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Shenandoah mayor says closing of National Guard Armory is sad for the community

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa National Guard plans to close the Shenandoah armory, shifting the 132 members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry, and units from Sheldon and Sioux City to the guard’s new West Des Moines readiness center in 2025.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen says they were able to meet with the guard’s adjutant general, and other guard officials prior to Friday’s announcement.”They came down to personally come in and tell us about the closing mainly due to recruitment you know that has to have a number that they like to keep down there and that number had fallen and so they will relining a lot of their armories right now in the state. The move means the Iowa Guard won’t have a presence in Shenandoah for the first time in 145 years.

McQueen calls the armory’s pending closure “a sad deal.” “Nobody wants to lose anything you know in a town our size, but these have been happening all over the state, you know Corning, Algona, there’s some other smaller ones that have closed,” McQueen says. “And so yeah, it’s sad after all these years. That was one thing they wanted to make sure and stress that Shenandoah didn’t have any hard feelings or anything like that.”

Shenandoah National Guard Armory.

The mayor says there’s no ill feelings from the city toward the Iowa Guard.”You know times change and so you know we’ve appreciated everything they’ve done when they’ve been here. They’ve done a great job in the last two-three-four years of getting out in the public and so forth, but like I say things change and we wish them the best.” McQueen told guard officials the city is interested in the armory building. However, McQueen says it’s too early to discuss what the property’s acquisition would mean for the city, and what it would be used for.

Guard officials say the closure process includes an official sequence of events and timeline required by the Iowa Department of Public Defense and State Armory Board, with full divestiture by the spring of 2025. The guard indicates it will guide the city and state through key milestones that include the armory’s sale.

Pat Angerer Named Color Analyst for Iowa Football

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June 10th, 2024 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former University of Iowa All-America linebacker Pat Angerer has been named the color analyst for the Iowa football program, it was announced Monday by Hawkeye Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield, the media and technology company powering college athletics.

Angerer will join the Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin in the booth beginning Aug. 31 in the season opener against Illinois State inside Kinnick Stadium.

“I would like to thank Learfield and the University of Iowa for this amazing opportunity,” said Angerer. “Since the beginning of this process, they have been nothing but professional and gracious. I am incredibly honored to be a small part of a program that has been so good to me and teammates over the years.

“Ed (Podolak) and Gary (Dolphin) have been a huge part of my Hawkeye football experience as a player and fan, and I hope that I can do them, the university, the football program, and the fans justice. I plan to take the same passion I had as a player to the booth.”

Angerer played for the Hawkeyes from 2005-09, where he compiled 258 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and six interceptions. The Bettendorf, Iowa, native was a member of four bowl teams – 2005 Outback, 2006 Alamo, 2008 Outback, 2009 Orange – during his Iowa career.

“Pat’s passion for Hawkeye football has been evident from the moment he set foot on campus nearly 15 years ago,” said Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz. “He was the heartbeat of our team throughout his career, and I am confident that he will do a great job on the air.”

As a senior in 2009, Angerer earned first-team All-America honors by the Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele’s College Football, while being a second-team All-American by Walter Camp and the Associated Press. He was also a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award.

Angerer led the Big Ten in tackles, averaging 12.8 stops per contest in league games (and he was second in all games at 11.2 tackles per game). He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection after leading Iowa to an 11-2 record (6-2 in Big Ten) and an Orange Bowl victory over Georgia Tech. The team finished the season ranked seventh nationally.

After two seasons as a reserve linebacker, Angerer burst onto the scene in 2008, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. He led the team with 107 tackles during a season in which he was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following a victory over Wisconsin.

Following his Hawkeye career, Angerer was selected with the 63rd pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He played four seasons in Indy, where he accumulated 328 career tackles, 2.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and two interceptions.

Angerer, who was named to PFWA and The Sporting News All-Rookie teams in 2010, was a member of two playoff teams (2010, 2012) during his NFL career.

“We are excited to welcome Pat to the Hawkeye Radio Network,” said Gabe Aguirre, Vice President & General Manager of Hawkeye Sports Properties. “In his playing days, he brought passion and energy to every game day and we have no doubt he will do the same as our color analyst. It’s never easy replacing a legend, but I think Pat is the perfect fit to join Gary in the booth, given his experience in college and the NFL and his love for the Hawkeyes.”

Angerer currently resides in Bettendorf with his wife Mary Beth, who he proposed to following the Orange Bowl victory in 2009. The couple has three children – sons Cael and Emmett and daughter Avery.

 

Tran Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics

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June 10th, 2024 by admin

GATINEAU, Quebec – Incoming University of Iowa gymnast Aurélie Tran has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France for Team Canada.
Tran took home the silver in the all-around at the 2024 Canadian Gymnastics Championships which guarantees her a spot on the Olympic team. She also brought home the silver on bars, beam and floor and had a fifth-place finish on vault.
The Repentigny, Quebec, native scored a 108.131 in the all-around, a 26.700 on vault, 27.366 on bars, 27.199 on beam and 26.866 on floor. Tran will be the first gymnast in program history to represent the GymHawks in the Olympic Games.
Incoming freshmen Sydney Turner and Cassie Lee also competed at the championships and the final spots for Team Canada will be announced on Friday June 14.

Former Iowa star Josey Jewell on his move to Carolina

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Former Iowa All-American Josey Jewell says familiarity with members of the coaching staff has helped in his transition to Carolina. After spending six seasons with the Dencer Broncos Jewell signed a three year contract with the Panthers. Several members of the Carolina defensive coach staff previously worked in Denver.

Jewell says he has enjoyed the move to Charlotte.

The Panthers are hoping to improve upon last season’s 2-15 record.

Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Class 4A
1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (20-1), LW #2
2. Ankeny Centennial (13-3), LW #4
3. Dallas Center-Grimes (16-1), LW #5
4. Johnston (15-3), LW #1
5. Waukee (15-4), LW #8
6. Iowa City High (16-4), LW #3
7. Southeast Polk (14-7), LW #6
8. Iowa City Liberty (15-5), LW (X)
9. Waukee Northwest (12-8), LW #9
10.Dowling Catholic (9-7), LW (X)

Class 3A
1. Western Dubuque (12-4), LW #1
2. North Polk (12-2), LW #2
3. Marion (15-1), LW #3
4. Dubuque Wahlert (14-3), LW #4
5. Solon (13-4), LW #6
6. Central DeWitt (9-3), LW #5
7. Harlan (12-3), LW #8
8. Sioux City Heelan (12-6), LW #9
9. Pella (11-4), LW (X)
10.Center Point-Urbana (13-1), LW #10

Class 2A
1. West Marshall (17-1), LW #2
2. Underwood (8-1), LW #1
3. Dyersville Beckman (11-2), LW #3
4. Van Meter (17-1), LW #4
5. Des Moines Christian (11-2), LW #6
6. New Hampton (14-2), LW #7
7. Anamosa (11-2), LW #10
8. Estherville Lincoln Central (10-3), LW #9
9. Mid-Prairie (10-3), LW #5
10.Sumner-Fredricksburg (12-1), LW (X)

Class 1A
1. Burlington Notre Dame (13-1), LW #1
2. Lynnville-Sully (15-0), LW #2
3. Akron-Westfield (11-1), LW #3
4. Remsen St. Mary’s (11-1), LW #5
5. Mason City Newman (14-3), LW #6
6. Saint Ansgar (10-2), LW #4
7. Tri-Center (10-1), LW #7
8. Wapsie Valley (15-5), LW #9
9. South Winneshiek (7-2), LW #10
10.Lansing Kee (14-3), LW (X)

Winner of 2023 World Food Prize nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The woman who won the Iowa-based World Food Prize last fall has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Heidi Kuhn founded a non-profit called Roots of Peace in 1997. It works to remove landmines and restore ground ravaged by war so it can be used as agland. The head of a group in Azerbaijan nominated Kuhn for the Nobel Peace Price. Kuhn recently visited the country to launch a pilot project to clear an estimated one-and-a-half million landmines and revive an area where vineyards used to flourish.

Norman Borlaug, a Cresco native who was awarded the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in improving crop production and he helped found the World Food Prize 38 years ago. At last October’s World Food Prize ceremony in Des Moines, Kuhn said she intended to use the half a million dollars that came with the award to work on removing landmines in Ukraine. The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced next October.

Heidi Kuhn. (Roots of Peace photo)

Cass County Supervisors to canvass election results & act on a resolution approving ARPA funds to the City of Lewis

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County will meet in a regular session beginning 9-a.m. Tuesday, in their Courthouse Board Room, in Atlantic. On their agenda, is a canvass of the June 4, 2024 Primary Election results, followed by action on approving a Resolution appropriating $45,000 in ARPA Funds to the City of Lewis, for the purchase of a good, used ambulance.

The Board is expected to act on approving: The issuance of a County credit card to Sheriff’s Deputy Cameron Ward; The hiring of a person for the Treasurer’s Department Driver’s Examiner/Office Assistant, and, appointing a member of the Board of Supervisors as a liaison to the County Conservation Board.

Join Electronically via
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2899195216?pwd=R0hSa2FOOTh0NUdra1ZSdVhVWHpMUT09
Meeting ID: 289 919 5216
Passcode: 012064

Or, Call In:
312-626-6799, press *9 to indicate you wish to speak.

Atlantic Police Dept.: Arrests from May 20th through June 9th

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue has issued a report on arrests that took place from May 20th through June 9th. Most recently…

  • On Sunday (June  9th), 42-year-old Atrin Farek, of Atlantic, was arrested (as previously mentioned) for Willful Injury and Child Endangerment.
  • Last Friday (June 7th), 41-year-old Joseph Reynolds, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.
  • On June 5th, Atlantic Police arrested 43-year-old Nicole Anaya, of Atlantic, for Driving While License Denied or Revoked.
  • On the 3rd, 24-year-old German Barios, of Atlantic, was arrested for Theft in the 4th Degree (Shoplifting).
  • There were two arrests June 2nd, in Atlantic:
    • 26-year-old Resty Helson,of Midvale, UT, was arrested for Driving While License is Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked.
    • 32-year-old Devin Gardner, of Walnut, was arrested for Eluding, Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Official Acts, and Driving While Barred.
  • On May 31st, 31-year-old Reybert Aguilar, of Atlantic, was arrested for Theft in the 5th Degree (Shoplifting), and Theft in the 3rd Degree.
  • On May 29th, Atlantic Police arrested 20-year-old John Vasquez, of Atlantic, for Domestic Abuse Assault, Domestic Abuse Assault by Impeding the flow of air/blood, and Child Endangerment.
  • On May 25th, 20-year-old Sabastian Hernandez, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/1st offense.
  • On the 23rd, 37-year-old Jeffery Knight, of Atlantic, was arrested for False Report to Public Entity.
  • On the 22nd, 36-year-old Chipenson Louis, of Atlantic, was arrested for Theft in the 2nd Degree, OWI, and Interference with Official Acts.
  • And, on May 20th, Atlantic Police arrested 18-year-old Cody Segebart, of Atlantic, for Assault Causing Bodily Injury.

Each of the above named individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail, and Booked-In. Three other subjects from Atlantic were cited into court and released, including:

  • 18-year-old Paytyn Klahn, for Harassment in the 3rd Degree
  • 18-year-old Xavier Anaya, for Theft in the 5th (Shoplifting)
  • 18-year-old Shantell Michaels, for Theft in the 5th (Shoplifting).

Adair County Supervisors to act on Interim Engineer agreement w/Adams County

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Adair County will hold their regular weekly meeting Tuesday morning (Instead of Wednesday), this week. On the agenda, is a canvass of the June 4, 2024 Primary Election.

County Engineer Nick Kauffman will then present for the Board’s approval, contracts for Debris Removal in County Right-of-Ways, and for an Interim Engineering agreement with Adams County, whereby Kauffman’s duties would be shared with Adams County, as allowed by the Code of Iowa.

The Board is expected to enter into a closed session to discuss the contract, to be followed by action on approve the contract as presented. Their meeting in the Adair County Courthouse Board Room begins at 9-a.m., Tuesday.

The conference phone will still be used for those who cannot attend in person and can be accessed by using the following dial in information:

Dial in Number: (605) 313-6157 Access Code: 526272#

You will be asked to identify yourself if you call-in, prior to the Board opening their session.

Atlantic Councilman looks for volunteers to help out with City clean-up and other tasks

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June 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Fresh on the heels of last week’s 4th Ward Meet-and-Greet in Atlantic, the man who represents the Ward – Councilman Shawn Sarsfield – continues his quest to promote volunteerism in the community, and to help keep Atlantic a clean city for residents and visitors alike. Sarsfield spoke with KJAN late last week. He said during the Meet-and-greet event, about 30 people attended, including some who were not from Ward 4, who wanted to partake in the discussions that were held.

He said there was discussion with regard to the City’s 5-year Comprehensive Plan, and the steps the City needs to take in order for it to grow. The new housing program was also mentioned.

Atlantic City Councilman Sean Sarsfield (Photo from the City’s website)

Out of the discussion, came the idea of volunteers helping those less fortunate, who cannot afford to pay for their lawn to be mowed, and other tasks we take for granted.

He says there are sign-up papers at City Hall in Atlantic, for those who are interested in volunteering for those odds jobs, to lend their hands in support of the Ward. You don’t have to be from Ward 4 to participate. Sarsfield says the feeling of helping your neighbors – even those you don’t know – is worth the experience.

He says you can volunteer when you have the time to do so. If you’re called upon to help with a task and can’t spare the time, it’s OK. You can share your time at a later date, if you like. Shawn Sarsfield says he just appreciates your willingness to volunteer as time allows. He said people stepped-up after the June 4th meeting, to offer their tools and equipment as necessary, to aid in the clean-up efforts.

He says he plans to hold another meeting this Fall, to see how volunteerism efforts are helping, and to see how the concerns mentioned at last week’s meeting, are being addressed. And, as previously reported, be on the lookout for other Atlantic City Council members to hold meetings for their respective Wards, in the weeks and months to come.