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ISU Evens Series with Seventh Inning Comeback

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March 29th, 2024 by admin

WACO, Texas – Iowa State (12-17, 3-5 Big 12) evened the weekend series against No. 23 Baylor (18-12, 2-9 Big 12) on Friday afternoon, using a three-run seventh inning to overtake the nationally-ranked Bears, 3-2.

After tallying just one hit the night prior against the Bears, Iowa State’s bats came to life on Friday, as the Cyclones notched nine hits on the day to pull the ranked road win.

ISU was held scoreless for the first six innings, marking 13 consecutive scoreless innings against the Bears before the Cyclones broke through in the seventh inning. In the seventh, ISU strung together four hits to score three runs to overcome a 2-0 deficit and earn a come-from-behind victory.

Milaysia Ochoa, McKenna Andrews and Olivia Wardlow all had multiple hits on the day, with Ochoa driving in one run. Alesia Ranches accounted for the other two RBI, as her go-ahead base knock in the seventh was the difference. Ranches also drew a pair of walks on the afternoon.

Lauren Schurman started in the circle for the Cyclones, as the freshman from Delaware allowed just one run on two hits in her two and a third innings. Jaiden Ralston (2-3) relieved Schurman and threw the remaining four and two-thirds innings, allowing just one more run while striking out four Bears.

Not to be overshadowed on the day, Baylor’s Aliyah Binford hurled six innings of action, striking out 11 Cyclones along the way. Baylor’s lockdown pitcher from Thursday, RyLee Crandall (8-5), came in for a save opportunity in the seventh inning, but she allowed three runs and a pair of runs as she earned her fifth loss of the season

On Deck

ISU will wrap up the weekend series tomorrow, March 30, when it returns to Getterman Field to face Baylor in the weekend finale rubber match. Saturday’s game is set to start at noon and will be streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

 

 

Nodaway Valley Wolverine boys golf preview

Sports

March 29th, 2024 by admin

The Nodaway Wolverine boys golf team getting ready for their first golf meet of the season. The Wolverines are coached by Joel Klobnak.

Coach Klobnak says that team came out on top at many golf meets last year.

Coach Klobnak talked about what the Wolverines have been working on in practice.

Coach Klobnak revealed who would be his front 3 standout athletes this year.

Coach Klobnak said his main goal of the season is for team to go out and have some fun.

The Wolverines will have their first golf meet at the Griswold Country Club on Monday April 1st as they will be taking Essex and Griswold. That meet will get underway at 4:00 p.m.

Griswold Tigers Boys Golf Preview

Sports

March 29th, 2024 by admin

The Griswold Tigers are eager to get their season underway. The Tigers are coached by Chad Rodgers this year.

Coach Rodgers enjoys the hard work ethic of the squad so far this season.

Coach Rodgers says the squad have been working on their short game in practice.

Coach Rodgers mentioned he would like to see how junior Hogan Hook and see how the team finishes the season.

The Tigers first golf meet of the season will be Monday April 1st, as they will host Essex and Nodaway Valley at the Griswold Country Club. That golf meet will start at 4:00 p.m.

 

BOYD “BZ” HALEY, 58, of Clarinda (No Services planned; Online tribute available)

Obituaries

March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

BOYD “BZ” HALEY, 58, of Clarinda, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Montgomery County Hospital, in Red Oak. To honor the memory of BOYD HALEY, his family encourages online tributes of your favorite stories and photos on his guestbook at www.rolandfuneralservice.com. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic is assisting the family.

BOYD “BZ” HALEY is survived by:

His son – Zackary (Liz) Haley.

His daughter – Chelsie (Mike) Howell.

His brother – Wade Haley.

His sisters – Becky Pond, and Laura (Dennis) Newton.

and 5 grandchildren.

HUGH RAMSEY, 85, of RURAL WINTERSET (Visitation 4-4-2024)

Obituaries

March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Hugh Ramsey, 85, of Rural Winterset passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Private Family Graveside Services Will Be Held at the Roberts Cemetery, Rural Greenfield, Iowa.  Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Open Visitation:  Will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials:  May be directed to the Hugh Ramsey Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

MARGO MATTHIES, 73, of Walnut (4-4-2024)

Obituaries

March 29th, 2024 by Jim Field

MARGO MATTHIES, 73, of Walnut died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Heritage House in Atlantic.  A Celebration of Life for MARGO MATTHIES will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut.  Pauley-Jones Funeral Home of Avoca has the arrangements.

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Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut.

MARGO MATTHIES is survived by:

Husband:  Doug Matthies of Walnut

Daughters:  Christie Matthies of Walnut and Cathy Shutters of Walnut.

Son:  Reid Matthies of Omaha.

Sisters:  Monica Joyce of Sidney, NE and Susie (Mark Petersen) Sievers of Avoca.

4 Grandchildren

Country legend Willie Nelson, 91, plans one Iowa concert stop

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March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – He’s on the road again, even in his 90s, and Willie Nelson’s bringing his tour to Iowa soon. Nelson is scheduled to play Saturday, May 25th at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines — and that’s his only planned Iowa stop. It’s said he wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at ten.

Nelson, who’s been touring with his “family” band since the early 1970s, will turn 91 on April 29th, and he’s still not ready to be rolled up.

IUB rules on MidAmerican natural gas increase

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March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Utilities Board released its ruling today (Friday) on MidAmerican Energy’s request for a natural gas service rate increase. The I-U-B approved a three-point-eight percent increase in natural gas service rates following hearings on the rate request. That is a little more than half of the rate increase MidAmerican had requested.

The final rate is also below the five percent temporary rate increase granted to MidAmerican in June of last year, and the company now has to file a plan to refund the excess amount of the interim rate.

The I-U-B says under the new rate, the average residential natural gas customer will see their monthly bill increase of approximately one dollar, 86 cents.

Christian music fest hopes to break Sheldon attendance record set by the KKK

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March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Organizers of an annual Christian music festival held in northwest Iowa are hoping to break an attendance record that was set long ago by the Ku Klux Klan. Rob Roozeboom, founder and president of Rise Ministries, says they discovered a K-K-K rally nearly a century ago in Sheldon drew an estimated 25-thousand people.

The goal is to attract at least 25-thousand-and-one people to this summer’s RiseFest Christian music festival June 7th & 8th. Roozeboom says he wants to erase what he calls a hated-filled record from Sheldon’s past.

This year’s RiseFest music line-up includes Ben Fuller, Skillet, We Are Messengers, and Phil Wickham. The two-day festival also includes speakers, seminars, and activities for kids.

2024 legislature’s focus shifts to state budget

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March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Republicans in the Iowa House have released an overall state spending goal for the next budgeting year that’s 82 million dollars higher than Republicans in the Iowa Senate have proposed. It’s also slightly higher than Governor Reynolds proposed in January. Republican Representative Gary Mohr, of Bettendorf, is chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

Mohr says the plan spends substantially less than projected tax revenue in the coming year, leaving room to — perhaps — adopt deeper cuts in the state income tax. Mohr says just because there’s more tax money that COULD be spent means it SHOULD be spent.

Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver says he’s optimistic the Republican-led legislature will do more for the taxpayer before the 2024 session ends. Democrats say Iowans deserve more information about the tax and spending plans Republicans are developing — and public schools deserve more state support.

Earlier this week the governor signed a bill into law that sets the general level of state spending on K-12 students in public and private schools. It also raised pay for public school teachers and other school staff. Mohr, the Republican who leads the House Appropriations Committee, says a majority of state funding is spent on Iowa’s education system, so that’s a major milestone.

April 16th is the 100th day of the 2024 legislative session. That’s the date daily expense payments for lawmakers end and it’s considered the target date for adjourning the annual legislative session.