Cyclones Drop Series-Opener to No. 1 Texas

April 27th, 2024 by admin

AUSTIN, Texas – In Friday’s penultimate Big 12 series-opener, Iowa State (18-26, 5-14 Big 12) fell to No. 1-ranked Texas (40-6, 18-4 Big 12) by a score of 5-2 at Red & Charline McCombs Field.

Top-ranked Texas took a 5-0 lead into the fifth inning and Iowa State threatened to come back in the sixth, scoring two and loading the bases, but Texas escaped the jam and was able to earn the series-opening win.

Four Cyclones collected hits on the evening, as Milaysia Ochoa, Angelina Allen, Carli Spelhaug and Camille Marin had hits. Both Allen and Spelhaug had RBI doubles while Tatum Johnson had two walks on the night.

Jaiden Ralston (4-7) got the start in the circle for the Cyclones. She went 4.1 innings and allowed just one run on three hits, walking a lone Longhorn. Lauren Schurman pitched in middle relief, allowing four runs on five hits.

Texas’s Katie Stewart had a three-hit night, driving in three runs to lead both teams. Five more Longhorns collected solo hits on the night, as they outhit the Cyclones 8-4 on the evening.

Teagan Kavan (14-2) went six innings for the Longhorns, collecting eight strikeouts and limiting ISU to just two runs. Mac Morgan (3) picked up the save for Texas and helped UT clinch the win.

Friday Notes

Home Runs

Iowa State: N/A

Texas: Mia Scott (5), Katie Stewart (8)

WP – Teagan Kavan (14-2): 6.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, 8 strikeouts

SV – Mac Morgan (3): 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts

LP – Jaiden Ralston (4-7): 4.1 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 0 strikeouts

On Deck

The Cyclones and Longhorns will meet tomorrow in the second day of action of the weekend series. Tomorrow’s game is set to start at 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Longhorn Network.

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[UPDATED] DeJean Selected by Philadelphia in Second Round of NFL Draft

Sports

April 27th, 2024 by admin

Iowa All-American Cooper DeJean is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. DeJean was taken in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Eagles with the 40th pick.

DeJean is known for his versatility, He may be looked at as a corner, slot corner and safety with the Eagles. He was also one of the nation’s top punt returners before getting injured late in the season.

DeJean does not care where he ends up playing on defense.

DeJean says playing a variety of roles at Iowa prepared him for the NFL.

DeJean says playing in the Big Ten was also a benefit.

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2024 Drake Relay High School Results from Friday

Sports

April 27th, 2024 by admin

Boys 400 Meter Dash

6. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr (48.43)

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Finals

4. Brady Wallace, Treynor (14.52)

6. Hunter Wauhob, Bishop Heelan (14.86)

Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals

3. Elliana Harris, Sioux City East (12.16)

Boys 800 Meter Run

14. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr (1:58.71)

Boys High Jump

6. Wanding Hosnyang, LeMars (6-03.00)

6. Jaron Bleeker, Bishop Heelan (6-03.00)

Girls 4×200 Meter Relay

4. Sioux City East: Alex Flattery, Elliana Harris, Mia Rice, Grace Erick (1:43.87)

13. Glenwood: Zoie Carda, Brooklyn Schultz, Allison Koontz, Danika Arnold (1:44.87)

14. LeMars: Aubree Leusink, Stella Hector, Madi Huls, Sienna Kass (1:45.19)

Boys 4×200 Meter Relay

2. Harlan: Lukas Francis, Matthew Sorfonden, Brehden Eggerss, Cade Sears (1:27.52)

17. Sioux City East: Fitzy Grant, Louden Grimsley, JJ Ghosh, Christopher Ford (1:30:54)

400 Meter Wheelchair

2. Eli Johnson, Bedford (1:05.92)

5. Titus Steng, Shenandoah (1:24.37)

Boys Shot Put

7. Max Tiarks, Underwood (52-07.75)

16. Morgan Cooley, East Union (48-10.50)

Girls Long Jump

10. Paycee Holmes, Hamburg (16-03.50)

Girls Sprint Medley Relay

11. Sioux City East: Shamya Grant, Grace Erick, Elliana Harris, Alex Flattery (1:51.12)

Boys 100 Meter Dash Prelims

10. Cade Sears, Harlan (11.20)

14. Louden Grimsley, Sioux City East (11.28)

15. Brody Cullin, Shenandoah (11.31)

24. William Anderson, Logan-Magnolia (11.56)

27. Zach Thornburg, East Mills (11.62)

30. Sean Schaefer, Bishop Heelan (11.72)

Girls 100 Meter Dash Prelims

1q. Elliana Harris, Sioux City East (12.40)

12. Leksi Gannon, Murray (12.82)

25. Jerzee Knight, Clarinda (13.06)

Boys 110 Meter Hurdle Prelims

3q. Brady Wallace, Treynor (14.51)

5q. Hunter Wauhob, Bishop Heelan (14.71)

11. Jack Follmann, CAM (14.88)

18. Gabe Funk, Lenox (15.27)

20. Peyton Cook, Griswold (15.29)

21. Mason Boothby, Underwood (15.30)

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, April 26, 2024

Weather

April 27th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 55. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 71. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 68. Our Low this morning was 49. We received .35″ of rain in Atlantic (From 7-a.m. Friday up until 7-a.m. today). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 69, and the Low was 41. The All-Time Record High on April 27th in Atlantic, was 90, in 1989. The Record Low was 23, in 1954. Sunrise: 6:21. Sunset: 8:13.

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Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds cause injuries and destruction in NE & IA

News, Weather

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Omaha, NE & Des Moines, IA) – Severe storms that fired-up in Nebraska Friday afternoon, moved northeast into Iowa, while a second batch of storms formed in southwest Iowa and moved east/northeast. Those storms packed tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, heavy rain and large hail. Thousands of people were left without power, and there were many injured in Nebraska.

KETV in Omaha reported late Friday night, that a tornado developed right over downtown Omaha and damaged the general aviation at Eppley Airfield. The airport has since reopened. A tornado has been confirmed over Crescent, Iowa, about 10 miles northeast of Omaha. Minden, Iowa, was hit with a confirmed tornado, with multiple structures damaged or destroyed.

Homes and some businesses in Creston, Iowa, which was hit by a twister 12-years ago, sustained damage Friday evening, as well. Preliminary storm data compiled at the National Weather Service Offices in Valley, NE. and Johnston, Iowa, show there were AT LEAST 35 reports of tornadic activity.

Just before 4 p.m., Friday, a strong tornado ripped through the northwest corridor of Omaha, flattening homes in Elkhorn (NE) and causing significant damage. Separate tornadoes impacted the Nebraska towns of Bennington, Waterloo, and Blair, among others. The American Red Cross has established an emergency shelter for displaced residents.

Most notably, in Iowa:

A very large tornado crossed Interstate 80 one-mile west/southwest of Shelby, at around 5:50-p.m.
A very large, multi-vortex tornado struck Minden at around 5:45-p.m., destroying homes at around 5:45-p.m. It was said to have been one-third of a mile wide.
Video shows a large tornado occurred east of Neola.Law enforcement reported multiple outbuildings were destroyed and a home lost its roof as the result of a tornado that occurred at 5:59-p.m. near and in Tennant.
A multi-vortex tornado was reported west of Harlan at around 6:05-p.m.
Significant damage was caused by a twister between Portsmouth and Harlan, with a home destroyed and cars flipped over by a tornado.
A storm chase shared a picture of a tornado just west of Manilla at around 7-p.m.
At around 7:10-p.m., a tornado south of the hospital in Creston tossed debris around, some which landed near the hospital.
A tornado was reported by Emergency Management in Adams County, about 3 miles northeast of Lenox, at around 7:10-p.m.
Power poles and other debris littered Highway 34 near Afton, in Union County, after a tornado struck in that area.
A trained spotter said a tornado was on the ground east of Creston at around 7:30-p.m.
A little before 8-p.m., a large tornado was reported moving northeast of Afton, with a debris field observed.
In Madison County, a tornado occurred near the Word Of Life Church, in the area of Peru, while other tornadoes were reported near Cumming and Patterson.

Hail reports were extensive as well, most notably:

3-inch diameter hail (slightly larger than a baseball) fell in Mount Ayr (Ringgold County), at around 8:18-p.m.
Quarter-size hail (I” in diameter) reports were received from spotters elsewhere in Ringgold and Page Counties.
Gold-ball size hail (1.75″ in diameter), fell in Carter Lake,
and nickel-size hail was reported in Carroll.

Storm damage assessment crews were expected to be out and about this weekend. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Friday night, issued a Disaster Proclamation for Pottawattamie County, to help residents rebuild after the storm.

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Disaster Declaration issued for Pottawattamie County

News

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. The governor’s proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.

The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action association or visit iowacommunityaction.org.

You can find a copy of the proclamation here.

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Students check out careers in the Iowa Air Guard

News

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – High school students got a chance to explore careers with the Iowa National Guard’s 185th Air Wing Thursday. Tech Sergeant Adam Allen is one of the guard’s recruiters.

Allen says most of the jobs are part-time, but there are also some 300 full-time jobs as well.

Sergeant Bluff Lutton senior Emmalie Gamble says the Air Guard is an option for her future.

Students at the 185th Air Guard career day.

Careers in the National Guard allow members to attend drill on training weekends, plus two weeks each year, while also attending college or working full-time at a civilian job.

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Western Iowa Tornado reports 4/26/24 (Will be updated as reports come in)

Weather

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

These are the latest reports in to the NWS in Valley/Omaha, NE (as of 6:14-p.,., 4/26/24)

Time/date Event /remarks City/County location Lat.Lon/Source

0819 PM     Tornado          4 W Cumming             41.48N 93.84W
04/26/2024                   Madison            IA   Mesonet

            Tornadic debris signature noted on radar.
0818 PM     Tornado          2 S Patterson           41.32N 93.88W
04/26/2024                   Madison            IA   Trained Spotter

            Reported to the south of Patterson.
0803 PM     Hail             Mount Ayr               40.71N 94.24W
04/26/2024  M3.00 Inch       Ringgold           IA   CO-OP Observer
0758 PM     Tornado          5 W East Peru           41.24N 94.02W
04/26/2024                   Madison            IA   Emergency Mngr

            Tornado near Word of Life Church.
0754 PM     Tornado          2 W Afton               41.03N 94.23W
04/26/2024                   Union              IA   Law Enforcement

            Large tornado near Afton moving northeast.
            Debris field reported with damage.
0728 PM     Tornado          4 WNW Afton             41.06N 94.27W
04/26/2024                   Union              IA   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reported tornado on the
            ground east of Creston. Time and location
            estimated from radar.
0728 PM     Hail             2 SSW Delphos           40.64N 94.36W
04/26/2024  E1.00 Inch       Ringgold           IA   Trained Spotter
0725 PM     Tornado          4 WNW Afton             41.05N 94.27W
04/26/2024                   Union              IA   Dept of Highways

            Power poles with debris on US Highway 34
            between Creston and Afton. Highway is
            closed.
0715 PM     Tornado          6 NE Creston            41.13N 94.29W
04/26/2024                   Union              IA   Emergency Mngr

            Tornado reported to the southwest of
            Macksburg.
0710 PM     Tornado          3 NE Lenox              40.91N 94.52W
04/26/2024                   Adams              IA   Emergency Mngr

            near 205th and Highway 25.
0709 PM     Tornado          Creston                 41.06N 94.36W
04/26/2024                   Union              IA   Emergency Mngr

            Tornado with debris near the hospital in
            Creston.
0704 PM     Tornado          2 WSW Creston           41.05N 94.40W
04/26/2024                   Union              IA   Trained Spotter

            Tornado on the ground, heading northeast.
0658 PM     Tornado          2 W Manilla             41.89N 95.27W
04/26/2024                   Crawford           IA   Storm Chaser

            Storm chaser shared a picture of a tornado
            just west of Manilla.
0608 PM     Hail             1 SE Clarinda           40.72N 95.02W
04/26/2024  M1.00 Inch       Page               IA   CO-OP Observer
0606 PM     Tornado          2 W Harlan              41.65N 95.37W
04/26/2024                   Shelby             IA   Trained Spotter

            Home destroyed.
0605 PM     Tornado          2 W Harlan              41.65N 95.37W
04/26/2024                   Shelby             IA   Public

            Significant damage between Portsmith and
            Harlan. Destroyed home, cars flipped.
0605 PM     Tornado          3 W Harlan              41.65N 95.38W
04/26/2024                   Shelby             IA   Storm Chaser

            Multi vortex tornado.
0559 PM     Tornado          Tennant                 41.59N 95.44W
04/26/2024                   Shelby             IA   Broadcast Media
0557 PM     Tornado          3 S Tennant             41.56N 95.45W
04/26/2024                   Shelby             IA   Law Enforcement

            Multiple destroyed outbuildings and a home
            that lost a roof. Time estimated from radar.
0550 PM     Tornado          1 WSW Shelby            41.50N 95.48W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Storm Chaser

            Very large tornado crossing Interstate 80.
0547 PM     Tornado          2 ENE Minden            41.48N 95.50W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr

            Very large multi vortex tornado. At least 1/3 mile wide.
0545 PM     Tornado          1 NE Minden             41.48N 95.52W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Storm Chaser

            Large tornado destroying homes.
0541 PM     Tornado          Minden                  41.47N 95.54W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr

            Very large tornado.
0541 PM     Tornado          4 ESE Logan             41.62N 95.73W
0455 PM     Hail             1 NW Carter Lake        41.30N 95.94W
04/26/2024  E1.75 Inch       Douglas            NE   Public
04/26/2024                   Harrison           IA   Storm Chaser
0540 PM     Tornado          3 ESE Neola             41.43N 95.57W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Storm Chaser
0533 PM     Tornado          2 SE Underwood          41.37N 95.65W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr
0528 PM     Tornado          3 SE Underwood          41.36N 95.65W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr
0520 PM     Tornado          7 WNW Neola             41.48N 95.75W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Trained Spotter
0505 PM     Tornado          3 NNE Pisgah            41.87N 95.91W
04/26/2024                   Monona             IA   Storm Chaser
0514 PM     Tornado          6 WSW Treynor           41.19N 95.70W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr
0513 PM     Tornado          6 W Treynor             41.23N 95.73W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Storm Chaser
0509 PM     Tornado          7 SE Council Bluffs     41.17N 95.75W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Trained Spotter
0507 PM     Tornado          1 S Crescent            41.36N 95.86W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr
0501 PM     Tornado          3 ENE Carter Lake       41.30N 95.87W
04/26/2024                   Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr
0457 PM     Tornado          2 NNW Pacific Junction  41.04N 95.82W
04/26/2024                   Mills              IA   Trained Spotter
0455 PM     Hail             Carter Lake             41.29N 95.91W
04/26/2024  E1.75 Inch       Pottawattamie      IA   Emergency Mngr

0435 PM     Tornado          Modale                  41.62N 96.01W
04/26/2024                   Harrison           IA   Trained Spotter
0420 PM     Tornado          5 SSW Modale            41.55N 96.04W
04/26/2024                   Harrison           IA   Trained Spotter
1255 PM     Hail             3 E Dedham              41.90N 94.76W
04/26/2024  M0.88 Inch       Carroll            IA   Trained Spotter

            Large quantity of dime to nickel sized hail.

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Clear Lake’s Brownlee wins girls’ long jump

Sports

April 26th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Clear Lake junior Reese Brownlee won the girls high school long jump. Her winning leap of 18 feet three- and three-quarter inches came on her final attempt.

The competition finished moments before the meet was shut down for an 89-minute weather delay.

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Jason Damiano from Iowa Falls-Alden wins boys’ 110 hurdles

Sports

April 26th, 2024 by admin

Iowa Falls-Alden senior Jaden Damiano(dah-me-ah-noh) set a Drake Relays record in winning the boys’ 110 hurdles. Damiano’s winning time was 13-point-84 seconds.

Damiano says the weather conditions did not bother him.

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Cyclones Drop Series-Opener to No. 1 Texas

April 27th, 2024 by admin

[UPDATED] DeJean Selected by Philadelphia in Second Round of NFL Draft

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2024 Drake Relay High School Results from Friday

April 27th, 2024 by admin

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, April 26, 2024

April 27th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds cause injuries and destruction in NE & IA

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Disaster Declaration issued for Pottawattamie County

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Students check out careers in the Iowa Air Guard

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Western Iowa Tornado reports 4/26/24 (Will be updated as reports come in)

April 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

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