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IHSBCA Academic All-State

Sports

August 9th, 2016 by admin

Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Academic All-State Honorees
A panel of coaches selected these senior players who demonstrate outstanding academic, moral, and athletic characteristics.

2016 First Team Academic All-State

Zeb Adreon, Pleasantville
Manny Jeffery, Linn-Mar
Danny Anderson, Boone
Charles Johnson III, Dubuque Hempstead
Joe Crowley, Carlisle
Zachary Lin, Des Moines Roosevelt
Brady Danner, Glidden-Ralston
Grant Mantell, Treynor
Eli Dotson, Des Moines Roosevelt
Liam McAlister, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Javin Drake, Wilton
Travis Miller, St. Albert
Colin Flattery, St. Edmond-Ft. Dodge
Cole Muehring, Dubuque Hempstead
Robert Flattery, St. Edmond-Ft. Dodge
Nick Nelson, Winterset
Dylan Heetland, AGWSR
Caleb Shudak, Lewis Central
Noah Heitshusen, Williamsburg
Grant Tiarks, Colo-Nesco
Tyler Hovick, Roland-Story
Jack Thode, Janesville

2016 Second Team Academic All-State

John Barclay, Roland-Story
Vic Malloy, Williamsburg
Johnny Bice, Fort Dodge
Christian Michels, Marquette
Blake Clausen, Missouri Valley
Garrett Nichols, West Marshall
Devin Degen, Bishop Garrigan
Ben Norman, Des Moines Roosevelt
Zach Forret, Van Meter
Owen Pevestorf, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Haden Hammel, Waukon
Keaton Rhinehart, BGM
Travis Haupt, AGWSR
Jason Setterdahl, St. Edmond-Ft. Dodge
Derrick Henkenius, South Central Calhoun
Brodie Skinner, West Harrison
Mike Jones, Edgewood-Colesburg
Jake Smith, Des Moines Roosevelt
Max Karpinske, North Polk
Judd White, Wahlert Catholic
Sam Kolacia, Fort Dodge
Kyle Young, Treynor

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IHSBCA All-State Teams announced

Sports

August 9th, 2016 by admin

Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association
2016 All-State Teams

2016 All-State “Super Team”

P Javin Drake Wilton Sr
P TJ Sikkema Central DeWitt Sr
P Grant Judkins Pella Sr
C Joel Thompson Lewis Central Jr
C Brady Harpenau Remsen St. Mary’s Sr
1B Bryce Ball Mason City Newman Sr
2B Grant Mantell Treynor Sr
SS John Swanda Des Moines Roosevelt Jr
3B Brendan Dougherty West Des Moines Dowling Sr
OF Tyler Nunemaker Cedar Rapids Prairie Sr
OF Ben Norman Des Moines Roosevelt Sr
OF Peyton Stephens Carlisle Sr
OF Spencer Van Scoyoc Cedar Rapids Jefferson Sr
UT Zeb Adreon Pleasantville Sr
UT Trenton Wallace Davenport Assumption Jr
UT Nolan Manthei Johnston Sr
The Graphic Edge/IHSBCA Player of the Year- Grant Judkins – Pella
Lanny Peterson “All Academic” Award- Grant Mantell – Treynor

All-State Team – Class 4A

4A Captain: Spencer Van Scoyoc – Cedar Rapids Jefferson

First Team / Second Team
P Austin Miller Iowa City West Sr / P Ian Bedell Davenport Central So
P Calvin Stalzer West Des Moines Valley Sr / P Clayton Nettleton Davenport West So
P Hunter Lee Des Moines Lincoln Sr / P Walker McDonald Waukee Sr
C Matt Berst Cedar Rapids Kennedy Jr / C Derek Hackman Johnston Jr
C Austin Martin SE Polk Sr / C Caleb Stekl Cedar Rapids Jefferson Sr
1B Arthur Sells West Des Moines Valley Sr / 1B Jon Rozeboom Waukee Sr
2B Brady Bunten Cedar Rapids Washington So / 2B Zach Lin Des Moines Roosevelt Sr
SS Cal Clark Cedar Rapids Prairie Sr / SS Christian Pena Davenport Central Sr
3B Alec Capshaw Davenport Central Sr / 3B Cole Hauser SE Polk Sr
OF Manny Jeffery Linn-Mar Sr / OF Jevon Mason West Des Moines Valley So
OF Adam Barrett Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln Sr / OF Reece Blay Lewis Central Jr
OF Ross Kramer Urbandale Sr / OF Tyler Dralle Cedar Rapids Kennedy Sr
OF Jordan Yaukovitz Waukee Sr / OF Connor McCaffery Iowa City West Jr
UT Kyle Crowl Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln Sr / UT Thomas McLaughlin SE Polk Sr
UT Caleb Shudak Lewis Central Sr / UT Jacob Kirman Dubuque Senior Sr
UT Cooper Reittenger Cedar Rapids Prairie Sr / UT Sam Kolacia Fort Dodge Sr

All-State Team – Class 3A

3A Captain: Grant Judkins – Pella

First Team / Second Team
P Rece Martin Saydel Sr / P Adam Ketelsen Mt. Vernon Sr
P Chris Witzke Humbolt Sr / P  Max Steffens Central DeWitt Sr
P Vic Malloy Williamsburg Sr / P  Austin Savary Dubuque Wahlert Jr
C Colby Van Pelt Winterset Sr / C Max McCay Carlisle Sr
C Drew Nielsen MOC-FV Sr / C Tanner Reising Oelwein Sr
1B Anthony Hanson Carlisle Sr / 1B Devin Porter Saydel Jr
2B Alex Crile Fairfield Sr / 2B Noah Heitshusen Williamsburg Sr
SS Cole Loeffelbein Glenwood Jr / SS Brady Shelgren Humboldt Sr
3B Marquis Dew Mt. Vernon Sr / 3B Jordan Pierce Carlisle Sr
OF Jarrid Clark Bondurant Sr / OF Cameron Baumann Fairfield Jr
OF Keaton Candor LeMars Jr / OF Tanner Clark Central DeWitt Sr
OF Payton Duit Bondurant Sr / OF Riley Pfiffner Benton Community Jr
OF Ryley McGregor SB-L Jr / OF Colson Frakes South Tama Sr
UT Dalton Graven Waverly Shell Rock Sr / UT Luke Eldred Mt. Vernon Sr
UT Connor Lindaman Davenport Assumption Sr / UT Connor Prescott SB-L Sr
UT Tyler Hillman Pella Jr / UT Ben DeBoer MOC-FV Jr

All-State Team – Class 2A

2A Captain: Javin Drake – Wilton

First Team / Second Team
P Trace Hoffman Cascade Sr / P Kyle Schmitt Van Meter Sr
P Evan Reifert Wilton Jr / P Nick Long East Marshall Sr
P Brady Stover CMB Sr / P Ben Dotzler OA – BCIG Sr
C Jordan Wendel Alta-Aurelia Jr / C Jon Hennessee Wilton Sr
C Will Mertens Van Buren Sr / C Zach Scott NE Goose Lake Sr
1B Mason Newhard Monticello Sr / 1B Ethan McHenry Clear Lake Sr
2B Parker Truesdale Clear Creek Sr / 2B Joel Kirwan Hinton Sr
SS Brett Daley Treynor Jr / SS Matt Manternach Monticello Sr
3B CJ Kyle Missouri Valley Sr / 3B Derrick Henkenios South Central Calhoun Sr
OF Skyler Beller Hinton Sr / OF Jake Koch Van Meter Sr
OF Race Brant Woodward-Granger Sr / OF Trevor Hurd NFV Sr
OF Brock Busick Pleasantville Sr / OF Kaleb Timmsen Wilton Jr
OF Kurt Trumm Cascade Sr / OF Jacob Wallace Carroll Kuemper Sr
UT Cooper Merrill Clear Lake Sr / UT Trevor Ambrose New Hampton Sr
UT Ketzalli DonDiego NE Goose Lake Sr / UT Noah Allmon Missouri Valley Sr
UT Ryne Schooley Iowa City Regina So / UT Jordan Nelson Iowa City Regina Sr

All-State Team – Class 1A

1A Captain: Bryce Ball – Mason City Newman

First Team Second Team
P Jacob Wesselmann Remsen St. Mary’s Jr / P Chase Rath Highland-Riverside Jr
P Porter Hummel West Sioux Sr /  P Cade Stuart North Tama Sr
P Jake Hilmer North Linn Fr / P Ethan Wyant Jesup Jr
C Clay Emhoff West Fork Jr / C Bryce Paul Alburnett Sr
C Cade Schares Don Bosco Sr / C Justin Negaard West Sioux Sr
1B Dalton Smith Don Bosco Sr / 1B Noah Borkowski Glidden-Ralston Sr
2B Dillon Caves Alburnett Sr / 2B RJ Staab Remsen St. Mary’s So
SS Zac Kibby Bishop Garrigan Sr / SS Colin Ruuksmeier North Union Sr
3B Madi DeHart Hudson Sr / 3B Cameron Murphy Gladbrook Reinbeck Sr
OF Parker Dondlinger Mason City Newman Sr / OF Ryan Miller North Linn So
OF Aaron Allard Akron – Westfield Jr / OF Mitch Van Beck Central Lyon Jr
OF Lance Hoch Southeast Warren Sr / OF Peyton Crawford Sigourney Sr
OF Avery Waybill Moravia Sr / OF Christian Reischaur Colo Nesco Sr
UT Cameron Hoag North Tama Jr / UT Joe Smoldt Gladbrook Reinbeck Jr
UT Trevor Brown Don Bosco So / UT Brett Kelting Calamus Wheatland Jr
UT Connor Clark Remsen St. Mary’s Sr / UT Kaiden Fiebelkorn BGM Sr

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More than 25,000 acres of private land open to hunting this fall

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

August 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR says Iowa hunters this fall will have access to hunt on more than 25,000 acres of private land on 132 sites around the state as part of a program that helps landowners improve habitat on portions of their land in exchange for allowing hunter access.

The Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP) provide expertise and funding to landowners who are interested in improving wildlife habitat on their property. Landowner participation varies from three to 10 years depending upon the contracts.

DNR logo“Hunters told us they felt access to private land was an important step to improving their hunting experience and to attracting new hunters to the outdoors. We were fortunate to have this opportunity to provide them with access to these areas through the IHAP,” said Kelly Smith, private lands program coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who manages the IHAP.

Areas are posted with signs, are regularly patrolled by Iowa DNR conservation officers and will be treated like public hunting ground, with the noted exception that it is private property.

“Hunters should respect private property, stay on the land enrolled in the program and pick up after themselves,” Smith said. “This program is only available because landowners were willing to participate in it.”

Site maps are available at www.iowadnr.gov/ihap showing boundaries, which species would be most likely attracted to the habitat and the location of a checkout box where hunters are asked to leave their comments on the program. The checkout cards are used to evaluate the program to see if hunters are getting what they expected from the program.

Walk-in public hunting through IHAP is available between September 1 and May 31. The IHAP is supported with money from Federal Farm Bill and Habitat Stamp.

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New apprentice hunting license allows experienced hunters to share their skills with novice hunters

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

August 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR says a new license went on sale July 13th that allows anyone age 16 and older to bypass the hunter education requirement for purchasing a hunting license while they give hunting a try under the direct supervision of an experienced, licensed adult hunter.

“We want to reach out to our fellow Iowans who missed hunter education when they were 12 and are now in their 20s and 30s and are interested in trying dove hunting or small game hunting,” said Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “If they like it, we can get them in the hunter education program and hopefully they become lifelong hunters.”IA DNR Outdoor logo

The apprentice hunting license includes the habitat fee and is available to residents for $30 and nonresidents for $123. There must be one licensed adult mentor hunter for each apprentice hunter. The apprentice hunting license may be purchased up to two times without having completed hunter education.

Resident apprentice licenses may be used to pursue small game and as the hunting license requirement for deer and turkey licenses and waterfowl stamps. A person hunting with an apprentice license must shoot and tag their own deer or turkey.

The nonresident apprentice hunting license is not allowed as a license for nonresidents to hunt deer or turkey. The apprentice program was approved by the Iowa legislature and signed by Governor Branstad during the 2015 session. More information is available online at www.iowadnr.gov/learntohunt.

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Crops continue to look good in latest report

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Iowa’s corn and soybean crops continued to do well as the calendar turned to August. The latest U-S-D-A report shows 83 percent of the corn is rated in good to excellent condition. The report says 94 percent of the soybeans are blooming which is six days ahead of last year. Seventy-nine percent of soybeans were setting pods which is one week ahead of normal.

The majority of the soybean crop is also in good shape — with 82 percent rated good to excellent. The crops have plenty of moisture to draw on, with 83 percent of the topsoil moisture in the state rated adequate and five percent showing a surplus. The same levels were reported for subsoil moisture as well.

(Radio Iowa)

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th

Trading Post

August 9th, 2016 by admin

FOR SALE: Body harness, brand new, $20. Call 712-243-2860.

FOR RENT: Two bedroom house in Exira. $400/month rent with a $400 deposit required. Call 712-249-2422.

WANTED: Looking for a Volkswagen Van or Pickup from the 1950’s or 1960’s. Finders fee of $250 offered if can help locate and complete sale. Call 620-910-7257.

SALE: Moving and garage sale at 502 E. 5th Street in Atlantic. Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00pm-4:00pm, Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am-Noon. If the white Chevy Lumina is there the sale is on and it is indoors. Some appliances: Refrigerator, Freezer, and Microwave for $75 each. Sewing cabinet with an electric lift to adjust height for $300 but will negotiate.

WANTED: Want to buy 1/2 dozen red garden tomatoes. Call 712-243-2069.

FOR SALE: 1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer for parts. They at using the seats, driver’s door, and maybe mirrors. In Wiota call 712-249-9485.

FOR SALE: Apple ipod touch, 64GB, like new, green case, paid $339, asking $119.  HP Envy 17 inch laptop, cracked front, no hard drive, selling as-is for $50.  Call 712-249-6622.

FOR SALE: Crib with mattress and sheets for $30.  Toddler bed and mattress for $5. Windows for free, no frames, just window double and triple pane.  Call 402-378-3640 in Lewis.

FOR SALE: A/C window unit, 18,000 btu, 220 watt, it’s old but works good $100. 712-250-0788.

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Nomination papers filed Monday for Cass County Offices

News

August 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns today (Tuesday), released a list of persons who have filed nomination papers to run for County Offices during the November 8th General Election. The candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include:

  • Steve Green, of Atlantic -Republican candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors in District 1. (Elect 1)
  • Dana Kunze, of Griswold – Democrat candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors in District 4. Kunze will face a challenge from Republican Steve Baier, who’s also from Griswold. (Elect 1)
  • Two candidates have filed to run for the Cass County Board of Supervisors in District 5: Republican Incumbent Frank Waters, of Cumberland, and No Party candidate Randy J. Pollock, of Anita. (Elect 1)
  • Cass County incumbent Republican Auditor Dale Sunderman is currently unopposed in his bid for re-election, as is Cass County Republican incumbent Sheriff, Darby McLaren. (elect 1 for each position)
  • And, two Republicans have filed papers to fun for the County Agricultural Extension Council incumbents Julie Aupperle, of Wiota, and Darrin Petty, of Atlantic. (4 seats are open on the Council)

Monday was the first day for candidates to file nomination papers with the Cass County Auditor’s Office. The last day to file, is Aug. 31st. Nomination petitions and other election forms are available at the office of the Cass County Auditor, as well as from the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office at sos.iowa.gov.

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Backyard and Beyond 08-09-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 9th, 2016 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Emily Krengel, Dietician at CCHS, about how farmers markets lead to better health.

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Cass County Supervisors to act on various resolutions Wed. morning

News

August 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(Update: The Board of Supervisors will meet in the basement meeting room at the Courthouse, as their Board Room on the Main floor will not be available, Wednesday)

The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to act on a few resolutions and other matters to come before them, during their meeting Wednesday morning, in Atlantic. First up, the Board is expected to hear a request for the “Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND)” project, where up to $100,000 will be dedicated to dental education debt over a five-year period (25% from the community, 25% from the State of Iowa and 50% from Delta Dental.

The Supervisors will also act on a resolution abating taxes for a 1981 and 1974 mobile home (where it is impractical to collect the tax) and related Disabled Veteran Exemption. They’ll also act on a Resolution abating the tax for a parcel of land now owned by the City of Lewis, and an Order to Terminate Audubon County’s Plan of Reimbursement to Cass County, for Administrative Assistant Service rendered to the Audubon County Attorney’s Office, and then set the rate of compensation for an Administrative Assistant.

In other business, the Cass County Supervisors are expected to act on amending or rescinding the Cass County Information Technology Policy that was adopted July 29th, and act on approving the promotion of an employee to fill a Secondary Roads vacancy. Their meeting begins at 8:30-p.m. in the basement meeting room at the Courthouse, in Atlantic.

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Mt. Ayr & Denison Airports benefit from IA Transportation Commission funding

News

August 9th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Transportation Commission today (Tuesday), approved approximately $6.3 million for the fiscal year 2017 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms. Airport Development Projects funds approved include $133,650 for the resurfacing and overlay of Runway 17/35 at the Mount Ayr Municipal Airport, $174,675 for the removal of obstructions/Runway-Safety Area Grading at the Winterset Municipal Airport, and $7,000 for Hangar updates at the Denison Municipal Airport.

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $4 million for aviation safety, planning, and airport development projects at 24 airports throughout Iowa. AIP programs are funded with revenue from aircraft registration fees and aviation fuel taxes. Aviation vertical infrastructure programs will provide $2.25 million for projects at nine general aviation airports and eight commercial service airports throughout Iowa.

Those programs provide funding for the maintenance and development of airport facilities, such as terminal buildings, maintenance facilities, and aviation hangars. Vertical infrastructure programs are funded from aircraft registration fees, aviation fuel taxes, and the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF).

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