2. James Finaglsen – 1:53.82, PR

Women’s 1,500 Meters

  1. Rowan Boulter – 4:52.20
  2. Ellie Rathe – 5:04.32

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Hawkeyes Fall in Extra

Sports

May 4th, 2024 by admin

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Iowa softball team fell to Illinois in game one of a three-game series, 2-1, in 10 innings on Friday night at Eichelberger Field.

Jalen Adams got the start for the Hawkeyes and allowed just three hits through the first five innings.

Freshman Jena Young had a one out double in the top of third. Iowa had runners on the corners with two outs but were unable to capitalize.

Sophomore Tory Bennett put the Hawkeyes on the board first in the fifth with a double to left, scoring Grace Banes. Illinois responded in the home half scoring on an RBI single up the middle to tie the game at one. Iowa had a scoring opportunity in the sixth as freshman Devin Bowman got to third after a two out double but was left there as the Illini recorded the third out. Both teams were retired in order in the seventh to send the game to extra innings.

Adams continued to keep the Illini hitters off the base path as she faced just seven hitters through the eighth and ninth. The Hawkeyes were able to get runners on the corners with one out in the top of the 10th but once again left the stranded. The Illini ended the game in the bottom of the 10th after a leadoff double came around to score on a single.

Iowa finished the game with one run on eight hits and three errors. The Hawkeyes left 11 runners on base.

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Audubon Wheelers Baseball season preview with Coach Erik Borkowski

Sports

May 3rd, 2024 by admin

The Audubon Wheelers will start the season with new baseball coach. Erik Borkowski was offered the Wheelers head baseball coaching job over the offseason, as he was the coach of the Wheelers softball program for the past 14 seasons. Borkowski takes over a Wheelers baseball program  which was coached last season by Matt Wilder.

The Wheelers had a 5-14 record overall and 3-13 record in the Western Iowa Conference last year.

Borkowski gave a brief statement how he was offered the Wheelers baseball position.

Coach Borkowski broke down the Wheelers roster that he will have for this season.

Borkowski gave his first initial thoughts on what the Western Iowa Conference will look like.

Coach Borkowski talked about his goals for this season.

The first baseball game for the Audubon Wheelers will be Monday, May 13th, when they will be at West Central Valley in Stuart. First pitch of that game will start at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

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DOTTIE ANN “Birdy” SMITH, 60, of Atlantic, & formerly of Lewis (No Svcs.)

Obituaries

May 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DOTTIE ANN “Birdy” SMITH, 60, of Atlantic (and formerly of Lewis), died April  17th, 2024. No services are planned. To honor Dottie’s memory the family encourages online tributes of your favorite stories and photos on her guestbook at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.  Posts will be reviewed and uploaded within 24 hours. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic is assisting the family.

A slideshow is available below for viewing.  In addition, cards and memories for the family can be dropped off at Roland Funeral Home, 204 East 5th Street or mailed to PO Box 129, Atlantic, Iowa 50022.

DOTTIE “BIRDY” SMITH is survived by:

Her children – Theresa Miller, Bruce (Jessica Brotherton) Smith, and Sarah White.

and 6 grandchildren.

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REVEREND NANCY JENSEN, 71, of Atlantic (Svcs. 5/7/24)

Obituaries

May 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

REVEREND NANCY JENSEN, 71, of Atlantic, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at home. Funeral services for REV. NANCY JENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, May 7th, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.

The service will be live-streamed on the United Church of Christ of Atlantic, IA Facebook page and will also be recorded and available on the funeral home website by noon on Wednesday.

Visitation with the family present will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic.

Burial will be held in the Exira Cemetery following a luncheon in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials are encouraged to be directed to the family for designation at a later date.

REV. NANCY JENSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Dale Jensen, of Atlantic.

Her sons – Greg (Carrie) Jensen, of Audubon; and Adam Jensen (and fiancé, Sarah Irlbeck), of Manning.

Her daughters – Jennifer Fry of Montreal, MO; Ann (Larry Jo) Hinners, of Manning, and Heather (Daniel) Newman, of Atlantic.

17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

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CAM Girls Softball preview with Coach Jeni Follmann

Sports

May 3rd, 2024 by admin

CAM Cougars Girls softball team getting ready for their 2023-2024 season. The CAM softball team had a 9-16 overall record and had a 6-8 record in the Rolling Valley Conference last season. The Cougars will be coached by Jeni Follmann this season. Follmann will be in her first year as head coach of the Cougars as she was an assistant coach on last year’s team and is looking to forward this opportunity.

The Cougars softball program is going to try something new this season for the head coaching position says coach Follmann.

Coach Follmann gave a breakdown of what her softball team will look like this season.

Follmann gave her perspective on who be the team leaders.

Coach Follmann commented on what her teams goals for the season.

The Cougars first softball game of the season will be Tuesday, May 21st. That game will start at 5:30 p.m.

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