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Drake heads to Omaha as No. 10 seed in East Region in NCAA Tournament

Sports

March 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Drake will play Washington State Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Omaha. The Bulldogs are seeded 10th in the East Region after winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

That’s Bulldog coach Darian DeVries. It is Drake’s third trip to the NCAA Tournament in four years.

DeVries spent nearly 20 years as an assistant at Creighton prior to taking the Drake job.

The Bulldogs knew they were in the field but did not have to wait long to see their name called.

That’s junior forward Tucker DeVries. The Bulldogs are 28-6 and enjoying their fourth straight season of 25 wins or more.

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NW Missouri High School Indoor Track Meet Girl’s Results

Sports

March 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Team Results: 

  1. Blue Springs, 86
  2. Millard South, 55
  3. Park Hill, 53
  4. Glenwood, 50.5
  5. Raymore-Peculiar, 39
  6. Tri-Center sixth, 34.5
  7. Treynor, 34
  8. Atlantic, 33

Other local school scores: 12. Clarinda, 14. Nodaway Valley, 16. Mount Ayr, 20. Creston and Underwood each with one point.

Individual Results: 

Distance Medley Relay: 
1. Blue Springs, 12:24.62
2. Treynor, 13:25.21
3. Glenwood, 13:25. 33
4. Blue Springs, 13:32.04
5. Millard South, 14.02.08
6. Atlantic, 14:16. 86
7. Tri-Center, 14:20.03
8. Maryville, 14:26.12

60 Meter Hurdles:
1. Jacie Reed, Atlantic,  9.66
2. Brylee Acklin, Maryville, 9.78
3. Harmonie Hughes, Blue Springs, 9.84
4. Rylee Hemmingsen, Treynor, 9.85
5. Annika Nelson, Nodaway Valley, 9.97
6. Zohie Payne, Tri-Center, 10:31
7. Bailey Nordyke, Clarinda, 10.43
8. Clara Stock, Millard South, 10.50

60 Meters:
1. Kynah Simmons, Raymore-Peculiar, 7.82
2. Lindsay Ramsey, North Platte, 7.85
3. Mackenzie Moretina, Park Hill, 8.11
4. Jamari Ervin, Park Hill, 8.19
5. Nathania Amouzou, Millard South, 8.28
6. Allison Koontz, Glenwood, 8.28
7. Annika Nelson, Nodaway Valley, 8.31
8. Kylie Meier, Clarinda, 8.35

3200 Meters:
1. Samantha Sharp, Brookfield, 12:07.97
2. Chloe Heckman, North Platte High School, 12:11.55
3. Aubrey Kipper, Blue Springs, 12:33.38
4. Katelyn Sullivan, Millard South, 12:45.75
5. Riley King, Clarinda, 12:58.95
6. Ava Sullivan, Park Hill, 13:04.14
7. Anne Miller, 13:06.68
8. Jordan Umstattd, Park Hill, 13:22.96

400 Meters:
1. Paige Stuart, Blue Springs, 57.19
2. Danika Arnold, Glenwood, 1:01.64
3. Tess Casey, Tri-Center, 1:01.84
4. Kynah Simmons, Raymore-Peculiar, 1:02.95
5. Kylin King, Brookfield, 1:02.95
6. Emma Lundy, Nodaway Valley, 1:02.98
7. Kylie Meier, Clarinda, 1:04.03
8. Jozie Payne, Tri-Center, 1:04.10

800 Meters:
1. Claire Pellett, Atlantic, 2:27.61
2. Isah VanArsdol, Tri-Center, 2:32.12
3. Branwyn Gramke, Millard South, 2:37.68
4. Brianna DeBord, North Platte, 2:39.67
5. Madelyn Berglund, Glenwood, 2:39.82
6. Caitlin Greiner, Tri-Center, 2:41.55
7. Katherine Pohren, Maryville, 2:42.86
8. Kelsey Rix, Millard South, 2:43.54

1600 Meter Medley:
1. Blue Springs, 4:24.26
2. Park Hill, 4:33.85
3. Blue Springs, 4:35.22
4. Millard South, 4:36.44
5. Treynor, 4:39.78
6. Glenwood, 4:41.53
7. Maryville, 4:44.76
8. Clarinda, 4:47.29

200 Meters:
1. Lindsay Ramsey, North Platte, 25.42
2. Ariana Jackson, Blue Springs, 25.62
3. Madison Gleason, Blue Springs, 26.73
4. Leticia Howard, Plattsburg, 27.05
5. Emma Lunday, Nodaway Valley, 27.53
6. Moriah Tucker, Raymore-Peculiar, 27.69
7. Annika Nelson, Nodaway Valley, 27.74
8. Brooklyn Schulz, 27.93

1600 Meters:
1. Natalie Gerdes, Park Hill, 5:22.42
2. Ellie Parker, Raymore-Peculiar, 5:24.43
3. Madeline Knispel, Treynor, 5;42.46
4. Samantha Sharp, Brookfield, 5:49.25
5. Madelyn Berglund, Glenwood, 5:59.07
6. Ava Sullivan, Park Hill, 6:01.67
7. Avery Storms, Millard South, 6:06.14
8. Riley King, Clarinda, 6:07.39

4×400 Meter Relay:
1. Glenwood, 4:12.80
2. Atlantic, 4:17.93
3. Blue Springs, 4:18.19
4. Tri-Center, 4:18.20
5. Plattsburg High School, 4:21.89
6. Millard South, 4:26.96
7. Blue Springs, 4:31.24
8. Treynor, 4:31.28

Shot Put:
1. Avery Graham, West Nodaway, 12.00m
2. Sarai Clark, Raymore-Peculiar, 11.33m
3. Ramiyah Petty-Calhoun, Blue Springs, 11.14.m
4. A’mya Criglar, Blue Springs, 10.52m
5. Delaney Matthews, Treynor, 10.24m
6. Rayana Petty-Calhoun, Blue Springs, 10.18m
7. Rylee Hornbuckle, Maryville, 10.07m
8. Olivia Olson, 9.98m

Long Jump:
1. Nolan Feller, Millard South, 6.67m
2. Wyatt Garner, Maryville, 6.61m
3. Kase Coleman, Bedford, 6.49m
4. David Parker, Blue Spings, 6.33m
5. Kynston Sipes, Blue Springs, 6.33m
6. Theodore Brown,  Blue Springs, 6.30m
7. Jordan Smith, Park Hill, 6.26m
8. Colby Jenkins, Brunswick, 6.24m

High Jump:
1. Letecia Howard, Plattsburg, 1.60m
2. Aubree Shields, Mount Ayr, 1.60m
3. Jaylynn Floyd, Glenwood, 1.60m
4. Brooke Boehm, Park Hill, 1.55m
5. Abby Kramer, Millars South, 1.50m
Tie for 6th at 1.40m-Zohie Payne Tri-Center, Elaina Hesses, Clarinda, 1.40m, Keisi Duran, Glenwood, 1.40m, Kaegen Croy, Trenton,

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NW Missouri High School Indoor Track Meet Boy’s Results

Sports

March 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Team Results: 

  1. Blue Springs (Missouri), 95 Points
  2. Millard South, 69.5
  3. Park Hill, 53
  4. Maryville, 47
  5. Mount Ayr, 42
  6. Lewis Central, 30
  7. Glenwood, 27.5
  8. Clarinda, 27

Other local school scores: 10. Woodbine, 11. Atlantic, 14. Creston, 16. East Union, 18. Bedford, 21. Treynor.

Individual Results: 

Shot Put:
1. Morgan Cooley, East Union, 16.17m
2. Gavin McLaren, Atlantic, 15.40m
3. Reagan Skarnulis, Glenwood, 15.38m
4. Mace Mckim, Maryville, 14.87m
5. Elijah Bertz, Blue Springs, 14.79
6. Thomas Mikkelsen, Creston, 14.72
7. Carson Sterling, 14.20m
8. Ronelle Johnson, 14.12m

Long jump:
1. Nolan Feller, Millard South, 6.67m
2. Wyatt Garner, Maryville, 6.61m
3. Kase Coleman, Bedford, 6.49m
4. David Parker, 6.42m
5. Kynston Sipes, Blue Springs, 6.33m
6. Theodore Brown, Blue Springs, 6.30m
7. Jordan Smith, Park Hill, 6.26m
8. Colby Jenkins, 6.24m

High Jump:
1. Desire Tonye Nyemeck, Park Hill, 2.00m
2. Talan Holt, Princeton, 1.95m/
3. Legend Freeion, Park Hill, 1.90m
4. Jackson Scheef, 1.80m
5. Landen Julson, Park Hill, 1.75m
6. Isaia Howard, Plattsburg, 1.75m
7. Kash Holt, Plattsburg, 1.75m
8. Bohdi Langille, Glenwood, 1.70m

Distance Medley:
1. Glenwood, 10:53.07
2. Maryville, 10:53.48
3. Blue Springs, 10:54.39
4. Millard South, 11:08.24
5. Park Hill, 11:24.97
6. Lewis Central, 11:26.88
7. Creston, 11:56.91
8. Millard South, 12:05.98

60 Meter Hurdles:
1. Montarian McAfee, Blue Springs, 8.35
2. Jordan Smith, Park Hill, 8.63
3. Trenton Bell, Blue Springs, 8.64
4. Braylon Agee, Park Hill, 8.72
5. Devin Staley, Blue Springs, 8.81
6. Aiden Bergman, Lewis Central, 8.93
7. Colton Rasmussen, Atlantic, 9.17
8. Nathan Richards, Raymore-Peculiar, 9.34

60 Meters:
1. Delunn Jones, Millard South, 7.18
2. Gavin Boyle, Plattsburg, 7.25
3. Austin Harms, Millard South, 7.27
4. Dontay Ulberg, Blue Springs, 7.30
5. Talan Holt, Princeton, 7.34
6. Donte Bingham, Plattsburg, 7.35
7. Jackson Mulkins, Glenwood, 7.38
8. Manasse Ordeus, Park Hill, 7.40

3200 Meters:
1. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine, 9:19.92
2. Riley Blay, West Nodaway, 9:21.40
3. Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central, 9:23.72
4. Kevin Coots, Lewis Central, 9:25.82
5. Bryant Keller, Glenwood, 9:32.62
6. Kyle Wagoner, Clarinda, 9:57.55
7. Gunnerr Wagner, Woodbine, 10:07.19
8. Noah Heckman, North Platte, 10:24.13

400 Meters:
1. Keith Griffin, Blue Springs, 49.88
2. Jackson Ruggle, Mount Ayr, 53.28
3. Cooper Phillips, Clarinda, 53.28
4. Garrett Walter, 55.11
5. Kendrick Davis, 55.48
6. Noah Harris, 55.58
7. Corbin Powell, Princeton, 55.61
8. Weston Trapp, Creston, 56.48

800 Meters:
1. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr, 1:54.30
2. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine, 1:59.52
3. Gavin Curp, Blue Springs, 2:00.55
4. Andres Kemper, Raymore-Peculiar, 2:00.60
5. Brandon Briley, Creston, 2:03.09
6. Bradley Deering, Maryville, 2:05.22
7. Kade Diercks, 2:08.71
8. Gunner Wagner, Woodbine, 2:09.47

1600 Meter Relay:
1. Blue Springs, 3:37.56
2. Millard South, 3:38.47
3. Maryville, 3:42.51
4. Blue Springs, 3:54.21
5. Atlantic, 3:56.75
6. Mount Ayr, 3:58.42
7. Glenwood, 4:01.13
8. Lewis Central, 4:03.01

200 Meters
1. Austin Harms, Millard South, 23.16
2. Gavin Boyle, Plattsburg, 23.42
3. Cooper Phillips, 23.95
4. Jackson Ruggles, 23.98
5. Eli Jacobsen, 24.06
6. Montarian McAfee, 24.15
7. Jackson Mulkins, 24.20
8. Javonte Walker, 24.20

1600 Meters:
1. Gabriel Voelker, Raymore-Peculiar, 4:26.61
2. Kyle Wagoner, Clarinda, 4:36.00
3. Richard Selken, Lewis Central, 4:46.23
4. Drake Keraus, North Platte, 4:47.32
5. Isaiash Coleman, Millard South, 4:52.47
6. Colton Berry, 4:53.58
7. Elijah Smith, Raymore-Peculiar, 4:54.96
8. Jakob Johnston, Park Hill, 4:55.04

4×400 Meter Relay:
1. Mount Ayr, 3:30.66
2. Maryville, 3:31.12
3. Millard South, 3:31.34
4. Blue Springs, 3:31.36
5. Creston, 3:36.46
6. Lewis Central, 3:41.45
7. Atlantic, 3:42.13
8. Clarinda, 3:42.13

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High School Girl’s and Boy’s Buena Vista Indoor Track Invite Results from Saturday

Sports

March 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Girls Final Results

Girls 1600m Medley

#7 Boyer Valley – 4:58.24 (Mitchell, Cue, Gorham, Falkena)

Girls 60m Hurdles

#12 Madeline Gunia (Boyer Valley) – 11:09

Girls 60m Dash

#21 Madeline Gunia (Boyer Valley) – 9.38

Girls 1500m Run

#3 Clara Gorham (Boyer Valley) – 5:37.95
#5 Mariah Falkena (Boyer Valley) – 5:44.59

Girls 800m Run

#7 Clara Gorham (Boyer Valley) – 2:45.41
#8 Hailey Cue (Boyer Valley) – 2:48.29

Girls Shot Put

#9 Jenna Mitchell (Boyer Valley) – 31-11.00

 

Boys Final Results

Boys Shuttle Hurdle

#1 Treynor – 37.29 (Wallace, Christensen, Casey, Konz)

Boys 60m Hurdles

#2 Brady Wallace (Treynor) – 8.79
#5 Cauy Konx  (Treynor) – 9.39
#6 Luke Christensen (Treynor ) – 9.45

Boys 60m Dash

#3 Drew Myers (Treynor) – 7.39
#8 Jett  Sornson (Treynor) – 7.53

Boys 4x200m Relay

#1 Treynor – 1:36.17 (Sornson, Myers, Bain, Wallace)

Boys 1600m Run

#1 Dane Gorham (Boyer Valley) – 5:08.47

Boys 400m Dash

#1 Alex Bain (Treynor) – 55.01
#5 Brock Casey (Treynor) – 1:01.82

Boys 800m Run

#2 Dane Gorham (Boyer Valley) – 2:14.33

Boys 200m Dash

#7 Jett Sornson (Treynor) – 25.44

Boys High Jump

#6 Brock Casey (Treynor) – 5-04.00

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Iowa State Heads to Omaha for NCAA Tournament

Sports

March 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the 23rd time in school history, the Iowa State men’s basketball team has earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Cyclones have reached 10 NCAA Tournaments since 2012, one of 10 teams in the field this year to do so.

Iowa State (27-7, 13-5 Big 12) earned a No. 2 seed in the West Region and will face No. 15 seed South Dakota State (22-12, 12-4 Summit) on Thursday, March 21, in Omaha. Game time and TV information will be announced by the NCAA later tonight.

In his third season as head coach of the team, T.J. Otzelberger joins Tim Floyd as the only coaches in school history to take a team to the NCAA Tournament in their first three seasons at the helm. Otzelberger will be making his fifth appearance in the NCAA Tournament, as he also led South Dakota State to the 2017 and 2018 tournaments.

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DON E. CHRISTENSEN, 74, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life 3/21/24)

Obituaries

March 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DON E. CHRISTENSEN, 74, of Atlantic, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. A Celebration of Life Memorial service for DON CHRISTENSEN will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Visitation with the family present will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation to the many charities Don supported.

DON E. CHRISTENSEN is survived by:

His daughter – Andrea (Alan) Woodruff, of Cumberland.

His son – Anthony (Rachael) Christensen, of Lewis.

His sister – Marletta McKercher, of Omaha.

5 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

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Produce in the Park’s Spring Celebration Market to be held March 30

Ag/Outdoor, News

March 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa; March 17, 2024) – Produce in the Park’s Spring Celebration Market will be held the day before Easter, Saturday, March 30, from 12 PM – 3 PM at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA. Food truck Amos Fabulous Foods will be on site, and the YMCA will set up free activities for kids. There is no cost to enter the market at the YMCA.

Vendors at this year’s Spring Celebration Market will be selling a variety of local foods–from fresh produce and meat, to fresh breads and desserts. Craft vendors will be selling wood products, decorations such as handmade gnomes, crocheted items, candles, and more.

Spring Celebration Market 2024 is sponsored by Cass Health, Gregg Young of Atlantic, First Whitney Bank & Trust, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Atlantic.

For the latest information on Spring Celebration Market and all Produce in the Park markets visit
www.ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIowa.com.

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Audubon School Board regular meeting set for March 18th

News

March 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – Members of the Audubon Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular monthly session beginning at 7-p.m. Monday. View their agenda below:

Audubon Community School

Board of Education – Regular Meeting

Boardroom, High School, 800 Third Ave.

Monday, March 18, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.

Our Mission is to provide a quality education in a positive, equitable & respectful environment that encourages & prepares all students to become life-long learners & responsible members of a rapidly changing society.

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approve Agenda

3.0 Approve Consent Agenda

3.01 Minutes – February 19, 2024, Regular Meeting

3.02 Warrants and Financial Reports

4.0 Public Comments – Please contact the Supt. or Board President (Board Policy #213)

Action Items:
5.01 Approve Second Reading – 401.1, 503.1, 503.1R1, 503.2, 605.3R1, 401.13, 401.13R1, 502.7, 605.6, 605.6R1, 605.8, 605.8R1, 701.1, 701.2, 701.3, 701.4, 703.1, 703.2, 704.2R1

Approve Budget Guarantee Resolution
5.03 Approve AEA Purchasing Agreement

5.04 Approve Change Orders – Building Project

5.05 Approve Suburban Purchase

5.06 Approve Transfer of $6868.95 from General to Activity Fund – Safety Equipment

5.07 Approve Transfer of $250,000 from Management to General Fund – Repay Loan

5.08 Approve Roof Repair

5.09 Personnel

6.0 Communication & Updates

6.01 DCAP (District Career and Academic Plan) Report – Mrs. Walter

6.02 Fundraising Update – Free Student Admission – Anne Miller

6.03 Superintendent Report

5.01.1 – Building Project Updates

5.01.2 – Legislative Update

6.04 Principal’s Reports

7.0 Adjournment

Budget Hearing #1 – March 25, 2024, 5:30 PM

Next Regular Meeting: Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:00 PM

Budget Hearing #2
Calendar Hearing

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Griswold School Board set to meet Monday evening (3/18/24)

News

March 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 18th, beginning at 5:30-p.m. Here’s the agenda:

School Board Meeting Agenda

Griswold Community Schools

Monday, March 18, 2024

Conference Room, 5:30 p.m.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Griswold Community School District, in partnership with our families and communities, is to provide leadership for positive change to ensure the best learning opportunities for everyone in a safe and caring environment.

• Call Meeting to Order

• Reading of Mission Statement

• Approval of Agenda (D.R.)

• Public Input

• Superintendent’s Report:

  1. Thank You Card(s) (I)
  2. The Month in Review – Administration (I)
  3. Board Learning Opportunities (I)

– Honor February Recipients

– Select March Recipient(s)

• Consent Agenda (D.R.)

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Financial Statements

Approval of Bills

4. Personnel

5. Gifts, Memorials, Bequests

Old Business

6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 711.4, 711.5, 711.6, 711.7, 711.8, 711.9, 711.10, 712, 712.R1

7. Consider Approval Of Chemical Application Bids (D.R.)

New Business

8. Consider Approval Of Mowing Bids (D.R.)

9. Educational Presentation (I)

10. Consider Approval Of Amendment To Secondary Student Handbook (D.R.)

11. Consider Approval Of Participation Agreement For FY25 Local Government Risk Pool (D.R.)

12. Consider Approval Of Drivers Education Program And Fees (D.R.)

13. Consider Approval Of Snow Make-Up Day Plan (D.R.)

14. Annual Review Of Policies 505.8 And 505.8R1 (D.R.)

15. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 800, 801.1, 801.2, 801.3, 801.4

16. Consider Entering Into Closed Session Under Iowa Code 21.5(1)i, For The Purpose Of Evaluating The Professional Competency Of An Individual Whose Appointment, Hiring, Performance Or Discharge Is Being Considered When Necessary To Prevent Needless And Irreparable Injury To That Individual’s Reputation And That Individual Requests A Closed Session (D.R.)

• Adjourn

(D.R.) = Decision Required

(I.) = Informational

Final agenda will be posted in the Central Office no less than 24 hours before the meeting.

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Fender bender accident in Creston, Saturday afternoon

News

March 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – No injuries were reported following a fender-bender accident Saturday afternoon in Creston. Police say a 1999 Cadillac Escalade driven by 66-year-old Chris Alan Willets, of Creston, was backing out of a parking spot in front of the Creston Walmart Store at around 12:12-p.m., and didn’t see a vehicle that was driving down the aisle. The SUV struck a 2018 Ford Focus, driven by 47-year-old Ma H. Quintanilla, of Edinburg, TX.

The car sustained $1,000 damage. Damage to the SUV was estimated at $500. No citations were issued.

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