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Drake signs Marshalltown’s Caird

Sports

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Marshalltown Community College guard Chris Caird has signed a letter of intent with Drake. Drake says Thursday that Caird, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound shooting guard from Daventry, England, will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Caird should give the Bulldogs a major boost on the perimeter for first-year coach Ray Giacoletti.

Caird averaged 18 points and six rebounds a game for Marshalltown a year ago, connecting on 41 percent of his 3s. Caird spent three years at Marshalltown, missing the 2011-12 season because of injury.

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State Track and Field Championships Day 1 Session 2

Sports

May 16th, 2013 by admin

Girls 2A Shot Put

  • Kaylee Blake, IKM-Manning. 7th, 37’9″, 38’5.75″
  • Cristyn Eischeid, IKM-Manning. 17th, 35’2.25″

Girls 3A Discus

  • Valerie Johnson, Denison. 8th, 116’01”, 110’04”
  • Ashton Weyer, Harlan. 18th, 102’02”
  • Bailey Starner, Glenwood. 20th, 98’02”

Boys 2A Long Jump

  • Chase Rupiper, Kuemper Catholic. 12th, 20’2.5″
  • Casey Burg, IKM-Manning. 18th, 19’7.75″
  • Dane Livengood, Treynor. 22nd, 19’0.25″

Boys 3A High Jump

  • Mitch Bowden, Glenwood. 12th, J6’2″.
  • Tony Dawson, Harlan. 16th, J6’2″.

Boys 2A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

Boys 3A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

  • Harlan. 2nd, 58.30. Qualified for finals. Tony Dawson, Conner Clayton, Will Lansman, Austin Hess.
  • Glenwood. 3rd, 58.38. Qualified for finals. Dane Kruse, Mitch Bowden, Kyle Bowden, Sam Jameson.

Girls 2A 3000 Meter Run Final

  • Kaitlan Killinger, Treynor. 10th, 11:39.54
  • Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley. 14th, 11:53.18

Girls 3A 3000 Meter Run Final

  • Tiffany Williams, Atlantic. 15th, 11:30.26

Boys 2A 3200 Meter Run Final

  • Evan Siegrist, St. Albert. 15th, 10:19.08
  • Colton Graham, Nodaway Valley. 20th, 10:40.47

Boys 3A 3200 Meter Run Final

  • Brandon Phipps, Creston. 13th, 10:07.86
  • Phillip Scrianko, Harlan. 17th, 10:26.06

Girls 2A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Jaedra Moses, Clarinda.  23rd, 13.53.  Did not qualify.

Girls 3A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Kecia Caudill, Glenwood. 12th, 13.24.  Did not qualify.
  • Courtney Magnussen, Glenwood. 13th, 13.26. Did not qualify.
  • Megan Ellerbeck, Denison. 24th, 13.97. Did not qualify.

Boys 2A Shot Put

  • Riley Bach, Kuemper Catholic. 11th, 48’0.5″
  • Jared DeVoe, Clarinda. 17th, 46’3.25″

Boys 3A Discus

  • Andrew Overton, Denison.  5th, 156′
  • Cameron Joy, Glenwood. 14th, 145’5″.
  • Connor Fikes, Glenwood. 17th, 137’7″.
  • Cale Stork, Harlan. 21st, 127’4″.

Girls 2A Long Jump

  • Callie Calfee, Treynor. 9th, 16’3″.
  • Josie Carter, Nodaway Valley.  14th, 16’1.75″.
  • Kaitlyn Pearce, St. Albert.  17th, 15’7″.
  • Blake Bergren, Red Oak.  24th, 14’11.5″

Girls 3A High Jump

  • Dena Baughman, Harlan. 8th, 5″.
  • Liz Riessen, Harlan. 13th, J5″.

Boys 2A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Eric Johnson, St. Albert. 12th, 11.73. Did not qualify.
  • Dane Livengood, Treynor. 15th, 11.78. Did not qualify.
  • Joe Racine, Shenendoah. 23rd, 12.07. Did not qualify.

Boys 3A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Joey Foss, Harlan. 20th, 12.06. Did not qualify.

Girls 2A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

  • Tri-Center. 5th, 09:59.85. Emily Baatz, Alex Larsen, Nikki Paulson, Michell Mumm.
  • Treynor. 18th, 10:16.93. Lexis Rogers, Alyssa Carley, Madison Huff, Tracy Purdy.

Girls 3A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

  • Harlan. 4th, 09:46.26. Bailey Kuhl, Elle Kloewer, Marissa Klindt, Jess Feldman.
  • Creston. 11th, 09:59.91.  Maria Mostek, Emily Wignall, Briley Taylor, Natalie Mostek.
  • Glenwood. 18th, 10.17.11.  Carlie Cooper, Bailey Starner, Hayley Matthews, Molly Dean.

Boys 2A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

  • St. Albert. 20th, 08:32.60. Lucas Luke, Ryan Hansen, Gus Doll, Evan Siegrist.
  • Treynor. 23rd, 08:40.91. Kellin Chambers, Michael Wesley, Ryan Hempel, Ed Talbott.

Boys 3A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

  • Glenwood. 6th, 08:11.41. James Fuller, Jeff Reeve, Brady Wheeler, Jared Cook.
  • Creston. 11th, 08:17.19. Brice Briley, Travis Miller, Briar Evans, Jay Wolfe.
  • Harlan. 21st, 08:27.73.  Jacob Feldman, Andrew Mumm, Nick Hough, Levi Preston.

Girls 2A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Kari Witt, Tri-Center. 15th, 26.98.  Did not qualify.

Girls 3A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

Boys 2A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Ryan Wettengel, St. Albert.  16th, 23.34. Did not qualify.

Boys 3A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Grant May, Glenwood. 19th, 23.52. Did not qualify.
  • Matt Evers, Harlan. 17th, 23.36. Did not qualify.
  • Joey Foss, Harlan. 22nd, 23.55. Did not qualify.

Girls 2A 400 Meter Dash Finals

  • Sarah Schlichte, IKM-Manning. 7th, 1:00.45

Girls 3A 400 Meter Dash Finals

  • Mikayla Evers, Harlan. 8th, 59.42.
  • Alyssa Rihner, Denison. 13th, 1:00.54.

Boys 2A 400 Meter Dash Finals

  • Tucker Culjat, St. Albert. 13th, 52.12.
  • Casey Dykes, Red Oak. 19th, 52.88.
  • Doug Hoke, Tri-Center. 21st, 53.13.

Boys 3A 400 Meter Dash Finals

  • Derek Jones, Glenwood. 5th, 49.60.
  • Jay Wolfe, Creston. 11th, 50.75.
  • Brogan Weddum, Glenwood. 22nd, 52.60.

Girls 2A Shuttle Hurdle Prelims

  •  Treynor. 1st, 1:06.88.  Top Qualifier. Lexis Rogers, Lexi Killinger, Laura Hempel, Chaley Rath.,
  • Nodaway Valley. 20th, 1:12.56.  Did not qualify. Josie Carter, Katy Ersham, Kenna Lundy, Sidney Hohertz.
  • IKM-Manning. 22nd, 1:14.63.  Did not qualify. Bethany Luensman, Carley McConnell, Nicole Langel, Alex Bornhoft.

Girls 3A Shuttle Hurdle Prelims

  • Glenwood. 11th, 1:09.13.  Did not qualify. Miranda Ruth, Ashely Konfrst, Halie Darrow, Olivia Scarborough
  • Harlan. DQ. Did not qualify. Jordyn Moser, Dena Baughman, Whitney Boldan, Courtney Scheffler.

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More details on Thursday accident in Atlantic

News

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department Thursday afternoon released additional details about an accident which occurred at around 9-a.m., Thursday. Officials say Beth McDermott and Belinda Morris, both of Atlantic, were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital following the crash on east 7th Street, between the Walmart and Super 8 Hotel. Both women’s injuries were not considered to be life threatening.

Authorities say Morris’ vehicle was traveling east on Highway 6 (7th Street), and had proceeded to turn left into the Super 8 driveway, when she was hit by the westbound McDermott vehicle. Morris was issued a citation for failure to yield when making a left turn. Damage from the crash amounted to $20,000.

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CURTIS L. (SCOUP) ESHELMAN, 85, of Mesa, AZ (Svcs. 5/22/14)

Obituaries

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CURTIS L. (SCOUP) ESHELMAN, 85, of Mesa, AZ (and formerly of the Noble Township area and Council Bluffs), died Wed., May 15th, at his home in Mesa. Funeral services for CURTIS ESHELMAN will be held 11-a.m. Wed., May 22nd, at the Griswold United Methodist Church. Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold has the arrangements.

An open visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tue., May 21st, with the family present from 5-to-7pm.

Interment will be at the Noble Center Cemetery.

CURTIS ESHELMAN is survived by:

His wife Barbara of Mesa, AZ

His daughters: Cheryl Tousley and husband Rick of Lewiston, ID; Marilyn Lang and husband John of Seattle, WA, and Jodie Boelens and husband Herb of Grand Rapids, MI

His brothers Gale “Dutch” Eshelman of Elliott, IA, and Roger Eshelman and wife Marjorie of Ogden, IA

His sister JoAnn Anderson and husband Dean of Elliott, IA.

7 grandchildren. 5 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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(Update) – Improper installation caused lights to fall on AMS students

News

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Three students attending the Atlantic Middle School were injured Wednesday, when a light fixture in a recently renovated classroom fell. Superintendent Dr. Michael Amstine said he received word about the incident happening in the third floor classroom, at around 9-a.m. Wednesday, from AMS Principal Cam Smith. He said two students suffered from scratches, while another had a bump on the head. The trio were treated by the school nurse. One student was subsequently transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, for additional examination and treatment. The classroom and two others with similar light fixtures were evacuated while the general contractor and architect were contacted.

Amstine said an initial examination revealed the fixtures weren’t properly installed to specifications. He says the contractor made sure the problems were corrected Wednesday afternoon. Amstine says the contractor’s insurance is expected to handle any medical or property damages. The fixture that fell, was in four sections, and fell in a type of “Domino effect,” according to Amstine. He said it’s not the type of thing one expects to happen after an expensive renovation project has taken place.

The incident was a first for Amstine, as far as school renovation and construction projects are concerned. The Superintendent says he’s just glad no one was seriously injured, because the potential was there for it to “Have ended that way.”

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Iowa to play back-loaded slate in 2014

Sports

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa will play five games in November but just twice in October in 2014. The Big Ten released its revamped football schedule on Thursday, which in 2014 will include new members Maryland and Rutgers.  The Hawkeyes play just one home game in the first five weekends of Big Ten play – but they’ll get two bye weeks.  Iowa will play Purdue, Maryland, Minnesota and Illinois on the road and host Indiana, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Nebraska.

The conference will split into East and West divisions after this season, with the Hawkeyes in the West division.  Iowa is scheduled to open with home games against Northern Iowa, Ball State, Iowa State before a road trip to Pitt. The Hawkeyes begin this season on Aug. 31 against Northern Illinois.

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Hazardous weather outlook for western/sw Iowa

Weather

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT COUNTIES….    1128 AM CDT THU MAY 16 2013

THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT…

ISOLATED SEVERE STORMS ARE POSSIBLE DURING THE AFTERNOON AND
POSSIBLY TONIGHT WITH LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS THE PRIMARY
HAZARDS.

   FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY…

THERE IS ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REGION
SATURDAY NIGHT. THE STRONGEST STORMS LOOK TO BE ON SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.

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Urban & small stream flood advisory: southeast Pott County

Weather

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

POTTAWATTAMIE IA-
1118 AM CDT THU MAY 16 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR…SOUTHEASTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY UNTIL 215 PM CDT

* AT 1113 AM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED HEAVY RAIN DUE TO
THUNDERSTORMS. THIS WILL CAUSE SMALL STREAM FLOODING IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. UP TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN IN THE PAST HOUR.

* MINOR FLOODING WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF          SOUTHEASTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STREAMS AND DRAINAGES…WALNUT CREEK… FARM CREEK…SPRING CREEK…CLARKS BRANCH…INDIAN CREEK…GRAYBILL CREEK…CRABAPPLE CREEK…WEST NISHNABOTNA RIVER…JORDAN CREEK AND EAST NISHNABOTNA RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING OF SMALL
CREEKS AND STREAMS…AS WELL AS FARM AND COUNTRY ROADS. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL ACROSS FLOODED ROADS. FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES.

IN HILLY TERRAIN THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF LOW WATER CROSSINGS WHICH ARE  POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IN HEAVY RAIN. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL ACROSS FLOODED ROADS. FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES. IT TAKES ONLY A FEW INCHES OF SWIFTLY FLOWING WATER TO CARRY VEHICLES AWAY.

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Cass County Family Crisis Support Center to stay open despite funding cuts

News

May 16th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Small domestic abuse shelters throughout Iowa are scrambling to remain open amid changes by state officials that will mean a loss of funding. The state attorney general’s office last week notified 12 shelters…including the Family Crisis Support Network in Atlantic, which serves six counties in the area…that they no longer will receive state money. It’s part of an effort to more effectively spend the dwindling funding that’s available. The state will instead, devote the money to eight larger shelters, which can deliver more extensive services to victims. Wendy Richter, Executive Director of the FCSN in Atlantic, says the loss of roughly $240,000 in several funding streams from the Crime Victim Assistance Division is “Very disappointing,” but no decisions have been made on the future of the facility because that is not dictated by the State.  She says because they own their own shelter, so the decision will be made locally as to its future. If they keep it up and running, it would not specifically be geared toward domestic violence, but for now, nothing will change.

Richter says the FCSN’s Board of Directors will be meeting several times in the next few weeks to determine what the best options are. She says some of the options include continuing serving in the current capacity, including what should be done with the outreach offices in Red Oak and Harlan. Council Bluffs had earlier been approved to cover the service area that the FCSN serves, so if the organization wishes to continue serving in its current capacity, they will be going against State guidelines. Richter says tremendous community support in the past has enabled the shelter to remain open, and for them to set aside funds to continue operations through the end of the current fiscal year.

She says they were able to put funds into a “Rainy day account,” and they are viewing the cuts from the State as a “Rainy day” situation. She says if possible, they would like to use their own funds, plus any local support that is received, to maintain the shelter aspect of the facility. The State says shelters are a huge expense, and not want victims of domestic violence need. Richter agrees, to an extent. She says shelter is the least utilized aspect of family crisis services, because “No Contact” orders allow people to stay in their own homes and stay protected. She says it’s not until the situation becomes serious, that people come into the shelter. Richter says “The need is there,” but it is the most expensive service they offer, “Just because of all the red tape that goes along with having a shelter.”

Janelle Melohn, of the attorney general’s office, says the changes are needed to more effectively help victims at a time when federal funding passed through the state government has repeatedly dropped.

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State Track and Field Championships Day 1 Session 1

Sports

May 16th, 2013 by admin

Girls 1A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

  • Griswold- 7th overall. 1:10.94  Qualified for Finals. Kinzey Nicklaus, Justine Freund, Jeana Freund, Trisha Huerta.
  • Fremont Mills- 12th overall.  1:11.77.  Did not qualify. Taryn Williams, Andrea McClary, Madison Powers, Kalyn Madison.
  • Audubon- 13th overall. 1:12.01.  Did not qualify. Emma Konkler, Carly Johnston, Kyra Obermeier, Emily Nelsen.

Girls 1A 3000 Meter Run Final

  • Leah Sievert, Sibley-Ocheydan.  1st.  9:56.54.  New State Record.  Old record was 10:08.96 in 2006 by Brooke Dinsdale of North Tama.
  • Rebekah Topham, Griswold.  2nd.  10:34.67
  • Tiffany Shepherd, Corning.  6th.  11:01.94
  • Jordyn Sindt, Griswold.  11th.  11:16.48
  • Therese Frels, Guthrie Center. 22nd. 11:38.40.

Girls 1A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Emma Konkler, Audubon.  17.77.  Did not qualify.
  • Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills.  13.33. Did not qualify.
  • Avery Taylor, Stanton.  13.69.  Did not qualify.
  • Hailey Cook. Coon-Rapids Bayard.  13.70. Did not qualify.

Boys 1A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Nick Pittmon, East Mills.  11.09. Top qualifier, defending champ.
  • Clayton Plowman, Adair-Casey.  11.65.  12th, Did not qualify.
  • Tyler Robinson, AHST.  11.81.  Did not qualify.

Girls 1A 4×800 Meter Dash Finals

  • Underwood. 9th overall, 1st in heat.  Gabby Myers, Madeline Stephens, Hannah Shipp, Erin Shapcott.
  • Audubon.  14th overall, 2nd in heat.  Ruby Johnson, Miranda Nelsen, Megan Deist, Kiara Sporrer.
  • Exira-EHK.  15th overall, 3rd in heat.  Adriel Hoflen, Jennifer Neville, Claire Paulsen, Chansea Nelson.
  • Griswold.  21st overall.  Allison Young, Bridget Mauer, Payton Rush, Leah Lappe.

Boys 1A 4×800 Meter Dash Finals

  • Griswold. 10th, 08:29.65.  Mason Anstey, Tanner Potter, Jordan Vetter, Xavier Olivo.

Girls 1A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills.  6th, 26.78. Qualified for finals.
  • Larissa Backhaus, Griswold. 27.31.  Did not qualify.
  • Emma Konkler, Audubon.  Did not run due to injury.

Boys 1A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

  • Nick Pittmon, East Mills. 1st, 22.46.  Top qualifier.
  • Emmitt Wheatley, Adair-Casey. 13th, 23.30.  Did not qualify.
  • Tyler Robinson, AHST. 23.60.  Did not qualify.

Girls 1A 400 Meter Dash Finals

  • Jennifer Neville, Exira-EHK 11th, 1:01.58.
  • Shaila Bird, AHST. 12th, 1:01.67
  • Katie Clarke, Adair-Casey.  13th, 1:01.93

Boys 1A 400 Meter Dash Final

  • Zach Morris, Riverside. 23rd, 53.26.
  • Travis Herzberg, Villisca. 24th, 54.32.

Boys 1A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

  • Underwood. 4th, 1:00.62. Qualified for finals.
  • Audubon. 14th, 1:02.79. Colby Rattenborg, Heath Irlmeier, Mitchell Nelsen, Dylan Jensen.
  • Griswold. 19th, 1:03.41.  Derek Kirchoff, Hadley Ogg, Jordan Vetter, Mason Anstey.

Boys 1A Shot Put

  • Ricky Williams, Riverside. 12th, 47’4.25″.
  • Collin Fast, Griswold. 19th, 43’7.25″.

Girls 1A Long Jump

  • Marganne Haer, Villisca.15th, 15’8.75″.

 

 

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