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Chastain takes NASCAR Truck race at Iowa Speedway

Sports

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Ross Chastain cruised to a win in the NASCAR Truck Series race today (Sunday) at Iowa Speedway, his second victory of 2019. Chastain led the final 141 laps to clinch his second win in four races — but his first since he switched his championship aspirations from the Xfinity Series to the trucks a few weeks ago.

The win will be the first one to count toward Chastain’s playoff hopes, which improved greatly after a dominant run on Iowa’s short oval. Brett Moffitt, the defending series champion, finished second on his hometown track. Ben Rhodes was third, followed by Harrison Burton and Grant Enfinger.

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6 injured in Des Moines when someone fires into crowd

News

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Six people were injured when someone fired shots into a group of people who had left a party on Des Moines’ east side. Police say those hurt in the shooting early Sunday were taken to hospitals and were all in stable condition.

The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. when a vehicle approached a group of people who were standing in a street after a party ended. Someone in the vehicle fired multiple shots into the crowd, injuring three females and three males.

Police say the victims are 16 to 20 years old.

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Rain leaves veggie farmers struggling with no aid in sight

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Torrential rain this spring prevented most Midwest farmers from planting their crops but while the federal government provides help to growers of corn and soybeans, those who grow specialty crops are largely on their own.

Although the lack of federal safety net programs for farmers who grow everything from arugula to zucchini isn’t new, one of the wettest springs in U.S. history has focused attention on the special status of commodity crops, primarily corn, soybeans, cotton, rice and wheat.

Iowa organic farmer Andrew Dunham shrugs at the situation, noting “there are no federal bailouts for vegetable farmers.”

Iowa State University economist Chad Hart says crops like corn and soybeans are treated differently because they’re so important to the national economy, and shortages would be painful, particularly to the livestock industry.

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Police say 4 family members shot to death in West Des Moines

News

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(**Updated 1:41-p.m., 6/16)

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating the fatal shootings of four family members whose bodies were found in their Iowa home. The Des Moines Register reports that the bodies were discovered Saturday morning by relatives who were staying with the family at the home in West Des Moines.

A police news release identifies the victims as 44-year-old Lavanya Sunkara, 41-year-old Chandrasekhar Sunkara, and two boys aged 15 and 10 years.

West Des Moines police Sgt. Dan Wade says there is no threat to the community and investigators are trying to determine exactly what happened. Real estate records indicate the family has owned the home since March.

**Sunday afternoon, the Iowa Department of Public Safety issued the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that the Iowa Department of Public Safety confirms the death of one of our employees. Chandrasekhar “Chandra” Sunkara was found deceased in his West Des Moines home Saturday morning along with his wife and two sons.

Chandra was a civilian employee in the Technology Services Bureau (TSB), where he served as an IT professional. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the Sunkaras. Counseling services will be available on Monday for any employee needing assistance.”

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DOUGLAS D. TWIGG, 71, of Panora (Svcs. 6/19/19)

Obituaries

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DOUGLAS D. TWIGG, 71, of Panora, died Friday, June 14th, at home. Funeral services for DOUG TWIGG will be held 11-a.m. Wed., June 19th, at the First United Methodist Church in Guthrie Center. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Friends may call the the funeral home on Tue., June 18th, from 5-until 7-p.m.

Burial is in the West Cemetery at Panora.

DOUG TWIGG is survived by:

His wife – Kathy.

His sons – Curtis (Becky) Twigg, of Panora, and Craig Twigg, of Guthrie Center.

His daughter – Jennifer (Raj) Puri, of Orlando, Fl.

His brother – Derwood Twigg, of Maple Grove, MN.

5 grandchildren, 1 step-granddaughter, other relatives and friends.

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Area school boards to meet Monday evening

News

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

At least three area school district board’s of education will hold their regular monthly meetings Monday evening. In Griswold, the Board meeting gets underway at 5:30-p.m. in the Middle School/High School Library. The CAM School Board meets at 6:30-p.m. in the High School Media Center, and the Audubon School Board meets in their boardroom at the high school, beginning at 7-p.m., Monday.

The Griswold School Board is scheduled to receive an update from KPE Architects and/or Estes Construction, with regard to the District’s new facilities. The Board is expected to act on approving: A resolution of Intent to sell the Elliott Building; A Resolution Approving the Deed and Authorizing Delivery – for the Lewis Building; Approving the Emergency Operations Plan; And eSports Team proposal; various bids for 2019-20; approval of City Agreements, and a continued School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract.

The CAM School Board will consider a bid for a new school bus during their meeting, along with the increasing of Middle School Student Council sponsor pay. They will discuss facility projects, and consider an agreement with Casey Computing for the 2019-20 school year. Other matters include discussion and/or action on: A Concussion Protocol Resolution and District Emergency Plan.

And, in Audubon, their School Board will act on: approving the Emergency Management Plan; Issuing an invitation to the Exira-EHK District to join the Wrestling Program; approving a Sharing Agreement for Human Resources with the Coon Rapids-Bayard School District, approving the sale of surplus property, and Personnel matters.

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Pacific Coast League Baseball Scores from 6/15/19

Sports

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Saturday’s Games

Sacramento 7, Iowa 6, 10 innings

Omaha 8, Fresno 7

Sunday’s Games

Iowa at Sacramento, 3:05 p.m.

Omaha at Fresno, 7:05 p.m.

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Area High School Baseball Scores from 6/15/19

Sports

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Battle of the Bluffs

ADM 8, Glenwood 7
Burlington 12, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 2 (6 innings)
Des Moines Lincoln 3, CB Thomas Jefferson 2 (8 innings)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8, ADM, Adel 7
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 9, Glenwood 4
St. Albert 8, Clear Lake 1
St. Albert 14, LeMars 4
Sioux City, North 6, Lewis Central 3
Waukee 8, Lewis Central 0

West Harrison Invitational

West Monona 7, Sidney 5
West Harrison 10, Whiting 0
Consolation: Whiting 4, Sidney 2
Championship: West Harrison 8, West Monona 4

Ridge View Tournament

Sioux City West 17, Missouri Valley 2
Consolation: Missouri Valley 12, Ridge View 10
Championship: Sioux City West 9, Unity Christian 2

Other Scores

Clarinda 11, East Mills 1
Hinton 12, Treynor 2 (5 innings)
North Polk, Alleman 15, Creston 8
Regina, Iowa City 13, Treynor 9
Sioux Center 14, Westwood, Sloan 3

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Atlantic Parks Board meeting set for Monday evening

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Board will hold their regular, monthly session 5:15-p.m. Monday, in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will begin with a closed session, to “Evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered,” in accordance with the Iowa Code,

When the Board returns to an open meeting, they’re expected to receive updates on the Schildberg Recreation Area development project, East Ridge washout repair, and Sunnyside Park entry sign.

Interim Parks Director Bryant Rasmussen will also update the Board on the Schildberg docks and dog park that were damaged during the flood. He’s also expected to note that the Sunnyside Pool is open for the season, and remind the Board about the Schildberg Park Community Playground build near the Rotary Shelter, set for June 21st-22nd. Volunteers are needed to help build the playground on June 21st and 22nd. There will be two shifts each day, 8:00AM until Noon and 1:00PM until 5:00PM. Lunch will be provided.

Rasmussen will also report on the 4th Annual Block Party held June 1st at Sunnyside Park, and on Prairie Plants transplanted into the Bull Creek Pathway.

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Area High School Softball Scores from Saturday, 6/15/19

Sports

June 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Fort Dodge Tournament

Atlantic 6, Grettinger-Terrill Ruthven Ayrshire
Winterset 15, Harlan 1

Audubon Tournament

First Round

ACGC 12, Boyer Valley 0
MVAOCOU 11, Audubon 4
Underwood 11, Coon Rapids-Bayard
West Harrison 4, Panorama 3

Consolation

Coon Rapids-Bayard 10, Boyer Valley 6
Panorama 12, Audubon 6

Semifinals

West Harrison 6, MVAOCOU 4
ACGC 8, Underwood 5

7th Place: Boyer Valley 8, Audubon 7
5th Place: Panorama 13, Coon Rapids-Bayard 0
3rd Place: Underwood 5, MVAOCOU 2
Championship: ACGC 11, West Harrison 6 (8 innings)

Griswold Tournament

Griswold 8, Tri-Center 4
Mount Ayr 10, Exira-EHK 0
Consolation: Tri-Center 9, Exira-EHK 6
Championship: Mount Ayr 4, Griswold 0

Shenandoah Tournament

Fremont-Mills 6, Shenandoah 4
Missouri Valley 9, Fremont-Mills 5
Shenandoah 11, Stanton 3
Shenandoah 8, Missouri Valley 7
Stanton 11, Missouri Valley 9
Stanton 9, Fremont-Mills 7

Thomas Jefferson Tournament

Bedford 8, Council Bluffs Jefferson 2
Central Decatur 13, St. Albert 2
Council Bluffs Jefferson 9, St. Albert 2
Earlham 12, CB Abraham Lincoln 1
Earlham 10, St. Albert 0
Glenwood 19, Sidney 1
Glenwood 15, Bedford 0
Lewis Central 13, CB Thomas Jefferson 3
Treynor 7, CB Abraham Lincoln 0
Treynor 2, Lewis Central 1
Sidney 9, Central Decatur 4

Bracket Play

CB Abraham Lincoln 6, Sidney 5
CB Thomas Jefferson 9, St. Albert 2
Lewis Central 9, Central Decatur 8
Treynor 10, Bedford 1

Championship

Earlham 3, Glenwood 2

Denison-Schlewswig Tournament

Sioux City North 13, Denison-Schleswig 10
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8, Logan-Magnolia 3
Sioux City North 13, Logan-Magnolia 7
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 11, Denison-Schleswig 1

East Sac County Triangular

Kuemper Catholic 7, East Sac County 3
Kuemper Catholic 17, Glidden-Ralston 2
East Sac County 6, Glidden-Ralston 1

Orient-Macksburg Tournament

Consolation: Orient-Macksburg 11, Mormon Trail 1
Consolation: East Union 11, Diagonal 0
Semifinal: Lenox 8, Nodaway Valley 4
Semifinal: Murray 13, Melcher-Dallas 2
7th Place: Diagonal 10, Mormon Trail 5
5th Place: Orient-Macksburg 2, East Union 0
3rd Place: Nodaway Valley 9, Melcher-Dallas 8
Championship: Murray 8, Lenox 1

Oskaloosa Tournament

Albia 7, Wayne 3
Iowa City Liberty 10, Creston 2
Oskaloosa 12, Creston 2
West Burlington 11, Wayne 1

Other Scores
ADM 6, Gilbert 1
Webster City 9, AHSTW 3
Winterset 13, Harlan 1
Woodbury Central 11, Western Christian 10

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