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Marshall Named USTFCCCA Midwest Region Athlete of the Year

Sports

March 15th, 2024 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa NCAA champion Rivaldo Marshall was named the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Midwest Region Men’s Athlete of the Year, the USTFCCCA announced. This is the first time a Hawkeye has won the award since Jenoah McKiver earned the honor in 2022. 

Marshall, a junior from Kingston, Jamaica, was the 2024 indoor 800-meter national champion, winning the event in 1:46.96. He is the second indoor NCAA title winner in men’s school history and the first in a running event. Marshall holds Iowa’s school record in the 800 meters, posting a 1:46.86 at the Tyson Invite on Feb. 10. 

Marshall’s career as a Hawkeye began with a facility record-setting performance at the Jimmy Grant Invite, running a 1:47.83. His debut earned him the USTFCCCA Men’s National Division I Athlete of the Week honor, the first ever by a member of the Iowa men’s track and field team.

In his career, Marshall is a three-time 800-meter national champion. At Indian Hills, Marshall won the 2022 outdoor and 2023 indoor 800-meter NJCAA championships. He is now an eight-time All-American during his career as an NJCAA and NCAA competitor.

Marshall and the Hawkeyes open indoor season with the USF Alumni Invitational on Friday, March 15, in Tampa, Florida.

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Drake women beat Indiana State in MVC Tournament

Sports

March 15th, 2024 by admin

The top seeded Drake women raced out to a 30 point lead and beat Indiana State 79-57 in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Tournament in the Quad Cities.

 

That’s Drake coach Allison Pohlman. Grace Berg led three Bulldogs in double figures with 18 points as Drake advances to Saturday’s semifinal round.

 

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Panel predicts state tax revenue to top $11 billion in next fiscal year

News

March 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A state panel has made a slight reduction, but still predicts the state will collect over 11 BILLION in taxes during the fiscal year that begins July 1st. Legislators will use today’s (Friday’s) Revenue Estimating Conference report as the basis for state spending plans and it will be cited by Republicans drafting more state tax cuts. Iowa Department of Management director Kraig Paulsen, the governor’s budget chief, is chairman of the panel.

A new member joined the tax predicting panel for today’s (Friday’s) meeting. Jeff Plagge (PLAG-ee), a northwest Iowa banker, retired at end of 2023 after serving as the State Superintendent of Banking.

House Democrats say it’s time to make public schools a priority and today’s (Friday’s) financial report shows there is no reason for Republicans to keep delaying a decision on how much the state will spend on schools.

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Audubon County Sheriff’s report, 3/15/24

News

March 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – Audubon County Sheriff Todd Johnson today (Friday), issued a report on arrests occurring from January 3rd through March 12th.
  • On March 12th, 40-year-old Eddie Mack, of Hamlin, was arrested on a outstanding warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault- Impeding Air/Blood Flow. He appeared before the magistrate and posted a cash bond.
  • 38-year-old Skielynn Stephens, of Audubon, was arrested March 10th on a charge of Violation of No Contact Order. She appeared before the magistrate and was released on her own recognizance.
  • Two people from Exira were arrested March 1st in Audubon County: 38-year-old Nathan Hansen Johnson was arrested  on charges of Drug Distribution to Person under 18, Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Ongoing Criminal Conduct and Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp. He appeared before the magistrate and was held; 32-year-old Amanda Hudson was arrested on a Controlled Substance Violation charge. She appeared before the magistrate and was held until she posted bond. Their charges stem from a search warrant that was executed at their residence on March 1st.
  • Sarah Beaman, age 30 of Audubon, was arrested February 18th, 2024 on charges of Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations and Interference with Official Acts. She appeared before the magistrate and was released on her own recognizance.
  • On Feb. 6th, Deputies in Audubon County arrested 59-year-old Jeffery Anderson, of Panora, on charges of Eluding- Speed over 25 over limit and Interference with Official Acts. Anderson appeared before the magistrate and was held until he posted cash bond on February 10th.
  • On January 28th, 52-year-old Jerry Summers, of Kimballton, was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance- Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He appeared before the magistrate and was released on his own recognizance.
  • And, on January 3rd, Audubon County Deputies arrested 52-year-old Trent Lynch, of Sac City, on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear. He appeared before the magistrate and was held until he posted a cash bond.
Note: Criminal Charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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Iowa 333 near Hamburg to close on Monday, April 1

News

March 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – March 15, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 333 near Hamburg you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that could impact your trip.

Beginning on Monday, April 1, weather permitting, crews will close the roadway from the BNSF Railroad to 0.6 miles east of Interstate 29 so grading and paving work can be done, according to the Council Bluffs construction office. This work will aid in flood protection and raise the grade of Iowa 333 as pavement is replaced. While Iowa 333 is closed you will follow a marked detour route using I-29, Iowa 2, U.S. 275, and Iowa 333.

Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

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No. 7 Iowa State plays No. 14 Baylor in Big 12 semifinals

Sports

March 15th, 2024 by admin

Seventh ranked Iowa State play 14th rated Baylor tonight in Kansas City in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones forced 20 turnovers and held Kansas State to 38 percent shooting in a 76-57 win in Thursday night’s quarterfinals.

 

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones lost the only meeting with Baylor 70-68 in Waco back in early February.

 

The Cyclones won despite making only one of 14 from three point range.

 

Center Rob Jones led Iowa State on Thursday night with 18 points.

 

Baylor advanced with a 68-56 win over Cincinnati.

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Wartburg women fall NCAA D-III Final Four

Sports

March 15th, 2024 by admin

Smith College outscored Wartburg 13-6 in overtime for a 61-54 win in the NCAA Division III Women’s Final Four in Columbus Ohio Thursday. Wartburg coach Bob Amsberry says it was a great game but unfortunately his team just came up short.

 

Amsberry calls this a special group of players.

 

Clear Lake native Sara Faber hit a three pointer with seconds to go in regulation to send the game into overtime and had 11 points.

 

Faber was asked about what kind of mindset she had in hitting the three-pointer to send it to overtime.

 

Faber says she’ll have good memories of this run to the Final Four.

 

Wartburg ends their season with a 29-3 record, which is the second most wins in a season in the program’s history.

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KATHY SYMONDS, 76 (an Atlantic native) – (Memorial services 3/23/24)

Obituaries

March 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

KATHY SYMONDS, 76, a native of Atlantic, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Council Bluffs. Memorial services for KATHY SYMONDS will be held March 23rd at 12:30-p.m., at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic

Visitation with family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Bent Tree Golf Club, 23579 Highway 6, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503.

Following the service, refreshments will be served in the community room of the Schmidt Family Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Midlands Humane Society in Kathy’s™s name. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, P.O. box #523, Atlantic, Iowa 50022.

KATHY SYMONDS is survived by:

Her husband – Bob Symonds.

Her daughters – Jennifer (Eugene) Sia, and Callie (Matty) Wilkinson.

Her sons – Grady (Courtney) Symonds, and Tyler Symonds.

Her sister – Sherry Kluever.

Her brother – Ron (Teri) Knop.

and 7 grandchildren.

Condolences can be sent at: www.schmidtfamilyfh.com.

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AAA offers “Tow To Go” service for St. Patty’s weekend

News

March 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowans who have too much Saint Patrick’s Day cheer can get a safe ride home tonight (Friday) through Monday morning. Triple-A-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the motor club is offering its free, statewide Tow to Go service for members and non-members across Iowa this weekend.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau says during March of last year, there were 26 traffic fatalities on Iowa’s roads and almost 40-percent of those happened the week of Saint Patrick’s Day. Ortner says this service provides an alternative to anyone who may have imbibed too much.

In its 26 years, he says Tow to Go has taken more than 30-thousand impaired drivers safely home. The number to call is 1-855-TOW-2-GO.

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Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with The Holistic Center

News

March 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by The Holistic Center on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new business located in Downtown Atlantic.
Kaley Clark, owner and founder of The Holistic Center, has worked for Transitional Services of Iowa and Full Circle for 10 years, and in October 2023, she decided to branch out on her own and bring holistic solutions into Atlantic to supplement the more common “talk therapy.” Kaley and her business manager, Cyndi Mitchell, are both licensed mental health clinicians and work specifically with children, adolescents, and adults offering comprehensive, personalized care ranging from marriage and couples therapy to trauma-focused care.
The Holistic Center facilitates solutions to manage emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues through scent therapy, massage therapy, sound therapy, art therapy, etc. One on one sessions and workshops are provided in a “spa-like” setting versus a clinical setting to enhance healing and relaxation.

Ambassador (Left to Right): Jim Kickland, Enrique Castillo, Emily Kennedy, Tonya Larsen, Devon Bretey, Bill Saluk, Colt Doherty, Adriana Mendez, Scott Bennett, Jeff Christensen, Jeremy Butler, Grace McAfee, Krysta Hanson, Megan Sramek, Draven Mitchell, Cyndi Mitchell, Dolly Bergmann, Kathie Hockenberry, Avadah Clark, Elaine Otte, Kaley Clark, Emily Mack, Alisha Wagner, Braxton Gipple, Sue Liston, Alex McAfee, Lydia Goehring, Jean Hinners, Anne Quist, Sharon Wood, Kelsey Beschorner.

To learn more about services, or to schedule an appointment, call 712-249-2904 or visit https://www.theholisticcenterllc.com/
The Holistic Center L.L.C. is located at 514 Chestnut Street, Atlantic.

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